Autumn already?

Autumn colours in Edinburgh, October 2006

Its hard to believe but I'm already seeing some autumn colours around the place. Driving to work this morning a row of poplars were starting to change. Now I know that these trees are one of the first to go but it seems a little early as we haven't had our summer yet and I'd like to register a complaint. Yes, we've had a week of hot weather but its raining today and 1 week does not a summer make. I've even had to use my drier this summer which is unheard of for me so take note, whoever is organising the weather - I'm not impressed. Could be better. Try harder please.