Waited a little too long

We came up to the cabin this weekend, intending to finally rid the lawn of the pile of leaves that accumulate there every fall. We were all set -- even with the new lawn vaccum/chipper machine that we bought. But as we got closer to Spooner last night, we started to see snow on the ground. By the time we got to the cabin, it was clear we wouldn't be doing any raking this weekend. There are about 2 or 3 inches of snow! So I guess the leaves are going to have to wait until next spring. Of course, that means it's going to be an ugly job. In the spring the leaves are always wet and heavy and a lot more work. Next year we have to remember to get up here before the end of October to get this done. UGH.