Wednesday 20 November.
No walking today as the rain has hardly stopped for the past 48 hours. Thankfully just sufficent falls where I live. Such a shame though, as the temperatures have dropped to the low twenties. One almost needs a cardigan!
November storms.
This one had hardly any wind, but just enough to blow over my lovely pink grevillea at the end of our pergola.
The storm below, completely bipassed us. Very heavy falls nearby. I noticed the colour in the sky to the east and went to investigate. I quickly grabbed my camera.
North east
West
Last rays.
November sees the last purple blossoms clinging to the jacaranda.
The burst of red blossoms on the poinsiana trees.
November brings the heady scent of the frangipani blossoms.
November for many is the completion of high school days and university examinations. The weekend treks to the coast become a traffic nightmare. On Saturday I was visiting a friend at the coast for lunch and left a couple of hours early, to have a relaxed drive down. I took crocheting, a book and messages to be sent. Alas, none of that was touched as I was captivated by the busyness of the seaway.
November sees me watching the sun rise as I commence my daily walk of six kilometres. However, I still arrive home hot and sweaty. A dip in the pool is very welcome.
The rain had just passed on as I set off yesterday morning, enhancing the trunks of the eucalpytus and leaving raindrops glistening on native blossoms and trees.
Did I catch a raindrop falling?
November rain quickly produces overgrown footpaths and lawns, plus a mushroom or two.
For Alexandra - this heart still amazes me.
I spotted this heart as my son and I set off to play disc golf, beneath the canopy of autumn colours. Such a special morning.
Finally a surprise sighting of this number plate in a local shopping centre. I wish I had had time to discover who owned it and their connection to PEI.
As November rushes towards December and the busyness of Christmas, remember this.
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Beautiful skies--- I hope the golf course doesn't flood again.
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DeleteSsh, Bill. Don't mention the floods.
ReplyDeleteSomeone I know would love to move because of the possibility [in his mind] of them. Thankfully it has been other areas that have been drenched. 🤞🤞🤞
Fabulous landscapes, gorgeous flowers and even my favorite car brand... :)
ReplyDeleteThe last, magical image made smile since I'm a professional worrier. Now I'm worried about the predicted stormy winds and heavy snowfall. Fallen trees, damages, power outages... :)
Wishing you pleasant temperatures and happy days! xx
Sara, I hope the dire weather you were worrying about hasn't happened. Fingers crossed for you.
DeleteThank You for sharing your heart in the tree photo! I can't help but stare at it and go back a couple more times to look again at your photo! It's amazing how Mother Nature works! I wonder, do people get to pick their license plate number there like they can here if they like, or would that just be a fluke that it says PEI and if they get to pick PEI then they probably get to pick the 947 also. Hhmmm! This brings me back to seeing the Alberta license plate over a garage door in Neustift Austria in June.
ReplyDeleteAlexandra people pay anything from $200 to $500 for the plate of their choice. Funnily enough, this afternoon I saw this plate - 'MANNION". This is Frank's Mother's maiden name.
DeleteI loved your poetry this morning, Helen. The photos are so inviting too. As one gorgeous bloom yields to another, the beauty around you mesmerizes me from afar. Enjoy every minute. Those are precious times.
ReplyDeleteIt is fascinating to see PEI on a plate there.
Thank you, Marie. We are surrounded by so much natural beauty.
DeleteLove the quote. It's a good thing to remember. Nice sunset pics and I enjoyed your photos of the seascape and lovely flowering trees. It's rainy, gray and dull where I live right now.
ReplyDeleteI see you are now skiing, Linda. The dyll days have brought snow!
DeleteI really like your beautiful stormy skies. Glad the main storm bypassed you!
ReplyDeletePeter, I love storm watching once the danger has passed.
DeleteAs always your photos are wonderful especially the skies. We are the opposite to you now. Our quiet season with empty beaches. Bliss. B x
ReplyDeleteThank you, Barbara. I hope your weather lets you enjoy the serenity of beaches empty of tourists.
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