Overcast

 


Much of November so far here has been overcast with the odd sunny day but mostly cloudy with showers of rain - so not very interesting for example today we have thunderstorms forecast. We are hoping that come December the skies and temperatures will be a lot more warmer. 

I've just about finished filling up a Christmas box for my only grandchild who lives in Auckland. Last time I put in goodies like play doh and a kids kitchen toaster - this time there is a pretend pizza for her kitchen, a chef's outfit, butterfly wings and books. There seem to be so many things to buy for kids these days, more of a selection than what I had back in the day.

Linking up with Skywatch Friday and Tom's Signs.

Comments

Tom said…
...overcast here too!
27 November 2025 at 09:01
Fun60 said…
Grey days seem to affect my mood.
27 November 2025 at 18:03
magiceye said…
Overcast here with volcanic ash blown over from the eruption of a volcano in Ethiopia!
27 November 2025 at 19:08
Jan K. alias Afanja said…
It's gray and rainy here in the Netherlands today. Yesterday we had fog almost all day, which is more interesting for photography than rain.
27 November 2025 at 23:31
local alien said…
It's fun getting together a Xmas present for a grandchild. More so when it's a granddaughter. I'm sure she'll love everything.
28 November 2025 at 01:34
Sharon said…
We had overcast last week and I hear we will be getting more overcast next week. This week we had sunshine so I'm thankful for that.
28 November 2025 at 03:50
Yogi♪♪♪ said…
It's fun getting stuff for a child's Christmas.
28 November 2025 at 07:55
Carol @Comfort Spring Station said…
It often looks like this in Michigan in November
28 November 2025 at 10:36
Marie Smith said…
I’ve got to start the dreaded shopping for presents soon too. Knowing what to buy is a problem as the kids get older.
29 November 2025 at 00:50
Alana said…
Overcast with snow squalls here. Like seeing something green like in your photo.
29 November 2025 at 08:57
peppylady (Dora) said…
Done a little shopping for the Grandchildren. Snow came finely in North Idaho.
29 November 2025 at 11:22
Veronica Lee said…
Here in tropical Malaysia it’s almost always blue skies, so your overcast days and thunderstorms feel a world away. Your Christmas box for your granddaughter sounds so sweet — she’s going to love all those fun pretend-play gifts!
1 December 2025 at 22:44
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