I'm doing my best to spend a few hours per day outdoors during this period to acclimatise to the cold as winter comes. So, hubby asked me to claim his minuscule lottery win to purchase a new lottery ticket since I was heading close to the Lottery Outlet.
I never buy lottery tickets because I'm a realistic person, and I feel that the chance of me winning the lottery is rare to none. Yet, I know some people do win the lottery against all odds.
My husband purchases the occasional lottery ticket on the premise that if you don't buy a ticket, you do not stand a chance to win, so I was happy to do it for him.
Observing the bright blue above was cheerful, and the weather felt mild with just a slight chill. However, there was an earthy smell permeating the air, and something told me that I was wise to have brought an umbrella despite it feeling cumbersome at that moment.
The roads were quiet, with garbage bins lined up for collection, so I tried to capture a few clear shots, as the hills lining the clouds had stunning views.
Walking along the street, I saw some binmen approaching as they went ahead of the truck to collect some bins. We exchanged pleasantries, appreciating the mild weather, and they warned that a storm was coming.
So, I took these shots and increased my pace to the supermarket to purchase the lottery ticket.
I was happy to be the only one purchasing the lottery, and I had one of those "asking for a friend" moments, that proxy-seeking thing.
I pointed out to the cashier that the ticket was for my husband as if I were attempting to make it clear that I was not delusional about winning the lottery.
... Oh, yes! I could do with a huge win...
I curiously asked the cashier if he, by chance, noticed a trend of men purchasing the lottery more than women. He did not have a direct answer, but he said this weekend's lottery jackpot was huge, so he had been busy.
While there, I checked out a few aisles and passed some time, and when I exited, I realised that I had missed a drencher.
I love a rainy afternoon in the woodlands, especially when my hands are free so I can stop to take photos.
I spotted this lovely mushroom, which has been the highlight of my day.
I met a few dogwalkers who were hurrying to beat the rain, and I took heed and made it home just before another cloudburst.
The weather is awful with severe storm alerts for the next few days, so, I think my walk was timely, as I might be grounded tomorrow.
I've been googling mushrooms, trying to figure out what type of mushroom this is. So far, it appears to be from the fly agaric family, and it appears poisonous. Does anyone know? Also, do you purchase the lottery ticket religiously, or occasionally, with high hopes?
All the images above were taken by me on this day, 1 Nov 2023, in Newton Abbot, Devon.