Spiky dahlia

One of the wonderful flowers in Granny's garden.

We decided to go to decathlon in Oxford this morning - its the first time the kids have been in a shop since March.  They had the best time and we treated them to a few things.
Q enjoyed some football boots and gloves.
Indie enjoyed a ballet kit and a pair of wellies.
For the family we bought a boules set and some badminton rackets.

The rain has been toying with us.  we planned our day around the weather forecast.  I tried to take Barley out for a walk and minutes later it pelted down and thunder started.

This afternoon we found a break in the weather and jumped in the car.  Half way there - It then rained unbelievably hard so we aborted and came home. As soon as we unpacked and undressed the weather cleared up.  I gave up at this point.

As i am writing this the thunder has started again.