A busy morning

My oldest friend, who lives in Norway, is arriving tomorrow to stay with us. I was going to pick him up from the airport but then my fast-track hospital appointment arrived for tomorrow afternoon.
Arrangements have been made and he should be there when I get back home tomorrow. 
This is the water meadow at the bottom of our road. It has a raised footpath that leads to the canal. I didn't get very far before the heavens opened.