ORCHID ........ AND VALENTINO

Was busy taking photos of this lovely Orchid when Valentino wandered into the shot.

As you can see out of the window its raining heavily. We have had another day of stormy weather - rain, thunder and lightning. More flooding problems shown on the local news. Neil walked to Gateshead and back - as you do - and was soaked to the skin. Luckily he wasn't bothered.

Another exciting day of Olympics watching. Well done to the Equestrian team, Beth Tweddle and Jason Kenny. An evening of Athletics awaits.