That's why it's so green

Endless, but gentle, Cumbrian rain as we set off from the cottage near Kirkby Lonsdale heading for Hartlepool. Fantastic to see Joanne and Chris again, however briefly.

My nephew's party is at a warehouse-sized soft play centre called Mister Twisters, which is an all-out assault on all the senses (which I guess is why the kids love it so much). Then it's over to my sister's for a family party that goes on till something-late-o'clock.