out in the torrential rain - it was so impressive and went on for ages. good thunder too. mum and dad popped round in the afternoon before the rain - they’re heading down to loch lomond for the week. don’t tell them, but I selfishly wish they weren’t going. I’ll be glad when they’re back. we watched a wee film about a german couple travelling through canada, america and mexico with their dog, it was quite good. constantly battling with anxiety at the mo.