A rather special kind of flower

I realise that I resort to flowers rather a lot at this time of year but this one seemed rather special to me. I'm pretty sure it's an orchid, though I don't know which variety, and it was growing in the Alpine Bed that was my dad's pride and joy.

A trip over to Mum's house today, partly to collect some pea-sticks from a cut down branch of a hazel tree and partly to set up the key safe. I was also able to help out with a bit of branch lopping in the garden to help things stay nice and tidy.

On my way home I called at the garden centre to buy a couple of courgette plants (it's the only way we're going to get any this year as mine are refusing to germinate)! As I got ready to leave the car I attempted to fold my car key into its holder and it snapped right off. Fortunately I was only a few miles from home and Ann was able to bring the spare across for me. Now think of the problems that could have caused.