Grey but very warm and muggy.

Into town to order paint at Fired Earth - 20% off in August ! Traffic mayhem even worse than usual. Went into John Lewis, a father had a small boy about 3yrs on his shoulders who shrieked continuously for more than 20 minutes - echoing round the store. " He's a toddler, he's upset, that's what toddlers do. " said his Mum. How about me - I'm upset. I did think of shrieking too but thought I might get carted off by men in white coats !

The tram lines are now edging past Harvey Nicks in St Andrew's Square.