It's bloomin' raining again

I did manage to get out for a short walk this afternoon once the rain had stopped for a while, and managed to make it back before it started again, but otherwise a housebound day by and large. I did manage to catch up with both the kids by Skype and phone, which always cheers me up, but otherwise, some Japanese study and some photos of some flowers that are adorning my lounge. You nearly got tulips but I went for this instead (not sure on the name of this one). I rather like it in greyscale.