Forsythia

Today I have been trying to catch-up with a backlog of work, most of which relates to the last few days. I have been rather lax, but once I have caught up with work I will be catching up with your journal.  
 
Although I am not fond of yellow flowers, the Forsythia is not beginning to blossom, very much later this year than normal.
 
We had a thunderstorm last night and heavy rain during the night; today it is windy and chilly.
   
I found a Ladybird again sitting on a stinging nettle and have included it as my extra picture.