Thank you for your kind reply @englishtchrivy.

With regard to your queries.....no not a single bloom outside.....that is why this one is B&W...no meaningful colour. There are some at the shoppes...so very small....yet do manage to really open up very large......lovely

It is warmer....overcast with a bit of mist...a perfect day....let's have a cuppa. ^__^

Thank you for your kind wishes.

Stay warm as I hear it should get quite cool for you.

All the best.

Cheers.