Thanks..was scurrying off to work. Tried to re-capture a shot of "Pink Avenue"http://www.pbase.com/romansphotos/image/27495205/large with my D2X, as my friend works across the street...and called me in a hurry telling me it was almost gone...I guess he thought the few blooms wee the last...not the first.
Long story short....it wasnt ready yet (probably ready this weekend) but started the walk back to work, and while I didnt capture what I wanted to.....the morning was still kind to me.