The Hellebores have.....

....opened at last.  Very hard to photo as they turn their heads downwards, like snowdrops, but I managed to balance this one to get the angle.  And at last the day has come for my shoulder operation.  To say I'm a little apprehensive is a bit of an understatement but I'll get through it I'm sure.  I'll see you on the other side.....as they say!