Byll

jkrazy52 · Post by **jkrazy52** » Fri Nov 12, 2004 12:05 am

Byll, you and your surgical team are in my prayers.

Don't overdo. Your wisdom will be missed here while your computer

is in recovery, too!

~Judy

blackhawk · Post by **blackhawk** » Fri Nov 12, 2004 1:20 am

Byll, hang in there, buddy! I've had back surgery twice, a fusion the second time, and it has worked wonders for me. Like Mary said, each day you'll be a little stronger.

CHIFF FIPPLE · Post by **CHIFF FIPPLE** » Fri Nov 12, 2004 2:08 am

Wishing you a speedy recovery and relief Byll
Stacey

Wombat · Post by **Wombat** » Fri Nov 12, 2004 6:22 am

Best of luck Byll.

As one who has had serious back surgery I can only echo Mary's very good advice. One case is hardly a scientific way to arrive at an opinion, but I found that a positive attitude and lots of determination with exercise worked wonders for me. My operation was about 8 years ago and I haven't had serious trouble since.

Flyingcursor · Post by **Flyingcursor** » Fri Nov 12, 2004 6:25 am

You'll be back at the hammers in no time.

chas · Post by **chas** » Fri Nov 12, 2004 6:53 am

Hope all goes well, Byll, I'll be thinking about you.

Martin Milner · Post by **Martin Milner** » Fri Nov 12, 2004 6:58 am

Get well soon Byll, always happy when I see your postings.

Will O'B · Post by **Will O'B** » Fri Nov 12, 2004 7:16 am

Byll, add my name to the list of your many well-wishers. Take care of yourself and come back soon!

Will O'Ban

PhilO · Post by **PhilO** » Fri Nov 12, 2004 9:07 am

Don't do it Byll; he's a scoundrel that one is!

Is that really you Bloomy; your voice mail said most emphatically you'd left the country for good (of the country?). Just remember, I'm holding a certain prized Overton A hostage....

Philo

aderyn_du · Post by **aderyn_du** » Fri Nov 12, 2004 9:41 am

Best wishes to you, Byll, both during the procedure and for a speedy recovery! Your kind and gentle presence will be missed while you are away, and heartily welcomed back upon your return.

~ad

IDAwHOa · Post by **IDAwHOa** » Fri Nov 12, 2004 9:49 am

Good luck Byll. Prayers from the heart that the docs will be on their best behavior on the day of your surgery.

Bloom: What a selfless thing to offer another in need.

Bloomfield · Post by **Bloomfield** » Fri Nov 12, 2004 9:50 am

NorCalMusician wrote:Bloom: What a selfless thing to offer another in need.

Yes. In fact, Byll, since you are such a great guy and wonderful presence on the board, I consider you a friend. Just for you, I'll take that Burke low D as well. But don't tell anyone.

chattiekathy · Post by **chattiekathy** » Fri Nov 12, 2004 10:55 am

Bill,

I am sorry to hear that you are having pain and are in need of an operation. I am sending my Prayers and Best Wishes for successful surgery and a speedy recovery. I will be thinking of you as I use the great pair hammers you sent me. I also will be thinking of you as I listen to your wonderful CD's. I have been enjoying them immensely. You have always been there when we needed advice from you. I am glad that we can be there for you as you are going through this. I hope you get your computer up and running soon.

For those of you that haven't bought Bill's CD's yet, here are the links. They are GREAT!!! The main website is: http://www.gladlyplaye.com/ You can purchase the CD's from the links below.

Words & Whistles http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/gladlyplaye3
Glad Tydings http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/gladlyplaye
228 http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/gladlyplaye2

Cheers,
Kathy

Stine · Post by **Stine** » Fri Nov 12, 2004 12:25 pm

Holding that whistle you gave me in my hands right now. Best of luck, I hope you get well soon. Take care!

Byll · Post by **Byll** » Fri Nov 12, 2004 12:41 pm

Such a nice surprise... Thanks be to all. I am using my wife's PC, of which I know little, being a Mac guy. My trusty old Mac (Mrs. Blue) has suffered the Mac equivalent of the PC 'Blue Screen of Death.' I have a dear friend who will try to put her back in working order.

Tommy is my friend and band-mate. I thank him for his concern...One detail he has incorrect. While I do have real back problems, and will face surgery (hopefully in the distant future), this present surgery is not back-related, and is the result of an old injury from the late 1950's...After 50 more years of living, something gave way last Friday, and the fix has been scheduled for November 22nd. Given a week or two after that date, I hope to be back in working order...

Special thanks to Bloo and the croo for offering to keep my low whistles in safe keeping during my incapacitation.

All prayers and positive thoughts cheerfully accepted.
Best to all.
Byll