For those of you who know “Byll” on this list (hammer dulcimer player and Burke whistle advocate), he is headed into serious back surgery on November 22nd.
Please keep him in your thoughts.
His hard drive just crashed, by the way, so if you’ve well-wishes, posting them here would be the best thing; he’ll see them all in one place as soon as he’s able.
Tommy Kochel
www.gladlyplaye.com
www.knotwork.info
www.tommyswirled.com
Byll! Hang in there! We’re all thinking about you.
I would miss your wise and gentle contibutions to this board, so get a laptop quick.
I’ll be thinking about you Byll…I hope all goes well with your surgery! And I hope you can get your computer up and running again soon! We’ll miss you!
Get well soon, Byll. I’ll be thinking about you too. Back pain is a bad bad thing. I really hope they get you fixed up.
Byll, I work for a Neurosurgeon’s group, so I have a good idea what you’ll be facing. Every day will see an improvement. Keep your spirits up!
We’ll look forward to seeing you back here soon!
Mary
Hey Byll-- sending you all our best wishes for a speedy recovery. You’re a genuinely nice person who will be missed here while you’re on the mend. Hurry back soon!
Good luck Byll! Let me know if you need anything to fill your new hard drive!
We wish you well Bill. You’re a wise and gentle soul who knows a good whistle when he plays it. get back soon.
Philo
Best wishes for sucessful surgery. Back problems are no picnic. Hope you backed up everything and you and the computer can recover completely.
Ron
Byll, you have my thoughts and prayers. Hope the surgery goes well and you AND your computer are up and running soon.
All the best. I’ll send good thoughts in your direction.
I’ll be praying for you Byll!
matt
All best wishes, Byll!
Carol
Best wishes to a really nice guy!!!
Good luck, Byll, and best wishes.
/Bloo
P.S.
The doctors will tell you not to play low Ds for a while. I know it’s tempting, though. I wouldn’t do this for just anyone, but for you, Byll, I’ll offert to take your Overton Low D during your reconvalescence. Just to remove the temptation, you know. I’ll take good care of it. Really it’s the best way. I’ll send you my mailing address. 
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
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.
Wishing you a speedy recovery and relief Byll
Stacey
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.
You’ll be back at the hammers in no time.