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Old 10-22-2009, 05:45 AM
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Bill had a valve job done today. No, not on the engine of his 928, but on the very engine that drives his body: His heart.

I spoke with his wife tonight, and she assured me everything went well. Bill is still in Intensive Care, hooked-up to a variety of machines. He will be moved to a step-down unit as soon as possible.

I plan to visit him as soon as he is out of Intensive Care.

Please join me in wishing him a speedy recovery!
Old 10-22-2009, 06:21 AM
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I pray for a speedy recovery and hope his surgeon is as great as Bill is! He definately deserves the best.
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Here's to a speedy recovery Bill !
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I will pray for a speedy recovery too.
I know he will be fine.
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Maintenance always results in increased reliability.

God bless you Bill.
Old 10-22-2009, 07:14 AM
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Thanks for the post.

Bill, here's to your health:

Get well soon!
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GET WELL SOON BILL!
Old 10-22-2009, 08:15 AM
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Bill, we're looking forward to you being back on the road soon!

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Old 10-22-2009, 08:22 AM
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All the best Bill, get firing on all 8 soon !
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Get well Bill and get back in that 928!
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Best wishes Bill, take it easy.
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Best wishes for a speey recovery Bill.
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Thanks for the head's up Nicole.
Speedy recovery Bill!
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Bill, Here's to your full recovery.
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When I had my heart attack 2-years ago it made me stop and think how every day is important. I had 2-Stints put in, missed the bypass but if it wasn't for the paramedics and fast work at the hospital both 928's would be up for sale. I can tell you the next day I had my wife bring my lap-top to my room and the first thing I did was jump on this site. I kept thinking about what I wanted to get done on my car kind of got me motivated.
Bill, you will feel better and now you have another chance, so enjoy it. If this was any other time in history the outcome would be a lot different.
Good Luck my friend and heal fast.
Mark


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