The British Steelies Society

Yesterday, I found out that Malcolm McMaster, a brother of the bar, was in Crosshouse Hospital.
I went down to visit him last night, he told me he was admitted on Thursday with acute pains in his abdomen, they ran some tests on him and did a few scans and found out that he had an infection in his Gall Bladder.
He is expecting to be kept in for a few days on an antibiotic drip to rid him of the infection then maybe thereafter they will remove the Gall Bladder.
He was in good spirits and we had a good old chat about steel guitar
I asked the nurse when she came round if they could re install his love for playing steel and she assured me that she would see what could be done.
We live in hope
I did pass on regards from all at Gartcosh
He is in ward 4a room 402 Crosshouse Hospital, Crosshouse, Ayrshire
he will probably kill me for putting this on the forum................oh well!

Asleep at the Steel

Thanks for the info Willie, so sorry to hear that I know all about that infection it is bloody painfull. When I was in the Bristol hospital they told me they would take my Gall bladder out that was seven months ago. I have heard nothing since and the infection has gone so I have no intention of letting my Gall bladder go now
Please send my regards to the old picker and tell him I am sending him a donut when he gets home

I know that ward well I was in there almost a year ago. Best wishes to Malcolm for a speedy recovery. The staff are great, so he'll be well looked after. Donny.

Malcolm.
All the best mate, lets hope they find your steel guitar switch and turn it back on, you old farts are precious.
God bless ya.
Anyone visiting give him our best please.
Dave,

Get well soon Malcolm, blessing that it did not happen in Dallas. Its only Ken,s and my wallet,s that are heavy?
Take care.
Spence.

Get well soon buddy, really sorry to hear you are unwell

Get well soon Malcolm, and get back to playing. you know you want to....

Sorry to hear about this problem Malcolm, get well soon, all the best.

Reminds me of the old joke: "Doctor, will I be able to play the steel (insert here instrument of choice) after the op?"
"Yes, why ever not?"
"Bloody marvellous, I couldn't before!" Boom boom!

Thanks everyone for your kind wishes.Still in at moment till infection goes, not sure what will happen then,whether stay in and have it out or get home and come back in at later date.
MrBling glad u are having good time,have u tried those Quilter amps?told they are first class.WiFi here awful, comes and goes.Will try to keep in touch.