Coming very late to this thread. Returned yesterday from NC.
I wish Ralph a complete recovery. I owe him much. He very patiently eased me through two recording sessions in 2005 when I was not in good shape, physically & mentally. Without his skill & incredibly relaxed attitude, those recordings would not have been useable. That he is now so threatened & in pain is most distressing to read. Get better, wholly & completely, dear man.
       In my thoughts,
                               Nigel.