It's very frustrating, Russ, and I can identify...I had a my little finger nearly lost when I had got into a set to with a guy with a knife...I was only about 18 or so.

I wasn't expecting it (he was an acquaintance) and my martial arts didn't prevent me from getting cut, but it did help finish things quickly in my favor.

I couldn't use my left hand for quite some time...they re-attached the finger, and a year later I had surgery to reconnect the tendons.

You are lucky you weren't cut worse, and also very lucky they can fix the problems...all it will take now, is time, and we musicians aren't noted for our patience.

I'm just glad to hear you're okay...I don't want to lose another "uncle"...especially one that can play keyboards, and is savvy in business...usually that's a rare combination.

You have my best wishes for a speedy recovery, and I hope you're back behind the keys in jig time.

Your "nephew"

Ian