I cannot thank you enough for offering this to the public.  My father's family came from the Swiss/German Amish heritage but due to many cultural issues tried very hard to lose many aspects of it in order to become an 'American.'  The unfortunate side effect was the loss of these wonderful traditions that are so important to hold on to and remember generation to generation.  On two very rare occasions I heard my father yodel for a very briefly after being coerced for quite a long time by a good friend.  Hearing the Eichers brought back those wonderful, treasured memories.  Thank you, Thank you, Thank you.  And thank you for the column.  It reminds me each week of so many virtues.