BS: Dave Bryant

Subject: RE: BS: Dave Bryant
From: Rasener
Date: 29 Oct 05 - 08:26 AM

A very brave man. RIP Dave


Obit Thread

Subject: RE: BS: Dave Bryant
From: billybob
Date: 29 Oct 05 - 07:59 AM

I am so sorry to tell you all that Dave died at 12.10pm( UK time) today.Linda was with him and his brother Peter.
We will all miss him so much,but have such happy memories he will always be with us.
Wendy

Subject: RE: BS: Dave Bryant
From: wysiwyg
Date: 28 Oct 05 - 10:24 PM

God bless your lovely soul, Dave, from a friend-not-met, this side of the pond.

~Susan

Subject: RE: BS: Dave Bryant
From: jacqui.c
Date: 28 Oct 05 - 05:33 PM

Good thoughts still coming from Maine Dave.

Subject: RE: BS: Dave Bryant
From: billybob
Date: 28 Oct 05 - 11:47 AM

Get back up the top!

Subject: RE: BS: Dave Bryant
From: billybob
Date: 27 Oct 05 - 07:12 PM

I spoke to Dave today on his mobile, he has his brother busy on the laptop jotting down all his thoughts, sounds like a good idea! I didn't know you took dictation Peter!
Linda have a safe flight home
love to you three xxxxx
see you soon
Wendy

Subject: RE: BS: Dave Bryant
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 27 Oct 05 - 06:47 PM

Dave I'm here in upstate New York thinking of you, and wishing you could come on line and chat direct. Anyway failing that I'm sure you are 'within' yourself and have a good handle on what you do and don't want, you certainly don't want to waste the time you have on inconsequential crap.
Keep the faith my friend. still planning a swift visit on my way home from the colonies.
Regards
Giok

Subject: RE: BS: Dave Bryant
From: My guru always said
Date: 27 Oct 05 - 06:09 PM

So glad Linda missed the Hurricane!!! Hope the cocktail cabinet is doing well & that you're keeping the Staff happy Dave! Hoping to visit again soon!
Hil

Subject: RE: BS: Dave Bryant
From: Ebbie
Date: 27 Oct 05 - 05:39 PM

I don't know Dave Bryant - other than through the love and respect for him that comes through in these posts - and yet I do. He is Every Man; he is US. We all fly under the same banner, we all approach the gate at the end of the slope (I'm thinking of slaloms now!), only at a different speed and with a different style. Our journey is the same, as is the game plan.

Dave's physical strength is the only thing smaller than ours.

Subject: RE: BS: Dave Bryant
From: Dipsodeb
Date: 27 Oct 05 - 05:16 PM

Just a quick refresh!

See you soon Dave.

Dipso x

Subject: RE: BS: Dave Bryant
From: billybob
Date: 26 Oct 05 - 06:22 PM

send you back to the top Dave
where is everyone?
lots of messages please!

Subject: RE: BS: Dave Bryant
From: billybob
Date: 26 Oct 05 - 12:44 PM

Spoke to Peter(Dave's twin) this morning. Linda is back Saturday, she is fine and has been phoning Dave everyday.Missed the hurricane thank goodness.
Dave is on his mobile if you want to have a chat!
Printing these off again and putting in post Dave.Glad you like the stick man,( meant to be me!! Did you not see the big hair??
love and xxxx's see you again soon
Wendy and Billy.

Subject: RE: BS: Dave Bryant
From: jacqui.c
Date: 25 Oct 05 - 04:45 PM

Does anyone know how Linda is? When is she due back from the windswept state?

Subject: RE: BS: Dave Bryant
From: Ebbie
Date: 25 Oct 05 - 12:09 PM

May today be a day of comfort and peace. And fun.

Subject: RE: BS: Dave Bryant
From: Dipsodeb
Date: 24 Oct 05 - 01:21 PM

ooppss right on the bottom again Dave I will save you. Pat and I and a few of the other miscreants are hoping to land with-in sight of the mini-bar soon.
Big hugs (((Dipso)))

Subject: RE: BS: Dave Bryant
From: My guru always said
Date: 23 Oct 05 - 03:18 PM

You keep away from that hurricane Linda, you don't need a tail-wind for your return home!!!

Subject: RE: BS: Dave Bryant
From: billybob
Date: 23 Oct 05 - 02:42 PM

Sounds like the hurricane is on go slow Linda, Hope it waits till you come home, I do hope it has been good weather where you are as you are fairly north? Just hope it does not hit Sanibel, it is my most favourite place!!
Dave I trust you are getting those stories down on the laptop!Your audience awaits!!
love and xxx
Wendy

Subject: RE: BS: Dave Bryant
From: Essex Girl
Date: 23 Oct 05 - 08:11 AM

Thanks Wendy. Still waiting for the hurricane! Will hunt the liquor stores soon for unusual refreshment.

Subject: RE: BS: Dave Bryant
From: billybob
Date: 22 Oct 05 - 08:01 PM

I will print off again to night and put in the mail Dave,
Now we know about the "Tito Gobbi of The Balls Pond Road" it does not get you off the hook for all the other stories!! We want to know!!!
so GET ON THE LAPTOP ,
by the way I just found a letter from Peter Pilbeam in my desk..Quote" Dear Dave and Wendy
Herewith as you requested a 7 1/2 ips sterio copy of your performance at the Rising Sun which was used on Folkweave.
I would be obliged if you would keep this to yourselves as I do not want a whole flood of requests for copies"
1976 BBC"
Oh my!!! could we have been famous??
Shame on you Peter!!

Subject: RE: BS: Dave Bryant
From: Ebbie
Date: 22 Oct 05 - 05:01 PM

Speaking of schnapps, on my way to the Getaway I bought some bottles at Harvey and Grace, as Bobert would say, (Havre de Grace) including a bottle of Butterscotch Schnapps. Sounds weird but Micca assured me that it is a lovely taste with a kick. Sadly I never got to taste it since I never saw the bottle again after arrival at Ramblewood. I'm going to pick up a local bottle shortly. Research is such fun.

Subject: RE: BS: Dave Bryant
From: growler
Date: 22 Oct 05 - 04:34 PM

Dave
John Matthews and I intend to come up next week, We just want the words of 'Sweeney Todd the Barber'. But we would quite like to see you as well

Subject: RE: BS: Dave Bryant
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 22 Oct 05 - 03:43 PM

Dave if things work out OK will try to come over on the 14th November on my way home to Scotland from Amerikay.
Giok

Subject: RE: BS: Dave Bryant
From: Richard Bridge
Date: 22 Oct 05 - 04:23 AM

Refresh (maybe even with miniatures, but bigger bottles are better value)

Subject: RE: BS: Dave Bryant
From: jacqui.c
Date: 21 Oct 05 - 07:19 PM

catsPHiddle and I are going looking for miniatures tomorrow morning.

Subject: RE: BS: Dave Bryant
From: billybob
Date: 21 Oct 05 - 11:14 AM

Linda,
keep away from hurricanes! Have a great time.I printed off the messages from the 14th and sent by old fashioned mail to Dave, he should have them by now.
love Wendyxx

Subject: RE: BS: Dave Bryant
From: GUEST,Essex Girl in Florida
Date: 21 Oct 05 - 08:39 AM

Just cos I'm out of the country there's no need to drop off the bottom. I've spoken to Dave every day and he's keeping cheerful with visitors on most days. Will try to hunt out unusual liqueurs while I'm here.

Subject: RE: BS: Dave Bryant
From: billybob
Date: 19 Oct 05 - 04:25 PM

refreash

Subject: RE: BS: Dave Bryant
From: Girl Friday
Date: 18 Oct 05 - 08:27 PM

Definitely sounds like a rum do. Personally I hate the stuff, but each to their own. Just returned from Dartford and Mrs Ackroyd. Wonderful evening but no floor spot for leopards. Undaunted we showed Les the rabbit ears. Don't think he could have handled the competition ! Enjoy Florida Linda. See you when you come back.
Will try to keep an eye on Dave meanwhile.

Subject: RE: BS: Dave Bryant
From: My guru always said
Date: 18 Oct 05 - 05:33 PM

Rum & Ginger? Hmmm, I'll have a try of that now to keep Dave company! Bit spooky, 2 sets of vistors via Leatherhead complete with rum......

Subject: RE: BS: Dave Bryant
From: Susanne (skw)
Date: 18 Oct 05 - 05:19 PM

Enjoy yourself, Linda. And I wish I could PM Dave a good strong local schnapps to add to his private bar!

Subject: RE: BS: Dave Bryant
From: billybob
Date: 18 Oct 05 - 06:46 AM

I will print off and pop into the post box.Have a good holiday Linda
Wendy xxx

Subject: RE: BS: Dave Bryant
From: Essex Girl
Date: 18 Oct 05 - 12:28 AM

Well I'm off to Florida now. Dave was still cheerful drinking rum & ginger to be followed by Benedictine for a nightcap when I left last night. Can any catter visiting print off the latest items on this thread and take them into him. I last printed it off on 14th October. We are going to try to communicate by PM. I'll post from the states. Linda

Subject: RE: BS: Dave Bryant
From: GUEST,Giok
Date: 17 Oct 05 - 09:38 AM

Hi Dave, me and Skarpi send our regards from Mudcat Central, where Lord Max has graciously consented to give us an audience. We have been given a guided of the palace and we have been out in the royal Cadillac touring the grounds and feeding the unicorns their milk and honey. We have also had the great honour of a guided tour of the basement where all the Mudcatters live in a little box, and I was given permission to go down and give it a kick in the night if it dares to hiccup while we are in residence.
It sounds as though you too are living in a palace Dave, keep up the good work it is nice to hear from you in person; as it were.
Giok

Subject: RE: BS: Dave Bryant
From: billybob
Date: 17 Oct 05 - 06:14 AM

Saw Dave last evening, and he asked me to tell"my guru" that we arrived en route back from Leatherhead with bottle of rum!
Two rums in one day and both from Leatherhead!!
He is certainly the favourite with all the staff, and they are all really lovely girls and spoiling him as he deserves.
Have a lovely holiday Linda,have a good rest and do not worry we will all keep Dave's visitors going while you are away
xxxWendy

Subject: RE: BS: Dave Bryant
From: My guru always said
Date: 16 Oct 05 - 03:12 PM

Can report that Dave is on fine form & surrounded by miniatures. Was really good to see him today, it's a lovely nursing home & I'm sure he's keeping all the staff cheerful!

Subject: RE: BS: Dave Bryant
From: Terry K
Date: 16 Oct 05 - 06:30 AM

Hi Dave - that would be the Sugawn Kitchen no doubt

Subject: RE: BS: Dave Bryant
From: Dave Bryant
Date: 16 Oct 05 - 05:44 AM

Hi again, it seems that you all want to know where the epithet "Tito Gobi of the Balls Pond Road" came from. It was coined by the late John Barker of "The Crayfolk" – one of the founders of Farningham Folk Club. He originally called me the "Maria Callas . . .", but I objected to the gender change and as I was singing mainly as a baritone (in opera and oratorio) those days he changed it to suit the Italian singer. I assume he chose the "Balls Pond Road" bit because it sounded funny – the only vague connection which I can think of with the locality, was a folk club which I visited on the odd occasion

Subject: RE: BS: Dave Bryant
From: My guru always said
Date: 15 Oct 05 - 06:23 PM

Hoping to get along tomorrow to listen to a story & check out the cocktail cabinet....

Subject: RE: BS: Dave Bryant
From: Richard Atkins
Date: 14 Oct 05 - 09:09 PM

On visit I must bring High Quality Recorder then for songs and stories. Wife away could be a gem :>)

Subject: RE: BS: Dave Bryant
From: jacqui.c
Date: 14 Oct 05 - 07:50 AM

Hi Dave

Glad to hear that you are so well set up.

We have been staying overnight with the Patons on our way to the Getaway and Caroline has given me a miniature honey liqueur of German origin to pass on to you. It will be winging its way to you when we get home next week.

Big hugs from me and Kendall.

Subject: RE: BS: Dave Bryant
From: Wilfried Schaum
Date: 14 Oct 05 - 05:54 AM

Hello Dave - I'm so glad to read your own posts again. Welcome home, dear friend! [The home here I understand as the Catters' company.]
And I'm eager to read about Tito &c. soon.

Subject: RE: BS: Dave Bryant
From: billybob
Date: 14 Oct 05 - 05:52 AM

Great to see your name pop up at last Dave!!
I remember a certain recording at Catford for Tony Capstick for the BBC folk programme( in fact you gave the tape to me some years ago) if I remember correctly Tony thought the lady singing with you would have a " little" voice?However in the middle of "Tamlin" she belted out "out then cried the elfin Queen" and Tony came out from the recording caravan with his headphones off and tears in his eyes!

PLEASE solve the mystery of Tito Gobbi!!!We are popping in to see you Sunday, will bring more bar supplies and take out the empties!
Love & hugs Wendy xxxx

Subject: RE: BS: Dave Bryant
From: My guru always said
Date: 14 Oct 05 - 05:17 AM

Great to hear from you Dave, sounds like you're surrounded by creature comforts! As soon as we get a chance we'll be over to top up your cabinet, we've been thinking of you.

Hope that you've been getting those stories of yours down on your lap-top. Have you done any recordings of your singing over the years?

EssexGirl: So glad you're off for a family break! To find Catters in Florida it may be best to create a thread & ask for Florida info on sessions etc. There are 6 Catters shown in the MudCat Locator (I looked for someone else this morning) but I've only seen 2 of those recently. But on the other hand, that page is Very out of date so I wouldn't be surprised if you find a dozen or more. Do give it a go, they'd love to meet up!!

Subject: RE: BS: Dave Bryant
From: Dave Bryant
Date: 14 Oct 05 - 04:57 AM

Hi everyone, sorry it's taken so long for me to post in person. I'm not actually online here at the nursing home, but now I've got my laptop all set up with a printer, Linda can take my jottings home on a floppy and post them for me.

I'm really happy here in Whiteoaks, the staff are wonderful and I've got my room customised and sorted out with all the things I need, including a new TV (with digital channels) and DVD player. My little bar of liqueurs is getting wonderfully stocked and I can't think of a nicer place to be. The location in Chislehurst is very near home, so Linda can drive here in under 10 minutes.

Thank you all for your good wishes and postings – Linda prints them out and brings them into me regularly and it's great to hear from you all.

Linda will be having a well-needed family holiday in Florida (I don't know exactly where) from next Tuesday (18th – 28th Oct) and if there are any 'catters over there who want to meet her then why not PM her (Essex Girl) and try and sort something out. During that time I might try and sort out my old dial-up net connection (using the very slow Bluetooth modem in my mobile phone) so I can keep in touch.

Cheers, Dave.

Subject: RE: BS: Dave Bryant
From: Girl Friday
Date: 13 Oct 05 - 10:34 PM

So now Dave is awash with port....what next? Len and I will check out the status of our hip flasks. Certain some remains of what you tried at Knockholt, Dave. Be in to see you with it soon armed with daffodils ... wrong season.... will conkers do ? Loads of them outside my door.
Lotsa love matey Sue ans Trev.

Subject: RE: BS: Dave Bryant
From: Essex Girl
Date: 13 Oct 05 - 08:27 AM

Dave is preparing his posting. As he has not got internet access at the moment- except through his mobile, I expect he will give me a disk to post onto mudcat. As I won't be around for 10 days from 18th October,(Half term holiday with the kids) can anyone else do this for him? Thanks Pam & Paul for the port, I left him last night enjoying a glass.

Subject: RE: BS: Dave Bryant
From: Dave Masterson
Date: 13 Oct 05 - 04:01 AM

I dunno Wendy - the Tito Gobbi of the Balls Pond Road sounds a bit of a Diz Disleyism to me!
C'mon on Dave, the nation wants the truth!!

Subject: RE: BS: Dave Bryant
From: billybob
Date: 12 Oct 05 - 05:10 PM

going off at the bottom Dave,you need a heinikan? refresh the parts and all that!Or maybe a little drop of....?

Subject: RE: BS: Dave Bryant
From: Richard Bridge
Date: 11 Oct 05 - 05:15 PM

Yep. Liz Fraser.

Subject: RE: BS: Dave Bryant
From: billybob
Date: 11 Oct 05 - 03:09 PM

Ok Dave, no excuses now you have the lap top! Please tell us the truthful verions of,
the old lady with the walking stick!
The boat on your head in Wateringberry,
The "dry" wedding in Beckenham ( and the tips for the driver)
God IS alive and living in Beckenham with a barclaycard!
and... who did christen you the tito gobbi of the balls pond road?
enough to be getting on with?
love Wendy xxx