BS: Dave Bryant

Subject: BS: Dave Bryant
From: Essex Girl
Date: 02 Sep 05 - 10:34 AM

There has been some speculation as to how Dave is faring. As many of you will know he was unwell at Sidmouth. I am very sorry to have to tell you but he was diagnosed a week ago with cancer of the spine. He has been told that it it is a very aggressive form and he has probably had it for 4/5 months. There is no treatment that they can offer. He is not in any pain, and is feeling a lot better than he did in Sidmouth. At the moment he is stable. He does not want any cards but I will pass on any good wishes and print out any messages from the cat. If anyone wishes to visit him please PM me and I will give you the details. He is quite bright but tires easily. I'll post an update when I get one.
Linda

Subject: RE: BS: Dave Bryant
From: mooman
Date: 02 Sep 05 - 10:39 AM

Linda,

I'm very sorry indeed to hear this.

My very best thoughts to both Dave and yourself.

Peace

moo (Richard)

Subject: RE: BS: Dave Bryant
From: alanabit
Date: 02 Sep 05 - 10:44 AM

Here is another one who has missed his wit and enthusiasm here lately. Here's another one on his side on the European mainland.

Subject: RE: BS: Dave Bryant
From: katlaughing
Date: 02 Sep 05 - 10:57 AM

Thanks so much for letting us know. Please let him know we are thinking of him and giving thanks for the pain-free to continue and that he be as comfortable as possible. Words are so inadequate...

Peace be unto you, Dave, and thanks for being here on the Mudcat,

kat

Subject: RE: BS: Dave Bryant
From: Sorcha
Date: 02 Sep 05 - 10:57 AM

Oh man.....I so don't want to hear this....good wishes, all of you.

Subject: RE: BS: Dave Bryant
From: Wolfgang
Date: 02 Sep 05 - 11:28 AM

I'm very sad to hear that. Tell him my thoughts are with you both. My memories of him are of a man full of music and enthousiasm, a real gem of an entertainer and a very nice man to boot.

A sad Wolfgang

Subject: RE: BS: Dave Bryant
From: Dave Masterson
Date: 02 Sep 05 - 11:32 AM

We're so sorry to hear this Dave. As if you haven't been through enough over the last year. Our prayers are with you, you can count on that.
Our fondest Love to you both,
Dave & Eileen.

Subject: RE: BS: Dave Bryant
From: George Papavgeris
Date: 02 Sep 05 - 12:17 PM

Bugger.

Dave, Linda, our thoughts with you both.
George & Vanessa

Subject: RE: BS: Dave Bryant
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 02 Sep 05 - 12:50 PM

I feel as though somebody just kicked me in the guts, Dave mate I'm really sorry to hear your news, remember it's not over till the fat lady sings, so dig your heels in, I'm keeping everything crossed for you, fingers legs, and eyes!
Linda thanks for letting us know, I know it's hard for you too.
Giok

Subject: RE: BS: Dave Bryant
From: Allan C.
Date: 02 Sep 05 - 02:20 PM

Yes, I would very much like to come to visit Dave. I only wish it weren't so far. Best wishes. I send you as much strength as I can muster.

Subject: RE: BS: Dave Bryant
From: Ebbie
Date: 02 Sep 05 - 02:27 PM

My best thoughts and wishes are with you. May this be a very rich time of your life.

Ebbie/Elva B.

Subject: RE: BS: Dave Bryant
From: catspaw49
Date: 02 Sep 05 - 02:31 PM

All my best to Dave and his family. I'll pray the fat lady has laryngitis......for a long time!

Spaw

Subject: RE: BS: Dave Bryant
From: gnu
Date: 02 Sep 05 - 04:18 PM

Thoughts and prayers.

Gary

Subject: RE: BS: Dave Bryant
From: Wilfried Schaum
Date: 02 Sep 05 - 05:35 PM

Dave, Linda - I felt like kicked in my belly, my breath stopped for a moment. I wish you both the best one can do, and support my wishes with a silent prayer.

Wilfried

Subject: RE: BS: Dave Bryant
From: Dave the Gnome
Date: 02 Sep 05 - 06:15 PM

I was going to say Bugger but George beat me to it! Never mind, I'll say it again. Bugger!

If wishes and prayers are anything to go by you will all have a lot of help. Good luck you you both, Dave and Linda.

Dave.

Subject: RE: BS: Dave Bryant
From: GUEST
Date: 02 Sep 05 - 06:19 PM

Oh Linda both Pat and I are really sad to hear this news. Give our love and best wishes to Dave and if you need anything, any help at all just give us a bell you have got our number.

Take care of yourself you also need to keep your strength up as Dave is going to need you strong and healthy.

Blessings
~Debs~

Subject: RE: BS: Dave Bryant
From: Mick Pearce (MCP)
Date: 02 Sep 05 - 06:22 PM

Sorry to hear this. The Balls Pond Road isn't ready for a quiet spell yet. Best wishes.

Mick

Subject: RE: BS: Dave Bryant
From: Zany Mouse
Date: 02 Sep 05 - 06:39 PM

Sorry to hear the news. Keep hanging on in there, Dave.

Positive thoughts heading south for you.

Rhiannon

Subject: RE: BS: Dave Bryant
From: Don(Wyziwyg)T
Date: 02 Sep 05 - 07:34 PM

Dave and Linda, that's devastating news.

You are both constantly in our thoughts and prayers.

Don & Winnie T.

Subject: RE: BS: Dave Bryant
From: Geoff the Duck
Date: 02 Sep 05 - 07:57 PM

Both Jane and myself were sorry to hear the news.
It is difficult to know what to say, so I will assume that Dave might wish to hear something daft or obscure as a reminder of times enjoyed.
Big hugs to you both.
Quack!
Geoff and Jane.

Subject: RE: BS: Dave Bryant
From: Peace
Date: 02 Sep 05 - 08:04 PM

This news sucks. Dave, I hope you do get a chance to post here now and agin when you're feeling OK to do so. I have seen the respect in which you are held, and the love people have for you. I hope you are aware of the positive, vibrant and meaningful impact you have had on people, and I hope you will continue to share your thoughts with all here.

Subject: RE: BS: Dave Bryant
From: Eileen Masterson
Date: 03 Sep 05 - 02:50 AM

Dave,
Dave told me the news yesterday. Just to let you know I did listen to you back in April!!! I am now a mudcatter signed up a number of weeks ago. Didn't expect to start posting on a thread such as this.

As Dave has already said, our prayers are with you and you can count on that.

Linda, that goes for you too. You both mean a lot to us.
Love Eileen

Subject: RE: BS: Dave Bryant
From: GUEST,Roger the skiffler
Date: 03 Sep 05 - 03:52 AM

Best wishes from me too, to "Whispering" Dave and Linda.

RtS

Subject: RE: BS: Dave Bryant
From: GUEST,Avril Betts
Date: 03 Sep 05 - 04:42 AM

Dave, you are such a hunky chunk of spunk. All my love to you -

big hugs

Avril

* smoooooch*

Subject: RE: BS: Dave Bryant
From: My guru always said
Date: 03 Sep 05 - 05:03 AM

And a Bugger! from me too.
I am so sorry to hear about this, Dave (and you too Linda) is one of those special people who make a difference. Thinking of you both and sending positive thoughts & hugs.

Good to see that Avril is still sending hugs too!
Hil

Subject: RE: BS: Dave Bryant
From: Dead Horse
Date: 03 Sep 05 - 05:24 AM

Bugger bugger bugger.
"Good to see that Avril is still sending hugs too!" Yes, especially after their last meeting which ended rather awkwardly.
Avril apparently knocked over Daves pint with one of her appendages, and then refused to but him another on the grounds that "he deliberately placed his pot close to her (appendage) in order to cop a quick feel, so its his own bloody fault!"
Dave professed his innocence of course, and we all believed him.......

Subject: RE: BS: Dave Bryant
From: MBSLynne
Date: 03 Sep 05 - 06:22 AM

I echo everything everyone has already said...(especially the "Buggers".) My thoughts and 'vibes' are going out to you both.

(((((((((((((((((((((((((Dave)))))))))))))))))))))))))))))
(((((((((((((((((((((((((Linda))))))))))))))))))))))))))))

Love Lynne

Subject: RE: BS: Dave Bryant
From: rumanci
Date: 03 Sep 05 - 06:24 AM

I've never met either of you for real but I too echo the above
My thoughts, prayers and hopes are with you both
rum x

Subject: RE: BS: Dave Bryant
From: el_punkoid_nouveau
Date: 03 Sep 05 - 06:27 AM

I think "Bugger" is about the most succinct way of putting it. Our thoughts are with you both

epn

Subject: RE: BS: Dave Bryant
From: Hamish
Date: 03 Sep 05 - 07:06 AM

That's a shock and no mistake. My dad just died recently of cancer - well a heart attack at the end - but he was 84, not a babe like Dave. All the best for what time Dave and you have.

Hamish

Subject: RE: BS: Dave Bryant
From: GUEST,Wendy
Date: 03 Sep 05 - 09:18 AM

Dave phoned me from his hospital bed last evening, it was so good to hear his voice, he is amazing! He was worried about everyone hearing the news and concerned about all of us!!! Bill and I are going to see him Sunday afternoon so I will take all the love from the "folks" at Walton on the Naze with me.Dave has been a wonderful friend to me and my family for nearly 40 years and we all send much love and hugs ( and to Linda )and lots of positive thoughts.
Lots of love Dave, from my mum and dad, Reg and Margie , brother Tony , and Samantha and Christopher xx

Subject: RE: BS: Dave Bryant
From: freda underhill
Date: 03 Sep 05 - 09:27 AM

Dave, I'm Glad-glad-glad I got to hear your wondeful songs last year. I've just had a cat fight with Avril Betts in the Ladies'over which of us can apply liniment!

my love and best wishes to you and to Essex girl

freda

Subject: RE: BS: Dave Bryant
From: Catherine Jayne
Date: 03 Sep 05 - 10:01 AM

Sorry to hear this news Dave.

Big hugs to you both

Love Khatt x

Subject: RE: BS: Dave Bryant
From: GUEST,harlowpoet
Date: 03 Sep 05 - 01:57 PM

Hi Dave

Kevin just told me about this news. Wishing you all the best. I've always had the highest respect for you as a performer, and you've encouraged me with my stuff all the time at sessions.

Will plan a visit to South London to see you and Linda

Simon

Subject: RE: BS: Dave Bryant
From: MudGuard
Date: 03 Sep 05 - 02:53 PM

I am completely shocked!

Best wishes to both of you, Dave and Linda!

Andy (a/k/a MudGuard)

Subject: RE: BS: Dave Bryant
From: GUEST,Cattail (No cookie)
Date: 03 Sep 05 - 04:09 PM

So sorry to hear that, words are so inadequate but best wishes
and thoughts to you both.

Cattail !

Subject: RE: BS: Dave Bryant
From: Tig
Date: 03 Sep 05 - 04:57 PM

Sorry to hear the news.

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Subject: RE: BS: Dave Bryant
From: Bonnie Shaljean
Date: 03 Sep 05 - 06:40 PM

I've just seen this thread and am devastated to hear the news. Dave was one of the first folkies I knew, way back in the old days when I moved to London. I now live in Ireland so can't easily visit, but my thoughts and good wishes will. Hang in there, Dave, you have a lot of friends who care about you.

Bonnie    xxx

Subject: RE: BS: Dave Bryant
From: jacqui.c
Date: 03 Sep 05 - 09:06 PM

All I can do is echo what everyone else has said.

All the best to you both.

Lots of love from both of us.

Subject: RE: BS: Dave Bryant
From: GUEST,Richard Bridge
Date: 04 Sep 05 - 03:42 PM

I am sorry to be late posting to this thread but have just got in from Faversham Hop Fest.

Dave has done a huge amount for the mudcat, and a huge amount for English Folk music. I think no-one will fill his shoes.

Subject: RE: BS: Dave Bryant
From: Morticia
Date: 04 Sep 05 - 04:29 PM

Blimey Dave, what a facer!! Still, we know you well enough to know there's still plenty of fight left in you.......my best to you and to Linda.

Subject: RE: BS: Dave Bryant
From: Noreen
Date: 04 Sep 05 - 05:27 PM

A big hug for you Dave, and one for you too Linda. So sorry to hear this.

Noreen

Subject: RE: BS: Dave Bryant
From: Shanghaiceltic
Date: 04 Sep 05 - 07:22 PM

Hi Dave, Like other on the Cat I have not met you but I just want to send my best wishes and regards to you. From other catters who I have met I have heard some great things about you. Keep fighting!

Subject: RE: BS: Dave Bryant
From: rock chick
Date: 04 Sep 05 - 07:36 PM

Our (bassic and I) love is with you, may you both find the strength you will need for this from all your friends here and everywhere.

Love shelagh and Gordon xx

Subject: RE: BS: Dave Bryant
From: SINSULL
Date: 04 Sep 05 - 07:58 PM

It's yout turn to prove the doctors wrong, Dave. Stay the course!I have no idea what that means but George Bush says it all the time so it must be semi-true and just as important
SINS

Subject: RE: BS: Dave Bryant
From: GUEST,Raggytash
Date: 05 Sep 05 - 03:58 AM

Words are not adequate at times like this, I can only hope Dave can fight and fight. Thinking of you both. I might have to bring Avril Betts antithesis my very own Betty Noir out to play

Subject: RE: BS: Dave Bryant
From: pixieofdoom
Date: 05 Sep 05 - 04:21 AM

So sorry to hear this...........very best to you both

Subject: RE: BS: Dave Bryant
From: Paco Rabanne
Date: 05 Sep 05 - 04:25 AM

Terrible! Sympathies from sunny Hull.

Subject: RE: BS: Dave Bryant
From: Moses
Date: 05 Sep 05 - 08:24 AM

Very sorry, Dave, to hear this news and that it's put you in bed.

Just don't let that Avril Betts take advantage of you!

Glad you are feeling a bit better than at Sidmouth - I was there but didn't hear the news until I checked out the Cat.

LoL

Christine

Subject: RE: BS: Dave Bryant
From: RoyH (Burl)
Date: 05 Sep 05 - 08:48 AM

So sorry to hear this news Dave. As Bonnie says, "Hang in there.........."    The thoughts and prayers of the harris family are with you. All the bwest mate. ROY