Brian Bruce-illness

Subject: Brian Bruce
From: woodsie
Date: 31 Dec 06 - 02:08 AM

Long time FolkMob regular performer and Orpington Folk Club stalwart has recently undergone major cancer surgery to remove a malignent tumor. Brian is in ward 19 at the Queen Elizabeth hospital Woolwich. He would love to see any of his old friends. We all wish him a speedy recovery and hope to be hearing such classics as "pukka meat pies", "Throw Another Log On The Fire" and "My Pony On My Boat" again soon at the Tudor Barn.

Subject: RE: Brian Bruce
From: GUEST
Date: 31 Dec 06 - 06:38 AM

Hope he gets well soon.

Subject: RE: Brian Bruce
From: GUEST,renee
Date: 31 Dec 06 - 01:40 PM

Get well BB

Subject: RE: Brian Bruce
From: GUEST
Date: 16 Jan 07 - 08:53 PM

how is Brian now?

Subject: RE: Brian Bruce
From: Richard Bridge
Date: 17 Jan 07 - 03:38 AM

I missed this thread in Dec (I had computer probs). I hope Brian is OK and would like to know the news.

Subject: RE: Brian Bruce-illness
From: Girl Friday
Date: 17 Jan 07 - 10:15 PM

Hello Richard. There were complications. Brian had all gut removed .Everything gone. Now has stoma bag. The wound got infected and he was in over Christmas being flushed out. Flushing continued at home. District Nurse found some dead tissue that was due to be cut away today (Wed). Should have more news for you on Sunday, but thought he looked a lot better, when we saw him on Monday.

Sue

Subject: RE: Brian Bruce-illness
From: Richard Bridge
Date: 18 Jan 07 - 02:12 AM

Nasty!

Wish him the best of luck.

Now here comes the cynical lawyer bit.

Just in case, he should make a will to make sure his guitar collection either goes to the right people or at the very least is knowledgeably disposed of so that the proper value is realised for those who inherit from him.

I face a similar problem in due course with my Hagstroms and my PA rig and my vinyl records....

Subject: RE: Brian Bruce-illness
From: Girl Friday
Date: 18 Jan 07 - 03:53 PM

Spoke to him today. Seems the nurse was over-cautious. If there was any necrotic tissue, it's gone. Surgeon says it's healing nicely, treated the visit as a follow up, so he doesn't need to go again 'til Feb. Poor bugger still can't sit on his bum for a while yet. Will give him your best when I speak again. See you on Sunday.

Subject: RE: Brian Bruce-illness
From: woodsie
Date: 31 Jan 07 - 09:26 PM

Get well Brian!

Subject: RE: Brian Bruce-illness
From: The Barden of England
Date: 01 Feb 07 - 11:16 AM

Hope you're out and about soon Brian.

Subject: RE: Brian Bruce-illness
From: bubblyrat
Date: 01 Feb 07 - 04:19 PM

Don"t know you Brian,but get well soon,& best wishes from all folkies in Surrey.

Subject: RE: Brian Bruce-illness
From: Girl Friday
Date: 16 Feb 07 - 08:24 PM

It was great to see and hear Brian at Orpington this week. He's looking good.

Subject: RE: Brian Bruce-illness
From: GUEST
Date: 17 Feb 07 - 12:14 PM

He's always looked good to me!

Subject: RE: Brian Bruce-illness
From: Dipsodeb
Date: 17 Feb 07 - 02:47 PM

Glad to hear that you're on the mend Brian. Give our best to Elaine. Hope to see you soon.

Pat & Debs

Subject: RE: Brian Bruce-illness
From: GUEST,John Barden sans cookie
Date: 18 Feb 07 - 05:17 AM

When Brian had trouble starting 'Rare Old Times', it brought a lump to my throat too. It was so good to see him, and of course to be able to sing 'Spanish Ladies' which he requested. Keep on getting better Brian.
John Barden

Subject: RE: Brian Bruce-illness
From: Girl Friday
Date: 23 Feb 07 - 08:15 PM

Heard on Thursday that Brian's been given the all clear. He has to have some more chemo though.