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Subject: RE: Malcolm Douglas ill From: SINSULL Date: 15 Apr 09 - 08:01 AM Here is the obituary thread: thread.cfm?threadid=119593
Please follow the link to the obituary thread. -Joe Offer- |
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Subject: RE: Malcolm Douglas ill From: GUEST,PL Date: 15 Apr 09 - 07:39 AM From the Guardian here: Our friend Malcolm Douglas, who has died from cancer aged 54, had many talents, but two in particular brought him to national prominence. He had a compendious knowledge and understanding of traditional folk song (mainly, but not exclusively, English folk song), and he was a renowned illustrator and comic artist. He fell into these contrasting fields by accident, but he treated them with meticulous attention to detail and a professionalism that belied his lack of formal training. He became an illustrator after volunteering to illustrate a student union newspaper at Sheffield University, and found that people were prepared to pay him to do what had hitherto been a hobby. His illustrations featured in a wide range of comics, of which the best known was Oink; he was also the illustrator of the footballing devilkin Fred the Red, for five years delighting both young and old readers of Manchester United match programmes. For the English Folk Dance and Song Society (EFDSS) he revised the evergreen song collection The Penguin Book of English Folk Songs, originally edited by Ralph Vaughan Williams and AL Lloyd in 1959. In his new edition, published in 2003 as Classic English Folk Songs, he corrected previous errors and brought to the book a wealth of additional detail. He did the same well-researched and comprehensive review of another of the EFDSS's most successful publications, Marrow Bones (2007), a collection of folk songs from Dorset and Hampshire, originally edited by Frank Purslow. He was working on a third, The Wanton Seed, when he succumbed to illness. He was also well-known among folk-music enthusiasts for his contributions to the online forum The Mudcat Café, where he had posted almost 9,000 detailed answers to questions about the most obscure aspects of folk song and music. Malcolm was born and brought up in south London, and after attending Trinity School of John Whitgift in Croydon, he went to Sheffield University to study French and English and decided to stay on in the city, which he regarded as his home town. He was committed to the principle of the people's ownership of their cultural heritage and was involved in many grassroots initiatives, even expressing concern about what he saw as the over-professionalisation of the folk arts. He was co-host at the Red Deer folk club in Sheffield for a decade and was active in regional organisations such as the South Riding Folk Network (SRFN) and Yorkshire Folk Arts, maintaining websites for both organisations, editing the SRFN magazine and designing the South Yorkshire folk magazine Stirrings. Malcolm was also a performer, playing the fiddle, mandolin and cittern with various concert and dance bands, and was a familiar figure at music sessions in and around Sheffield. He is survived by his mother, Sylph, and his brother, Ian. |
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Subject: RE: Malcolm Douglas ill From: Tug the Cox Date: 15 Apr 09 - 07:27 AM I've just seen his Obit in the Guardian, 15th April 09. Did I miss it here? |
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Subject: RE: Malcolm Douglas ill From: GUEST,Sheila Date: 17 Dec 08 - 10:40 PM Dear Malcolm, Everything said above goes for me, as well. Your erudition is awesome, and you've always responded intelligently and with kindness. I need to think of some new queries, just to hear from you. All the best for the holidays, and wishing you a healthy New Year. Sheila in New York |
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Subject: RE: Malcolm Douglas ill From: Joe Offer Date: 17 Dec 08 - 03:39 PM I'm glad you're out of the hospital, Malcolm. Hope to see you back soon. -Joe- |
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Subject: RE: Malcolm Douglas ill From: ClaireBear Date: 17 Dec 08 - 02:41 PM O be joyful! Claire |
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Subject: RE: Malcolm Douglas ill From: Steve Gardham Date: 17 Dec 08 - 02:26 PM Brilliant news! Is there anything we can do to help? Have a good Christmas, Malcolm. Cheers, Dave |
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Subject: RE: Malcolm Douglas ill From: John J Date: 17 Dec 08 - 12:20 PM Good show! JJ |
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Subject: RE: Malcolm Douglas ill From: katlaughing Date: 17 Dec 08 - 11:39 AM That is GREAT news!! Thanks for the updates. |
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Subject: RE: Malcolm Douglas ill From: Bryn Pugh Date: 17 Dec 08 - 11:22 AM That the Great Mother and the All Father may be praised, now, and ever, and from all ages to all ages. Convalesce well, Malcolm ; and thank you, Steve and Dave E for keeping us in touch. |
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Subject: RE: Malcolm Douglas ill From: Linda Kelly Date: 17 Dec 08 - 10:57 AM Thank the Lord, and also FolkieDave for the updates-have the best Christmas possible Malcolm, and a considerably better New Year than this one! Linda |
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Subject: RE: Malcolm Douglas ill From: Fergie Date: 17 Dec 08 - 10:32 AM Hurrah! that is good news. Happy Christmas Malcolm Fergus |
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Subject: RE: Malcolm Douglas ill From: Lighter Date: 16 Dec 08 - 05:54 PM Great news! Way to go, Malcolm! |
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Subject: RE: Malcolm Douglas ill From: Folkiedave Date: 16 Dec 08 - 04:56 PM Malcolm has been released from health custody. |
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Subject: RE: Malcolm Douglas ill From: Lonesome EJ Date: 16 Dec 08 - 12:20 AM Get well soon, Malcolm. You're needed here! |
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Subject: RE: Malcolm Douglas ill From: CapriUni Date: 15 Dec 08 - 02:09 PM That 'not fully diagnosed' is worrying, let's hope a) the diagnosis is found quickly, and b) it surrenders to treatment and graciously leaves the premises with all due haste. In the meantime, I give a Yuletide greeting of "Was Hael, Was Hael!" Good Health! Good Health! |
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Subject: RE: Malcolm Douglas ill From: Folkiedave Date: 15 Dec 08 - 01:36 PM Let me try that again. Update Monday Decembeer 15th 6.00 pm UK time. The stent - whereby he can eat - is working its magic and he is feeling a lot better. Short term - this means he will be going home soon, not fully diagnosed, but well enough. For fairly obvious reasons the less people in hospital at Xmas the better. His mother went to visit yesterday. From the locals - once again - many thanks for all your good wishes. |
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Subject: RE: Malcolm Douglas ill From: Folkiedave Date: 15 Dec 08 - 01:31 PM Up date Monday 6.00 pm |
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Subject: RE: Malcolm Douglas ill From: A Wandering Minstrel Date: 15 Dec 08 - 07:49 AM Just found this. Best wishes Malcolm and hope you are better soon. |
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Subject: RE: Malcolm Douglas ill From: GUEST,jOhn Date: 15 Dec 08 - 02:32 AM Get well soon. jOhn |
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Subject: RE: Malcolm Douglas ill From: GUEST,Jon Date: 13 Dec 08 - 05:50 PM Ditto to all Dave McG said above. |
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Subject: RE: Malcolm Douglas ill From: DMcG Date: 13 Dec 08 - 05:39 PM I've just logged into Mudcat for the first time in a few days, so have only just learned about this. I can only echo what everyone else has said. Malcolm has been a great help to me on this site and others and it is excellent news to hear he seems to be responding to treatment. Malcolm, just take things easy for a while. We will muddle through somehow and then you can have the pleasure of sorting all our mistakes out when you get back! |
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Subject: RE: Malcolm Douglas ill From: catspaw49 Date: 13 Dec 08 - 08:09 AM Actually Ralphie, the 'Cat has a long history of this kind of thing dating back to even before Malcolm arrived here. Here was the first almost ten years ago and perhaps a less deserving 'Catter.... Malcolm is the latest and I am so glad to hear he's getting better! Maybe it is all just smoke and mirrors but the good thoughts and prayers of so many humane and wonderful people sure as hell can't hurt and I tell ya' what.......it may just be that little extra that gets us over the hump. Works for me (on numerous occasions!)................. Spaw |
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Subject: RE: Malcolm Douglas ill From: GUEST,Ralphie Date: 13 Dec 08 - 07:40 AM It's getting pretty obvious that Malcolms illness is reaching out across the globe. How wonderful is that? Would that any of the rest of us could have the same response. Come on Malc. Get better soon. It's not just your knowledge, It's your all encompassing friendship the is so important. I just hope that Christmas treats you well. Ralphie. (Don't bother about the Card and the Present this year....It's fine!!!) |
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Subject: RE: Malcolm Douglas ill From: GUEST,andymac Date: 13 Dec 08 - 07:11 AM Like many others here, I've never met Malcolm but stand in awed admiration at his knowledge and recall. Whenever I am looking for some background on a song variant, I have one or two people I ask in person but towering about even them is Malcolm. Glad to hear you're improving, just keep improving and get well soon. Andymac (Scotland and Norway) |
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Subject: RE: Malcolm Douglas ill From: Wyrd Sister Date: 13 Dec 08 - 06:17 AM Or How about this one? "In fact they have 79 variants of Den vonde stjukmori, but only two refer to Moderen under Mulde in their notes. I wish, sometimes, that I understood Norwegian; I am assuming for the moment that this is The Wicked Stepmother, but I can't find a definition of stjukmori anywhere..." From 2001 |
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Subject: RE: Malcolm Douglas ill From: katlaughing Date: 12 Dec 08 - 06:56 PM Poppa..it's pretty easy, actually. Just go to the Quick Links up top, click to get the Drop Down Menu, then scroll down to Old Adv. Forum Search, follow that, put the user name in the appropriate box and voila! FolkieDave, that sounds good! Still sending good wishes from Colorado! |
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Subject: RE: Malcolm Douglas ill From: Folkiedave Date: 12 Dec 08 - 06:09 PM I tooka a moment or two to look at some of the posts. I recommend anyone to do the same. Here's my favourite from the first page!! The problem isn't important - but look at that answer. For what it's worth (if there is any connection, it's pretty tenuous), the Montreal Family Herald and Weekly Star ran a regular feature, 'Old Favourites', from 1895 to 1968, and apparently published two folio anthologies (1898 and 1900), though under what titles I don't know. For more on the column and the songs it included, see Edith Fowke, "Old Favourites": A Selective Index in Canadian Journal for Traditional Music, 7, 1979. Now who dare contradict that!!! |
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Subject: RE: Malcolm Douglas ill From: Little Robyn Date: 12 Dec 08 - 05:37 PM Wow! 8779 posts since July 1999. That's brilliant Malcolm. Hurry and get better - we miss you here. Robyn |
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Subject: RE: Malcolm Douglas ill From: Charley Noble Date: 12 Dec 08 - 04:35 PM Please add my encouragement for a speedy but complete recovery. Malcolm has been an incredible resource here at the Mudcat Forum. Charley Noble |
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Subject: RE: Malcolm Douglas ill From: JohnB Date: 12 Dec 08 - 04:25 PM Give him all the best from Canada too Dave. JohnB |
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Subject: RE: Malcolm Douglas ill From: PoppaGator Date: 12 Dec 08 - 04:11 PM Thanks, to both Joe and 'spaw. I'd still like to know how I could have done that myself ~ probably to do whatever 'spaw did. (Joe could well be using some kind of insider's trick not availabel to us peons.) |
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Subject: RE: Malcolm Douglas ill From: catspaw49 Date: 12 Dec 08 - 03:16 PM Malcolm's Postings Good idea Poppa... Spaw |
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Subject: RE: Malcolm Douglas ill From: PoppaGator Date: 12 Dec 08 - 03:07 PM Glad to hear that Malcolm is doing well. I'm quite late putting my two-cents'-worth into this thread, but better late than never. For VirginiaTam and anyone else who hasn't yet encountered Malcolm, I wanted to post a link to his list of postings, but I don't know how to locate it without first finding a thread to which he has contributed. Every message in every thread begins with the writer's name in blue ~ as a "clickie." If you click on the name, you get to a list of all of that person's contributions, in reverse chorological order. Access to Malcolm's list would be helpful to anyone who doesn't know him yet; just about ANY randomly-selected message will be an example of some really erudite folk scholarship. Joe, elf, clone, whoever: can you link us to Malcolm's message-list? Done. -Joe- Posts from Malcolm Douglas |
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Subject: RE: Malcolm Douglas ill From: Folkiedave Date: 12 Dec 08 - 02:52 PM I have been to see Malcolm tonight and he seemed a lot better. He is expecting to be allowed to eat tomorrow (Saturday) which will improve him even more I would suspect. Thanks for all the good wishes - they are appreciated. |
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Subject: RE: Malcolm Douglas ill From: GeoffLawes Date: 11 Dec 08 - 05:52 PM I hope that you get well soon Malcolm. |
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Subject: RE: Malcolm Douglas ill From: katlaughing Date: 11 Dec 08 - 05:03 PM That Gervase...he's some writer, isn't he?!**bg** Well put, Gervase and exactly what we all wish for you, Malcolm. You are one of the Shining Examples of the Best of Mudcat. Thanks, and please come back when you feel up to it. kat |
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Subject: RE: Malcolm Douglas ill From: GUEST,jim mac farland Date: 11 Dec 08 - 05:25 AM get well soon malcolm jim mac farland |
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Subject: RE: Malcolm Douglas ill From: VirginiaTam Date: 11 Dec 08 - 03:08 AM I am quite new to Mudcat so don't know of you yet. Please return that I may learn. Good thoughts and wishes coming at you from Essex and to those providing your care. |
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Subject: RE: Malcolm Douglas ill From: skarpi Date: 11 Dec 08 - 01:59 AM Best wishes for a speedy recovery! Skarpi Iceland |
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Subject: RE: Malcolm Douglas ill From: Partridge Date: 11 Dec 08 - 01:28 AM be better soon love pat xx |
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Subject: RE: Malcolm Douglas ill From: Wyrd Sister Date: 10 Dec 08 - 05:50 PM Well put, Gervase. Sounds like the Mudthinking is starting to work, folks! Keep it coming! |
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Subject: RE: Malcolm Douglas ill From: Gervase Date: 10 Dec 08 - 05:34 PM I don't usually post to threads like this but - well Malcolm is one of those people who consistently restore my faith in this place with his freely-given and hard-won erudition. In a fairer world his work would already have been recognised with honorary degrees and doctorates. Let's hope the medics looking after him are as careful and well-versed in their field as he is in his. Get well soon. |
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Subject: RE: Malcolm Douglas ill From: wysiwyg Date: 10 Dec 08 - 05:19 PM Be well, Malcolm. ~S~ |
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Subject: RE: Malcolm Douglas ill From: Rowan Date: 10 Dec 08 - 05:17 PM Truly he's a gentleman and a scholar! All the best, cobber. Cheers, Rowan |
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Subject: RE: Malcolm Douglas ill From: Steve Gardham Date: 10 Dec 08 - 04:00 PM Dave, Please warn him, as a national monument, he must not scare us like this! |
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Subject: RE: Malcolm Douglas ill From: Bonnie Shaljean Date: 10 Dec 08 - 03:59 PM > He looked a lot, lot better than when I saw him two days ago - a lot better. YESSSSS - that's what I was waiting to hear. It's great that he's up to even thinking about driving a computer, and I loved the quip. Here's looking forward to good news from Sheffield S10 2JF. B xxx |
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Subject: RE: Malcolm Douglas ill From: Folkiedave Date: 10 Dec 08 - 03:44 PM I have just returned from visiting Malcolm this evening with Ron and Jenny Day. He sends his regards to all those who have wished him well. Please feel free to send messages and cards if you knew him or have ever contacted him personally. Ward K1, Royal Hallamshire Hospital, Sheffield S10 2JF will get him. We have permission to take his laptop in - that will make him happier than anything, especially if he can get an internet connection (!!) I asked him for a quote to his many friends on here. "I liked the morphine but I don't intend to make a habit of it" was what he offered. He looked a lot, lot better than when I saw him two days ago - a lot better. He is likely to be in for a few days at the least. |
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Subject: RE: Malcolm Douglas ill From: IvanB Date: 10 Dec 08 - 02:58 PM Ever since I joined Mudcat and Malcolm was the first to respond to my query, I've regarded him in awe for both his innate good sense as well as his encyclopedic knowledge (or that to know where to look if he doesn't have the answer immediately at hand). For him to show human frailties such as illness is almost beyond my ken. But, life is life and, Malcolm, you have all my best wishes for a speedy and complete recovery. Along with Steve I can only offer my wishful thinking, but be assured I'm wishfully thinking as hard as I can for you. |
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Subject: RE: Malcolm Douglas ill From: Steve Gardham Date: 10 Dec 08 - 02:25 PM Many, many thanks, for all your good wishes. I'm not in the slightest bit religious and to the best of my knowledge I don't think Malcolm is, but if wishful thinking counts for anything Malcolm should make a very speedy recovery. A few of us this side of the pond have extensive indexes and access to enormous libraries, but Malcolm is very special, he holds much of this knowledge in his head! |
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Subject: RE: Malcolm Douglas ill From: GUEST,post elf Date: 10 Dec 08 - 02:17 PM Ward K1, Royal Hallamshire Hospital, Sheffield S10 2JF |
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Subject: RE: Malcolm Douglas ill From: SINSULL Date: 10 Dec 08 - 02:13 PM Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers. Mary |
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Subject: RE: Malcolm Douglas ill From: Brian Peters Date: 10 Dec 08 - 02:09 PM "Major truths, like benevolent madonnas, are sustained aloft by dozens of busy, cheerful angels of detail." Nicholson Baker When I scan through the names at the top of a thread I usually go straight to Malcolm's. Best wishes. Brian |
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Subject: RE: Malcolm Douglas ill From: Fred McCormick Date: 10 Dec 08 - 02:04 PM I've only just noticed this thread but I'd like to add my get well wishes to everyone else's. I'm sure I'm not the only Mudcat member to appreciate Malcolm's enormous knowledge and scholarship. |
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Subject: RE: Malcolm Douglas ill From: r.padgett Date: 10 Dec 08 - 02:01 PM I thought I posted here already but best of health to Malcolm ~ last seen at the TSF Meeting at Sheffield University just a few weeks ago with Steve Gardham and others Hope the weather gets a bit warmer too, might help Ray |
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Subject: RE: Malcolm Douglas ill From: HipflaskAndy Date: 10 Dec 08 - 01:38 PM Just found this thread. Wishing Malc a speedy recovery. Sending you best wishes and prayers from Leeds, Malcolm Get well - Duncan McFarlane |
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Subject: RE: Malcolm Douglas ill From: MartinRyan Date: 10 Dec 08 - 01:02 PM Just seen this. Every good wish to one of the key people in this community. Great to see how appreciated he is. Regards |
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Subject: RE: Malcolm Douglas ill From: Folkiedave Date: 10 Dec 08 - 12:58 PM I told Steve about this yesterday evening at around 5.00 pm UK time. To get to over 100 messages in 24 hours is a great achievement and I am sure Malcolm will be delighted. Well done to all of you. If anything could revive anyone you can. Thanks you for all your prayers and messages of good will. And I have printed the thread (just the names I hasten to add). I will see him this evening and will report on progress around 8.00 pm UK time. |
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Subject: RE: Malcolm Douglas ill From: Compton Date: 10 Dec 08 - 12:53 PM ....and a Big Get Well Soon from me as well...he has always sorted out out any queries I've raised and apart from a bit of a do we had about the EFDSS, I think the world of him!! Compton |
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Subject: RE: Malcolm Douglas ill From: RoyH (Burl) Date: 10 Dec 08 - 11:27 AM Hi Malcolm, Here's hoping that whatever is wrong with you can be put right as quickly as possible. Thoughts and prayers from the Harris family. Burl |
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Subject: RE: Malcolm Douglas ill From: Greenacres Date: 10 Dec 08 - 10:04 AM Best wishes and healing vibes to Malcolm from all here. Felicity |
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Subject: RE: Malcolm Douglas ill From: alanabit Date: 10 Dec 08 - 09:43 AM Undoubtedly one of the sharpest and most knowledgeable minds here. I will be wishing him a speedy recovery too. |
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Subject: RE: Malcolm Douglas ill From: The Sandman Date: 10 Dec 08 - 09:25 AM get well, soon. |
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Subject: RE: Malcolm Douglas ill From: Bryn Pugh Date: 10 Dec 08 - 09:22 AM Thoughts, prayers and blessings to Malcolm. Please get well soon. Thanks, Steve, for the info. - please keep us all informed. Erica and Bryn |
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Subject: RE: Malcolm Douglas ill From: AllisonA(Animaterra) Date: 10 Dec 08 - 09:03 AM Add my well-wishes to the rest- to one of the finest! Allison |
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Subject: RE: Malcolm Douglas ill From: GUEST,baz parkes Date: 10 Dec 08 - 07:56 AM Echoing all of the above, of course Good luck |
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Subject: RE: Malcolm Douglas ill From: rich-joy Date: 10 Dec 08 - 07:44 AM Here's hoping you're back on form ASAP, Malcolm! All the Best, Rich-Joy (in Down Under land). |
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Subject: RE: Malcolm Douglas ill From: treewind Date: 10 Dec 08 - 07:34 AM Wishing you all the best, Malcolm - one of the best things about Mudcat is the contributions from people like you! Anahata |
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Subject: RE: Malcolm Douglas ill From: Linda Kelly Date: 10 Dec 08 - 07:28 AM Best wishes Malcolm, and a speedy recovery. |
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Subject: RE: Malcolm Douglas ill From: John Minear Date: 10 Dec 08 - 07:25 AM Malcolm, you showed me that Mudcat could stand for really high quality research. You have become a trusted resource for my work. I wish you good health and a quick recovery. John in Virginia |
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Subject: RE: Malcolm Douglas ill From: Brian Hoskin Date: 10 Dec 08 - 07:21 AM I don't know Malcolm, but I know his name on a thread is a guarantee of a thoughtful and erudite contribution. Best wishes for a quick recovery Brian |
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Subject: RE: Malcolm Douglas ill From: SylviaN Date: 10 Dec 08 - 06:58 AM All the very best from me as well. Hugs. Sylvia |
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Subject: RE: Malcolm Douglas ill From: Derby Ram Date: 10 Dec 08 - 06:57 AM Get well very soon. All the best Keith |
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Subject: RE: Malcolm Douglas ill From: peregrina Date: 10 Dec 08 - 06:29 AM wishing you health and strength |
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Subject: RE: Malcolm Douglas ill From: Teribus Date: 10 Dec 08 - 06:01 AM My sincere and best wishes Malcolm for a full and speedy recovery. |
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Subject: RE: Malcolm Douglas ill From: Roberto Date: 10 Dec 08 - 05:55 AM Best wishes to Malcolm Douglas from Italy. Roberto |
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Subject: RE: Malcolm Douglas ill From: Stu Date: 10 Dec 08 - 05:47 AM Get well soon Malcolm - your contributions here are deeply appreciated by many. stigWeard |
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Subject: RE: Malcolm Douglas ill From: ard mhacha Date: 10 Dec 08 - 05:41 AM All the best Malcolm for a speedy recovery. Ard Mhacha |
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Subject: RE: Malcolm Douglas ill From: Bonnie Shaljean Date: 10 Dec 08 - 05:36 AM Wishing you strength and a speedy recovery - All the best, Bonnie |
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Subject: RE: Malcolm Douglas ill From: Zany Mouse Date: 10 Dec 08 - 05:15 AM Now hear this: Get well soon, OR ELSE ... Seriously, I hope everything goes well and like George P said - it leaves no mark. Positive thoughts winging their way from Worksop Blessings Rhiannon |
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Subject: RE: Malcolm Douglas ill From: Dave Hanson Date: 10 Dec 08 - 05:08 AM Best wishes Malcolm and get well soon. Dave H |
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Subject: RE: Malcolm Douglas ill From: GUEST, Sminky Date: 10 Dec 08 - 04:52 AM Fight that monster and get well soon, Malcolm. We're all pulling for you. |
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Subject: RE: Malcolm Douglas ill From: Mr Happy Date: 10 Dec 08 - 04:50 AM Malcolm, Fight the good fight & get well & back here soon! |
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Subject: RE: Malcolm Douglas ill From: Drumshanty Date: 10 Dec 08 - 04:44 AM Best wishes, Malcolm. You've been an inspiration to me... All the best Tracy |
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Subject: RE: Malcolm Douglas ill From: GUEST,MC Fat Date: 10 Dec 08 - 04:22 AM All the best Malc. Keep me informed Dave |
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Subject: RE: Malcolm Douglas ill From: GUEST,Ralphie Date: 10 Dec 08 - 04:14 AM Hopefully this thread will get longer as a demonstration of the regard that we all hold Malcolm in. My Best Wishes for a speedy and complete recovery. Ralph Jordan. (Folkiedave. keep the updates coming, as and when) |
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Subject: RE: Malcolm Douglas ill From: nutty Date: 10 Dec 08 - 04:11 AM Malcolm's contributions to Mudcat and folk in general are immeasurable - he has to get well. All best wishes Hazel Bolton |
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Subject: RE: Malcolm Douglas ill From: johnadams Date: 10 Dec 08 - 03:31 AM All positive thoughts and support from the Ryburn 3 Step gang. Get well soon. |
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Subject: RE: Malcolm Douglas ill From: Dave Sutherland Date: 10 Dec 08 - 03:20 AM Best Wishes from Traditions at the Tiger, Nottingham Dave Sutherland |
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Subject: RE: Malcolm Douglas ill From: MoorleyMan Date: 10 Dec 08 - 03:14 AM Only just found this thread - so may I add my very best wishes to all the rest. Get well real soon Malcolm, and whatever the problem is I'm sure they can sort it! MM |
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Subject: RE: Malcolm Douglas ill From: pavane Date: 10 Dec 08 - 02:30 AM And best wishes from Luxembourg. You are irreplaceable |
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Subject: RE: Malcolm Douglas ill From: Herga Kitty Date: 10 Dec 08 - 02:29 AM All best wishes from Harrow for a speedy return to health - and to your erudite postings on Mudcat. Kitty |
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Subject: RE: Malcolm Douglas ill From: GUEST,suzi Date: 10 Dec 08 - 02:09 AM Thoughts and prayers from me too...get well soon Malcolm. x |
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Subject: RE: Malcolm Douglas ill From: GUEST,Peace Date: 10 Dec 08 - 01:27 AM You're in my thoughts and prayers, Malcolm. |
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Subject: RE: Malcolm Douglas ill From: Little Robyn Date: 10 Dec 08 - 01:07 AM I'm never satisfied with an answer to a song query until Malcolm has spoken. Lots of love and healing thoughts to speed you back to us Malcolm. From Robyn in New Zealand |
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Subject: RE: Malcolm Douglas ill From: Colin Randall Date: 09 Dec 08 - 11:57 PM Best wishes from a stranger in Abu Dhabi. Folk - the world - needs people like Malcolm.. |
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Subject: RE: Malcolm Douglas ill From: GUEST Date: 09 Dec 08 - 10:47 PM Very sorry to hear it, you are always an inspiration, not just for your knowledge but for the reasoned and civilized way you interact with all here. Many prayers for you coming from the southern hills of Ohio...our healing circle will send energy for your recovery Wednesday evening. Bekki |
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Subject: RE: Malcolm Douglas ill From: NOMADMan Date: 09 Dec 08 - 10:18 PM Malcolm, you are truly a class act here at Mudcat - a source of countless helpful and informative posts. Please have a complete and speedy recovery. We need you. John |
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Subject: RE: Malcolm Douglas ill From: Surreysinger Date: 09 Dec 08 - 10:11 PM Malcom - sending you my very best wishes. Irene |
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Subject: RE: Malcolm Douglas ill From: Liam's Brother Date: 09 Dec 08 - 09:56 PM Malcolm, Looking forward to hearing news of your lightning-quick recovery. All the best, Dan |
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Subject: RE: Malcolm Douglas ill From: Jeri Date: 09 Dec 08 - 09:42 PM Malcolm, you're a big part of Mudcat for me. Please feel better soon. |
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Subject: RE: Malcolm Douglas ill From: Arkie Date: 09 Dec 08 - 09:29 PM Malcolm there is a big empty spot in the Mudcat Cafe. You can see it all the way out here in Arkansas. Hope you are back in your old spot soon. |
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Subject: RE: Malcolm Douglas ill From: Stewie Date: 09 Dec 08 - 09:29 PM Best wishes, Malcolm, get well soon. --Stewie. |
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Subject: RE: Malcolm Douglas ill From: Hollowfox Date: 09 Dec 08 - 08:28 PM Healing juju winging its way from the here, and a genuine purebred midwestern $@#!-reduction candle will be fired up when I get home from work, within the hour. |
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Subject: RE: Malcolm Douglas ill From: Susanne (skw) Date: 09 Dec 08 - 08:22 PM Malcolm, I'm looking forward to meeting you at the next Eurogathering, so from very selfish motives I wish you'll make a speedy recovery. All the best, and home by Christmas ... |
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Subject: RE: Malcolm Douglas ill From: meself Date: 09 Dec 08 - 08:04 PM Best wishes and get well soon - from Canada. Remember - you're needed here! |
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Subject: RE: Malcolm Douglas ill From: Joe Offer Date: 09 Dec 08 - 08:02 PM Malcolm, I hate threads like this, but I wish you well. -Joe- |
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Subject: RE: Malcolm Douglas ill From: Jim I Date: 09 Dec 08 - 07:47 PM As with everybody else I would like to contribute my prayers and best wishes for Malcolm's recovery. Where would we all be without him? There is only one Malcolm Douglas, in fact - if I may borrow from 'Highlander' - There can be only one! |
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Subject: RE: Malcolm Douglas ill From: Ebbie Date: 09 Dec 08 - 07:17 PM I forget which Mudcatter said it first but I use it a lot: "Get well soon, Malcolm. You'll feel better." Seriously, do. |
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Subject: RE: Malcolm Douglas ill From: Zen Date: 09 Dec 08 - 07:16 PM Have only met and played with Malcolm once but remember him well. All the best for a very speedy recovery Malcolm. Zen |
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Subject: RE: Malcolm Douglas ill From: Bat Goddess Date: 09 Dec 08 - 06:55 PM White light and healing thoughts aimed at you from this sector, too. The breadth and depth of your knowledge (as well as your love of the tradition and the music) and willingness to share is remarkable. Linn |
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Subject: RE: Malcolm Douglas ill From: semi-submersible Date: 09 Dec 08 - 06:53 PM Good wishes coming from Canada's left coast Maureen |
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Subject: RE: Malcolm Douglas ill From: Seamus Kennedy Date: 09 Dec 08 - 06:51 PM Malcolm, I've never met you, but I've admired your musical erudition for years here on the 'Cat. Get well soon. And Sorcha was wrong - they broke the mould BEFORE the made you. Seamus |
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Subject: RE: Malcolm Douglas ill From: Richie Date: 09 Dec 08 - 06:48 PM Get well Malcolm, My prayers are with you. Richie |
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Subject: RE: Malcolm Douglas ill From: Leadfingers Date: 09 Dec 08 - 06:44 PM Another Gentleman I have never met , or been in contact with , but have read his posts with interest ! All good wishes for a satisfactory outcome and more erudite postings on all things Folk ! |
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Subject: RE: Malcolm Douglas ill From: CET Date: 09 Dec 08 - 06:37 PM Best wishes for a speedy recovery, and many thanks for answers to more than one question. Edmund |
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Subject: RE: Malcolm Douglas ill From: Nerd Date: 09 Dec 08 - 06:35 PM I am always happy when Malcolm lays out a solid or even definitive (for now) answer to a query, and even happier on those rare occasions when I get there first. I hope for many more years of Malcolm beating me to it most of the time! |
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Subject: RE: Malcolm Douglas ill From: SussexCarole Date: 09 Dec 08 - 06:13 PM Get well soon wishes from us in Wales Carole & Andrew xx |
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Subject: RE: Malcolm Douglas ill From: stallion Date: 09 Dec 08 - 06:00 PM Never met Malcolm but have been advised by his knowledge in this place, get well soon Pete |
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Subject: RE: Malcolm Douglas ill From: Folkiedave Date: 09 Dec 08 - 05:54 PM Latest 10.45 pm Uk time. Malcolm is currently not sure which hospital he may finish up in - there are two major ones in Sheffield - and he is in the wrong one - if you see what I mean. So I will update people as soon as I know and thanks everyone for their kind thoughts, It is my intention to print this thread once I have somewhere to take it!! Dave |
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Subject: RE: Malcolm Douglas ill From: Q (Frank Staplin) Date: 09 Dec 08 - 05:53 PM His contributions help make Mudcat a wonderful place. All the best. Get well soon! |
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Subject: RE: Malcolm Douglas ill From: sian, west wales Date: 09 Dec 08 - 05:52 PM A gentleman and a scholar and a fount of knowledge - get well soon, Malcolm. I value your input, as does everyone here. sian |
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Subject: RE: Malcolm Douglas ill From: CapriUni Date: 09 Dec 08 - 05:43 PM Aww, geez. Get well soon, Malcolm. We do not need this, least of all, you. |
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Subject: RE: Malcolm Douglas ill From: Jack Campin Date: 09 Dec 08 - 05:36 PM Has somebody got an address for postcards? |
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Subject: RE: Malcolm Douglas ill From: ClaireBear Date: 09 Dec 08 - 05:09 PM Visualizing good health for you and a speedy return to Mudcat. Healing thoughts from northern California. Claire |
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Subject: RE: Malcolm Douglas ill From: kytrad (Jean Ritchie) Date: 09 Dec 08 - 05:07 PM Dear Malcolm, I feel I have known you a long time- we've exchanged letters, greetings passed on by others, I've had your helpful posts at Mudcat- but I guess we have never met in person. Anyway, I hold you one of my friends, and hope we shall meet one day (this side of Heaven!- isn't there an oldtime song that begins, If we never meet again this side of Heaven...?) But- this is to let you know that George and I are thinking of you, and wishing you soon return of your strength, goodfeeling, stamina, joy of life. That you'll rally to enjoy the winter holidays- Christmas, New Years Day, the turning of the seasons. Joy and blessings, Jean |
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Subject: RE: Malcolm Douglas ill From: s&r Date: 09 Dec 08 - 04:59 PM Luck and love Stu&Rusty |
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Subject: RE: Malcolm Douglas ill From: GUEST,Derek Schofield Date: 09 Dec 08 - 04:59 PM all best wishes for a speedy and full recovery Derek Schofield |
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Subject: RE: Malcolm Douglas ill From: GUEST,Tim Radford Date: 09 Dec 08 - 04:54 PM Best wishes from Tim Radford - in England on a visit |
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Subject: RE: Malcolm Douglas ill From: Fergie Date: 09 Dec 08 - 04:53 PM Hi Malcolm Get well soon. You are a gentleman straight form the top drawer. You have never failed to impress me with your knowledge and your helpfulness and your forensic approach to research and traditional singer. Kind regards and get well soon Fergus Russell |
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Subject: RE: Malcolm Douglas ill From: jacko@nz Date: 09 Dec 08 - 04:52 PM Very best wishes Malcolm Jack |
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Subject: RE: Malcolm Douglas ill From: MikeofNorthumbria Date: 09 Dec 08 - 04:42 PM Here's wishing you a speedy recovery Malcolm. Wassail! |
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Subject: RE: Malcolm Douglas ill From: Anne Lister Date: 09 Dec 08 - 04:32 PM Get well soon, Malcolm! Anne |
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Subject: RE: Malcolm Douglas ill From: George Papavgeris Date: 09 Dec 08 - 04:31 PM Best wishes from me too, Malcolm - whatever it is, may it go away and leave no mark. Fingers crossed for you over here. |
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Subject: RE: Malcolm Douglas ill From: Folkiedave Date: 09 Dec 08 - 04:26 PM I am sure Malcolm will be touched by the responses here and from all over the world. I will pass these on to him when I get chance please keep them coming. |
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Subject: RE: Malcolm Douglas ill From: bobad Date: 09 Dec 08 - 04:20 PM This place just isn't the same without you. Get well soon! |
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Subject: RE: Malcolm Douglas ill From: Richard Bridge Date: 09 Dec 08 - 04:15 PM I read his posts with more eagerness than any others here. |
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Subject: RE: Malcolm Douglas ill From: catspaw49 Date: 09 Dec 08 - 04:14 PM Malcolm is a truly iconic figure here and we are all sending our very best. Wherever else he lives, he is a resident of this little village and greatly repected by all. Whatever the problem......Malcolm, Spaw sends his best thoughts for whatever they're worth. Come back to us soon. Spaw PS---Updates appreciated |
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Subject: RE: Malcolm Douglas ill From: JHW Date: 09 Dec 08 - 04:08 PM Best Wishes for a comfortable time and hopes for a speedy recovery |
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Subject: RE: Malcolm Douglas ill From: Big Al Whittle Date: 09 Dec 08 - 04:04 PM take care Malcolm! best wishes al |
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Subject: RE: Malcolm Douglas ill From: Mick Pearce (MCP) Date: 09 Dec 08 - 04:01 PM Hope you recover soon Malcolm. Mick |
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Subject: RE: Malcolm Douglas ill From: Wyrd Sister Date: 09 Dec 08 - 03:45 PM Sorry that was me sans cookie |
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Subject: RE: Malcolm Douglas ill From: GUEST Date: 09 Dec 08 - 03:43 PM Thanks Steve - I've been dithering for days whether to say anything here! We all need him well again, the sooner the better. |
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Subject: RE: Malcolm Douglas ill From: Lighter Date: 09 Dec 08 - 03:41 PM Malcolm, get well quickly! |
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Subject: RE: Malcolm Douglas ill From: BB Date: 09 Dec 08 - 03:37 PM All the very best to Malcolm from Tom and me. Hurry back - there's no-one who comes near to your fund of knowledge! Barbara |
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Subject: RE: Malcolm Douglas ill From: Joybell Date: 09 Dec 08 - 03:36 PM Please pass on our thoughts too, Steve, when you can. Joy and Hildebrand |
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Subject: RE: Malcolm Douglas ill From: Sorcha Date: 09 Dec 08 - 03:35 PM You GOTTA get well, Malc! They broke the mould when they made you! |
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Subject: RE: Malcolm Douglas ill From: My guru always said Date: 09 Dec 08 - 03:35 PM Sending positive thoughts & candle lit! Hil |
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Subject: RE: Malcolm Douglas ill From: Ernest Date: 09 Dec 08 - 03:08 PM Best wishes for a speedy recovery! Ernest |
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Subject: RE: Malcolm Douglas ill From: katlaughing Date: 09 Dec 08 - 03:07 PM Thanks for letting us know and please keep us posted as you are able. Many thanksgivings coming from Colorado for a complete and speedy recovery. All good wishes to Malcolm. kat |
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Subject: RE: Malcolm Douglas ill From: Matthew Edwards Date: 09 Dec 08 - 02:58 PM Thanks to Steve and Dave for passing this on, and please let Malcolm know we are all wishing him well, and hope he will be fully recovered soon. Matthew |
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Subject: RE: Malcolm Douglas ill From: Maryrrf Date: 09 Dec 08 - 02:45 PM Here's hoping for speedy and complete recovery |
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Subject: RE: Malcolm Douglas ill From: Desert Dancer Date: 09 Dec 08 - 02:44 PM Hoping you'll be home and well soon, Malcolm. ~ Becky in Tucson |
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Subject: RE: Malcolm Douglas ill From: GUEST Date: 09 Dec 08 - 02:42 PM get well soon Malcom, we are thinking of you. |
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Subject: RE: Malcolm Douglas ill From: greg stephens Date: 09 Dec 08 - 02:35 PM Hang in there Malcolm |
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Subject: RE: Malcolm Douglas ill From: maeve Date: 09 Dec 08 - 02:28 PM Blessing and healing for you, Malcolm. maeve |
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Subject: RE: Malcolm Douglas ill From: Les from Hull Date: 09 Dec 08 - 02:23 PM Please pass on every good wish from Maggie and me. |
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Subject: RE: Malcolm Douglas ill From: John J Date: 09 Dec 08 - 02:20 PM ...but he's not ALLOWED to be ill, we need him here! Get well soon Malcolm, your presence is missed. We're all thinking of you. Best wishes, John |
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Subject: RE: Malcolm Douglas ill From: Dave the Gnome Date: 09 Dec 08 - 02:17 PM Fingers crossed in Salford! DeG |
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Subject: RE: Malcolm Douglas ill From: Azizi Date: 09 Dec 08 - 02:17 PM Positive vibrations are being sent from Pittsburgh, PA. |
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Subject: RE: Malcolm Douglas ill From: Haruo Date: 09 Dec 08 - 02:13 PM Ditto of course. |
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Subject: RE: Malcolm Douglas ill From: Waddon Pete Date: 09 Dec 08 - 02:12 PM .....and more winging their way from here! |
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Subject: RE: Malcolm Douglas ill From: Phil Edwards Date: 09 Dec 08 - 02:05 PM And here. There's only one Malcolm Douglas! |
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Subject: RE: Malcolm Douglas ill From: Anglo Date: 09 Dec 08 - 01:53 PM And from here! Speedy recovery, Malcolm. |
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Subject: RE: Malcolm Douglas ill From: Alice Date: 09 Dec 08 - 01:50 PM Get well wishes sent from here. Alice |
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Subject: RE: Malcolm Douglas ill From: Barry Finn Date: 09 Dec 08 - 01:45 PM Thanks for the notice I hope all goes well Malcolm, best of luck Barry |
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Subject: RE: Malcolm Douglas ill From: MMario Date: 09 Dec 08 - 01:43 PM Amen! Prayer wheels a cranking from this venue. |
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Subject: Malcolm Douglas ill From: Steve Gardham Date: 09 Dec 08 - 01:41 PM Hi, I've just received a very worrying call from 'Folkiedave' to inform me that Malcolm has been taken in to hospital and is seemingly very ill. Either Dave or I will update this post as we get more information. I'm sure all those who know Malcolm and have had queries answered by his encyclopedic knowledge of song on Mudcat, will wish him a speedy recovery. |
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