North Wales Singer - Vicki Williams - illness

Subject: BS: Positive thoughts needed please!
From: My guru always said
Date: 28 Jul 09 - 05:26 PM

Some Catters will have already seen from the Bull Bay festival thread that Vicki Williams is quite poorly at the moment and is unable to perform there this weekend. She is one of my dearest friends, pretty much a Sister really and I know that there are many other UK Folkies who would like to send good wishes to her.

Vicki doesn't often post here but her MudCat name is Buddug and she (and lovely husband Trefor) are very well-known on the UK folk music scene and are regulars at many UK festivals, their website is here!

Without going into too much detail (though she's given me her permission to post this) she'll be starting chemo tomorrow after recovering from pneumonia and pleurisy and is sounding very positive about it. Her medical team are very impressed with her physical strength at this time which is a very good sign! I know the power of the MudCat positive thought machine and I'm certain that she will appreciate good thoughts and blessings towards North Wales for her.

I have a candle lit tonight and am sending love and hugs for Vicki and for Trefor too.
Hil x

Subject: RE: BS: Positive thoughts needed please!
From: Emma B
Date: 28 Jul 09 - 05:29 PM

Vicki is an old friend too - we have shared many happy music moments

Thinking of you both
with love
'Em'

Subject: RE: BS: Positive thoughts needed please!
From: maeve
Date: 28 Jul 09 - 05:30 PM

Sending encouragement to Vicky and Trefor, from Maine.

maeve

Subject: RE: BS: Positive thoughts needed please!
From: Peace
Date: 28 Jul 09 - 05:30 PM

Well, whether or not it helps, she'll have good thoughts from me.

Subject: RE: BS: Positive thoughts needed please!
From: gnu
Date: 28 Jul 09 - 05:35 PM

Thoughts and prayers.

Subject: RE: BS: Positive thoughts needed please!
From: Severn
Date: 28 Jul 09 - 05:47 PM

Having met, heard and enjoyed Vicky & Trefor at Chester Folk Festival some years ago, good thoughts and prayers are coming Vicky's way from Laurel MD from one who's been through Chemo himself.

Subject: RE: BS: Positive thoughts needed please!
From: GUEST,North/South Annie
Date: 28 Jul 09 - 07:19 PM

Thinking of you both Vicki and Trefor and sending healing thoughts.
much love Annie X

Subject: RE: BS: Positive thoughts needed please!
From: Janie
Date: 28 Jul 09 - 07:38 PM

Good thoughts wending their way across the pond....

Janie

Subject: RE: BS: Positive thoughts needed please!
From: Leadfingers
Date: 28 Jul 09 - 07:54 PM

And from me too!!!!

Subject: RE: BS: Positive thoughts needed please!
From: Micca
Date: 28 Jul 09 - 09:57 PM

Such efforts as I can offer are theirs also, I also know the power for healing that the community here can exert, always with my thanks,
Micca

Subject: RE: BS: Positive thoughts needed please!
From: Paul Burke
Date: 29 Jul 09 - 01:58 AM

Best wishes to her and Trevor. Keep her fed, keep her strength up, keep her cheerful, don't let her get depressed. If cuddles could cure, I'm sure she'd be bouncing about.

Subject: RE: BS: Positive thoughts needed please!
From: open mike
Date: 29 Jul 09 - 03:19 AM

positive plus, plus!

Subject: RE: BS: Positive thoughts needed please!
From: jacqui.c
Date: 29 Jul 09 - 03:37 AM

Good thoughts from me too.

Subject: RE: BS: Positive thoughts needed please!
From: Sandra in Sydney
Date: 29 Jul 09 - 03:53 AM

best wishes winging their way from this side of the (big) pond

sandra

Subject: RE: BS: Positive thoughts needed please!
From: Morticia
Date: 29 Jul 09 - 03:57 AM

Give her my love and best wishes

Subject: RE: BS: Positive thoughts needed please!
From: katlaughing
Date: 29 Jul 09 - 10:55 AM

May Light, Life, Love, and Healing Energy surround her and fill her with abundant health.

And, here's a {{{{hug}}}} for you, too, Hils. It's not easy when a sister is going through something like this.

luvyakat

Subject: RE: BS: Positive thoughts needed please!
From: GUEST,Lady Policeman
Date: 29 Jul 09 - 03:56 PM

Best wishes from Sidmouth to Vicki and Trefor. I'll get Bill to sing a good Welsh song for you at the festival here and you'll be in our thoughts.
Love Kath and Bill

Subject: RE: BS: Positive thoughts needed please!
From: fat B****rd
Date: 29 Jul 09 - 03:57 PM

Kind thoughts and good wishes from Charlie in Dunfermline.

Subject: RE: BS: Positive thoughts needed please!
From: Herga Kitty
Date: 29 Jul 09 - 07:11 PM

All best wishes and hugs from me and Derek, and hoping to see and hear Vicki and Trefor soon!

Kitty
xxx

Subject: RE: BS: Positive thoughts needed please!
From: paula t
Date: 29 Jul 09 - 08:50 PM

We are thinking of you both.Positive thoughts!
Love and best wishes from Paula, Stuart, Sarah and Kathryn Tindall.XXXX

Subject: RE: BS: Positive thoughts needed please!
From: Andy Jackson
Date: 29 Jul 09 - 10:01 PM

Vicki and Trefor, two very good friends from the earliest days of Miskin. My thoughts and even my prayers, are with you.

Love you both,

Andy

Subject: RE: BS: Positive thoughts needed please!
From: olddude
Date: 29 Jul 09 - 11:14 PM

you got my thoughts and prayers also

Subject: RE: BS: Positive thoughts needed please!
From: M.Ted
Date: 30 Jul 09 - 01:18 AM

All the best thoughts, wishes, prayers, meditations, and felicitations that I can put into a virtual box go out to Vicki, with extra for Trefor and all the friends and family who support them--

Subject: RE: BS: Positive thoughts needed please!
From: Dave Roberts
Date: 30 Jul 09 - 03:04 AM

Best wishes and positive thoughts from Lost in the Mist, the Salt Town Poets and everyone in Middlewich.

Subject: RE: BS: Positive thoughts needed please!
From: Eye Lander
Date: 30 Jul 09 - 05:11 AM

My thoughts are with you both Vicki and Trefor. I am now lost for words so I shall do the pozie thinking bit.

Jillie

Subject: RE: BS: Positive thoughts needed please!
From: Tinker
Date: 30 Jul 09 - 09:01 AM

Blessings and Light from across the pond...

Tinker

Subject: RE: BS: Positive thoughts needed please!
From: GUEST,Neil D
Date: 30 Jul 09 - 11:40 AM

I too know the power of the Mudcat positive thoughts machine and allow me to be one small cog in that machine. I'm sending all the energy I can and some advice. Get the anti-nausea meds early and often
and stay as active as possible.

Subject: RE: BS: Positive thoughts needed please!
From: greensue
Date: 30 Jul 09 - 07:29 PM

Love and blessings to both Vicki and Trefor.
Sue

Subject: RE: BS: Positive thoughts needed please!
From: Richard Atkins
Date: 30 Jul 09 - 08:58 PM

Vicki and Trefor my thoughts and prayers to you both.
All Love Richard

Subject: RE: BS: Positive thoughts needed please!
From: VirginiaTam
Date: 31 Jul 09 - 03:00 AM

I have put a trace on this thread.
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Let's get this woman well.

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Subject: RE: BS: Positive thoughts needed please!
From: mouldy
Date: 31 Jul 09 - 05:33 AM

Only positive thoughts from me too!

Andrea

Subject: RE: BS: Positive thoughts needed please!
From: GUEST,Tony Franks
Date: 31 Jul 09 - 06:28 AM

Vicki - keep your focus on the things and the people you love; and sing!

Positive thoughts to you and I hope you'll be well enough to do the festival in Kent later in the year.

All my love and best wishes to you both.

Tony

Subject: RE: BS: Positive thoughts needed please!
From: Bobert
Date: 31 Jul 09 - 07:27 AM

Warm thoughts from the Blue Ridge...

Bobert

Subject: RE: BS: Positive thoughts needed please!
From: VirginiaTam
Date: 31 Jul 09 - 12:28 PM

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made of dozens of virtual hugs

Subject: RE: BS: Positive thoughts needed please!
From: treewind
Date: 31 Jul 09 - 12:36 PM

Warmest best wishes from me and Mary too
I think we also first met Trefor and Vicki at Miskin.

Anahata

Subject: RE: BS: Positive thoughts needed please!
From: My guru always said
Date: 01 Aug 09 - 05:04 AM

Many thanks to all who are thinking of Vicki and Trefor. I know that she will be checking this thread when she's feeling a bit better and that the good thoughts here (clever girl VT) will make her smile! Please keep the strength flowing to her & Trefor, I know Vicki is a very strong Lady but every little helps.

Subject: RE: BS: Positive thoughts needed please!
From: VirginiaTam
Date: 01 Aug 09 - 07:17 AM

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Back to thinking for Vicki's good health.

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Subject: RE: BS: Positive thoughts needed please!
From: VirginiaTam
Date: 02 Aug 09 - 07:51 AM

Another day and here am I thinking of Vicki. Sun is shining, lovely fluffy white clouds floating in a crisp blue sky. Listening first to Silly Sisters for pure loveliness then The Levellers for high energy.

It is part of the cure to wish to be cured. (Alexander Pope)

It is also part of the cure, to regularly think about and believe in the your return to good health.

Best wishes from Tam.

p.s. Someday, I hope to see you perform.

Subject: RE: BS: Positive thoughts needed please!
From: Zany Mouse
Date: 03 Aug 09 - 05:18 AM

I've already posted on this thread but the posting seems to have gone AWOL.

Vicki and Trefor, you are in our thoughts and as much positive, healing energy as possible are on their way to Wales for you to our wonderful Miskin friends.

Many people have fought illness and won and the Mudcat Thought Stream works magic.

Love and Blessings
Rhiannon and Mick

Subject: RE: BS: Positive thoughts needed please!
From: GUEST,VTam who dropped her hobnob in the tea
Date: 03 Aug 09 - 05:38 AM

Here I am again.

Still thinking and wishing.

Subject: RE: BS: Positive thoughts needed please!
From: Buddug
Date: 03 Aug 09 - 06:37 AM

Thank you, thank you, my friends, all of you. Thank you so much, Hils. Don't know what to say - except - because Hils was kindly very restrained in her posting, I trusted her and I knew she'd get it right, and she did - I'm going to be the one to tell you more now.

I've been diagnosed with breast cancer, undergoing chemo at the N. Wales Cancer Centre at Bodelwyddan - it's not far from us and is state-of-the-art world-class, thank goodness. I'm being treated as an out-patient at the moment, and it hasn't knocked me about yet, so hopefully I can still get to Tenterden and Banbury. Being very positive, it's not going to get me, I won't let it.

Thank you all so much for the positive thoughts, I'm sure they're helping.

You're all wonderful, I love the folk world so much.

Vicki

xx

Love to you all

Vicki
x

Subject: RE: BS: Positive thoughts needed please!
From: My guru always said
Date: 03 Aug 09 - 07:22 AM

Lovely to see you here on the Cat Vicki, know that you'll get through this! Sending love & Hugs to you & Trefor,
Hil x
who is still trying to find a good time to pop up & pop the kettle on....

Subject: RE: BS: Positive thoughts needed please!
From: Selchie - (RH)
Date: 03 Aug 09 - 11:56 AM

I'm thinking of you both, so sorry to hear the news Vicki but you will beat it. Am sending more love & positive thoughts.

Be brave & be strong, keep positive, everyone is willing you to come through this & be well again.

Candle lit,

& love from Rosie

Subject: RE: BS: Positive thoughts needed please!
From: Busy Lizzy
Date: 03 Aug 09 - 05:32 PM

Hey Vicki and Trefor, we talked about you both lots sang lots of songs for you and you should have felt those vibes and thoughts over the weekend, much love and good wishes from all of us at Bull Bay - the hotel staff and all of us here missed you but you were with us all the way! Keep strong - singing is good for you! And we'll look forward to welcoming you back into the fold when you are ready.

LOVE Liz 'n all of us at Bull Bay this weekend! xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Subject: RE: BS: Positive thoughts needed please!
From: skipy
Date: 03 Aug 09 - 05:45 PM

Fingers crossed for a rapid & full recovery, with my best wishes
Skipy

Subject: RE: BS: Positive thoughts needed please!
From: SussexCarole
Date: 03 Aug 09 - 07:02 PM

Our love & best wishes to you both - We missed you this weekend.

Carole & Andrew xxx

Subject: RE: BS: Positive thoughts needed please!
From: GUEST,Cindy
Date: 04 Aug 09 - 03:52 AM

Hi Vicki and Trefor. You won't know who Cindy is as I don't often come on the Mudcat but its Barbara here (and Jim). We missed you so much at Bull Bay. Your ears were probably burning red hot with all the great things people were saying about you. Lots and lots of love, positive thoughts, prayers and whatever you want from all of us here in Chester. Hope to see you soon. xxxxxxxxxxxxx

Subject: RE: BS: Positive thoughts needed please!
From: My guru always said
Date: 04 Aug 09 - 10:18 AM

Managed to get away from work a few hours early today so I'm playing Timeless Land on the stereo & got a candle lit for Vicki. Oh, did I forget to mention a glass of wine - well, the sun IS over the mainbrace or whatever that saying ought to be *grin* Positive thoughts!

Subject: RE: BS: Positive thoughts needed please!
From: Bass Harmony
Date: 04 Aug 09 - 01:46 PM

Loads of Love and thoughts winging their way to you across the Cheshire plain and over the Welsh mountains. I remember the shock we had when my brother got that dreaded diagnosis. He is now fully recovered and gigging as much as ever. He wrote one of the most beautiful tunes I have ever had the privilege to play. I will be playing it next for you dedicated to your swift recovery and spending a lovely weekend together (with Trefor of course) in Anglesey next August.
Hang on in there both of you.
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Subject: RE: BS: Positive thoughts needed please!
From: VirginiaTam
Date: 05 Aug 09 - 03:25 AM

{{{Vivki}}}

Triple hug today because I missed posting yesterday.

Subject: RE: BS: Positive thoughts needed please!
From: alanabit
Date: 05 Aug 09 - 05:44 AM

I do not know you, but everyone here is on your side anyway and it will not hurt if one more comes out and says it. I wish you well and look forward to hearing of your continued recovery.

Subject: RE: BS: Positive thoughts needed please!
From: Mr Happy
Date: 05 Aug 09 - 08:47 AM

Vicky,

'urry up & get well!

The Chester Fiddle-Dee-Dee bunch'll be starting up again in September & they'll need you there to show 'em how to play properly!

Best Wishes

Mr H

Subject: RE: BS: Positive thoughts needed please!
From: My guru always said
Date: 06 Aug 09 - 12:27 AM

Spoke to Vicki last night & she's sounding very positive, though there do appear to be complications. She's such a strong Lady that I know she'll do everything she can to beat this. Please keep sending those positive thoughts, she'll read this thread whenever she's able & I know that she and Trefor appreciate the love and care that's flowing to them. Thanks!

Subject: RE: BS: Positive thoughts needed please!
From: VirginiaTam
Date: 06 Aug 09 - 02:57 AM

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Subject: RE: BS: Positive thoughts needed please!
From: Polly Squeezebox
Date: 06 Aug 09 - 05:50 PM

Reiki distance project set up and crystal charged.

Positive and loving thoughts being sent to you both Vicki and Trefor.

Pauline, Jack & Zak xx

Subject: RE: BS: Positive thoughts needed please!
From: Andy Jackson
Date: 06 Aug 09 - 08:23 PM

Thinking of you both, often.

Andy

Subject: RE: BS: Positive thoughts needed please!
From: VirginiaTam
Date: 07 Aug 09 - 03:22 AM

Oh I can't get me winkle out

Isn't it a sin

I can't get me winkle out

Isn't it a doer

I've tried everything from a bloody great pin

Has anybody here got a skewer


Just thought I'd share that from last night's folk session (Blackmore in exhile) Writtle, Essex.

Thought maybe a little chuckle to start the day.

Subject: RE: BS: Positive thoughts needed please!
From: My guru always said
Date: 07 Aug 09 - 04:40 AM

Sounds like you go to some great sessions VT, keep up the good work!

Subject: RE: BS: Positive thoughts needed please!
From: Flash Company
Date: 07 Aug 09 - 05:07 AM

Will be meeting up with our dear friend Petrina who benifitted from the rush of love from Mudcat a couple of years ago when she had(as she put it) her hysterical rectum. We will raise a glass to Vicki's recovery!

FC

Subject: RE: BS: Positive thoughts needed please!
From: VirginiaTam
Date: 09 Aug 09 - 07:08 AM

Just another fine day for thinking fine, just thoughts and wishing you to be just fine.

Subject: RE: BS: Positive thoughts needed please!
From: Fran
Date: 09 Aug 09 - 01:15 PM

Thinking of you Vicki, enjoyed your lovely singing in Cromer and you said you had a cold, never thought it would have got this bad, take care and chin up.

look forward to hearing you sing at next years F on the P.

Subject: RE: BS: Positive thoughts needed please!
From: My guru always said
Date: 10 Aug 09 - 08:16 AM

Was at the Trout in Lechlade over the weekend and lots of Vicki & Trefor's friends were there and were all sending love & hugs!!

Subject: RE: BS: Positive thoughts needed please!
From: Andy Jackson
Date: 10 Aug 09 - 10:15 AM

There was a very special moment at Lechlade during the weekend when Mary Droscher rang Vicki and the entire room shouted "hello Vicki" at her.
Andy

Subject: RE: BS: Positive thoughts needed please!
From: Lonesome EJ
Date: 10 Aug 09 - 11:19 AM

Best thoughts and wishes from Colorado!

Subject: RE: BS: Positive thoughts needed please!
From: Richard Atkins
Date: 10 Aug 09 - 08:49 PM

Mary Droscher will be calling Vicki from Crorperdy to hear Fairports Meet on The Ledge late Saturday.
Dave Guest Last sing at Grove as the above then ?

Subject: RE: BS: Positive thoughts needed please!
From: semi-submersible
Date: 11 Aug 09 - 02:24 AM

Good wishes to you, sent from a stranger on the far side of Canada.

Subject: RE: BS: Positive thoughts needed please!
From: Hawker
Date: 11 Aug 09 - 04:29 AM

Hanging my head in shame, have been so wrapped up in my own small problems that I missed this thread, So sorry to hear the news Vicki, Love, Hugs, hope and healing coming your (and Trefor's) way from sunny Cornwall. Seems forever since we last saw you both.
Hugs Lucy & Kevin x

Subject: RE: BS: Positive thoughts needed please!
From: Polly Squeezebox
Date: 11 Aug 09 - 08:30 AM

Wiltshire sunshine is sparkling of the crystal which is charged for your healing, Vicki. Stay strong and positive, know you are very loved and constantly in our thoughts.

Pauline Jack & Zak

Subject: RE: BS: Positive thoughts needed please!
From: billybob
Date: 11 Aug 09 - 11:48 AM

lighting a candle,Positive thoughts and love,( and love to Hils too)
Wendy

Subject: RE: BS: Positive thoughts needed please!
From: Merek'n'Dary
Date: 11 Aug 09 - 05:27 PM

We are thinking of you every day Vicki and also Trefor that he is ok too supporting you. Will definitely be in touch from Cropredy so that you can "Meet on the Ledge" with all your friends!

Love you loads

Merek'n'Dary

Subject: RE: BS: Positive thoughts needed please!
From: My guru always said
Date: 11 Aug 09 - 05:40 PM

Candle lit tonight, sending love & hugs to Vicki & Trefor! Will try to join with 'Meet on the Ledge' from Grove, Richard will probably be day-tripping to Cropredy & joining with Merek'n'Dary - if he can find them on the field *grin*

Lucy m'darling, we're still sending love & good thoughts for you and your Mum and all the family, hardly small problems!!

Thanks to all for keeping the flow of positive thoughts heading Vicki's way, what a good place this is!

Hil x (thanks Wendy)

Subject: RE: BS: Positive thoughts needed please!
From: VirginiaTam
Date: 12 Aug 09 - 01:28 PM

WAIT!   Only a moment.

A faerie friend will be along soon to wish you good health.

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Subject: RE: BS: Positive thoughts needed please!
From: Phot
Date: 12 Aug 09 - 04:02 PM

Very best wishes and thoughts from the pair of us, hope to catch up with the pair of you at Banbury.

Wassail!! Chris and Fiona

Subject: RE: BS: Positive thoughts needed please!
From: My guru always said
Date: 14 Aug 09 - 04:15 AM

We're away to Grove today and will doubtless be remembering Johnny Collins there amongst some of his close friends. We'll also be sending positive thoughts to Vicki & Trefor over the weekend who have taken their caravan away for a few days with some friends. Keeping fingers crossed for good weather for everyone this weekend.
Hil

Subject: RE: BS: Positive thoughts needed please!
From: My guru always said
Date: 16 Aug 09 - 06:24 PM

Back from Grove & many friends have been sending good wishes to Vicki & Trefor. I know that the Cropredy 'Meet on the Ledge' moments were phoned through to Vicki, she would have loved to have been there but can't risk the possibility of any infections at the moment.

Sending positive thoughts, candle lit!

Subject: RE: BS: Positive thoughts needed please!
From: Paul Burke
Date: 16 Aug 09 - 06:37 PM

+++++++ I think.

Subject: RE: BS: Positive thoughts needed please!
From: Richard Atkins
Date: 16 Aug 09 - 09:25 PM

I sat on the grass outside at Grove thinking of Vicki and Trefor at the Meet On The Ledge time at Cropredy.
Thank you Derek

Subject: RE: BS: Positive thoughts needed please!
From: VirginiaTam
Date: 17 Aug 09 - 02:49 PM

here again... and thinking at ya!

Subject: RE: BS: Positive thoughts needed please!
From: Art Thieme
Date: 17 Aug 09 - 06:39 PM

If I'd ever been able to cross the pond, I might know the music of these folks. Just know that those good thoughts are wending their way in your direction as I write this! Be well---and soon!!

Art Thieme

Subject: RE: BS: Positive thoughts needed please!
From: VirginiaTam
Date: 19 Aug 09 - 02:33 AM

Thinking about light and sending to you.

star winking and moon rocking in velvet sky

sun sending dancing sparkles on water

Just light

Subject: RE: BS: Positive thoughts needed please!
From: My guru always said
Date: 19 Aug 09 - 11:57 AM

Had very good news from Vicki earlier. She's had her 4th chemo session and apparently the lump behind her left eye has been shrinking & she can see better now. She's hoping to be able to go to Tenterden & Banbury festivals in October. She really appreciates all the positive thoughts and is sure that they're helping!! Many thanks to all who've been thinking of Vicki & Trefor, please keep up the good work!!

Subject: RE: BS: Positive thoughts needed please!
From: GUEST,Neil D
Date: 19 Aug 09 - 03:05 PM

Hurray!!!!!!!!

Subject: RE: BS: Positive thoughts needed please!
From: VirginiaTam
Date: 20 Aug 09 - 02:46 AM

 
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Subject: RE: BS: Positive thoughts needed please!
From: Sandra in Sydney
Date: 20 Aug 09 - 05:24 AM

I'll second that!

sandra

Subject: RE: BS: Positive thoughts needed please!
From: paula t
Date: 20 Aug 09 - 06:59 AM

Hopeful news!We are still here and still sending positive thoughts.

Love,
Paula, Stuart, Sarah and Kathryn

xxxx

Subject: RE: BS: Positive thoughts needed please!
From: gnu
Date: 20 Aug 09 - 02:26 PM

Great news.

Subject: RE: BS: Positive thoughts needed please!
From: Zany Mouse
Date: 20 Aug 09 - 05:05 PM

Thank goodness there is some good news at last.

Keep it up Vicki.

Love and Blessings
Rhiannon and Mick

Subject: RE: BS: Positive thoughts needed please!
From: My guru always said
Date: 21 Aug 09 - 04:45 AM

We're off to Moira Festival today but Vicki and Trefor will be in our thoughts, here's hoping that Vicki will keep on improving!

Subject: RE: BS: Positive thoughts needed please!
From: Bryn Pugh
Date: 21 Aug 09 - 07:24 AM

Candles and incense tonight for you both.

May the Great Mother and the All Father heal and comfort you both.

So mote it be.

Love from Erica and Bryn

Subject: RE: BS: Positive thoughts needed please!
From: VirginiaTam
Date: 24 Aug 09 - 02:26 PM

still peeking in, to see wazzup!

Still thinking the good thoughts.

Subject: RE: BS: Positive thoughts needed please!
From: My guru always said
Date: 24 Aug 09 - 06:04 PM

Candle lit tonight for Vicki, think it'll be another chemo session tomorrow!

Subject: RE: BS: Positive thoughts needed please!
From: VirginiaTam
Date: 25 Aug 09 - 02:50 AM

Things to do today

Think about Vicki and Trefor.
Focus thought on the session and afterwards.
Imagine the treatment breaking down the tumour, erasing edge away from circumference and thinning out the core. Fading ever fading.
Wishing coping power unto Vicki that the side effects from treatment are not too terrible.

hope and light for today and the days to come.

Subject: RE: BS: Positive thoughts needed please!
From: Buddug
Date: 25 Aug 09 - 06:08 PM

I can't tell you all how much I appreciate this. Thanks for the Cropredy moment, Merek and Dary!

5th chemo and no side effects yet - feeling better every day - all your positive thoughts must be working.

I'm quite overwhelmed by all your good wishes and thoughts, you're all wonderful.

Lots of love to all.

Vicki
xx

Subject: RE: BS: Positive thoughts needed please!
From: Richard Atkins
Date: 25 Aug 09 - 09:36 PM

Buddug
At The Meet On The Ledge time many Chinese Lanterns drfted across the sky. We will never know who sent them up but extra candles were going for it that night!
All love and thoughts to you and Trefor
Richard

Subject: RE: BS: Positive thoughts needed please!
From: My guru always said
Date: 27 Aug 09 - 04:54 AM

So glad to see you here Vicki and that you're still fighting well, those positive thoughts are pretty powerful - we'll keep 'em coming!!

Subject: RE: BS: Positive thoughts needed please!
From: GUEST,Noreen
Date: 27 Aug 09 - 11:15 AM

((((( Vicki and Trefor )))))

Subject: RE: BS: Positive thoughts needed please!
From: Paul Burke
Date: 27 Aug 09 - 11:20 AM

5th chemo and no side effects yet - feeling better every day

That's the way to do it! Keep it up.

Subject: RE: BS: Positive thoughts needed please!
From: Pistachio
Date: 27 Aug 09 - 11:32 AM

Please accept more good wishes. My neighbours' 23 year old daughter was in the same boat last year and the medics worked their magic.
The mudcat caring chorus certainly seems to be working. Keep smiling.
Hazel.x

Subject: RE: BS: Positive thoughts needed please!
From: Polly Squeezebox
Date: 27 Aug 09 - 05:53 PM

Keeping you both in our thoughts and hearts, sending you blessings, light and love. Keep the crystal in the ley Vicki - it's working for you.

May those that I hold sacred support and strengthen you.

Pauline, Jack & Jack xx

Subject: RE: BS: Positive thoughts needed please!
From: Leadfingers
Date: 27 Aug 09 - 06:05 PM

Good Luck Vicky

Subject: RE: BS: Positive thoughts needed please!
From: My guru always said
Date: 28 Aug 09 - 03:28 AM

That was sneaky Terry, well done!!

Off to Shrewsbury later this morning, but we'll be thinking of Vicki & Trefor and raising our glass to them occasionally! Please keep those positive thoughts directed towards North Wales, I know Vicki's going to beat this but we can all help.

Have a lovely weekend Folks and safe journeys if you're on the road!

Subject: RE: BS: Positive thoughts needed please!
From: My guru always said
Date: 01 Sep 09 - 01:08 PM

While we were at Shrewsbury we took some time out to visit Vicki & Trefor with Merek'n'Dary and passed on lots of good wishes and hugs. They were very pleased to see us all though we only stayed for an hour or so.

They're hopeful that they'll be able to go to Tenterden Festival and also Banbury Festival which would be wonderful if Vicki is feeling well enough *grin* So, if you're going to either of those, please save up your hugs for Vicki & Trefor but stay at a distance if you've anything infectious, coz Vicki can't afford to catch anything!!

Subject: RE: BS: Positive thoughts needed please!
From: Sandra in Sydney
Date: 01 Sep 09 - 07:30 PM

good news

sandra

Subject: RE: BS: Positive thoughts needed please!
From: GUEST
Date: 02 Sep 09 - 09:43 AM

Love n hugs to you both....keep positive. Sooz. xxx

Subject: RE: BS: Positive thoughts needed please!
From: My guru always said
Date: 05 Sep 09 - 11:55 AM

Am constantly reminded of Vicki & Trefor by the lovely picture she painted of our cottage which is hanging on the wall. Sending lots of positive thoughts & hoping they're having a good weekend!

Subject: RE: BS: Positive thoughts needed please!
From: The Barden of England
Date: 05 Sep 09 - 05:21 PM

I'm really hoping that Vicki & Trefor will be at Tenterden as I'm on the same billing as them (along with Viki Swan & Johnny Dyer, Nibs van der Spuy, & Jeff Warner) and it's been a while since I heard them. Just love their songs - and their company.

John Barden

Subject: RE: BS: Positive thoughts needed please!
From: VirginiaTam
Date: 05 Sep 09 - 05:27 PM

Wish I could go to Tenterden. the breaks of being married to a college lecturer, means he can't go off every weekend to follow festivals.

Sigh.

Ah well still good thoughts coming from me for your continued healing.

Subject: RE: BS: Positive thoughts needed please!
From: VirginiaTam
Date: 07 Sep 09 - 02:43 AM

Hi Vikci!

How's it going? How about some imagination tickling?

Multi coloured banners fluttering in the breeze, brass bells tinkling away, snow capped Himilayas etching out a sharp blue sky. Monks chanting quietly in favour of your healing.

One ancient wizened little man in bright yellow robes, touching your forehead with one finger tip and slowly pulling the offending illness (cocoon shaped) out. Cupped now in his wrinkled old hands, it transforms into a butterfly and wafts away on the wind.

Subject: RE: BS: Positive thoughts needed please!
From: My guru always said
Date: 07 Sep 09 - 02:56 AM

Lovely thought VT!!!

Subject: RE: BS: Positive thoughts needed please!
From: VirginiaTam
Date: 09 Sep 09 - 02:22 PM

Whoa! Who needs to imagine Himalayas carving jagged line on deep blue sky when you live in North Wales.

Seeing this on even a semi regular basis beats imagination any day.

Only visited Wales once. Step daughter now in Swansea, used to live in Treforest when we visited her. Wales is gorgeous. People are pretty awesome too. And why wouldn't they be with all that loveliness around them?

When we get the caravan, will do a proper long Wales visit.

BTW! Hi Vicki and Trefor. Thinking more light and positive energy at ya both.

Subject: RE: BS: Positive thoughts needed please!
From: My guru always said
Date: 14 Sep 09 - 06:18 PM

More chemo tomorrow, sending positive thoughts to Vicki & Trefor!
Love & Hugs,
Hil x

Subject: RE: BS: Positive thoughts needed please!
From: sing4peace
Date: 14 Sep 09 - 09:01 PM

Dear Vicki and Trefor - I don't know you yet but your names are on my fridge now. That's where all the prayer intentions go. I'll be adding my thoughts and prayers into this thread that weaves you both tighter into a community that obviously loves you both very much.

Sending you big light from the smallest town in the smallest county in the smallest state.

Joyce K.

Subject: RE: BS: Positive thoughts needed please!
From: My guru always said
Date: 23 Sep 09 - 07:10 AM

Have had good news from Vicki yesterday *grin* Her Oncologist is now talking 'long-term' with lots of ongoing treatment for the cancerous cells, which is fantastic!

She's certain that your positive thoughts have helped & we have now formed the 'Yew Tree Appreciation Society' as the 'miracle drug' she is being treated with came from yew trees!

Please keep up the good thoughts!

Subject: RE: BS: Positive thoughts needed please!
From: Sandra in Sydney
Date: 23 Sep 09 - 08:24 AM

I wouldn't know a yew if I ran into it, but I do know they are long lived.

Excellent choice of medicine.

sandra

Subject: RE: BS: Positive thoughts needed please!
From: sing4peace
Date: 23 Sep 09 - 01:16 PM

To know, know, know yew
is to love, love, love yew...

;-)
Joyce

Subject: RE: BS: Positive thoughts needed please!
From: Joe Offer
Date: 23 Sep 09 - 03:52 PM

Say, do you think perhaps we could retire the "positive thoughts needed" title? We've been getting too many threads with this same title, and it gets confusing. I'm reluctant to change the title, because I don't know how much or how little should be revealed in the thread title - that's best determined by the thread originator. However, if it's a situation that can't be revealed, then perhaps it's better not to have a thread at all.
But we do have a long-standing policy that thread titles should be specific.
I'm sending a copy of this to the thread originator.
-Joe-

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From a personal standpoint, let me say that I feel that "positive thoughts needed" has semi-religious connotations that may be off-putting to people not of that particular persuasion (like me, for instance). Although they may have good wishes for whoever is suffering, they may feel excluded. Perhaps it's better to describe the predicament in the thread title, and let people express their wishes as they will. I would never post good wishes in a "good thoughts needed" thread - to me, it feels too much like "put your hands on the radio" gospel preaching. For this thread, Vicki Williams - illness might be an appropriate title, or maybe North Wales singer Vicki Williams - illness. Way back in 1999, we had quite a squabble about this and came up with an uneasy truce - agreeing that we would avoid prayer and related threads and keep it to expressions of sympathy and support for people known by the folk community, not for strangers.

Subject: RE: BS: Positive thoughts needed please!
From: VirginiaTam
Date: 23 Sep 09 - 03:55 PM

Dear me. I have been lax.

Still in my thoughts Vicki.

Subject: RE: BS: Positive thoughts needed please!
From: My guru always said
Date: 23 Sep 09 - 04:59 PM

Totally understand Joe's misgivings regarding the thread title etc & would be quite happy for the title to be changed to 'North Wales Singer - Vicki Williams - illness' and I'm certain that Vicki would be OK with that, no problem!!

Subject: RE: BS: Positive thoughts needed please!
From: olddude
Date: 23 Sep 09 - 05:18 PM

Joe
I think we are getting pretty ridiculous. When someone you care about is ill it gets pretty lame to simply say I am sorry to hear that. Some of us Pray some light candles, some send thoughts ... The point is good people take time out to think about the person ... like this very good person Vicki who will get my prayers. For many people here at mudcat, I dragged out my rosary. You don't say the rosary in 5 minutes it takes time. I did it out of love even if they didn't believe that was ok. I did it for them as my way of saying I love you.

Someone please print out the flow chart or object diagram so we can code the proper response ...

my apologies for the outburst, please continue to get better my friend

with love
Dan

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Very simple, Dan - use specific thread titles, not titles that have been used dozens of times before. When somebody is sick, give their name and say they're sick.
-Joe Offer-

Subject: RE: North Wales Singer - Vicki Williams - illness
From: Tig
Date: 23 Sep 09 - 06:08 PM

Wow - just found this thread! Now I know why the weather was c*** about that time :-)and why I've been thinking about you both.

Of course you can have loads of extra thoughts and zen hugs heading towards you. I'll tell Katy and she can send them from Bangor where she's just gone to uni.

Keep smiling and writing. Hope you make the festivals but don't push it too hard. You have to think of yourselves first.

Lots of love and BIG hugs
Tig,Firecat and John.
xxxxxx

Subject: RE: North Wales Singer - Vicki Williams - illness
From: My guru always said
Date: 24 Sep 09 - 03:21 AM

Joe, many thanks for thinking about it & changing the thread title, it's obvious that it had been 'in hiding' and friends like Tig didn't see it.

Dan, thanks for those thoughts, you made my eyes leak *grin*

Richard & I are off now to the USA for the Portsmouth Maritime Festival and the Getaway *yipee* so probably won't be online for a while. Please keep thinking those good thoughts for Vicki & Trefor, it's obviously helping!
Thanks,
Hil x

Subject: RE: North Wales Singer - Vicki Williams - illness
From: SunrayFC
Date: 24 Sep 09 - 03:31 AM

Not sure why, but only just picked this up.

On behalf of the Sunray Folk Club, our best wishes.

Lovely people.

Subject: RE: North Wales Singer - Vicki Williams - illness
From: Splott Man
Date: 24 Sep 09 - 04:37 AM

Boy, have I been out of the loop here! You either hear news as soon as its out, or everyone assumes you already know, and say nothing.

All my best wishes to you both, Vicki & Trefor. Things sound very positive.

Will those of you going to Banbury please give them both a big cwtch from me and the Dame.

Lots of love,

Splott Man

Subject: RE: North Wales Singer - Vicki Williams - illness
From: GUEST,Graham Bradshaw
Date: 24 Sep 09 - 04:41 AM

Bloody hell. Only just seen this, and somehow managed to not hear about it over the Summer. Must have my head in the sand.

Anyway, best wishes Vicki and hope the recovery continues well.

Love,
Graham Bradshaw

Subject: RE: North Wales Singer - Vicki Williams - illness
From: mandotim
Date: 24 Sep 09 - 05:04 AM

I missed this too; very best wishes to one of my favourite singers and an all-round good 'un. Hope to see you back at the festivals very soon.
Tim

Subject: RE: North Wales Singer - Vicki Williams - illness
From: bubblyrat
Date: 24 Sep 09 - 05:32 AM

We missed it too,although we heard "something" a while back,and joined the chorus of telephone well-wishers at Lechlade. So get well soon and PLEASE come to Banbury ,Vicki----I was going to make a point of asking the Club Steward to get some extra bottles of port in for you !
Roger & Karen XX

Subject: RE: North Wales Singer - Vicki Williams - illness
From: Chris Green
Date: 24 Sep 09 - 05:33 AM

Best of luck Vicki from Chris and the rest of Isambarde!

Subject: RE: North Wales Singer - Vicki Williams - illness
From: Mr Happy
Date: 24 Sep 09 - 06:14 AM

The Chester Fiddle-Dee-Dee group are still awaiting your prescence, remember Vicki & Trefor, 'Always look on the bright side of life!'

Best wishes for speedy return to good health from me & all in Chester!

Subject: RE: North Wales Singer - Vicki Williams - illness
From: MoorleyMan
Date: 24 Sep 09 - 06:37 AM

Shit! I, like many others it seems, had also completely missed this thread over the summer. Must've been the title?

What can I say? I've known Vicki and Trefor for a while now and am privileged to count them as friends.
Vicki's one of those special ladies, a fine singer and luvly luvly person, and hey, life's always so unfair to the best folks ain't it?
Still, I'm so glad things are progressing well for her now, treatments are working, and may I add my strongest voice and biggest warmest hugs to the massive chorus of well-wishes for her recovery? And all power to Trefor, her tower of strength...
You WILL pull thru, Buddug, I just know you will...

MM x

Subject: RE: North Wales Singer - Vicki Williams - illness
From: muppitz
Date: 24 Sep 09 - 07:40 AM

I think something my Uncle said once is appropriate here, "You never know how strong a person is until you put them in hot water".

Kick its bloody ass Vicki!

muppitz
x
(aka that lass from the food tent that can sing a bit!)

Subject: RE: North Wales Singer - Vicki Williams - illness
From: RoyH (Burl)
Date: 24 Sep 09 - 07:49 AM

Best wishes and positive thoughts from Mrs Burl and me. Burl

Subject: RE: North Wales Singer - Vicki Williams - illness
From: Acorn4
Date: 24 Sep 09 - 08:10 AM

A friend of mine started chemo yesterday.

Really enjoyed playing along with you both at Bedworth, and glad things are going in such a positive direction. Look forward to hearing you both ASAP.

Dave and Julia Taylor

Subject: RE: North Wales Singer - Vicki Williams - illness
From: Mo the caller
Date: 24 Sep 09 - 09:30 AM

I've only just seen this too( so the change of title had an effect).

Best wishes, I think of you when I play Cottilon on the recorder.

Subject: RE: North Wales Singer - Vicki Williams - illness
From: Buddug
Date: 24 Sep 09 - 11:18 AM

Thank you all so very, very much, Guru let me know me about the change of thread title this morning, I'm so grateful to you all, and your thoughts and support. We'll be at Tenterden and Banbury, as long as nothing changes in the meantime. Somehow or other, I've had 9 chemos without my immune system being affected - it's all your good wishes doing it, isn't it! Believe me, I'm not going to let anything keep me from Tenterden and Banbury if I can help it - I've missed all of you and the folk scene so much over the summer, I'm going to be there. I hope you'll all like my new hair! It looks much the same as my old hair only a bit longer... Just don't pull it enthusiastically...

Lots of love to all of you

Subject: RE: North Wales Singer - Vicki Williams - illness
From: Dave MacKenzie
Date: 24 Sep 09 - 11:37 AM

I'm another one that didn't pick up the old title. You'll be in our prayers from now on.

Subject: RE: North Wales Singer - Vicki Williams - illness
From: RobbieWilson
Date: 24 Sep 09 - 01:49 PM

First I have seen this thread too, though I did speak to my Guru at Shrewsbury.

I'm really pleased to hear things are going so well and look forward to seeing you guys at Banbury.

love Robbie

Subject: RE: North Wales Singer - Vicki Williams - illness
From: VirginiaTam
Date: 24 Sep 09 - 02:06 PM

What's in a name, eh?

This is brilliant. Big TY to Joe.

Subject: RE: North Wales Singer - Vicki Williams - illness
From: Herga Kitty
Date: 24 Sep 09 - 02:15 PM

Looking forward to seeing you at Banbury!

Kitty
xx

Subject: RE: North Wales Singer - Vicki Williams - illness
From: GUEST,Rob and Angie Wright
Date: 24 Sep 09 - 02:41 PM

Shocked to hear of your illness. Only found this out today. Glad to hear that your spirit is strong.
Best wishes for a full recovery.
Hope to see you again performing somewhere.

Best regards Rob and Angie Wright.

Subject: RE: North Wales Singer - Vicki Williams - illness
From: GUEST,Bill the sound
Date: 24 Sep 09 - 08:33 PM

Just picked up this thread
ALL THE BEST to Vicki and Trefor I will be thinking of you
Bill

Subject: RE: North Wales Singer - Vicki Williams - illness
From: My guru always said
Date: 01 Oct 09 - 02:02 PM

Huge apologies for the obscure thread title but so glad that Joe sorted it & people are getting the news!!!

I know Vicki & Trefor are at our cottage at the moment looking after Rusty while we're here in the USA & they'll be going to Tenterden on Saturday. Please give them a hug from us, we may be a long way away, but we're still sending those positive thoughts!!!

See you at Banbury then Vicki, meanwhile love & hugs to you and Trefor,
Hil & Richard xx

Subject: RE: North Wales Singer - Vicki Williams - illness
From: Gillie
Date: 06 Oct 09 - 07:19 PM

Love and light to you Vikki, you are an incredibley strong lady and I know that you have the strengh to beat this. Only just picked this thread up, even though I was thinking of you about a month ago. Am sending you lots of healing thoughts and rainbows and light. There will be a hug ariving via proxy for you at Banbury. As Muppett said "kick ass girl"

((((((((((HUGS))))))))))

Clare

Subject: RE: North Wales Singer - Vicki Williams - illness
From: GUEST,Seaking
Date: 07 Oct 09 - 05:58 AM

Like so many others I've just caught up on this and am shocked. Can't make Banbury this year but will see you again next year for another bloody good session somewhere.

Best Wishes to you both Vicki and Trefor, I'll be thinking of you

Chris

Subject: RE: North Wales Singer - Vicki Williams - illness
From: vectis
Date: 07 Oct 09 - 10:59 AM

Saw them both at Tenterden and she was looking great. The steroids have made her face a little rounded but otherwise she looks very healthy. Everything still crossed for her.

Subject: RE: North Wales Singer - Vicki Williams - illness
From: My guru always said
Date: 13 Oct 09 - 04:59 PM

It was so good to see Vicki & Trefor at Banbury at the weekend and I know that she was pleased to meet so many friends there!

Just had news from Vicki that her Oncologist is 'very pleased' and considers her to be 'stable'. Also that she's 'responded dramatically' to the treatment and that they will continue the chemo to 16 weeks.

Still sending positive thoughts to them both, keep up the fight Vicki!!!

Subject: RE: North Wales Singer - Vicki Williams - illness
From: VirginiaTam
Date: 14 Oct 09 - 02:25 PM

yay rah! Way to go Vivki.

Subject: RE: North Wales Singer - Vicki Williams - illness
From: The Barden of England
Date: 14 Oct 09 - 02:54 PM

It was just brilliant to see and hear Vicki at Tenterden. A very special person, who was so professional and concerned about her audience. Good on you Vicki, and I appreciated the hug.
John Barden

Subject: RE: North Wales Singer - Vicki Williams - illness
From: Andy Jackson
Date: 14 Oct 09 - 04:23 PM

I've seen a few people fight their bad luck, but "our" Vicki takes some beating. She is positive, strong and absolutely determined, all to brilliant effect.
Wonderful to see and chat with Vicki and Tref at Banbury.
Love to both,

Andy

Subject: RE: North Wales Singer - Vicki Williams - illness
From: Morticia
Date: 14 Oct 09 - 05:14 PM

Yay for the good news!!!

Subject: RE: North Wales Singer - Vicki Williams - illness
From: My guru always said
Date: 24 Oct 09 - 07:56 AM

Still thinking of Vicki & Trefor, what a wonderful fighter Vicki is!!

It was great to see them both at Banbury, and they were programmed to perform a lot there and also to run their Myfanwy workshop. Vicki certainly coped with it all really well, though I'm sure it must have exhausted her. Being amongst good friends would have given her the extra strength needed!

Keep up the good work Vicki!
Love & hugs,
Hil xx

Subject: RE: North Wales Singer - Vicki Williams - illness
From: My guru always said
Date: 17 Nov 09 - 01:42 PM

We had good news from Vicki the other day that the scan showed her cancer has been shrinking. She'll be given a total of 18 chemos now with radiotherapy after that with no surgery necessary. It's a chronic condition so she'll need to keep up the treatment in the future to keep the cancer at bay.

She does feel really well considering all she's been going through and her medics are very pleased at how stable she is. She's certain that her positivity has helped her to get this far and is very grateful for all the good thoughts you've been sending to her and Trefor. Please keep up the good work!

Subject: RE: North Wales Singer - Vicki Williams - illness
From: VirginiaTam
Date: 17 Nov 09 - 02:02 PM

Great News, MGAS

Thanks for keeping us in the loop.

Way to go Vicki!

Subject: RE: North Wales Singer - Vicki Williams - illness
From: Severn
Date: 17 Nov 09 - 02:17 PM

More "best of wishes" from a Yank fan and former Chemo-Sabe. Good to hear of your progress!

Subject: RE: North Wales Singer - Vicki Williams - illness
From: Herga Kitty
Date: 17 Nov 09 - 02:18 PM

Thanks Hil for letting us know! All best wishes to Vicki and Trefor.
Kitty

Subject: RE: North Wales Singer - Vicki Williams - illness
From: Andy Jackson
Date: 17 Nov 09 - 02:31 PM

Good news, love to all.

Subject: RE: North Wales Singer - Vicki Williams - illness
From: Dave Roberts
Date: 17 Nov 09 - 05:30 PM

I'm so pleased to hear of this good news. Love from all in Middlewich.

Subject: RE: North Wales Singer - Vicki Williams - illness
From: SussexCarole
Date: 17 Nov 09 - 05:52 PM

Love & hugs to you both from South Wales - so pleased to hear such positive news
Carole & Andrew

Subject: RE: North Wales Singer - Vicki Williams - illness
From: paula t
Date: 17 Nov 09 - 05:54 PM

Great news!

Lots of love from Paula, Stuart and the girls
xxxx

Subject: RE: North Wales Singer - Vicki Williams - illness
From: Hawker
Date: 17 Nov 09 - 06:17 PM

Great news, lots of love to vicki and Trefor, still sending positive and healing thoughts.xx

Subject: RE: North Wales Singer - Vicki Williams - illness
From: Mr Happy
Date: 18 Nov 09 - 04:41 AM

Excellent news!

Best wishes to yourself & our Tref from Mr Happy & thr Gloom Band in Chester!

BTW shouldn't this thread be up in the music threads,its definitely not BS!

Subject: RE: North Wales Singer - Vicki Williams - illness
From: Two of a Hind
Date: 18 Nov 09 - 09:05 AM

The best news we could have had before Christmas
Terry & Ann

Subject: RE: North Wales Singer - Vicki Williams - illness
From: Cindy
Date: 20 Nov 09 - 08:26 AM

So pleased to hear the good news. Mr and Mrs Happy will be round at ours tomorrow night and we shall be drinking a toast to your continuing progress. Lots of Love Barb and Jim xxx

Subject: RE: North Wales Singer - Vicki Williams - illness
From: GUEST,Bill the sound
Date: 20 Nov 09 - 10:34 AM

Keep up the good work Vicki
Looking forward to seeing you both again
All the best
Bill
Fe wela i chi unwaith eto.

Subject: RE: North Wales Singer - Vicki Williams - illness
From: Zany Mouse
Date: 20 Nov 09 - 12:44 PM

Great news! Keep up the good work.

Blessings
Rhiannon

Subject: RE: North Wales Singer - Vicki Williams - illness
From: Busy Lizzy
Date: 21 Nov 09 - 07:18 AM

Just what I needed to hear - some good news. Been out of it with a house full of swine flu's here in damp old Cheshire. Be great to catch up with Vicki and Trefor when the bugs here are all gone!!
Lots of love from all of us here... oink!!
Liz Ian and the crew!
xxxx

Subject: RE: North Wales Singer - Vicki Williams - illness
From: GUEST,Roy and Sue Jones
Date: 21 Jan 10 - 10:08 AM

Hi Trefor Vicki,
Hope you're both well. It was lovely to see you at Banbury...eat loads of broccoli and garlic...I bombarded Roy with it when he was having chemo....and see you soon....
Love Sue & Roy xxx

Subject: RE: North Wales Singer - Vicki Williams - illness
From: VirginiaTam
Date: 29 Jan 10 - 06:15 AM

How's you, Vicki? You were part of my mudcat meditation last Sunday. Wishing you wellness.

Subject: RE: North Wales Singer - Vicki Williams - illness
From: My guru always said
Date: 07 Mar 10 - 10:29 AM

The latest news is that Vicki is back in the fight again and I'm sure that she will feel and appreciate your positive thoughts. She's had another bout of pleurisy and may be starting a new course of chemo at the end of this week. I know that Vicki is doing her very best to fight this, but it's so much harder in this cold season, especially when other ailments come a-calling. Candle lit for our beloved Vicki!

Subject: RE: North Wales Singer - Vicki Williams - illness
From: Mr Happy
Date: 07 Mar 10 - 10:35 AM

Vicki,

Mr Happy, the Gloom Band, & the Mysery Chords are all sending our best wishes, fight the good fight, girl!!

Subject: RE: North Wales Singer - Vicki Williams - illness
From: VirginiaTam
Date: 07 Mar 10 - 10:41 AM

thanks for keeping us in the loop MGAS... good health, power, light and joy be yours Vicki.

Subject: RE: North Wales Singer - Vicki Williams - illness
From: Herga Kitty
Date: 07 Mar 10 - 12:10 PM

All best wishes and hugs from us, and hope to see you both soon!

Kitty and Derek
xx

Subject: RE: North Wales Singer - Vicki Williams - illness
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 07 Mar 10 - 12:19 PM

Love and healing hugs from all the Ducks xx

Subject: RE: North Wales Singer - Vicki Williams - illness
From: The Barden of England
Date: 07 Mar 10 - 01:09 PM

I was just thinking of Vicki the other day. All best best wishes go to her.

John Barden

Subject: RE: North Wales Singer - Vicki Williams - illness
From: Zany Mouse
Date: 07 Mar 10 - 06:03 PM

Keep fighting it, Vicki. You've done marvellously so far, so keep it up.

Blessings

Rhiannon & Mick

Subject: RE: North Wales Singer - Vicki Williams - illness
From: Richard Atkins
Date: 07 Mar 10 - 09:08 PM

Vicki my love and thoughts are with you and Trefor

Subject: RE: North Wales Singer - Vicki Williams - illness
From: GUEST,Tony Franks and friends at Conwy Folk Club
Date: 08 Mar 10 - 07:08 AM

Hi Vicki & Tref
We're all looking forward to the time when you can come and sing for us!
Lots of love & positive energy
Tony

Subject: RE: North Wales Singer - Vicki Williams - illness
From: Tig
Date: 08 Mar 10 - 06:16 PM

Come on Vicki, this is just not good enough! How can we expect a decent summer if the Weather Witch is still getting dis-eases on top of the one you are winning against. Have a word about it in the right places :-)

Hang in their Girl, you'll get there in the end.

Lots of love and healing hugs
Tig
xxx

I'll bounce them off Firecat in Bangor so she can act as a booster ariel.

Subject: RE: North Wales Singer - Vicki Williams - illness
From: My guru always said
Date: 09 Mar 10 - 04:29 PM

Refresh for good friends who haven't heard....

Subject: RE: North Wales Singer - Vicki Williams - illness
From: Mo the caller
Date: 10 Mar 10 - 06:05 AM

We missed you in the Feb Folk Day session.

Subject: RE: North Wales Singer - Vicki Williams - illness
From: Sandra in Sydney
Date: 10 Mar 10 - 08:55 AM

sending good wishes from the other side of the world

sandra

Subject: RE: North Wales Singer - Vicki Williams - illness
From: paula t
Date: 10 Mar 10 - 02:03 PM

Huge hugs again from Paula, Stuart, Sarah and Kathryn.

Paula Tindall
xxxx

Subject: RE: North Wales Singer - Vicki Williams - illness
From: Acorn4
Date: 10 Mar 10 - 03:13 PM

All our best wishes and hope you can both make it to Crediton.

Dave and Julia Taylor

Subject: RE: North Wales Singer - Vicki Williams - illness
From: GUEST,Bill the sound
Date: 10 Mar 10 - 10:31 PM

Looking forward to seeing you again (Crediton-Gobaethio )
Keep up the fight Vicki
All the best

Subject: RE: North Wales Singer - Vicki Williams - illness
From: Gillie
Date: 11 Mar 10 - 05:28 AM

Keep on fighting Vicki, sending love, light and healing hugs your way.

Hoping to meet up with you some where again this year. xx

Clare

Subject: RE: North Wales Singer - Vicki Williams - illness
From: My guru always said
Date: 12 Mar 10 - 02:19 PM

Still sending positive thoughts Vicki, love & hugs to you & TRefor,
Hil xx

Subject: RE: North Wales Singer - Vicki Williams - illness
From: VirginiaTam
Date: 12 Mar 10 - 06:19 PM

yeppers... me too. get better, ya hear!?!

Subject: RE: North Wales Singer - Vicki Williams - illness
From: GUEST,Bizzy Lizzy
Date: 13 Mar 10 - 10:21 AM

Hey you Vicki thanks for the card for my birthday - sorry you couldn't be with us, but I want you to rev up for Anglesey right!! Think of the summer sun, singing with friends, green grass, warmth and love and dolphins!

So looking forward to seeing you soon, anyway Ed needs help with this darn Welsh fiddle tune his teacher has given him to play and we can't make head or tail of it, but I know a woman who can!!

See you soon, love and hugs from all of us in damp and murky Middlewich!!

Liz Ian and the gang,
xxxxxxxxxxxx

Subject: RE: North Wales Singer - Vicki Williams - illness
From: My guru always said
Date: 15 Mar 10 - 09:08 AM

Spoke to Trefor yesterday and Vicki is slowly regaining her strength following the recent bout of pleurisy. She had more chemo on Friday (first one of this new set of treatment) but I don't know much more than that I'm afraid. Please keep Vicki & Trefor in your thoughts!

Subject: RE: North Wales Singer - Vicki Williams - illness
From: Severn
Date: 15 Mar 10 - 01:52 PM

Continued best from a chemo survivor who enjoys your singing.

Subject: RE: North Wales Singer - Vicki Williams - illness
From: GUEST
Date: 15 Mar 10 - 07:29 PM

Crystal recharged, Vicki, love and healing blessings from Pauline, Jack & Zak. xxx

Subject: RE: North Wales Singer - Vicki Williams - illness
From: SylviaN
Date: 15 Mar 10 - 09:00 PM

Hugs and xxx, Vicki, from Keith and me.

Subject: RE: North Wales Singer - Vicki Williams - illness
From: Mick Tems
Date: 16 Mar 10 - 05:10 PM

Hiya Vicki,

Don't let the bastards get you down, love. Very best wishes and hugs from me and from Llantrisant Folk Club.

Mick

Subject: RE: North Wales Singer - Vicki Williams - illness
From: Richard Atkins
Date: 17 Mar 10 - 08:48 PM

Mick Non desperadum carbonundrum then :>)

Subject: RE: North Wales Singer - Vicki Williams - illness
From: GUEST,Cindy
Date: 20 Mar 10 - 11:50 AM

Lots of love Vicky from all of us over in Chester. Thinking about you both.

Barby, Jim, Mr and Mrs Happy and all xxx

Subject: RE: North Wales Singer - Vicki Williams - illness
From: Herga Kitty
Date: 20 Mar 10 - 06:26 PM

Looking forward to seeing you both at Crediton next month!

Kitty
Hugs and xx

Subject: RE: North Wales Singer - Vicki Williams - illness
From: My guru always said
Date: 21 Mar 10 - 04:12 AM

Am certain that Vicki will take a look here when she's feeling stronger, and know that your continued good thoughts are getting through to her. She had her 2nd chemo (this time around) on Friday and will be changing to Thursday soon, possibly this week. Please keep those positive thoughts coming!

Severn, thanks for reminding me, here's Trefor & Vicki's website!

Subject: RE: North Wales Singer - Vicki Williams - illness
From: My guru always said
Date: 24 Mar 10 - 02:46 PM

Please, send your positive thoughts to Vicki today, she's a very poorly girl just at the moment.

Subject: RE: North Wales Singer - Vicki Williams - illness
From: Herga Kitty
Date: 24 Mar 10 - 03:17 PM

Positive thoughts and hugs coming from Harrow and Bournemouth - we're looking forward to hearing you at Crediton next month!

Kitty and Derek

xxxx

Subject: RE: North Wales Singer - Vicki Williams - illness
From: The Barden of England
Date: 24 Mar 10 - 05:27 PM

My thoughts are always with you Vicki - keep fighting.
John Barden

Subject: RE: North Wales Singer - Vicki Williams - illness
From: Sandra in Sydney
Date: 24 Mar 10 - 08:03 PM

good thoughts heading your way

sandra

Subject: RE: North Wales Singer - Vicki Williams - illness
From: vectis
Date: 24 Mar 10 - 08:10 PM

We're thinking of you Vicki and sending healing vibes your way.

Subject: RE: North Wales Singer - Vicki Williams - illness
From: mandotim
Date: 25 Mar 10 - 05:37 AM

Thinking about you Vicki; keep fighting, girl! You're much too good to let this bloody thing beat you. I still remember a fabulous afternoon at Middlewich, playing and singing in the pub with you and Trefor, swapping songs and stories; and I want to do it again!
Tim

Subject: RE: North Wales Singer - Vicki Williams - illness
From: Andy Jackson
Date: 25 Mar 10 - 06:17 AM

Love and best wishes to you both, we often think of you.

Andy and Jillie

Subject: RE: North Wales Singer - Vicki Williams - illness
From: GUEST,Fred and Gina East
Date: 25 Mar 10 - 12:46 PM

Love to you both. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
Fred and Gina

Subject: RE: North Wales Singer - Vicki Williams - illness
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 25 Mar 10 - 02:05 PM

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Subject: RE: North Wales Singer - Vicki Williams - illness
From: paula t
Date: 25 Mar 10 - 03:56 PM

Just checking in to say we are still thinking of you both!

Love and huge hugs,

Paula, Stuart, Sarah and Kathryn

xx

Subject: RE: North Wales Singer - Vicki Williams - illness
From: George Papavgeris
Date: 25 Mar 10 - 04:26 PM

I just read on Facebook (posted by Chris Ingram) that Vicki has lost the battle... I see no other mention of it here though.

Trefor, Vanessa and I send all our sympathy. To soon, far too soon...

(Moderators, this should NOT be in BS...)

Subject: RE: North Wales Singer - Vicki Williams - illness
From: Andy Jackson
Date: 25 Mar 10 - 04:34 PM

Sorry to confirm that this is indeed true. Very sad news and the loss of a truly fine person. Our thoughts are now with Trefor.

Andy and Jillie

Subject: RE: North Wales Singer - Vicki Williams - illness
From: Dave MacKenzie
Date: 25 Mar 10 - 04:37 PM

Devastated to hear the news. Condolences from Dave and Dora.

Subject: RE: North Wales Singer - Vicki Williams - illness
From: MikeL2
Date: 25 Mar 10 - 04:39 PM

Hi

Very sad news indeed....I didn't know Vicki well but I have sen her several times.

My best wishes go to Trefor and all Vicki's family and friends.

Mike

Subject: RE: North Wales Singer - Vicki Williams - illness
From: My guru always said
Date: 25 Mar 10 - 04:46 PM

Sorry, but it's taken me a few minutes to compose Vicki's Obit thread through my tears. Yes, Vicki has indeed lost the battle. Her obit thread is here.

Please only post to the new thread.

Could a kindly JoeClone please close this as soon as possible?