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Subject: Diane Easby - 'Countess Richard' ill From: GUEST,A Friend Date: 16 Nov 11 - 12:59 PM If anyone knows how to contact Diane's family, could they read this please, and do so ASAP. fRoots thread about Diane |
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Subject: RE: Diane Easby - 'Countess Richard' ill From: Richard Bridge Date: 16 Nov 11 - 01:03 PM She was always very well informed. |
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Subject: RE: Diane Easby - 'Countess Richard' ill From: GUEST,A Friend Date: 16 Nov 11 - 01:05 PM chris foster For those who may not be able to open the link I'll put the main post here. Also, if anyone knows David Delarre, from Mawkin, could they let him know, as his Mum is Diane's best friend. PostPosted: Tue Nov 15, 2011 7:51 pm Post subject: Regular poster here seriously ill: Diane Easby Reply with quote "I am posting this to let people know that on last Saturday evening, 12th Nov. I arrived at Diane Easby's house to discover that she had collapsed, and had been unable to get up. It is likely that she had been lying there for up to 48 hours, unable to reach her house phone and unable to use her mobile which had been stolen some weeks before. I was visiting her at the end of an England tour and I am now back in Iceland. The ambulance staff who took her to hospital took both my English and Icelandic phone numbers and said that the hospital would call me to update me on her condition. As of now, I've heard nothing and I do not know which hospital she has been taken to. I know very little about Diane's social circle or family contacts and am therefore not in a position to let people know what has happened. Given the state I found her in, it is also quite possible that Diane has not been able to inform people either." I checked with Ian before posting this and he gave me the go ahead to put the word out just in case there are people on here who know her and who can help her in any way. |
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Subject: RE: Diane Easby - 'Countess Richard' ill From: Big Al Whittle Date: 16 Nov 11 - 01:06 PM Very very sorry to hear this, Diane and I fell out on Mudcat, but I have tremendous respect for her. I think we all do. I hope she makes a full recovery. I was very shocked and upset to hear this. |
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Subject: RE: Diane Easby - 'Countess Richard' ill From: GUEST,999 Date: 16 Nov 11 - 01:08 PM It might be a good idea also to let Ruth Archer (Joan Crump) know, too. |
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Subject: RE: Diane Easby - 'Countess Richard' ill From: BTNG Date: 16 Nov 11 - 01:10 PM While Diane and I were at odds on more than one occasion, I miss her erudite, well informed postings, face it I miss her as well. Diane, please, please get well soon. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Sam (BTNG) |
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Subject: RE: Diane Easby - 'Countess Richard' ill From: Silas Date: 16 Nov 11 - 01:11 PM Bloody hell. Diane and I had our differences, but she is probably one of the most informed people on here when it comes to English Folk music. Let us all wish her well. |
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Subject: RE: Diane Easby - 'Countess Richard' ill From: Jean(eanjay) Date: 16 Nov 11 - 01:17 PM So sorry to hear this; lots of good wishes coming from me. Diane is on Facebook (not on my friend list because I only know of her from Mudcat); I will send the link to this thread to a mutual friend on there. |
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Subject: RE: Diane Easby - 'Countess Richard' ill From: The Sandman Date: 16 Nov 11 - 01:21 PM get well. |
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Subject: RE: Diane Easby - 'Countess Richard' ill From: BTNG Date: 16 Nov 11 - 01:23 PM You have that right, Silas, and enjay, anything you can do would be massively appreciated. Thanks! Sam (BTNG) |
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Subject: RE: Diane Easby - 'Countess Richard' ill From: Banjiman Date: 16 Nov 11 - 01:25 PM I've called Dave Delarre and left a message on his mobile. Hopefully he'll pick it up. Paul |
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Subject: RE: Diane Easby - 'Countess Richard' ill From: Dave the Gnome Date: 16 Nov 11 - 01:31 PM I think I have agreed with 'Countess' more than I have disagreed but even if it were the other way I would still wish her all the best and hope she has a full recovery soon. I'll see if anyone on Facebook has heard as well. DtG |
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Subject: RE: Diane Easby - 'Countess Richard' ill From: Edthefolkie Date: 16 Nov 11 - 01:38 PM Bad news this, judging by postings Diane and self must have orbited round a lot of the same clubs/gigs. All the best to you Diane, keep us posted folks. |
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Subject: RE: Diane Easby - 'Countess Richard' ill From: BTNG Date: 16 Nov 11 - 01:42 PM Would there be anything gained or lost in having this a moderated thread, at least for now? |
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Subject: RE: Diane Easby - 'Countess Richard' ill From: MGM·Lion Date: 16 Nov 11 - 01:45 PM Diane is a wonderfully helpful and guiding person. Get well soon, Diane. ~Michael~ |
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Subject: RE: Diane Easby - 'Countess Richard' ill From: treewind Date: 16 Nov 11 - 02:05 PM This is shocking news. I know she has had some health problems; I hope she recovers fully from this (whatever it was/is) and wish her all the best. Get well soon, Diane. Anahata |
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Subject: RE: Diane Easby - 'Countess Richard' ill From: GUEST,A Friend Date: 16 Nov 11 - 02:06 PM Also, could someone find out if Diane's cats are being cared for, as she loves them dearly. I'd hate to think they'd been left to fend for themselves. |
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Subject: RE: Diane Easby - 'Countess Richard' ill From: Max Date: 16 Nov 11 - 02:20 PM We're watching BTNG. All will be well. |
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Subject: RE: Diane Easby - 'Countess Richard' ill From: alanabit Date: 16 Nov 11 - 02:20 PM I have exchanged PMs with Diane here and had the good fortune to meet her once. She is, as many have said, one of the most erudite voices on Mudcat. I wish her well and look forward to news of her complete recovery. |
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Subject: RE: Diane Easby - 'Countess Richard' ill From: GUEST,Chris Murray Date: 16 Nov 11 - 02:47 PM Get well soon, Diane, if you read this. |
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Subject: RE: Diane Easby - 'Countess Richard' ill From: Dave Hanson Date: 16 Nov 11 - 02:49 PM Best wishes for a full and speedy recovery Diane. Dave H |
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Subject: RE: Diane Easby - 'Countess Richard' ill From: GUEST,Chris Foster Date: 16 Nov 11 - 02:52 PM Re Diane's cats, unless she has gone home or managed to contact someone to give them a key (in my view fairly unlikely), the cats are currently fending for themselves. Their plates were empty when I was there on Saturday, but as Diane had probably been out of action for 48 hours or more, I reckon they will have already started fending for themselves. They have a flap and there was no sign of them while I was there. I have still heard nothing from the health professionals, who have my numbers and I don't know which hospital she was taken to. If anybody can track that down I'd be very glad to know. I can be contacted via Facebook. |
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Subject: RE: Diane Easby - 'Countess Richard' ill From: BTNG Date: 16 Nov 11 - 03:02 PM many thanks Max Sam (BTNG) |
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Subject: RE: Diane Easby - 'Countess Richard' ill From: Anne Lister Date: 16 Nov 11 - 03:08 PM So sorry to hear this news. Wishing Diane all the very best (and her cats). Always the worst nightmare when you live alone, but many thanks to Chris for doing what he could when he could. |
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Subject: RE: Diane Easby - 'Countess Richard' ill From: fat B****rd Date: 16 Nov 11 - 03:15 PM All of the above. I trust everything will be ok for Diane. |
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Subject: RE: Diane Easby - 'Countess Richard' ill From: breezy Date: 16 Nov 11 - 03:23 PM I like her, she came to a spotlight evening once. Very knowledgeable and honest to a fault Where was she living please ? Which is/are the local hospitals where she could have been taken to? |
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Subject: RE: Diane Easby - 'Countess Richard' ill From: My guru always said Date: 16 Nov 11 - 03:31 PM Very sorry to hear that Diane is so poorly and very glad that Chris found her and has done so much to try to inform family and friends. Sending positive thoughts to Diane, candle lit in hope that all will be well. |
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Subject: RE: Diane Easby - 'Countess Richard' ill From: SylviaN Date: 16 Nov 11 - 03:37 PM Keith and I both know Diane and hope that she is recovering. |
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Subject: RE: Diane Easby - 'Countess Richard' ill From: treewind Date: 16 Nov 11 - 03:52 PM As far as I remember (I have been there, but it was a few years ago) her house is on or near Green Lanes in North London. We need a posting from somebody who actually knows where she is and how she is - guesswork won't help much. |
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Subject: RE: Diane Easby - 'Countess Richard' ill From: Brian Peters Date: 16 Nov 11 - 04:01 PM Glad you found her, Chris, and let's hope she's OK. 48 hours alone and incapacitated is a distressing thought. |
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Subject: RE: Diane Easby - 'Countess Richard' ill From: GUEST Date: 16 Nov 11 - 04:11 PM Froots says she lives in N11 so likely emergency hospitals would be Whittington or North Middlesex |
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Subject: RE: Diane Easby - 'Countess Richard' ill From: GUEST,Suibhne Astray Date: 16 Nov 11 - 04:11 PM What else can one say other that to echo the genuine concerns and sincere sentiments expressed so far? Get well soon, Diane - Borchester isn't the same without you. |
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Subject: RE: Diane Easby - 'Countess Richard' ill From: BTNG Date: 16 Nov 11 - 04:48 PM I think Diane has more friends and those who truly care for her than even she knows ... |
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Subject: RE: Diane Easby - 'Countess Richard' ill From: The Barden of England Date: 16 Nov 11 - 05:07 PM Thanks for letting us know Chris. Best wishes to Diane for a good recovery and better health. John Barden |
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Subject: RE: Diane Easby - 'Countess Richard' ill From: VirginiaTam Date: 16 Nov 11 - 05:28 PM I've messaged Joan on facebook. Hoping family and close friends are surrounding her with care and looking after her home and kitties. |
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Subject: RE: Diane Easby - 'Countess Richard' ill From: GUEST,Jack Campin Date: 16 Nov 11 - 05:53 PM I am in London at the moment - is there anything we can do here? Anybody know where she is yet? Same thing happened to Jim Johnstone the Scottish accordionist a few years ago. He was luckyt o survive. The cats will check in looking for food in the old home, so if some food bowls are left for them near the catflap they'll be waiting for Diane when she gets back home. |
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Subject: RE: Diane Easby - 'Countess Richard' ill From: BTNG Date: 16 Nov 11 - 05:58 PM sccording I Anderson over at fRoots and I quote: " Just checked our subscription database and Googling from her address in N11 it looks like the two nearest hospitals with A&E are the Whittington or North Middlesex - nothing else much is close." that was posted at 10:02 pm local time |
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Subject: RE: Diane Easby - 'Countess Richard' ill From: BTNG Date: 16 Nov 11 - 06:02 PM Whittington Health Magdala Avenue London N19 5NF North Middlesex University Hospital Trust Sterling Way London Greater London N18 1QX |
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Subject: RE: Diane Easby - 'Countess Richard' ill From: GUEST,999 Date: 16 Nov 11 - 07:23 PM North Middlesex University Hospital Trust Telephone: 020 8887 2000 ############ Whittington Health Telephone: 020 7272 3070 |
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Subject: RE: Diane Easby - 'Countess Richard' ill From: GUEST,Jack Campin Date: 16 Nov 11 - 07:40 PM Okay, I will phone them in the morning and see if either of them know anything. |
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Subject: RE: Diane Easby - 'Countess Richard' ill From: Dave Sutherland Date: 17 Nov 11 - 03:05 AM Do hope that she gets well; we actually agreed on quite a number of points. |
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Subject: RE: Diane Easby - 'Countess Richard' ill From: Rusty Dobro Date: 17 Nov 11 - 03:25 AM I too have crossed swords with Diane on Mudcat, but wish her all the best now. |
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Subject: RE: Diane Easby - 'Countess Richard' ill From: theleveller Date: 17 Nov 11 - 03:45 AM Dreadful news about Diane - I wish her a speedy and full recovery. |
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Subject: RE: Diane Easby - 'Countess Richard' ill From: Alan Day Date: 17 Nov 11 - 04:04 AM Well Diane called me a slimy toad as I disagreed with her, but I wish her well, certainly a character and I like characters and toads. Al |
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Subject: RE: Diane Easby - 'Countess Richard' ill From: Herga Kitty Date: 17 Nov 11 - 04:23 AM I was shocked to see this thread - all best wishes for a good recovery! Kitty |
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Subject: RE: Diane Easby - 'Countess Richard' ill From: GUEST,Jack Campin Date: 17 Nov 11 - 04:43 AM I have just phoned North Middlesex Hospital. Diane is the Oncology Ward, and is lucid and would appreciate a visit. (I spoke to a very helpful bloke with an Indian accent, didn't get his name). Seems her main worry is her cats. I'm only here in London for a week so I can't realistically take that on. Can anybody here drop in to feed them? |
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Subject: RE: Diane Easby - 'Countess Richard' ill From: GUEST,A Friend Date: 17 Nov 11 - 05:03 AM These kind people will help with caring for her cats, I'm sure. Can someone who knows Diane's address phone them and let them know what's happening, please. Could this also be put on the fRoots board. The Cinnamon Trust |
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Subject: RE: Diane Easby - 'Countess Richard' ill From: Tunesmith Date: 17 Nov 11 - 05:03 AM Like many above, I have had cross words with Diane, but she's a folkie so I'll forgive her almost anything. I hope things go well for her. |
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Subject: RE: Diane Easby - 'Countess Richard' ill From: GUEST,A Friend Date: 17 Nov 11 - 05:08 AM The phone number of The Cinnamon Trust is 01736 757 900 I have just spoken to them. They need to speak to Diane personally, perhaps via a Nurse, and then, they will arrange a foster home to care for her cats until she is able to go home and care for them herself. Can someone please arrange this if they are going to visit Diane? |
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Subject: RE: Diane Easby - 'Countess Richard' ill From: MartinRyan Date: 17 Nov 11 - 05:14 AM Good work, guys... |
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Subject: RE: Diane Easby - 'Countess Richard' ill From: GUEST,A Friend Date: 17 Nov 11 - 05:20 AM I've just spoken to the nurse who is caring for Diane. She is going to pass the phone number of The Cinnamon Trust on to her and hopefully they will now step in to look after her cats. The nurse said this has been causing her much distress, as Jack mentioned earler. However, if someone is going to visit her, could they please check to make sure this message has been passed on to her. |
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Subject: RE: Diane Easby - 'Countess Richard' ill From: Zen Date: 17 Nov 11 - 05:22 AM I don't know Diane personally and have never met her but have been to many of the same places as her and have some contacts in common. Hope you recover soon Diane. |
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Subject: RE: Diane Easby - 'Countess Richard' ill From: GUEST,Chris Foster Date: 17 Nov 11 - 06:33 AM Excellent work guys! Power of the interweb eh. It's a relief to know that she is in the right place to be looked after and to know where that is. We can now try and get as many good wishes as possible to Diane at the hospital. She really needs to know that there are people out there who care. I think she has become very isolated as her health has declined over the past couple of years. Re the cats, any caring for them will have to be done via Diane herself because the keys, which she kept in a secret place, were taken away by the ambulance crew. If it´s at all possible for people in the Bounds Green area to get access (via Diane of course) her house could do with a jolly good clean, because she had clearly been unable to cope in recent weeks. |
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Subject: RE: Diane Easby - 'Countess Richard' ill From: John MacKenzie Date: 17 Nov 11 - 06:35 AM How ironic that someone visiting from Iceland found her. Oncology ward doesn't sound too good,but I hope she recovers, and gets back home to her cats. Like many of us, I have crossed swords with Diane, but I wish her only good health. |
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Subject: RE: Diane Easby - 'Countess Richard' ill From: Sarah the flute Date: 17 Nov 11 - 06:58 AM Oh this is sad news. Hope you make a swift recovery Diane Sarah |
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Subject: RE: Diane Easby - 'Countess Richard' ill From: Bonnie Shaljean Date: 17 Nov 11 - 07:02 AM I had emailed her not too long ago, concerned that I had not seen her post in any of her usual haunts or her Facebook page, and got a nice reply back - so at that time (a few weeks past) she seemed in pretty good spirits, though the recent deaths of Mike Waterson, Bert Jansch and Ray Fisher were weighing on her mind; and she also said that she always thinks of Peter Bellamy around this time of the year. I knew that she was having hospital treatments and had already put two and two together but - characteristically - she downplayed them. It's a miracle that Chris was there and found her when he did. I know how much she was looking forward to his visit. Diane and I have exchanged a fair bit of private correspondence over the past few years, so she knows already that I am thinking of her and how much I wish her well. I SO wish I wasn't in another country and could pop along to visit her in hospital. Diane, if you see this, I know what a strong lady you are, I am sending you my love, and I hope to get to London before too long, when we can down a few. Love, Bonnie xxx |
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Subject: RE: Diane Easby - 'Countess Richard' ill From: GUEST,A Friend Date: 17 Nov 11 - 07:34 AM Cards to: Diane Easby c/o The Oncology Ward North Middlesex University Hospital Trust Sterling Way London Greater London N18 1QX Tel: (020) 8887 2000 |
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Subject: RE: Diane Easby - 'Countess Richard' ill From: John MacKenzie Date: 17 Nov 11 - 08:32 AM Thanks |
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Subject: RE: Diane Easby - 'Countess Richard' ill From: GUEST Date: 17 Nov 11 - 09:11 AM OK people, I have spoken with a nurse at the hospital and they are expecting Diane to be there until next week. Post address for cards etc. is Diane Easby Podium 1 ward North Middlesex Hospital Stirling Way London N18 1QX There is also a direct tel line at Diane's bed, which I have the number of if anyone particularly wants / needs to call her. I hope to call her later today. Now I have to teach guitar for a few hours. Chris Foster |
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Subject: RE: Diane Easby - 'Countess Richard' ill From: John MacKenzie Date: 17 Nov 11 - 09:20 AM That's confusing Chris gives a different address to the one given previously. Which one is right? |
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Subject: RE: Diane Easby - 'Countess Richard' ill From: GUEST,Jack Campin Date: 17 Nov 11 - 09:22 AM Okay, something seems to be happening. I phoned the Cinnamon Trust, who said the hospital social workers were the best people to deal with the cats in the short term, as they have a legal duty of care. I had a brief runaround with bureaucracy while they decided *which* bit of the system was responsible, but it worked out that Haringey social work were the right folks. So they're liasing with Diane on the ward. I'll phone the hospital later today to check how it's gone - will try to get to see Diane soon but it may not be today. |
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Subject: RE: Diane Easby - 'Countess Richard' ill From: Maryrrf Date: 17 Nov 11 - 09:48 AM I have never met Diane but as she is part of the Mudcat family I feel a connection with her, and want to add my well wishes to all the others that have been expressed here. It's wonderful that the Mudcat community is stepping in, making sure her cats are cared for, etc. |
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Subject: RE: Diane Easby - 'Countess Richard' ill From: Bonnie Shaljean Date: 17 Nov 11 - 10:12 AM Chris, will you please email me her hospital phone number - I have her home one, but that's no use at the moment. Email address is my full name as it appears above, no dots or spaces, at either gmail or hotmail with the usual suffix, com. Thanks! |
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Subject: RE: Diane Easby - 'Countess Richard' ill From: GUEST,henrp Date: 17 Nov 11 - 11:00 AM Best wishes, Diane. You've got the great Mudcat community behind you! |
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Subject: RE: Diane Easby - 'Countess Richard' ill From: Kevin Sheils Date: 17 Nov 11 - 11:55 AM I've possibly known Diane longer than most here although there is a large gap in contact from about 74/5 until she reappeared some few years back. We worked together at CSH and she was a regular at the old Enterprise in Chalk Farm back in the late 60's early 70's when I was a regular floorsinger and later resident. We had been concerned that there was little sign of any postings etc for some time but although an old acquaintance I had no close contact other than what most of us had. I knew that Chris was a close friend so expected some news when he was the club last Sunday but saddened by the news as it was. Still there is plenty of good wishes and thoughts heading her way and I hope to get across to the Hospital soon, being reasonably close. Will pass on all the messages if she hasn't already seen them. |
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Subject: RE: Diane Easby - 'Countess Richard' ill From: GUEST,999 Date: 17 Nov 11 - 12:05 PM Please let her know I miss her acerbic wit and our occasional arguments. She's a neat ol' gal. I have a new CD to send her (and please be sure to tell her it's closer to rock than folk). LOL Miss ya, Diane. Get well. Bruce Murdoch |
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Subject: RE: Diane Easby - 'Countess Richard' ill From: BTNG Date: 17 Nov 11 - 12:10 PM closer to rock than folk...oh dear....I know who'll be really upset by that *LOL* |
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Subject: RE: Diane Easby - 'Countess Richard' ill From: GUEST,A Friend Date: 17 Nov 11 - 12:25 PM Regarding slightly differing address info, I'd imagine Jack's information re the ward name is correct. I was told to simply use 'The Oncology Ward' Best to go with Jack's 'Podium 1 ward' I think. However, 'Stirling' is most definitely spelt 'Sterling' for I took the address details from the hospital's own website. It also includes'Greater London' in the address, as you will see in the link here: North Middlesex Hospital - Address & Contact details Cards to: Diane Easby Podium 1 Ward (Oncology) North Middlesex University Hospital Trust Sterling Way London Greater London N18 1QX Tel: (020) 8887 2000 Good news about the cats, Jack. That alone will take a lot of worry from her shoulders, I hope. |
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Subject: RE: Diane Easby - 'Countess Richard' ill From: GUEST,Jack Campin Date: 17 Nov 11 - 01:46 PM It was Chris who came up with the "Podium 1" address - shouldn't make any difference whether you include it or not. Bonnie, most hospital beds in the UK don't have their own phone, but they can often connect the patient to a ward phone. Here's hoping the social workers have managed to locate and feed the cats. |
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Subject: RE: Diane Easby - 'Countess Richard' ill From: Bonnie Shaljean Date: 17 Nov 11 - 02:11 PM Good point, Jack. I'd be worried about causing bother in the ward, hauling her out of bed etc, so in fact will probably just write instead, and try to catch her at home later. Thanks for the heads-up - |
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Subject: RE: Diane Easby - 'Countess Richard' ill From: selby Date: 17 Nov 11 - 02:48 PM A lot of hospitals now have a boom with your own personal tv and phone and you pay so much per day via a card system don,t know if this hospital has it but if you pay for the system you get your own phone beware though, if it is you do pay very high premium rates Keith |
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Subject: RE: Diane Easby - 'Countess Richard' ill From: GUEST,Jack Campin Date: 17 Nov 11 - 03:27 PM I wouldn't worry about being a bother - if my experience over the last couple of years is representative, the staff won't mind if you keep it short and to the point. The staff at the oncology ward certainly sounded a pleasant bunch when I called, and they'll understand the predicament of somebody who is about as sick as you can possibly get and with nobody around to call on. When I was in hospital after my heart attack the staff made it pretty clear that they didn't like the price-gouging private phone/TV rental system any more than I did. |
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Subject: RE: Diane Easby - 'Countess Richard' ill From: selby Date: 17 Nov 11 - 03:37 PM jack about the phone agree and love the terminology price gouging Keith |
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Subject: RE: Diane Easby - 'Countess Richard' ill From: Big Mick Date: 17 Nov 11 - 04:41 PM Please convey my very best wishes to her, and my hope for a speedy recovery. There is a ton of Mudcat Mojo in the storage bin, let's haul it out for one of the genuine personalities in our village. All the best, Mick |
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Subject: RE: Diane Easby - 'Countess Richard' ill From: Beer Date: 17 Nov 11 - 05:07 PM Bumped into Bruce M. about 30 minutes ago while doing some grocery's. He informed me about this thread. Here we are thousand plus miles away in a small village, in a different country discussing Diane. The INTERNET has really made the world just a little smaller. Best for a speedy recovery Diane. Adrien |
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Subject: RE: Diane Easby - 'Countess Richard' ill From: Linda Kelly Date: 17 Nov 11 - 05:23 PM Get well soon Diane, there are a lot of people here wishing you well. |
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Subject: RE: Diane Easby - 'Countess Richard' ill From: tritoneman Date: 17 Nov 11 - 05:41 PM I haven't seen Diana since the late 1960's when she very kindly used to let me sleep in her kitchen after the Troubadour, Les Cousins and Enterprise folk clubs. They all finished after my last train home to Guildford! It was great to catch up again on Mudcat last year. I'm so sorry to hear the news of Diana's illness. I'm thinking of her and hope she recovers soon. Graham Butterfield |
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Subject: RE: Diane Easby - 'Countess Richard' ill From: BTNG Date: 17 Nov 11 - 09:55 PM Let's all think good thoughts and direct them in Diane's direction. I know a couple of us have to think extra hard, because of the distance ;-) Diane, get the hell well, and get back here to us...you hear me?! |
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Subject: RE: Diane Easby - 'Countess Richard' ill From: katlaughing Date: 18 Nov 11 - 12:44 AM I'll add my good thought and thanks givings for her return to health and home. So glad to hear her cats will be taken care of, too. Over here, a patient in hospital is free to bring their own cellphone/mobile and use it except in cases where it may interfere with certain equipment. If she doesn't have one, maybe a pre-pay would be an option? I know the cost per minute is higher, but one can keep adding minutes via credit/debit card. May not be any more expensive than the hospital pay for tv/phone? All the best from Colorado, kat |
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Subject: RE: Diane Easby - 'Countess Richard' ill From: Kevin Sheils Date: 18 Nov 11 - 11:36 AM Just back from visiting Diane in hospital. Although outward appearances don't always give a clue to the inner health I'm pleased to say that she looked well, far better than I expected, so she seems to be well cared for where she is. A good thing that Chris got there when he did. She is in a room by herself which can be quite lonely so I guess if anyone else can visit from nearby it would be appreciated. I'll probably get back there Monday afternoon. Visiting times were given as 2-8 pm but I didn't check if they are different at weekends. Her first words to me were "What the hell are you doing here?" followed by how did I know. So I updated her and explained that we all know and gave her a copy of the 17 pages of mudcat messages which I think quite moved her (unread as yet before I left). Of course, as it was just the two of us we spent the time bitching about everybody ;-) Seriously Diane was touched to feel the concern of others. I quoted what I could of a few messages and she tried to guess who it was but we didn't go through them in detail. I could only stay a relatively short time as some physios came in to see her but will update again on Monday. |
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Subject: RE: Diane Easby - 'Countess Richard' ill From: BTNG Date: 18 Nov 11 - 11:49 AM Thank you Kevin. I don't normally print off thread, but this one truly is an exception, where we can put aside any differences we have and come together over a member of the greater Mudcat Family. Many, many positive and loving thoughts are winging thie way to that room in North Middlesex where lays a truly great human being! Cheers, Sam (BTNG) |
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Subject: RE: Diane Easby - 'Countess Richard' ill From: Bonzo3legs Date: 18 Nov 11 - 12:14 PM Only just noticed this thread, my goodness I hope she gets well soon best regards to Diane. |
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Subject: RE: Diane Easby - 'Countess Richard' ill From: Edthefolkie Date: 18 Nov 11 - 12:33 PM Just sorted a get well card via snail mail - thanks to all who have provided hospital contact details. And well done too to Kevin (blimey, remember you from the Enterprise!) for visiting. |
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Subject: RE: Diane Easby - 'Countess Richard' ill From: BTNG Date: 18 Nov 11 - 12:36 PM (blimey, remember you from the Enterprise!) Obviously Diane does too, arguing the toss were they ;-) |
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Subject: RE: Diane Easby - 'Countess Richard' ill From: Jack Campin Date: 18 Nov 11 - 12:42 PM Kevin - does anything more need to be done for the cats in the short term? I may be able to find fosterers. |
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Subject: RE: Diane Easby - 'Countess Richard' ill From: rumanci Date: 18 Nov 11 - 12:42 PM Best wishes for getting some hard-earned rest and being taken care off for a while - relax and enjoy it Diane - you deserve far, far better health. |
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Subject: RE: Diane Easby - 'Countess Richard' ill From: BTNG Date: 18 Nov 11 - 12:52 PM There are two of us, and possibly a third, who know why I'm posting these to quotes from the American wit, Dorothy Parker Drink and dance and laugh and lie, Love, the reeling midnight through, For tomorrow we shall die! (But, alas, we never do.) "The Flaw in Paganism" in Death and Taxes (1931) and, Diane, you never will :-) There's a hell of a distance between wise-cracking and wit. Wit has truth in it; wise-cracking is simply calisthenics with words. Interview, Paris Review (Summer 1956) |
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Subject: RE: Diane Easby - 'Countess Richard' ill From: GUEST Date: 18 Nov 11 - 12:54 PM Jack The Cat situation was a bit vague but I guess the people mentioned earlier have it in hand. Diane said she'd given them details of a neigbour who has fed them in the past. I will check again on Monday if more is needed. |
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Subject: RE: Diane Easby - 'Countess Richard' ill From: GUEST,Guest - Kevin Sheils Date: 18 Nov 11 - 12:55 PM That of course was me above. Forgot I was on a different cookieless computer! |
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Subject: RE: Diane Easby - 'Countess Richard' ill From: Lonesome EJ Date: 18 Nov 11 - 01:26 PM I have always seen Diane as an ascerbic and opinionated person whose sense of humor I have always appreciated. Her ability to rile up the British contingent is second to none, and I always enjoy eavesdropping on what I like to call "the English Folk War" threads. Such passion, contention, and sarcasm! Personally, as a Yank bystander, I hope to see her back on Mudcat and stirring the pot as soon as possible. Get well quickly, Diane! |
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Subject: RE: Diane Easby - 'Countess Richard' ill From: BTNG Date: 18 Nov 11 - 01:52 PM We here were thinking of a large silver stirring spoon as a gift... ;-) |
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Subject: RE: Diane Easby - 'Countess Richard' ill From: John MacKenzie Date: 18 Nov 11 - 02:20 PM I could knock up a spurtle on the lathe ;-) |
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Subject: RE: Diane Easby - 'Countess Richard' ill From: BTNG Date: 18 Nov 11 - 02:30 PM Never ever use the phrase knocking up in North America, they look at you REALLY oddly *LOL* Shopping results for a spurtle T&G Utensils Wooden Porridge Spurtle 28cm £2 - 4 stores Spurtle £3.50 - Kiltmakers Beech Spurtle- 11" £3.75 - The Good Cook Shop |
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Subject: RE: Diane Easby - 'Countess Richard' ill From: Lonesome EJ Date: 18 Nov 11 - 04:26 PM Not to mention the way we look at you when you are shopping for a spurtle. |
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Subject: RE: Diane Easby - 'Countess Richard' ill From: catspaw49 Date: 18 Nov 11 - 04:36 PM Dunno' Leej.............Seems to me they should be shopping for Spurtle Cleaner to clean the spurtle up............... I also agree with Leej completely about Diane. Could not have said it better! Leej does a lot of things well but I fear one of his lesser talents has to do with spurtle. DIANE........Believe me I know about hospitals! Do what the Docs say and hang in there. You have all my best thoughts coming your way. Spaw |
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Subject: RE: Diane Easby - 'Countess Richard' ill From: John MacKenzie Date: 18 Nov 11 - 04:44 PM Ah but are the said spurtles decorated in pokerwork, with Get Well Soon in pokerwork, written thereon? |
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Subject: RE: Diane Easby - 'Countess Richard' ill From: akenaton Date: 18 Nov 11 - 05:05 PM Och Aye, Diane disnae suffer fools gladly, an she's goat a bitae a shoart fuse, bit she's a hert o' gold! Best wishes D. |
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Subject: RE: Diane Easby - 'Countess Richard' ill From: BTNG Date: 18 Nov 11 - 05:24 PM and a fine engraving of Diane's likeness....good custom work is hard to come by these days, Diane is one of a kind "and you at the back of the room...yes you... I can see you sniggering....I do not want to hear you saying thank god...200 lines on my desk by tomorrow!" ;-) One more time..Get well Diane and get back here, we're missing the heavy artillery! |
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Subject: RE: Diane Easby - 'Countess Richard' ill From: GUEST,zimmerman Date: 18 Nov 11 - 06:36 PM Quite a few of us hereabouts have been dumped on the canvas by Diane and if she's on the ropes I'm sure she'll bounce back better than we did. Pass on on all good wishes for her recovery |
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Subject: RE: Diane Easby - 'Countess Richard' ill From: Lonesome EJ Date: 18 Nov 11 - 06:37 PM "..for who would spurtles bear, to grunt and sweat while keeping the heavy heaving whey from sticking?" ....from Hamlet 2: Return of the Indecisive Prince |
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Subject: RE: Diane Easby - 'Countess Richard' ill From: Dave the Gnome Date: 18 Nov 11 - 06:40 PM When I eventualy get round to doing the walk described in Mr Fox's 'The Gypsy' Diane has threatened to come along, so I know she has to get better! Mind you, I did first bring it up about 8 years ago and the nearest I have got is driving it in a Honda Civic and then riding it on my Honda CX 500 - So I had best get my arse in gear soon before people think I have a Honda fetish:-) Once again, with feeling; get better Diane. DtG |
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Subject: RE: Diane Easby - 'Countess Richard' ill From: GUEST,Mike Rogers Date: 19 Nov 11 - 05:37 AM I don't know Diane, other than from internet forums. Like several here I suffered the odd verbal lashing but I always recognised a mistress of her craft and her musical knowledge is supreme. I wish her well. |
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Subject: RE: Diane Easby - 'Countess Richard' ill From: My guru always said Date: 20 Nov 11 - 05:27 AM Still thinking f Diane & hoping she is comfortable and that the Cats are sorted now. That will make her rest easier! |
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Subject: RE: Diane Easby - 'Countess Richard' ill From: GUEST,999 Date: 20 Nov 11 - 11:05 AM Any news as to how she's doing? |
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Subject: RE: Diane Easby - 'Countess Richard' ill From: VirginiaTam Date: 20 Nov 11 - 11:49 AM Wish someone could loan a laptop with wifi or smart phone to Diane so we might read from her own hand how she is faring. Continued good wishes to you, Diane. |
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Subject: RE: Diane Easby - 'Countess Richard' ill From: breezy Date: 21 Nov 11 - 04:41 AM Good man Kevin |
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Subject: RE: Diane Easby - 'Countess Richard' ill From: Vic Smith Date: 21 Nov 11 - 03:20 PM At http://www.froots.net/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=6339&start=15 Kevin Sheils writes:- Well it looks like I've beaten Diane to a computer. and Diane adds Yes. Kevin's bus service is obviously superior to the ambulance transport though I did have to call and get cat food, Aeola was waiting at the back door, not at alll emaciated but obviously hungry |
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Subject: RE: Diane Easby - 'Countess Richard' ill From: Richard Bridge Date: 21 Nov 11 - 03:22 PM I recommend whiskies too. |
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Subject: RE: Diane Easby - 'Countess Richard' ill From: Little Robyn Date: 21 Nov 11 - 03:23 PM So pleased to hear that you're well enough to be back home. Look after yourself. See you here soon. Robyn |
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Subject: RE: Diane Easby - 'Countess Richard' ill From: fat B****rd Date: 21 Nov 11 - 03:26 PM Great news, Diane. Take good care and post soon. Charlie. |
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Subject: RE: Diane Easby - 'Countess Richard' ill From: Maryrrf Date: 21 Nov 11 - 03:27 PM Glad you are home, Diane! |
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Subject: RE: Diane Easby - 'Countess Richard' ill From: BTNG Date: 21 Nov 11 - 03:29 PM Well, I, for one, have a huge smile on my face, at this wonderful news. Diane is home and she is safe. Thank God! Welcome back Diane!! Also particular thank yous must go to Kevin Sheils, Vic Smith, and Chris Foster, for going above and far beyond the call.... and last but not definitely not least GUEST,A Friend, who let mudcatters know of the situation in the first place. ;-) |
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Subject: RE: Diane Easby - 'Countess Richard' ill From: Vic Smith Date: 21 Nov 11 - 03:32 PM I did nuffin.... Let's hear it for Kevin & Chris! |
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Subject: RE: Diane Easby - 'Countess Richard' ill From: Bonnie Shaljean Date: 21 Nov 11 - 03:50 PM Massive relief - so glad you're home! B. xxx |
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Subject: RE: Diane Easby - 'Countess Richard' ill From: paula t Date: 21 Nov 11 - 03:53 PM Great news! |
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Subject: RE: Diane Easby - 'Countess Richard' ill From: Dave the Gnome Date: 21 Nov 11 - 04:35 PM Very good news indeed. DtG |
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Subject: RE: Diane Easby - 'Countess Richard' ill From: My guru always said Date: 21 Nov 11 - 04:38 PM Very good news! Recover well Diane, the cats will be so pleased you're home! |
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Subject: RE: Diane Easby - 'Countess Richard' ill From: George Papavgeris Date: 21 Nov 11 - 05:29 PM Nice to have you back, Diane |
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Subject: RE: Diane Easby - 'Countess Richard' ill From: Herga Kitty Date: 22 Nov 11 - 03:08 AM Nice to start the day with some good news for a change! Very glad you're home, Diane. Kitty |
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Subject: RE: Diane Easby - 'Countess Richard' ill From: treewind Date: 22 Nov 11 - 03:14 AM Hurrah - welcome back! Anahata |
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Subject: RE: Diane Easby - 'Countess Richard' ill From: Silas Date: 22 Nov 11 - 03:40 AM Oh that is good news. |
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Subject: RE: Diane Easby - 'Countess Richard' ill From: theleveller Date: 22 Nov 11 - 04:12 AM Glad you're back, Diane - you gave us all a bit of a scare! |
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Subject: RE: Diane Easby - 'Countess Richard' ill From: scouse Date: 22 Nov 11 - 04:42 AM Just don't do it again PLEASE!!!!!!!!! I rarely post but I read yours with gusto.Glad to know your back home with the cats. Take care. As Aye, Phil. |
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Subject: RE: Diane Easby - 'Countess Richard' ill From: Kevin Sheils Date: 22 Nov 11 - 04:54 AM Thanks for copying my fRoots posting here Vic. Strangely though I posted here first (I thought!) and cut and pasted the message to the other place. I must have done something wrong like forgot the submit button or whatever! Just to add that I thought Diane looked well and in fighting form! |
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Subject: RE: Diane Easby - 'Countess Richard' ill From: John MacKenzie Date: 22 Nov 11 - 06:31 AM We expect no less. Keep well Diane |
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Subject: RE: Diane Easby - 'Countess Richard' ill From: The Sandman Date: 22 Nov 11 - 06:53 AM yes welcome back Diane, I have missed your posts for some while, get well soon |
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Subject: RE: Diane Easby - 'Countess Richard' ill From: GUEST,Captain Jack Sparrow Date: 22 Nov 11 - 07:42 AM Really good to read the news and that Diane is home again. |
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Subject: RE: Diane Easby - 'Countess Richard' ill From: GUEST,highlandman at work Date: 22 Nov 11 - 09:44 AM I don't know how I missed the early part of this thread, but now that I see it -- oh, my! Best wishes, Diane! Having been on the receiving end of the odd scathage (deservingly so most likely), I must say I nevertheless appreciate your sense of humor and your dedication to music. I hope both your wit and your health return to full function soon. Keep on the get-well road -Glenn |
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Subject: RE: Diane Easby - 'Countess Richard' ill From: SylviaN Date: 23 Nov 11 - 04:56 PM Welcome home, Diane, from Keith and from me. xxx |
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Subject: RE: Diane Easby - 'Countess Richard' ill From: alanabit Date: 24 Nov 11 - 04:25 PM Very glad to hear you are back Diane. |
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Subject: RE: Diane Easby - 'Countess Richard' ill From: VirginiaTam Date: 28 Nov 11 - 08:04 AM Still waiting to hear from the lady herself. Diane, are you there? |
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Subject: RE: Diane Easby - 'Countess Richard' ill From: GUEST,Chris Murray Date: 28 Nov 11 - 09:48 AM She posted on the fRoots board the other day. Maybe she's still doesn't feel up to using messageboards. |
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Subject: RE: Diane Easby - 'Countess Richard' ill From: The Borchester Echo Date: 28 Nov 11 - 11:03 AM Hello Ms Tam, yes I'm fine though still horribly weak at the knees. Thanks to all who sent good wishes - I'm gradually working my way through thanking all the card senders. |
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Subject: RE: Diane Easby - 'Countess Richard' ill From: Big Al Whittle Date: 28 Nov 11 - 11:08 AM Well done! to seeya,....nice! |
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Subject: RE: Diane Easby - 'Countess Richard' ill From: VirginiaTam Date: 13 Mar 12 - 04:12 PM Diane Are you still feeling poorly? Don't appear to be any posts from you since November. |
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Subject: RE: Diane Easby - 'Countess Richard' ill From: Brian Peters Date: 14 Mar 12 - 05:20 AM Yes, I was wondering as well. You there Diane? |
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Subject: RE: Diane Easby - 'Countess Richard' ill From: davyr Date: 14 Mar 12 - 06:23 AM She posted on the fRoots forum last Thursday (8/3/12), if that helps? |
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Subject: RE: Diane Easby - 'Countess Richard' ill From: Nigel Paterson Date: 14 Mar 12 - 06:24 AM I don't know how I missed this thread...I feel very guilty & distressed. Diane was one of the first to post, if not THE first, when I joined Mudcat to talk about The Halliard & Nic Jones. She was right there behind us from the off...a great supporter & champion. Diane, if you read this, I'm hoping you've still got my phone number & email. Please get in touch if you are able. I'm also wondering whether Ralphie has any more up to date news? Nigel. |
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Subject: RE: Diane Easby - 'Countess Richard' ill From: GUEST,David Easby Date: 16 Mar 12 - 11:14 AM Hello, I am David, Diane's younger brother. I am currently in Afghanistan and have had no contact with Diane for many years, but I have just discovered the news. Could someone please update me. My contact details are: diesdog@aol.com Many thanks. |
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Subject: RE: Diane Easby - 'Countess Richard' ill From: RTim Date: 16 Mar 12 - 11:31 AM Hi - she posted in Feb on Facebook that she was better - that is all I know. Tim Radford |
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Subject: RE: Diane Easby - 'Countess Richard' ill From: Nick Date: 16 Mar 12 - 06:31 PM She sent me a message on facebook in early Feb |
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Subject: RE: Diane Easby - 'Countess Richard' ill From: My guru always said Date: 17 Mar 12 - 02:35 AM Good to see you here David! Diane very rarely posts here now (her Mudcat name is the Borchester Echo), but as you can see there are folks who give us reports on Diane from Facebook. Hope that you are able to catch up with Diane somehow and that you stay safe. |
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Subject: RE: Diane Easby - 'Countess Richard' ill From: The Sandman Date: 17 Mar 12 - 06:13 AM she is ok, she is a friend of mine on facebook, i posted davids e mail, and she replied to me |
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Subject: RE: Diane Easby - 'Countess Richard' ill From: Nick Date: 17 Mar 12 - 02:23 PM Her account was posting 8 minutes ago on facebook |
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Subject: RE: Diane Easby - 'Countess Richard' ill From: VirginiaTam Date: 21 Mar 12 - 10:01 AM Thanx for the updates. |
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Subject: RE: Diane Easby - 'Countess Richard' ill From: GUEST,Derek Schofield Date: 12 Sep 13 - 04:17 PM Can this thread not be closed please? I closed it. Any remembrances may be posted in Obit: Diane Easby [borchester echo] (2013) --Mod |
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