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 |
Subject: RE: Diane Easby - 'Countess Richard' ill From: Richard Bridge Date: 16 Nov 11 - 01:03 PM She was always very well informed. |
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. |
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. |
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. |
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) |
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. |
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. |
Subject: RE: Diane Easby - 'Countess Richard' ill From: The Sandman Date: 16 Nov 11 - 01:21 PM get well. |
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) |
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 |
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 |
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. |
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? |
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~ |
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 |
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. |
Subject: RE: Diane Easby - 'Countess Richard' ill From: Max Date: 16 Nov 11 - 02:20 PM We're watching BTNG. All will be well. |
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. |
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. |
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 |
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. |
Subject: RE: Diane Easby - 'Countess Richard' ill From: BTNG Date: 16 Nov 11 - 03:02 PM many thanks Max Sam (BTNG) |
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. |
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. |
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? |
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. |
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. |
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. |
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. |
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 |
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. |
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 ... |
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 |
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. |
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. |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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. |
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. |
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. |
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. |
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 |
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 |
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? |
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 |
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. |
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? |
Subject: RE: Diane Easby - 'Countess Richard' ill From: MartinRyan Date: 17 Nov 11 - 05:14 AM Good work, guys... |
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