26 May 13 - 07:26 AM (#3519342) Subject: Peter Twitchett (Waddon Pete) From: GUEST,Bounty Hound John Sad news that our friend Peter Twitchett, (Waddon Pete) had a stroke yesterday, I have no more information on his condition, but I know he has many friends here. Our very best wishes to Peter for a speedy recovery, and here's hoping he's performing again soon. Bounty Hound John |
26 May 13 - 07:37 AM (#3519345) Subject: RE: Peter Twitchett (Waddon Pete) From: The Sandman I am really sorry to hear this,speedy recovery my old friend. |
26 May 13 - 08:03 AM (#3519349) Subject: RE: Peter Twitchett (Waddon Pete) From: Little Robyn Thinking of you Pete. Robyn |
26 May 13 - 08:55 AM (#3519355) Subject: RE: Peter Twitchett (Waddon Pete) From: GUEST,Bounty Hound John I'v just heard that Peter was sitting up in bed this morning, so hopefully he's already on the mend. John |
26 May 13 - 08:56 AM (#3519356) Subject: RE: Peter Twitchett (Waddon Pete) From: maeve Warm regards to you, Peter, and strong hopes for a full and rapid recovery. Maeve |
26 May 13 - 09:31 AM (#3519360) Subject: RE: Peter Twitchett (Waddon Pete) From: The Sandman I have known Pete since 1970, from pre waddon days, i have a clear recollection of him singing with her head tucked underneath her arm, complete with actions, at dartford folk club, a great guy, stay with us for a bit longer my old mate. |
26 May 13 - 09:44 AM (#3519362) Subject: RE: Peter Twitchett (Waddon Pete) From: Janie Thinking of you Pete. I'll add my own hopes to maeve's. |
26 May 13 - 11:07 AM (#3519375) Subject: RE: Peter Twitchett (Waddon Pete) From: Art Thieme Peter, I am so sorry to hear this. Be as well as you can be, and recover quickly!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Art Thieme |
26 May 13 - 02:40 PM (#3519424) Subject: RE: Peter Twitchett (Waddon Pete) From: ChanteyLass I'll add my wish for his speedy recovery. |
26 May 13 - 02:45 PM (#3519427) Subject: RE: Peter Twitchett (Waddon Pete) From: Speedwell Best wishes Pete for being back to better health very soon. The Bull session needs you! |
26 May 13 - 03:56 PM (#3519440) Subject: RE: Peter Twitchett (Waddon Pete) From: billybob Sending all our love and healing thoughts Pete, get well very soon, Croydon Folk Club was one of the best, Wendy and Bill xxxxxxx |
26 May 13 - 07:29 PM (#3519492) Subject: RE: Peter Twitchett (Waddon Pete) From: Sandra in Sydney best wishes for a speedy recovery, Pete sandra |
26 May 13 - 08:21 PM (#3519505) Subject: RE: Peter Twitchett (Waddon Pete) From: frogprince Yes. Pete has friends here; he's shown himself to be a good friend here. Pete, we all wish you a full and speedy recovery, and hope to see you back with us soon. Dean |
26 May 13 - 08:55 PM (#3519515) Subject: RE: Peter Twitchett (Waddon Pete) From: Stilly River Sage Sorry to read this. I hope you're on the mend and will recover completely! Pete's posts. SRS |
26 May 13 - 11:18 PM (#3519536) Subject: RE: Peter Twitchett (Waddon Pete)-illness From: Joe Offer Hi, Pete - I hope you get better soon. I really enjoy our correspondence. -Joe- |
27 May 13 - 04:29 AM (#3519574) Subject: RE: Peter Twitchett (Waddon Pete)-illness From: vectis Get well soon mate. |
27 May 13 - 04:30 AM (#3519575) Subject: RE: Peter Twitchett (Waddon Pete)-illness From: fat B****rd All the best to you, Pete. Get well soon. Charlie |
27 May 13 - 04:47 AM (#3519576) Subject: RE: Peter Twitchett (Waddon Pete)-illness From: MartinRyan Best wishes, Pete. |
27 May 13 - 07:08 AM (#3519603) Subject: RE: Peter Twitchett (Waddon Pete)-illness From: SussexCarole All our best wishes for a speedy recovery Carole & Andrew xx |
27 May 13 - 07:16 AM (#3519606) Subject: RE: Peter Twitchett (Waddon Pete)-illness From: RoyH (Burl) Take heart Pete. I recovered from a stroke, so did Mick Tems. So did Taffy Thomas. You can do it too. All the best for a speedy return to health. Roy Harris. |
27 May 13 - 07:26 AM (#3519608) Subject: RE: Peter Twitchett (Waddon Pete)-illness From: Pete Jennings Best wishes and get well soon, Pete. |
27 May 13 - 03:40 PM (#3519756) Subject: RE: Peter Twitchett (Waddon Pete)-illness From: GUEST,guest -jim younger |
27 May 13 - 03:41 PM (#3519757) Subject: RE: Peter Twitchett (Waddon Pete)-illness From: GUEST,guest -jim younger Good luck, Pete, hope you get better soon. |
27 May 13 - 04:39 PM (#3519777) Subject: RE: Peter Twitchett (Waddon Pete)-illness From: Mary Katherine Does anyone know an address where cards could be sent? |
28 May 13 - 03:31 AM (#3519917) Subject: RE: Peter Twitchett (Waddon Pete)-illness From: Joe Offer I don't have an address for him, but you can e-mail him through his Website, http://www.twitchett.me.uk/PeteTwitchett.htm. -Joe- |
28 May 13 - 04:02 AM (#3519931) Subject: RE: Peter Twitchett (Waddon Pete)-illness From: Splott Man All the best, buddy. Get singing as soon as you can! I want to thank you for inspiring me to a rethink all those years ago with your unaccompanied rendition of Battle of New Orleans. As Roy said, I wish you a speedy recovery. Splott Man (Fluff in those days) |
28 May 13 - 04:41 AM (#3519938) Subject: RE: Peter Twitchett (Waddon Pete)-illness From: My guru always said Sending positive thoughts, recover well! Hil |
28 May 13 - 07:21 AM (#3519983) Subject: RE: Peter Twitchett (Waddon Pete)-illness From: GUEST,Essex Girl Sorry to hear about your illness, we will miss you at Pigs Ear. Get well soon. Linda |
29 May 13 - 08:18 AM (#3520318) Subject: RE: Peter Twitchett (Waddon Pete)-illness From: GUEST,JohnH Saw him on Monday. Sitting up and reading but bored out of his skull. Speech OK but right hand not up to scratch so no guitar for a while! If you're near BSE then he's in West Suffolk Hospital, Ward G8. He hopes to MC a concert in Woolpit in 3 weeks time! Will update when I know more. |
29 May 13 - 09:29 AM (#3520347) Subject: RE: Peter Twitchett (Waddon Pete)-illness From: Girl Friday So sorry to hear this. Get well soon Pete. Pigfest won't be the same without you there. Was looking forward to having you introduce us on Sunday. Sue TDL |
29 May 13 - 01:03 PM (#3520420) Subject: RE: Peter Twitchett (Waddon Pete)-illness From: JohnH He's home now so might tell you all himself! |
29 May 13 - 01:36 PM (#3520429) Subject: RE: Peter Twitchett (Waddon Pete)-illness From: billybob Glad you are home Pete, was just going to post a card to the hospital! Can you message me your address at home please? best wishes from Bill and me xx Wendy |
29 May 13 - 04:48 PM (#3520498) Subject: RE: Peter Twitchett (Waddon Pete)-illness From: Speedwell Glad to hear you're getting better, Pete. See you in Woolpit soon I hope. Best wishes. |
29 May 13 - 06:12 PM (#3520525) Subject: RE: Peter Twitchett (Waddon Pete)-illness From: Art Thieme Pete, I surely am hoping today is better than yesterday. Again, be well, and thanks for recording Master Of The Sheepfold. I was lucky to find it. Art |
29 May 13 - 06:35 PM (#3520537) Subject: RE: Peter Twitchett (Waddon Pete)-illness From: GUEST Breezy sends his best wishes for a speedy return, remember Bude ? |
29 May 13 - 06:38 PM (#3520540) Subject: RE: Peter Twitchett (Waddon Pete)-illness From: Anne Lister Sending love, Pete. |
30 May 13 - 03:28 AM (#3520621) Subject: RE: Peter Twitchett (Waddon Pete)-illness From: Rusty Dobro Sad news indeed - I'd been looking forward to our forthcoming 'first Saturday' and 'second Monday' pub sessions. Croydon's loss has definitely been Suffolk's gain. Get well soon, Pete. |
30 May 13 - 03:19 PM (#3520813) Subject: RE: Peter Twitchett (Waddon Pete)-illness From: Waddon Pete We've now got Dad back home. He is beginning to slowly recover, he thanks everyone for their good wishes but cannot currently use the computer himself. Rest assured he is still cracking awful jokes and looks forward to catching up with you all soon. Thanks again John Twitchett. |
30 May 13 - 06:53 PM (#3520878) Subject: RE: Peter Twitchett (Waddon Pete)-illness From: The Sandman we look forward to hearing from him, you cant keep a man from croinge[the croydon penge borders] down |
30 May 13 - 07:06 PM (#3520881) Subject: RE: Peter Twitchett (Waddon Pete)-illness From: Bounty Hound Thanks for posting John, pleased to hear that Peter is home, and recovering. Here's hoping we'll see him out and about before too long. John |
31 May 13 - 03:12 AM (#3520977) Subject: RE: Peter Twitchett (Waddon Pete)-illness From: Rusty Dobro Pete - very best wishes from everyone at last night's Ipswich 'Garland' session. You were much missed, of course. |
31 May 13 - 03:30 AM (#3520979) Subject: RE: Peter Twitchett (Waddon Pete)-illness From: Sandra in Sydney it's always good to read that someone is out of hospital, a place for sick people. keep recovering! sandra |
01 Jun 13 - 12:04 AM (#3521434) Subject: RE: Peter Twitchett (Waddon Pete)-illness From: ChanteyLass Also glad to read that he is home. |
01 Jun 13 - 06:51 AM (#3521491) Subject: RE: Peter Twitchett (Waddon Pete)-illness From: Pete Jennings Best wishes for a good recovery. |
01 Jun 13 - 07:54 AM (#3521514) Subject: RE: Peter Twitchett (Waddon Pete)-illness From: Janie Glad you are home, Pete, best wishes for a full recovery! |
01 Jun 13 - 08:04 AM (#3521516) Subject: RE: Peter Twitchett (Waddon Pete)-illness From: maeve Welcome home, Pete! Thank you, John. |
08 Jun 13 - 10:04 AM (#3524138) Subject: RE: Peter Twitchett (Waddon Pete)-illness From: GUEST,John Twitchett Dad is recovering slowly, he has asked me to thank everyone who has posted, PM'd and emailed with their good wishes. I have show him all of the posts and he is very grateful to you all. Getting better is a slow old business, but your posts have helped cheer him up. Thank you John. |
08 Jun 13 - 10:54 AM (#3524146) Subject: RE: Peter Twitchett (Waddon Pete)-illness From: GUEST,SussexCarole Thanks for the update John. It may make your dad smile if you tell him that our next door neighbour rescued 6 battery hens and we now have 'Chickens in the Garden'. Best wishes Pete x |
27 Jun 13 - 06:14 PM (#3531119) Subject: RE: Peter Twitchett (Waddon Pete)-illness From: GUEST,GUEST Steve W Hi Peter All good wishes for a full & speedy recovery from your friends at the Greyhound . We miss you but do what the doc tells you!! Best wishes Steve N Jill |
28 Jun 13 - 07:22 AM (#3531230) Subject: RE: Peter Twitchett (Waddon Pete)-illness From: Bonnie Shaljean Cheers Pete - here's to your journey on the road back to health (raises glass) Bonnie |
28 Jun 13 - 04:14 PM (#3531427) Subject: RE: Peter Twitchett (Waddon Pete)-illness From: GUEST,John Twitchett Hello all, Great news about the battery hens, it did indeed make dad smile :) He's doing what the doctors tell him (mostly) and is looking forward to being able to raise a glass to you all at the Greyhound. All the best John. |
28 Jun 13 - 09:20 PM (#3531520) Subject: RE: Peter Twitchett (Waddon Pete)-illness From: Janie Tanks for posting an update, John. Holding your dad and all of you in my thoughts and meditations. One step at a time, eh Pete? |
28 Jun 13 - 09:26 PM (#3531523) Subject: RE: Peter Twitchett (Waddon Pete)-illness From: GUEST,olddude in my prayers my dear friend |
09 Jul 13 - 02:34 PM (#3535567) Subject: RE: Peter Twitchett (Waddon Pete)-illness From: Waddon Pete Just a quick update from the pen of Pete himself, rather than family members. Life is a round of blood tests, physio and blood pressure taking at the moment. It changes your perspective. Typing is interesting too. Lots of mistakes to correct! Thanks to everyone for their good wishes. I am moving around (slow shuffle) and getting more feeling back in my hand. Hopefully manage to get to the village pub soon. Peter |
09 Jul 13 - 04:33 PM (#3535624) Subject: RE: Peter Twitchett (Waddon Pete)-illness From: jacqui.c Missed this! Good thoughts coming from Maine. |
09 Jul 13 - 05:17 PM (#3535636) Subject: RE: Peter Twitchett (Waddon Pete)-illness From: maeve Pete! So glad to read an update from your own good self! This sounds promising. Thank you for taking time and trouble to post a note. Maeve |
09 Jul 13 - 06:02 PM (#3535650) Subject: RE: Peter Twitchett (Waddon Pete)-illness From: GUEST,Gest Betsy Good to hear from your good self . Easy on the Beer but who would deny you a shandy or two this weather ? Cheers Betsy |
09 Jul 13 - 06:55 PM (#3535667) Subject: RE: Peter Twitchett (Waddon Pete)-illness From: Bonnie Shaljean So so SO glad to see you on here. All my best wishes - Bonnie |
09 Jul 13 - 07:23 PM (#3535677) Subject: RE: Peter Twitchett (Waddon Pete)-illness From: Sandra in Sydney excellent news! |
09 Jul 13 - 10:34 PM (#3535723) Subject: RE: Peter Twitchett (Waddon Pete)-illness From: ChanteyLass Keep improving, Pete! |
10 Jul 13 - 03:34 AM (#3535763) Subject: RE: Peter Twitchett (Waddon Pete)-illness From: Herga Kitty Glad to see you're posting again! Kitty |
10 Jul 13 - 06:28 AM (#3535798) Subject: RE: Peter Twitchett (Waddon Pete)-illness From: Pete Jennings Keep thinking about that first pint... |
10 Jul 13 - 09:09 AM (#3535832) Subject: RE: Peter Twitchett (Waddon Pete)-illness From: My guru always said Very glad to see you're doing so well, that first pint at the pub will taste great! |
10 Jul 13 - 01:49 PM (#3535955) Subject: RE: Peter Twitchett (Waddon Pete)-illness From: Elmore Glad you're improving. Wish you the best. |
10 Jul 13 - 07:04 PM (#3536046) Subject: RE: Peter Twitchett (Waddon Pete)-illness From: Girl Friday All the best Pete. Onwards and Upwards! |
11 Jul 13 - 01:45 PM (#3536393) Subject: RE: Peter Twitchett (Waddon Pete)-illness From: Rusty Dobro Welcome back, Pete! I'm sure we'll see you back to rights in no time! |
11 Jul 13 - 03:27 PM (#3536421) Subject: RE: Peter Twitchett (Waddon Pete)-illness From: billybob So pleased to see you back here Pete, keep on getting better day by day, and enjoy that pint! Best wishes, Wendy and Bill xx |
12 Jul 13 - 03:01 AM (#3536608) Subject: RE: Peter Twitchett (Waddon Pete)-illness From: The Barden of England Good to see you posting Pete. Hope you can get to the pub very soon. John Barden |
12 Jul 13 - 03:42 AM (#3536617) Subject: RE: Peter Twitchett (Waddon Pete)-illness From: open mike glad to hear that you were back to cracking terrible jokes...this is a good sign, believe it or not!! keep cracking.... |
12 Jul 13 - 04:03 AM (#3536624) Subject: RE: Peter Twitchett (Waddon Pete)-illness From: Rusty Dobro Apparently Pete was at his local session on Wednesday night and was able to sing a song. Great news. |
13 Jul 13 - 12:18 AM (#3536897) Subject: RE: Peter Twitchett (Waddon Pete)-illness From: ChanteyLass Hooray! |
16 Jul 13 - 05:42 AM (#3537975) Subject: RE: Peter Twitchett (Waddon Pete)-illness From: Waddon Pete Yes, this is true, although it must be said I only was able to go for an hour and I croaked rather than sang! The folks there were very kind and didn't throw anything. The beer was lovely...well worth waiting for. Trevor keeps an excellent pint. Luckily the pub is only about 500 yards away from my front door or I would not have been able to make it there so easily. Best wishes, Peter |
16 Jul 13 - 08:44 AM (#3538013) Subject: RE: Peter Twitchett (Waddon Pete)-illness From: GUEST,SussexCarole Great to hear of your progress Pete. Bet that beer tasted good! |
16 Jul 13 - 11:39 AM (#3538070) Subject: RE: Peter Twitchett (Waddon Pete)-illness From: Girl Friday Great stuff Pete. Keep on keeping on. Bet the beer went down vwery well in this heat. |
03 Oct 13 - 10:16 AM (#3563952) Subject: RE: Peter Twitchett (Waddon Pete)-illness From: Waddon Pete Hello. I notice that it is over 2 months since there was an update here, so I thought I'd let you know what has been happening. First an update for those who haven't yet read the entire thread. There I was, chugging along quite happily when my life suddenly hit the buffers. It was something over which I had no control. However, I am now able to type (with the great assistance of Mr. Spellchecker) and beginning to feel more like my old self. It is a slow old business but I am happy to report that I am slowly improving and following a determined regime of exercises that keep me busy. I can now drive (short distances) and am walking (with a cane). I don't go that far when I walk, however. I have also battered my recalcitrant fingers into playing some of my guitar accompaniments although the faster, more complicated accompaniments are still in abeyance. Friends up this way have also encouraged me to go to some sessions and Pete Allison got me to play at Swaffham Free Festival, so life is slowly returning! I hope all is well with you. I am very grateful to everyone for their continuing support. What a bunch! Best wishes, Peter |
03 Oct 13 - 10:20 AM (#3563953) Subject: RE: Peter Twitchett (Waddon Pete)-illness From: billybob Lovely to hear some good news, hope you continue to improve and feel better every day and that we can catch up soon! best wishes Wendy xx |
03 Oct 13 - 10:33 AM (#3563960) Subject: RE: Peter Twitchett (Waddon Pete)-illness From: Stilly River Sage You'll keep making progress at recovery as long as you keep working on it! It sounds like you're making headway. Congratulations and definitely keep up the hard work. SRS |
03 Oct 13 - 10:38 AM (#3563962) Subject: RE: Peter Twitchett (Waddon Pete)-illness From: GUEST,Bounty Hound John Good news Peter, Looking forward to seeing you at the end of the month :) |
03 Oct 13 - 10:54 AM (#3563970) Subject: RE: Peter Twitchett (Waddon Pete)-illness From: breezy well done old bean like a phoenix he rises |
03 Oct 13 - 10:58 AM (#3563974) Subject: RE: Peter Twitchett (Waddon Pete)-illness From: MartinRyan Good news... |
03 Oct 13 - 11:08 AM (#3563977) Subject: RE: Peter Twitchett (Waddon Pete)-illness From: Pete Jennings Good news. Got to be worth a raised glass, and you can always count on me...! |
04 Oct 13 - 06:15 AM (#3564165) Subject: RE: Peter Twitchett (Waddon Pete)-illness From: Janie Thanks so much for updating us, Pete. Glad to know you are improving. Hard work, but worth it, eh? |
04 Oct 13 - 06:58 AM (#3564172) Subject: RE: Peter Twitchett (Waddon Pete)-illness From: maeve I'm delighted to read of your many successes, Pete. Well done you! Maeve |
04 Oct 13 - 11:23 AM (#3564252) Subject: RE: Peter Twitchett (Waddon Pete)-illness From: GUEST,Bounty Hound John We're very much looking forward to Peter being fully back in the harness and performing at the 3rd Bury St Edmunds Oxjam Folk Weekend on the 26th-27th October. He's been a big hit at the last two, so it wouldn't be the same without him :) Bury St Edmunds OXJAM Folk Weekend Bounty Hound John |
04 Oct 13 - 07:29 PM (#3564347) Subject: RE: Peter Twitchett (Waddon Pete)-illness From: frogprince Good to hear, Pete; keep on keepin' on! |
05 Oct 13 - 12:21 AM (#3564372) Subject: RE: Peter Twitchett (Waddon Pete)-illness From: ChanteyLass One step at a time is the way to keep moving forward. I am happy to read of your progress. |
05 Oct 13 - 05:15 AM (#3564392) Subject: RE: Peter Twitchett (Waddon Pete)-illness From: Bonnie Shaljean So so SO glad to hear this news! Keep cracking those awful jokes... Thinking of you - Bonnie xx |
05 Oct 13 - 11:35 AM (#3564465) Subject: RE: Peter Twitchett (Waddon Pete)-illness From: Elmore Pete: Sounds like you have the right attitude toward your health problems. As I'm sure you know, that's an important part of recovery. I wish you the best. Elmore |
07 Oct 13 - 07:06 AM (#3564885) Subject: RE: Peter Twitchett (Waddon Pete)-illness From: Waddon Pete Thank you all for your encouragement, and thanks Bounty Hound John for your reminder about the Oxjam weekend. I am looking forward to it, but will need a seat during my performance. Only some of the jokes are awful, Bonnie! Seriously, it is a great help to know folks are rooting for you. Mudcat is a wonderful thing (sometimes!) Best wishes, Peter |