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29 Nov 04 - 03:59 AM (#1341772) Subject: BS: Dave Bryant From: Essex Girl Just a line to let you know that Dave was taken into hospital on Saturday night after having a mild stroke. He subsequently had three more and is in hospital while they monitor his blood pressure and do a CAT scan. I'll let you have more details when I have them Linda |
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29 Nov 04 - 04:03 AM (#1341777) Subject: RE: BS: Dave Bryant From: GUEST,Mingulay So sorry to hear that, please pass on good wishes and hope he's soon out and about again. Pete |
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29 Nov 04 - 04:05 AM (#1341778) Subject: RE: BS: Dave Bryant From: Joe Offer Gee, Dave - I hope you're back in good health soon. I'll be thinking of you. -Joe Offer- |
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29 Nov 04 - 04:23 AM (#1341783) Subject: RE: BS: Dave Bryant From: Scooby Doo Hope all goes well for you mate and get back to full health soon. Yas |
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29 Nov 04 - 04:26 AM (#1341785) Subject: RE: BS: Dave Bryant From: Ellenpoly Ditto. All healing energies coming your way, Dave. ..xx..e |
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29 Nov 04 - 04:34 AM (#1341792) Subject: RE: BS: Dave Bryant From: Scooby Doo I forgot Linda losts of love and hugs coming from Wales to you too. Yas |
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29 Nov 04 - 04:35 AM (#1341794) Subject: RE: BS: Dave Bryant From: George Papavgeris Vanessa and I are sending our thoughts and prayers, Linda. Tell the old grouch to stop mucking about and get well soon! |
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29 Nov 04 - 04:45 AM (#1341799) Subject: RE: BS: Dave Bryant From: Leadfingers Sorry to hear that news Linda - Pass on to Dave my best wishes for a speedy and full recovery . |
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29 Nov 04 - 04:46 AM (#1341800) Subject: RE: BS: Dave Bryant From: open mike they can do some amazing work with stroke victims these days. If he was diagnosed and treated soon, there is a likely drug that can speed recovery. Best of luck to him, and I hope he is able to re-gain all his abilities, etc. or that there was little damage. I believe Trevor said that he, too, suffered a similar situation. |
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29 Nov 04 - 04:54 AM (#1341802) Subject: RE: BS: Dave Bryant From: Fibula Mattock Get well soon Dave, and all the best to you too Linda. |
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29 Nov 04 - 05:11 AM (#1341810) Subject: RE: BS: Dave Bryant From: Micca Yeah, good thoughts from Me and catsPHiddle as well Dave, and to Essex Girl too, Micca |
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29 Nov 04 - 05:14 AM (#1341813) Subject: RE: BS: Dave Bryant From: fat B****rd All the best to you, Dave. |
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29 Nov 04 - 05:17 AM (#1341814) Subject: RE: BS: Dave Bryant From: Wilfried Schaum All the best for getting well soon, Dave, and a hug for you, Linda. I'm feeling with you. Wilfried |
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29 Nov 04 - 05:24 AM (#1341817) Subject: RE: BS: Dave Bryant From: The Shambles I hope it will not be long before we can all hear you again in full voice - preferably while standing not too close to you. Best wishes to all......... |
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29 Nov 04 - 05:33 AM (#1341819) Subject: RE: BS: Dave Bryant From: MBSLynne Best wishes and healing thoughts to you both Love Lynne |
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29 Nov 04 - 06:25 AM (#1341835) Subject: RE: BS: Dave Bryant From: Dipsodeb Oh Linda I'm so sorry to hear this news. Love and Hugs to you both. Wish Dave well from us. If there is anything we can do let us know. Take care and Blessings. ~Debs~ |
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29 Nov 04 - 06:36 AM (#1341845) Subject: RE: BS: Dave Bryant From: freda underhill Essex girl - what a hard time for you and Dave. All my best wishes to you both - I hope he's back singing Gladiator with gusto, soon. love and best wishes Freda |
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29 Nov 04 - 06:37 AM (#1341846) Subject: RE: BS: Dave Bryant From: Dave the Gnome Bugger! Best wishes for a good recovery from here in't'snowy north. If ever you want to read the story of a recovery from a stroke that the medics said he would never recover from try reading 'Unfinished Business' by Ted Edwards. Fabulous story and written with the wit and style you would expect from one of our leading songwriters. I have a copy if you want to borrow it but it is well worth buying anyway. Cheers Dave the Gnome |
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29 Nov 04 - 06:42 AM (#1341853) Subject: RE: BS: Dave Bryant From: Paco Rabanne Cheers from sunny Beverley |
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29 Nov 04 - 06:59 AM (#1341875) Subject: RE: BS: Dave Bryant From: GUEST,Raggytash Linda We look forward to Dave's wit and repartee when he recovers from this, as he surely will. As you know you can't keep a good man down ! Thinking of you both, the power of positive thoughts and actions can be all persausive Cheers Raggy & Wombat |
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29 Nov 04 - 07:05 AM (#1341880) Subject: RE: BS: Dave Bryant From: Moses Hope it won't be too long before you're being told off for chasing the nurses round the ward, Dave! Get well soon. Love Christine (Herga & Snorbens) |
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29 Nov 04 - 07:09 AM (#1341884) Subject: RE: BS: Dave Bryant From: Rt Revd Sir jOhn from Hull Get Well Soon Dave. |
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29 Nov 04 - 07:13 AM (#1341887) Subject: RE: BS: Dave Bryant From: GUEST,Avril Betts All the best to you and Linda, Dave. love Avril XX |
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29 Nov 04 - 07:28 AM (#1341893) Subject: RE: BS: Dave Bryant From: Partridge get well soon Dave. Pat x |
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29 Nov 04 - 08:31 AM (#1341927) Subject: RE: BS: Dave Bryant From: Essex Girl Thanks for the lovely messages. Dave has had his Cat scan and is now waiting for the results. His speech is still a bit slurred but he isn't any worse. If he has to stay in for a bit he'll be glad of a visitor, so if you can get to Queen Mary's at Sidcup PM me and I'll give you the details. Linda |
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29 Nov 04 - 08:58 AM (#1341957) Subject: RE: BS: Dave Bryant From: GUEST,my guru always said So sorry to hear this Linda, but I'm sure it won't be long before Dave's back to full strength. Hope he'll behave himself & go slowly on the road to recovery! Sending positive thoughts & love to you both, Hil |
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29 Nov 04 - 09:02 AM (#1341960) Subject: RE: BS: Dave Bryant From: Richard Atkins My best wishes to you both. Get well soon Dave. |
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29 Nov 04 - 09:10 AM (#1341967) Subject: RE: BS: Dave Bryant From: Steve Parkes Add our best wishes to the pile too! Steve & Sue |
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29 Nov 04 - 09:18 AM (#1341976) Subject: RE: BS: Dave Bryant From: jacqui.c Linda - he can't avoid us this way! All the best to you both and I hope they spring him soon. Make sure that you look after yourself as well. Love and kisses from me and a get well soon from Kendall. |
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29 Nov 04 - 09:37 AM (#1341992) Subject: RE: BS: Dave Bryant From: Roger the Skiffler Sorry to hear this ,Linda. At the only Mudgathering I've been to (Stoney Stratford), Dave's was one of the most distinctive (and certainly the loudest!)voices. Add my best wishes to the rest for a full recovery. RtS |
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29 Nov 04 - 09:40 AM (#1341999) Subject: RE: BS: Dave Bryant From: Seaking Get well soon Dave, Best wishes Linda. Chris |
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29 Nov 04 - 10:41 AM (#1342091) Subject: RE: BS: Dave Bryant From: Sorcha Hugs and kisses to both of you from here! Get well, Dave! |
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29 Nov 04 - 11:31 AM (#1342150) Subject: RE: BS: Dave Bryant From: John MacKenzie Me too Linda, I wish him a speedy recovery, better hide that Mudcat calendar picture for now. As an incentive to getting better even quicker, remind him that it's my round! Giok |
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29 Nov 04 - 01:14 PM (#1342252) Subject: RE: BS: Dave Bryant From: Ebbie Get well soon, Dave. We're fragile beings- but we're also tough. Remember to take care of yourself, Linda. |
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29 Nov 04 - 02:11 PM (#1342297) Subject: RE: BS: Dave Bryant From: McGrath of Harlow His speech is still a bit slurred - well, that wouldn't be the first time! Good luck trying to make him "behave himself and go slowly"... Looking forward to seeing and hearing him again, and so are a lot of other people. |
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29 Nov 04 - 02:18 PM (#1342304) Subject: RE: BS: Dave Bryant From: GUEST,Wendy and Billy Give him all our love from Walton on the Naze, Linda,tell him to get well soon and we hope to see your caravan in our front garden again soon! love from Wendy and Billy xxxxx |
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29 Nov 04 - 02:22 PM (#1342306) Subject: RE: BS: Dave Bryant From: Jeanie With love and all good wishes, - jeanie |
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29 Nov 04 - 02:48 PM (#1342324) Subject: RE: BS: Dave Bryant From: Sooz Best wishes from all of us in Gainsborough. |
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29 Nov 04 - 03:00 PM (#1342332) Subject: RE: BS: Dave Bryant From: McGrath of Harlow I've passed the word on to Derek down in Harlow, and he sends his best wishes, and will be in touch. |
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29 Nov 04 - 04:19 PM (#1342383) Subject: RE: BS: Dave Bryant From: CarolC Best wishes for a speedy and full recovery. |
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29 Nov 04 - 05:09 PM (#1342436) Subject: RE: BS: Dave Bryant From: Col K Hope Dave soon starts geting better and then he can regale us all with his vast repertoire (spelling?) of songs. Good luck to you both. |
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29 Nov 04 - 05:13 PM (#1342440) Subject: RE: BS: Dave Bryant From: MudGuard Me too (everything I want to say has been said before - and most of it in better English than I could manage ...) Good luck from Munich, Germany Andy a/k/a MudGuard |
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29 Nov 04 - 05:17 PM (#1342442) Subject: RE: BS: Dave Bryant From: catspaw49 Geeziz Dave.....We got enough of us around here with dodgy hearts! We didn't need anymore.........**sigh**.............But it is what it is so follow the doc's orders and take it easy. As soon as you're better we'll induct you into The Mudcat Cafe's Funky Hearts Club Band. Spaw |
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29 Nov 04 - 05:30 PM (#1342458) Subject: RE: BS: Dave Bryant From: Linda Kelly Best wishe Dave get well soon Love Linda |
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29 Nov 04 - 05:47 PM (#1342476) Subject: RE: BS: Dave Bryant From: Sttaw Legend We are missing your input on the Ull threads already, get sorted, do exactly what the nurses tell you, and we will hear from you real soon. Take care Ull |
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29 Nov 04 - 05:48 PM (#1342478) Subject: RE: BS: Dave Bryant From: Eric the Viking Best wishes Dave. You've got a lot of gathers to go to, so get well soon. Cheers |
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29 Nov 04 - 06:01 PM (#1342492) Subject: RE: BS: Dave Bryant From: Liz the Squeak Take care the both of you.... Linda, keep us informed. Sorry we can't get over to Sidcup - you know what we 'northers' are like for going sarf o' da riva. Give him a big lick from Limpit and tell him that if he doesn't get better soon, we'll bring her to visit and we won't feed her first! LTS |
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29 Nov 04 - 06:09 PM (#1342497) Subject: RE: BS: Dave Bryant From: SINSULL So sorry, Dave. Rest up. leave the nurses alone, and eat your veggies. SINS |
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29 Nov 04 - 06:11 PM (#1342504) Subject: RE: BS: Dave Bryant From: Richard Bridge Very sorry to hear it. Just keep him out of Medway Maritime Hospital, and I hope he will be fine. |
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29 Nov 04 - 06:58 PM (#1342572) Subject: RE: BS: Dave Bryant From: Morticia get well soon, Dave |
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29 Nov 04 - 07:07 PM (#1342582) Subject: RE: BS: Dave Bryant From: Shanghaiceltic Hope all goes well. |
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29 Nov 04 - 08:20 PM (#1342649) Subject: RE: BS: Dave Bryant From: RichardP Get well soon Dave. We need you back on line. Richard |
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29 Nov 04 - 08:38 PM (#1342665) Subject: RE: BS: Dave Bryant From: kendall Something ate my post! Anyway, we will see you soon, Mate. |
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29 Nov 04 - 08:49 PM (#1342672) Subject: RE: BS: Dave Bryant From: karen k Get well soon, Dave. |
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29 Nov 04 - 09:36 PM (#1342717) Subject: RE: BS: Dave Bryant From: open mike if it IS a stroke, it is a head thing, not a heart thing... lack of oxygen to a part of the brain...either from a blockage like a blood clot--or a hemmhorrage from a burst blood vessel.(too little or too much blood) Usually the opposite side of the body is effected (affected?) Hopefully this one is minor, and that Dave will recover soon. |
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29 Nov 04 - 10:57 PM (#1342785) Subject: RE: BS: Dave Bryant From: catspaw49 True Open Mike....it's just that the effects are most often head things but the causes are most often related to hematology and vascular problems which share the same problems/causes as heart disease in most cases. I tend to forget the first part and think of the last. In your case Dave, don't think about it at all......Just do what you're told! Spaw |
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30 Nov 04 - 02:20 AM (#1342917) Subject: RE: BS: Dave Bryant From: alanabit Just some best wishes from Germany. Get well soon. |
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30 Nov 04 - 03:33 AM (#1342941) Subject: RE: BS: Dave Bryant From: rock chick Give my love to him, and keep us informed XX |
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30 Nov 04 - 03:49 AM (#1342945) Subject: RE: BS: Dave Bryant From: Essex Girl God, how this thread has grown, I'm going to print it out and take it to him in hospital this evening. He was a lot brighter last night but still has a 'dead' arm and slightly slurred speech. He should have the results of the scan and blood tests today then they can commence treatment.I'll keep you updated. Thanks for all your good wishes. Linda |
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30 Nov 04 - 03:57 AM (#1342948) Subject: RE: BS: Dave Bryant From: Dave Masterson So sorry to hear this news, Linda. Pass on our love to Dave, and we hope he's soon back firing on all cylinders. Love Dave & Eileen. |
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30 Nov 04 - 04:11 AM (#1342958) Subject: RE: BS: Dave Bryant From: Partridge Keep thinking positive Dave. Good thoughts and prayers going in your general direction. Pat x |
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30 Nov 04 - 07:11 AM (#1343032) Subject: RE: BS: Dave Bryant From: GUEST,Noreen at work I'll save a hug for you Dave for when you're better- it might be too much for you at the moment.... *grin* Linda, thanks for letting us know, and hugs for you too. |
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30 Nov 04 - 09:21 AM (#1343159) Subject: RE: BS: Dave Bryant From: McGrath of Harlow If you take this thread into him I hope Dave won't see the fact that this thread has been put in the "non-music" section as anything other than a clerical errot, not some kind of critical judgement on his singing. |
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30 Nov 04 - 09:37 AM (#1343169) Subject: RE: BS: Dave Bryant From: GUEST,MC Fat Who's going to take the piss out of me now. All the best dave old fruit get betterer soon |
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30 Nov 04 - 10:05 AM (#1343190) Subject: RE: BS: Dave Bryant From: Bassic Best wishes Dave and Linda. I blame it on too much strain supplying bood to that "Roman Nose"!! *BG* Take exceptional care of yourself mate and hope to see you up and about again soon. Gordon |
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30 Nov 04 - 10:54 AM (#1343234) Subject: RE: BS: Dave Bryant From: Wolfgang Linda, tell Dave my best wishes for a speedy and full recovery and that during the rehabilitation he'll have to let you drive and be restricted to reading maps and directions. Wolfgang |
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30 Nov 04 - 10:56 AM (#1343238) Subject: RE: BS: Dave Bryant From: Dilligaf All our love to you and Dave hope all goes well, details of the ward etc and Pete will go up one afternoon and sing to him. That should give him the insentive to leave hospital quickly (especially if it the Wild Rover). Breast of love from me and hugs from Petexx |
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30 Nov 04 - 12:20 PM (#1343334) Subject: RE: BS: Dave Bryant From: GUEST,harlowpoet All the best Dave Hope to see you round the sessions soon Simon |
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30 Nov 04 - 01:14 PM (#1343414) Subject: RE: BS: Dave Bryant From: SINSULL Dave, A friend here in Maine has recovered from a similar stroke. He peed and moaned all through the therapy but he walks without a limp or crutches and has recovered his speech. Do as you are told. It took him about three months to recover full use of everything. Mary |
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30 Nov 04 - 03:21 PM (#1343531) Subject: RE: BS: Dave Bryant From: Cattail Best wishes Dave, get well soon. Bryan |
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30 Nov 04 - 05:58 PM (#1343698) Subject: RE: BS: Dave Bryant From: GUEST,Reg( MBE) and Marjorie O,Neil Sorry to hear the news David, get well soon.We really were pleased to see you the other weekend at Wendy's and Bill's and talking about South London. Get the physio going as soon as possible and we look forward to seeing you and Linda back in Walton on Naze soon. Also best wishes from Tony,( remember the sandels!) Samantha and Christopher. |
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30 Nov 04 - 07:30 PM (#1343777) Subject: RE: BS: Dave Bryant From: Liz the Squeak Time to get Nurse Ratched back out of retirement...... Take care. LTS |
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30 Nov 04 - 07:45 PM (#1343793) Subject: RE: BS: Dave Bryant From: McGrath of Harlow I'd have thought that Hattie Jacques' Matron would be more in keeping - in that as yet uncreated classic "Carry on Folking". |
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30 Nov 04 - 09:32 PM (#1343864) Subject: RE: BS: Dave Bryant From: Peace Get well, Dave. Best wishes to you. BM |
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30 Nov 04 - 10:04 PM (#1343889) Subject: RE: BS: Dave Bryant From: Bill D well...durn! Dave can't go lying about in bed! Who's gonna keep up the more ribald reparteé around here! Get well, ...and I gather the nurses have been warned? |
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01 Dec 04 - 03:52 AM (#1344104) Subject: RE: BS: Dave Bryant From: Essex Girl Well, we've good news and not so good news (for some). Dave is being moved today to the stroke ward where they will do further tests and then begin to rehabilitate. There is no reason why he cannot make a full recovery but it will take time. But although he still has a 'dead' arm he can still sing!!!. So if you come up to visit him Slats you can make it a duet. (lets hope the other patients appreciate it). Linda |
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01 Dec 04 - 04:04 AM (#1344108) Subject: RE: BS: Dave Bryant From: John MacKenzie Good news! Giok |
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01 Dec 04 - 04:09 AM (#1344111) Subject: RE: BS: Dave Bryant From: Pistachio Great news about still singing. Best wishes for a steady recovery. Hazel. |
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01 Dec 04 - 04:15 AM (#1344114) Subject: RE: BS: Dave Bryant From: GUEST,Dave K Hi Dave, Sorry I have not placed this earlier, I only found out last night. My best wishes to you and hope to see you very soon. Perhaps we should move the folk club to you next Wednesday?. Dave |
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01 Dec 04 - 04:25 AM (#1344117) Subject: RE: BS: Dave Bryant From: Scooby Doo That is good news Linda,thanks for keeping us updated with the well being of Dave.Send him My love and a speedy recovery. Yas |
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01 Dec 04 - 06:19 AM (#1344181) Subject: RE: BS: Dave Bryant From: mooman All my best thoughts in your direction Dave and Linda. Richard |
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01 Dec 04 - 07:05 AM (#1344200) Subject: RE: BS: Dave Bryant From: freda underhill thats great news Linda - I'm glad, glad, very very glad... give him a big hug from me freda |
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01 Dec 04 - 01:47 PM (#1344566) Subject: RE: BS: Dave Bryant From: GUEST Hey Dave...All the best from Sunny Faversham. How did that "Carry On" line go? "But Nurse, I only told you to Prick his Boil!" Good Luck Mate, see you soon Regards Ralphie |
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01 Dec 04 - 03:09 PM (#1344650) Subject: RE: BS: Dave Bryant From: Kampervan Dave Sorry to come in so late on this. Haven't logged on for a few days and I was really shocked when I picked up the start of this thread. At least I've been able to skip thru the bad bits and get straight onto the bit where you're on the road back to normal. Great to hear that the voice is not going to suffer but you really have got to get that arm back to full strength. Cos if McFat starts buggering around again then you may be called on to sort out Lord Raggytash in hand-to-hand combat. (Although thinking about it, you could probably do it with one hand - no problem). Take care and best wishes from Faversham and from me. Paul |
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01 Dec 04 - 05:23 PM (#1344763) Subject: RE: BS: Dave Bryant From: My guru always said Marvellous News!! We can be certain that Dave will be released from Hospital fairly soon now that we know he can sing *grin* Positive thoughts to you both x |
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01 Dec 04 - 05:52 PM (#1344785) Subject: RE: BS: Dave Bryant From: McGrath of Harlow I was wondering if it was his drinking hand affected - then I realised he's ambidextrous in such matters. |
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01 Dec 04 - 06:24 PM (#1344816) Subject: RE: BS: Dave Bryant From: Peace Work hard on the recovery, Dave. Give it all ya got. |
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01 Dec 04 - 06:59 PM (#1344857) Subject: RE: BS: Dave Bryant From: SussexCarole All our love to you both...... keep singing Dave xxxxxxxxxx |
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01 Dec 04 - 07:14 PM (#1344876) Subject: RE: BS: Dave Bryant From: woodsie It's great to see that Dave has so many friends - get well mate! You are leading force in the S E London and Kent music scene. Rock On! |
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01 Dec 04 - 09:36 PM (#1344987) Subject: RE: BS: Dave Bryant From: YorkshireYankee Dave (and Linda!) – shocked to "hear" this most unwelcome news! But pleased to hear that Dave seems to be on the mend already. Do you think you can persuade the hospital staff to consider playing guitar (and singing, of course!) a valid form of PT? ;^) And Linda, how are you holding up? It is so difficult when someone you care about is in hospital – easy to be so worried about him that you forget to take good care of yourself. Just remember that you need to be good to yourself for his sake as well as your own. I hope a bunch of nearby 'Catters will be able to make time to visit him in hospital... |
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02 Dec 04 - 04:36 AM (#1345234) Subject: RE: BS: Dave Bryant From: GUEST,Raggytash Hi Linda Very pleased to hear that Dave is on the mend, please give him my best and tell him I'm looking foward to renewed hostiliies as soon as he is up and ready, he'll be interested to note that the little cowardly varlet Klumperbum has come scurrying from the woodwork to his "defence", couldn't manage to attend a duel himself to defend his own "honour" .......... possible because he doesn't have any ! Actually NO, he doesn't offer his assistance, still hiding behind his Mother's skirt tails, he reckons Dave can do it from his sick bed, where is the Nelson spirit, where are Hector and Lysander, We don't want tot fight but by jingo if we do, we've got the ships, we've got the men, we've got the money too, we've fought the bear before and whilst we're Britons too, the Russians shall not have Constantinople, By God I feel better for that No doubt the Gladiator will be rolled out very soon and I'm sure I can speak for all Catters when I say GET WELL SOON DAVE !! Cheers Raggytash |
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02 Dec 04 - 05:45 AM (#1345251) Subject: RE: BS: Dave Bryant From: Essex Girl Well, we had a bit of bad news yesterday. The hospital say that it could take 4-6 months before he's fully recovered and he will have to stay in hospital for most of that time. They are giving him more tests today to discover exactly what caused it and then it's medication and physio. I'm hoping that they are just being cautious and that he will be well enough for Miskin. He is being positive about it though so we'll just have to be patient. If anyone is going to be in the area over the next few months pop in and have a chat. PM me and I'll give you the details. Linda |
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02 Dec 04 - 06:14 AM (#1345262) Subject: RE: BS: Dave Bryant From: My guru always said Am sure they're being cautious Linda, Dave won't stay in hospital any longer than necessary & it sounds like they're looking after him properly. Have PM'd. Positive Thoughts.... |
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02 Dec 04 - 06:16 AM (#1345264) Subject: RE: BS: Dave Bryant From: John MacKenzie Oh bumholes!!! That's a long time to have to put up with hospital food, and hospitals are such boring places if you're just 'walking wounded' I don't know what you think, but if he's going to be there for that long, then perhaps we could have a postal address to send him cards and letters etc. I hope he has a radio of his own, and a CD player too, at least he will have more control over his environment that way. Better buy shares in Ever Ready too, it could cost a lot in batteries. I'm waiting for a heart related hospital visit too, but a scheduled one! Do send him best wishes from both myself, and Liz my partner. Don't forget to look after yourself too!! Giok |
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02 Dec 04 - 07:19 AM (#1345297) Subject: RE: BS: Dave Bryant From: George Papavgeris Linda, I had a close colleague go down with a stroke that left him paralysed one side, with no vision from one eye, and no speech at all. Within 3 months the vision had returned, he regained full use of his affected arm and leg, and speech was at 60%. He went home at that point. Within 6 months from thew stroke he was allowed to drive, and speech was at 90%. By the end of the year you wouldn't have known that he had a stroke. It took a lot of physio and a lot of determination from the guy himself, as well as a lot of Warfarin (to thin his blood, because it was found that his had unusually think consistency, which had caused the clots in the first place). Dave's case sounds significantly lighter, and so I hope the timescales involved will be even shorter. As Hilary says, I am sure that the doctors are being cautious until they identify the precises cause and the location of any clots. Just think how fit he will be when you get him back after all the physio - lucky you! Meanwhile, just a thought: I will be away to Oz myself, but how about a few Catters getting together for a litle carol singing in the hospital around Dave's bed? I am sure he would appreciate both the sounds and the faces being there. |
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02 Dec 04 - 10:45 AM (#1345449) Subject: RE: BS: Dave Bryant From: My guru always said Carols in the hospital for Dave & other Yuletide residents sounds like a Brill idea!!! I used to spend every Christmas morning singing with the Luton Girls Choir at the Luton & Dunstable Hospital till 1976 & it really was very rewarding. It'd need to be arranged with the Hospital though, wouldn't want to upset them as they're looking after Dave so well. I can put the turkey on a low light, anyone else??? |
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02 Dec 04 - 11:46 AM (#1345521) Subject: RE: BS: Dave Bryant From: GUEST,Raggytash Oh Bugger, anyone got a laptop and a mobile to spare, the more recent laptops don't need terrestrial connections, Dave will have loads of time on his hands and he could be really evil and insult us all ........ at length ! Someone somewhere must have the right connections to give a mate a help ......... or even Dave come to that Linda, as has already been stated you also need to take care of yourself, running here,there and everywhere will soon wear down the best of people, any chance of setting up a rota of visitors so you're not tied down every night, I feel sure you and Dave have enough friends down there to fulfil this and give you the chance of a breather, but I suspect you will ignore this well meaning sentiment Cheers Raggy |
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02 Dec 04 - 11:53 AM (#1345526) Subject: RE: BS: Dave Bryant From: John MacKenzie Unfortunately mobiles are banned in hospitals, particularly around heart patients, pacemakers, monitors and all that you know. Giok |
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02 Dec 04 - 11:59 AM (#1345529) Subject: RE: BS: Dave Bryant From: Mrs.Duck I don't know Dave some blokes go to some extraordinary lengths to avoid Christmas shopping! We are planning our first visit to Miskin next year so hope you will both be able to make it - I'm sure you will. Some hospitals these days have internet access on a pay as you go basis. Does the one Dave's in? Best wishes to you both for a speedy homecoming. love Jane and Geoff |
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02 Dec 04 - 05:47 PM (#1345752) Subject: RE: BS: Dave Bryant From: Lanfranc Linda, I just came upon this thread (I don't often lurk in the BS section). Give the old bu99er a hug from me and the missus, and keep his spirits up. Here's wishing all the best for a swift recovery. We'll have a communal "Wish Dave well" at the Black Lion on Sunday. It'll be strange without you both. Alan |
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02 Dec 04 - 07:59 PM (#1345859) Subject: RE: BS: Dave Bryant From: McGrath of Harlow It's sounding more and more like a Carry On film. Dave playing the Sid James role, of course. Look, Linda, if they were sending him home straight away, you'd be worried they were rushing it, and they might have overlooked something, and you'd feel you had to watch him like a hawk. If they say six months, that's probably an overestimate than an underestimate. The good thing is from what you say they are expecting a full recovery, like El Greko's colleague, and the bloke who lives mnext door but one from me. |
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02 Dec 04 - 08:17 PM (#1345875) Subject: RE: BS: Dave Bryant From: Richard Atkins My love to Dave and Linda. A long haul but all OK given time. Thanks El.G for that. Mudcat gather in the hospital as Dave can sing. That would confuse the staff :>} In 1939 at Epsom Hospital all the nurses would carry a candle and sing Charols to all the Wards on Christmas Eve. Bugger up smoke alarms today though. Dave will find a way!!! |
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02 Dec 04 - 09:57 PM (#1345935) Subject: RE: BS: Dave Bryant From: YorkshireYankee Linda, my hubby & I have loads of stuff we've recorded digitally off BBC radio (mostly 4 & 7); there's some great stuff – especially from Radio 7: old series of "I'm Sorry I'll Read That Again", "I'm Sorry I Haven't a Clue" and tons more, also (from Radio 4) the latest installments of "Hitch-hiker's Guide..." We'd be happy to slap 'em onto CDs & send 'em along for Dave to listen to – if he has a CD player. If he's got something that will play MP3s, that's even better, 'cos we can fit way more on each CD, but anyway, PM me & let me know the specs of whatever he's got & we'll send some stuff along ASAP (if you think he'd like it). Have a folkie friend here in Sheffield who also had a stroke (a few weeks ago) & some of us have been going over to sing with her; the ward seems to cope with it pretty well. We asked if it was OK the first time we went, but since then we just show up & sing and it seems to be OK. She's got one of these combination TV/radio/phone/net access deals by her bed, which is extremely nifty, but my impression is that they eat money like it was water, so a certain amount of caution might be called for. But if Dave does have access to one of these, anyone wondering what a good gift would be might well consider purchasing a "phone card" (I noticed the vending machines in the hospital, which sell these cards at several different price levels) which pays for X amount of time/usage. Just something to keep in mind... Sending out warm thoughts to you both. |
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03 Dec 04 - 01:49 AM (#1346023) Subject: RE: BS: Dave Bryant From: greg stephens Just seen this thread. Chin up Linda, and send my love to Dave. |
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03 Dec 04 - 04:05 AM (#1346084) Subject: RE: BS: Dave Bryant From: GUEST,Raggytash Giok, the rules concerning the use of mobiles in hospitals has been much relaxed in recent months, In the hospital I work in, we no longer ask the public or staff the turn them off, except for the convenience of others or on certain wards like ICU |
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03 Dec 04 - 04:33 AM (#1346096) Subject: RE: BS: Dave Bryant From: John MacKenzie That's good Raggy, it was always such a pain getting the telephone trolley brought round when you're bed ridden. Giok |
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03 Dec 04 - 04:58 AM (#1346107) Subject: RE: BS: Dave Bryant From: freda underhill Hi Linda and Dave I have a couple of friends who have had strokes and continued on very well afterwards. One is a woman who worked in an old housing job that i had once. she was working in the day, studying at night, and also caring for an elderly relative with dementia. in her spare time she worked for an ethnic community organisation. classic case of workaholic. the stroke was massive and the side of her face dropped considerably. since then, after rehab, she put her relative in a nursing home, finished her degree full time and has worked successfully as a lawyer, including winning a definitive High Court case against the Oz govt, on behalf of the community she worked to assist. Another friend was the head of a national educational institution school, a surfie, and a very good artist. He wasnt pushing himself too hard but lived an active and enjoyable life. He had a very debilitating series of strokes, and spent a long period in recovery. While he retired from the job, he got a new job in stroke rehab education, continued surfing, and still exhibits his outstanding artwork. My father had a stroke in his early eighties. he kept his mental clarity, and was able to complete cryptic crosswords, bet on the horses and entertain his kids and grandkids with funny stories for a few more years after that. hope these stories help - obviously the key is to start a law degree asap! :-) good luck and best wishes freda |
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03 Dec 04 - 05:01 AM (#1346108) Subject: RE: BS: Dave Bryant From: eltham man Sorry to hear this. Will try and get down to Sidcup and visit dave. |
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03 Dec 04 - 06:05 AM (#1346153) Subject: RE: BS: Dave Bryant From: Essex Girl Dave has now been moved to the stroke ward which is 100% better than the recovery ward he has been to up to now. Only drawback is that visiting is restricted to 4pm - 8pm during the week and 11am - 8pm at weekends. I am trying to find out if there is internet access available, and if so I will take his laptop in. I will also find out if they waould like some music/carols in the run up to Christmas. He has been told that all being well they will let him out over Christmas but I have nothing definite yet. Just keep your fingers crossed. He has a bedside phone so if anyone would like to keep in touch please PM me and I'll give you the number. Linda |
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03 Dec 04 - 08:23 AM (#1346233) Subject: RE: BS: Dave Bryant From: DMcG My wife and I made it to one of your BBQ sessions, but haven't been able to get there since. She starts work next week at Queen Mary's, Sidcup dealing with those people who have special dietary needs. Get your order in early, Dave! |
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03 Dec 04 - 08:39 AM (#1346253) Subject: RE: BS: Dave Bryant From: Dead Horse "He has been told that all being well they will let him out over Christmas ....." Is that dependant upon good behaviour? If so, dont expect to see the old bugger till after Easter! Are the nurses better looking in the (hm hm) Stroke Ward? |
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03 Dec 04 - 11:20 AM (#1346419) Subject: RE: BS: Dave Bryant From: McGrath of Harlow Here's a song I wrote when I was in hospital a few years back for an operation. I think I posted it one time, but here it is again anyway: The Chestnut Ward In the Chestnut Ward, in the middle of the night, propped up on your pillow you wait till it gets light. And though your body's aching, you know that it's all right, in the Chestnut Ward, in the middle of the night. And over in the distance, in a little pool of light, there's a nurse, she'd busy writing all that stuff they've got to write. But you know that if you called her she'd be right there by your side and she'd tuck you in and give you stuff to help you feel all right, In the Chestnut Ward... And all around me sleeping are a bunch of broken men, who came here to the Chestnut Ward to get patched up again, and we've talked all day about our lives and the choices that we made, and it's hard to believe we only met each other yesterday. In the Chestnut Ward... Old men who fought, so long ago, against the fall of night, and one who went to prison, for he wouldn't go to fight. And one who had a comrade who was killed by Uncle Sam - and me, I was a baby then, in a shelter, in a pram. Well, it's something like a prison camp, and something like a jail, and all of us are frightened men, though some are tough as nails. And we all are tired and hopeful - we're tired of all the pain, and we're waiting till the morning when we hope we'll walk again. In the Chestnut Ward.... But they're closing down the Chestnut Ward, that's what the papers say. And the people who have helped us here will go their separate ways. There's a cheaper way to so it, and the Chestnut Ward won't pay when you're getting back to basics in the modern kind of way. Well the ones who'd close the Chestnut ward, I'd cut them back to size. I'd cut them into pieces, along with all their lies. And I'd leave them lying broken - and I wouldn't even care. Still, perhaps they might get mended - if the Chestnut Ward's still there. In the Chestnut Ward, in the middle of the night, propped up on your pillow you wait till it gets light. And though your body's aching, you know that it's all right, in the Chestnut Ward, in the middle of the night. And over in the distance, in a little pool of light, there's a nurse, she'd busy writing all that stuff they've got to write. But you know that if you called her she'd be right there by your side to tuck you in and give you stuff to help you feel all right. In the Chestnut Ward, in the middle of the night, propped up on your pillow you wait till it gets light. And though your body's aching, you know that it's all right, in the Chestnut Ward, in the middle of the night. II still think this should be up in the music section - there are people who never open up the BS threads. I call that a but silly, but it could mean friends not getting to know about this.) |
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03 Dec 04 - 12:12 PM (#1346484) Subject: RE: BS: Dave Bryant From: Scooby Doo Linda and Dave, Its sounding good news for your friends here in South wales,Keep up with the physio and recovery and we will hopfully see you out and about again soon. Yas |
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03 Dec 04 - 07:45 PM (#1346845) Subject: RE: BS: Dave Bryant From: Hawker OH Bugger! Not logged on for ages, and I find this! Please get well soon Dave, I am thinking of you both and know how hard it is to juggle 'normal' life with visiting hours. Has he had a get well card from Avril Betts? I really enjoyed your company and singing at Miskin and am hoping that all will be well for him to be there again this year.While you are sitting in hospital wondering what to do, how about planning this years April Jape? I so enjoyed last years! Love and kind thoughts to you both from sunny Cornwall. Cheers, Lucy |
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03 Dec 04 - 08:20 PM (#1346872) Subject: RE: BS: Dave Bryant From: Liz the Squeak Hope all is going well.... I know first hand what it's like to wake up with people standing over you holding syringes and trying to shut the monitor up because the alarm is going..... Make the most of the rest and don't let that Nurse Ratched anywhere near with the bed bath sponge.... LTS |
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04 Dec 04 - 04:21 AM (#1347056) Subject: RE: BS: Dave Bryant From: The Barden of England I'm shocked!! Just logged on after a few days and you find that Dave's in hospital. Give him my best wishes Linda and I hope for a speedy and full recovery for him, and that things are not too hard for you too. John Barden |
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04 Dec 04 - 08:04 AM (#1347142) Subject: RE: BS: Dave Bryant From: harlowivan Been off-line for a while so just seen this. Great to hear things are starting to improve. Good luck to you both & hope Dave's back in full voice soon. Cheers, Ivan |
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04 Dec 04 - 03:49 PM (#1347426) Subject: RE: BS: Dave Bryant From: breezy O K I wont Hi jack this thread, well not on this visit any way. I have a question, what was Dave doing at the time? this is purely for research purposes only. Maybe if he can sing it may free up a few more beds. Thinking of him and you Linda. I had my first knee op at St M Sidcup, now I've got Arthur I Tus!! Moral Dont let em open your knee. |
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04 Dec 04 - 05:41 PM (#1347513) Subject: RE: BS: Dave Bryant From: MudGuard Linda, I'd like to visit Dave - but it's a bit far from here. Could you move Dave to a hospital in Munich? ;-) Slurred speech? Did he ever speak unslurred? If so, not in my presence ... Is that Sidcup, Greater London? I will be in London at the beginning of February (due to Loughstock) - should Dave still be there I might be able to visit. But I hope he will be out of hospital by then. Best wishes for a speedy recovery! Feel yourself hugged, Linda! Andy a/k/a MudGuard |
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05 Dec 04 - 11:32 AM (#1348015) Subject: RE: BS: Dave Bryant From: RoyH (Burl) Get well soon Dave. You can do it. I suffered the same thing and came through it okay, so will you. All the best. Burl. |
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05 Dec 04 - 01:35 PM (#1348083) Subject: RE: BS: Dave Bryant From: Skipjack K8 Dave, sorry, completely missed this as I've been away, and surprisingly don't come south of the line as much as I used to. Get well properly, and loads of love to Linda. |
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05 Dec 04 - 06:34 PM (#1348249) Subject: RE: BS: Dave Bryant From: Dead Horse Dave, if you can read this, RUN! I just got back from the Mudgather at The Black Lion, Plaistow, and several of the crowd were fixing to come *serenade* you! If you cant yet manage to run, then change beds, close the screens, and hide 'neath the sheets. Hang a sign saying DANGER - QUARANTINE outside your door! Nurse Ratched is preferable to that lot, mate! |
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05 Dec 04 - 07:42 PM (#1348315) Subject: RE: BS: Dave Bryant From: Liz the Squeak Yes, the rumours are true, we did have a live phone-in link up with the bedriddled Bryant.... he sounded well, not at all slurry, but bored witless! Enjoy the quiet while you can Dave.....! Bruahahhaha LTS |
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06 Dec 04 - 10:14 AM (#1348823) Subject: RE: BS: Dave Bryant From: GUEST,Isaacl Best wishes Dave. Hope you're back on form soon. Isaac from the frozen wastes od Scotland! |
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07 Dec 04 - 04:21 AM (#1349681) Subject: RE: BS: Dave Bryant From: Essex Girl Yes Liz, I was there while he shouted down the phone, trying to be heard over The Marmite Song. I think the whole ward heard as well. He's doing well here, chatting up all the nurses, and has regained some movement in his shoulder. Thanks for all the positive thoughts, and thanks Bassic fro visiting last night. Sorry you couldn't make it Micca, hope the foot is better. It would be lovely to have some music in the ward, I'll find out the situation this week. Linda |
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07 Dec 04 - 06:33 AM (#1349737) Subject: RE: BS: Dave Bryant From: GUEST,Nurse Ratched Some of you may not be aware that I am an exponent of the art of melodic throat draining techniques. This involves binding the patient to ensure immobility, possibly with a noose if the patient proves difficult, and conducting a number of Guantanamo approved chatting techniques to loosen him up (this art form is better performed on men). While initially difficult, I can play a patients throat like an instrument, and have a wide range of sounds I can extract, according to the level of consciousness of the patient. These include: Gargles, gurgles, screams, cries, shouts, gasps, moans, grunts, shouts, ululation, axsphyxiation, and oral defamation. With the right subject, I can perform the 1812 Overture, I Did it My Way, and What are we going to do about Maria. I can also entice the patient to perform double throated Tibetan head songs, using certain techniques. I will be coming to Dave's hospital to do a demonstration on him shortly. |
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07 Dec 04 - 07:52 AM (#1349781) Subject: RE: BS: Dave Bryant From: GUEST,Raggytash That bloody Dave Bryant gets all the luck, tied to a bed, by a nurse, that's the things dreams are made of, that and the attentions of amply endowed Avril Betts plus a devoted (if somewhatloonie)missus. Serves him right if he gets crusty sheets |
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07 Dec 04 - 10:53 AM (#1349918) Subject: RE: BS: Dave Bryant From: John MacKenzie Well now Raggy, I was just considering what might be involved in Tibetan Head songs, especially if they name things in Tibet the same as they do in the US. ¦¬{>> Giok |
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07 Dec 04 - 08:15 PM (#1350477) Subject: RE: BS: Dave Bryant From: The Borchester Echo Just heard about Dave's predicament tonight at Sharps as I never usually look 'below the line'. I'm not sure whether to show sympathy... or envy that he's got so much unexpected time on his hands to catch up on music and reading. Look forward to hearing those not-so-dulcet tones booming out again very soon. |
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08 Dec 04 - 07:19 AM (#1350828) Subject: RE: BS: Dave Bryant From: JudeL Sorry I'm another one who hasn't been online much recently & hasn't gone below the line when I did so have only just found out. Linda please tell the old bu**er to get well soon & give him a hug from me. Love Jude |
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08 Dec 04 - 10:38 AM (#1350944) Subject: RE: BS: Dave Bryant From: GUEST,Folkmob Why is this thread in the BS section - Dave is a Musician we all know him through being a musician and I'm sure with the thread lurking down here a lot of catters will miss it! |
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08 Dec 04 - 10:54 AM (#1350957) Subject: RE: BS: Dave Bryant From: John MacKenzie We thought you'd be able to hear him from upstairs in your lofty abode ;~) Giok |
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09 Dec 04 - 06:15 AM (#1351820) Subject: RE: Dave Bryant - Illness From: GUEST,Raggytash How's the old bugger doing Linda |
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09 Dec 04 - 08:13 AM (#1351881) Subject: RE: Dave Bryant - Illness From: Essex Girl I have been to see the physio today, and seen Dave's progress. He is walking with a stick now and has movement in his arm down to the elbow. It is quite probable that they will discharge him in time for Christmas and then take him back as a day patient if he can manage at home. All will depend on his progress over the next two weeks.He's getting impatient now but we've told him not to expect miracles but just take a day at a time. So expect to see him back on Mudcat soon. |
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09 Dec 04 - 08:21 AM (#1351895) Subject: RE: Dave Bryant - Illness From: Bassic Thats GOOD progress Linda! Even in the last couple of days......a little shrug of the shoulder on Monday and now down to the elbow!:-) Give him my best and same to you. Great news that xmas might be at home. Will do my best to call again next time I get down to London. And tell Dave to start being a patient patient!! ;-) |
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09 Dec 04 - 08:38 AM (#1351907) Subject: RE: Dave Bryant - Illness From: GUEST,Gadaffi Best wishes, Dave. Get well soon! Glad to hear the voice is unaffected. My fondest memory is from the early days of the Thomas Clark Quire when Dave WAS the tenor section! Couldn't hear what line we basses were supposed to be singing with him in full flow, at any rate! |
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09 Dec 04 - 01:33 PM (#1352151) Subject: RE: Dave Bryant - Illness From: Scooby Doo Great news Linda to have Dave home soon.Give him my regards and we will see you hopfully at Miskin or somewhere later in the year.Please remember to look after yourself too. Love Yas |
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09 Dec 04 - 01:58 PM (#1352170) Subject: RE: Dave Bryant - Illness From: McGrath of Harlow It should be up in the music section - but if it encourages a few people to stop being all hoity-toity about coming down "below the line" that'll be a good thing. |
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09 Dec 04 - 03:15 PM (#1352230) Subject: RE: Dave Bryant - Illness From: SINSULL Impatience is the first sign that he is feeling better. Good news. Merry Christmas to you both! SINS |
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09 Dec 04 - 03:46 PM (#1352245) Subject: RE: Dave Bryant - Illness From: McGrath of Harlow This does sound like pretty rapid progress, as these things go (though I don't imagine he'd feel it that way). Incidentally, would it be the left or the right arm that is affected? |
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09 Dec 04 - 03:48 PM (#1352248) Subject: RE: Dave Bryant - Illness From: breezy All the best. Sounds like he's making good early progress. Can we have his guitar for a raffle prize? 'He was the tenor section' I like that, and all before G4 came into view. And I've resisted being rude about him. So far. Look , no hi-jack -out of respect. He can get on with cutting his own CD albums of songs he knows, he's got to produce 21 albums with 14 songs on each to beat my total, that'll give him something to do in the new year. Unless he's got something better to do!, nah not for a while. Good wishes Linda |
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09 Dec 04 - 08:59 PM (#1352493) Subject: RE: Dave Bryant - Illness From: YorkshireYankee Truly encouraging to hear he's made such good progress. I think that really is an extremely quick rate of recovery, so fingers crossed it continues & you two get to spend Christmas at home together. Sounds like before too long he may be taking it upon himself to entertain the rest of the folks in the ward...! |
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10 Dec 04 - 06:02 AM (#1352769) Subject: RE: Dave Bryant - Illness From: GUEST,Raggytash Just spoken to Dave, he seems in good spirits, sadly not he alcoholic one's. Apparently he has to squeeze oranges as part of his physio to strengthen his grip, now his nurse is nicely rounded in certain departments ........ guess what Dave is thinking about squeezing ! Hope's to be out over Christmas and is determined to be bloody minded about a full recovery |
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10 Dec 04 - 06:23 AM (#1352789) Subject: RE: Dave Bryant - Illness From: gnu2 Give 'er some Dave !!! |
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10 Dec 04 - 09:26 AM (#1352938) Subject: RE: Dave Bryant - Illness From: Essex Girl We will not know for certain when they'll let him out for good,but all being well he will be around for Christmas. We will probably know more after the medical team 'conference' on Tuesday. If anyone is in our area in the days following Christmas, please drop in and have a drink. (He might not be able to but we can)!!!!! Linda |
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10 Dec 04 - 10:01 AM (#1352990) Subject: RE: Dave Bryant - Illness From: Roger the Skiffler Send that Avril Betts round for his squeezing practice. Best wishes for continued recovery. RtS |
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10 Dec 04 - 10:35 AM (#1353032) Subject: RE: Dave Bryant - Illness From: GUEST,old git just picked up this thread all the best dave...hope the recovery is soon and full |
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12 Dec 04 - 05:56 AM (#1354581) Subject: RE: Dave Bryant - Illness From: woodsie Refresh |
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12 Dec 04 - 08:18 AM (#1354627) Subject: RE: Dave Bryant - Illness From: GUEST,Nurse Ratched If he piches MY arse, he'll regret it. |
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12 Dec 04 - 08:56 AM (#1354638) Subject: RE: Dave Bryant - Illness From: Sarah the flute Didn't see this til just today. Get well soon Dave and come back to the sesh in Rochester. Hope the medical conference goes well and you are released by Christmas.!!!! Sarah |
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12 Dec 04 - 09:20 AM (#1354650) Subject: RE: Dave Bryant - Illness From: John MacKenzie He's only squeezing oranges at the moment NR, he's got to work up to melons! Giok ;~) [I'm in trouble now!] |
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12 Dec 04 - 10:55 AM (#1354700) Subject: RE: Dave Bryant - Illness From: Tobyjug Just became mudcat aware and sorry to hear about Dave's condition. If I remember him well, it was as someone who won't take things lying down. Get fully fit soon, you old folker. From another old folker, who 'used to be your boss'. |
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12 Dec 04 - 03:06 PM (#1354878) Subject: RE: Dave Bryant - Illness From: Dave Bryant Hello, this is Dave - I've entered this on my PDA at the hospital - Linda's going to try and post it later tonight. Thank you all for your best wishes, you've all been wonderful. My right leg is working much better and I can get around with a stick, with a member of staff in tow - they may let me go solo soon. I have limited movement in my right shoulder and a little in the forearm, but my hand is still completely paralyzed. PS from Essex Girl. Dave would like to have posted more but his PDA ran out of power and he can't charge it up in hospital. I'll take it back tomorrow and he can compose some more |
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12 Dec 04 - 05:57 PM (#1355000) Subject: RE: Dave Bryant - Illness From: Scooby Doo Great news to hear from you Dave,sorry about the stroke i am sure your make a speedy recovery soon. Lots of love, Yas |
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12 Dec 04 - 07:14 PM (#1355079) Subject: RE: Dave Bryant - Illness From: GUEST,Whistler - Scotland Hi Linda, Have just discovered Dave's messae board and add my good wishes for a complete and rapid recovery. Neil and I will be at Weirdside on Saturday 18th December and will hope to be able to visit Dave wherever he may be. Hopefully at home again. Anyway will ring before then to get an update. Love to you both, B. |
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12 Dec 04 - 07:35 PM (#1355102) Subject: RE: Dave Bryant - Illness From: catspaw49 HEY!! Sounds like some real progress!!! Remember you'll hit plateaus for a bit so don't get worried.....just keep working. Knowing you Dave, I am surprised they would give you a stick of any sort!!! Should someone warn them to be nice to you when you have stick in hand??? BTW, since the two outside legs are working better don't forget to take some time to get the middle one back in shape as well(:<)) Spaw |
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12 Dec 04 - 08:20 PM (#1355143) Subject: RE: Dave Bryant - Illness From: Noreen Great to hear from you, Dave- but what's a PDA? |
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12 Dec 04 - 08:29 PM (#1355152) Subject: RE: Dave Bryant - Illness From: Little Hawk Sorry to hear about this, Dave, and I am sending some positive thoughts your way. |
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13 Dec 04 - 05:40 AM (#1355438) Subject: RE: Dave Bryant - Illness From: John MacKenzie It's a thing you put batteries in Noreen, LTS has one called a Rabbit I believe ;~) Giok [Now I'm really in trouble; were's me coat?] |
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13 Dec 04 - 06:31 AM (#1355455) Subject: RE: Dave Bryant - Illness From: Essex Girl Dave has just rung to say that he has his 'walking licence', which means he will be able to move around the ward on his own and so build up his mobility. The staff are very pleased with his progress. Noreen, a PDA is a pocket computer, great for storing addresses, telephone numbers, songs etc. (You can also play games!!!)You can transfer all information between a PC and PDA, which I managed to do after detailed instructions from Dave. |
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13 Dec 04 - 06:58 AM (#1355466) Subject: RE: Dave Bryant - Illness From: freda underhill if you can give detailed instructions about transfering data from pdas to computers, well, you're doing pretty well. good luck, Dave, keep at it. non hospitalum bureabumdum carborundum as they say. (don't let the hospital bureaucrats get you down!) freda (and as for yoouuu, mr giok.) |
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13 Dec 04 - 07:44 AM (#1355486) Subject: RE: Dave Bryant - Illness From: Dipsodeb Hiya Linda it's great to hear that Dave is doing well give him our love.((X)) and I believe a HAPPY BIRTHDAY is in order for you but unfortunately not quite as happy as it should have been! but anyway best wishes an hugs from us all at the TB anyway ((X)) ~Debs~ |
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13 Dec 04 - 07:54 PM (#1356089) Subject: RE: Dave Bryant - Illness From: Dead Horse Is Dave gonna pull a cracker, or will they kick him out for Xmas? |
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14 Dec 04 - 09:50 AM (#1356565) Subject: RE: Dave Bryant - Illness From: Essex Girl Now he's walking alone they will probably let him out for Christmas. Weather permitting he is being allowed outside tomorrow and depending on his progress he might only have to go back on a daily basis, but we are not getting our hopes up yet. Linda |
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14 Dec 04 - 10:24 AM (#1356602) Subject: RE: Dave Bryant - Illness From: GUEST,Raggytash Just an idea, but if Nurse Ratchett and Avril Betts where to supervise his recouperation they could walk a few paces in front of him, he'd soon be galloping along like a young colt colt ? ........... is that the correct spelling ? |
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14 Dec 04 - 11:16 AM (#1356663) Subject: RE: Dave Bryant - Illness From: John MacKenzie Shouldn't that be cult? Giok |
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14 Dec 04 - 11:30 AM (#1356678) Subject: RE: Dave Bryant - Illness From: GUEST,Raggytash Mmmmmmm closer |
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14 Dec 04 - 11:55 AM (#1356713) Subject: RE: Dave Bryant - Illness From: John MacKenzie celt?? |
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14 Dec 04 - 04:26 PM (#1356935) Subject: RE: Dave Bryant - Illness From: breezy Good going Dave, keep it up! oops, I'm sure that'll come later oops again I think you pulled a cracker already, its Essex girl. Love to you both. There's a Spotlight gig when your up for it. oops bye |
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14 Dec 04 - 05:53 PM (#1357006) Subject: RE: Dave Bryant - Illness From: John MacKenzie Personal Digital Assistant |
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14 Dec 04 - 09:22 PM (#1357139) Subject: RE: Dave Bryant - Illness From: Dead Horse Hey Giok, I got me one of them from China, place called Wan-kin if I remember rightly............ |
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15 Dec 04 - 05:43 AM (#1357361) Subject: RE: Dave Bryant - Illness From: John MacKenzie Has it got a hole in one corner so's you can get your dinger out? Giok :~) |
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15 Dec 04 - 06:20 PM (#1358007) Subject: RE: Dave Bryant - Illness From: Dave Bryant Tue 14th Dec Here I am again. Linda's recharged my PDA (an iPaq 2210 running Pocket Windows) and I'll send this file back (on a compact flash card) with her to post as soon as she can. Well one little victory to report, I've gained my "walking licence" so I don't have to get a nurse to follow me around before l go anywhere - I can now walk for exercise (and practice), rather than just to go to the loo. I've even been promised a short walk outside tomorrow. I've been doing physio on my arm this morning and I'm getting more strenght in it, but still no movement in the wrist and hand. Still, I'll keep trying - I want to play that guitar again some day - even if Breezy and some others might object to me usinng the word "again". PDA permitting, I'll try and write something each day and get Linda to post it when she gets the chance. Dave |
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15 Dec 04 - 07:00 PM (#1358064) Subject: RE: Dave Bryant - Illness From: GUEST,woodsie Rock on Dave!!! |
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15 Dec 04 - 11:27 PM (#1358265) Subject: RE: Dave Bryant - Illness From: YorkshireYankee Well done, Dave! Great progress – keep up the good work! |
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16 Dec 04 - 04:46 AM (#1358397) Subject: RE: Dave Bryant - Illness From: Wilfried Schaum So glad to read this, Dave - and my congratulations that you are still able to sing. I have learned to live without a guitar (bad wrist), but having lost my ability to sing still grieves me every day. So be glad, lucky one! Best wishes for your recovery, and remember - patience! Wilfried |
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16 Dec 04 - 06:29 AM (#1358445) Subject: RE: Dave Bryant - Illness From: Dipsodeb Great news Dave keep up the good work... You will soon be chasing around the wards getting on everyones tits ;-) BEHAVE! ~Debs~ XX |
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16 Dec 04 - 06:58 AM (#1358471) Subject: RE: Dave Bryant - Illness From: GUEST,Raggytash STOP PRESS> Dave Bryant allowed out unsupervised. STOP> Lock up your daughters STOP: |
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16 Dec 04 - 07:34 AM (#1358511) Subject: RE: Dave Bryant - Illness From: Scooby Doo Well done Dave its good to hear from you in person,take it easy and get that hand working for Miskin. Scooby |
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16 Dec 04 - 03:28 PM (#1359031) Subject: RE: Dave Bryant - Illness From: skarpi Halló Dave, welcome on your feet again I just saw this thread today I am sorry about that , hope you are taking good care about your self? And play the guitar it helps you get better, i have just been out of a hostpital my self and the music helps. So from Iceland lots of pray from me , are you coming to Portaferry? All the best SkarpiIceland. |
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16 Dec 04 - 07:57 PM (#1359213) Subject: RE: Dave Bryant - Illness From: Leadfingers Keep at it Dave - Failing all else , you could always become a 'Trad' singer and do unnaccomplished stuff !! |
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16 Dec 04 - 08:04 PM (#1359221) Subject: RE: Dave Bryant - Illness From: McGrath of Harlow Till your right arm is back you could always try having Essex Girl do that bit on the guitar, and you just do the left hand. |
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17 Dec 04 - 07:55 AM (#1359584) Subject: RE: Dave Bryant - Illness From: Essex Girl Kevin, if you ever heard me try to play the guitar you wouldn't say that. I can pick a few tunes on the penny whistle & recorder and strum a few chords on my autoharp, otherwise it's percussion. But as Dave says we can always do harmonies. All being well he should be out by Wednesday. |
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17 Dec 04 - 08:34 AM (#1359621) Subject: RE: Dave Bryant - Illness From: John MacKenzie Please be sure that the hospital is not letting him out too soon under threat from impending carol singing Mudcatters! Giok ;~0 Seriously though, great news. |
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17 Dec 04 - 09:07 AM (#1359652) Subject: RE: Dave Bryant - Illness From: Bass2 Latest news from the ward is that they have changed the shift rota for nurses so that only Male Nurses are working on Daves ward.....now he is independantly mobile again it was the only thing they could think of to keep his BP under control!!! *BG* ...........(strains of Benny Hill theme music fading into the distance)....... Keep up the good work mate! :-) |
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17 Dec 04 - 07:05 PM (#1360061) Subject: RE: Dave Bryant - Illness From: Dead Horse Essex Girl, if you are joining Dave on harmonies, who is going to stick a finger in HIS ear? I'm assuming, of course, that both your index fingers will be in yours....:-) |
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18 Dec 04 - 05:23 PM (#1360702) Subject: RE: Dave Bryant - Illness From: My guru always said Excellent News Linda!!! I was so sure that the hospital wouldn't want to keep Dave in any longer than possible (I wonder why...) *runs for cover* Well done Dave! |
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18 Dec 04 - 05:44 PM (#1360717) Subject: RE: Dave Bryant - Illness From: GUEST,Wendy and Billy Great news you two,sorry we have been out of touch last week,tried to phone you linda but maybe you were at the hospital. We do hope Dave will be home for Christmas,sorry we are so far away, you know we would love to have you here(and you are welcome) but guess you will not be up to travelling Dave,but as soon as you are, forget the caravan, come and stay and I will cook a turkey to celebrate! fondest love to you both, have a peaceful Chtistmas and a HEALTHY New Year! Love also from Gina and Peter. Linda, take care of yourself,lots of love and hugs from us two xxx |
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19 Dec 04 - 06:10 AM (#1361005) Subject: RE: Dave Bryant - Illness From: Dave Bryant u 16th Dec Sorry for the delay ln posting these messages, but I think that the guards are are getting suspicious. They haven't actually body-searched Essex Giirl yet, but she's still hoping. First today it was the turn of the p-terrorists who marched me up and down a flight of stairs and threatened to shoot me if I didn't move my feet and stick in the right sequence (stick-left-right going up, stick-right-left coming down). Then they handed me over to the o-terrorists, who used me as slave labour in the kitchen - I was forced to make coffee (I know the Health Service is short of cash but . . .). Then just to stop me getting too settled, they moved my bed - so I'll have to start a new escape tunnel. Btw for anyone with my bedside phone number, the last digit is now 2 (instead of 1). The good news from the escape committtee is that the breakout's still on for next week, probably next Wednesday or Thursday. Please swallow this message after reading - I'm sorry that it's written on paper that we make out of the senna tablets. Dave |
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19 Dec 04 - 06:25 AM (#1361013) Subject: RE: Dave Bryant - Illness From: Raggytash The rabbits are breeding early this year and the tide is high nudge nudge |
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19 Dec 04 - 11:07 AM (#1361150) Subject: RE: Dave Bryant - Illness From: Dead Horse Hey Dave, when I escaped from Stalag NHS it was bit by bit. They still dont know I've gone! (wife had to re-assemble when she got me home) Try saving your pills, and using them wisely when making the *coffee* for the night shift. Warning. Dont give any pills to Nurse Radchett, she thrives on rat poison! |
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19 Dec 04 - 02:45 PM (#1361288) Subject: RE: Dave Bryant - Illness From: Wilfried Schaum Hi Dave - nice to hear from you in person. Anybody able to handle a keyboard, but not yet a guitar, should change the instrument with a handycapped hand - you can still use 1 finger to press the button or key for the right accompaniment. Best wishes to you and Linda. Wilfried P.S. These P-Terrorists - are these the ones running the Public Torturehouse? |
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19 Dec 04 - 05:03 PM (#1361400) Subject: RE: Dave Bryant - Illness From: Wolfgang Dave, let's hope your health will soon catch up with your wits. Wolfgang |
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20 Dec 04 - 11:06 AM (#1361560) Subject: RE: Dave Bryant - Illness From: Essex Girl They're letting him out on Wednesday. If he's feeling up to it he will try to get to the Tudor Barn on Wednesday or The Black Horse at Stansted on Thursday. Failing that we should be at the Rose & Crown Wrotham on 26th December. |
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20 Dec 04 - 11:16 AM (#1361573) Subject: RE: Dave Bryant - Illness From: GUEST,Raggytash Can't imagine Dave getting time off for good behaviour so they must have be dreading the thought of a load of mudcatters descending on the ward singing and decided to let him out early to avoid this |
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20 Dec 04 - 12:50 PM (#1361607) Subject: RE: Dave Bryant - Illness From: John MacKenzie Wish I'd said that :~) Giok |
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21 Dec 04 - 05:04 AM (#1362211) Subject: RE: Dave Bryant - Illness From: Dipsodeb Oh bryliant news!! We shall look forward to seeing you at the Barn if you make it. Take it easy though Dave it's easy to go right over the top after a period of incarceration :-) and you still need to rest alot. Weds will be a singaround but with a few songs at a time to make up for the lack of PA that night. ~Debs~x |
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21 Dec 04 - 01:07 PM (#1362572) Subject: RE: Dave Bryant - Illness From: Tobyjug Since when did Dave need a PA? Get well slowly but surely, Dave. My Dad had a stroke aged 75 (shortly after a quadruple bypass) and couldn't write for nearly six months, but fully recovered the use of his right hand after that. So, don't sell the guitar! (Pawn it maybe?). Or shouldn't I say that, judging from the less than complimentary comments from some mudcatters? Have a gentle, merry Christmas and an ever improving happy and healthy new year. Best regards, Tobyjug (Dave C.) |
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21 Dec 04 - 07:41 PM (#1362594) Subject: RE: Dave Bryant - Illness From: Leadfingers Great news Dave ! Aint you glad I am totally tied up this week so cant get over to pester you in person . Dont try to rush the recovery and listen to what the terrorists tell you ! |
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21 Dec 04 - 07:41 PM (#1362595) Subject: RE: Dave Bryant - Illness From: Leadfingers AND I get a 200th post too ! |
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22 Dec 04 - 02:59 AM (#1362848) Subject: RE: Dave Bryant - Illness From: Liz the Squeak Bugger... I wanted that one! I'd've got it too if we hadn't screwed up the computer! Good news Dave, and there is always ours on the 27th if you want to come over! LTS |
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22 Dec 04 - 03:11 AM (#1362850) Subject: RE: Dave Bryant - Illness From: freda underhill fantastic news Dave - nothing worse than being under the control of nurses! good luck to you both freda |
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22 Dec 04 - 03:18 AM (#1362854) Subject: RE: Dave Bryant - Illness From: jacqui.c Great news Dave - wish we could get down there but are resident in Newark for the next week or so. |
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22 Dec 04 - 03:23 AM (#1362855) Subject: RE: Dave Bryant - Illness From: Noreen Positive thoughts for the escape committee- have a great day Dave and Linda, and be nice to yourselves. |
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22 Dec 04 - 03:27 AM (#1362858) Subject: RE: Dave Bryant - Illness From: Paco Rabanne 5400!Lead fingers, eat my shorts! |
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22 Dec 04 - 04:47 AM (#1362909) Subject: RE: Dave Bryant - Illness From: Dave Bryant ri 17th Dec Things seem to be getting under way for my release home. They've done a preliimary survey at the house, and the work (handrails etc) is chedhuled for Tuesday. Povidiing that it's done OK, I willl be taken for a home visit on Wednesday and if the OT is satisfied that I'm alright, I'll be allowed to stay. Unfortunately, I probably won't get any more physio until into the new year, and because I live in a different borough, (Greenwich rather than Bexley) it'll be somewhere else then. So I'll have do my exercises on my own. It'll be great to be home though, it's a bit soul destroying spending a long time in hospital. I might even be able to manage the odd trip out with Linda. Dave |
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22 Dec 04 - 04:51 AM (#1362914) Subject: RE: Dave Bryant - Illness From: John MacKenzie Sock it to them Dave! Giok |
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22 Dec 04 - 05:04 AM (#1362929) Subject: RE: Dave Bryant - Illness From: GUEST,Raggytash You'll have to get that Avril Betts round when Linda's out shopping to help you with your gripping exercises (narf narf) Trust you are going "over the wall" this morning, look out for the dogs (like Nurse Ratchett) |
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22 Dec 04 - 05:59 AM (#1362968) Subject: RE: Dave Bryant - Illness From: breezy and what kind of exercises be they then? Sell your guitar now, you'll be able to buy more firewood, and if you dont want to burn the wood , you could ask a luthier to make you a guitar from it. Strings dont normally last longer than a guitar.anyway so pawning thems a nono Happy Christmas Dave and Linda from St Albans |
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22 Dec 04 - 06:19 AM (#1362979) Subject: RE: Dave Bryant - Illness From: Wilfried Schaum So I'll have do my exercises on my own Do them, for your very own best! (Once I've been in a similar condition and know what I'm talking about.) Seasons greetings to you and Linda. Wilfried |
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22 Dec 04 - 02:43 PM (#1363406) Subject: RE: Dave Bryant - Illness From: Dilligaf HOPE YOUR HOME AND SAFELY TUCKED UP WITH LINDA, SLATS AND I SEND OUR LOVE TO YOU BOTH XX DON,T FORGET WE EXPECT YOU AT PETE,S 65TH ON THE 16TH OF JAN AT THE WHITE HORSE. SEASONS GREETINGS AND ALL THAT CRAP |
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22 Dec 04 - 03:51 PM (#1363475) Subject: RE: Dave Bryant - Illness From: Ebbie Great to hear - and see - the hopefulness of this thread. Good news is so welcome any time- and much too rare. Congratulations, Dave. Sounds like you're going great guns. (What does THAT mean? Only in America?) When my father at the age of 84 was in hospital and being walked down the hall by two nurses, trailing all the tubing gear that goes with recent surgery, he told them: "I'm tired of being led around by my penis." They thought it was great fun. |
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22 Dec 04 - 06:48 PM (#1363616) Subject: RE: Dave Bryant - Illness From: GUEST,woodsie Dave was at the Tudor Barn tonight. He sang a great rendition of "Holly And The Ivy* and joined in on the choruses of the shantie etc. Just shows that you can't keep a good musician down. Have a happy Christmas Dave & linda! |
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22 Dec 04 - 07:15 PM (#1363629) Subject: RE: Dave Bryant - Illness From: Hawker Great News, Dave & Linda, Have a happy Christmas and a happier New Year! And Take Care of each other!!!! Cheers, Lucy |
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23 Dec 04 - 02:05 AM (#1363780) Subject: RE: Dave Bryant - Illness From: The Shambles Congratulations on your 'home run'. |
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23 Dec 04 - 05:39 AM (#1363901) Subject: RE: Dave Bryant - Illness From: Dipsodeb It was great to see Dave and Linda at the Barn last night. Daves voice is still in fine form.. Merry Xmas to you both and to all you lovely Catters. ~Debs~x |
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23 Dec 04 - 08:03 AM (#1363993) Subject: RE: Dave Bryant - Illness From: GUEST,Noreen at work Good news, Debs! Dave and Linda, if you don't already know about this, I recommend you get in touch with the Stroke Association (Helpline 0845 3033 100) for information and support. PM me if you want to know more. Hugs! xx |
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23 Dec 04 - 09:05 AM (#1364024) Subject: RE: Dave Bryant - Illness From: GUEST,Raggytash Careful Noreen, you have just the right attributes to assist Dave with his gripping exercises |
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23 Dec 04 - 09:22 AM (#1364035) Subject: RE: Dave Bryant - Illness From: GUEST, Hamish All the best, Dave: I'm a sporadic 'catter, and hadn't known. Happy Christmas and a Braw New Year! |
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23 Dec 04 - 10:14 AM (#1364081) Subject: RE: Dave Bryant - Illness From: John MacKenzie Word association, Stroke Noreen MMmmmmmmmmmmm Giok |
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23 Dec 04 - 11:02 AM (#1364130) Subject: RE: Dave Bryant - Illness From: Essex Girl Thanks for all your kind (Hmmm) messages. If anyone is over our way at anytime during the next couple of months do come round. I have to go to work and Dave will enjoy the company. There is always our 'annex' to sleep over,(The caravan) which is warm, cosy and private with most mod cons. Dilligaf, We won't forget the 16th. |
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23 Dec 04 - 11:26 AM (#1364156) Subject: RE: Dave Bryant - Illness From: Dave Masterson Great news Dave. You beat us to it - we were going to pop in to see you at QMH on Weds! Have a great Christmas and a happier and healthier new year. Love Dave & Eileen |
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23 Dec 04 - 02:33 PM (#1364323) Subject: RE: Dave Bryant - Illness From: Big Mick Somehow I missed this one, and I apologize for that. Dave, I love your attitude on this. Life sure has its twists and turns, eh? But you just slog along and get on with it. And it seems to me that you are doing that very nicely, thank you very much!! It is also obvious that you have a wonderful support system around you, especially Essex Girl. I have you locked straight into the prayers, and wish a speedy recovery. I'm pretty sure you will be playing the guitar again. All the best, Mick |
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27 Dec 04 - 06:22 AM (#1364940) Subject: RE: Dave Bryant - Illness From: GUEST,george Hope everything turns out well - can't wait too long before hearing Dave singing "Sweeny Todd The Barber" |
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27 Dec 04 - 10:40 AM (#1365086) Subject: RE: Dave Bryant - Illness From: Hollowfox I didn't get around to posting before, but you know that there's a long-term !@#$-reduction candle burning for you as we speak. As Winston Churchill said," Never never never never never give up." |
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28 Dec 04 - 07:24 AM (#1365776) Subject: RE: Dave Bryant - Illness From: Dave Bryant I got back home last Wednesday as planned - sorry I haven't posted earlier, but it's been a rather busy Christmas. I've managed quite a few outings - FOLKMOB at the Tudor Barn on Wednesday night, our session at Stanstead on Thursday, and Hartley Morris' wonderful afternnon at Wrotham on Sunday. I'm definitely getting better mobility on my feet, both around the house and outside. We have borrowed a wheelchair, but it's more for making sure that I've got a seat when I need one. Linda did push me round a busy supermarket the other day, and it was one of the scariest white-knuckle rides I've ever experienced ! Thank you all for your wonderful support - I'll try to keep posting regularly. |
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28 Dec 04 - 03:30 PM (#1366124) Subject: RE: Dave Bryant - Illness From: Dead Horse Can I have the wonderful support back when you have finished with it, as I may very well need it again after the New Year! |
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29 Dec 04 - 03:45 AM (#1366573) Subject: RE: Dave Bryant - Illness From: Dave Masterson What was it Spike Milligan said? - "Thank you for your support, I'll wear it always!" |
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29 Dec 04 - 06:30 AM (#1366629) Subject: RE: Dave Bryant - Illness From: John MacKenzie Thank you for your warm support, are you sure you don't need it anymore? Giok |
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05 Jan 05 - 01:00 PM (#1372189) Subject: RE: Dave Bryant - Illness From: woodsie refresh |
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05 Jan 05 - 02:40 PM (#1372254) Subject: RE: Dave Bryant - Illness From: Mick Tems Must have missed this one - as a stroke survivor, can I just say: Good luck, Dave. It's great to have you back! |
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05 Jan 05 - 03:08 PM (#1372280) Subject: RE: Dave Bryant - Illness From: John MacKenzie There were two nuns sitting in deckchairs when a streaker ran past. One nun had a stroke, but the other nun couldn't reach. Boom boom Giok |
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05 Jan 05 - 03:27 PM (#1372297) Subject: RE: Dave Bryant - Illness From: freda underhill hey Dave, how's it going? ignore those tasteless comments about lesbian nuns from Giok. i have seen you in the flesh (ooh) and you do NOT have anything in common with a lesbian nun (or a librarian either, for that matter). glad to hear you're out sessioning again - best wishes to you and Linda freda |
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05 Jan 05 - 06:57 PM (#1372533) Subject: RE: Dave Bryant - Illness From: Liz the Squeak Check into the Recovery Ward for your IV gin and bedbath... take care dear. To continue the tasteless theme, the author of 'the Joy of Sex' died after a series of strokes..... LTS |
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26 Jan 05 - 04:39 AM (#1388834) Subject: RE: Dave Bryant - Illness From: George Papavgeris So you sneaked out of hospital while I was away... Good'un, Dave! Every day better, stronger. Looking forward to catching up with you soon in your forays. Love to you and Linda. Avril |
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26 Jan 05 - 11:11 AM (#1389023) Subject: RE: Dave Bryant - Illness From: Liz the Squeak Any chance of an update? Was thinking of you this morning... LTS |
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26 Jan 05 - 11:18 AM (#1389037) Subject: RE: Dave Bryant - Illness From: breezy I know that Dave has often ben the subject of women's fantasy, but Liz, did you have to remind us? |
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26 Jan 05 - 11:47 AM (#1389087) Subject: RE: Dave Bryant - Illness From: GUEST,Raggytash Come on Davy baby, how's it going 97,98,99 change hands 97, 98, 99 change hands |
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26 Jan 05 - 01:40 PM (#1389230) Subject: RE: Dave Bryant - Illness From: alanww Any more news? Hope you are continuing to recover, Dave. How's the voice? "Dancing and singing, bell ringing!" Alan |
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26 Jan 05 - 04:26 PM (#1389418) Subject: RE: Dave Bryant - Illness From: Hollowfox !@#$-reduction candle series is still going for you, hon. and with this cold weather, well, it just adds to my warm thoughts for you. Keep on keeping on, dear. |
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26 Jan 05 - 05:40 PM (#1389530) Subject: RE: Dave Bryant - Illness From: jacqui.c I've been thinking about you Dave - how's it going? |
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26 Jan 05 - 05:45 PM (#1389535) Subject: RE: Dave Bryant - Illness From: Big Mick Thanks for bringing this up, jacqui, m'love. I have been wondering myself. Let's have an update here. All the best, Mick |
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27 Jan 05 - 02:49 PM (#1390382) Subject: RE: Dave Bryant - Illness From: My guru always said You've both been in my thoughts too, c'mon, how's the Patient & his Patient Nurse?? |
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27 Jan 05 - 03:07 PM (#1390392) Subject: RE: Dave Bryant - Illness From: Liz the Squeak Look, I was just tidying the phone rack and I found his phone number.... nothing else, OK?! LTS |
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28 Jan 05 - 05:43 AM (#1391061) Subject: RE: Dave Bryant - Illness From: Essex Girl Dave's doing O.K. He'sdoing a lot of walking and discovering the joys of suburban public transport, but then he's got plenty of time. We are getting back into performing and should be at Les Sullivans day at Bishops Stortford. We are going to Miskin at Easter, and will be at Micca & Cats handfasting. We will be having the summer barbecue, probably on Sunday 26th June, as we will be at the Maidstone folk weekend at The Greyhound for the weekend of 10th/12th and then at Knockholt for the following weekend. He should be posting soon now he's got to grips with typing with his left hand. Linda |
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28 Jan 05 - 06:59 AM (#1391099) Subject: RE: Dave Bryant - Illness From: Dave Bryant After making a successful escape run on the Wednesday before Christmas, I've been getting used to managing back at home. My mobility has increased wonderfully, and I'm now getting around on public transport - I even managed to get to Kingston University under my own steam on Tuesaday. I can manage without a stick now - although it does come in useful in crowds for tripping people up before they bump into me, or for getting a seat on public transport, and it does help to dispell the impression that my uneven gait and sometimes slightly slurred speech are the result of alcoholic intoxication (well at least to strangers). I received a letter from the hospital last week, announcing that the entry from Linda and I, had won the first prize in the physioterrorist's Christmas quiz. I was worried that this might be a ruse to re-capture me, but I managed to make my getaway with th £25 OK. Incidently although someone else equalled our score in the quiz, I won because I'd entered a tie-break limerick and they hadn't. This had to be about the hospital or a member of staff, and remembering my buxom physio Kay, I submitted: A sexy young physio called Kay, Protudes in a delightful way. When she asked me to squeeze, I thought, Oh yes please, But my fingers just wouldn't obey. Strangely enough it was by a similiar method that I discovered some movement in my right hand while I was in bed with Linda one night, a few weeks ago . . . Unfortunately, since leaving hospital, I have not had any more physio. This is because I'm now the responsibility of my own health authority, Greenwich and they had a waiting list. I have at last received an appointment for Monday, so hopefully I can start making some further progess with getting functionality back in my right arm - I hope the Greenwich physios offer the same sort of motivation that Kay and her colleagues did though. |
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28 Jan 05 - 07:19 AM (#1391104) Subject: RE: Dave Bryant - Illness From: freda underhill fantastic limerick, Dave. you could develop your own form of stroke recovery therapy - workshops, rainbow website, the works - how to grope your way to recovery mammary massage for mind recovery You can feel yourself Ease into Sleaze for health and happiness I can see it all, the workshops, lessons for grope-frigid clients, the white robes and big cheques. go for it! |
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28 Jan 05 - 07:21 AM (#1391105) Subject: RE: Dave Bryant - Illness From: Leadfingers Best of luck Dave - Shame I cant get to Bishops Stortford , and I dont think Miskin is in the frame either ! Keep up the good work though ! |
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28 Jan 05 - 07:31 AM (#1391110) Subject: RE: Dave Bryant - Illness From: mooman Good to hear your getting back to normal Dave! All the best Richard |
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28 Jan 05 - 07:38 AM (#1391117) Subject: RE: Dave Bryant - Illness From: MudGuard I can manage without a stick now Great to hear you are no longer Citizen Cane ;-) |
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28 Jan 05 - 07:56 AM (#1391126) Subject: RE: Dave Bryant - Illness From: Big Mick Awright, Bryant. I know that you are rehabbing and we have to take it easy on you........ BUT........that does not allow you to break the friggin' rules. You have been around this little bus stop on the Internet motorway long enough to know the you must give us a "remove all liquids from your mouth, and empty your bladder and bowels" warning before telling those types of stories. I have messed the desk, the monitor screen and a helluva nice set of sweat pants, while reading your unique version of physical therapy. I am going to talk to my MD straightaway to see if I can't get into this program.:^)Great stuff, Amigo. Keep up the good groping ..... er..... work!! All the best, Mick |
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28 Jan 05 - 08:25 AM (#1391151) Subject: RE: Dave Bryant - Illness From: Liz the Squeak I'm still having a little trouble with my operation site... any chance someone wants to help with some physio? Big Mick - Oh come on.. this *IS* Dave here.... how could you not know to empty all orifices first?! LTS |
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28 Jan 05 - 09:19 AM (#1391196) Subject: RE: Dave Bryant - Illness From: Dave Bryant But Liz, I thought the site of your operation was in the local hospital - and I've only recently escaped from one of those ! Still, as contact with female anatomy seems to be theraputic to my right upper limb, perhaps I'll have to use my Freedom Pass to travel to Plaistow so we could participate in joint therapy. Please explain to Manitas that these sorts of alternative therapy are highly regarded these days. |
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28 Jan 05 - 09:24 AM (#1391201) Subject: RE: Dave Bryant - Illness From: Wilfried Schaum Hi Dave - for two days I couldn't reach the forum - imagine that! I just felt cut off from the worl.But now I'm happy to hear that you are rehabilitating well. That's swell! Using the possibilities of public transport I propose to use a cane even if you don't need it any more - or better a crutch: it's more conspicuous. Believe me, it's a good way to get seats offered; I made this experience myself. It also helps to look not too happy. Go on, old boy, and my regards to Linda. Wilfried |
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28 Jan 05 - 10:27 AM (#1391271) Subject: RE: Dave Bryant - Illness From: GUEST,Raggytash Strange ........ I was under the impression that it was who used the cane |
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01 Feb 05 - 07:26 AM (#1395455) Subject: RE: Dave Bryant - Illness From: Wolfgang Good to hear you're on the way to a complete recovery. Wolfgang |
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01 Feb 05 - 07:39 AM (#1395464) Subject: RE: Dave Bryant - Illness From: gnu Oh-KAY ! Good to hear things are looking up. |
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01 Apr 05 - 02:32 AM (#1448655) Subject: RE: Dave Bryant - Illness From: Dave Bryant I'm afraid I've had a bit of setback. As some of you who saw me at Miskin will know, I took a tumble going downstairs two Sundays ago and had a painful right shoulder. When I went for my physio appointment yesterday, my therapist sent me to have it x-rayed, and it turns out that I have broken my right humerus near the shoulder ball. I'm now wearing a sling and can't do any physio on it for some weeks. Doesn't stop me from singing though. |
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01 Apr 05 - 02:40 AM (#1448659) Subject: RE: Dave Bryant - Illness From: Liz the Squeak You silly bugger!!! I bet the worst pain was the indignity and the fact you were sober?! Take care, go sit and watch the frogspawn. (((xXx))) LTS |
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01 Apr 05 - 03:39 AM (#1448675) Subject: RE: Dave Bryant - Illness From: John MacKenzie See; if you'd been drunk you probably wouldn't have felt a thing. If you must fall over, try to make sure there is a nubile young wench at hand to break your fall. Giok |
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01 Apr 05 - 04:03 AM (#1448689) Subject: RE: Dave Bryant - Illness From: mooman Dave, Very sorry to hear about the accident but hurrah for the last bit though! (8>) Richard |
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01 Apr 05 - 05:02 AM (#1448719) Subject: RE: Dave Bryant - Illness From: George Papavergis A humerless Dave Bryant? Doesn't bear thinking! :-^ |
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01 Apr 05 - 05:55 AM (#1448752) Subject: RE: Dave Bryant - Illness From: GUEST,MBSLynne Sorry to hear that Dave,,,,hope it's better soon. Keep singing! Love Lynne |
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01 Apr 05 - 06:16 AM (#1448767) Subject: RE: Dave Bryant - Illness From: George Papavergis I'm sure Dave will have a very rapid recovery. He may be recovering even as we speak. At least I hope so. I think he has been playing with our glosses. Or was it emulsions? Something like that. Step forth, Dave! |
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01 Apr 05 - 07:12 AM (#1448827) Subject: RE: Dave Bryant - Illness From: freda underhill hey Dave so you had a humerus experience. I promise i won't stair - but glad to hear about the singing! just keep away from that Avril betts this month! best wishes freda |
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01 Apr 05 - 12:14 PM (#1449143) Subject: RE: Dave Bryant - Illness From: Dave Bryant Went to the fracture clinic this morning, saw the x-rays - the break is diagonally across the ball, but it's only slightly displaced. They reckon I'll be able to get back to physio on the arm in about 3 weeks. I'll just have to concentrate on the hand until then - just have to find one of my favourite squeezable objects - oh good Linda's just got back from work - that gives me choice of two . . . . |
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01 Apr 05 - 01:21 PM (#1449238) Subject: RE: Dave Bryant - Illness From: Richard Bridge This is April the 1st, and we have posts from Dave specifically mentioning the humerus? Surely ? I hope I'm right Dave and this is another Avril. If not, make the most of concentrating on the hand-grip. Humerus: - Gray's Anatomy |
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01 Apr 05 - 04:58 PM (#1449466) Subject: RE: Dave Bryant - Illness From: SINSULL Sorry Dave. And when wifey goes to work you can always exercise your own muscles...if you can reach that far. |
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01 Apr 05 - 05:09 PM (#1449474) Subject: RE: Dave Bryant - Illness From: gnu Hey, if the wife buys it, great... as long as you're not fooling yourself... NNWW. |
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01 Apr 05 - 06:07 PM (#1449529) Subject: RE: Dave Bryant - Illness From: Mrs.Duck So now I know why my bottom got pinched - it was physiotherapy!! Hope it heals soon Dave - no wonder it hurt. |
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01 Apr 05 - 06:14 PM (#1449538) Subject: RE: Dave Bryant - Illness From: GUEST,Skipy Hope it all pans well for you, never met you but sat across the room from you @ banbury gathering. Hope to be able to do that again. Keep up the excersise in particular the squeezy things! Skipy |
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02 Apr 05 - 12:47 AM (#1449771) Subject: RE: Dave Bryant - Illness From: mindblaster Be careful Dave. It's very easy to injure yourself and not notice, because of the loss of feeling in that arm. See you soon mate. |
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02 Apr 05 - 02:39 PM (#1450234) Subject: RE: Dave Bryant - Illness From: breezy so long as it keeps you off the guitar. Sounds like youve started the physio already. Just dont fracture that bone on the end of your hand |
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04 Apr 05 - 11:47 AM (#1451740) Subject: RE: Dave Bryant - Illness From: YorkshireYankee Ouch! Falling down stairs is not recommended as part of an effective stroke recovery programme – so don't do it again, kiddo! There are better ways to avoid physio... |
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04 Apr 05 - 12:29 PM (#1451784) Subject: RE: Dave Bryant - Illness From: Scooby Doo Just caught this thread. Sorry to hear your bad news Dave.I am sure your be back with the physio in full swing soon. Love to Linda. Scooby |
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05 Apr 05 - 06:55 AM (#1452444) Subject: RE: Dave Bryant - Illness From: Wolfgang That's enough of bad news for the next decade, Dave. Best wishes for a complete recovery. Wolfgang |
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18 Apr 05 - 04:40 PM (#1464634) Subject: RE: Dave Bryant - Illness From: GUEST Update from Dave or Linda? |
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19 Apr 05 - 02:49 AM (#1465031) Subject: RE: Dave Bryant - Illness From: Wilfried Schaum No reports are good reports |
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19 Apr 05 - 06:18 PM (#1465821) Subject: RE: Dave Bryant - Illness From: Dave Bryant I've started back at work, although I'm only doing a 4 hour day at present. I've still got my right arm in a sling for a couple of weeks more so I'm not able to do much in the way of exercises. I've sung a few times recently and seemed to be in good voice and power at Dave & Eileen Masterson's aniversary party on Saturday night - but it's all strictly unaccompanied singing at the moment. |
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27 Apr 05 - 09:30 AM (#1472292) Subject: RE: Dave Bryant - Illness From: Dave Masterson We can certainly vouch for the good voice and power. Many thanks to you and Essex Girl for coming down to the nether regions of Kent for our Anniversary bash. Your duet with Linda was wonderful, and as for your rendition of 'Sweeney Todd'.. say no more! Got have some photos of the evening so will get them onto Mudcat when I work out the technology. And thanks for my Mudcat badges! Love Dave & Eileen. |
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27 Apr 05 - 09:33 AM (#1472295) Subject: RE: Dave Bryant - Illness From: freda underhill wonderful news, Dave - are you sure that sling wasn't imposed by some nurse with a bruised bottom, wanting to restrict your moves a little? |
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27 Apr 05 - 09:52 AM (#1472307) Subject: RE: Dave Bryant - Illness From: Liz the Squeak Can we start a new thread now please... maybe 'Dave Bryant - wellness'? Good to hear you're progressing. Looking forward to some tadpoles if you come up for the handfasting... got a pond full of weed and a garden full of slugs just waiting...... LTS |
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28 Apr 05 - 08:39 AM (#1473074) Subject: RE: Dave Bryant - Illness From: Essex Girl Dave's broken arm appears to be on the mend and his physio is pleased with his progress. I'll ask him to start a new thread on his progress. |
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03 May 05 - 01:27 PM (#1477174) Subject: RE: Dave Bryant - Illness From: Wilfried Schaum How I sympathize with Dave - I just was able to join the Eurogathering in France with a broken arm. Jow I missed you both so much, you jolly fishermen!!! Wilfried |