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« on: October 10, 2004, 11:46:17 PM » |
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Hi all. Been asked to pass this on "Dave & Jill understand that people are anxious to know Swarb is OK but are concerned that continual discussion may be unhelpful in creating expectations or worries. They have asked that if people want news about Swarb's progress could they please access his website at www.folkicons.co.uk/swarbnew.htmWhere news is being posted regularly. If the site doesn't change, it means there is no further news. They are anxious to stop the spread of speculation and rumours, especially as the recovery process is likely to be a long one. Whilst appreciating the thought, they also think that the talk of presents and gifts is a little premature, but welcome e-mails of support via the website, and ask everyone to be patient' OK - so let's chill?  Keep Swarb in your thoughts but give him and Jill a bit of a space...God! I'm a hippy!   ...Seriously though - let's not harp on about things here...but please send e-mails to the Swarbster...I do know that's something he REALLY appreciates Carey |
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« Reply #1 on: October 11, 2004, 12:24:52 AM » |
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Thanks Ces: Jill is shatteringly tired by what's been going on (while being hugely relieved by the massive progress, of course). She really needs to get her sleep and while she appreciates she is the main locus of communication, it can't be easy answering the phone twenty times a day to make the same speech to every concerned individual. (T'was a bit like me and the other chaps for three days at Crops...) As it happens, right now there appear to be some post-op probs, but this is not unexpected, so PLEASE, everyone, keep your heads down, and do what is suggested just to watch his website and send him your good wishes and yes, prayers. She knows how much we all care for him already: I think HE does too!
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« Reply #2 on: October 13, 2004, 02:43:37 PM » |
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Latest update on Swarb - as posted at http://www.folkicons.co.uk/swarbnew.htm“Hello folks. Sorry we haven’t posted any news for a few days but progress has been a little slow. Dave ran into a small post-operative problem that meant he had to have some minor surgery to clear an obstruction from one of his lungs. The op. went well and, once again, everyone is pleased with the way things are shaping up. The messages that people have been sending have been keeping our spirits up and, as you can imagine, we’re on a bit of a roller-coaster at the moment. Many thanks to everyone for their concern and keep sending the messages. Onwards and upwards! Lots of love, Jill” Alex@Atrax |
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« Reply #3 on: October 20, 2004, 07:55:55 PM » |
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Hi all. I think Jill's a bit worried that "Cutting and pasting' updates from the Swarb board onto other sites, means that less people visit there and MOST importantly, by not doing so, people might not take the opportunity to send messages of support to Dave (which she says are like medicine to him).
So can I urge anyone/everyone to regularly visit the Swarb site and if you have the time/inclination send the old fella an e-mail to cheer him up?
Cheers, Carey
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« Reply #4 on: November 03, 2004, 06:16:57 PM » |
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Hi everyone,
does anyone have the actual Email address for messages to swarb , when i hit the send a message button on the folk icons site it brings up my email ready to send a message but without a full address
thanks and regards
Paul
Just to let you know that the click through on the Folkicons Swarb site is the direct channel for messages to Dave & Jill. We're in constant contact with Jill and as the messages arrive she gets them. We've processed hundreds of them in the last couple of weeks and as far as we are aware there are no problems with the link. Jill would like to thank all those from the Fairport List who have sent messages and jokes and she hopes to have a new bulletin up on the site in the next couple of days. |
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« Reply #5 on: November 19, 2004, 05:37:35 PM » |
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he certainly does look well!!
Incidentally, we were talking about Swarb yesterday, and we worked out that 4 generations of my family have seen him playing live ---- in person.
My grandmother saw him at a folk club in Birmingham (Solihull, I think) in the 60s - we think with either Martin Carthy or the Ian Campbell Group.
My mother saw him with FC in the mid 70s.
I've seen him numerous times with Fairport & with Whippersnapper.
And my 2 sons saw him at Croppers a few years ago.
and he's still only 63! but much younger at heart.....
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« Reply #6 on: November 28, 2004, 10:18:17 PM » |
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Message from Ces today (accidentally deleted whilst housekeeping - sorry).
Site updated today: with a video clip ...Check it out!
Ces
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« Reply #7 on: December 03, 2004, 12:29:39 AM » |
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An article about Swarbs recovery can be found here from a coventry newspaper. |
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« Reply #8 on: December 03, 2004, 06:33:04 PM » |
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Just a short note to let everyone know that Swarb got out of hospital today and is now at home. More details on his website.
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« Reply #9 on: December 08, 2004, 02:08:24 PM » |
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http://www.folkicons.co.uk/swarbnew.htmSite's been updated again, with a message from Swarb himself. Plus piccies. He looks good! 
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« Reply #10 on: December 08, 2004, 05:32:36 PM » |
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Swarb does look well. The pic of him at home reminds me of someone..... got it! Phill Jupitus (well, his smaller brother). |
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« Reply #11 on: December 14, 2004, 10:35:09 PM » |
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Your Swarbrick Needs You!  Nothing to worry about but I think a few encouraging e-mails of support would be greatly appreciated. Go to the site...and, please, give him a "shout'! Carey |
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« Reply #12 on: December 14, 2004, 10:52:10 PM » |
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Done and dusted Ces. Funny though i get all tongue tied and jabber on like a little kid when i talk to the Swarbster!!!.
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« Reply #13 on: December 14, 2004, 11:15:27 PM » |
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Nice one Randers . I think we all probably jabber when addressing Higher Life Forms!...I just keep saying to myself "Chill Hancock - he's just like you!....but a thousand times better!' Which doesn't help much. But, whatever, let's just keep letting him know he's still being thought of! Carey |
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« Reply #14 on: December 14, 2004, 11:18:51 PM » |
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Message sent. Power to the Swarbricks!
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« Reply #15 on: December 14, 2004, 11:50:01 PM » |
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........ Funny though i get all tongue tied and jabber on like a little kid when i talk to the Swarbster!!!.
Couldn't actually manage to string a sentence together when I met him.... |
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« Reply #16 on: December 15, 2004, 12:52:43 PM » |
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Postcard is on it´s way.
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« Reply #17 on: December 18, 2004, 04:28:32 PM » |
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For those of you old enough to remember Andy Capp cartoons.... My local library has a supply of leaflets produced by MacMillan Cancer Relief, encouraging people to get a health check, etc. etc. Any road, on the front is a cartoon of Flo being hotly and lustfully pursued by Andy Capp with the speech bubble which reads "Come on Flo, now the Doc's checked my lungs out, let's have a look at yours......"  It loses something in the translation (i.e. no scanner to put the picture in). Still I thought I would send it to the Swarbs under the heading "I saw this, and I thought of you...."  Gower flower |
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« Reply #18 on: December 20, 2004, 09:35:11 AM » |
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Excellent thought Gower. I'm sure Swarb and Jill will love it.
MikeC
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« Reply #19 on: December 24, 2004, 12:19:10 AM » |
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Site updated. Fingers crossed for a Crimbo at Swarb Towers. And will he be "goosed' courtesy of the lovely Judy Dyble? ...Read it! |
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