Absent Friends & Missing Persons

[Beef Oven!]

I hope all is going well with you and you are able to enjoy the sunshine.

May I echo that sentiment.

[Padraig]

I hope all is going well with you and you are able to enjoy the sunshine.

Thank you for asking, doversoul; and for your endorsement, Beef Oven.

I've had open surgery lobectomy on my right lung. That was April 5. Since then I have been discharged and I've got rid of all the accessories - drips, drains, drugs, dreams and, gradually, depression. It was my first major and came as a shock to the system. But I'm glad to say that I recognise myself again; I'm out walking, in the sunshine, being driven to see friends, receiving visitors and reading and listening to music. The last two activities just did not happen while I was in hospital nor for some time later.
I suspect this report fits what you half expected, ds ? But I'm on the other side now and getting better every day. Most important I'm sleeping again - me, who always boasted 'I could sleep for Ireland'.
I hope this little report satisfies you doversoul, and those who wondered how I had fared, whom I thank once again for their concern.

[antongould]

Thank you for asking, doversoul; and for your endorsement, Beef Oven.

I've had open surgery lobectomy on my right lung. That was April 5. Since then I have been discharged and I've got rid of all the accessories - drips, drains, drugs, dreams and, gradually, depression. It was my first major and came as a shock to the system. But I'm glad to say that I recognise myself again; I'm out walking, in the sunshine, being driven to see friends, receiving visitors and reading and listening to music. The last two activities just did not happen while I was in hospital nor for some time later.
I suspect this report fits what you half expected, ds ? But I'm on the other side now and getting better every day. Most important I'm sleeping again - me, who always boasted 'I could sleep for Ireland'.
I hope this little report satisfies you doversoul, and those who wondered how I had fared, whom I thank once again for their concern.

All the best Padraig and keep up the good work ......

[teamsaint]

Thank you for asking, doversoul; and for your endorsement, Beef Oven.

I've had open surgery lobectomy on my right lung. That was April 5. Since then I have been discharged and I've got rid of all the accessories - drips, drains, drugs, dreams and, gradually, depression. It was my first major and came as a shock to the system. But I'm glad to say that I recognise myself again; I'm out walking, in the sunshine, being driven to see friends, receiving visitors and reading and listening to music. The last two activities just did not happen while I was in hospital nor for some time later.
I suspect this report fits what you half expected, ds ? But I'm on the other side now and getting better every day. Most important I'm sleeping again - me, who always boasted 'I could sleep for Ireland'.
I hope this little report satisfies you doversoul, and those who wondered how I had fared, whom I thank once again for their concern.

Best wishes for continued good recovery,Padraig. Its great to see that you seem to be doing well, and in good spirits.


We should be grateful indeed that there are people prepared to do this amazing work.

[Richard Barrett]

Very glad to hear you're up and about again, Padraig.

[Padraig]

We should be grateful indeed that there are people prepared to do this amazing work.

Of course, ts, and how remiss of me not to mention them. They, my cancer specialist team and the surgical team, were magnificent.


PS Thank you Richard. Caught your post too late.

[doversoul1]

Thank you for asking, doversoul; and for your endorsement, Beef Oven.

I've had open surgery lobectomy on my right lung. That was April 5. Since then I have been discharged and I've got rid of all the accessories - drips, drains, drugs, dreams and, gradually, depression. It was my first major and came as a shock to the system. But I'm glad to say that I recognise myself again; I'm out walking, in the sunshine, being driven to see friends, receiving visitors and reading and listening to music. The last two activities just did not happen while I was in hospital nor for some time later.
I suspect this report fits what you half expected, ds ? But I'm on the other side now and getting better every day. Most important I'm sleeping again - me, who always boasted 'I could sleep for Ireland'.
I hope this little report satisfies you doversoul, and those who wondered how I had fared, whom I thank once again for their concern.

It really is great to hear that you are recovering so well. I shan’t go on about Monteverdi but I hope you are feeling well enough to have enjoyed some of the great programmes along with the sunshine (though it poured today). Do take care. All the best.

[johncorrigan]

Of course, ts, and how remiss of me not to mention them. They, my cancer specialist team and the surgical team, were magnificent.


PS Thank you Richard. Caught your post too late.

Great to hear from you, Padraig. I'd been thinking of you as I've been re-reading 'Praise in Which I Live and Move and Have My Being' this last week - I even posted a bit last Irish Friday. Hope the good weather is aiding the recovery. I've fair missed you around. Awraverybest!

[EdgeleyRob]

Best wishes Padraig,I often think of you on Bach Fridays.

[Beef Oven!]

That sounds great, Padraig! The sleeping is an excellent sign!

Pleased you had a good team looking after you. I wish you a continued recovery

[BBMmk2]

Onwards & Upwards is my motto, Padraig! Glad your making progress!!

[Beef Oven!]

My dear friend, Salymap took over this discussion which was started by me when this was still a forum run by the BBC and suddenly discontinued.

Well done, French Frank and Salymap (I joined in later)

Over the succeeding years, I see that I have contributed no less than 1,647posts - some critical, some informative and some ill-advised.

But no more. I shall continue my membership and follow what people write but will make no comment on the content of any post.

I was a prfessional musician as horn player, manager and teacher(coach) for 74 years, but my interest in music goes back to 1939 when war was declared and I was a five-year-old about to be evacuated with the rest of my school (from Croydon to Redhill - they both had fighter aerodromes )

My parents took we three children to say farewell to the local piano teacher and she played something for us. I suddenly realised that I was crying (No! It wasn'because of her playing , it wa the beauty of the effect of music on me. In Redhill my brother and I were billeted with two ther boys who came from East London. They were Salvationists and their father came to visit, bringing his euphonium with him. When he played some tunes, I found that I was crying again. I resolved that I was going to learn how to play and to read music and to enjoy the sensation of not only listening but also performing this wonderful medium.

I have written all of this to explain why I am going to resist replying to the likes, dislikes and prejudices of others but to advise that I am very willing to answer any questions from fellow members regarding not only music, but what a musician's career involves.

It is very interesting that, as we grow into old age, it is our memory of recent happenings that fades, but we can remember very clearly what we did, who we met and what we thought in those far distant years.

There must be many questions that members would like to ask about performances, conductors and musical events in those long gone years and I am happy to answer questions from other forumites.

So PM me and I too will answer your queries by private message, but I will make no comment or voice any opinion on the content of any forum post although I will continue to read them.

Hornspieler

"Memory is identity....You are what you have done; what you have done is in your memory; what you remember defines who you are; when you forget your life you cease to be, even before your death." Julian Barnes, ''Nothing to be Frightened Of''.

We may 'remember', but our 'memory' can be surprisingly inaccurate, even on the things that you mention (that I’ve bolded and underlined).

http://chicago.suntimes.com/entertainment/sense-of-an-ending-reliable-actor-depicts-unreliable-memories/

I would recommend reading Julian Barnes’ book "The Sense Of An Ending"

[Hornspieler]

Has anyone news of edashtav?



Has written very good reviews of concerts on R3, but has not posted since September of last year.

Please PM me if you know anything.

Hornspieler

[Barbirollians]

Anyone have news of Flosshilde no posts since April ?

[antongould]

Has anyone news of edashtav?



Has written very good reviews of concerts on R3, but has not posted since September of last year.

Please PM me if you know anything.

Hornspieler

He seems to have returned .......