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Title: News of jt
Post by: jt on April 14, 2007, 10:38:01 PM
Hi all
I'm Chris, an old friend of jt's, and he asked me to post for him about recent events, and why he hasn't been a regular on the forum for a while.  Eight weeks ago John was admitted to hospital for an urgent operation to remove a blockage to his intestine.  He has only been conscious for the last 2 or 3, and up to then his condition was critical, with only 5% chance of survival at the worst point.  He's out of the ICU now and getting back to his old self slowly.  Physical recovery is going to take a few more months and a lot of physio, and he's a while off playing a guitar although I think it's a hot priority for him!  If you could post your wishes on this topic I could print it out and take it in for him - I know he would really appreciate it.  For those who may live near, he is in Heather Ward, King George's Hospital, Barley Lane, Goodmayes, Essex, visiting 2pm-8pm.  I'll keep you up to date with his progress.
Best regards
Chris
Title: News of jt
Post by: _tom_ on April 14, 2007, 10:43:59 PM
:o I wondered where he'd got to. Hope you get better and back on the guitars soon jt!
Title: News of jt
Post by: noodleplugerine on April 14, 2007, 10:49:51 PM
Good luck JT!

Get back to the axe soon ;)
Title: News of jt
Post by: indysmith on April 14, 2007, 11:08:48 PM
only a real rocker could pull through like that jt! glad you're getting better; look forward to seeing you back on here.
Title: News of jt
Post by: Kilby on April 14, 2007, 11:09:52 PM
I'm truely sorry to hear that, please send him our best wishes for a rapid recovery.

If it helps in saying this, a friend of mine ended up with a knot in his intestine, and although it was touch and go for a while, he did make a complete recovery. I'm sure now the worst is over JT will be doing the same.

Rob...
Title: News of jt
Post by: BloodMountain on April 14, 2007, 11:24:19 PM
hey, jt, have an awesome rapid recovery, good luck, and best wishes!
Title: News of jt
Post by: hunter on April 14, 2007, 11:40:24 PM
JT, this is some tough stuff you're going through - good to hear you're on the way to full recovey soon, all my best wishes to speed things up!

Health, friends and music are the most important things we have - let's always honor them and treat them with the attention and commitment they deserve!
Title: News of jt
Post by: Adam.M on April 14, 2007, 11:42:42 PM
Good luck man! hopefully you can get back to finishing kong off soon, if it isnt finished allready... :)
Title: News of jt
Post by: Afghan Dave on April 14, 2007, 11:55:08 PM
Good luck and here's wishing you a full and speedy recovery!

I hope these sentiments put a smile on your face.  :D
Title: News of jt
Post by: lulusg on April 15, 2007, 12:10:10 AM
Hey Jt there ara not quitters here, just like you. Well, we await for your full recovery. Best to you man. Luis
Title: News of jt
Post by: FELINEGUITARS on April 15, 2007, 12:22:44 AM
Hey Johnny
Thinking of you.....take care fella and get well soon

We will all play a riff in your honour!

Hope to catch up soon
J
Title: News of jt
Post by: BloodMountain on April 15, 2007, 12:24:43 AM
Quote from: FELINEGUITARS
We will all play a riff in your honour!

i second that! will we be whipping out the classics?  :D
Title: News of jt
Post by: 808 on April 15, 2007, 12:34:00 AM
I'm new to the board and I wish you a speedy recovery bro!
Title: News of jt
Post by: PhilKing on April 15, 2007, 01:18:01 AM
Hi jt - sorry to hear that you were ill and we never knew.  I'm glad that you are doing OK now and hope you can get back to playing soon. Phil
Title: News of jt
Post by: TwilightOdyssey on April 15, 2007, 05:04:55 AM
jt,

I told you eating glass would be bad for you! PDT_008

I'm glad to hear you're recovering! Take care of yourself and we look forward to seeing you hit the boards soon!!! :)

 :guitar4:  :drink:
Title: News of jt
Post by: gingataff on April 15, 2007, 05:26:17 AM
Hey JT,
I hope you make a speedy recovery, we all miss you and look forward to your return.
Title: News of jt
Post by: 38thBeatle on April 15, 2007, 09:12:06 AM
Hey JT-sorry to hear that you have been ill but I join in with the rest of the guys here and wish you  a speedy recovery and look forward to seeing back on the board. I know where the hospital is as I used to live in Romford.
Title: News of jt
Post by: Muzzzz on April 15, 2007, 09:21:57 AM
All the best JT! :D
Title: News of jt
Post by: Peter Antal on April 15, 2007, 09:36:49 AM
All my best wishes, JT, I hope you make a quick recovery. :)
Title: News of jt
Post by: Sailor Charon on April 15, 2007, 11:39:24 AM
What can I say? Hope things keep improving...
Title: News of jt
Post by: Philly Q on April 15, 2007, 11:59:06 AM
^
+1 to what they all said.

All the best for a speedy recovery JT, and don't get too distracted by the nurses...  :D
Title: News of jt
Post by: willo on April 15, 2007, 01:32:57 PM
Hey JT, us old skool VHII users have to stick together, right?

It sounds like you are having a really tough time of it. I hope you get well real soon. However, there is always a silver lining and you did manage to avoid Afghan Dave posting a picture of a Japanese girl performing a sex act on a dog. What is it they say, 'be thankful for small mercies'?

Seriously though, I wish you all the best and hope you get well soon.

If you need someone to look after your guitars... :wink:

Best of luck mate, and I'll see you soon on the forum!
Title: News of jt
Post by: chrisola on April 15, 2007, 01:44:55 PM
get well soon matey!
Title: News of jt
Post by: plastercaster on April 15, 2007, 02:06:07 PM
good luck and get well soon
Title: News of jt
Post by: Sekhmet on April 15, 2007, 02:17:11 PM
Best of luck, get well soon, look forwad to seeing you on the boards again.
Title: News of jt
Post by: Crazy_Joe on April 15, 2007, 03:01:14 PM
Hope you make a full and hopefully speedy recovery!

Look forward to see you back on here soon :P
Title: News of jt
Post by: Johnny Mac on April 15, 2007, 03:51:24 PM
I was thinking yesterday I hadn't seen much you on the forum. Man you sound like you've been to hell and back, it must of been awful. I hope you get well soon and get jamming on your Preacher. Thanks to your mate Chris for letting us all know. You might have to lay off the currys for a while!
Title: News of jt
Post by: Ratrod on April 15, 2007, 04:58:54 PM
JT, get well soon.

Here's some flowers.


(http://www.360spin.co.uk/information_on/flowers/flowers.jpg)
Title: News of jt
Post by: MDV on April 15, 2007, 06:12:53 PM
Quote from: Ratrod
JT, get well soon.

Here's some flowers.


(http://www.360spin.co.uk/information_on/flowers/flowers.jpg)


 :lol:

No hospital bedside is complete without

(http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/products/produce/images/grapes300w.jpg)

I hope JT pulls though well.
Title: News of jt
Post by: dave_mc on April 15, 2007, 07:07:39 PM
best wishes for a speedy recovery, we look forward to seeing you back here soon!

:drink:
Title: News of jt
Post by: blue on April 15, 2007, 08:32:23 PM
best wishes from me too, glad to hear you're over the worst and hope it isn't too long til you're back to your old self.
Title: News of jt
Post by: Afghan Dave on April 15, 2007, 10:41:09 PM
Quote from: willo
However, there is always a silver lining and you did manage to avoid Afghan Dave posting a picture of a Japanese girl performing a sex act on a dog. What is it they say, 'be thankful for small mercies'?


Oh damn... Thanks Willo I almost forgot about that!

** Picture edited ... come on, let's post responsibly,  people!
-- TO **

Keep smiling mate  :wink:  :P   :?
Title: News of jt
Post by: jt on April 16, 2007, 07:24:02 PM
Fantastic response, John will be really moved but he won't show it coz he's a geezer AND a Gooner.  I can see why he's such a fan of this forum, let alone the pickups!
I'll keep you all posted, and as soon as he can use one I'll take him in a laptop.  Hopefully in the not too distant future.
Thanks again
Chris
Title: News of jt
Post by: Afghan Dave on April 16, 2007, 07:54:47 PM
Quote from: Afghan Dave
Quote from: willo
However, there is always a silver lining and you did manage to avoid Afghan Dave posting a picture of a Japanese girl performing a sex act on a dog. What is it they say, 'be thankful for small mercies'?


Oh damn... Thanks Willo I almost forgot about that!

** Picture edited ... come on, let's post responsibly,  people!
-- TO **

Keep smiling mate  :wink:  :P   :?


Afghan Dave hangs his head in shame and walks away with his tail between his legs (see what I did there)

Sorry!  :oops:
Title: News of jt
Post by: TwilightOdyssey on April 16, 2007, 08:30:29 PM
No worries, brutha man!!  :wink:
Title: News of jt
Post by: HTH AMPS on April 16, 2007, 08:47:40 PM
wow, that really sucks - hope you get better soon man.

 8)
Title: news of jt
Post by: jt on May 01, 2007, 05:43:58 PM
Hi all
Sorry for the lack of news, but the important thing is John is making great progress.  He was overwhelmed by the response from you guys and sends his heartfelt thankyou to all.  He also sys how much he misses the forum.  We are about to sort out a laptop with 3G connectivity, and his dexterity is coming back fast, so expect a post from John himself soon.  I took him in a guitar about a week ago - his old Ibanez ST55 with a set of 8s on it - but he finds it difficult to get a comfortable playing position cos he is still mostly bed bound!  He's getting on with a RiffGrip extra light for now.  It seems likely that he will be out in 4 weeks or so, and staying with his parents in Bedfordshire while he's still recovering.
Thanks again,
Best regards
Chris
Title: News of jt
Post by: 38thBeatle on May 01, 2007, 07:41:09 PM
Thanks for the update, funnily enough I was wondering how he was a couple of days ago. It is good to see that he is on the mend and that he has mates like you to help. Wish him all the best from me.
Title: News of jt
Post by: dave_mc on May 01, 2007, 09:43:41 PM
^ wish him all the best from me too, glad to see he's on the mend.

:drink:
Title: News of jt
Post by: BloodMountain on May 01, 2007, 09:52:39 PM
glad to hear that you'll have a guitar back in your hands in no time!
Title: Re: news of jt
Post by: Sekhmet on May 01, 2007, 10:19:58 PM
Quote from: jt
Hi all
Sorry for the lack of news, but the important thing is John is making great progress.  He was overwhelmed by the response from you guys and sends his heartfelt thankyou to all.  He also sys how much he misses the forum.  We are about to sort out a laptop with 3G connectivity, and his dexterity is coming back fast, so expect a post from John himself soon.  I took him in a guitar about a week ago - his old Ibanez ST55 with a set of 8s on it - but he finds it difficult to get a comfortable playing position cos he is still mostly bed bound!  He's getting on with a RiffGrip extra light for now.  It seems likely that he will be out in 4 weeks or so, and staying with his parents in Bedfordshire while he's still recovering.
Thanks again,
Best regards
Chris


Wow, a true guitar player right there.

Good to hear he is on the mend :-)
Title: News of jt
Post by: ToneMonkey on May 02, 2007, 08:58:08 AM
Bloody hell, dunno how I missed this.  Keep missing the post of the Japanese girl and the dog too  :cry:

Best wishes JT.