That bald headed Geordie Posted April 26, 2018 Report Share Posted April 26, 2018 I have been asked by George's daughter Kerry this morning to notify all those who know George either as a friend or those on this site who had communications with him, that he was admitted to hospital a week or so ago. The news unfortunately is not good and the Doctors believe he is suffering from a variant of CJD with no prospects of improving and will slowly deteriorate over a period of time. His son Phillip is coming over from Geneva this weekend and with other members of his family will discuss with Doctors the palliative care he needs. I went to visit George a few days ago and he did recognise me but seemed to drift in and out of understanding what I said. As you can appreciate after knowing George for over 30 years now and someone whom I considered a very good friend it was very upsetting to see him in this state. If it is acceptable with the Moderators I will give further updates as and when I know anything. Thanks, Les Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elwood Posted April 26, 2018 Report Share Posted April 26, 2018 Thank you Les. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronin Posted April 26, 2018 Report Share Posted April 26, 2018 Sad news Les. By all means post updates. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gandy Posted April 26, 2018 Report Share Posted April 26, 2018 Sorry to hear that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Al Posted April 26, 2018 Report Share Posted April 26, 2018 George is a good man, Im so sad to have heard this news. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
No i deer Posted April 26, 2018 Report Share Posted April 26, 2018 Me too I thought the other day I've not seen any of his replies to posts lately. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moorlander Posted April 26, 2018 Report Share Posted April 26, 2018 Sad news , I always find Georges posts very interesting, clearly an educated man who explains things with proven facts , not myths and non scientific nonsense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phaedra1106uk Posted April 26, 2018 Report Share Posted April 26, 2018 Very sad news indeed I've shot with George several times over the years and always thoroughly enjoyed his company. As said above, an educated man with a wealth of knowledge which he was always happy to share. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onehole Posted April 26, 2018 Report Share Posted April 26, 2018 Yes ,,,sad news,,,like so many on here,,,,will never actually meet but you get the feeling that you have,,,if you know what I mean,,,,,thank you for all your interesting "reads",,,,,,you will be missed,,,,,O Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJC Posted April 26, 2018 Report Share Posted April 26, 2018 Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1066 Posted April 26, 2018 Report Share Posted April 26, 2018 That's really sad news... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chanonry Posted April 26, 2018 Report Share Posted April 26, 2018 Hey Les Tell him I was asking for him. Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panda Posted April 26, 2018 Report Share Posted April 26, 2018 Such sad news Les. I don't know George but always enjoyed reading his very informative posts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Breacher Posted April 26, 2018 Report Share Posted April 26, 2018 Very sad news. I always liked reading his posts. And the way he never used one word where ten would do, always brought a smile to my face. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ballistol Posted April 26, 2018 Report Share Posted April 26, 2018 Sad news, thoughts are with him and his family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akeld Posted April 26, 2018 Report Share Posted April 26, 2018 Sad news, I've always found his posts very informative Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brown dog Posted April 26, 2018 Report Share Posted April 26, 2018 Les, What utterly crap news. Please pass on my very best to George when you next see him. Thanks Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick 53 Posted April 26, 2018 Report Share Posted April 26, 2018 Sad news indeed, George Knew his stuff and indeed a marvellous man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grum87 Posted April 26, 2018 Report Share Posted April 26, 2018 Terrible news. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunner Posted April 26, 2018 Report Share Posted April 26, 2018 Best wishes to gbal and family . To me gbal was short for " golden balls " because i kinda thought of him as the golden boy of the foram - if that makes sense .... as he was always helpful and had an in depth knowledge and a slightly dry sense of humor that came across in his posts , he must of been on the foram daily . Such a shame Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That bald headed Geordie Posted April 26, 2018 Author Report Share Posted April 26, 2018 Hi All. Many thanks for your kind words and all of them are true! His daughter Kerry has just rang me and they have got a specialist coming down from Edinburgh on Tuesday to meet George's family, and to discuss his condition and plan for the various stages that will inevitably follow. He is in a room to himself and seemed in better form this evening which is good. Les Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andybrock Posted April 26, 2018 Report Share Posted April 26, 2018 Very sad news indeed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruger7717 Posted April 26, 2018 Report Share Posted April 26, 2018 Sad, sad news!..Please give him our best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
20series Posted April 27, 2018 Report Share Posted April 27, 2018 Indeed, damn awful news .. Alan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catch-22 Posted April 27, 2018 Report Share Posted April 27, 2018 Very sad news. My thoughts & prayers are with George and his family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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