How was your gig last night?

[Stub Mandrel]

4 hours ago, neepheid said:

BB1200 (which I forgot to photograph, oops). 

 

It's purple and sparkly...

[Stub Mandrel]

Hard to know what icon to put on that. 

 

I hope everything goes right and you aren't put through the mill too much on the journey to recovery.

 

Keep gigging and share your stories.

 

[neepheid]

11 minutes ago, Stub Mandrel said:

 

It's purple and sparkly...

 

No it isn't, it's stripey...

 

[Obrienp]

25 minutes ago, Greg Edwards69 said:

How was my gig last night? I have no idea, I wasn’t there. It was the first one I’ve ever missed since this band started around 20 years ago. A dep was in my place even though I was fit and able.

 

Keen readers my remember I mentioned I had a colonoscopy a few weeks ago and the results weren’t what I hoped for.  I’ve since found out it’s not good news at all. There’s no easy way to say it, but it’s proving cathartic to share, so here goes.  

 

It’s cancer, of the rectal variety.

 

I told my band mates at the time of the first investigation before knowing it was cancer that it will likely mean surgery and treatment very quickly, possibly before Xmas, so they had to organise cover in case I was out of action. The chap they got for a couple of gigs said he had other offers for the same dates, so had to commit, meaning I couldn’t do them whether I was able or not (unless was paid him off).  It was probably for the best though, my head as been all over the place the last few weeks dealing with this.

 

So anyway, it looks like a rough few months ahead. Radio and chemo therapies followed by surgery, and possibly more chemo after that. Oh and a bag atttached, either temporary or permanent.

 

Sorry to bring the mood down, but this is the thread I interact with the most with people I know. Besides, I’m still hoping to continue to contribute to the thread with any gigs I am able to do over the next few months, and long after once I’m cured and normality is resumed.

I wish you the best for your treatment and may you have a quick recovery. I look forward to reading about your future gigs. In the meantime keep us posted on how you are doing.

[Deedee]

27 minutes ago, Greg Edwards69 said:

How was my gig last night? I have no idea, I wasn’t there. It was the first one I’ve ever missed since this band started around 20 years ago. A dep was in my place even though I was fit and able.

 

Keen readers my remember I mentioned I had a colonoscopy a few weeks ago and the results weren’t what I hoped for.  I’ve since found out it’s not good news at all. There’s no easy way to say it, but it’s proving cathartic to share, so here goes.  

 

It’s cancer, of the rectal variety.

 

I told my band mates at the time of the first investigation before knowing it was cancer that it will likely mean surgery and treatment very quickly, possibly before Xmas, so they had to organise cover in case I was out of action. The chap they got for a couple of gigs said he had other offers for the same dates, so had to commit, meaning I couldn’t do them whether I was able or not (unless was paid him off).  It was probably for the best though, my head as been all over the place the last few weeks dealing with this.

 

So anyway, it looks like a rough few months ahead. Radio and chemo therapies followed by surgery, and possibly more chemo after that. Oh and a bag atttached, either temporary or permanent.

 

Sorry to bring the mood down, but this is the thread I interact with the most with people I know. Besides, I’m still hoping to continue to contribute to the thread with any gigs I am able to do over the next few months, and long after once I’m cured and normality is resumed.

 

6 minutes ago, Stub Mandrel said:

Hard to know what icon to put on that. 

 

I hope everything goes right and you aren't put through the mill too much on the journey to recovery.

 

Keep gigging and share your stories.

 

I was just about to say exactly the same as @Stub Mandrel. Best wishes with everything and share as much (or as little) as you wish.

[Woodinblack]

32 minutes ago, Greg Edwards69 said:

How was my gig last night? I have no idea, I wasn’t there.

 

Sorry to hear that Greg - hope the next few months are as kind as they can be to you

[neepheid]

38 minutes ago, Greg Edwards69 said:

How was my gig last night? I have no idea, I wasn’t there. It was the first one I’ve ever missed since this band started around 20 years ago. A dep was in my place even though I was fit and able.

 

Keen readers my remember I mentioned I had a colonoscopy a few weeks ago and the results weren’t what I hoped for.  I’ve since found out it’s not good news at all. There’s no easy way to say it, but it’s proving cathartic to share, so here goes.  

 

It’s cancer, of the rectal variety.

 

I told my band mates at the time of the first investigation before knowing it was cancer that it will likely mean surgery and treatment very quickly, possibly before Xmas, so they had to organise cover in case I was out of action. The chap they got for a couple of gigs said he had other offers for the same dates, so had to commit, meaning I couldn’t do them whether I was able or not (unless was paid him off).  It was probably for the best though, my head as been all over the place the last few weeks dealing with this.

 

So anyway, it looks like a rough few months ahead. Radio and chemo therapies followed by surgery, and possibly more chemo after that. Oh and a bag atttached, either temporary or permanent.

 

Sorry to bring the mood down, but this is the thread I interact with the most with people I know. Besides, I’m still hoping to continue to contribute to the thread with any gigs I am able to do over the next few months, and long after once I’m cured and normality is resumed.

 

All the best with it - and do let us know how you're getting on.