Re: [LU] Steve Gillen
Well done Steve! Glad to hear things are on the up. You don't have a dog called Lucky do you? Date: Tue, 6 May 2014 11:14:54 -0700 From: arm...@yahoo.com-is-broken.gn.apc.org To: rich...@triumph-computers.co.uk; steve.gil...@ntlworld.com; guy.thorn...@inter.nl.net; leedslist@gn.apc.org Subject: Re: [LU] Steve Gillen F*ck me John with that run of luck you could almost be a Leeds United supporter. Oh hold on. From: Richard Naef rich...@triumph-computers.co.uk To: 'Steve Gillen' steve.gil...@ntlworld.com; guy.thorn...@inter.nl.net; leedslist@gn.apc.org Sent: Tuesday, May 6, 2014 7:04 AM Subject: Re: [LU] Steve Gillen Great to hear from you again Steve, had us worried there for a bit! I know you don't need telling, but Paula did a sterling job for you mate, you've got a real Diamond there :) As she's done so well with a basket case there, any chance she could take over at Leeds and sort us out as well! -Original Message- From: leedslist-boun...@gn.apc.org [mailto:leedslist-boun...@gn.apc.org] On Behalf Of Steve Gillen Sent: 06 May 2014 11:35 To: guy.thorn...@inter.nl.net; leedslist@gn.apc.org Subject: Re: [LU] Steve Gillen Mea Culpa John is quite correct I am around but simply have had no time (or much inclination) to trek upstairs to the mail computer to indulge in the list (Paula's computer is downstairs so when I was in hospital. she could pretty much write updates fairly comfortably). I have been on facebook using my phone to be honest. Well as you know I was rushed into hospital unconscious and suffering from what I am now told was/is Toxic shock syndrome and I was in an induced coma for nearly 4 weeks, during which time I am told I was a breath away for totally cashing my chips in (dying) - my liver and kidneys closed down and my heart was wavering. I had multiple infections, but the main one would not react to most antibiotics. All credit to the medical staff, they put me on temporary dialysis and somehow figured out what I had - apparently its ladies who mostly get this, though men and children can also get it -0 they also got me started on the long road back. Eventually they brought me out of the coma then after a while I went from the ICU to the high dependency Unit and then to a ward where I was in Isolation and on then to a normal ward. The last 2/3 weeks were spent in a nearby care home in what is termed as a Kick Bed (Strange as I couldn't have kicked a balloon at the time) working with Physios - I learned that everything they showed on last week's Panorama is not just confined to those 2 homes featured. to learn to walk again and use my hands (another reason I have not been on much, it hurts my fingertips to type) as my muscles had atrophied when in a coma and not being used. Progress is definitely happening, but frustratingly slow. I can now walk short distances around the home, my writing is crap as there is no strength in my hands and my fingers are constantly sore. I have ulcerous wounds on my lower left leg which require dressing by the district nurses at least every 2 days - soon to be every day for a week which they try compression dressings. I have passed a test for me to drive as we have an automatic, but I am really sparing with this as I don't feel entirely safe for other road users. Just to complicate matters Paula hurt her foot treading on some glass and the wound got infected and worsened and she has now been in hospital for the past week and has had her right big toe amputated! We expect her to still be in for up to the next 7 days (Visiting her at the LGI is the sparing use of the car I mentioned - thankfully we have a mobility scooter and hoist in the car so I can get around the hospital) - even the cat has a kidney problem and has to have medication daily! From all of this you can probably see why I have not been around, but from this believe me I am keeping up as best I can and am always checking the results however I can. I apologise for not telling you all this earlier (Sorry Guy) I will be properly back, but it may take until next month yet . Best wishes and grateful thanks for your care and concern all Steve Gillen (a lifelong, and hopefully much longer, Leeds United fan) -Original Message- From: leedslist-boun...@gn.apc.org [mailto:leedslist-boun...@gn.apc.org] On Behalf Of Guy Thornton Sent: 05 May 2014 18:47 To: leedslist@gn.apc.org Subject: [LU] Steve Gillen Haven't posted for some time, don't suppose anyone's noticed but then things have been so depressing I suspect others didn't feel like posting as well. However the principle for reason for the lack of posting has been (another) period of incarceration in hospital and it's been enough of a problem trying to keep up with things and access mail
Re: [LU] Steve Gillen
Mea Culpa John is quite correct I am around but simply have had no time (or much inclination) to trek upstairs to the mail computer to indulge in the list (Paula's computer is downstairs so when I was in hospital. she could pretty much write updates fairly comfortably). I have been on facebook using my phone to be honest. Well as you know I was rushed into hospital unconscious and suffering from what I am now told was/is Toxic shock syndrome and I was in an induced coma for nearly 4 weeks, during which time I am told I was a breath away for totally cashing my chips in (dying) - my liver and kidneys closed down and my heart was wavering. I had multiple infections, but the main one would not react to most antibiotics. All credit to the medical staff, they put me on temporary dialysis and somehow figured out what I had - apparently its ladies who mostly get this, though men and children can also get it -0 they also got me started on the long road back. Eventually they brought me out of the coma then after a while I went from the ICU to the high dependency Unit and then to a ward where I was in Isolation and on then to a normal ward. The last 2/3 weeks were spent in a nearby care home in what is termed as a Kick Bed (Strange as I couldn't have kicked a balloon at the time) working with Physios - I learned that everything they showed on last week's Panorama is not just confined to those 2 homes featured. to learn to walk again and use my hands (another reason I have not been on much, it hurts my fingertips to type) as my muscles had atrophied when in a coma and not being used. Progress is definitely happening, but frustratingly slow. I can now walk short distances around the home, my writing is crap as there is no strength in my hands and my fingers are constantly sore. I have ulcerous wounds on my lower left leg which require dressing by the district nurses at least every 2 days - soon to be every day for a week which they try compression dressings. I have passed a test for me to drive as we have an automatic, but I am really sparing with this as I don't feel entirely safe for other road users. Just to complicate matters Paula hurt her foot treading on some glass and the wound got infected and worsened and she has now been in hospital for the past week and has had her right big toe amputated! We expect her to still be in for up to the next 7 days (Visiting her at the LGI is the sparing use of the car I mentioned - thankfully we have a mobility scooter and hoist in the car so I can get around the hospital) - even the cat has a kidney problem and has to have medication daily! From all of this you can probably see why I have not been around, but from this believe me I am keeping up as best I can and am always checking the results however I can. I apologise for not telling you all this earlier (Sorry Guy) I will be properly back, but it may take until next month yet . Best wishes and grateful thanks for your care and concern all Steve Gillen (a lifelong, and hopefully much longer, Leeds United fan) -Original Message- From: leedslist-boun...@gn.apc.org [mailto:leedslist-boun...@gn.apc.org] On Behalf Of Guy Thornton Sent: 05 May 2014 18:47 To: leedslist@gn.apc.org Subject: [LU] Steve Gillen Haven't posted for some time, don't suppose anyone's noticed but then things have been so depressing I suspect others didn't feel like posting as well. However the principle for reason for the lack of posting has been (another) period of incarceration in hospital and it's been enough of a problem trying to keep up with things and access mail and the internet, never mind actively mailing. All of which leeds me to the purpose of this mail. Before I went into hospital I had seen the news about Steve and Paula's mails updating us on his condition. In fact one of my last mails to the list was a reply to one of Paula's posts. However I haven't seen anything for some time. As I've missed a lot of list mail as well this is probably not surprising but can anyone update on Steve and how he and Paula are? Guy ___ Leedslist mailing list Info and options: http://mailman.greennet.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/le edslist To unsubscribe, email leedslist-unsubscr...@gn.apc.org John 'Grampa' Sykes Rest In Peace old lad 28th Oct 1938 - 12 Nov 2013 MARCHING ON TOGETHER ___ Leedslist mailing list Info and options: http://mailman.greennet.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/leedslist To unsubscribe, email leedslist-unsubscr...@gn.apc.org John 'Grampa' Sykes Rest In Peace old lad 28th Oct 1938 - 12 Nov 2013 MARCHING ON TOGETHER
Re: [LU] Steve Gillen
Great to hear from you again Steve, had us worried there for a bit! I know you don't need telling, but Paula did a sterling job for you mate, you've got a real Diamond there :) As she's done so well with a basket case there, any chance she could take over at Leeds and sort us out as well! -Original Message- From: leedslist-boun...@gn.apc.org [mailto:leedslist-boun...@gn.apc.org] On Behalf Of Steve Gillen Sent: 06 May 2014 11:35 To: guy.thorn...@inter.nl.net; leedslist@gn.apc.org Subject: Re: [LU] Steve Gillen Mea Culpa John is quite correct I am around but simply have had no time (or much inclination) to trek upstairs to the mail computer to indulge in the list (Paula's computer is downstairs so when I was in hospital. she could pretty much write updates fairly comfortably). I have been on facebook using my phone to be honest. Well as you know I was rushed into hospital unconscious and suffering from what I am now told was/is Toxic shock syndrome and I was in an induced coma for nearly 4 weeks, during which time I am told I was a breath away for totally cashing my chips in (dying) - my liver and kidneys closed down and my heart was wavering. I had multiple infections, but the main one would not react to most antibiotics. All credit to the medical staff, they put me on temporary dialysis and somehow figured out what I had - apparently its ladies who mostly get this, though men and children can also get it -0 they also got me started on the long road back. Eventually they brought me out of the coma then after a while I went from the ICU to the high dependency Unit and then to a ward where I was in Isolation and on then to a normal ward. The last 2/3 weeks were spent in a nearby care home in what is termed as a Kick Bed (Strange as I couldn't have kicked a balloon at the time) working with Physios - I learned that everything they showed on last week's Panorama is not just confined to those 2 homes featured. to learn to walk again and use my hands (another reason I have not been on much, it hurts my fingertips to type) as my muscles had atrophied when in a coma and not being used. Progress is definitely happening, but frustratingly slow. I can now walk short distances around the home, my writing is crap as there is no strength in my hands and my fingers are constantly sore. I have ulcerous wounds on my lower left leg which require dressing by the district nurses at least every 2 days - soon to be every day for a week which they try compression dressings. I have passed a test for me to drive as we have an automatic, but I am really sparing with this as I don't feel entirely safe for other road users. Just to complicate matters Paula hurt her foot treading on some glass and the wound got infected and worsened and she has now been in hospital for the past week and has had her right big toe amputated! We expect her to still be in for up to the next 7 days (Visiting her at the LGI is the sparing use of the car I mentioned - thankfully we have a mobility scooter and hoist in the car so I can get around the hospital) - even the cat has a kidney problem and has to have medication daily! From all of this you can probably see why I have not been around, but from this believe me I am keeping up as best I can and am always checking the results however I can. I apologise for not telling you all this earlier (Sorry Guy) I will be properly back, but it may take until next month yet . Best wishes and grateful thanks for your care and concern all Steve Gillen (a lifelong, and hopefully much longer, Leeds United fan) -Original Message- From: leedslist-boun...@gn.apc.org [mailto:leedslist-boun...@gn.apc.org] On Behalf Of Guy Thornton Sent: 05 May 2014 18:47 To: leedslist@gn.apc.org Subject: [LU] Steve Gillen Haven't posted for some time, don't suppose anyone's noticed but then things have been so depressing I suspect others didn't feel like posting as well. However the principle for reason for the lack of posting has been (another) period of incarceration in hospital and it's been enough of a problem trying to keep up with things and access mail and the internet, never mind actively mailing. All of which leeds me to the purpose of this mail. Before I went into hospital I had seen the news about Steve and Paula's mails updating us on his condition. In fact one of my last mails to the list was a reply to one of Paula's posts. However I haven't seen anything for some time. As I've missed a lot of list mail as well this is probably not surprising but can anyone update on Steve and how he and Paula are? Guy ___ Leedslist mailing list Info and options: http://mailman.greennet.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/le edslist To unsubscribe, email leedslist-unsubscr...@gn.apc.org John 'Grampa' Sykes Rest In Peace old lad 28th Oct 1938 - 12 Nov 2013 MARCHING ON TOGETHER
Re: [LU] Steve Gillen
Welcome back Steve. We were all pulling for you. Really great to hear you're OK. Sent from my iPhone On 6 May 2014, at 18:37, Steve Gillen steve.gil...@ntlworld.com wrote: Mea Culpa John is quite correct I am around but simply have had no time (or much inclination) to trek upstairs to the mail computer to indulge in the list (Paula's computer is downstairs so when I was in hospital. she could pretty much write updates fairly comfortably). I have been on facebook using my phone to be honest. Well as you know I was rushed into hospital unconscious and suffering from what I am now told was/is Toxic shock syndrome and I was in an induced coma for nearly 4 weeks, during which time I am told I was a breath away for totally cashing my chips in (dying) - my liver and kidneys closed down and my heart was wavering. I had multiple infections, but the main one would not react to most antibiotics. All credit to the medical staff, they put me on temporary dialysis and somehow figured out what I had - apparently its ladies who mostly get this, though men and children can also get it -0 they also got me started on the long road back. Eventually they brought me out of the coma then after a while I went from the ICU to the high dependency Unit and then to a ward where I was in Isolation and on then to a normal ward. The last 2/3 weeks were spent in a nearby care home in what is termed as a Kick Bed (Strange as I couldn't have kicked a balloon at the time) working with Physios - I learned that everything they showed on last week's Panorama is not just confined to those 2 homes featured. to learn to walk again and use my hands (another reason I have not been on much, it hurts my fingertips to type) as my muscles had atrophied when in a coma and not being used. Progress is definitely happening, but frustratingly slow. I can now walk short distances around the home, my writing is crap as there is no strength in my hands and my fingers are constantly sore. I have ulcerous wounds on my lower left leg which require dressing by the district nurses at least every 2 days - soon to be every day for a week which they try compression dressings. I have passed a test for me to drive as we have an automatic, but I am really sparing with this as I don't feel entirely safe for other road users. Just to complicate matters Paula hurt her foot treading on some glass and the wound got infected and worsened and she has now been in hospital for the past week and has had her right big toe amputated! We expect her to still be in for up to the next 7 days (Visiting her at the LGI is the sparing use of the car I mentioned - thankfully we have a mobility scooter and hoist in the car so I can get around the hospital) - even the cat has a kidney problem and has to have medication daily! From all of this you can probably see why I have not been around, but from this believe me I am keeping up as best I can and am always checking the results however I can. I apologise for not telling you all this earlier (Sorry Guy) I will be properly back, but it may take until next month yet . Best wishes and grateful thanks for your care and concern all Steve Gillen (a lifelong, and hopefully much longer, Leeds United fan) -Original Message- From: leedslist-boun...@gn.apc.org [mailto:leedslist-boun...@gn.apc.org] On Behalf Of Guy Thornton Sent: 05 May 2014 18:47 To: leedslist@gn.apc.org Subject: [LU] Steve Gillen Haven't posted for some time, don't suppose anyone's noticed but then things have been so depressing I suspect others didn't feel like posting as well. However the principle for reason for the lack of posting has been (another) period of incarceration in hospital and it's been enough of a problem trying to keep up with things and access mail and the internet, never mind actively mailing. All of which leeds me to the purpose of this mail. Before I went into hospital I had seen the news about Steve and Paula's mails updating us on his condition. In fact one of my last mails to the list was a reply to one of Paula's posts. However I haven't seen anything for some time. As I've missed a lot of list mail as well this is probably not surprising but can anyone update on Steve and how he and Paula are? Guy ___ Leedslist mailing list Info and options: http://mailman.greennet.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/le edslist To unsubscribe, email leedslist-unsubscr...@gn.apc.org John 'Grampa' Sykes Rest In Peace old lad 28th Oct 1938 - 12 Nov 2013 MARCHING ON TOGETHER ___ Leedslist mailing list Info and options: http://mailman.greennet.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/leedslist To unsubscribe, email leedslist-unsubscr...@gn.apc.org John 'Grampa' Sykes Rest In Peace old lad 28th Oct 1938 - 12 Nov 2013 MARCHING ON TOGETHER
Re: [LU] Steve Gillen
Seconded - toxic shock syndrome perfect description of the last 10 years ! Sent from my iPhone On 6 May 2014, at 12:04, Richard Naef rich...@triumph-computers.co.uk wrote: Great to hear from you again Steve, had us worried there for a bit! I know you don't need telling, but Paula did a sterling job for you mate, you've got a real Diamond there :) As she's done so well with a basket case there, any chance she could take over at Leeds and sort us out as well! -Original Message- From: leedslist-boun...@gn.apc.org [mailto:leedslist-boun...@gn.apc.org] On Behalf Of Steve Gillen Sent: 06 May 2014 11:35 To: guy.thorn...@inter.nl.net; leedslist@gn.apc.org Subject: Re: [LU] Steve Gillen Mea Culpa John is quite correct I am around but simply have had no time (or much inclination) to trek upstairs to the mail computer to indulge in the list (Paula's computer is downstairs so when I was in hospital. she could pretty much write updates fairly comfortably). I have been on facebook using my phone to be honest. Well as you know I was rushed into hospital unconscious and suffering from what I am now told was/is Toxic shock syndrome and I was in an induced coma for nearly 4 weeks, during which time I am told I was a breath away for totally cashing my chips in (dying) - my liver and kidneys closed down and my heart was wavering. I had multiple infections, but the main one would not react to most antibiotics. All credit to the medical staff, they put me on temporary dialysis and somehow figured out what I had - apparently its ladies who mostly get this, though men and children can also get it -0 they also got me started on the long road back. Eventually they brought me out of the coma then after a while I went from the ICU to the high dependency Unit and then to a ward where I was in Isolation and on then to a normal ward. The last 2/3 weeks were spent in a nearby care home in what is termed as a Kick Bed (Strange as I couldn't have kicked a balloon at the time) working with Physios - I learned that everything they showed on last week's Panorama is not just confined to those 2 homes featured. to learn to walk again and use my hands (another reason I have not been on much, it hurts my fingertips to type) as my muscles had atrophied when in a coma and not being used. Progress is definitely happening, but frustratingly slow. I can now walk short distances around the home, my writing is crap as there is no strength in my hands and my fingers are constantly sore. I have ulcerous wounds on my lower left leg which require dressing by the district nurses at least every 2 days - soon to be every day for a week which they try compression dressings. I have passed a test for me to drive as we have an automatic, but I am really sparing with this as I don't feel entirely safe for other road users. Just to complicate matters Paula hurt her foot treading on some glass and the wound got infected and worsened and she has now been in hospital for the past week and has had her right big toe amputated! We expect her to still be in for up to the next 7 days (Visiting her at the LGI is the sparing use of the car I mentioned - thankfully we have a mobility scooter and hoist in the car so I can get around the hospital) - even the cat has a kidney problem and has to have medication daily! From all of this you can probably see why I have not been around, but from this believe me I am keeping up as best I can and am always checking the results however I can. I apologise for not telling you all this earlier (Sorry Guy) I will be properly back, but it may take until next month yet . Best wishes and grateful thanks for your care and concern all Steve Gillen (a lifelong, and hopefully much longer, Leeds United fan) -Original Message- From: leedslist-boun...@gn.apc.org [mailto:leedslist-boun...@gn.apc.org] On Behalf Of Guy Thornton Sent: 05 May 2014 18:47 To: leedslist@gn.apc.org Subject: [LU] Steve Gillen Haven't posted for some time, don't suppose anyone's noticed but then things have been so depressing I suspect others didn't feel like posting as well. However the principle for reason for the lack of posting has been (another) period of incarceration in hospital and it's been enough of a problem trying to keep up with things and access mail and the internet, never mind actively mailing. All of which leeds me to the purpose of this mail. Before I went into hospital I had seen the news about Steve and Paula's mails updating us on his condition. In fact one of my last mails to the list was a reply to one of Paula's posts. However I haven't seen anything for some time. As I've missed a lot of list mail as well this is probably not surprising but can anyone update on Steve and how he and Paula are? Guy ___ Leedslist mailing list Info and options: http
Re: [LU] Steve Gillen
I know you don't need telling, but Paula did a sterling job for you mate, you've got a real Diamond there :) Hear, hear! And please pass on our best to her as well - I hope she makes a full and speedy recovery from het foot problem... Nigel (the Dublin one) ___ Leedslist mailing list Info and options: http://mailman.greennet.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/leedslist To unsubscribe, email leedslist-unsubscr...@gn.apc.org John 'Grampa' Sykes Rest In Peace old lad 28th Oct 1938 - 12 Nov 2013 MARCHING ON TOGETHER
Re: [LU] Steve Gillen
Good that you're alive. I hope Paula keeps well. Michael On 6 May 2014 13:38, Steve Gillen steve.gil...@ntlworld.com wrote: Mea Culpa John is quite correct I am around but simply have had no time (or much inclination) to trek upstairs to the mail computer to indulge in the list (Paula's computer is downstairs so when I was in hospital. she could pretty much write updates fairly comfortably). I have been on facebook using my phone to be honest. Well as you know I was rushed into hospital unconscious and suffering from what I am now told was/is Toxic shock syndrome and I was in an induced coma for nearly 4 weeks, during which time I am told I was a breath away for totally cashing my chips in (dying) - my liver and kidneys closed down and my heart was wavering. I had multiple infections, but the main one would not react to most antibiotics. All credit to the medical staff, they put me on temporary dialysis and somehow figured out what I had - apparently its ladies who mostly get this, though men and children can also get it -0 they also got me started on the long road back. Eventually they brought me out of the coma then after a while I went from the ICU to the high dependency Unit and then to a ward where I was in Isolation and on then to a normal ward. The last 2/3 weeks were spent in a nearby care home in what is termed as a Kick Bed (Strange as I couldn't have kicked a balloon at the time) working with Physios - I learned that everything they showed on last week's Panorama is not just confined to those 2 homes featured. to learn to walk again and use my hands (another reason I have not been on much, it hurts my fingertips to type) as my muscles had atrophied when in a coma and not being used. Progress is definitely happening, but frustratingly slow. I can now walk short distances around the home, my writing is crap as there is no strength in my hands and my fingers are constantly sore. I have ulcerous wounds on my lower left leg which require dressing by the district nurses at least every 2 days - soon to be every day for a week which they try compression dressings. I have passed a test for me to drive as we have an automatic, but I am really sparing with this as I don't feel entirely safe for other road users. Just to complicate matters Paula hurt her foot treading on some glass and the wound got infected and worsened and she has now been in hospital for the past week and has had her right big toe amputated! We expect her to still be in for up to the next 7 days (Visiting her at the LGI is the sparing use of the car I mentioned - thankfully we have a mobility scooter and hoist in the car so I can get around the hospital) - even the cat has a kidney problem and has to have medication daily! From all of this you can probably see why I have not been around, but from this believe me I am keeping up as best I can and am always checking the results however I can. I apologise for not telling you all this earlier (Sorry Guy) I will be properly back, but it may take until next month yet . Best wishes and grateful thanks for your care and concern all Steve Gillen (a lifelong, and hopefully much longer, Leeds United fan) -Original Message- From: leedslist-boun...@gn.apc.org [mailto:leedslist-boun...@gn.apc.org] On Behalf Of Guy Thornton Sent: 05 May 2014 18:47 To: leedslist@gn.apc.org Subject: [LU] Steve Gillen Haven't posted for some time, don't suppose anyone's noticed but then things have been so depressing I suspect others didn't feel like posting as well. However the principle for reason for the lack of posting has been (another) period of incarceration in hospital and it's been enough of a problem trying to keep up with things and access mail and the internet, never mind actively mailing. All of which leeds me to the purpose of this mail. Before I went into hospital I had seen the news about Steve and Paula's mails updating us on his condition. In fact one of my last mails to the list was a reply to one of Paula's posts. However I haven't seen anything for some time. As I've missed a lot of list mail as well this is probably not surprising but can anyone update on Steve and how he and Paula are? Guy ___ Leedslist mailing list Info and options: http://mailman.greennet.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/le edslist To unsubscribe, email leedslist-unsubscr...@gn.apc.org John 'Grampa' Sykes Rest In Peace old lad 28th Oct 1938 - 12 Nov 2013 MARCHING ON TOGETHER ___ Leedslist mailing list Info and options: http://mailman.greennet.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/leedslist To unsubscribe, email leedslist-unsubscr...@gn.apc.org John 'Grampa' Sykes Rest In Peace old lad 28th Oct 1938 - 12 Nov 2013 MARCHING ON TOGETHER ___ Leedslist mailing list Info and options:
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F*ck me John with that run of luck you could almost be a Leeds United supporter. Oh hold on. From: Richard Naef rich...@triumph-computers.co.uk To: 'Steve Gillen' steve.gil...@ntlworld.com; guy.thorn...@inter.nl.net; leedslist@gn.apc.org Sent: Tuesday, May 6, 2014 7:04 AM Subject: Re: [LU] Steve Gillen Great to hear from you again Steve, had us worried there for a bit! I know you don't need telling, but Paula did a sterling job for you mate, you've got a real Diamond there :) As she's done so well with a basket case there, any chance she could take over at Leeds and sort us out as well! -Original Message- From: leedslist-boun...@gn.apc.org [mailto:leedslist-boun...@gn.apc.org] On Behalf Of Steve Gillen Sent: 06 May 2014 11:35 To: guy.thorn...@inter.nl.net; leedslist@gn.apc.org Subject: Re: [LU] Steve Gillen Mea Culpa John is quite correct I am around but simply have had no time (or much inclination) to trek upstairs to the mail computer to indulge in the list (Paula's computer is downstairs so when I was in hospital. she could pretty much write updates fairly comfortably). I have been on facebook using my phone to be honest. Well as you know I was rushed into hospital unconscious and suffering from what I am now told was/is Toxic shock syndrome and I was in an induced coma for nearly 4 weeks, during which time I am told I was a breath away for totally cashing my chips in (dying) - my liver and kidneys closed down and my heart was wavering. I had multiple infections, but the main one would not react to most antibiotics. All credit to the medical staff, they put me on temporary dialysis and somehow figured out what I had - apparently its ladies who mostly get this, though men and children can also get it -0 they also got me started on the long road back. Eventually they brought me out of the coma then after a while I went from the ICU to the high dependency Unit and then to a ward where I was in Isolation and on then to a normal ward. The last 2/3 weeks were spent in a nearby care home in what is termed as a Kick Bed (Strange as I couldn't have kicked a balloon at the time) working with Physios - I learned that everything they showed on last week's Panorama is not just confined to those 2 homes featured. to learn to walk again and use my hands (another reason I have not been on much, it hurts my fingertips to type) as my muscles had atrophied when in a coma and not being used. Progress is definitely happening, but frustratingly slow. I can now walk short distances around the home, my writing is crap as there is no strength in my hands and my fingers are constantly sore. I have ulcerous wounds on my lower left leg which require dressing by the district nurses at least every 2 days - soon to be every day for a week which they try compression dressings. I have passed a test for me to drive as we have an automatic, but I am really sparing with this as I don't feel entirely safe for other road users. Just to complicate matters Paula hurt her foot treading on some glass and the wound got infected and worsened and she has now been in hospital for the past week and has had her right big toe amputated! We expect her to still be in for up to the next 7 days (Visiting her at the LGI is the sparing use of the car I mentioned - thankfully we have a mobility scooter and hoist in the car so I can get around the hospital) - even the cat has a kidney problem and has to have medication daily! From all of this you can probably see why I have not been around, but from this believe me I am keeping up as best I can and am always checking the results however I can. I apologise for not telling you all this earlier (Sorry Guy) I will be properly back, but it may take until next month yet . Best wishes and grateful thanks for your care and concern all Steve Gillen (a lifelong, and hopefully much longer, Leeds United fan) -Original Message- From: leedslist-boun...@gn.apc.org [mailto:leedslist-boun...@gn.apc.org] On Behalf Of Guy Thornton Sent: 05 May 2014 18:47 To: leedslist@gn.apc.org Subject: [LU] Steve Gillen Haven't posted for some time, don't suppose anyone's noticed but then things have been so depressing I suspect others didn't feel like posting as well. However the principle for reason for the lack of posting has been (another) period of incarceration in hospital and it's been enough of a problem trying to keep up with things and access mail and the internet, never mind actively mailing. All of which leeds me to the purpose of this mail. Before I went into hospital I had seen the news about Steve and Paula's mails updating us on his condition. In fact one of my last mails to the list was a reply to one of Paula's posts. However I haven't seen anything for some time. As I've missed a lot of list mail as well this is probably not surprising but can anyone update on Steve
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On 05/05/14 18:46, Guy Thornton wrote: can anyone update on Steve and how he and Paula are? he's around and about on the list Facebook page these days and will no doubt give us an update here Guy hope you are OK mate Betty ___ Leedslist mailing list Info and options: http://mailman.greennet.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/leedslist To unsubscribe, email leedslist-unsubscr...@gn.apc.org John 'Grampa' Sykes Rest In Peace old lad 28th Oct 1938 - 12 Nov 2013 MARCHING ON TOGETHER
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I am so sorry to hear this, you are in my prayers! Øystein, Norway -Original Message- From: leedslist-boun...@gn.apc.org [mailto:leedslist-boun...@gn.apc.org] On Behalf Of Steve Gillen Sent: 18. februar 2014 09:11 To: 'Leeds List' Subject: [LU] Steve Gillen Hello Leeds List, I am not sure how to contact you all so hopefully this will get about. My name is Paula Gillen, My husband Steve is a part of your group. I wanted to tell you that Steve is in ICU in very, very critical condition. He has infections that the doctors cannot identify that are attacking his body and are trying to find an antibiotic(s) that will be able to kill it. So far they are only managing barely to keep him from dying. He is on dialysis and has been put into an induced coma and is on a ventilator. They are doing everything they can. My email address is pgil...@ntlworld.com. I have sent this email to my computer in case things go horribly wrong and I can let you know. Please keep him in your thought and prayers. Thank you, Paula Gillen ___ Leedslist mailing list Info and options: http://mailman.greennet.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/leedslist To unsubscribe, email leedslist-unsubscr...@gn.apc.org John 'Grampa' Sykes Rest In Peace old lad 28th Oct 1938 - 12 Nov 2013 MARCHING ON TOGETHER ___ Leedslist mailing list Info and options: http://mailman.greennet.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/leedslist To unsubscribe, email leedslist-unsubscr...@gn.apc.org John 'Grampa' Sykes Rest In Peace old lad 28th Oct 1938 - 12 Nov 2013 MARCHING ON TOGETHER
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Ditto everyone's sentiments about Steve G, also never met him but seems like a top bloke based on his posts, my thoughts are with you in this difficult time. Best, Jeremy ___ Leedslist mailing list Info and options: http://mailman.greennet.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/leedslist To unsubscribe, email leedslist-unsubscr...@gn.apc.org John 'Grampa' Sykes Rest In Peace old lad 28th Oct 1938 - 12 Nov 2013 MARCHING ON TOGETHER
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As a long time list lurker, I would like to pass on my best wishes. My thoughts and prayers are with Steve and his family MOT cheers Rhys Hodge ___ Leedslist mailing list Info and options: http://mailman.greennet.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/leedslist To unsubscribe, email leedslist-unsubscr...@gn.apc.org John 'Grampa' Sykes Rest In Peace old lad 28th Oct 1938 - 12 Nov 2013 MARCHING ON TOGETHER
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Again a long long time lurker I would like to pass my best wishes to Steve and Paula . You both are in my prayers Get well soon Steve Shane Sent from my iPhone On 19 Feb 2014, at 19:25, rhys hodge r.ho...@xtra.co.nz wrote: As a long time list lurker, I would like to pass on my best wishes. My thoughts and prayers are with Steve and his family MOT cheers Rhys Hodge ___ Leedslist mailing list Info and options: http://mailman.greennet.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/leedslist To unsubscribe, email leedslist-unsubscr...@gn.apc.org John 'Grampa' Sykes Rest In Peace old lad 28th Oct 1938 - 12 Nov 2013 MARCHING ON TOGETHER ___ Leedslist mailing list Info and options: http://mailman.greennet.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/leedslist To unsubscribe, email leedslist-unsubscr...@gn.apc.org John 'Grampa' Sykes Rest In Peace old lad 28th Oct 1938 - 12 Nov 2013 MARCHING ON TOGETHER
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Another lurker sends his best wishes. All the best to you both. Chris On 2/19/2014 1:34 PM, Shane wrote: Again a long long time lurker I would like to pass my best wishes to Steve and Paula . You both are in my prayers Get well soon Steve Shane Sent from my iPhone On 19 Feb 2014, at 19:25, rhys hodge r.ho...@xtra.co.nz wrote: As a long time list lurker, I would like to pass on my best wishes. My thoughts and prayers are with Steve and his family MOT cheers Rhys Hodge ___ Leedslist mailing list Info and options: http://mailman.greennet.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/leedslist To unsubscribe, email leedslist-unsubscr...@gn.apc.org John 'Grampa' Sykes Rest In Peace old lad 28th Oct 1938 - 12 Nov 2013 MARCHING ON TOGETHER ___ Leedslist mailing list Info and options: http://mailman.greennet.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/leedslist To unsubscribe, email leedslist-unsubscr...@gn.apc.org John 'Grampa' Sykes Rest In Peace old lad 28th Oct 1938 - 12 Nov 2013 MARCHING ON TOGETHER ___ Leedslist mailing list Info and options: http://mailman.greennet.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/leedslist To unsubscribe, email leedslist-unsubscr...@gn.apc.org John 'Grampa' Sykes Rest In Peace old lad 28th Oct 1938 - 12 Nov 2013 MARCHING ON TOGETHER
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Dear Paula I have yet to meet Steve other than in this forum but please know the thoughts of the Singapore Whites are with you both. MOT Dave SSingapore Whites ___ Leedslist mailing list Info and options: http://mailman.greennet.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/leedslist To unsubscribe, email leedslist-unsubscr...@gn.apc.org John 'Grampa' Sykes Rest In Peace old lad 28th Oct 1938 - 12 Nov 2013 MARCHING ON TOGETHER
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Oh Paula, no. For myself, I can only imagine how you must be feeling right now. My best wishes and deepest hopes for Steve's quick recovery. Chris On 18 February 2014 08:10, Steve Gillen steve.gil...@ntlworld.com wrote: Hello Leeds List, I am not sure how to contact you all so hopefully this will get about. My name is Paula Gillen, My husband Steve is a part of your group. I wanted to tell you that Steve is in ICU in very, very critical condition. He has infections that the doctors cannot identify that are attacking his body and are trying to find an antibiotic(s) that will be able to kill it. So far they are only managing barely to keep him from dying. He is on dialysis and has been put into an induced coma and is on a ventilator. They are doing everything they can. My email address is pgil...@ntlworld.com. I have sent this email to my computer in case things go horribly wrong and I can let you know. Please keep him in your thought and prayers. Thank you, Paula Gillen ___ Leedslist mailing list Info and options: http://mailman.greennet.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/leedslist To unsubscribe, email leedslist-unsubscr...@gn.apc.org John 'Grampa' Sykes Rest In Peace old lad 28th Oct 1938 - 12 Nov 2013 MARCHING ON TOGETHER ___ Leedslist mailing list Info and options: http://mailman.greennet.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/leedslist To unsubscribe, email leedslist-unsubscr...@gn.apc.org John 'Grampa' Sykes Rest In Peace old lad 28th Oct 1938 - 12 Nov 2013 MARCHING ON TOGETHER
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Oh no - please let Steve know that he is in my thoughts and that we are all pulling for him. I am sure that he will pull through. Ian Sent from my iPhone On 18 Feb 2014, at 16:14, Chris Nickson chrisnicks...@gmail.com wrote: Oh Paula, no. For myself, I can only imagine how you must be feeling right now. My best wishes and deepest hopes for Steve's quick recovery. Chris On 18 February 2014 08:10, Steve Gillen steve.gil...@ntlworld.com wrote: Hello Leeds List, I am not sure how to contact you all so hopefully this will get about. My name is Paula Gillen, My husband Steve is a part of your group. I wanted to tell you that Steve is in ICU in very, very critical condition. He has infections that the doctors cannot identify that are attacking his body and are trying to find an antibiotic(s) that will be able to kill it. So far they are only managing barely to keep him from dying. He is on dialysis and has been put into an induced coma and is on a ventilator. They are doing everything they can. My email address is pgil...@ntlworld.com. I have sent this email to my computer in case things go horribly wrong and I can let you know. Please keep him in your thought and prayers. Thank you, Paula Gillen ___ Leedslist mailing list Info and options: http://mailman.greennet.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/leedslist To unsubscribe, email leedslist-unsubscr...@gn.apc.org John 'Grampa' Sykes Rest In Peace old lad 28th Oct 1938 - 12 Nov 2013 MARCHING ON TOGETHER ___ Leedslist mailing list Info and options: http://mailman.greennet.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/leedslist To unsubscribe, email leedslist-unsubscr...@gn.apc.org John 'Grampa' Sykes Rest In Peace old lad 28th Oct 1938 - 12 Nov 2013 MARCHING ON TOGETHER ___ Leedslist mailing list Info and options: http://mailman.greennet.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/leedslist To unsubscribe, email leedslist-unsubscr...@gn.apc.org John 'Grampa' Sykes Rest In Peace old lad 28th Oct 1938 - 12 Nov 2013 MARCHING ON TOGETHER
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Come on Steve, you can do it. Lets see that infectious smile again! On 18 Feb 2014, at 08:21, Ian Murray ianjamesmur...@hotmail.com wrote: Oh no - please let Steve know that he is in my thoughts and that we are all pulling for him. I am sure that he will pull through. Ian Sent from my iPhone On 18 Feb 2014, at 16:14, Chris Nickson chrisnicks...@gmail.com wrote: Oh Paula, no. For myself, I can only imagine how you must be feeling right now. My best wishes and deepest hopes for Steve's quick recovery. Chris On 18 February 2014 08:10, Steve Gillen steve.gil...@ntlworld.com wrote: Hello Leeds List, I am not sure how to contact you all so hopefully this will get about. My name is Paula Gillen, My husband Steve is a part of your group. I wanted to tell you that Steve is in ICU in very, very critical condition. He has infections that the doctors cannot identify that are attacking his body and are trying to find an antibiotic(s) that will be able to kill it. So far they are only managing barely to keep him from dying. He is on dialysis and has been put into an induced coma and is on a ventilator. They are doing everything they can. My email address is pgil...@ntlworld.com. I have sent this email to my computer in case things go horribly wrong and I can let you know. Please keep him in your thought and prayers. Thank you, Paula Gillen ___ Leedslist mailing list Info and options: http://mailman.greennet.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/leedslist To unsubscribe, email leedslist-unsubscr...@gn.apc.org John 'Grampa' Sykes Rest In Peace old lad 28th Oct 1938 - 12 Nov 2013 MARCHING ON TOGETHER ___ Leedslist mailing list Info and options: http://mailman.greennet.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/leedslist To unsubscribe, email leedslist-unsubscr...@gn.apc.org John 'Grampa' Sykes Rest In Peace old lad 28th Oct 1938 - 12 Nov 2013 MARCHING ON TOGETHER ___ Leedslist mailing list Info and options: http://mailman.greennet.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/leedslist To unsubscribe, email leedslist-unsubscr...@gn.apc.org John 'Grampa' Sykes Rest In Peace old lad 28th Oct 1938 - 12 Nov 2013 MARCHING ON TOGETHER ___ Leedslist mailing list Info and options: http://mailman.greennet.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/leedslist To unsubscribe, email leedslist-unsubscr...@gn.apc.org John 'Grampa' Sykes Rest In Peace old lad 28th Oct 1938 - 12 Nov 2013 MARCHING ON TOGETHER
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That's terrible news. Our thoughts are with you. Come on Steve! Ted H On 18 February 2014 09:04, Tim Leslie t...@3leafieldvillas.co.uk wrote: Come on Steve, you can do it. Lets see that infectious smile again! On 18 Feb 2014, at 08:21, Ian Murray ianjamesmur...@hotmail.com wrote: Oh no - please let Steve know that he is in my thoughts and that we are all pulling for him. I am sure that he will pull through. Ian Sent from my iPhone On 18 Feb 2014, at 16:14, Chris Nickson chrisnicks...@gmail.com wrote: Oh Paula, no. For myself, I can only imagine how you must be feeling right now. My best wishes and deepest hopes for Steve's quick recovery. Chris On 18 February 2014 08:10, Steve Gillen steve.gil...@ntlworld.com wrote: Hello Leeds List, I am not sure how to contact you all so hopefully this will get about. My name is Paula Gillen, My husband Steve is a part of your group. I wanted to tell you that Steve is in ICU in very, very critical condition. He has infections that the doctors cannot identify that are attacking his body and are trying to find an antibiotic(s) that will be able to kill it. So far they are only managing barely to keep him from dying. He is on dialysis and has been put into an induced coma and is on a ventilator. They are doing everything they can. My email address is pgil...@ntlworld.com. I have sent this email to my computer in case things go horribly wrong and I can let you know. Please keep him in your thought and prayers. Thank you, Paula Gillen ___ Leedslist mailing list Info and options: http://mailman.greennet.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/leedslist To unsubscribe, email leedslist-unsubscr...@gn.apc.org John 'Grampa' Sykes Rest In Peace old lad 28th Oct 1938 - 12 Nov 2013 MARCHING ON TOGETHER ___ Leedslist mailing list Info and options: http://mailman.greennet.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/leedslist To unsubscribe, email leedslist-unsubscr...@gn.apc.org John 'Grampa' Sykes Rest In Peace old lad 28th Oct 1938 - 12 Nov 2013 MARCHING ON TOGETHER ___ Leedslist mailing list Info and options: http://mailman.greennet.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/leedslist To unsubscribe, email leedslist-unsubscr...@gn.apc.org John 'Grampa' Sykes Rest In Peace old lad 28th Oct 1938 - 12 Nov 2013 MARCHING ON TOGETHER ___ Leedslist mailing list Info and options: http://mailman.greennet.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/leedslist To unsubscribe, email leedslist-unsubscr...@gn.apc.org John 'Grampa' Sykes Rest In Peace old lad 28th Oct 1938 - 12 Nov 2013 MARCHING ON TOGETHER ___ Leedslist mailing list Info and options: http://mailman.greennet.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/leedslist To unsubscribe, email leedslist-unsubscr...@gn.apc.org John 'Grampa' Sykes Rest In Peace old lad 28th Oct 1938 - 12 Nov 2013 MARCHING ON TOGETHER
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Paula, you and Steve are in my thoughts and prayers, Verner -Original Message- From: Steve Gillen steve.gil...@ntlworld.com Sent: 18/02/2014 08:10 To: 'Leeds List' leedslist@gn.apc.org Subject: [LU] Steve Gillen Hello Leeds List, I am not sure how to contact you all so hopefully this will get about. My name is Paula Gillen, My husband Steve is a part of your group. I wanted to tell you that Steve is in ICU in very, very critical condition. He has infections that the doctors cannot identify that are attacking his body and are trying to find an antibiotic(s) that will be able to kill it. So far they are only managing barely to keep him from dying. He is on dialysis and has been put into an induced coma and is on a ventilator. They are doing everything they can. My email address is pgil...@ntlworld.com. I have sent this email to my computer in case things go horribly wrong and I can let you know. Please keep him in your thought and prayers. Thank you, Paula Gillen ___ Leedslist mailing list Info and options: http://mailman.greennet.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/leedslist To unsubscribe, email leedslist-unsubscr...@gn.apc.org John 'Grampa' Sykes Rest In Peace old lad 28th Oct 1938 - 12 Nov 2013 MARCHING ON TOGETHER ___ Leedslist mailing list Info and options: http://mailman.greennet.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/leedslist To unsubscribe, email leedslist-unsubscr...@gn.apc.org John 'Grampa' Sykes Rest In Peace old lad 28th Oct 1938 - 12 Nov 2013 MARCHING ON TOGETHER
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I've emailed Paula telling her that if there's anything the list can do we are there for her and Steve. I know we will all have our fingers crossed for the lad Betty --- This email is free from viruses and malware because avast! Antivirus protection is active. http://www.avast.com ___ Leedslist mailing list Info and options: http://mailman.greennet.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/leedslist To unsubscribe, email leedslist-unsubscr...@gn.apc.org John 'Grampa' Sykes Rest In Peace old lad 28th Oct 1938 - 12 Nov 2013 MARCHING ON TOGETHER
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HI Paula, As a list moderator, I have taken the liberty of adding you to the LeedsList as a member, as Steve is. You can now post freely to this list once you have completed the subscription process, following the instructions that you will get in a separate email. You will also probably receive a flood of emails from the LeedsList too, knowing how popular our Steve is :) Really gobsmacked to hear about Steve, and really hope that our wonderful specialists, doctors and nurses find a way through his current predicament and he's back here very soon regaling us of his travels with you - again :) welcome, and take care Pete C (Australia) -Original Message- From: leedslist-boun...@gn.apc.org [mailto:leedslist-boun...@gn.apc.org] On Behalf Of Steve Gillen Sent: Tuesday, 18 February 2014 7:11 PM To: 'Leeds List' Subject: [LU] Steve Gillen Hello Leeds List, I am not sure how to contact you all so hopefully this will get about. My name is Paula Gillen, My husband Steve is a part of your group. I wanted to tell you that Steve is in ICU in very, very critical condition. He has infections that the doctors cannot identify that are attacking his body and are trying to find an antibiotic(s) that will be able to kill it. So far they are only managing barely to keep him from dying. He is on dialysis and has been put into an induced coma and is on a ventilator. They are doing everything they can. My email address is pgil...@ntlworld.com. I have sent this email to my computer in case things go horribly wrong and I can let you know. Please keep him in your thought and prayers. Thank you, Paula Gillen ___ Leedslist mailing list Info and options: http://mailman.greennet.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/leedslist To unsubscribe, email leedslist-unsubscr...@gn.apc.org John 'Grampa' Sykes Rest In Peace old lad 28th Oct 1938 - 12 Nov 2013 MARCHING ON TOGETHER ___ Leedslist mailing list Info and options: http://mailman.greennet.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/leedslist To unsubscribe, email leedslist-unsubscr...@gn.apc.org John 'Grampa' Sykes Rest In Peace old lad 28th Oct 1938 - 12 Nov 2013 MARCHING ON TOGETHER
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Hi Paula, All my best wishes and prayers to you and Steve. Edmond -Original Message- From: Steve Gillen Sent: Tuesday, February 18, 2014 8:10 AM To: 'Leeds List' Subject: [LU] Steve Gillen Hello Leeds List, I am not sure how to contact you all so hopefully this will get about. My name is Paula Gillen, My husband Steve is a part of your group. I wanted to tell you that Steve is in ICU in very, very critical condition. He has infections that the doctors cannot identify that are attacking his body and are trying to find an antibiotic(s) that will be able to kill it. So far they are only managing barely to keep him from dying. He is on dialysis and has been put into an induced coma and is on a ventilator. They are doing everything they can. My email address is pgil...@ntlworld.com. I have sent this email to my computer in case things go horribly wrong and I can let you know. Please keep him in your thought and prayers. Thank you, Paula Gillen ___ Leedslist mailing list Info and options: http://mailman.greennet.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/leedslist To unsubscribe, email leedslist-unsubscr...@gn.apc.org John 'Grampa' Sykes Rest In Peace old lad 28th Oct 1938 - 12 Nov 2013 MARCHING ON TOGETHER --- This email is free from viruses and malware because avast! Antivirus protection is active. http://www.avast.com ___ Leedslist mailing list Info and options: http://mailman.greennet.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/leedslist To unsubscribe, email leedslist-unsubscr...@gn.apc.org John 'Grampa' Sykes Rest In Peace old lad 28th Oct 1938 - 12 Nov 2013 MARCHING ON TOGETHER
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Oops Paula, Can you forward me the email that you got from LeedsList, and I will try and sort it for you. If I am successful and 'subscribe' you on your behalf I will make your password 'stevegillen' We just need for you to confirm that you want to be part of the list :) cheers Pete -Original Message- From: Paula Gillen [mailto:pgil...@ntlworld.com] Sent: Tuesday, 18 February 2014 8:56 PM To: 'Peter Castlehouse' Subject: RE: [LU] Steve Gillen I have tried to go to the website but get a message that it doesn't exists. Do not know what the problem is. Paula ___ Leedslist mailing list Info and options: http://mailman.greennet.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/leedslist To unsubscribe, email leedslist-unsubscr...@gn.apc.org John 'Grampa' Sykes Rest In Peace old lad 28th Oct 1938 - 12 Nov 2013 MARCHING ON TOGETHER
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Hi Paula. My heart goes out to you. I am praying that Steve pulls through. Best, Nigel. On 18 February 2014 08:10, Steve Gillen steve.gil...@ntlworld.com wrote: Hello Leeds List, I am not sure how to contact you all so hopefully this will get about. My name is Paula Gillen, My husband Steve is a part of your group. I wanted to tell you that Steve is in ICU in very, very critical condition. He has infections that the doctors cannot identify that are attacking his body and are trying to find an antibiotic(s) that will be able to kill it. So far they are only managing barely to keep him from dying. He is on dialysis and has been put into an induced coma and is on a ventilator. They are doing everything they can. My email address is pgil...@ntlworld.com. I have sent this email to my computer in case things go horribly wrong and I can let you know. Please keep him in your thought and prayers. Thank you, Paula Gillen ___ Leedslist mailing list Info and options: http://mailman.greennet.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/leedslist To unsubscribe, email leedslist-unsubscr...@gn.apc.org John 'Grampa' Sykes Rest In Peace old lad 28th Oct 1938 - 12 Nov 2013 MARCHING ON TOGETHER -- vectoria.co.uk concentrichron.com -- Mindbrix -- Dream it, draw it, build it, love it 69 Derby Street Beeston Nottingham NG9 2LG +44 7905 311 352 ni...@mindbrix.co.uk www.mindbrix.co.uk Skype: ntbarber twitter.com/mindbrix ___ Leedslist mailing list Info and options: http://mailman.greennet.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/leedslist To unsubscribe, email leedslist-unsubscr...@gn.apc.org John 'Grampa' Sykes Rest In Peace old lad 28th Oct 1938 - 12 Nov 2013 MARCHING ON TOGETHER
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and everyone else on the list can delete and completely ignore my last email - you weren't supposed to get it - obviously Pete C ___ Leedslist mailing list Info and options: http://mailman.greennet.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/leedslist To unsubscribe, email leedslist-unsubscr...@gn.apc.org John 'Grampa' Sykes Rest In Peace old lad 28th Oct 1938 - 12 Nov 2013 MARCHING ON TOGETHER
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Paula My thoughts and prayers are with you and Steve. I pray we all March On Together. Cheers Alec On 18/02/2014, at 9:18 PM, Nigel Barber ni...@mindbrix.co.uk wrote: Hi Paula. My heart goes out to you. I am praying that Steve pulls through. Best, Nigel. On 18 February 2014 08:10, Steve Gillen steve.gil...@ntlworld.com wrote: Hello Leeds List, I am not sure how to contact you all so hopefully this will get about. My name is Paula Gillen, My husband Steve is a part of your group. I wanted to tell you that Steve is in ICU in very, very critical condition. He has infections that the doctors cannot identify that are attacking his body and are trying to find an antibiotic(s) that will be able to kill it. So far they are only managing barely to keep him from dying. He is on dialysis and has been put into an induced coma and is on a ventilator. They are doing everything they can. My email address is pgil...@ntlworld.com. I have sent this email to my computer in case things go horribly wrong and I can let you know. Please keep him in your thought and prayers. Thank you, Paula Gillen ___ Leedslist mailing list Info and options: http://mailman.greennet.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/leedslist To unsubscribe, email leedslist-unsubscr...@gn.apc.org John 'Grampa' Sykes Rest In Peace old lad 28th Oct 1938 - 12 Nov 2013 MARCHING ON TOGETHER -- vectoria.co.uk concentrichron.com -- Mindbrix -- Dream it, draw it, build it, love it 69 Derby Street Beeston Nottingham NG9 2LG +44 7905 311 352 ni...@mindbrix.co.uk www.mindbrix.co.uk Skype: ntbarber twitter.com/mindbrix ___ Leedslist mailing list Info and options: http://mailman.greennet.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/leedslist To unsubscribe, email leedslist-unsubscr...@gn.apc.org John 'Grampa' Sykes Rest In Peace old lad 28th Oct 1938 - 12 Nov 2013 MARCHING ON TOGETHER ___ Leedslist mailing list Info and options: http://mailman.greennet.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/leedslist To unsubscribe, email leedslist-unsubscr...@gn.apc.org John 'Grampa' Sykes Rest In Peace old lad 28th Oct 1938 - 12 Nov 2013 MARCHING ON TOGETHER
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Paula I have never met Steve but obviously share a common bond and have always been entertained by his comments on this list. He seemingly always wears his heart on his sleeve and it has always been evident that the two of you are a strong loving couple. I'm sure that he's going to fight this all the way back to you and the people he loves. Stay strong, keep your faith in his desire to beat this and win, we are all their with you. Jezz Thorpe MOT On 18 February 2014 08:10, Steve Gillen steve.gil...@ntlworld.com wrote: Hello Leeds List, I am not sure how to contact you all so hopefully this will get about. My name is Paula Gillen, My husband Steve is a part of your group. I wanted to tell you that Steve is in ICU in very, very critical condition. He has infections that the doctors cannot identify that are attacking his body and are trying to find an antibiotic(s) that will be able to kill it. So far they are only managing barely to keep him from dying. He is on dialysis and has been put into an induced coma and is on a ventilator. They are doing everything they can. My email address is pgil...@ntlworld.com. I have sent this email to my computer in case things go horribly wrong and I can let you know. Please keep him in your thought and prayers. Thank you, Paula Gillen --- This email is free from viruses and malware because avast! Antivirus protection is active. http://www.avast.com ___ Leedslist mailing list Info and options: http://mailman.greennet.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/leedslist To unsubscribe, email leedslist-unsubscr...@gn.apc.org John 'Grampa' Sykes Rest In Peace old lad 28th Oct 1938 - 12 Nov 2013 MARCHING ON TOGETHER
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I've passed on my message of support to Paula's direct mail - just in case she's not reading these messages. If I could lighten the humour by telling Paula to ensure that they do not hook Steve up to any machines whose manufacturer once sponsored a certain Red team from the Manchester area. :-) I always am hugely impressed by Steves' dedication to avoiding Sharp and AIG products!!! MOT Steve. Ossie From: jezz.tho...@zen.co.uk To: leedslist@gn.apc.org Date: Tue, 18 Feb 2014 11:04:51 + Subject: Re: [LU] Steve Gillen Paula I have never met Steve but obviously share a common bond and have always been entertained by his comments on this list. He seemingly always wears his heart on his sleeve and it has always been evident that the two of you are a strong loving couple. I'm sure that he's going to fight this all the way back to you and the people he loves. Stay strong, keep your faith in his desire to beat this and win, we are all their with you. Jezz Thorpe MOT On 18 February 2014 08:10, Steve Gillen steve.gil...@ntlworld.com wrote: Hello Leeds List, I am not sure how to contact you all so hopefully this will get about. My name is Paula Gillen, My husband Steve is a part of your group. I wanted to tell you that Steve is in ICU in very, very critical condition. He has infections that the doctors cannot identify that are attacking his body and are trying to find an antibiotic(s) that will be able to kill it. So far they are only managing barely to keep him from dying. He is on dialysis and has been put into an induced coma and is on a ventilator. They are doing everything they can. My email address is pgil...@ntlworld.com. I have sent this email to my computer in case things go horribly wrong and I can let you know. Please keep him in your thought and prayers. Thank you, Paula Gillen --- This email is free from viruses and malware because avast! Antivirus protection is active. http://www.avast.com ___ Leedslist mailing list Info and options: http://mailman.greennet.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/leedslist To unsubscribe, email leedslist-unsubscr...@gn.apc.org John 'Grampa' Sykes Rest In Peace old lad 28th Oct 1938 - 12 Nov 2013 MARCHING ON TOGETHER ___ Leedslist mailing list Info and options: http://mailman.greennet.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/leedslist To unsubscribe, email leedslist-unsubscr...@gn.apc.org John 'Grampa' Sykes Rest In Peace old lad 28th Oct 1938 - 12 Nov 2013 MARCHING ON TOGETHER
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So sorry to hear the news Paula. I've meet Steve a few times, and then of course you where both over in the Netherlands last year, and he's a great bloke but I know he, well both of you, have health problems. Medical science can do a lot these days as I know well and have reason to be thankful for. I may still be on crutches from my accident a good five years ago but it could have been much worse. I am sure they'll get to the bottom of whatever the infection is he got like they did with me when I picked something nasty when covering things in former yugoslavia. Had me laid low in hospital for some time. That was a few years back and things have come on a long way since them so I'm sure they'll find something for whatever he's got. Be strong, all our thoughts are with you and you only have to let us know if there's anything we can do and we hope to hear the news that Steve is recovering and look forward to seeing him back his feet. guy On 18 Feb 2014 at 8:10, Steve Gillen wrote: Hello Leeds List, I am not sure how to contact you all so hopefully this will get about. My name is Paula Gillen, My husband Steve is a part of your group. I wanted to tell you that Steve is in ICU in very, very critical condition. He has infections that the doctors cannot identify that are attacking his body and are trying to find an antibiotic(s) that will be able to kill it. So far they are only managing barely to keep him from dying. He is on dialysis and has been put into an induced coma and is on a ventilator. They are doing everything they can. My email address is pgil...@ntlworld.com. I have sent this email to my computer in case things go horribly wrong and I can let you know. Please keep him in your thought and prayers. Thank you, Paula Gillen ___ Leedslist mailing list Info and options: http://mailman.greennet.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/leedslist To unsubscribe, email leedslist-unsubscr...@gn.apc.org John 'Grampa' Sykes Rest In Peace old lad 28th Oct 1938 - 12 Nov 2013 MARCHING ON TOGETHER ___ Leedslist mailing list Info and options: http://mailman.greennet.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/leedslist To unsubscribe, email leedslist-unsubscr...@gn.apc.org John 'Grampa' Sykes Rest In Peace old lad 28th Oct 1938 - 12 Nov 2013 MARCHING ON TOGETHER
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Met Steve at Worldnet...decent chap. My thoughts and prayers are with him and his family. M.O.T. Cheers Mark El Presidente Wisconsin Whites Leeds United Chicago Fire ___ Leedslist mailing list Info and options: http://mailman.greennet.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/leedslist To unsubscribe, email leedslist-unsubscr...@gn.apc.org John 'Grampa' Sykes Rest In Peace old lad 28th Oct 1938 - 12 Nov 2013 MARCHING ON TOGETHER
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I agree, hope he gets well soon Roy On 18 February 2014 20:10, Paul Reeve paul.re...@mac.com wrote: Never met Steve before but been reading his post for many years. Shocking news, my thoughts are with you both through what must be an agonising time. MOT Steve Sent from my iPad ___ Leedslist mailing list Info and options: http://mailman.greennet.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/leedslist To unsubscribe, email leedslist-unsubscr...@gn.apc.org John 'Grampa' Sykes Rest In Peace old lad 28th Oct 1938 - 12 Nov 2013 MARCHING ON TOGETHER ___ Leedslist mailing list Info and options: http://mailman.greennet.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/leedslist To unsubscribe, email leedslist-unsubscr...@gn.apc.org John 'Grampa' Sykes Rest In Peace old lad 28th Oct 1938 - 12 Nov 2013 MARCHING ON TOGETHER
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Thoughts and best wishes, from across the Atlanntic go out to Steve and Paula for the skill of the medical staff in making a break through and for a speedy recovery. Cheers mate.Roy Blackwell rd25...@googlemail.com wrote:I agree, hope he gets well soon Roy On 18 February 2014 20:10, Paul Reeve paul.re...@mac.com wrote: Never met Steve before but been reading his post for many years. Shocking news, my thoughts are with you both through what must be an agonising time. MOT Steve Sent from my iPad ___ Leedslist mailing list Info and options: http://mailman.greennet.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/leedslist To unsubscribe, email leedslist-unsubscr...@gn.apc.org John 'Grampa' Sykes Rest In Peace old lad 28th Oct 1938 - 12 Nov 2013 MARCHING ON TOGETHER ___ Leedslist mailing list Info and options: http://mailman.greennet.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/leedslist To unsubscribe, email leedslist-unsubscr...@gn.apc.org John 'Grampa' Sykes Rest In Peace old lad 28th Oct 1938 - 12 Nov 2013 MARCHING ON TOGETHER ___ Leedslist mailing list Info and options: http://mailman.greennet.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/leedslist To unsubscribe, email leedslist-unsubscr...@gn.apc.org John 'Grampa' Sykes Rest In Peace old lad 28th Oct 1938 - 12 Nov 2013 MARCHING ON TOGETHER