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« Reply #80 on: December 15, 2016, 10:13:48 AM »


Just spotted this update from Susan Rey on fb:

"So many are asking for a Jerry Donahue update...from America and the around the world.

Thank you everyone inquiring about our dear friend Jerry. All and all he is physically improving a lot! His good friend Charlie and I we're visiting at the same time and Jerry wanted to stand up out of his chair to show his improvements...We were nervous about it, but he stood right up out of his chair with both of us at his side and stood tall and proud!

I was so happy for him. He still has a very long road but he is working very hard! I went to one of his occupational therapy sessions and he was working very hard on his right hand and looking at me with...."See what I can do"? I'm so very proud of his determination!

As soon as that thumb is strong...I'm putting his thumb pick on it! Because when I strum a guitar for him as does Freebo F. Freebo...he plays out chords beautifully as only our Jerry does! Yes! Jerry go man go! Keep giving hope! Thank you all for your undying love for our dear friend!"

 Grin Positive news to start the day!  Grin


That, for a change, is great news.
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« Reply #81 on: December 15, 2016, 11:53:51 AM »



Just spotted this update from Susan Rey on fb:

"So many are asking for a Jerry Donahue update...from America and the around the world.

Thank you everyone inquiring about our dear friend Jerry. All and all he is physically improving a lot! His good friend Charlie and I we're visiting at the same time and Jerry wanted to stand up out of his chair to show his improvements...We were nervous about it, but he stood right up out of his chair with both of us at his side and stood tall and proud!

I was so happy for him. He still has a very long road but he is working very hard! I went to one of his occupational therapy sessions and he was working very hard on his right hand and looking at me with...."See what I can do"? I'm so very proud of his determination!

As soon as that thumb is strong...I'm putting his thumb pick on it! Because when I strum a guitar for him as does Freebo F. Freebo...he plays out chords beautifully as only our Jerry does! Yes! Jerry go man go! Keep giving hope! Thank you all for your undying love for our dear friend!"

 Grin Positive news to start the day!  Grin


That, for a change, is great news.

Indeed it is Jim.
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« Reply #82 on: January 25, 2017, 02:18:52 PM »

update from his daughter Kristina

It's NAMM 2017! I know my dad would have loved to attend this year. Thank you all for the many messages, posts, prayers, and well wishes. I know it means a lot to my dad; it certainly means a lot to me and to my family.
Dad's stroke has left him with many challenges, but he's strong and is receiving excellent therapy.
I'd like to thank Richard Thompson for having a benefit concert in honor of my dad on Dec. 4th, which helped so much with medical expenses and lifted all of our spirits, too! Thank you, Jim Cowan, Nancy Covey, and Lincoln Myerson at McCabe's for arranging this.
Though my dad is unable to read your messages at this time, I know he feels the energy of the love and support you're all sending. Thank you.
Love,
Kristina x
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« Reply #83 on: February 13, 2017, 09:58:40 AM »

There's a great photo just been posted on Facebook by Linda T of Linda and DM visiting Jerry.  
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« Reply #84 on: February 13, 2017, 10:09:05 AM »

Can't see it without a Facebook login. Humpho
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« Reply #85 on: February 13, 2017, 10:29:41 AM »

This one.
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« Reply #86 on: February 13, 2017, 10:32:14 AM »

Thanks Jim! Excellent photo.
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« Reply #87 on: February 13, 2017, 10:32:27 AM »

Thanks Jim, good to see that!
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« Reply #88 on: February 13, 2017, 10:33:34 AM »

Excellent!
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« Reply #89 on: February 13, 2017, 11:03:22 AM »

Nice pic, thanks for posting.

Sad that presumably, he'll not be appearing at Cropredy this year. It would be nice to send him a collective shout from the field, if it could be arranged.

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« Reply #90 on: February 13, 2017, 11:10:22 AM »

"Oh Donny Boy"?  Smiley

That's good to see, thanks!
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« Reply #91 on: February 13, 2017, 03:15:17 PM »

Wonderful!
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« Reply #92 on: February 26, 2017, 10:43:52 PM »

Wonderful piccie of LT and DM with JD.

Fantastic also that RT did a benefit for his occasional 'Sloth' sparring partner.

I know the odds are against him...but they were probably against JD being here at all earlier this year!

I'll be happy for Jerry if he gets enough quality of life back to enjoy being him again.

But, oh, wouldn't be wonderful if, just once more, we could see Jerry with his Telecaster standing up to Richard with his Strat and making 'Sloth' veer through all those tones at Cropredy.

I pretty much despaired when Richard left Fairport; but, when I heard 'Sloth' on 'LIVE CONVENTION', I was wowed. Not only did Fairport now have a guitarist of equalish capability but one who could add his own subtle - and not so subtle! - bends and swerves that evoked both similarity and difference within the the runs and phrases.

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« Reply #93 on: February 27, 2017, 10:15:39 AM »


I pretty much despaired when Richard left Fairport; but, when I heard 'Sloth' on 'LIVE CONVENTION', I was wowed. Not only did Fairport now have a guitarist of equalish capability but one who could add his own subtle - and not so subtle! - bends and swerves that evoked both similarity and difference within the the runs and phrases.


I not only totally concur, but I've never seen it put better.  Great post, Keith.

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« Reply #94 on: March 28, 2017, 07:30:24 PM »

Susan Rey has completed the album she's been making with Jerry.

More details, samples etc and available to order direct from:

https://www.ashgroveband.com

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« Reply #95 on: April 06, 2017, 07:31:18 PM »

Richard put on a concert to help with funds . Musicians not working is always a difficult issue especially with medical costs. Is there any thought of some funding initiative
 from his British fans and friends ?
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« Reply #96 on: April 06, 2017, 07:32:04 PM »


Richard put on a concert to help with funds . Musicians not working is always a difficult issue especially with medical costs. Is there any thought of some funding initiative
 from his British fans and friends ?



An officially sanctioned and supported collection at Cropredy would be a nice gesture...
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« Reply #97 on: April 14, 2017, 04:18:49 PM »

A bit far & too short notice for me, alas.  Smiley

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« Reply #98 on: April 14, 2017, 07:46:58 PM »



Richard put on a concert to help with funds . Musicians not working is always a difficult issue especially with medical costs. Is there any thought of some funding initiative
 from his British fans and friends ?



An officially sanctioned and supported collection at Cropredy would be a nice gesture...


Its a start.... I was thinking about fellow musicians working together  in something really special . (As presented by Kristina Donahue and Jim Cowan)
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« Reply #99 on: April 14, 2017, 08:50:59 PM »

Needs someone to organise it. I'm sure his friends would turn out
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