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Title: Update on Tommy, (Fenderbender)
Post by: Groundy on July 02, 2017, 04:36:21 AM
I have just phoned Tommy in Dublin, I spoke to his son,
Tommy is in hospital for another operation, apparently he will be in a week or so,
I will phone again next week and for an update....
All the best Tommy, Take care....Alex  #)
Title: Re: Update on Tommy, (Fenderbender)
Post by: Redler on July 02, 2017, 05:00:11 AM
All the best Tommy and speedy recovery!
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Post by: ODH on July 02, 2017, 06:09:04 AM
Yes, best wishes Tommy. Thinking of you.
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Post by: Hook on July 02, 2017, 07:04:27 AM
Best wishes Tommy, get well soon!!!
Rock on!
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Post by: alfstone on July 02, 2017, 07:55:39 AM
All the best dear Tommy, we all are waiting for your music!

Alfredo
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Post by: Farrell Jackson on July 02, 2017, 08:04:36 AM
Here's a get well wish for Tommy and I hope for a fast recovery so he can get back to the enjoyment of making music.

Farrell
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Post by: bruno on July 02, 2017, 08:05:31 AM
Best wishes Tommy from all your Songcrafters buddies.
B
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Post by: kenny mac on July 02, 2017, 10:22:42 AM
Sending positive vibes Tommy,hope you get well soon mate👍
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Post by: chapperz66 on July 02, 2017, 11:42:46 AM
Best wishes, Tommy.

Paul.
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Post by: Oldrottenhead on July 02, 2017, 11:52:48 AM
best wishes Tommy.
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Post by: launched on July 02, 2017, 12:24:16 PM
I wish a speedy recovery to my fellow left handed guitarist - See you soon Tommy!!

Mark
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Post by: 64Guitars on July 02, 2017, 01:26:52 PM



 !@001


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Post by: The Gobi Desert Canoe Club on July 02, 2017, 01:40:32 PM
Hope you are back in the recording saddle soon my friend.  Willie
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Post by: thetworegs on July 02, 2017, 03:53:10 PM
Get well soon Tommy
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Post by: Blooby on July 02, 2017, 05:07:33 PM

Wishing you a very speedy recovery.

Bruce
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Post by: Speed Demon on July 02, 2017, 05:38:09 PM
Best wishes for a speedy recovery, Tommy.  :)
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Post by: cuthbert on July 02, 2017, 06:40:03 PM
Thanks for the update, Alex - hope you feel better soon, Tommy.
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Post by: Rata-tat-tat on July 02, 2017, 08:39:44 PM
Best wishes Tommy... get well soon... get back here soon too!!!
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Post by: Hilary on July 03, 2017, 12:15:28 AM
Get well soon Tommy x
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Post by: Pine on July 03, 2017, 05:09:43 PM
Out from under my rock to wish you a speedy recovery Tommy. Everybody is pullin' for ya.
Thanks for keepin' us posted Alex.
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Post by: hooper on July 04, 2017, 06:58:04 AM
 Hope you can keep comfortable and here's wishes for a speedy recovery! 

 #)
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Post by: Mike_S on July 04, 2017, 08:37:12 AM
Get well soon, we miss you here!!

Mike
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Post by: Johnny Robbo on July 04, 2017, 09:41:37 AM
Here's wishing you a speedy recovery, Tommy! Looking forward to hearing your gorgeous guitar & superb vocals sometime soon! Get well soon, pal!
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Post by: Mach on July 05, 2017, 01:06:33 PM
Hope you have a speedy recovery Tommy. We miss you here.

Take care,
Gary
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Post by: Flash Harry on July 07, 2017, 03:11:52 AM
Get well soon Tommy - hands off those nurses...
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Post by: fenderbender on July 07, 2017, 03:42:34 AM
Hi gang i'm back
less brains than before this op    hhhhhhhhhhaaaaaaaaaaa
but being fairly brainless znyway who will notice
for the life of me i cannot remember how to post a song
I remember i all ways posted through audacity but end of story now
\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\i will have to lean on my goood virtual friend Alex



TOMMY

thanks for your friendship and everything
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Post by: kenny mac on July 07, 2017, 04:03:25 AM
Hey Tommy,good to hear from you mate.
😎😎😎
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Post by: Oldrottenhead on July 07, 2017, 04:25:30 AM
 ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D :o :o :o
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Post by: Speed Demon on July 07, 2017, 04:57:58 AM

           Welcome back, Tommy!
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Post by: bruno on July 07, 2017, 05:07:22 AM
Quote from: Speed Demon on July 07, 2017, 04:57:58 AM Welcome back, Tommy!
+1 Its been quiet without you!
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Post by: Speed Demon on July 07, 2017, 05:24:05 AM
 :D Hi, Bruno.

I have been absent for a while. A health problem.
It will never completely go away but I'm dealing with it.

I didn't touch an instrument for several months.
Much better now. Good therapy.
Title: Re: Update on Tommy, (Fenderbender)
Post by: bruno on July 07, 2017, 05:29:19 AM
Quote from: Speed Demon on July 07, 2017, 05:24:05 AM:D Hi, Bruno.

I have been absent for a while. A health problem.
It will never completely go away but I am dealing with it.

I didn't touch an instrument for several months.
Much better now. Good therapy.

Glad to see you and to see Tommy back as well, a big 'Rock on' to borrow a phrase from Hook :-)
Not good to be away from your instruments - it heals the soul. Plus in and play my brothers.
B
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Post by: Hook on July 07, 2017, 07:04:12 AM
Glad your back and doing well brother!
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Post by: Hilary on July 07, 2017, 10:24:58 AM
Oh so glad to hear you are back Tommy x
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Post by: Oldrottenhead on July 07, 2017, 11:51:48 AM
just saw your post Gene, take care brother.
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Post by: ODH on July 07, 2017, 01:04:36 PM
Really pleased to see you're well enough to post again Tommy.

And take care, Gene
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Post by: Groundy on July 07, 2017, 01:31:23 PM
Good to have you back Tommy,
Will phone you in a day or so,
Take care.....Alex
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Post by: thetworegs on July 07, 2017, 03:14:47 PM
Good to hear your back Tommy 🙃
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Post by: alfstone on July 08, 2017, 04:14:34 AM
Bentornato!!!

 :)

Alfredo
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Post by: Mach on July 08, 2017, 05:33:05 PM
Glad to hear you are doing better Tommy.

Mach
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Post by: IanR on July 30, 2017, 09:32:50 PM
Hi Tommy, I hope that you recover quickly. Best of luck with the next song. I'm happy to help with anything.
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Post by: launched on August 03, 2017, 08:25:00 PM
Glad you're back lefty!!
Title: Re: Update on Tommy, (Fenderbender)
Post by: Groundy on August 04, 2017, 12:35:59 AM
Tommy is due back in Hospital soon, Take care pal.
All the best Tommy....


Alex
Title: Re: Update on Tommy, (Fenderbender)
Post by: Mach on August 04, 2017, 11:14:04 AM
Quote from: Groundy on August 04, 2017, 12:35:59 AMTommy is due back in Hospital soon, Take care pal.
All the best Tommy....


Alex

Oh no...hope all is well.

Mach
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Post by: Redler on August 04, 2017, 12:16:05 PM
All the best to you Tommy.
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Post by: The Gobi Desert Canoe Club on August 04, 2017, 12:35:05 PM
Every time I pick up a guitar you are never far from my mind. All the best Tommy.     Willie
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Post by: Hook on August 04, 2017, 05:06:04 PM
Thinking of you brother!
Rock on!
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Post by: bruno on August 05, 2017, 01:03:06 AM
We are all rooting for you Tommy.
B
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Post by: Oldrottenhead on August 05, 2017, 02:05:05 AM
thinking of you Tommy.
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Post by: Mike_S on August 05, 2017, 04:46:16 AM
Hope all goes well Tommy.

Mike
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Post by: alfstone on August 05, 2017, 05:23:41 AM
Come on Tommy, I know you're a fighter!

Alfredo
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Post by: Hilary on August 05, 2017, 07:23:27 AM
Thinking of you x
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Post by: Groundy on August 10, 2017, 01:52:04 PM
I just phoned Tommy,his son said he was taken into hospital last week because he couldn't walk,he is having tests, I said I will phone next week to see how he is, but his son said he won't be out by then, when I findout more I will let you know 
I told his son to tell him we are all asking for him.

Alex
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Post by: bruno on August 10, 2017, 02:03:57 PM
Not good news. Thanks for the update Alex. Wishing you all the best Tommy.
B
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Post by: Hook on August 10, 2017, 03:54:34 PM
We're in your corner Tommy!
Rock on brother!
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Post by: Mike_S on August 11, 2017, 01:48:40 AM
Quote from: Groundy on August 10, 2017, 01:52:04 PMI told his son to tell him we are all asking for him.

Alex

Thanks for the update Alex. We are all wishing you a speedy recovery Tommy. We miss you!

Mike
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Post by: launched on August 12, 2017, 07:24:03 PM
Quote from: Hook on August 10, 2017, 03:54:34 PMWe're in your corner Tommy!
Rock on brother!

Ditto that, we got your back Tommy
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Post by: The Gobi Desert Canoe Club on August 13, 2017, 07:13:56 AM
Thanks for the update Alex, wishing Tommy all the best.   Willie
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Post by: Mach on August 13, 2017, 10:06:38 AM
Any word on how Tommy is doing?

Hang in there FB.

Mach
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Post by: Groundy on August 20, 2017, 08:11:14 AM
I phoned Tommy today, spoke to his son, Tommy is still in hospital and will be for a few weeks yet, they are still helping him to remember how to walk, I told him to tell Tommy we are all rooting for him, I will phone again in a couple of weeks,
Alex
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Post by: ODH on August 20, 2017, 08:49:29 AM
Thanks for the update Alex. Sounds like Tommy is going through the ringer a bit. Hope he's back in the game soon.
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Post by: Blooby on August 20, 2017, 09:11:05 AM

Thanks for updating us. Tommy, feel better soon, my friend.

Bruce
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Post by: Mach on August 20, 2017, 10:36:02 AM
Yes thanks for the update Alex. Tommy we are wishing you all the best for a speedy recovery.

Mach
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Post by: Johnny Robbo on August 21, 2017, 02:41:23 AM
Thanks Alex. Next time you're in contact with Tommy or his family, send him my best.
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Post by: Speed Demon on August 21, 2017, 05:49:05 AM
Alex, would you be so kind as to pass along my best wishes to Tommy?

I wish I could be there to do it myself but distance denies me that opportunity.
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Post by: bruno on August 21, 2017, 08:06:50 AM
Thanks for the updates Alex - appreciate them. We are all rooting for Tommy through this difficult time for him and thinking of him and his family.
B
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Post by: Redler on August 21, 2017, 08:21:15 AM
Thanks for the update, Alex!

Thinking of you Tommy!
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Post by: Mike_S on August 21, 2017, 08:24:21 AM
Quote from: bruno on August 21, 2017, 08:06:50 AMThanks for the updates Alex - appreciate them. We are all rooting for Tommy through this difficult time for him and thinking of him and his family.
B

Yes indeed... we all miss Tommy here. Hope u get better soon mate.

Mike
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Post by: Farrell Jackson on August 21, 2017, 10:10:47 AM
Thanks for the update Alex. I hope all goes well Tommy...we need and miss your influence here!

Farrell
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Post by: A K on August 21, 2017, 03:48:54 PM
For Tommy:

I have always been a great admirer of your work.

Your enthusiasm and sheer enjoyment of music shines through your performances.
Looking forward to when you can once again impress the world with your songs.

I sincerely hope you make a speedy recovery.
All the best.
Kelvin (AK)
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Post by: launched on August 26, 2017, 07:22:46 PM
Thank you for the update Alex, and Tommy I'm thinking of you and miss your Strat playing!

Mark
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Post by: Groundy on September 08, 2017, 09:40:15 AM
Just spoke to Tommy on the phone, he is home after 4 weeks in hospital, he is confined to bed at the moment, he sounded very tired,but thanked you all for your well wishes.

Alex
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Post by: Hilary on September 08, 2017, 09:51:08 AM
Awww - great news he's home xx
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Post by: Speed Demon on September 08, 2017, 09:58:43 AM

Alex, tell Tommy I said he's been goofing off long enough. Time to get back on his instruments.
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Post by: Hook on September 08, 2017, 05:20:48 PM
Glad to hear your home brother, we miss you!
Rock on!
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Post by: cuthbert on September 08, 2017, 05:31:25 PM
Thanks for the update, Alex. Get well soon, Tommy!
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Post by: Geir on September 08, 2017, 06:37:42 PM
Thinking about you Tommy!

Get well soon!
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Post by: bruno on September 09, 2017, 03:56:01 AM
Thinking of you Tommy.
The Boss needs to get himself well again, go for it Tommy!
B
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Post by: Johnny Robbo on September 09, 2017, 04:24:17 AM
Best wishes, Tommy! Here's to a speedy recovery, mate. Looking forward to our next collab!
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Post by: Oldrottenhead on September 09, 2017, 04:28:15 AM
Appreciate you keeping us informed Alex, stay strong Tommy.
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Post by: Blooby on September 09, 2017, 06:44:26 AM

Thinking of you, brother. Hope you're feeling better soon.

Bruce
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Post by: Mike_S on September 09, 2017, 08:42:04 AM
Good to hear you are home Tommy. we miss that great tone from your Strat. Best wishes.

Mike
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Post by: pjd1 on September 09, 2017, 10:39:36 AM
Glad to hear you are home Tommy , hope all is well for you and your family , stay well mate
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Post by: Pine on September 09, 2017, 11:18:54 AM
Count me in on folks who think of ya often and are pullin' for ya Tommy. This joint just ain't the same without you...
Hope you get back on your feet soon and can share some of your great pickin' and singin' with us all again soon.
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Post by: Mach on September 09, 2017, 06:56:51 PM
Hope all is well and we miss ya Bro!

Mach
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Post by: Jean Pierre on September 09, 2017, 11:14:42 PM
I did not know Alex taught me
the sound of your guitar and your voice we miss
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Post by: Redler on September 09, 2017, 11:28:00 PM
Nice to hear that Tommy is home. All the best...
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Post by: Greeny on September 12, 2017, 08:37:32 AM
Sending best wishes & thoughts, Tommy.

Hope you feel better soon.
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Post by: Pine on September 13, 2017, 07:45:27 AM
No place like Home Tommy. A good place to recover and make your comeback!
Hang in there man.
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Post by: Groundy on September 23, 2017, 03:07:26 AM
Spoke to Tommy's son this morning, he said Tommy's feeling a lot better they will know more next week when they reduce one of his tablets and see how he goes.
Didn't get a chance to speak to him as he was asleep.
Alex
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Post by: launched on September 23, 2017, 03:54:50 AM
Like Pine said, this joint ain't the same without you - Hope you come back soon!
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Post by: bruno on September 23, 2017, 04:04:11 AM
Thanks for keeping up updated Groundy - we all appreciate it, and we all miss Tommy.  Get better soon Tommy, we are all rooting for ya.
B
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Post by: Groundy on October 01, 2017, 08:11:47 AM
Spoke to Tommy,s son again this afternoon,
He just said he is up and down,
He was asleep again, his son said he sleeps a lot at the moment.I will phone again next week.

Alex
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Post by: Johnny Robbo on October 01, 2017, 09:21:14 AM
Thanks for the update, Alex. Send him my best wishes next time you're in touch with him.
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Post by: bruno on October 01, 2017, 10:39:59 AM
Alex - thanks for keeping us all informed. We all miss him here, I'm sure its very worrying for his family.
B
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Post by: Hilary on October 01, 2017, 12:16:56 PM
Thanks Alex.

Tommy, we're thinking of you and missing you x
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Post by: ODH on October 01, 2017, 01:36:02 PM
Quote from: Hilary on October 01, 2017, 12:16:56 PMThanks Alex.

Tommy, we're thinking of you and missing you x

+1
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Post by: Redler on October 01, 2017, 10:45:40 PM
Quote from: bruno on October 01, 2017, 10:39:59 AMAlex - thanks for keeping us all informed. We all miss him here, I'm sure its very worrying for his family.
B

+1
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Post by: Mike_S on October 02, 2017, 05:47:13 AM
Thanks for keeping us filled in Alex, we sure do miss him round here.

Mike
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Post by: Speed Demon on October 02, 2017, 06:54:09 AM
If it's possible to acquire Tommy's mailing address, I'd like to send him a get-well card.
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Post by: chapperz66 on October 02, 2017, 09:23:14 AM
Quote from: ODH on October 01, 2017, 01:36:02 PM
Quote from: Hilary on October 01, 2017, 12:16:56 PMThanks Alex.

Tommy, we're thinking of you and missing you x

+1

+ 2
Title: Re: Update on Tommy, (Fenderbender)
Post by: Groundy on October 12, 2017, 04:08:54 AM
Tazzy, a friend of mine received a message from Tommy's daughter,

"Hi Dad is at home now he's not doing too well he is completely bedridden and is under the palliative care team we are heartbroken he has some good days and some bad days today is a bit of a bad day he's confused and irritated. I will tell him you were asking for him and thanks. I will keep you updated if any changes." And today is his dear Kay's birthday, his is next Tuesday."

I spoke to Tommy yesterday, he didn't sound a well man.

Alex
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Post by: Flash Harry on October 12, 2017, 05:43:51 AM
That doesn't sound good at all. Thanks for keeping in touch with him Alex. He knows we're all thinking of him.
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Post by: Johnny Robbo on October 12, 2017, 08:11:32 AM
I agree, that DOESN'T sound good. All we can do is send him our love & concern... Tommy, we're all rooting for you, pal!
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Post by: Mike_S on October 12, 2017, 09:31:24 AM
Thanks for keeping us updated Alex. Tommy we are all missing you here, missing those great sounds of yours.

Mike
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Post by: The Gobi Desert Canoe Club on October 12, 2017, 11:25:56 AM
Thanks for the update Alex, I just wish it was better news. He's in my thoughts.   Willie
Title: Re: Update on Tommy, (Fenderbender)
Post by: alfstone on October 12, 2017, 12:06:21 PM
Bad news indeed...

 :(

Alfredo
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Post by: Redler on October 12, 2017, 12:17:52 PM
So sad news... :(
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Post by: Geir on October 12, 2017, 12:52:23 PM
I'm so sorry to hear that !

If you get a chance, please do tell him that he's in our thoughts.
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Post by: Hilary on October 12, 2017, 01:11:50 PM
I can't find any words at the moment but I'm thinking of you Tommy xx
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Post by: ODH on October 12, 2017, 01:19:22 PM
I really appreciate your updates on Tommy, Alex. Please pass on my thoughts and best wishes if you get the chance.

Nick
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Post by: bruno on October 12, 2017, 02:21:48 PM
Not great news. Hope he beats this thing. My thoughts with Tommy and his family
Bruno.
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Post by: Blooby on October 12, 2017, 05:41:28 PM

Sending every positive thought I can your way.
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Post by: Hook on October 12, 2017, 06:08:26 PM
Man I'm sorry to hear this, I'm sending good vibes your way brother.
Rock on!
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Post by: Greeny on October 13, 2017, 03:30:35 AM
This is so sad. You have all your friends, fans and songcrafter brothers and sisters rooting for you though. Get well soon Tommy. All the best, Tim.
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Post by: pjd1 on October 13, 2017, 04:10:36 AM
Get well soon Tommy x

Paul n Mary
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Post by: bruno on October 13, 2017, 10:19:08 AM
Quote from: Greeny on October 13, 2017, 03:30:35 AMThis is so sad. You have all your friends, fans and songcrafter brothers and sisters rooting for you though. Get well soon Tommy. All the best, Tim.
Well said. +1
Title: Re: Update on Tommy, (Fenderbender)
Post by: Farrell Jackson on October 13, 2017, 12:48:56 PM
Quote from: bruno on October 13, 2017, 10:19:08 AM
Quote from: Greeny on October 13, 2017, 03:30:35 AMThis is so sad. You have all your friends, fans and songcrafter brothers and sisters rooting for you though. Get well soon Tommy. All the best, Tim.
Well said. +1

I couldn't have said it better.......+2

Farrell
Title: Re: Update on Tommy, (Fenderbender)
Post by: Groundy on October 28, 2017, 11:35:01 PM
I spoke to Tommy's daughter last night, She said he is just the same,
No better and no worse, we will just have to wait and see...

Alex.  :-\
Title: Re: Update on Tommy, (Fenderbender)
Post by: bruno on October 29, 2017, 03:54:15 AM
Quote from: Groundy on October 28, 2017, 11:35:01 PMI spoke to Tommy's daughter last night, She said he is just the same,
No better and no worse, we will just have to wait and see...

Alex.  :-\
:-(
All the best Tommy.
B
Title: Re: Update on Tommy, (Fenderbender)
Post by: Vanncad on October 29, 2017, 09:20:35 AM
I am very sorry to hear Tommy is having such a rough time.  :(
Always love to hear his tremolo soaked guitar and that stellar voice belting out the golden oldies just like I remember them being cranked out on our old "hi-fi" when I was a kid.

Hang in there Tommy! - I'm sending you positive vibes from Canada!

 - Vann


Title: Re: Update on Tommy, (Fenderbender)
Post by: Mach on October 29, 2017, 09:51:53 AM
Quote from: Groundy on October 28, 2017, 11:35:01 PMI spoke to Tommy's daughter last night, She said he is just the same,
No better and no worse, we will just have to wait and see...

Alex.  :-\

So sorry to hear this. Hang in there Tommy, we miss you.

Mach
Title: Re: Update on Tommy, (Fenderbender)
Post by: Greeny on November 03, 2017, 07:09:29 AM
So sorry to hear this. Very best wishes Tommy.
Title: Re: Update on Tommy, (Fenderbender)
Post by: Groundy on November 10, 2017, 03:14:59 AM
Just spoke to Tommy he sounds great 100% better than last time I spoke to him, he sends his regards to you all, really made my day.  Alex .

 :) :) :) :) :) :)
Title: Re: Update on Tommy, (Fenderbender)
Post by: 64Guitars on November 10, 2017, 03:22:13 AM
That's great news, Alex!  Thanks for letting us know.


Title: Re: Update on Tommy, (Fenderbender)
Post by: Oldrottenhead on November 10, 2017, 03:29:02 AM
Fab news.
Title: Re: Update on Tommy, (Fenderbender)
Post by: alfstone on November 10, 2017, 03:35:26 AM
 :)  :-*

Alfredo
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Post by: ODH on November 10, 2017, 03:36:52 AM
That's great news :D

Thanks for that Alex
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Post by: bruno on November 10, 2017, 03:45:13 AM
Fab news. Thanks for keeping us updated - we're all rooting for you Tommy.
B
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Post by: Johnny Robbo on November 10, 2017, 04:02:15 AM
That's great news, Alex! Wish him well from me & Jackie :)
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Post by: Greeny on November 10, 2017, 05:13:13 AM
Good news! Nice one :-)
Title: Re: Update on Tommy, (Fenderbender)
Post by: Hook on November 10, 2017, 05:38:00 AM
That's so good to hear, miss you Tommy.
Rock on!
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Post by: chapperz66 on November 10, 2017, 05:39:07 AM
Brilliant news.

Paul
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Post by: Hilary on November 10, 2017, 06:20:33 AM
Awww that's made my day too 😊
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Post by: Jarle on November 10, 2017, 07:24:14 AM
Great news.
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Post by: cuthbert on November 10, 2017, 11:05:49 AM
So happy to hear this! Thanks for the update, Alex. Tommy, we left a light in the window for you. :)
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Post by: Jean Pierre on November 10, 2017, 11:54:35 AM
great news for all fenderbender's aficionado
Title: Re: Update on Tommy, (Fenderbender)
Post by: The Gobi Desert Canoe Club on November 10, 2017, 12:29:06 PM
Great news Alex, let’s hope the good progress continues.    Willie
Title: Re: Update on Tommy, (Fenderbender)
Post by: Redler on November 11, 2017, 08:32:28 PM
Great news!
Title: Re: Update on Tommy, (Fenderbender)
Post by: Groundy on December 02, 2017, 11:14:10 PM
I spoke to Tommy's son yesterday, Tommy was sleeping, he said he has good days and bad days last time I spoke to him must have been a good day, I asked his son if he is getting better, The downside is he said he will never get better, Quite a shock, I told him to tell Tommy we are all asking for him...


Alex :(
Title: Re: Update on Tommy, (Fenderbender)
Post by: bruno on December 03, 2017, 02:48:40 AM
Quote from: Groundy on December 02, 2017, 11:14:10 PMI spoke to Tommy's son yesterday, Tommy was sleeping, he said he has good days and bad days last time I spoke to him must have been a good day, I asked his son if he is getting better, The downside is he said he will never get better, Quite a shock, I told him to tell Tommy we are all asking for him...
Alex :(
:-( Not good news. Hope he's comfortable. Tell him we all miss his glorious tone and sense of fun here. Despite all, I hope he can fight this thing.
B
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Post by: Speed Demon on December 03, 2017, 06:00:45 AM
Tommy, I'm saving a fifth for you and I to celebrate your recovery. Get ready to enjoy.

                                                              (https://songcrafters.org/forum/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=27045.0;attach=187788)
Title: Re: Update on Tommy, (Fenderbender)
Post by: Hook on December 03, 2017, 06:47:11 AM
Sad to hear that, we love you here Fender Bender.
Rock on!
Title: Re: Update on Tommy, (Fenderbender)
Post by: Mach on December 03, 2017, 08:29:20 AM
So sorry to hear this. Alex, give Tommy our best and I hope he has more good days to come. We miss ya Tommy.

Mach
Title: Re: Update on Tommy, (Fenderbender)
Post by: Hilary on December 03, 2017, 09:43:48 AM
Sad news indeed - I hope he has more good days to come too x
Title: Re: Update on Tommy, (Fenderbender)
Post by: Jean Pierre on December 03, 2017, 10:43:25 AM
...très triste

I rest the answer of Eric Bogle, great songwriter and Australian singer
When we had made the cover of green fields of France with Tommy, Eric Bogle to whom I had sent the MP3, replied:

QuoteHello Jean pierre
Many thanks for sending me your recording of my song, and my apologies for the delay in replying, but I only got back home from my holiday in Japan a couple of days ago....
I liked your recording, it is now in my iTunes library along with many other versions. Thomas has a nice voice (deep too!). I don't care who sings my songs, whether they are famous or unknown, it always gives me the same feeling of quiet pride and satisfaction.
Please forward me your friend's video, I would like to see it.
Kind regards
Eric

...I put the cover of Tommy and me Green fields of France like Bump
Title: Re: Update on Tommy, (Fenderbender)
Post by: Mike_S on December 03, 2017, 11:48:57 AM
Yes not good news on Tommy. We do miss him here, but we have a great catalog of songs from Tommy on here that we can continue to listen too and enjoy. We hope he knows we will still be listening.
Title: Re: Update on Tommy, (Fenderbender)
Post by: The Gobi Desert Canoe Club on December 03, 2017, 02:02:47 PM
Not good news, but the power of positive thought can hopefully work wonders.
Always thinking of you,   Willie
Title: Re: Update on Tommy, (Fenderbender)
Post by: cuthbert on December 03, 2017, 02:08:06 PM
Thanks for the update, Alex. Hope you have many more good days than bad, Tommy - we miss you.
Title: Re: Update on Tommy, (Fenderbender)
Post by: Geir on December 03, 2017, 06:27:26 PM
Sorry to hear that.

Tommy has been a bright light of joy here and I do hope to hear from him again.

All the best Tommy. Hope the prognosis are wrong!
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Post by: chapperz66 on December 06, 2017, 03:41:01 AM
Hang on in there, Tommy. 

Paul
Title: Re: Update on Tommy, (Fenderbender)
Post by: Flash Harry on December 06, 2017, 06:38:11 AM
Thanks for the update.

Send my best wishes when you're next in touch.
Title: Re: Update on Tommy, (Fenderbender)
Post by: Jarle on December 07, 2017, 09:47:37 AM
Sad news, send my best wishes.
Title: Re: Update on Tommy, (Fenderbender)
Post by: thetworegs on December 07, 2017, 12:17:29 PM
Give my best wishes to Tommy next time you speak to him

Title: Re: Update on Tommy, (Fenderbender)
Post by: launched on December 08, 2017, 09:03:36 PM
Wish I could say Hi to Tommy too
Title: Re: Update on Tommy, (Fenderbender)
Post by: Vanncad on December 09, 2017, 08:09:53 PM
Sending positive vibes to you Tommy!
Title: Re: Update on Tommy, (Fenderbender)
Post by: kenny mac on December 10, 2017, 06:54:55 AM
Quite a shock hearing this news , wishing you all the best mate and hope you have many more good days.
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Post by: Blooby on December 10, 2017, 05:11:35 PM

Popping in to see what's going on and saw this. Terrible news. Tommy, you should know how much enjoyment your posts continue to bring me. Wishing you the best.

Bruce
Title: Re: Update on Tommy, (Fenderbender)
Post by: A K on December 20, 2017, 04:46:08 PM
For Tommy:

The year is closing fast, and what a year you had.

Its time for festive cheer and merriment, to raise your spirits.
And surrounded with your love-ones and close friends, it couldn't be sweeter.

Keep on in there.
Hope you have a great Christmas.

Kelvin (AK)
Title: Re: Update on Tommy, (Fenderbender)
Post by: T.C. Elliott on December 21, 2017, 05:11:41 AM
This is the time of year in which I try to look back and be positive. To find the good in even the worst turns. But sometimes you can't help but allow yourself to just feel when you get poor news. Here's to remembering good times and overcoming long odds.
Title: Re: Update on Tommy, (Fenderbender)
Post by: Groundy on December 22, 2017, 06:32:56 AM
I have just phoned Tommy's house I spoke to his son,
Once again Tommy was sleeping, His son said he hasn't been great the last few days.
I asked him to wish him all the best for Christmas from us all,
I will phone again next week.


Alex.
Title: Re: Update on Tommy, (Fenderbender)
Post by: Flash Harry on December 22, 2017, 07:00:17 AM
Thanks Alex.

Happy Christmas to you and yours also.
Title: Re: Update on Tommy, (Fenderbender)
Post by: Jean Pierre on December 22, 2017, 09:06:02 AM
thank you Alex

Happy Christmas to you and your family

Title: Re: Update on Tommy, (Fenderbender)
Post by: Mike_S on December 22, 2017, 03:14:34 PM
Quote from: Groundy on December 22, 2017, 06:32:56 AMI have just phoned Tommy's house I spoke to his son,
Once again Tommy was sleeping, His son said he hasn't been great the last few days.
I asked him to wish him all the best for Christmas from us all,
I will phone again next week.


Alex.

Thanks Alex for wishing him the best from us. We just hope his spirits take a turn for the better in 2018 even in the tough times. So yes we are rooting for him here and still enjoying the many tunes he has given us.

Mike
Title: Re: Update on Tommy, (Fenderbender)
Post by: Groundy on December 28, 2017, 06:31:58 AM
I am very sorry to tell you all but Tommy passed away this morning at 1.30 with his Family all around him.  I will post again later. Alex .
Title: Re: Update on Tommy, (Fenderbender)
Post by: Mach on December 28, 2017, 06:52:37 AM
This is such sad news. Tommy was a great inspiration and a terrific person. He had a style that was very unique, always had a great guitar riff in his music and told a story like no other. I was lucky to hear such greatness and was honored to do at least one collaboration with him. My deepest condolences and prayers go out to Tommy's family.

RIP my friend.  :'(  May your music play through the heavens forever.

Mach
Title: Re: Update on Tommy, (Fenderbender)
Post by: thetworegs on December 28, 2017, 09:17:28 AM
A sad day in deed ...
Title: Re: Update on Tommy, (Fenderbender)
Post by: chapperz66 on December 28, 2017, 02:45:24 PM
So sad.

Paul
Title: Re: Update on Tommy, (Fenderbender)
Post by: Pine on December 28, 2017, 02:56:35 PM
Ol' Tommy was a swell guy. Always so supportive of others and one heck of a great singer and musician. Even tho this news wasn't completely unexpected, it's still difficult to hear  :(
Rest easy Tommy... you will be missed....but your music will live on...