8mm Forum: Ged Jones (from Derann)

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Posted by Mark Silvester (Member # 929) on November 14, 2015, 03:03 AM:

Hi all

just to let you know that Ged has not been well and is in hospital awaiting further surgery. I spoke to him on the phione yesterday and he sends all his best wishes. He has had a "tough" road to travel but hopefully will be back home mid - December. I know we all wish him the best and I will tell him so as a collective membership - good guy Ged and very instrumental in the development of Derann. [Smile]

Posted by Lee Mannering (Member # 728) on November 14, 2015, 03:05 AM:

We will be thinking of him Mark thank you for letting us know.

Posted by Yanis Tzortzis (Member # 434) on November 14, 2015, 05:21 AM:

Ged's a very nice person-always helpful in the good old days of DERANN-hope he gets well soon...

Posted by Steven J Kirk (Member # 1135) on November 14, 2015, 08:46 AM:

We all wish him well. Get well soon!

Posted by Andrew Woodcock (Member # 3260) on November 14, 2015, 12:07 PM:

Wishing you back to good health Ged as soon as is possible.

Posted by David Skillern (Member # 607) on November 15, 2015, 03:00 AM:

I wish him a speedy recovery - I remember talking to Ged at the Clarendon suites in Birmingham for the last Midlands convention - if I remember rightly he told me he was instrumental in the editing of Derann's Quatermass and the Pit - which I have in my collection and is a cracking 4x400ft.

David

Posted by Dominique De Bast (Member # 3798) on November 15, 2015, 03:18 AM:

I wish that Ged will be quickly better and that everything will be ok. One month before going home is a long time.

Posted by Barry Attwood (Member # 100) on November 15, 2015, 04:50 AM:

Yes I hope Ged gets back on form soon, I did many a deal with him over the years, and a very nice man to boot.

Posted by Rob Young. (Member # 131) on November 15, 2015, 05:07 AM:

Ged was such an integral part of Derann. I'm sure no one would mind if I say it wouldn't have been the same without him.

I will never forget our chat on the last day of Derann trading when Ged explained that he went to Derek's house in the early 90's and convinced him to strive forward with in-house sound striping.

And when he ordered a ton of new prints from the lab when he heard they were closing and then thought, "What have I done?? Just made a load of work for myself!"

Such a nice bloke and always a pleasure to deal with.

Get well soon!

Posted by Simon Balderston (Member # 5106) on November 15, 2015, 10:44 AM:

just want to wish Ged all the best and get well soon a great guy cheers simon

Posted by Tom Photiou (Member # 130) on November 15, 2015, 10:47 AM:

He was a top man in this trade, and he always had time for a couple of minutes chat whenever i ordered films from him.
Get well soon. [Wink]

Posted by Douglas Meltzer (Member # 28) on November 15, 2015, 05:14 PM:

Ged, get well soon. Here's a pic of the maestro of Derann's recording units at work.

Posted by Peter Scott (Member # 4541) on November 16, 2015, 05:14 AM:

Get well soon Ged

Posted by Mark Silvester (Member # 929) on November 17, 2015, 11:14 AM:

Hi all

just to let you all know that Ged rang me again last night and personally thanks you all for your best wishes in his recovery. As I said before he has been very unwell and has still got a road to travel - he has had good close support though from his partner who has been a "rock" to him especially when Ged was in critical care. Best to all.

Posted by Paul Adsett (Member # 25) on November 21, 2015, 11:58 AM:

Great picture Doug.
I wonder if those recording machines were custom manufactured for Derann, or were they something that was commercially available at the time? And who made them?

Posted by Brian Fretwell (Member # 4302) on November 24, 2015, 07:38 AM:

They were Magnatech machines. IIRC they were modified to record first on 16mm double Super 8 from the 35mm mag sound machines the company manufactured. Later there was one for re-recording films that had been slit and found to be faulty and later one at least was adapted for stereo.

Posted by Lee Mannering (Member # 728) on November 24, 2015, 07:50 AM:

So many collectors poorly at the moment including Vidar.
Speedy recover to you all.

Posted by Andrew Woodcock (Member # 3260) on November 24, 2015, 08:02 AM:

Absolutely Lee, very well said Sir!
Best wishes to you both Vidar and Ged.

Posted by Dominique De Bast (Member # 3798) on November 24, 2015, 09:58 AM:

I wish to Vidar a speedy recovery as well.

Posted by Mark Silvester (Member # 929) on November 29, 2015, 02:33 AM:

Hi all

I received some communication from Ged yesterday - he was actually 67 yesterday! But he is pleased to say that his spirits are picking up and he has now started to put weight on which is really good news as he had lost quite a bit. [Smile]

Posted by Guy Taylor, Jr. (Member # 786) on December 01, 2015, 06:00 PM:

I love reading Ged's posts on Facebook. His knowledge on the history of Derann in fascinating. I wish him the best for a speedy recovery.

Posted by Steven J Kirk (Member # 1135) on December 18, 2015, 06:53 AM:

Update from Facebook on Ged Jones of Derann:

Ernest Marsh
December 17 at 11:56pm

Had a chat with Ged Jones from his hospital bed and although he is improving he will not be home before Christmas. He sends Seasons Greetings to everyone for Christmas & the New Year. Also my best wishes to everyone for Christmas and 2016.

Posted by Andrew Woodcock (Member # 3260) on December 18, 2015, 03:18 PM:

Great to hear that Ged is apparently through the worst of his illness Steven.

Wishing him all the very best and a speedy recovery!

Posted by Tony Milman (Member # 7) on December 20, 2015, 05:26 PM:

I only met him a couple of times but couldn't fail to love his sense of humour and down to earth no nonsense approach. So very sad to learn he is still unwell and hope that next Christmas is much better for him, his partner and families.

Posted by Kevin Hassall (Member # 2352) on December 21, 2015, 04:06 PM:

Get well soon ged we all miss you [Smile]

Posted by Brian Fretwell (Member # 4302) on March 17, 2016, 07:32 AM:

Latest update from Ernest Marsh on Facebook (BFCC page)

"I spoke to a very weak Ged Jones this afternoon, he is out of hospital again but has to build himself up and put on some weight before they can finish his treatment. He sends his best to us all and I sent our good wishes to him."

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