8mm Forum: Grahame Newnham

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Posted by Terry Sills (Member # 3309) on October 18, 2016, 01:41 PM:

I see that Grahame's site is closed due to illness. Let us hope that it is nothing too serious. As we know he has suffered quite badly in recent times and I wish him a speedy recovery, as I'm sure do all other members.

Posted by Andrew Woodcock (Member # 3260) on October 18, 2016, 02:04 PM:

Indeed Terry.

Thanks for the information.

Posted by Dominique De Bast (Member # 3798) on October 18, 2016, 03:23 PM:

I hope everything will be ok. It must have been sad for him to miss the Harpenden meeting.

Posted by Maurice Leakey (Member # 916) on October 19, 2016, 03:52 AM:

Just been speaking to the editor of 9.5 magazine and he tells me that Grahame has back trouble possibly caused by lifting items of heavy equipment in his garage.
As we get older (me included) the lifting of heavy projectors does become a problem and can easily cause an injury.

Posted by Andrew Woodcock (Member # 3260) on October 19, 2016, 06:17 AM:

Thanks for the update Maurice and we wish him well for a speedy recovery.

Take care guys and if necessary, just get a close young fit relative to do all of your lifting tasks for you.
i am sure everyone has someone who would be willing to assist you all, even a friendly Neighbour perhaps? [Wink]

Posted by Maurice Leakey (Member # 916) on October 21, 2016, 12:12 PM:

Just heard that Grahame's source of pain is a kidney stone.
It is hoped that it may pass naturally, however, it might be necessary for Grahame to have an operation.

Posted by Andrew Woodcock (Member # 3260) on October 21, 2016, 03:10 PM:

We wish him well Maurice. [Frown]

Posted by David Hardy (Member # 4628) on November 01, 2016, 05:39 AM:

That's sad news about Grahame.
He is such a nice man and always finds time for a conversation
with me over the phone with any enquiry regarding 9.5mm.
I wish him a speedy recovery.

Posted by Stuart Reid (Member # 1460) on November 01, 2016, 06:52 AM:

As someone also suffering with a kidney stone Grahame has my deepest sympathy.I'm currently writing this in hospital - I've never known so much pain and ongoing discomfort. Finally having mine blasted on the 10th, I hope Grahame's procedure isn't far behind.

Posted by Andrew Woodcock (Member # 3260) on November 01, 2016, 06:53 AM:

Good luck with it Stuart, and of course well wishes to Graham here again.

Posted by Maurice Leakey (Member # 916) on November 04, 2016, 05:50 AM:

Latest update on 30 October from Grahame's web-page.

"Infected colon/kidney & kidney stone. Now out of hospital but recuperating - waiting for another op to remove the stone and stent! Not good getting old!"

Never heard of "stent" but Google revealed:- "A small mesh tube."

Posted by Andrew Woodcock (Member # 3260) on November 04, 2016, 06:56 AM:

Lucky you Maurice!

Stent is a word we sadly became very aware of in our household.
Not good i'm afraid! [Frown]

Appreciate the update though thanks Maurice. [Wink]

Posted by David Hardy (Member # 4628) on November 17, 2016, 05:04 AM:

STENT is a word I know all to well from experience.
I have 2 in each of my "good" heart arteries to keep the blood flowing.
The 3rd artery is totally blocked and shrivelled.

Posted by Maurice Leakey (Member # 916) on November 17, 2016, 02:56 PM:

Update from Grahame's site as at 16 November 2016:-
"Sorry little communications. No sales! But I am much better now!"

Posted by Andrew Woodcock (Member # 3260) on November 17, 2016, 03:25 PM:

Great news Maurice thanks! 😊

Posted by David Hardy (Member # 4628) on November 19, 2016, 08:06 AM:

Maurice I saw this too.
I do hope he gets well and is back in action soo.
This hobby needs people like Grahame more than ever.

Posted by Maurice Leakey (Member # 916) on December 02, 2016, 10:02 AM:

As at 2nd December 2016 Grahame reports:-
"I am feeling OK now! Waiting for another op. I'm mostly home now - getting back to normal (sorry if things are a bit slow!). Have put my sales lists up again today."
This is good news.

Posted by Dominique De Bast (Member # 3798) on December 02, 2016, 01:19 PM:

[Smile]

Posted by Maurice Leakey (Member # 916) on December 03, 2016, 04:21 AM:

I have spoken to Grahame, he is in great spirits and pleased that he has now been able to bring his sale items back on-line.
He has what he describes as a "by-pass" at the moment, this is until the large stone has been removed, probably in January, by a minor operation.

Posted by Dominique De Bast (Member # 3798) on December 03, 2016, 05:05 AM:

Hopefully, everything goes well.

Posted by Stuart Reid (Member # 1460) on December 03, 2016, 05:14 AM:

Guess the bypass is the same that I had, a tube between kidney and bladder so you can pass urine as the stone blocks the usual tube. Bloody uncomfortable, but not as bad as the stone itself.

Posted by David Hardy (Member # 4628) on December 08, 2016, 05:54 PM:

Great news to read he is now slowly getting well !

Posted by Maurice Leakey (Member # 916) on April 07, 2017, 09:51 AM:

An update from Grahame's web-site dated 31 March 2017:-

"After infected colon/kidney & kidney stone - hospital - now out - pre-assessment; kidney infection - await another op. to remove stent & laser disperse large 6mm kidney stone.
X-rayed on 15th, now fit for operation!
Progress!
Not good getting old!
At home, but slow - sorry!"

Grahame also says that he will not be available until late April.

Posted by Maurice Leakey (Member # 916) on August 27, 2017, 04:20 AM:

A further update from Grahame's web-site dated 21 August 2017 :-

"I have a small/minor vocal chord growth - it is being sorted out with radiotherapy for the next four weeks."

Posted by Dominique De Bast (Member # 3798) on August 27, 2017, 06:43 AM:

Thanks for the update, Maurice.

Posted by Maurice Leakey (Member # 916) on October 13, 2017, 11:09 AM:

Grahame says almost a month into recovery after radiotherapy on vocal chord his voice is almost coming back.
He's told to rest it until the specialist has a good look!
In the meantime, it is really just emails please.

Posted by Maurice Leakey (Member # 916) on November 22, 2018, 02:37 AM:

An update from Grahame Newnham.
He went into hospital again on 20 November 2018 with probably a long term recovery.
He asks for no contact, emails, orders or phone calls.
I am sure we all wish him well for the future.

Posted by Luigi Castellitto (Member # 3759) on November 22, 2018, 11:44 AM:

I saw the update because it's the only site where I had found a 9.5mm accessory that I needed. I wish him all the best, he is a great person, polite and helpful.

Posted by Terry Sills (Member # 3309) on November 29, 2018, 08:15 AM:

Yes a great pity. He's really been in the wars lately and now has to endure another operation. So very knowledgable and probably the best source of 9.5 help, spares and information, for us hobbyists/ collectors.
I'll certainly be 'throwing one up' for his full recovery.

Posted by Joe Caruso (Member # 11) on November 29, 2018, 08:53 AM:

Sending good wishes, Shorty

Posted by Maurice Leakey (Member # 916) on December 02, 2018, 11:02 AM:

Grahame's website says that he was having a major vocal chord cancer operation.
His recovery will be a long job, probably months.

Posted by Dominique De Bast (Member # 3798) on January 12, 2019, 07:43 AM:

Grahame is not updating his site anymore. I hope he will be well.

Posted by Maurice Leakey (Member # 916) on April 23, 2019, 04:30 AM:

Grahame is at present in a nursing home but has his computer with him so here's what he has just sent me.

"I had thought the cancer (vocal chord) was clear a year ago after radiography treatment, in fact, last year I was back to normal and going out regularly, including five holidays.

Then last Summer it was back. More radiography treatment was not possible, so a very tricky operation. Now my swallowing isn't quite right, so I am "Nil By Mouth" and have a liquid feed via pipe into my stomach! However, I am mobile, but a bit wobbly.

By chance this lovely Nursing Home is a short walk from my house. I have been back once but it is too much of a walk on my own at present.

By all means mention my problems on the Forum."

Grahame is able to do some limited updates on his Web-Site, however there is a lot waiting at home to be added some time.

Grahame would welcome communications from members, his email is presto@pathefilm.uk

Posted by Maurice Leakey (Member # 916) on November 16, 2019, 04:39 AM:

Members may wish to know that Grahame has a few small items for sale on eBay, however, the sales section of his website is not active.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/gln9.5film/m.html?item=303344733368&hash=item46a0c14cb8%3Ag%3An3oAAOSw9OxdUEr-&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2562

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