Guest 640- Registered: 21 Apr 2007
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#1
Just had the following in from Andy Cooper.
Many thanks Andy for letting us know.
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"Sad to report, my good friend Vic Matcham was rushed into William Harvey Hospital yesterday afternoon with a suspected heart attack, having collapsed at home around lunchtime.
He had been relaying a path in his back garden yesterday morning but had stopped because of the heat in order to rest - in fact I think he'd called it a day because it had been too much for him, and when he rang me just after noon he said he didn't think he'd be doing any more that day. Shortly after ringing me he complained about not feeling too good, and after that collapsed in his chair. The ambulance was called, and both the first responder and the paramedics took about an hour to revive him before he was rushed off to WHH.
Michelle and I went over to Ashford yesterday evening and, although we didn't see him, Michelle spoke to him on the 'phone and found him in good spirits; Lesley said that he was feeling a bit better but quite tired. He's in the cardiac ward (Cambridge K Ward) and being constantly monitored. I have no news to report this morning except that the ward Sister said he'd had a restful night. His condition is reported as not being life threatening, thank God, but perhaps will serve as a warning to Vic that he needs to slow down.
My mother-in-law is taking Lesley to see him this afternoon and I shall, of course, pass on any news to you as soon as I have any to report. I'm sure that all will wish Vic a full and speedy recovery - I know that not everyone gets on well with Vic, but he is a decent and honourable man and I hope you will all join me in wishing him the very best."
Andrew R Cooper
Guest 640- Registered: 21 Apr 2007
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#2
Well..thats quite a shock indeed...especially where its says they took an hour to revive him.
Hope Vic gets better soon.
Guest 735- Registered: 19 Dec 2011
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#3
Echo that Paul.
howard mcsweeney1- Location: Dover
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#4
pleased to read it is not life threatening, must have been terrifying for lesley with it taking them an hour to revive him.
Guest 710- Registered: 28 Feb 2011
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#5
All the best Vic, get well soon, and do what you are told.
Yesterday was certainly not a day for strenuous efforts.
Ignorance is bliss, bliss is happiness, I am happy...to draw your attention to the possible connectivity in the foregoing.
Guest 651- Registered: 12 Mar 2008
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#6
Get well soon Vic - just listen to everyone and take things easy
Been nice knowing you :)
Guest 715- Registered: 9 Jun 2011
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#7
One of life's characters, I wish him a speedy and full recovery.
Audere est facere.
Guest 673- Registered: 16 Jun 2008
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#8
Poor old Vic. I am sure that you will be reading this in due course so best wishes for a speedy recovery.
Miss your contributions to Dover Forum and sad that you left.
All the best
Ed
Guest 648- Registered: 12 Mar 2008
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#9
I did know about this living right opposite .I declined to post as wasnt too sure about Vics condition.I was outside trying to get parked cars removed .In considerate motorists.poor old Vic I saw him in the garden in all that heat .
Terry Nunn
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#10
The trouble with Vic is that he always gives 200%. Perhaps now you old blighter you'll slow down.
Keep those nurses on their toes but don't chase them. Remember, always do what Lesley tells you!
Terry
Quis custodiet ipsos custodes?
Jan Higgins
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#11
I can only agree with the previous posts and say get well soon.
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Guest 650- Registered: 12 Mar 2008
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#12
Oh my gosh, the poor love. We are very sorry indeed to hear this. We are very fond of Vic. Thank goodness it isn't seen as life-threatening and that he was in good spirits yesterday evening.
We hope very much indeed that Vic will make a good recovery and will be with us all for many years to come.
Love to Vic and to the lovely Lesley. We're thinking of you.
Brian Dixon
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- Registered: 23 Sep 2008
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#13
oh dear what terrable news,only spoke to him a few days ago.looked quite chirpy as useall.well lets hope vic gets better soon,so he can get up to more mishchief with his peers.
Guest 655- Registered: 13 Mar 2008
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#14
Recover quickly Vic...
Guest 683- Registered: 11 Feb 2009
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#15
Vic
My best wishes to you and to Lesley and I hope you make a full and speedy recovery.
Guest 657- Registered: 13 Mar 2008
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#16
Awww Vic
please get well soon and take it easy. Wishing you all the best xx
Guest 644- Registered: 12 Mar 2008
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#17
Poor Vic, hope he gets well soon. Let's hope he listens to his body and steps back a bit! If Vic reads this - get well soon sir!
Guest 656- Registered: 13 Mar 2008
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#18
So sad to hear this news about Vic, I wish him a speedy recovery
Lots of love to you Vic and to Lesley too xx
Thanks for letting us know Andy.
Guest 663- Registered: 20 Mar 2008
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#19
Oh dear sorry to hear that news, best wishes to Lesley and hope for a quick recover for Vic.
Guest 671- Registered: 4 May 2008
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#20
Get well quick Vic, I too am missing your post's, best wishes to family as well.
"My New Year's Resolution, is to try and emulate Marek's level of chilled out, thoughtfulness and humour towards other forumites and not lose my decorum"