A Mark In Time

Mark Knopfler Discussion => Mark Knopfler Discussion Forum => Topic started by: Caroline1985 on May 18, 2014, 10:55:49 AM

Title: article about John in Daily Mail
Post by: Caroline1985 on May 18, 2014, 10:55:49 AM
Hi,

usually I don't post anything, but I just stumbled across this.
And I thought you might be interested to read this.
I think it's pretty shocking....

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-2631235/I-really-Dire-Straits-Ive-beaten-cancer-I-hid-15-years-John-Illsley-tells-time-saved-chronic-leukaemia.html
Title: Re: article about John in Daily Mail
Post by: Throttle on May 18, 2014, 11:47:19 AM
Well, this explains things...
Title: Re: article about John in Daily Mail
Post by: superval99 on May 18, 2014, 12:17:38 PM
I was so shocked to read about John's illness.   I wish him all the best for the future. 
Title: Re: article about John in Daily Mail
Post by: Jarle on May 18, 2014, 01:22:28 PM
All the best, John!
Title: Re: article about John in Daily Mail
Post by: vgonis on May 18, 2014, 02:23:19 PM
A wise choice to keep it to himself. All the best!
Title: Re: article about John in Daily Mail
Post by: Pottel on May 18, 2014, 02:33:45 PM
wow, ...
Title: Re: article about John in Daily Mail
Post by: wayaman on May 18, 2014, 02:48:30 PM
I am shocked!
And all those crying fans complaining about him playing with the DsLegends... I fully understand that he wants to enjoy any second on the stage playing the songs of his life.
Title: Re: article about John in Daily Mail
Post by: vgonis on May 18, 2014, 02:53:14 PM
Not the right place to start such conversations, but in general I didn't understand their arguments even without the knowledge about his illness.
Title: Re: article about John in Daily Mail
Post by: straitsway75 on May 18, 2014, 06:33:29 PM
All the best for John Illsley  :thumbsup
Title: Re: article about John in Daily Mail
Post by: dustyvalentino on May 18, 2014, 08:46:30 PM
Well, this explains things...

Glad to hear John's on the mend, but what does it explain?

Title: Re: article about John in Daily Mail
Post by: Throttle on May 18, 2014, 09:30:41 PM
Well, this explains things...
Glad to hear John's on the mend, but what does it explain?

Damn. How to say it correctly? Probably, an avoidance behaviour, no reaction...  :hmm
I meant, MK rose to the occasion yet again, while babblers got into a mess.

As to John, at his age chronic lymphocytic leukemia is characterized by its pretty benign course by comparison with other hematological malignancies, so we have good reason to hope for the favorable outcome.
Title: Re: article about John in Daily Mail
Post by: dustyvalentino on May 18, 2014, 09:34:31 PM


Damn. How to say it correctly? Probably, an avoidance behaviour, no reaction...  :hmm
I meant, MK rose to the occasion yet again, while babblers got into a mess.


Well, that's much clearer,  thanks for clarifying.  ???
Title: Re: article about John in Daily Mail
Post by: dmg on May 18, 2014, 09:41:24 PM
Wow!  I remember I met him after the gig of the first night and said to some friends that I thought he didn't look well, perhaps a little gaunt.  I had no idea of course that he really was ill.  So glad to see this true gentleman has been given a second chance and I hope he lives his life to the full.
Title: Re: article about John in Daily Mail
Post by: LoveExpresso on May 18, 2014, 11:09:04 PM

Damn. How to say it correctly? Probably, an avoidance behaviour, no reaction...  :hmm
I meant, MK rose to the occasion yet again, while babblers got into a mess.

I have no idea what these lines want to say.. .

LE
Title: Re: article about John in Daily Mail
Post by: LoveExpresso on May 18, 2014, 11:31:08 PM
Funny.

Please to feel free to speak in riddles further on. I am sure everyone around here, especially the not-native english speaking members, will be very happy with it.

LE
Title: Re: article about John in Daily Mail
Post by: vgonis on May 19, 2014, 07:34:22 AM
LE, if smile is a hint and laughter a sign, the cry out your will and I will give you a dime.
Riddle is not my middle name but  then again I try to be as vague as circumstance require.
Have a splendid week!
Title: Re: article about John in Daily Mail
Post by: LoveExpresso on May 19, 2014, 12:03:27 PM
vgonis, just to avoid another misunderstanding  ;) , I was more referring to another post from throttle that seemed to be deleted now. (And according to the emotion Dusty used, it seemed I was not the only one that did not understand his "advoidance"  one...) But who cares. Main point  is that John is well again!

LE
Title: Re: article about John in Daily Mail
Post by: Pottel on May 19, 2014, 04:34:39 PM
Funny.

Please to feel free to speak in riddles further on. I am sure everyone around here, especially the not-native english speaking members, will be very happy with it.

LE
pretty sure these were not meant as riddles, but a comment from another non-native english speaker.
Title: Re: article about John in Daily Mail
Post by: LoveExpresso on May 19, 2014, 05:03:18 PM
Ok.

LE
Title: Re: article about John in Daily Mail
Post by: vgonis on May 19, 2014, 08:11:28 PM
Know it LE. I was just joking around with not ready made riddles.  ;)
Title: Re: article about John in Daily Mail
Post by: Ar (aka Enlight) on May 20, 2014, 05:53:50 PM
Shivers while reading ...glad John is doing well.
I will never look  at the 2002 charity gigs the same way knowing this.

pls all my dear folks on amit and around the globe Stay Healthy.......yeah I know!
Title: Re: article about John in Daily Mail
Post by: Lis on May 21, 2014, 09:11:45 AM
Thanks for posting the article, Caroline!

So glad to hear that John's health concerns have a positive outcome!! :D