I can only second the sentiments already expressed above.

I have enjoyed reading his articles and it is a sad loss to the magazine that there will be no more.

I send my very best wishes to him and his family

Mike

My own thoughts at this time.

I first met David at one of those Reeves Open Days that used to be held at Marston Green. He was knowledgeable and helpful and over the years our paths have crossed at exhibitions etc. We are both of the same era although I cut metal a few years ahead of David, we have both written for the magazines and both have tried to help others.

Now David needs our help and support, I am sure those closer to him geographically will rise to the occasion, the more remote, will also think about him and join in our common expression of best wishes for the coming days and years.

Thank you David.

K

Best wishes David. I have a close friend here with Parkinson's so I can sympathise with you and your family.

Russell.

I've been in contact with David this week, which has been rather a pleasure, and he has asked me to thank you all, and post this reply on his behalf.

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Hello to:—

Neil W; Alan J; Russell E; Howard L; B Wood; Michael G; Michael C; KWIL; Alan J; Ted J; and any who might have joined in with such heart-warming comments regarding my (almost) resignation from this most wonderful hobby which I have been privileged to serve both as amateur and professional. My wife Mary and I, having wiped away a few tears, thank you all for the sentiments expressed in your forum messages.

Please be assured that I have no pride in being given the indeterminate death sentence of Parkinson’s Disease, but neither am I ashamed of it. Scientists have been studying this along with Alzheimer’s and Dementia for decades without fully understanding their cause, let alone finding a cure though there are drugs that can extend life expectancy. I felt you should know.

There are those within this great hobby who have encountered me either face to face; over a telephone call; or the opening of a letter, I have tried to resolve problems of mine (lots), or those of others, to the best of my ability. Where I have failed I sincerely apologise though the main effort has always been to encourage.

Parkinson’s Disease acts in a number of ways. My problem is mobility plus left arm and hand tremors making use of typewriter and tools problematic, so it was prudent to surrender my driving license. Thanks to generosity of friends I hope to attend local exhibitions and continue my interest mostly from my arm chair or computer.

Can I add my best wishes to David, too and also add that he should not give up hope. I watched a short report on the television – I'm afraid I can't remember which program or exactly when – only a couple of weeks ago concerning a gentleman who suffers from Parkinson's-induced tremors. He had a small electronic implant inserted in his brain. When activated by an external trigger, a bit like a remote control, the tremors stopped completely. It wasn't a cure, but it does give some hope to those who might benefit from the research. Perhaps a Google search may throw up a lead?

All the best,

John

Just took my own advice and came up with this:

http://www.parkinson.org/understanding-parkinsons/treatment/surgery-treatment-options/Deep-Brain-Stimulation

Seems it's not so new or experimental as I thought.

Edited By John Hinkley on 01/04/2016 17:26:45

My best wishes to you David as well. My mother had the same illness. Progression can vary a lot between individuals.

You wont remember but we chatted a bit a few times some years ago a Reeve's. That was an excellent service that I regularly miss.

John

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