Re: [Ql-Users] hardware

[Darren Branagh via Ql-Users]

Just thinking

I will actually be in Edinburgh later this month, so could collect some
pieces then... 16th to the 19th..

Can also make a donation to charity in Georges name. Would like to have
something belonging to him.

Darren.

On Mon 25 Mar 2024, 14:07 Darren Branagh,  wrote:

>
> Hi Richard,
>
> I don't have a Q60, so would be more than willing to pay postage to have
> it sent to me?
>
> Maybe some other items too... A QL with Trump card and some of Georges
> floppies etc found be nice.
>
> Let me know if willing to post them. Certainly don't dump any of it.
>
> Darren.
>
>
> On Sat 23 Mar 2024, 11:14 Derek via Ql-Users, 
> wrote:
>
>> Hi,
>>
>> Please do not dump it, I can drive up from Derbyshire to collect it
>>
>> Regards,
>> Derek
>>
>> On 23/03/2024 10:44, George Gwilt via Ql-Users wrote:
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > Hallo again from Richard Gwilt - George’s son.  Thank you very much for
>> your kind words over the last week or so.  Sorry to bother you all AGAIN -
>> but we are in the process of tidying up - and are faced with a room FULL of
>> QL stuff!!
>> >
>> > 6 old black QL computers (1 with Trump card)
>> > 1 Q60
>> > 1 QL21
>> > assorted CRT monitors, MILLIONS of micro tapes, floppies etc.
>> > ENORMOUS number of manuals etc etc
>> >
>> > We are about to take it all to the dump - if anyone would like any,
>> it’ll be here in Edinburgh in Dad’s computer room available for pick up for
>> the next couple of days.  I know, no time to think — but perhaps there
>> photos give you an idea of the scale of the problem …
>> >
>> > All the best,
>> >
>> > Richard
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> >
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Re: [Ql-Users] hardware

[Darren Branagh via Ql-Users]

Hi Richard,

I don't have a Q60, so would be more than willing to pay postage to have it
sent to me?

Maybe some other items too... A QL with Trump card and some of Georges
floppies etc found be nice.

Let me know if willing to post them. Certainly don't dump any of it.

Darren.


On Sat 23 Mar 2024, 11:14 Derek via Ql-Users, 
wrote:

> Hi,
>
> Please do not dump it, I can drive up from Derbyshire to collect it
>
> Regards,
> Derek
>
> On 23/03/2024 10:44, George Gwilt via Ql-Users wrote:
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > Hallo again from Richard Gwilt - George’s son.  Thank you very much for
> your kind words over the last week or so.  Sorry to bother you all AGAIN -
> but we are in the process of tidying up - and are faced with a room FULL of
> QL stuff!!
> >
> > 6 old black QL computers (1 with Trump card)
> > 1 Q60
> > 1 QL21
> > assorted CRT monitors, MILLIONS of micro tapes, floppies etc.
> > ENORMOUS number of manuals etc etc
> >
> > We are about to take it all to the dump - if anyone would like any,
> it’ll be here in Edinburgh in Dad’s computer room available for pick up for
> the next couple of days.  I know, no time to think — but perhaps there
> photos give you an idea of the scale of the problem …
> >
> > All the best,
> >
> > Richard
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
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Re: [Ql-Users] George Gwilt

[Darren Branagh via Ql-Users]

Very sorry to hear this. George was a very talented man, and some of the
programs he wrote were truly brilliant.

May he rest in peace.

On Mon 11 Mar 2024, 23:37 Marcel Kilgus via Ql-Users, <
ql-users@lists.q-v-d.com> wrote:

>
>
> On Monday, 11. March 2024 15:20:57 (+01:00), George Gwilt via Ql-Users
> wrote:
>  > Hello everyone at the QL-Users group. I guess most of you knew of mu
> father,
>  > George Gwilt - this is just to let you know that he passed away this
> past Saturday.
>  >
>  > All the best,
>  >
>  > Richard Gwilt
>
> Hello Richard,
>
> thanks for letting us know, my sincerest condolences.
>
> He had a very sharp mind, even wrote the first draft of the 68020
> emulation
>
> core for QPC in PC assembler. Also enjoyed meeting him on our trips to
> England.
> My last contact was probably over 10 years ago, but every few years he came
> to my mind and I wondered how he was, considering that he seemed to be a
> bit older
> even back then. Do you mind sharing his age? I hope his last years were
> good ones.
>
> Regards, Marcel
>
> P.S.: Sorry everybody, currently a bit out of the QL world, it was more
> luck than
> anything that I've seen the message today. I hope one day I can partake a
> bit more
> again.
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Re: [Ql-Users] QX40

[Darren Branagh via Ql-Users]

The QXL software (SMSQ/E) is available from Dilwyns website too, directly
underneath the manual download...on the link I posted earlier. It's 153k in
size.

After that, there's tons of freeware available on Dilwyns site too.

You likely got confused with the Q40 and Q60. You definitely have a QXL.

Darren.

On Sat 30 Sep 2023, 12:37 silcreval via Ql-Users, 
wrote:

> Hmm not sure where I got QX40 on - thats the label I stuck on the card.
>
> On the reverse of the card it says 'Miracle Systems Ltd QXL 2B'
>
> I found a few hits for that, but still  no software. It looks like the
> 'sockets' are for the QL network.
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Re: [Ql-Users] QX40

[Darren Branagh via Ql-Users]

Yes, it's definitely a QXL card... made by the late Stuart Honeyball of
Miracle Systems.

The ports are for the QL network as Graeme said... to connect to other QXLs
or standard QLs. A standard 3.5mm double ended jack cable is used.

The full manual is available free online at Dilwyns site, under the
documentation section.

https://dilwyn.qlforum.co.uk/docs/manuals/index.html


Darren.



On Sat 30 Sep 2023, 12:39 Graeme Gregory via Ql-Users, <
ql-users@lists.q-v-d.com> wrote:

>
>
> On Sat, 30 Sep 2023, at 12:31 PM, silcreval via Ql-Users wrote:
> > Hello all,
> >
> > After a few decades ? - I decided to see if I can get my QL running
> > again. Unfortunately it has multiple issues, which I'll get to at some
> > point.
> >
> > I remembered though I had an ISA card called I believe a QX40? I do
> > remember vaguely using this, probably in the 90s at some point.
> >
> > I've dusted it off and its now installed in an old Athlon PC that
> > happened to have an ISA slot. I've got DOS installed and all seems good.
> >
> > However I have struggled to find the software. I do have the original
> > disks but they are unreadable.
> >
> > I've had a look around the net but not really found any hits for this
> device.
> >
> > Any clues pointers?
> >
> > One thing that is a bit mysterious with the QX40 card is there are two
> > 3.5mm (?) sockets on the rear panel. Any idea what they are for?
> >
> >
>
> It’s a qxl card, I think the docs are in the ql homepage.
> Http://dilwyn.qlforum.co.uk
>
> Two ports are probably ql network!
>
> Graeme
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Re: [Ql-Users] QL is worryingly nearly 40 do we get a midlife crisis party anywhere?

[Darren Branagh via Ql-Users]

We really should organize something.

Quite willing to do something in Ireland as the couple of Irish shows were
great fun, but feel it should be somewhere in the UK ... Preferably at one
of the old show haunts for posterity.

(Still here too)

Darren.

On Tue 14 Mar 2023, 05:46 Wolfgang Lenerz via Ql-Users, <
ql-users@lists.q-v-d.com> wrote:

> Hi,
>
> all quiet on the QL front!
>
> I'm still lurking here.
>
> Wolfgang
>
> > QL is worryingly nearly 40 do we get a midlife crisis party
> anywhere?Also the list as been quieter even tha nusual where is everyone?
> > John A
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Re: [Ql-Users] Stuart Honeyball

[Darren Branagh via Ql-Users]

I remember him coming to the Irish QL shows I ran in the late 90s.. One
night in the local pub he redrew the entire Spectrum Issue 1 PCB from
memory on a napkin, while quite drunk.

I was stupidly impressed by that.

Miss him dearly.

Darren Branagh

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On Thu, 17 Mar 2022, 12:44 Marcel Kilgus via Ql-Users, <
ql-users@lists.q-v-d.com> wrote:

> Darren Branagh via Ql-Users wrote:
> > Yes, Stuart passed away several years ago... I posted here the day it
> > happened.
>
> Yes, Ben has resurrected an old thread on QL forum yesterday and added
> his anecdote of getting taught electronics by Stuart, but it's been
> almost 4 years to the day since it happened.
>
> Marcel
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Re: [Ql-Users] Stuart Honeyball

[Darren Branagh via Ql-Users]

Yes, Stuart passed away several years ago... I posted here the day it
happened.



Darren Branagh

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On Thu, 17 Mar 2022, 10:19 RWAP Software via Ql-Users, <
ql-users@lists.q-v-d.com> wrote:

> François,
>
> Correction - I thought he passed away in March 2018 ?
>
> In any case, he is still sorely missed.
>
> Rich Mellor
> RWAP Software
> www.rwapsoftware.co.uk
> www.sellmyretro.com
>
> On 2022-03-17 10:00, François Van Emelen via Ql-Users wrote:
> >  Stuart Honeyball passed away.
> >
> > Sad news
> >
> >  Thoughts are with his family and friends.
> >
> > François Van Emelen
> >
> >
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Re: [Ql-Users] Richard Alexander (CGH Services) and the QL Wiki

[Darren Branagh via Ql-Users]

Hi Norman,

I'll PM him and get him to give you a shout.

Darren Branagh

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On Sat, 16 Jan 2021, 15:28 Norman Dunbar via Ql-Users, <
ql-users@lists.q-v-d.com> wrote:

> On 16/01/2021 15:18, Darren Branagh via Ql-Users wrote:
>
> Hi Darren,
>
> much obliged to you Sir, thanks.
>
> I shall do the admin bit and give Richard write access. The only problem
> is, his email probably won't work as the domain isn't (or doesn't
> appear) registered:
>
> norman@Hubble:~$ whois blackchip.plus.com
> No match for "BLACKCHIP.PLUS.COM".
>  >>> Last update of whois database: 2021-01-16T15:26:25Z <<<
>
> So he won't be getting emails telling him of his passwords etc. Are you
> able to give him a prod please? You can give him my email address (this
> one) as long as it's not put on Facebook, thanks. (I get enough crud as
> it is!)
>
> Thanks again.
>
>
> Cheers,
> Norm.
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Re: [Ql-Users] Richard Alexander (CGH Services) and the QL Wiki

[Darren Branagh via Ql-Users]

Hi Norman,

I'd be confident its him.. Hes been quite active on the "Sinclair QL for
everyone" group on Facebook I admin lately, and it's definitely him on
there.

Darren Branagh

On Sat, 16 Jan 2021, 15:10 Norman Dunbar via Ql-Users, <
ql-users@lists.q-v-d.com> wrote:

> I've had a request from someone claiming to be Richard Alexander of CGH
> Services fame, to join the Ql Wiki.
>
> Since I have had a number of spamming users to deal with recently, I
> tend to try and do as much background checking as I can before I assign
> write privileges. However, I've come up against a slight problem, and
> maybe someone here (or on the QL Forum) can help.
>
> The request came from an IP address in Carmarthenshire in Wales on the
> 9th January at 00:57 (I'm assuming GMT/UTC here but I might be wrong).
>
> The email address used to register is in the blackchip.plus.com domain
> and this is where my problem begins. I've checked for the domain
> "blackchip.plus.com" and come up with nothing.
>
> Does anyone know Richard? Do you know if he is indeed
> "blackchip.plus.com"? And why is the email address wonky?
>
> I hate the idea that I'm holding up a genuine QL fan, but I also had to
> deal with a few uncircumcised gentlemen (complete pricks) recently,
> signing up and spamming pages with garbage and adverts and scams.
> Someone, me, had to remove those pages and reinstate the unadulterated
> ones.
>
> Any information gratefully received and if you *are* the real Richard
> Alexander, my apologies!
>
>
> Cheers,
> Norm.
>
> --
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> Dunbar IT Consultants Ltd
>
> Registered address:
> 27a Lidget Hill
> Pudsey
> West Yorkshire
> United Kingdom
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Re: [Ql-Users] Peter Baily

[Darren Branagh via Ql-Users]

I'm trying to picture Peter, I'm sure i know him as i recall the name.

John Taylor I knew very well. Lovely man. 92 is a fine age, and I'll
remember him fondly. Always very helpful in his dealings with QUANTA. Very
sorry to hear this..

My condolences to both families.

Darren Branagh

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On Thu, 15 Oct 2020, 18:53 John Southern via Ql-Users, <
ql-users@lists.q-v-d.com> wrote:

> Unfortunately, John Taylor has also passed at 92 on Friday after a
> short illness.
>
> On Thu, Oct 15, 2020 at 3:54 PM Dilwyn Jones via Ql-Users
>  wrote:
> >
> > Thank you for letting us know Rich.
> >
> > I met him several times at Quanta workshops over the years.
> >
> > On Thu, 15 Oct 2020 at 15:52, Rich Mellor via Ql-Users <
> > ql-users@lists.q-v-d.com> wrote:
> >
> > > For those of us who came across Peter Baily - just some news from his
> > > son, that he passed away yesterday after a short illness.
> > >
> > > --
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> > > Specialist Enuuk Auction Programming Services
> > >
> > > www.rwapservices.co.uk
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Re: [Ql-Users] QUANTA

[Darren Branagh via Ql-Users]

Many thanks for the info.. I had no idea QUANTA was now free to join,
that's great.

Had a look through the website, which is now much improved from what it was
a few years back, and saw that membership is now under 100...that shocked
me. It was in the thousands, when I first joined... 

Still, I've made contact to rejoin.

Darren Branagh

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On Fri, 17 Apr 2020, 16:09 Dilwyn (gmail) via Ql-Users, <
ql-users@lists.q-v-d.com> wrote:

> Contact same person to ask. I don't know what's available, but I would
> have
> though that issues from that recent would have been kept as PDFs rather
> than
> needing to be scanned (I may be wrong of course).
>
> membership AT quanta DOT org DOT uk   is the email address
>
> Some older scans from the early days are available to download from the
> Quanta site https://quanta.org.uk/the-ql/magazine-archive-2/
>
> Dilwyn
>
> -Original Message-
> From: simon629--- via Ql-Users
> Sent: Friday, April 17, 2020 1:06 PM
> To: ql-us...@q-v-d.com
> Cc: simon...@sky.com
> Subject: Re: [Ql-Users] QUANTA
>
> Thank you Dilwyn
> How do I get Back Copy's
> Hi have most of them but I need
> The ones from 2015 2016 and 2017
> in PDF Format
> Can You Help Me Dilwyn
> OK All the Best
> Simon Foster
> On Friday, 17 April 2020, 12:37:20 BST, Dilwyn (gmail) via Ql-Users
>  wrote:
>
> Read the JOIN QUANTA page on the MEMBERS tab on Quanta website at
> www.quanta.org.uk - I quote:
>
> "Join QUANTA
> ---
> Membership:
> Full membership, with the magazine sent in PDF format by email, is now free
> but must be renewed on a yearly basis to keep in-line with GDPR
> regulations.
> Subscription is by CALENDAR YEAR, and runs from the previous January.
> Members joining part way through a subscription period can also receive
> back
> issues for the current subscription period on request from the membership
> secretary."
>
> If you are willing to receive the magazine by email as a PDF file,
> membership is now free. If you wish to get paper copies, you still have to
> pay for them, but will need to contact the membership secretary John
> Southern to arrange it and ask how much.
>
> Dilwyn
>
> -Original Message-
> From: simon629--- via Ql-Users
> Sent: Friday, April 17, 2020 11:45 AM
> To: QL Users List
> Cc: simon...@sky.com
> Subject: [Ql-Users] QUANTA
>
>
> QUANTA
> Hi everyone
>
>
> Is
> QUANTA
>
> FREE Now
> Because I can not Find no PayPal Link anymore to my £20.00
> can any one Help Me
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Re: [Ql-Users] LaunchPad

[Darren Branagh via Ql-Users]

Hi Simon,

I'm not sure the mailing list permists atractments, as it's kit showing in
your mail... Either that or you are pasting it into the mail rather than
adding it as a jpeg or similar as a attachment.

Can't help if we can't see it...

Even so, it's likely been modded by the user to have a certain look.

Darren Branagh

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On Fri, 6 Mar 2020, 17:24 simon629--- via Ql-Users, <
ql-users@lists.q-v-d.com> wrote:

> Hi can any one Help me on this Website QL QDOS and SMSQ/E Heaven
> this is I think a old screen shot of   LaunchPad  I think the Q40/Q60 It
>  Looks Very Good. I want would That Version work on QPC2 Emulator  If any
> one has it Could they  Installed on to a Win File for me OK All The Best
> Thanks Simon Foster
>
> |
> |
> |
> |  |  |
>
>  |
>
>  |
> |
> |  |
> QL QDOS and SMSQ/E Heaven
>
>
>  |
>
>  |
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Re: [Ql-Users] RE QDT Running with 240 MB of RAM

[Darren Branagh via Ql-Users]

I was wondering the same thing, 240MB is such a weird number... It was
playing with my OCD 

Darren Branagh

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On Tue, 3 Mar 2020, 10:22 Marcel Kilgus via Ql-Users, <
ql-users@lists.q-v-d.com> wrote:

> Wolfgang Lenerz via Ql-Users wrote:
> > Wow, what ever do you use 240 MB for??
>
> Why is it 240 with SMSQmulator and not 256? Technical problem or just
> being on the save side?
>
> Marcel
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Re: [Ql-Users] found unused stuff

[Darren Branagh via Ql-Users]

Absolutely. The "Sinclair QL for everyone" page now on Facebook has a lot
of people always eager for hardware.

I may even be interested in the RomDisq... Which capacity model?

Darren Branagh

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On Sat, 19 Oct 2019, 02:12 paul via Ql-Users, 
wrote:

>
> While the mood is with me, I manage to get through a box or 3
> that has been tucked away for years.
>
> Decided I could tackle the task once again the other day, and
> after the first box, settled for a smaller one as the last one today.
>
> FOUND:  Knew I had the stuff, but a 'one of the top 10 life
> disasters' interrupted the using of these and I never returned
> to QL'ing like I used to.
>
> 1:  Aurura COMPLETE, still in its padded envelope
> 2:  ROMdisq, Complete also.
>
> Neither of these have been used once bought new.
>
> Any market for these?
>
>
> --
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> The history of liberty is a history of limitations
> of governmental power, not the increase of it.
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Re: [Ql-Users] Just a small

[Darren Branagh via Ql-Users]

Funnily enough, I got Alexanders reply before Paul's mail...

I really must join the forum.

Darren Branagh

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On Mon, 23 Sep 2019, 08:13 Marcel Kilgus via Ql-Users, <
ql-users@lists.q-v-d.com> wrote:

> paul via Ql-Users wrote:
> > test to see if this still comes my way.
>
> It came my way at least ;) These days the QL-forum seems to have taken
> over all talks about the QL.
>
> Cheers, Marcel
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Re: [Ql-Users] QL-World Mag

[Darren Branagh via Ql-Users]

Umm, so you expect Dilwyn to spend his time zipping files for you using his
time so you don't have to use yours?

Good luck with that. All the files are there.. You just have to get them.

Darren Branagh

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On Wed, 6 Mar 2019, 17:33 simon629--- via Ql-Users, <
ql-users@lists.q-v-d.com> wrote:

> Dilwyn  on your Website Can you put All The Q-World Mags in to one Zip
> File so I can Download them in one go OK Thanks Simon Foster
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Re: [Ql-Users] ice desktop

[Darren Branagh via Ql-Users]

Even If they could Co exist, why would you want to...

Darren Branagh

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On Thu 31 Jan 2019, 12:07 Rich Mellor via Ql-Users  On 03/01/2019 03:52, simon629--- via Ql-Users wrote:
> > Hi Rich M
> > Would
> > My QDT
> > And my
> > Ice desktop
> > Fit on one win file
> > Happy new year Rich
> > Take care
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> Simon,
>
> This is a general question - I have no idea if they could co-exist
>
> Probably they could as you would use the cursor keys still to operate
> the ICE desktop - the QPC / QPTR mouse does not work with ICE
>
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Re: [Ql-Users] QD 2018

[Darren Branagh via Ql-Users]

QD30?

Darren Branagh

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On Wed 15 Aug 2018, 17:08 Darren Branagh,  wrote:

> Excellent.
>
> Hands down best text editor ever.
>
> Thanks, Jochen old mate :)
>
>
>
> On Wed 15 Aug 2018, 17:06 Jochen Merz via Ql-Users, <
> ql-users@lists.q-v-d.com> wrote:
>
>> 1988 + 20 = ???  ;-)
>>
>> Am 15.08.2018 um 18:01 schrieb Marcel Kilgus via Ql-Users:
>> > To celebrate QD's 20th anniversary Jochen Merz gave me the premission
>> > to release the fabulous QD text editor for free. Enjoy:
>> >
>> > https://www.kilgus.net/smsqe/qd/
>> >
>> > Cheers, Marcel
>> >
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Re: [Ql-Users] QD 2018

[Darren Branagh via Ql-Users]

Excellent.

Hands down best text editor ever.

Thanks, Jochen old mate :)



On Wed 15 Aug 2018, 17:06 Jochen Merz via Ql-Users, <
ql-users@lists.q-v-d.com> wrote:

> 1988 + 20 = ???  ;-)
>
> Am 15.08.2018 um 18:01 schrieb Marcel Kilgus via Ql-Users:
> > To celebrate QD's 20th anniversary Jochen Merz gave me the premission
> > to release the fabulous QD text editor for free. Enjoy:
> >
> > https://www.kilgus.net/smsqe/qd/
> >
> > Cheers, Marcel
> >
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Re: [Ql-Users] FW: The wonderful Rick

[Darren Branagh via Ql-Users]

Just seen this on Twitter, a very fitting tribute.

https://twitter.com/astamoore/status/989442383250165760?s=19

Darren Branagh

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On Thu 26 Apr 2018 15:17 Dave Park via Ql-Users, <ql-users@lists.q-v-d.com>
wrote:

> This hits hard. Michele was talking with him just last week.
>
> 2018 is turning into a terrible year for our community.
>
> Dave
>
> On Thursday, April 26, 2018, Darren Branagh via Ql-Users <
> ql-users@lists.q-v-d.com> wrote:
>
> > Thanks Urs,
> >
> > Lovely email. Ill put it on the group on Facebook, as many found it such
> a
> > shock this morning as we had no idea he was ill.
> >
> > Glad to have met and known him. Quite a man.
> >
> > Darren Branagh
> >
> > Sent from My iPhone X.
> >
> >
> > On Thu 26 Apr 2018 07:49 Rich Mellor via Ql-Users, <
> > ql-users@lists.q-v-d.com>
> > wrote:
> >
> > > That is indeed such sad news - Rick Dickinson was a true visionary when
> > > it came to computer design and will be sadly missed...
> > >
> > > Rich Mellor
> > > www.rwapsoftware.co.uk
> > >
> > >
> > > On 26/04/2018 07:10, Urs Koenig (QL) via Ql-Users wrote:
> > > > Dear all,
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > I'm so shocked and in deep sadness to hear that Rick passed away. I
> was
> > > in
> > > > tears when I read the email from his wife (see below).
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > I last met Rick last October in Cambridge around the Spectrum35
> > > celebration.
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > He was such a great guy, very smart, with a great sense of humor and
> so
> > > > gifted. He created so many amazing an beautiful  things.
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > In autumn 2014 he was on vacation with his mother at the beautiful
> Lake
> > > > Lucerne, just a few miles from my home.
> > > >
> > > > http://www.qlis30.org.uk/#Rick
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > May he rest in peace.
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > Urs
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > Von: Lizzy Dickinson
> > > > Gesendet: Donnerstag, 26. April 2018 05:31
> > > >
> > > > Betreff: The wonderful Rick
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > Dearest Friends
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > With the hugest hole in my heart and a sadness I can't being to
> > > understand,
> > > > the wonderful person known to many as Rick the Viking, opened his
> wings
> > > and
> > > > started on another journey on Tuesday 24 April. And sadly I am not
> yet
> > > able
> > > > to join him, despite wanting so much to be with him.
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > I know that this will come as a shock to many as we had not been open
> > > about
> > > > his health issues, preferring rather to deal with them in private,
> even
> > > from
> > > > both of own families until fairly recently. Rick was diagnosed with
> > > cancer
> > > > in 2015 and despite successful treatment in 2016, he became unwell
> > again
> > > in
> > > > early January 2017. I am sure some of you may have guessed something
> > was
> > > not
> > > > quite right, and to those of you that perhaps did not understand why
> we
> > > > became less and less social during 2017, I hope now you can
> understand
> > > that
> > > > this was in no way a reflection of our friendship with you but rather
> > > > circumstances dictating what he was or was not able to do.
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > We have been at a specialist clinic in America - Texas to be precise
> -
> > > since
> > > > the end of March undergoing complimentary treatment as a last attempt
> > at
> > > > hoping to heal him when he passed away quickly, without warning
> having
> > > > collapsed in the apartment we were rented here. He was in no pain and
> > > > surround by huge love from the amazing people that have become firm
> > > friends
> > > > here - that Texan southern hospitality truly was  -

Re: [Ql-Users] FW: The wonderful Rick

[Darren Branagh via Ql-Users]

Thanks Urs,

Lovely email. Ill put it on the group on Facebook, as many found it such a
shock this morning as we had no idea he was ill.

Glad to have met and known him. Quite a man.

Darren Branagh

Sent from My iPhone X.


On Thu 26 Apr 2018 07:49 Rich Mellor via Ql-Users, 
wrote:

> That is indeed such sad news - Rick Dickinson was a true visionary when
> it came to computer design and will be sadly missed...
>
> Rich Mellor
> www.rwapsoftware.co.uk
>
>
> On 26/04/2018 07:10, Urs Koenig (QL) via Ql-Users wrote:
> > Dear all,
> >
> >
> >
> > I'm so shocked and in deep sadness to hear that Rick passed away. I was
> in
> > tears when I read the email from his wife (see below).
> >
> >
> >
> > I last met Rick last October in Cambridge around the Spectrum35
> celebration.
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > He was such a great guy, very smart, with a great sense of humor and so
> > gifted. He created so many amazing an beautiful  things.
> >
> >
> >
> > In autumn 2014 he was on vacation with his mother at the beautiful Lake
> > Lucerne, just a few miles from my home.
> >
> > http://www.qlis30.org.uk/#Rick
> >
> >
> >
> > May he rest in peace.
> >
> >
> >
> > Urs
> >
> >
> >
> > Von: Lizzy Dickinson
> > Gesendet: Donnerstag, 26. April 2018 05:31
> >
> > Betreff: The wonderful Rick
> >
> >
> >
> > Dearest Friends
> >
> >
> >
> > With the hugest hole in my heart and a sadness I can't being to
> understand,
> > the wonderful person known to many as Rick the Viking, opened his wings
> and
> > started on another journey on Tuesday 24 April. And sadly I am not yet
> able
> > to join him, despite wanting so much to be with him.
> >
> >
> >
> > I know that this will come as a shock to many as we had not been open
> about
> > his health issues, preferring rather to deal with them in private, even
> from
> > both of own families until fairly recently. Rick was diagnosed with
> cancer
> > in 2015 and despite successful treatment in 2016, he became unwell again
> in
> > early January 2017. I am sure some of you may have guessed something was
> not
> > quite right, and to those of you that perhaps did not understand why we
> > became less and less social during 2017, I hope now you can understand
> that
> > this was in no way a reflection of our friendship with you but rather
> > circumstances dictating what he was or was not able to do.
> >
> >
> >
> > We have been at a specialist clinic in America - Texas to be precise -
> since
> > the end of March undergoing complimentary treatment as a last attempt at
> > hoping to heal him when he passed away quickly, without warning having
> > collapsed in the apartment we were rented here. He was in no pain and
> > surround by huge love from the amazing people that have become firm
> friends
> > here - that Texan southern hospitality truly was  - and continues to be
> -
> > laid at our door.  Rick will be cremated here in Texas and I will travel
> > home with his ashes once the paperwork is sorted probably at the end of
> next
> > week.
> >
> >
> >
> > And, rather than a traditional funeral (which you know is really not his
> > style) his much loved daughters that he was so proud of - Grace and
> Daisy -
> > and his mother Ursula and I will be planning for a celebration of his
> life
> > where we can all get together and remember him with love, laughs, smiles,
> > anecdotes and a few beverages. I will of course let you know details
> once we
> > have finalised plans.
> >
> >
> >
> > Please also do pass on this email to any that you feel may wish to know;
> > Rick had many, many friends across the broad spectrum of his work and
> > interests and I have tried to find as many emails as I can from his
> computer
> > but am sure I have left some out.
> >
> >
> >
> > And can I ask that - for the time being - please don't call as I simply
> > can't face talking right now, but I would dearly love to receive your
> > messages, emoticons and any photos or memories you wish to send of the
> > person who was - simply - the wonderful Rick, love of my life.
> >
> >
> >
> > And please take 5 minutes , raise a glass or 10 , and think about the
> > beautiful Rick, the one and only Viking and all the good times we have
> all
> > had with him. As they always say - but I do believe - he is watching
> over us
> > and sends love to you all and is only sorry that he was not able to see
> you
> > all before he left.
> >
> >
> >
> > XXX
> >
> >
> >
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> >
>
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>
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>
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Re: [Ql-Users] Classic Adventures

[Darren Branagh via Ql-Users]

Excellent news, I'll post it on the QL Facebook group.

Darren Branagh

Sent from My Android Phone.

On Thu 5 Apr 2018 14:02 Dilwyn Jones via Ql-Users, 
wrote:

>
> Classic Adventures
>
> John Jones-Steele, who ran Abersoft in the 1980s, has given permission for
> the Classic Adventures package to be released as freeware.
>
> The package includes two text adventure games, "The Adventure" and
> "Mordon's Quest". The first is based on the famous adventure game by
> Crowther and Woods, the first of its kind, while the second is a loosely-
> related but original sequel. Both should run on an unexpanded QL and are
> configured to run from MDV1. Use up and down cursor keys in the boot
> program to select which adventure you want or the clone program, then press
> SPACE to start the option selected.
>
> No manual so I have added a short review from QL World magazine plus a
> couple of screen dumps.
>
> It's available to download from my site's Adventure Games page at
> http://www.dilwyn.me.uk/games/adventures/index.html
>
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Re: [Ql-Users] Cueshell

[Darren Branagh via Ql-Users]

Simon, its now freeware...see Marcels original post.

Darren Branagh

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On Sun 1 Apr 2018 01:05 simon629--- via Ql-Users, 
wrote:

> Where did you buy it  from because  I am  after that  cue shell software
> but. I can not find it any ware  I have the demo version but not the Full
> version  it would be nice if it was freeware because Jochen stoped selling
> a wile back
>
>
> Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPhone
>
>
> On Saturday, March 31, 2018, 23:06, Derek via Ql-Users <
> ql-users@lists.q-v-d.com> wrote:
>
> Hi Marcel,
> I bought Cueshell when it was released. I thought it was a very nice piece
> of software.
> It does look like there are not many software titles I have bought are now
> free.
> RegardsDerek
>  Original message From: Marcel Kilgus via Ql-Users <
> ql-users@lists.q-v-d.com> Date: 31/03/2018  20:16  (GMT+00:00) To:
> ql-us...@q-v-d.com Cc: Marcel Kilgus  Subject:
> [Ql-Users] Cueshell
> Happy Eastern everyone,
>
> today I'm proud to present to you Albin Hessler's Cueshell, in my eyes
> the best file manager ever written for the QL:
>
>
> https://www.kilgus.net/2018/03/31/cueshell-the-definitive-file-manager-for-the-ql/
>
> All the best, Marcel
>
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Re: [Ql-Users] Stuart Honeyball

[Darren Branagh via Ql-Users]

Dont forget he also designed the ZX Spectrum issue 1 PCB by hand.

Darren Branagh

Sent from My iPhone X.

On Thu 29 Mar 2018 19:10 Urs Koenig (QL) via Ql-Users, <
ql-users@lists.q-v-d.com> wrote:

> Dilwyn wrote:
> > I regret to have to report that I heard this morning of the death of
> Stuart
> > Honeyball of Miracle Systems.
> >
> > He passed away peacefully last night (28th March) at 23:45 of cancer,
> > according to his wife, Karin.
> >
> > I’m sure you’ll all want to join me in extending our condolence to his
> wife and
> > family and express our great admiration and gratitude for all the work
> he did
> > for the QL over the years.
>
> Very sad news! He did so many great things for the QL. He was such a smart
> guy, fun to talk to. I remember well the QL shows where we've met. He and
> the miracle boys were an enrichment for the QL scene. Some pictures with
> Stuart are in this gallery_
>
> http://www.sinclairql.net/pic/Index.php?sfpg=UGVvcGxlLyoqN2Q0ZmU3M2EyYzMzOGFlYWM3MGZlODgxOGIzYmJjODE5MDBjYzdkYTg1MmI5YzYyZjJhNjZiMTg2YjQ4MzBmOA
>
> May he rest in peace. Thanks Dilwyn for letting us know.
>
> Urs
>
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Re: [Ql-Users] Stuart Honeyball

[Darren Branagh via Ql-Users]

And "piece"was deliberate, an old in joke.

Darren.


On Thu 29 Mar 2018 15:45 Darren Branagh,  wrote:

> Very sad. Although we'd lost touch, he was a great mate back in the day.
> Stayed in my house for the QL shows here.
>
> His devices made the QL useablecan you really imagine life without a
> trump, gold, or super gold card?
>
> Rest in piece old friend.
>
> Darren Branagh
>
> Sent from My iPhone X.
>
> On Thu 29 Mar 2018 10:42 Dilwyn Jones via Ql-Users, <
> ql-users@lists.q-v-d.com> wrote:
>
>> I regret to have to report that I heard this morning of the death of
>> Stuart Honeyball of Miracle Systems.
>>
>> He passed away peacefully last night (28th March) at 23:45 of cancer,
>> according to his wife, Karin.
>>
>> I’m sure you’ll all want to join me in extending our condolence to his
>> wife and family and express our great admiration and gratitude for all the
>> work he did for the QL over the years.
>>
>> Dilwyn Jones
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Re: [Ql-Users] Stuart Honeyball

[Darren Branagh via Ql-Users]

Very sad. Although we'd lost touch, he was a great mate back in the day.
Stayed in my house for the QL shows here.

His devices made the QL useablecan you really imagine life without a
trump, gold, or super gold card?

Rest in piece old friend.

Darren Branagh

Sent from My iPhone X.

On Thu 29 Mar 2018 10:42 Dilwyn Jones via Ql-Users, <
ql-users@lists.q-v-d.com> wrote:

> I regret to have to report that I heard this morning of the death of
> Stuart Honeyball of Miracle Systems.
>
> He passed away peacefully last night (28th March) at 23:45 of cancer,
> according to his wife, Karin.
>
> I’m sure you’ll all want to join me in extending our condolence to his
> wife and family and express our great admiration and gratitude for all the
> work he did for the QL over the years.
>
> Dilwyn Jones
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Re: [Ql-Users] Sinclair QL for Everyone on Facebook

[Darren Branagh via Ql-Users]

See, if we were on the Facebook group I could "laugh" at that :-)

Darren.

Sent from my Pipboy 3000.

On Thu 8 Mar 2018 20:13 Dave Park via Ql-Users, <ql-users@lists.q-v-d.com>
wrote:

> *grins*
>
> Sent from my iPhone XI
>
> On Thu, Mar 8, 2018 at 2:07 PM, Darren Branagh via Ql-Users <
> ql-users@lists.q-v-d.com> wrote:
>
> > Nope.
> >
> > Especially since I actually use a Huawei P10 most of the time :-) like
> > now...
> >
> > Darren Branagh
> >
> > Sent from My Android Phone.
> >
> > On Thu 8 Mar 2018 19:59 Marcel Kilgus via Ql-Users, <
> > ql-users@lists.q-v-d.com> wrote:
> >
> > > Darren Branagh via Ql-Users wrote:
> > > > Darren Branagh
> > > >
> > > > Sent from My iPhone X.
> > >
> > > Is that footer mandatory for people working for Apple? ;)
> > >
> > > Marcel
> > >
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Re: [Ql-Users] Sinclair QL for Everyone on Facebook

[Darren Branagh via Ql-Users]

Nope.

Especially since I actually use a Huawei P10 most of the time :-) like
now...

Darren Branagh

Sent from My Android Phone.

On Thu 8 Mar 2018 19:59 Marcel Kilgus via Ql-Users, <
ql-users@lists.q-v-d.com> wrote:

> Darren Branagh via Ql-Users wrote:
> > Darren Branagh
> >
> > Sent from My iPhone X.
>
> Is that footer mandatory for people working for Apple? ;)
>
> Marcel
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[Ql-Users] Sinclair QL for Everyone on Facebook

[Darren Branagh via Ql-Users]

Hi all,

Due to some recent changes made to the old "I have a Sinclair QL" page on
Facebook, we have had a major resurgence over there, loads of activity and
posts and the membership has doubled already!

You'll find lots of familiar faces, and generally instant responses,
including videos and photographs.

The group is now called "Sinclair QL for everyone" and is free to join.

Just follow this link :

https://www.facebook.com/groups/30699392074/

Cheers,

Darren Branagh

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Re: [Ql-Users] QL 2002 The DVD

[Darren Branagh via Ql-Users]

Hi Guys,

Please feel free to distribute how you wish, as long as Steve and myself as
credited.

Urs has already put a few of the interviews on his channel some time ago in
reduced quality, but this is the first time its been available in its
entirety as originally distributed and in DVD quality, including the menus
and slide information, which were done on a rostrum camera at london post.
Im really glad Dilwyn took the time to upload it, as it needs to be seen to
appreciate it...Its really quite a professional job if you see it as it was
intended. I learned a lot about DVD and video production making it, and
luckily we had access to some top notch equipment at the time otherwise it
would never have happened.

Im rather proud of it, Particularly the interview with Bill Richardson who
has since sadly passed away.

Links to the chapters Urs posted :

Main title:
https://youtu.be/f0Aa2Ifw2Yc

Walkthrough at the Show:
https://youtu.be/vaKuYJOMPqI

Introduction by yours truly:
https://youtu.be/Eyk-cqANwos

Bill Richardson interview:
https://youtu.be/D8VkOLvHjLY

Tony Firshman interview:
https://youtu.be/0J1Zuirf5aM

Quanta AGM footage, including John Taylor, the late Bill Newell, Roy
Brereton, the Gilpins, and others:
https://youtu.be/-QI-lieJ6-k

Link to the channel group:

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQHAWWG2O0e2IPDLMy5Oti3iTx2SJUA8s

Hope you enjoy them. They were great fun to makehard to believe it was
16 years ago now.

Darren Branagh

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On Tue 20 Feb 2018 17:01 Ralf Reköndt via Ql-Users, <
ql-users@lists.q-v-d.com> wrote:

> I think, putting that to U2be (*.flv) might be a good idea, perhaps in
> Urs' channel.
>
>
> Am 20.02.2018 um 17:58 schrieb Dilwyn Jones via Ql-Users:
> > You're welcome if you wish to do so. It has been uploaded to
> > greybeardz.com too.
> >
> > If anyone is familiar with the process, it could probably do with
> > uploading to a more permanent web archive.
> >
> > I have converted the files to mp4 with Handbrake (it'll do .avi as
> > well I think), though I haven't looked at whether it'll reduce the
> > resolution to make smaller video files for those who wish to view on
> > mobile for example. Seems pointless uploading those at the moment as
> > they're almost as large as what's on the DVD, but if there is interest
> > in having lower resolution copies online I'll see what I can do.
> > Although Darren gave permission for me to put it online, I'd suggest
> > out of courtesy that if you wish to put it on You-Tube for example
> > that you ask Darren first.
> >
> > I chose to upload the .iso image of the DVD as it includes some QL
> > software on the DVD too which would be lost if it was made into just
> > 10 chapters of video files.
> >
> > Perhaps if you do re-host I could include the URL on my page as an
> > "alternative" location in case i do run into bandwidth issues - I
> > confess I don't know from memory what my monthly bandwidth is!
> >
> > Dilwyn
> >
> > -Original Message- From: Dave Park via Ql-Users
> > Sent: Tuesday, February 20, 2018 4:39 PM
> > To: ql-us...@q-v-d.com
> > Cc: Dave Park
> > Subject: Re: [Ql-Users] QL 2002 The DVD
> >
> > Downloading now, since I probably have the fastest connection. I can
> > re-host if you like, to reduce Dilwyn's bandwidth bill?
> >
> > Dave
> >
> > On Tue, Feb 20, 2018 at 3:44 AM, Dilwyn Jones via Ql-Users <
> > ql-users@lists.q-v-d.com> wrote:
> >
> >> Darren Branagh has kindly given me permission to make available an .iso
> >> image of "QL 2002 The DVD". Being an .iso image, you can burn your
> >> own copy
> >> of the DVD for posterity with most DVD burner software. A scanned
> >> image of
> >> the DVD sleeve is also available.
> >>
> >> It was originally released in 2002 by Q-Celt Computing in Ireland,
> >> edited
> >> and produced by Stephen Reyal and Darren Branagh.
> >>
> >> The DVD was shot on location at the 2002 Quanta Annual General
> >> Meeting and
> >> Workshop in Manchester and gives an insight into the QL scene at that
> >> time,
> >> some 20 years after the QL was first conceived by Sinclair Research.
> >>
> >> Presented by Darren Branagh, there are interviews with key players in
> >> the
> >> QL world, historical information, a tour around the dealers' tables
> >> and a
> >> look in on the Quanta AGM itself.
> >>
> >> Please note that this is a very large file to download. The .iso
> >> image is
> >> about 3GB in size even when zipped.
> >>
> >> My thanks to Simon Foster whose request to locate a copy of the DVD
> >> led to
> >> me seeking permission to make this available.
> >>
> >> Download from http://www.dilwyn.me.uk/ql2002dvd/index.html
> >>
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Re: [Ql-Users] Qbase

[Darren Branagh via Ql-Users]

Hi Daniel,

Have you released any of your updates yet?

Just wondering if they can be tested.

Darren Branagh

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On 10 Sep 2017 23:18, "Bob Spelten via Ql-Users" 
wrote:

> Op Sun, 10 Sep 2017 20:19:22 +0200 schreef Daniel Baum via Ql-Users <
> ql-users@lists.q-v-d.com>:
>
> One more thing:
>>
>> I should add that limiting the number of displayed records to 1000 works
>> fine, so I could fix the problem by using a paging arrangement.
>>
>> The test _dbs has 3111 records by 6 fields making 18666 menu items.
> That is well within the limit of items (<32K) WMAN2 can handle in the AW.
> Records times Fields must be less.
> But there is also a limit in S*Basic of 65K for indexing second and third
> dimensions, in this case Fields x Field_length (including length word).
> As you used Fields as the first dimension instead, 2nd (Records: 3111)
> times 3rd (length: 20 +2) would be just too much.
> As records will in most cases be the highest number, making it the first
> dimension is the best choice.
> So checking these limits and using paging is the only option for a large
> database that exceed these limits.
>
> Bob
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Re: [Ql-Users] Bill Newell

[Darren Branagh via Ql-Users]

Not much you can add. Very sad to hear thisBill was a gentleman.

Please pass on my condolences John.

Darren Branagh

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On 20 Jun 2017 00:01, "John Taylor via Ql-Users" 
wrote:

I have just received this One Liner from Mrs Newell/

"Sorry to say Bill passed away this afternoon. Bit raw at the moment so
write more latter.”

What can I add?

John Taylor
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Re: [Ql-Users] Bill Newell

[Darren Branagh via Ql-Users]

Very upset to hear this...Bill was and is a good friend and it's awful to
hear of a man so hands on and technical in many respects, not recognising
his own wife. Alzheimer's is an awful thing to go through, for all
concerned.

Again, send him our very best John.

Darren Branagh

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On 5 Jun 2017 16:18, "John Taylor via Ql-Users" 
wrote:

> Bill Newell is ill.
>
> I have tried to avoid pestering Babs, Mrs Newell, but today I called her
> and asked for an update.
> As it stands at present.
> Mental Health.  Still very poor due to Alzheimers Disease.
> Babs say that on very rare occasions ,Bill does recognise her, but the
> recognition does not last above a few minutes.
>
> Physical Health. There is no concern now with Sepsis. The Antibiotics
> worked.
> However Bill must remain bed ridden.
> When ever he leaves his bed, if only to stand, his Blood Pressure crashes
> down, so the medics have decided, permanent bed.
> No one has offered any explanation.
>
> I will try to get to Bill, currently in a Nursing Home, when I can get
> some support from my family.
> I do not drive now as my eyesight is lacking and I expect the visit will
> require a full day, most of it spent travelling.
>
> I hope I can keep you informed of Bill’s wellbeing in the future.
>
> All the best.
>
> John Taylor.
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