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Not all good I'm afraid. I'm still in hospital but I am getting the occasional afternoon out. It's great to get out of the hospital environment but it takes a lot out of me.
I was supposed to get a PEJ tube put in last week. This is a tube that goes through the stomach wal and then into the duodenum. Instead they put in a nasal gastric tube. This ended up making me sicker. Fortunately it's gone now. I hope to find out what they have planned next shortly.
Dave, I know it's tough, but we're all rooting for you.
James
Posted by:James Shields | September 25, 2006 at 09:49 PM
I just want to second what James is saying.
Take Care,
D.
Posted by:Deirdre | September 25, 2006 at 10:16 PM
Those tubes, while obviously necessary, don't sound like any fun at all :~( Everybodys' still sending you their best and wishing things get better real soon for you. It is good to hear that you can get out now and again though!
Posted by:Paul McKinley. | September 26, 2006 at 03:25 PM
The Sheffield Group asked me to pass on the usuals, keep in touch.
Posted by:Fran Dowd Sofa | October 02, 2006 at 05:15 PM
You're having a rough time Dave. Keep with it. I'm thinking of you often.
Posted by:Maura | October 04, 2006 at 11:50 AM
Rest in peace.
Posted by:Colm | October 12, 2006 at 01:26 PM
If anyone hasn't heard already, Dave passed away early this morning. Pádraig Ó M received the following from Terry Stewart, David's father, this morning:
"I am afraid that I am the harbinger of bad news.
"David had a major set back at 22.30 last night and we were sent for. He passed away at 03.30 this morning with Ann and Myself, his brother Niall and sister inlaw Germaine at his bed side.
"May he rest in peace after a great struggle bravely borne.
"Details of the funeral arrangements later.
"Ann and I appreciate the great kindness which you all showed to David and to us and we will always be grateful."
http://community.livejournal.com/anonymousclaire/474590.html
Posted by:Johan Anglemark | October 12, 2006 at 01:28 PM
Yes, farewell and rest in peace. I didn't know you, but when we saw each other at cons I always liked you.
Posted by:Johan Anglemark | October 12, 2006 at 01:29 PM
Rest In Peace
Posted by:tomcosgrave | October 12, 2006 at 01:46 PM
I was very sad to receive this news. Rest in peace, David. My condolences to the family.
Posted by:John Lunney | October 12, 2006 at 02:09 PM
Dave, rest gently. You will be greatly missed at tech journo gatherings and on trips; you always had a Mac tip or two for me and some funny stories and you did everything with such enthusiasm. I hope you have gone to where the first releases of every Apple product will always come to you first and where you will be able to listen in to Steve's thoughts as he plans his next keynote surprise because I know nothing would delight you more. I know we will be sharing stories of you so that in some way, you'll be with us all, just as always, at the holiday press parties you always enjoyed so much. :^) Condolences to your family; they have lost a very singular person.
Posted by:Karlin Lillington | October 12, 2006 at 04:10 PM
farewell, big fella
Posted by:fmk | October 12, 2006 at 06:25 PM
David - you will be missed. Rest in peace.
Posted by:Richard Bannister | October 12, 2006 at 07:17 PM
We're going to miss you.
Posted by:Grant Kruger | October 12, 2006 at 07:48 PM
Dave, it was with great sadness that I heard of your passing today. On behalf of the Apple Ireland Team, I'd like to express my sincere condolences to your family.
Posted by:Liam Donohoe | October 12, 2006 at 08:04 PM
David, I can't believe you're not here to talk about life, Macs and Science Fiction.
We'll miss you all.
My deep condolences for the family. We genuinely liked him as a great human being.
Henry
Posted by:Henry Leperlier | October 12, 2006 at 11:47 PM
Dave, was always a pleasure to chat, bumping into you at mac events or around town. Rest in Peace.
Posted by:Brian Greene | October 13, 2006 at 07:02 AM
We will miss you, David. And all your tech tips and insightful technology reportage.
Posted by:Bernie Goldbach | October 13, 2006 at 07:39 AM
Sad news. I only met you once Dave Stewart but I followed your blog thereafter and rooted for you during the treatment you blogged about with such fortitude.
http://seanmcgrath.blogspot.com/2006_10_08_seanmcgrath_archive.html#116072856212901059
Sean
Posted by:Sean McGrath | October 13, 2006 at 09:33 AM
Rest in Peace Dave. I never met you in Person - we almost met at Octocon once. I first encountered you on lostcarpark.com and had been following your blog since. You will be missed.
Posted by:Walter | October 13, 2006 at 10:12 AM
Goodbye Dave, we only chatted briefly at blogger events but you brimmed over with enthusiasm and had a great personality.
Posted by:Gavin | October 13, 2006 at 01:17 PM
Argh. Many of the things I'd want to say, to express how I feel, seem suddenly tactless. But I really *do* have a lump in my throat - and a tear in my eye - and it's painful to swallow. Goodbye, Dave. I was happy and proud to know you.
Posted by:Liam Proven | October 13, 2006 at 05:13 PM
I'm sorry I'd lost track of Dave's blog...
I worked for Dave at Interaction and he was a wonderful boss. He ran a great press relations, and I'm sorry we won't have the opportunity to work together again.
Posted by:Laurie Mann | October 14, 2006 at 04:59 PM
Rest in peace my friend. As a fellow sci-fi freak and Mac junkie, I missed you at Apple Expo and will miss you at Octocon.
Posted by:Matt Johnston | October 15, 2006 at 09:52 PM
Dave was a gentleman and all-round witty guy, he'll be missed.
Posted by:Darren Connolly | October 16, 2006 at 10:59 AM