the_engineer 1,415 Posted January 3, 2017 Was just searching twitter.Tragically hip and Gord Downie`s accounts have not been posted on for some weeks.An ominous sign perhaps.Also in October in an interview,he said that he had to write things o his hands to jog his failing memory including the interviewer`s name.He had known the interviewer for over 20 years. Apparently on bad days he can`t remember lyrics to his songs and his children`s names. He was named Canadian newsmaker of the year, and that article refers to a public appearance in early December. But yeah, slowing down considerably, given he was out campaigning etc in October. He has more of a chance of going than Leah bracknell IMO. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sean 6,327 Posted January 3, 2017 Was just searching twitter.Tragically hip and Gord Downie`s accounts have not been posted on for some weeks.An ominous sign perhaps.Also in October in an interview,he said that he had to write things o his hands to jog his failing memory including the interviewer`s name.He had known the interviewer for over 20 years. Apparently on bad days he can`t remember lyrics to his songs and his children`s names. He was named Canadian newsmaker of the year, and that article refers to a public appearance in early December. But yeah, slowing down considerably, given he was out campaigning etc in October. He was at an event being honoured by some indigenous Canadian`s for advocating for their rights.He looked very thin and couldn`t stop crying.I know it was a emotionally charged ceremony but it looked like uncontrollable crying. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the_engineer 1,415 Posted January 8, 2017 Was just searching twitter.Tragically hip and Gord Downie`s accounts have not been posted on for some weeks.An ominous sign perhaps.Also in October in an interview,he said that he had to write things o his hands to jog his failing memory including the interviewer`s name.He had known the interviewer for over 20 years. Apparently on bad days he can`t remember lyrics to his songs and his children`s names. He was named Canadian newsmaker of the year, and that article refers to a public appearance in early December. But yeah, slowing down considerably, given he was out campaigning etc in October. He was at an event being honoured by some indigenous Canadian`s for advocating for their rights.He looked very thin and couldn`t stop crying.I know it was a emotionally charged ceremony but it looked like uncontrollable crying. Well I'd be crying uncontrollably for a group if they were conquered by Canadians. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Caisson 37 Posted January 8, 2017 Is there some kind of law in Canada that says you have to name your kids Gord or Gordie? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LizzieJones 63 Posted January 8, 2017 Is there some kind of law in Canada that says you have to name your kids Gord or Gordie? You forgot Gordon (as in Lightfoot). Sincerely, Lizzie Gordon Jones. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
msc 18,448 Posted February 4, 2017 Makes public appearance. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
msc 18,448 Posted February 9, 2017 53 Today! And many belated returns to him. Been listening to the Hip a lot lately. You can tell he's a parent of several kids when he comes up with a song called Tired As Fuck, really. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Weebl 216 Posted February 12, 2017 Was just searching twitter.Tragically hip and Gord Downie`s accounts have not been posted on for some weeks.An ominous sign perhaps.Also in October in an interview,he said that he had to write things o his hands to jog his failing memory including the interviewer`s name.He had known the interviewer for over 20 years. Apparently on bad days he can`t remember lyrics to his songs and his children`s names. If it's a good precedent to go by, John Wetton did that quite a few times before he died - stopped tweeting when in hospital receiving treatment for a few weeks, then started again when able to do so. His last tweet was 17 days before his death. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
msc 18,448 Posted February 12, 2017 Was just searching twitter.Tragically hip and Gord Downie`s accounts have not been posted on for some weeks.An ominous sign perhaps.Also in October in an interview,he said that he had to write things o his hands to jog his failing memory including the interviewer`s name.He had known the interviewer for over 20 years. Apparently on bad days he can`t remember lyrics to his songs and his children`s names. If it's a good precedent to go by, John Wetton did that quite a few times before he died - stopped tweeting when in hospital receiving treatment for a few weeks, then started again when able to do so. His last tweet was 17 days before his death. There's another big DDP name who has been conspicuous by their social media absence, I noted the other day, but, I've completely forgotten who it was now. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spade_Cooley 9,525 Posted February 12, 2017 Was just searching twitter.Tragically hip and Gord Downie`s accounts have not been posted on for some weeks.An ominous sign perhaps.Also in October in an interview,he said that he had to write things o his hands to jog his failing memory including the interviewer`s name.He had known the interviewer for over 20 years. Apparently on bad days he can`t remember lyrics to his songs and his children`s names. If it's a good precedent to go by, John Wetton did that quite a few times before he died - stopped tweeting when in hospital receiving treatment for a few weeks, then started again when able to do so. His last tweet was 17 days before his death. There's another big DDP name who has been conspicuous by their social media absence, I noted the other day, but, I've completely forgotten who it was now. Magill? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,646 Posted February 12, 2017 Was just searching twitter.Tragically hip and Gord Downie`s accounts have not been posted on for some weeks.An ominous sign perhaps.Also in October in an interview,he said that he had to write things o his hands to jog his failing memory including the interviewer`s name.He had known the interviewer for over 20 years. Apparently on bad days he can`t remember lyrics to his songs and his children`s names. If it's a good precedent to go by, John Wetton did that quite a few times before he died - stopped tweeting when in hospital receiving treatment for a few weeks, then started again when able to do so. His last tweet was 17 days before his death. There's another big DDP name who has been conspicuous by their social media absence, I noted the other day, but, I've completely forgotten who it was now. Magill? The Queen - FFS, Donald Trump is lording it over her in cyberspace 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toast 16,140 Posted February 12, 2017 Was just searching twitter.Tragically hip and Gord Downie`s accounts have not been posted on for some weeks.An ominous sign perhaps.Also in October in an interview,he said that he had to write things o his hands to jog his failing memory including the interviewer`s name.He had known the interviewer for over 20 years. Apparently on bad days he can`t remember lyrics to his songs and his children`s names. If it's a good precedent to go by, John Wetton did that quite a few times before he died - stopped tweeting when in hospital receiving treatment for a few weeks, then started again when able to do so. His last tweet was 17 days before his death. There's another big DDP name who has been conspicuous by their social media absence, I noted the other day, but, I've completely forgotten who it was now. Magill? The Queen - FFS, Donald Trump is lording it over her in cyberspace I'm pretty sure the Queen is on Twitter. I used to follow her, along with Diana In Heaven. Yes, here she is https://twitter.com/Queen_UK?lang=en-gb Elizabeth Windsor @Queen_UK 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
msc 18,448 Posted February 12, 2017 Was just searching twitter.Tragically hip and Gord Downie`s accounts have not been posted on for some weeks.An ominous sign perhaps.Also in October in an interview,he said that he had to write things o his hands to jog his failing memory including the interviewer`s name.He had known the interviewer for over 20 years. Apparently on bad days he can`t remember lyrics to his songs and his children`s names. If it's a good precedent to go by, John Wetton did that quite a few times before he died - stopped tweeting when in hospital receiving treatment for a few weeks, then started again when able to do so. His last tweet was 17 days before his death. There's another big DDP name who has been conspicuous by their social media absence, I noted the other day, but, I've completely forgotten who it was now. Magill? Looking back, it was Errol Christie, who's semi-regular Facebook posts in 2016 appeared to have translated into nothing this year. Although I now see there's at least one January post which was hidden down the page. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joey Russ 7,227 Posted February 12, 2017 I noticed Stefan Karl hasn't been on Twitter for 6 days if that's who you were talking about. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
msc 18,448 Posted April 4, 2017 Wins 3 Juno awards. That's the Canadian Brits, I think. Anyhow, was unable to attend ceremony, but he did a video link which is at 1 min 40-ish in the video below. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sean 6,327 Posted April 4, 2017 He seems to be doing ok still. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,646 Posted April 4, 2017 This year's Glenn Campbell by the looks of things Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joey Russ 7,227 Posted April 4, 2017 2 hours ago, maryportfuncity said: This year's Glenn Campbell by the looks of things Nah. He'll be gone before too long. It just may not be as quick as we expected it to be. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RadGuy 1,614 Posted April 22, 2017 Here's a video of our buddy Gord at a Senators vs Bruins hockey game a couple days ago. Doesn't look any worse than he has been looking the past couple of months. Could outlive Leah at this point. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RadGuy 1,614 Posted May 10, 2017 Pictured at a Raptors game with Drake. Still well enough to constantly go to sporting events. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joey Russ 7,227 Posted May 10, 2017 7 minutes ago, RadGuy said: Pictured at a Raptors game with Drake. Still well enough to constantly go to sporting events. He looks slightly weaker than he did last time. Of course it doesn't mean he'll go any time soon, but it might be a warning sign... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deadpool 166 Posted May 10, 2017 he is not going to die this year Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joey Russ 7,227 Posted May 10, 2017 3 hours ago, Deadpool said: he is not going to die this year Had he looked this way in September/October, I would agreed. However, it's still only May, and 7 months is a long time for someone with glioblastoma. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grim Up North 3,725 Posted May 10, 2017 Hi Joey - you keep spelling this wrongly and as it's a killer disease and you are a prime mover in Dead Pool circles I'm sure you would want me to correct you. It is spelt 'glioblastoma'. You're welcome. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites