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Post by jordi on Nov 24, 2008 21:45:30 GMT
I feel too that the best would be Hayley cancelling the tour and going home to NZ to rest and heal at home.
Maybe this may not bee too good for business, but her health is first, and we really wish her to get well as soon as possible.
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Post by roger on Nov 24, 2008 22:07:57 GMT
Hi Jordi,
For obvious reasons, no artist would want to cancel a concert unless it was absolutely necessary. As things stand, three further events are scheduled for this year (Edinburgh, Rochester and the Barbican). As has been the case up to now, I don't suppose a decision will be made until it is very clear whether Hayley will be well enough to perform or not. Unfortunately for Hayley and for us, that may not be until the last few days before the events, or, as was the case in Manchester, the last few hours.
Despite the above, I have also wondered for at least a week if it might be in her long-term interest to cut her losses, postpone everything and go home as you suggest. But of course, she knows how she feels far better than we ever will. I am sure she is receiving not only good medical treatment but also good medical advice which she will no doubt consider very seriously. We can only hope that she recovers very quickly for her own sake. Any benefit that has on any of us is merely a bonus. Whatever her eventual decision, I am sure it will be made for the best of reasons.
Unless and until we hear otherwise, we have to assume that the three events in December will go ahead as planned.
Roger
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Post by martindn on Nov 24, 2008 23:04:52 GMT
Hi Roger,
Yes, the temptation will be for Hayley to hang on and hope she will be better for the December concerts. But if that doesn't work out, it would have been better for her to go home now! It is a hard one to call, but the length of time this had been going on suggests that something needs to change if she is going to get better quickly. I know from my wife's experience, that bronchitis can persist for a long time, and can carry a risk of permanent damage. If an infection like that lasts or more than a couple of weeks, as Hayley's has, it is serious. If Hayley is not getting better, then she needs to change something.
There is also the possibility of a middle course. She has nearly 3 weeks before her next engagement, so could fly back to NZ and see how it goes. It would still be possible to return to London for the December concerts if she is sufficiently recovered by then. If not, then she could stay in NZ and cancel the concerts. I think that would be a better idea than trying to tough it out in London. But then, I am no medic!
Martin
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Post by Dean McCarten on Nov 24, 2008 23:43:47 GMT
Hi Roger, Yes, the temptation will be for Hayley to hang on and hope she will be better for the December concerts. But if that doesn't work out, it would have been better for her to go home now! It is a hard one to call, but the length of time this had been going on suggests that something needs to change if she is going to get better quickly. I know from my wife's experience, that bronchitis can persist for a long time, and can carry a risk of permanent damage. If an infection like that lasts or more than a couple of weeks, as Hayley's has, it is serious. If Hayley is not getting better, then she needs to change something. There is also the possibility of a middle course. She has nearly 3 weeks before her next engagement, so could fly back to NZ and see how it goes. It would still be possible to return to London for the December concerts if she is sufficiently recovered by then. If not, then she could stay in NZ and cancel the concerts. I think that would be a better idea than trying to tough it out in London. But then, I am no medic! Martin I think the change in climate would to Hayley good(a bit of sun always makes me feel better that and getting a tan helps  ) but I'm not sure how that longhaul flight would affect her at the current time |
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Post by Colin on Nov 25, 2008 0:09:27 GMT
Hi everyone
I've missed Hayley at Bournemouth and have booked for the Barbican next month. I will happily forgo the Barbican concert if it means that Hayley will get on the mend.
However, I'm concerned if this current illness is due to overwork (and stress from her record company) that it will only be exacerbated by the rapidly filling-up schedule that she now faces in February and March, especially if the rumoured Japanese tour for March and April is going ahead.
My only hope would be if the Barbican concert needs to be cancelled that it is postponed till next Christmas rather than fill up her schedule in early 2009 - I'm sure we'd all prefer Hayley kept well rather than kept playing concerts while she's ill.
All the best Hayley - please get well soon and don't think you're letting any of us down.
Kind regards
Colin
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Post by grant on Nov 25, 2008 0:14:14 GMT
Hi Martin, Dean and everyone
I also wondered whether or not it would be sensible for Hayley to return home to New Zealand and get herself sorted. However, as Dean says, what effect would such a long flight have?
The other thought that occurs to me is that you cannot be in a much better place than the UK for the best medical treatment. We don't actually know what is affecting Hayley; it may simply be a persistent bug, and some of these can take a month or more to shift, or it may be something a little more serious.
Whatever decisions that are taken in the days or weeks to come, we have to believe that they will be taken with Hayley's best interests at heart.
I also hope that it is possible for someone to keep us updated with her progress and recovery. That alone would help me sleep easier.
Best wishes
Grant
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Post by larryhauck on Nov 25, 2008 2:37:26 GMT
Grant,
I think that Hayley's management should let us know if Hayley's condition is serious or just a case of a bug and fatigue.
Not because we're entitled to know; but because we care so much for Hayley's well being.
If Hayley is suffering from fatigue than I think she should go home to New Zealand and be with her folks who could care for her as only parents can do.
If she has a more serious problem I still think she needs to be with family. Whatever the case I think she deserves the best care available , wherever it may be.
Larry
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Post by loveyou on Nov 25, 2008 3:45:24 GMT
Recover soon!
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Post by Martin on Nov 25, 2008 9:26:46 GMT
My only hope would be if the Barbican concert needs to be cancelled that it is postponed till next Christmas rather than fill up her schedule in early 2009 Hi Colin I doubt that a Christmas Concert would be postponed until early 2009!  Martin |
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Post by grant on Nov 25, 2008 10:11:53 GMT
I think that Hayley's management should let us know if Hayley's condition is serious or just a case of a bug and fatigue. Not because we're entitled to know; but because we care so much for Hayley's well being. Hi Larry I agree with you and have already intimated in a previous post that I hope Hayley's management will keep us up to date on the process of her recovery. Knowing Hayley is unwell and not hearing anything is not nice at all. Also, it is likely that the longer an illness goes on, the more serious it will be thought to be. In Hayley's case, anything that affects her singing ability is 'serious' in the case of you and I for example we would just carry on as normal and the fact that we had been unable to sing for a month would have been of little consequence! Best wishes Grant |
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Post by Jeff on Nov 25, 2008 10:43:36 GMT
My only hope would be if the Barbican concert needs to be cancelled that it is postponed till next Christmas rather than fill up her schedule in early 2009 Hi Colin I doubt that a Christmas Concert would be postponed until early 2009! Martin Well yes. Who wants to sing carols in February ! |
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Post by roger on Nov 25, 2008 12:03:43 GMT
I am sure Hayley appreciates all the get well messages but I am equally sure that she would not want her health discussed in any detail on a public forum. I therefore do not expect any regular updates from Bedlam Management unless they have a direct consequence on any scheduled events and we must put no expectation upon them to do so. If her condition forces her to cancel a concert, then of course we need to know. Anything more than that is private. All that has been made public is that Hayley has a chest infection. Because of the time it is taking, it is logical to assume that it might be a particularly nasty one but I have no reason to believe it is anything more than that. I know that many people here genuinely care about her, perhaps more than she realises and so to be concerned is perfectly understandable. I share your concern but I have no reason to believe that we have any cause to be unduly worried. I am sure many of us have our own opinions as to what exactly Hayley may be suffering from and what she should or shouldn't be doing but we are not best placed to judge and it isn't up to us to advise over and above what has already been said, and neither is speculation helpful. So by all means, continue to wish her a speady recovery but, in so doing, let's give her some time and a little privacy. Thanks you, Roger Take care, Hayley, and get well soon. |
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Post by Dean McCarten on Nov 25, 2008 14:49:05 GMT
Hi Colin I doubt that a Christmas Concert would be postponed until early 2009! Martin Well yes. Who wants to sing carols in February ! You could class it as Christmas come early.......  |
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Post by Dean McCarten on Nov 25, 2008 15:01:02 GMT
I therefore do not expect any regular updates from Bedlam Management unless they have a direct consequence on any scheduled events I would theorize that we may see a Official Newsletter/Email when Hayley is feeling better or when she is heading back home (like last year) I would like to say: Hayley get well soon. |
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Post by Dave on Nov 25, 2008 16:50:30 GMT
Hi Colin I doubt that a Christmas Concert would be postponed until early 2009! Martin Well yes. Who wants to sing carols in February ! Well, when working in a Manchester financial services office many years ago, we once had our Christmas office party in March, I kid you not! The restaurant staff were at first slightly bemused by it but soon got used to the idea and we had a wonderful time, complete with all the usual trimmings, three months out of season!  If Hayley's Barbican concert were to be postponed for any reason to February or March ( which at present it isn't!) I for one would be there and enjoying it - just as much as in December! So Hayley, best wishes from me too... and I hope you are soon up and about and back at work, doing all the things that you love best!  Dave |
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