Wishing my buddy and News1130 traffic guru Bruce Williams the best of luck today as he has colon cancer surgery. Saw Bruce a couple of weeks ago and he's got a real positive state of mind about this. It appears to have been detected early and its his intention to be around for a long time to watch his grandson grow up.
Bruce an I shared some overnights and and a lot of laughs at 'JR FM in the early 90s,and I always looked forward to jawing with him before his shift. One of a kind you are, Mr.Williams. Don't let that bastard C grind you down!
Just spoke with Bruce's wife and she says things went a bit better than expected today. The surgeons were able to use laser surgery to remove the growth and are confident they got it all. Next up is making sure there are no leaks, and then yet-to-be-determined post-hospital treatment.
Bruce knows about the best wishes being sent his way, and thanks everyone for them!
I would like to add my name here as well. I've never met Bruce, but he sure kept me company in the car for many years during that long drawn out daily commute from Aldergrove to Vancouver that I had to deal with. Get well real soon !!!
Wishing you a speedy recovery Bruce. Mornings just aren't the same without you and Kimmie. This kid they have filling in for you is dreadful. Send him back to Smithers.
The world has two kinds of people. Cat people and idiots.
Best wishes and good vibes for a speedy recovery, Bruce!
Mike Cleaver Broadcast Services Engineering, News, Voice work and Consulting Vancouver, BC, Canada 54 years experience at some of Canada's Premier Broadcasting Stations
Bruce ...I think you'll be calling me soon to collect on that $4.99 parking fee that I still owe you from that night in '81 when we went together in your car to see Christopher Cross at the Colesium. God speed.
...LEFT PLACES I SHOULDA STAYED, STAYED PLACES I SHOULDA LEFT...
PicturesForYourEars wrote:....that night in '81 when we went together in your car to see Christopher Cross at the Colesium.
Even if it was the 80's, why??? ( of course, this coming from a guy who went to a Bee Gees concert at the same place two years earlier). Oh wait!...1981. The golden age of free tickets, booze and swag. I get it. Seriously, Bruce, all my best. We guys (and gals) care about our own.
"You don't know man! I was in radio man! I've seen things you wouldn't believe!"
This particular ChrisCross show that Bruce and I went to was the absolute worst concert we'd ever seen and then to add to the grand spectacle EVERY amp and loudspeaker went dead on the stage...now we coundn't even hear the misery. Even the light show. ALL power to the stage! They looked like idiots. It was quite sad and funny at the same time. Memories, huh, Bruce!
Of course moving forward from the eighties there were also those memorable days when I used to be Neumann Sennheiser's board op. Another story!
Get well soon Bruce. You've paid the 'Fifer'. inside joke.
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...LEFT PLACES I SHOULDA STAYED, STAYED PLACES I SHOULDA LEFT...
From back in the Christopher Cross era, didn't Bruce drive a Camaro or Firebird with personalized "CKLG" plates on it that was often parked on Brunette just east of Schoolhouse and Hoy's Market?
Those who danced were thought to be quite insane by those who couldn't hear the music.