In the comments on Sunday’s entry, Chips wrote:
Margie, Beth and all my other loved friends in the John H Watson Society. My health does not allow me to continue my column Tid Bits.
I will try to publish some things as I can. I hate to be so abrupt but I have to do what I can when I can. Thank you my dear,dear, friends, Ron, One for whom the game always has been, always is now always will be, the Lord permitting, Afoot
Our Chips has been dealing with health issues for some time, and he had planned to share a bit about them tomorrow (July 26th), because it is also the date in his much-referenced chronology for Percy Phelps’s recovery from Brain Fever [NAVA].
This is so strangely appropriate to what I have to inform you all of. I waited to inform you because of my off-beat sense of humor coupled with a fanatical love of the Canon. I wanted to tie it in with this occurrence in the Canon. A few months ago I went in to hospital for some neurological programs. They tell me I have a small tumor that is causing some problems that could be called an attack of Brain Fever. We are huddling to figure out where to proceed next with treatment.
Our thoughts are with Chips and his loved ones. Ron, please know you have our love, our support, and all our best wishes.
Big hugs to our Chips. Get well soon!
All the best, Chips. My thoughts are with you.
Chips–
Wishing you only the best, always.
Best wishes Chips for a speedy recovery.
Paul Hartnett “Scout”
Hello, Chips,
Sheila/Daisy here from the Sound of the Baskervilles in Seattle (you know, Mopsy and Daisy). Gosh, I will miss your entries on the website–I have enjoyed them very much and learned so much. You have been so generous with your expertise, time, and energy.
You are right up on my “list” for special good wishes for all your needs.
Cheers, Daisy