Sad news about an SEr

[tut]

That is terrible news to hear, Phil was one of our earliest Members and moved over to the new Forum from old along with the rest of us.

hallo, Im Phil, and im an elise driver

Wanted one for years. Finally decided B8gger it and got one.
Mostly coz simon wouldnae leave me alone
Tis a 111R.
Got it at the start of the year, so just getting used to it.
Great fun

He had only just posted that he was recovering from a multiple knee fracture but it sounds as if he must have had a sudden stroke/heart failure. I had met him a few times over the years, but if any one on here is a friend of his, please pass on our sympathies to his family.

tut

[rossybee]

Tut, not sure what his issues were, all he mentioned was having a reaction to antibiotics.

It's me with the fractured knee.

As above though, if anyone knows any of his friends or family, please pass on our condolences from the group.

[ChrisG]

What a shame. I've known Phil since around 1999 when we both stayed close to Blairgowrie and were in to Subaru Impreza's.

As mention, Phil was a complete gentleman.

RIP.

[ed]

So sorry to read this. Thoughts are with family and friends. RIP

[simon]

As above though, if anyone knows any of his friends or family, please pass on our condolences from the group.

I'll pass all the messages on to his sister and maybe send her the link to this thread too.

[mxvx]

Very sad news. It's a strange feeling having read a lot of someone's posts but never met them especially as he came across as a thoroughly decent chap and shared our love of lotus.

RIP Phil.

[AllyY]

So sad - as said above, puts things into perspective - condolences to family & friends.

[scott_e]

Lost for words Simon, so so sorry to hear this. Absolutely tragic. Thoughts completely with his family. Such a warm kind hearted fellow, you could not hope to meet a nicer person.

[Barney_McGrew]

I'm in complete shock!
I had known Phil since high school. When I stayed in Blair we Subaru'd and cycled together.
When he found out I'd gotten an Elise, I think he was more excited than I was. When it then turned out to be the worst car I'd ever owned, I'm sure he was more gutted than I was
My thoughts are with everyone at this sad, sad time.

PG.

[SAJ]

Sad news indeed, I didn't know him myself but to hear of someone in there 40s go feels long before their time. Just goes to show we all assume old age is a given.

[tut]

Never have taken it for granted Saj, but now that I am there I would have preferred it to go on for a little while longer. Tis the ones that are left behind that go through the suffering.

For Phil in his 40's it should not be.

tut

[AJT]

Commiserations to his friends and family. RIP Phil.

[rawsco]

This is very sad news, it won't be easy for his friends or family. Hopefully they know we are thinking of therm.

[StiflerMR2]

Very sad news. I never had the pleasure of meeting Phil but I always enjoyed his posts on the forums and its evident how well he was liked.

Condolences to his friends and family.

[Shug]

Only just read this - so sorry to hear, Simon.

Phil was a lovely guy, proper gent, as a few have said. Didn't often see him, but ran into him a few times at SE events years ago and was a really nice bloke to have a chinwag with. Kept in touch a little through Facebook and it seems insane to think it's not a name I'll see pop up again.

Really sad.