nowtelse2do Posted June 14, 2018 Report Share Posted June 14, 2018 (edited) Some of our regular and-not-so regular members of the forum may not be aware of the sad news that Alec Pringle passed away last night. I was asked by one of the overseas members to post here, to give everybody who benifited from Alec's wisdom and enjoyed the humour, insight and common sense of his postings the opportunity to share their condolences with Alec's family and friends. Can I also personally send our own condolences to you Diane and Tom. You did him proud and gave him that extra strength he needed. There are a couple of more members who I think should also be in our thoughts. Jean (don't know surname) and Paul Harvey. Get well soon the both of you. Dave and Eve. Edited June 14, 2018 by nowtelse2do Quote Link to post Share on other sites
John Bracher Posted June 14, 2018 Report Share Posted June 14, 2018 As I read this, I felt myself physically droop in the chair. Such a shame. Only conversed with Alec a couple of times, but what a fine, enlightened, straight talking chap. He will be sorely missed by all the forumites I'm sure. Best wishes to the family. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sidescreen Posted June 15, 2018 Report Share Posted June 15, 2018 Sad news.., another legend has gone... RIP Alec! My sincere condoleances to Alec's family and all his friends! He will be missed for his straight forward opinons in particular... Best wishes to all. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kevin bryant Posted June 15, 2018 Report Share Posted June 15, 2018 A massive loss to the club. Rest in Peace Alec. Keep the Pringle flag flying guys. Thinking of you. Kev Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AndrewP Posted June 15, 2018 Report Share Posted June 15, 2018 I'm lost for words...Alec was and remains engrained in my experience within and outside of this forum. I had pleasure of dropping in whilst back in the UK a number of years ago with he and Diane welcomed us with open arms during a difficult time in my life. You'll be sorely missed Alec.. All our thoughts from across the world.. Andrew Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dave Larnder Posted June 15, 2018 Report Share Posted June 15, 2018 Crossed swords with him on a few occasions, but no hard feelings, Sad to hear of his passing, condolences to his wife and family. Dave Quote Link to post Share on other sites
openroad Posted June 15, 2018 Report Share Posted June 15, 2018 I am so sorry to hear the news about Alec, in my book he was a great bloke , and a spade was a spade, We will all miss his Knowledge and Banter most dearly. My Heartfelt condolences to Diane and Tom, what a battle that you all fought. All the best, Conrad. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MikeF Posted June 15, 2018 Report Share Posted June 15, 2018 That is sad news indeed. Although not unexpected it is still a blow,For us of course but especially for His family.My condolences. I never met him but always enjoyed his robust contributions. We did speak a couple of times especially about magic pellets and he was as knowlegable and forthright there as on everything thing else. Cheers Alec. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rodbr Posted June 15, 2018 Report Share Posted June 15, 2018 (edited) Alec was a man who had strong opinions, a wicked sense of humour, and a strong ethical standpoint. We crossed swords on many occasions and anyone that had the dubious pleasure of the wit will never forget him. One night I spent with himself and Diane and his pussycat Tyson, we (Alec and I) talked till the wee sma" hours over copious wine and Scotch. Diane just went to bed muttering. The following morning I seem to remember Diane just shaking her head, chuckling and I don't think there was much sympathy for the very thick haeds in her manner that morning. I still had 400 miles with a trailer, and Alec had insisted we hide the trailer overnight, curses trying to extract it while under the influence.In hindsight a man with a plan! Can I out drink the Scots laddie? Once met never forgotten. Goodbye old friend and my sincere condolences to Diane and Tom. Best regards Rod Edited June 15, 2018 by Rodbr Quote Link to post Share on other sites
simonjrwinter Posted June 15, 2018 Report Share Posted June 15, 2018 I met Alec only a couple of times, but what a guy, pleasant, knowledgeable and always willing to offer advice. This forum (and indeed the world) will be a much poorer place without his insight, wisdom and humour. Very best wishes and condolences to Diane and Tom. When Alec makes his final journey, lets hope we the TR enthusiasts, can do him proud....... This is indeed a sad day. Rest in peace Alec. Regards Simon & Lita Winter Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JRCWeedon Posted June 15, 2018 Report Share Posted June 15, 2018 Some of our regular and-not-so regular members of the forum may not be aware of the sad news that Alec Pringle passed away last night. I was asked by one of the overseas members to post here, to give everybody who benifited from Alec's wisdom and enjoyed the humour, insight and common sense of his postings the opportunity to share their condolences with Alec's family and friends. Can I also personally send our own condolences to you Diane and Tom. You did him proud and gave him that extra strength he needed. There are a couple of more members who I think should also be in our thoughts. Jean (don't know surname) and Paul Harvey. Get well soon the both of you. Dave and Eve. I was very sorry to hear the news of Alec I had known him for more years than I care to remember albeit on an intermittent basis. Alec was larger than life and whilst I may not have agreed with his politics meeting him was always entertaining. My very best wishes Diane and Tom. Regards John Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Graham Posted June 15, 2018 Report Share Posted June 15, 2018 Really sad to hear this news, a great guy who always spoke his mind my condolences to his familly he will be sorely missed on this forum Graham Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Marc R Posted June 15, 2018 Report Share Posted June 15, 2018 My sincere condolences to Alec's family and all his relatives! A true and experienced Triumph enthusiast and expert. Regards Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Down Posted June 15, 2018 Report Share Posted June 15, 2018 Alec was one of the most helpful people on the Forum, we never met but he went out of his way several times to solve some of my problems, a true stalwart. I will miss his cutting humour his straight talking and his tremendous knowledge on most things motoring, Triumphs, the racing scene and much else. Alec did not suffer fools gladly a trait I find most endearing in this age where very few dare to speak their mind. Sincere condolences to his family, RIP Alec you were a TR great and an irreplaceable loss to the Forum and the world as it is now. Paul Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dic Doretti Posted June 15, 2018 Report Share Posted June 15, 2018 Alec, a true one off with a vast range of knowledge which he was only to happy to share. He will be sorely missed and this forum will be a poorer place. Richard Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tr7v8 Posted June 15, 2018 Report Share Posted June 15, 2018 (edited) Thanks for everyone's comments, to make light of the situation, this is a photo of the old man, taken at Spa sept 2017. His hair growing dispite mass chemo. He insisted on going again, there was friends he had to see! I most remember him on this trip recounting Chevron testing at 170mph, in the 70's(60's?), while avoiding children running across the track from a farmhouse. Thankfully the circuit isn't quite that dangerous now-a-days, though much shorter. He's still achieved so much for people since then, but this was our last trip away together. RIP Dad Oh back to making light of the situation. Feel free to caption the daft photo! Tom Pringle Edited June 15, 2018 by tr7v8 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ben Freer Posted June 15, 2018 Report Share Posted June 15, 2018 Heck Tom That's a hell of of a photo to suggest a caption for ! .........I'll have to think awhile......... meantime ....thinking of you all Ben Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tr7v8 Posted June 15, 2018 Report Share Posted June 15, 2018 (edited) Just the last photo of us I could find on Louise's (the wife's) phone. I'll start with an easy one I heard the MG is lapping faster than the Triumph. Edited June 15, 2018 by tr7v8 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
John Morrison Posted June 15, 2018 Report Share Posted June 15, 2018 'Bloody Hell son, can't drink like I used too' John. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TR NIALL Posted June 15, 2018 Report Share Posted June 15, 2018 Umm a Drink would be a Bloody Good Idea. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Peter Cobbold Posted June 15, 2018 Report Share Posted June 15, 2018 " Did they say its lapping 10mph faster with Broquet pellets in the fuel tank ? Bo****ks. They'll be saying my hair's rougher than a badger's arse next." All the best Tom. Peter Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DaveN Posted June 16, 2018 Report Share Posted June 16, 2018 Looking at the photo and the first thing that popped into my mind was ....Einstein!???? and..... Logic will get you from A to B. Imagination (a TR) will take you everywhere Condolences and all the best to the family. Dave Quote Link to post Share on other sites
michaeldavis39 Posted June 16, 2018 Report Share Posted June 16, 2018 Did you really enter me in for a Billy Connolly competition? Best Wishes Tom Quote Link to post Share on other sites
John Bracher Posted June 16, 2018 Report Share Posted June 16, 2018 Having accepted the challenge of having his hair styled at the 'MG drivers barbershop', Alec was somewhat concerned over the 'final lookover' before paying! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisR-4A Posted June 16, 2018 Report Share Posted June 16, 2018 (edited) So when did you start using the same Barber as President Trump and Kim Jong Un "Rock on Tommy" Edited June 16, 2018 by potts4a Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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