stuart Posted June 16, 2018 Report Share Posted June 16, 2018 "What do you mean its my round!" RIP Alec, see you on the other side mate Stuart. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TR5tar Posted June 16, 2018 Report Share Posted June 16, 2018 "Heavens to mergatroid, if that MG is lapping faster than the Triumph, the TR driver is going to get this brolly where the sun don't shine when I catch hold of him". It's a lovely photo Tom. Humour is the best defense. Remember the happy times. RIP Alec. Darren Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DaveR Posted June 16, 2018 Report Share Posted June 16, 2018 Sorry to hear Alec as gone. He was one of the original true enthusiast's. RIP Alec. Dave Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fireman049 Posted June 16, 2018 Report Share Posted June 16, 2018 (edited) "Tom, what do you mean I look like Harpo Marx!!" Tom. Edited June 16, 2018 by Fireman049 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kiwican Posted June 16, 2018 Report Share Posted June 16, 2018 My condolences to Alec's family and larger TR family. I only had the pleasure of reading his posts which were always entertaining. I suspect there is a Mr Joseph Lucas who is keeping his head down at the moment as he is probably going to be getting a bollocking very soon about his electrical system. Simon Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mk1PI Posted June 16, 2018 Report Share Posted June 16, 2018 Condolences to the Pringles clan, I only met Alec and Diane once, eating cakes in Dorset on the RBRR. I always admired his forthright opinions, whether obviously correct or debatable! He helped me out with a NOS AP racing "grey" clutch cover - made for Group 4 Rally cars - still looking forward to see if the stirring concrete analogy is appropriate RIP Alec , the TR community is poorer without you Quote Link to post Share on other sites
scotty Posted June 17, 2018 Report Share Posted June 17, 2018 Truly sorry to hear this , a guy who would always stand for and do the right thing. Gave me a good pep talk when I was at my lowest , will always be grateful. My condolences to his family . Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ragtag Posted June 17, 2018 Report Share Posted June 17, 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 Badfrog and a Badger's arse Quote Link to post Share on other sites
harveyrj Posted June 17, 2018 Report Share Posted June 17, 2018 I've been a forum member for a long time, but have posted rarely. Alec was a complex but thoroughly decent chap. My conversations with him were interesting and enriching. To his family, my condolences. Alec, gute Fahrt. Richard Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chris59 Posted June 17, 2018 Report Share Posted June 17, 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! IMG-20180615-WA0007.jpg Tom Pringle Can't remember if it was on his way, from or back, from Spa, but we spent (Diane, Karine -my own missus-, Alec and me) a nice evening meal in a restaurant in Valenciennes, the closest town to my home. It wasn't the first (far from this) time we met, neither the last, but it was one of the very nice moment we spent together. As write in the "member area" (I hate this), I bet he is chatting with my soul mate Badfrog now. Edited June 17, 2018 by Chris59 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jerrytr5 Posted June 17, 2018 Report Share Posted June 17, 2018 I only met Alec a few times but like many have benefited from his huge knowledge and uncompromising style. He will be very much missed and the Register is poorer for his passing. My thoughts are with you, Diane and your family. Jerry Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rodbr Posted June 18, 2018 Report Share Posted June 18, 2018 Picture caption: Alec. "Hey Tom" Tom. "Yes Dad" Alec. "You recommended this Alpecin German engineering for your hair stuff". Tom, " Yeeeees! Alec, " Well it's just too damn much, as always the Germans have gone over the top,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, too much power" Rest easy my friend! Rod Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nigel C Posted June 18, 2018 Report Share Posted June 18, 2018 Just got back from working away to find out this very sad news but also relieved in away as illness in anyway did not suite the man. Had some great late night "chats" on a varied selection of campsites over the years.......... I think the only bit of me that isn't sorry is my liver...... Love to Diane & Tom and there's still plenty of room in "Peerless Towers" at the IWE if you fancy a natter. Caption: "f**k me Tom, they even race MG's with open back driving gloves" Quote Link to post Share on other sites
V8 Lady Posted June 21, 2018 Report Share Posted June 21, 2018 (edited) I am thankful to have all your support over the last 2 years, it meant a lot to both of us. I received a beautiful perfumed array of flowers from the Register so I rang the office to thank them yesterday. They have arranged a room where we can share memories of Alec at Lincoln, photos and written anecdotes will be appreciated. There will be a memorial moment for him around 3pm on Saturday - please look in program or check at the Register desk. We are not having a formal funeral this week for several reasons - our granddaughter is due next week so I do not wish Tom & Lou to do 300 mile trip. I have had surgery recently and am very sore. Something I have hinted at during Alec's saga but rather kept to myself has had to be done. So please HUG ME GENTLY at Lincoln ! And as local support has been amazing I want to be able to spend time arranging a memorial for him here at a time better suited. Obviously you will be welcome here too - please let me know at Lincoln or message me if you wish to come. I will be adding a Charity Just Giving for donations asap However Alec's private Cremation is early on Friday morning - I shall follow him there in his Jag - so please raise a glass, cheer, say a prayer, take a photo of something special, anything that feels right for you. Edited June 21, 2018 by V8 Lady Quote Link to post Share on other sites
simonjrwinter Posted June 21, 2018 Report Share Posted June 21, 2018 (edited) Alecs was a life that needs to be celebrated. We shall be thinking of you (and him) on Friday morning. Simon & Lita Winter Edited June 21, 2018 by simonjrwinter Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Don H. Posted June 21, 2018 Report Share Posted June 21, 2018 Here's a photo of Alec taken inside West Kennet Long Barrow in Wiltshire in May 2015. Posted here to give the many online and over-the-phone friends who'd not had the pleasure of spending time in person with Alec a glimpse of the man. Click on photo to enlarge. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chris59 Posted June 24, 2018 Report Share Posted June 24, 2018 Badfrog and a Badger's arse Lady Anne in the background, with the first version of her short screen Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ben Freer Posted June 24, 2018 Report Share Posted June 24, 2018 I bumped in to Julian Richards (of TRarchaeology fame) at the Wilton Wake-up Breakfast meeting today. He had made his own tribute to Alec posted on the windscreen of his TR3a. (I thought my TR had patina untill I saw Julian's a couple of years ago!). Apologies for the poor photograph. It reads: "Alec Pringle 1951-2018 In fond memory of Alec Pringle - a TR man through and through who over the years helped and guided TR owners around the world Rest in Peace Alec" He told me that YLJ 528 followed the cortege on Friday. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Don H. Posted June 24, 2018 Report Share Posted June 24, 2018 Julian will be at the IWE on Saturday, too, for those of you who'd like to say hi. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lebro Posted June 24, 2018 Report Share Posted June 24, 2018 That's good, hope to see him again. Bob. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TorontoTim Posted June 25, 2018 Report Share Posted June 25, 2018 Say hi from Jan and me, Bob! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Don H. Posted June 25, 2018 Report Share Posted June 25, 2018 Julian will be there with Jeff, who's a recent TR6 owner (a nice one, too!) and is the mechanic who's done a lot of work on the Pringle Pennant, Diane's TR4 restoration, and other cars in the family fleet. (Jeff and his mates have done much of the work on Julian's Mallock clubman, too.) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pogo Posted June 25, 2018 Report Share Posted June 25, 2018 (edited) Be nice to see Julian and Jeff again. Don - are you going to be at the IWE? Rog Edited June 25, 2018 by Pogo Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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