NorwegianBlue...Condolences - please read

Deano1712 · Post by **Deano1712** » Mon 12 Dec, 2011 12:27

Neil's wife Sarah got in touch with me to leave a message on the forum:

Dear all,
I just wanted to let you know that Neil (NorwegianBlue) passed away last Monday after a long battle with cancer. I have met some of you guys and and know how much Neil enjoyed the rapport he had with you and your cars on the 'Z' drives. The last week has not been easy, and I am sorry that I could not tell you all personally.
Kind regards,
Sarah

I met Neil on several occasions, most recently in July on the last Yorkshire cruise I ran. He then was clearly poorly but in good form. I always thought Neil was a great bloke, a gent and a true Z enthusiast. He will be missed and my thoughts are with his family now.

Giles · Post by **Giles** » Mon 12 Dec, 2011 12:50

This is really sad news. Neil was a top bloke who made countless valuable contributions to this site and made many friends along the way

My thoughts are with his wife and family.

Kinda puts things into perspective

garyw · Post by **garyw** » Mon 12 Dec, 2011 12:59

I spent some time with Neil at the Yorkshire drive and he was talking to me about his health, he did seem very upbeat and loving life out in the Zed on that day.
He will be missed for his great company and massive input in collecting data on the MZ3 numbers.

My thoughts are with his family.

garyw

Z3cade · Post by **Z3cade** » Mon 12 Dec, 2011 13:07

Sorry to hear this News..

All the best for you and your family in these hard times Sarah..

Phil · Post by **Phil** » Mon 12 Dec, 2011 13:12

That is so so sad.
Neil was a regular attendee on the early Drive and Dines in his Phoenix yellow S54 and his car was one of the famous 3 phoenixs we had lined up one night.
He was the keeper of the S54 database and I know he wanted to find all 73 rhd cars.
He was a super bloke and will be sadly missed indeed.
Marise and I offer our sincerest condolences to Sarah and family.
Our thoughts are with you.
RIP Neil

Jonttt · Post by **Jonttt** » Mon 12 Dec, 2011 13:26

RIP Neil.

Although I never met Neil personally I did communicate with him with regard to his S54 database and he was obviously passionate about the cars.

I'm sure through his great work on here his memory will stay with us and especially for future S54 owners.

shantybeater · Post by **shantybeater** » Mon 12 Dec, 2011 13:49

Rest In Peace, the community will miss you...

swamper · Post by **swamper** » Mon 12 Dec, 2011 14:19

condolences to the family..
R.I.P Neil

Phoenix Nights · Post by **Phoenix Nights** » Mon 12 Dec, 2011 14:34

I'm so sad to read this.

While I've been out of the Zed world for years now, I can clearly remember that it was through Neil that I got the bug for all things Phoenix Yellow and S54.

I'd gone round to his house to buy some chrome side gills for my old Z3, saw his Phoenix Yellow beauty on the drive, and there and then knew that in due course I had to have one. And I did.

As others have said, a great guy who did such a lot for this little community.

Gazza · Post by **Gazza** » Mon 12 Dec, 2011 15:28

I never had the opportunity to meet Neil but we conversed a couple of times Re the S54 Register.

My condolences go to His Wife Sarah and Family

z3bedee · Post by **z3bedee** » Mon 12 Dec, 2011 16:26

I'm really sorry to hear this about Neil. I met him on the last Yorkshire cruise and thought he was a really nice fella and a true Zed enthusiast. My sincere condolences go to his wife and family.

Alfie · Post by **Alfie** » Mon 12 Dec, 2011 16:28

Really sad news.

As others, he and I conversed many times about the S54 register.
We would always email each other straight away when we found another car or piece of information to add to the list.
I shall see that spreadsheet with different eyes and feelings from now on.

My condolences to his family.

Alfie.

Canman · Post by **Canman** » Mon 12 Dec, 2011 16:38

Sorry to hear this
condolences to the family
R.I.P Neil

maurice the martian · Post by **maurice the martian** » Mon 12 Dec, 2011 16:48

Really sad news,we met Neil on the yorkshire cruise this year ,and found him to be a really top guy.
Condolences to all his family
R.I.P Neil
Maurice/Andrea.

pingu · Post by **pingu** » Mon 12 Dec, 2011 17:24

Sad, sad news. My condolences to Neil's family.

Titan · Post by **Titan** » Mon 12 Dec, 2011 17:27

We met Neil on our first ever cruise and last saw him on the Yorkshire cruise in 2011.
His long struggle is finally over and our condolences go to his wife and family.

Dot & Terry

billz · Post by **billz** » Mon 12 Dec, 2011 17:55

Not good news just before xmas. Our condolences to his family and friends.
bill

siwilson · Post by **siwilson** » Mon 12 Dec, 2011 19:18

Very sad news. My thoughts are with his family and friends.

aceman · Post by **aceman** » Mon 12 Dec, 2011 19:19

I never met Neil but as said it was quite obvious from his posts he was very passionate about the Z3 and a great loss to this community.

My condolences to his family he will be fondly remembered.

RIP

zedwheels · Post by **zedwheels** » Mon 12 Dec, 2011 21:09

Deepest sympathies to all Neils family on such a sad loss....

Post by **Robert T** » Mon 12 Dec, 2011 21:32

My sincere condolences to all Neil's family. Neil, I never met you, but I share an affinity with anyone who has or has had the big C, and a passion for zeds also. You will be sadly missed around here. RIP.

R.

hornel Z3M · Post by **hornel Z3M** » Mon 12 Dec, 2011 21:36

Have been reading some of neil`s posts and he was a true Zedder. Deepest sympathy to the family. Paul (South Wales)

stu · Post by **stu** » Mon 12 Dec, 2011 21:45

A top chap, great fun and a huge loss. Very sad hearing this. Deepest sympathies to Neil's family and numerous friends. Rest In Peace.

Ian_C · Post by **Ian_C** » Mon 12 Dec, 2011 21:56

Sincere condolences to Neil's family.

Neil was a real enthusiast and will be sorely missed by the zed community. RIP.

Jamezee · Post by **Jamezee** » Mon 12 Dec, 2011 21:57

I only met Neil once on the Yorkshire cruise this year, he was a nice fella. Condolences to his wife and family.

TrickyZ1 · Post by **TrickyZ1** » Tue 13 Dec, 2011 12:07

I met Neil on Deano's Yorkshire cruise earlier this year. A top bloke, and a proper zed enthiusiast. I'm so sad to hear this news. My condolences go to his wife and family.

Rich

Cloz · Post by **Cloz** » Tue 13 Dec, 2011 12:27

It's really sad to ear.
Condolences to the family.

Claude

macca · Post by **macca** » Tue 13 Dec, 2011 16:39

I didn't have the pleasure of meeting Neil, but it's always sad when you lose somebody, especially around this time of year. Please accept my sincere condolences.

whiteminks · Post by **whiteminks** » Wed 14 Dec, 2011 21:46

Such sad news

I thought I was all alone in Lincolnshire with my S54 and then one day, filling up Sharky with 99ron in Tesco's Lincoln,.............. I thought I was hallucinating................
A phoenix yellow S54 drove straight in front of me......... I think we were both as surprised as each other to see two such rare beasts in close proximity!

Neil was visiting his Mum.
I posted up a 'spotted' and he replied it was him.
I parked up between him and Paul (Spunky M- black S54 on the Yorkshire Cruise)
It was lovely to finally meet and they were both so kind to me ( even though I am a girl) and full of info and enthusiasm for my car.
He will so sadly missed and such a hard act to follow. God bless.

Boysie · Post by **Boysie** » Thu 15 Dec, 2011 09:36

Sad News.
My thoughts are with his family and friends.

pingu · Post by **pingu** » Thu 15 Dec, 2011 13:08

Life is full of little snippets and my snippet with Neil was when I spoke to him about his number (N3 BHP) and told him that my dad had N18 BHP. It seems nothing, but it's a memory.

Oh, and nearly running into the back of him on the same cruise.

Jamezee · Post by **Jamezee** » Thu 15 Dec, 2011 23:22

It was a lovely motor, I followed Neil on part of that cruise...........