Only want to apologise for not replying here or fb for not knowing what to say gem xxxxxxx
deepest condolences to you gem and all family and friends. a great loss to all communities an d everyone who knew neil. sadly i did not but enjoyed all his postings on here. i am so shocked as i am sure everyone else is.
rest in peace neil. guls xxx
..... So long to write that the cat has given up vying for attention and yowling to be fed...
And vomited on my flip-flop! :fuckinghell: :-x
It's been said many times that I am a gobshite, and during many conversations, I would be my opinionated knowitall self, and in one sentence, Neil would stop me in my tracks, and say to him "I hadn't thought of, or considered that viewpoint."
A very intelligent, and thoughtful man, he was able to pass information with intelligence, research and humour.
I guess one of the highest compliments I could give him, is that on a number of forums people have posed the question of a 'fantasy dinner table' where you could invite guests dead or alive. If I were to host a dinner party of people I have met through the swinging scene, his name on the list would be a certainty.
Like many people, we take each other for granted. I went to an airshow this weekend, and met up with a couple of friends I have not seen for 8yrs. You always think they will be around, and say "I must go and see them soon."
I have to change my way of thinking for a number of people.
If I do this, then in a perverse way, I have Neil to thank. I can honestly say he is, in some small way, influenced me.
Thank you Neil.
P.S. Gem - I wish I could find the words to say to you. I will work on it. xxx
We were so shocked when we found out through friends on here that Neil had died, we are sorry for your loss Gem really gobsmacked he was a great poster on here, as others have said before you may not have always agreed with his POV or what ever! But no on deserves to have this happen to them. I know how I would feel if I ever lost MY soul mate Busty, I would just give up or, or, actually no! I just cannot imagine how your feeling Gem I know we have not always seen eye to eye a lot of the time, but that is, way, way the past now.
You must find a way to carry on not just for your own sake but for his, I'm sure he would be playing holy hell with you, if you were to give up (as would all your friends on here) so after you have mourned him. Pick your self up dust off your shoes and remember him with a huge smile on your face. Things will get better one day and if you do need things give people a shout, especially the old school lot you know how we all do come together when shit like this happens or if there is a good piss up on the cards.
All the Best me and Busty. xxx
I have only encountered Neil in the forums, I was told about this sad lost in the chat rooms having not ventured in here for a while. I always looked forward to what Neil had to say over the years. As others have echoed he made me laugh, ponder, Smile and learn with his words and skill in writing. I was totally shocked and moved when I heard the news about someone I had not even met but feel I had got to know just a little bit from these forums.
What a lovely person he was, such a sad loss.
My thoughts and best wishes are with those that knew and loved him.
Minx
xxx
Im still struggling to come to terms with this and its taken me till now to be able to write something without turning into a blubbering mess.
Neil was my friend, a fantastically unique, funny, smart, witty and trusted friend....the best of the best.
I will miss our chats, putting the world to rights, swapping music recommendations, chattin shit, being daft and basically acting like a couple of sixteen year olds.
I remember one particular night when we were both a bit worse for wear (smashed off our faces would be more accurate) you gave me one of your deep and meaningful quotes .
Ive never forgot it mate, in fact its on my facebook favourite quotes thingy and has been for a few years now.
As we were smashed at the time i dont think i remember it word for word but its pretty close, and reading it again kinda sums you up and how i will best remember you fella....
"Its your life. so do with it what you choose, when you choose to do it, with who ever or what ever you choose to do it with.
Never worry about flying in the face of convention, going against the grain of what society requires or expects of you, and be proud to tell them so .
Never care what others may think, your life choices have nothing to do with anyone else, its their problem to overcome, not yours to justify.
So live your life how you want to live it.......but always be mindful of one thing .....
Harm no one......which may sound easy, but may be the hardest of things to do!!"
Neilinleeds
We were due to meet up soon for a gig at Jodrell Bank, i cant think of a more "other worldly" place to see Sigur Ros than at a giant space telescope that listens to stars, galaxies, the universe and the heavens.
I know youll be there mate, prolly flickin the V`s at me coz youve got the best seat in the house sat a`top of that big dish thingy, boppin away an avin a right ole time.
I will miss you my friend,
Love you always,
Dino xxx
Damned fine words there Dino. :sad:
Oh Little Gem....I am so sorry to hear of your Loss....
Neil was a fine fine Man and someone that always had time for me and I will never forget that....
There is a special Party going on in Heaven with him at the head of the table...
I think its testament to the special kind of person Neil was, to see so many old faces pop back, just to pass on their feelings of shock and disbelief, or a kind word for Gem, or to share happy thoughts of him.
He made a difference to many peoples lives, in big ways, or in small ways, but all who knew and loved him, have had their lives changed for the better for him being in it, in whatever capacity, weather it be a real life friend, a virtual friend, a forum opponent, someone that he played with, or whatever.
He would be proud, and probably amused to have moved so many people to dust off their SH passwords and post once again!
There's not a day goes by since I heard the terrible news about Neil that I don't think about him. It's so sad and he will be missed by everyone. :sad: I'm very glad I got to meet him on more than one occasion and, like everyone else here, I LOVED reading his posts! RIP Neil. Little Gem my heart goes out to you. xx
I haven't been on site for a while and this is really not what I expected to come back to!
I'm so sorry to hear of your loss Gem. I never met Neil but he always kept me entertained by his posts. A great loss to all who knew him as well as those who will never have the pleasure.
One in a million Nellie and I still haven't really got the words.
I have cried and laughed and shouted at you, searched out old posts (I wish you wouldn't go back and delete so many ya bugger),dredging memories of what a wonderful and passionate man you were.
You will be truly missed and I don't think you ever truly realised the impact that you made on so many people's lives.
That said, I expect to find a fully established ironing goldfish service when I come and join you and kbuk - no slacking!!
Gem my heart is with you at this time.
Jas
XXX
What can we say that has not already been said with great eloquence by many people who knew Neil better than us
Just that though its been a few years since we last saw you both we will remember Neil with great fondness
Loads of hugs
Jane n Dave xxxx