PH request for help

[Cobra Andy]

couple more photos from today

Edited by Cobra Andy on Saturday 11th December 18:05

[Broken]

Was a truly wonderful day, glad we could all help to make yours and Lillys day. Very emotional day but well worth the trip. Very happy to have given Russel a ride so he could see Lilly get her dream ride in the Stingray and hear the engines roar in the tunnel (even if I couldn't contribute much to the noise).

Today and through this thread you have shown us what truly special people you both are and today was the least we could do for you both.

Good to meet some fellow PHers today and happy to have contributed in a small way to making the day so good for Lilly.

Mark (black vRS)

[Scott330ci]

br d said:

That noise in the tunnel is something I won't ever forget.

Agreed. I don't think anyone will. Thanks again.

[Chevykevv]

I'm not usually moved being the strong alfa male that I am ( in my world anyway) but today I was touched by all the great people who showed up to give Lily & Russell a dream day, well done all of you.

Russell & Lily, as said before you are an inspiration to us all & wonderful people thank you for letting us be part of your special day, It's a day I'll never forget.

[NWVT]

Scott330ci said:

br d said:

That noise in the tunnel is something I won't ever forget.

Agreed. I don't think anyone will. Thanks again.

iv been on so many tunnel runs over the years and my god i dont think i have ever heard one so powerful as the one today the Tuneel running gods where with us today .

[PoleDriver]

Boshly said:

PoleDriver said:

FastLaneGirl said:

Nick put some pics up! I'll even allow the one of me stuffing my face if someone wishes to make a donation to see the horror!

An extra £10 for a picture of Gill doing a hamster impression!

You're on!

Now done, spill fella

I was offering £10 to see one! And I've paid as well because I misunderstood your message too!
That'll teach us!

[diablo_pete]

Wonderful to meet you Lily and Russel and family today. Was a privilage to be a part of this and join so many fellow PH'ers. This terrible disease statistically will effect 1 in 5 of us during our lifetimes. Seeing a loved one go though this is the hardest thing imaginable. Talking with Lily's sister it was clesr that Lily has had to cope with some awful effects and yet been so brave. Russel, your love of Lily was so evident, and your desire to see her happy today is testiment to this. Loving and comforting her is all that a man can do, and you should feel proud and at peace with your efforts.
I wish you all the very best for the future. Thank you for the hug Lily x

[Boshly]

Oh well, either Nick has one and posts or we've added £20 to a good cause erroneously

[NWVT]

im frantically editing just watermarking and theyl be up

[FastLaneGirl]

Uh oh!

[Toyless]

Fantastic effort everyone, just some brilliant support, well done.

As to DMN's post about today, I appear to have got a bit of dust in my eyes......

[ApexJimi]

This is just tremendous, I've been thinking about this all day and I'm *SO* glad it all came together

[ajprice]

It's great that this all came together today. Nice one .

[V8 Vette]

Got the Corvette out his morning. Headed for Clacketts, met up with some more Vettes and P/H'ds cruised down to Pease Pottage Services. Approaching I thought "I think this may be our coffee stop"? then a red Ferrari 430 pulled alongside with the driver in full Father Christmas outfit complete with beard, hat and tash, as we looked across, a little stunned, he held up a sign with " Ho Ho Ho " on it . I knew at once we were in the right place!! That set the tone for an asbsolutly splendid day. To meet Russell and Lilly and families at the hospice was truly inspiring and uplifting. What wonderful people they are.
The engine salute in the car park was really spectacular and Lillys face a picture as she grinned and thrust both thumbs in the air in reply. We all thought "Go for it Girl" and off we all set for a blast.
The tunnel was awesome, we went through twice making a sound not unlike a fleet of Apache gunship helicopters on full chat. ( not a rolled up window in sight )
Everyone had a day to remember. Thanks to all who helped with the arrangments, the hospice staff and all the Supercars that came and supported Russell and Lillys day.
Take care Russell and Lilly you are in our thoughts every day
ps:Choc Buns were mega, Gixer Ta !!

Edited by V8 Vette on Wednesday 29th December 21:56

[icg823]

Very dusty in my house as well tonight (& the wife slicing onions cooking downstairs).What an awesome day today must have been. Whish I could have bene there. Come on guys, more pics please!!
Congratulations to everybody involved, it gives me hope for the human race. Best wishes to Russell & Lily.
By the way, ons Discovery Turbo(Sky 523) today all day is Corvette Day (coincidence??)

PS: Absolutely love the tunnel video, going to use it as my ringtone!! Paid the deposit on a black V8Cobra yesterday, just have to hear that sound more often.

[knight]

Just to add that I had a wonderful time didn't go back to the hospice after the tunnels as I needed to get home as I am working tonight Russell, I would like to say if you or Lily need anything then please just ask, I am in Horsham so not far at all and work shifts so I tend to be at home more than at work

[Cobra Andy]

icg823 said:

Very dusty in my house as well tonight (& the wife slicing onions cooking downstairs).What an awesome day today must have been. Whish I could have bene there. Come on guys, more pics please!!
Congratulations to everybody involved, it gives me hope for the human race. Best wishes to Russell & Lily.
By the way, ons Discovery Turbo(Sky 523) today all day is Corvette Day (coincidence??)

PS: Absolutely love the tunnel video, going to use it as my ringtone!! Paid the deposit on a black V8Cobra yesterday, just have to hear that sound more often.

Glad to hear youve been converted enjoy the cob.
Appologies for the wobbly bits at the start of the tunnel we were getting wheelspin in 2nd & 3rd !!! tail end was wagging a little

[br d]

V8 Vette said:

Got the Corvette out his morning. Headed for Clacketts, met up with some more Vettes and P/H'ds cruised down to Pease Pottage Services. Approaching I thought "I think this may be our coffee stop"? then a red Ferrari 360 pulled alongside with the driver in full Father Christmas outfit complete with beard, hat and tash, as we looked across, a little stunned, he held up a sign with " Ho Ho Ho " on it . I knew at once we were in the right place!! That set the tone for an asbsolutly splendid day. To meet Russell and Lilly and families at the hospice was truly inspiring and uplifting. What wonderful people they are.
The engine salute in the car park was really spectacular and Lillys face a picture as she grinned and thrust both thumbs in the air in reply. We all thought "Go for it Girl" and off we all set for a blast.
The tunnel was awesome, we went through twice making a sound not unlike a fleet of Apache gunship helicopters on full chat. ( not a rolled up window in sight )
Everyone had a day to remember. Thanks to all who helped with the arrangments, the hospice staff and all the Supercars that came and supported Russell and Lillys day.
Take care Russell and Lilly you are in our thoughts every day
ps:Choc Buns were mega, Gixer Ta !!

Oi! It's a 430!
Great post though.

Edited by br d on Saturday 11th December 19:04

[2 Wycked]

knight said:

Just to add that I had a wonderful time didn't go back to the hospice after the tunnels as I needed to get home as I am working tonight Russell, I would like to say if you or Lily need anything then please just ask, I am in Horsham so not far at all and work shifts so I tend to be at home more than at work

I wondered who the Cerbera in the first few pictures belonged to. It's basically my ideal visual spec If only it were a 4.5, too.

I'm glad you all had a good day and remain gutted that I couldn't make it down.

[Mr Obertshaw]

Just thought I'd pop on to say what a great day today was and how nice it was to meet Lily and Russell. Things like this make me proud to be a pistonheader. The generosity everyone has shown is great, and anything that can make the slightest difference to someone else is well worth the effort.

Thanks Br d for the lift from Clackets, it was certainly a welcome upgrade from the cramped back seat of the BMW. If at anypoint you fancy reconsidering a swap for my micra just pm me

Nice to meet you all and I will try and get some photos up soon.