Andy Pressland - Murketts

[E46CSL]

Many of you will know Andy has been unwell for a while. Here's a link to a thread that was started a few months ago.

https://nam3forum.com/forums/forum/csl-register/csl-register-main-discussion-centre/399517-get-well-soon-andy-pressland-murketts

With profound regret, I make this update today. Andy has been diagnosed with cancer of the liver & the pelvis.

And the Doctors have given him 3 more months He is not expected to undergo any intense medical therapy during this time.

He is at home still, but is reluctant to accept visitors. He has lost a lot of weight but is presently just about managing for himself. However it is likely he may be moved to a hospice at some stage.

If Andy will accept visitors, Adrian Gibbins, will inform us. Your messages can of course be sent to Adrian (preferably by email or post) and he will relay them to Andy:
[email protected]

I have asked what we can do for Andy, and it seems really not much. Adrian will keep me updated if some of us can go and meet Andy one day

I am really really sad - he is such a nice guy. My thoughts are with him and his family.

[azrael]

That is terrible news, I expected it was bad but not this bad after speaking with Adrian the week before last. I asked him to let us know if there is anything we can do, but as said very little I guess.

Such a nice guy and refreshing to deal with too.

Absolutely gutted

[glendog74]

Oh shit. That is sad news indeed.

I have yet to meet him but he has always been brilliant on the phone when i've rang. I had been given some indication that things may be looking up when i was at Murketts back in early October but this is obviously not to be the case.

My thoughts are with Andy and his family also.

Rob

[Thorney]

Email sent.

Lovely guy, a combination of prefessionism and personal touch which is lacking these days.

[_Nathan_]

Why is it that this c*nt of a disease seems attracted to the nice people in life?

Gutted.

[TANKSLAPPER]

Shocking News

My thoughts are with Andy and his family at this very low time.

T$

[Sailorbaz]

Oh God, so sorry to hear this.

I never met Andy, or even had any dealings with him but from feedback received on here, he's been nothing but helpful and very friendly.

My thoughts are with him and his family.
Horrible news.

[nigelb]

I felt compelled to register and leave my feedback on which is a very sad post indeed.

I think I am correct in saying that SailorBaz is the owner of my old CSL - and whilst that epic car was in my ownership, I had a lot of trouble with it, sadly. Murketts and most importantly Andy, were absolutley first class in trying to sort out the issues with it.

I have nothing but praise for Andy, he was an utter gentlemen when I was venting my spleen with my CSL woes.

My heartfelt sympathies go out to him and his family - I wish him the very best at this terrible time.

Nigel.

[NZ_M3]

Obviously I have never met the guy but have heard nothing but praises about him.

I know what it's like to have someone diagnosed with cancer; my brother was diagnosed with it a couple of years back and very luckily survived the subsequent treatment, only to have a stroke 5 years later after being given the all clear from the doctors - Somebody high above must have been looking after him and he survived that without any subsequent side effects (he's a very lucky soul - if you could call getting cancer and stroke lucky, surviving it definitely is). He is now as healthy as ever - so miracles do happen.

My best wishes go out to Andy and hope a miracle will happen upon him also.

[E46CSL]

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My best wishes go out to Andy and hope a miracle will happen upon him also.

It would be so wonderful if the miracle also happens for Andy.

I have just had a further update. The Docs are going to put him on a bout of steroids/hormones to make it easier for him. Whereas the initial prognosis was the stark reality, the Docs will be doing all they can to make life easier for dear Andy and hopefully he is with us for much longer.

Andy is feeling well today, and I hope that carries on. He is certainly determined to remain positive about everything.

[DuncanR]

Just logged on ..gutted is an understatement ... Shimmy and I just having a coffee ... will respond later.

[mattCSLnut]

I've been in close contact with Adrian and Co. @ Murketts since Andy went on his sick leave some months ago, constantly hopping & wishing for his return to rude health.
After dropping my CSL off with Murketts earlier on this morning, Adrian sadly informed me of this terrible news which has left a lump in my throat and very few words (apart from what's been kindly said already) to express my deepest sorrow to Andy, his family and to all that know him well.

As Tom has mentioned, miracle can & do happen and we certainly need one right now for Andy P.
We live in hope.

[AlexGTT]

I don't know Andy and have never dealt with Murketts. Most of my friends have and all bar non always spoke very highly of him, his service and his enthusiasm for BMW. I'd like to add my sorrow at hearing this news. There are very few people in the motor industry like him.

On a positive note, as mentioned miracles do happen. I'm sure he'll be in our thought's and those that do, their prayers.

[DuncanR]

I have sent the Shim on his way full of coffee and chicken sandwich after his trip to Murketts.
I can but echo the thoughts and words of you all ... there are no words really when this scourge on society calls ... by that sadly I mean Cancer ...not Shimmy ! ...
I mean no disrespect to Andy in that fun comment, but I for one am not writing him off , so lets try and keep some humour going amongst the obvious sadness of Andy's current, and hopefully temporary set back !
I could never thank him enough for the service he has extended to myself and the Broom ..so ... you get well soon Andy mate ....cos my gearbox is playing up !:thumbs:

[DazBlackCSL]

I don't know Andy and have never dealt with Murketts. Most of my friends have and all bar non always spoke very highly of him, his service and his enthusiasm for BMW. I'd like to add my sorrow at hearing this news. There are very few people in the motor industry like him.

On a positive note, as mentioned miracles do happen. I'm sure he'll be in our thought's and those that do, their prayers.

+ 1 Never had the pleasure of meeting or using him, but just wanted to extend my wishes also and hope that he keeps fighting :beer: