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Message started by Nick Loveday on 13.07.2010 at 21:37:16

Title: Update - Phil Angus
Post by Nick Loveday on 13.07.2010 at 21:37:16
You will all be as relieved and delighted as I am to find out that Phil Angus has successfully come through a major operation to remove a benign brain tumour that was apparently the 'size of a small peach' (trust Phil to go for something spectacular!).  Phil was discharged from hospital today and is now back home with Sarah starting 2 months sick leave.  Sarah told me that Phil is doing really well and is in good spirits and will be delighted to hear from friends and colleagues to help him while away the next few weeks!! :)

Title: Re: Update - Phil Angus
Post by Brian Rogers on 13.07.2010 at 22:36:32
Shocked to read this news but really pleased that Phil is recovering well. At least his Tommy Cooper fez can now be put to good use covering the scar - "just like that - he he he"!! All the best to you Phil from both myself and Francesca.

Title: Re: Update - Phil Angus
Post by Gillian Ward on 13.07.2010 at 22:46:56
Glad to hear that Phil is doing well. Not sure how he'll be after 2 months of sick leave  :D  Best Wishes.  Gill.

Title: Re: Update - Phil Angus
Post by Mike Clarke on 13.07.2010 at 22:58:33
Very glad to hear that Phil has come through this and is recovering well.   I send him my best wishes for a full and speedy recovery.

Mike


Title: Re: Update - Phil Angus
Post by Steve Morson on 19.07.2010 at 16:35:50
As this is now on the Public Forum... I hope that Phil and Sarah will be able to read all these good wishes.
I would also like to add my own wishes for a speedy recovery to full health and many, many years of happiness ahead.
:)

Title: Re: Update - Phil Angus
Post by Nick Gadd on 20.07.2010 at 21:13:24
I have spoken with Phil just a few days ago and although tired he is making good progress. He knows that it will take him quite a time to fully recover and he is most grateful for all the messages of support.

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Post by Dave Lowry on 21.07.2010 at 08:34:03
Hi Phil

You probably don't remember me but we served together in Bentley in the late 80s. All the best for a speedy recovery and 'keep cheerful'.

Dave Lowry

Title: Re: Update - Phil Angus
Post by PLEZ on 22.07.2010 at 19:36:53
Phil, Maggie and I wish you a speedy recovery and a long and very, happy, happy future. You were always the cheerful, happy individual during our joint tour at West Drayton.  How did we survive that???  All our love and best wishes to  you and Sarah, Plez and Maggie

Title: Re: Update - Phil Angus
Post by Clive Gibson on 27.07.2010 at 13:03:16
A great mentor, tremendous character and outstanding role model for the Branch.  Many happy memories of Happy Hours at West Drayton and ATC baiting in general.
I hope you make a full, and speedy, recovery Phil.  God Bless.  :)

Title: Re: Update - Phil Angus
Post by Nick Loveday on 27.07.2010 at 21:45:03
Had an e-mail from Phil earlier today - he asked me to pass on his sincere thanks for all the messages of support he has received from fighter control colleagues (yes, that means you!) - they have really cheered him up!!
8-)

Title: Re: Update - Phil Angus
Post by Rod Long on 28.07.2010 at 02:04:23
Hi Phil, 

My best wishes for a speedy recovery from someone you may remember from the eighties.

Rod Long

Title: Re: Update - Phil Angus
Post by Mike Greatorex on 28.07.2010 at 06:31:07
Hey Phil

What's this I hear about you having your sense of humour removed and ending up with a brain the size of a small peach ... or something like that.    Actually, I think that puts you in profit on the deal ...  ;)

I hope my e-mail address got forwarded on to you and that you'll drop me a dit when you're feeling up to it.  No rush ... on my desk by Friday, OK?  ;D

Get well soon, chap!  :)

Our best to you and Sarah,

Mike & Lynn

Title: Re: Update - Phil Angus
Post by Andy Knill on 28.07.2010 at 11:53:46
Hi Phil,

Glad to hear you are on the road to recovery - hope it is full and rapid.

Best wishes to you and Sarah

Andy and Lisa

Title: Re: Update - Phil Angus
Post by Angie Johnson on 28.07.2010 at 14:05:50
Hi Phil

I am very pleased to hear you are on the mend. I think when any of us hears the name Phangus it always puts a smile on our faces for very many reasons. For me it always makes me chuckle when i hear your name - thinking back to your little tricks and jokes that the rest of us  used to suffer under training :)!! Take care and recover quickly. Angie xx.

Title: Re: Update - Phil Angus
Post by John H Hyde on 28.07.2010 at 19:46:00
Every good wish Phil for a speedy and full recovery.  In my dotage I am increasingly concerned at the number of our colleagues who suffer or have died from cerebral problems.  Is it an occupational hazard?  Maybe one of the younger element might get somebody to look into this.
Get well Phil
John Hyde

Title: Re: Update - Phil Angus
Post by Aileen Ronaldson on 29.07.2010 at 07:53:50
Hi Phil,
really, really sorry to hear that you have been so ill - the words 'Phangus' and 'ill' just don't seem to go together.  Delighted to hear that you have beaten it though and wishing you a speedy recovery.  Make the most of being a patient Phil and no doubt, when you are feeling better, there will be plenty of new jokes to keep the rest of us laughing.  Much Love to you and Sarah, Aileen   :-*

Title: Re: Update - Phil Angus
Post by Nick Loveday on 29.07.2010 at 21:20:06
Sarah has decided as a way of thanking the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery for their fantastic and incomparable care of Phil during his 2-week stay, that she would run the London half-marathon (Run to the Beat) on 26th September to raise money for the National Hospital Development Fund (Registered Charity 290173).  If you'd like to show your support for Sarah and also your appreciation for the care that Phil received, please feel free to make out a (huge!) cheque payable to the National Hospital Development Fund and send it to Sarah's home address and she will ensure every single penny will go direct to the Fund.   :)

Title: Re: Update - Phil Angus
Post by Dieter Dreyer on 31.07.2010 at 14:48:09
Although it has been quite some time that we saw each other I will always remember Phil as my great teacher and checker!! I am glad that he seems to recover well - I did not expect anything else. Real good news.
Sarah, all the best for your marathon. These distances I can only manage with a reliable German car.

Title: Re: Update - Phil Angus
Post by Taff Curtis on 01.08.2010 at 09:16:17
Hi Phil,

It is great to hear that you appear to be on the road to recovery.  It is times like this that the fondest memories come flooding back.  OK! there's a hold on swimming in the Officers Mess garden pool at West Drayton but at least you did my Orderly Officers! - what a laugh!  You can see from the motley bunch that have sent you their regards we are all rooting for you, take care and best wishes.  Sarah can you get your home address to me I would like to contribute to your run.  Cheers

Title: Re: Update - Phil Angus
Post by Jan Cobb on 01.08.2010 at 09:57:42
To All Phil's and Sarah's Friends (and there are lots and lots of you out there, it appears!)

Nicky has already told you (in post #16) about the run that Sarah will be undertaking in September, in an effort to raise money for the National Hospital Development Foundation (Registered Charity 290173), but not all of you will have her current address - and I'm not about to put it on here - so you might find it somewhat difficult to send that cheque you've already written out!!! If that is a picture you recognise, please click on the link above (or here), which leads to the Foundation's JustGiving page, where you can make a donation - using credit or debit cards, PayPal or - if you really want to send a cheque - there is information on this page that will expand on the way you may do so, including completing a downloadable Gift Aid form.

Best wishes

Jan

Title: Re: Update - Phil Angus
Post by Rob McNab on 03.08.2010 at 16:37:21
Best wishes from one of your many ex-studes. We are all scarred by our contact with you (positively of course!)

Urban myth or true? Leaving a hats on interview with the station cdr at West Drayton via his window?

Rob

Title: Re: Update - Phil Angus
Post by Allan Connarty on 08.08.2010 at 15:21:52
Hi Phil,


It was quite a shock to hear of your ill health but it's great to know that you are on the mend.  Taking Taff Curtis's earlier point about a "motley bunch" that's not really surprising because you have always been great at bringing people together and cheering us up.  And breathing FCA life into Andy Knill too, a great accomplishment.  Just wanted to send best wishes for continued recovery from another one of the old GE corridor crew (and several other places too).  Seriously though, remember to keep your hat on in the winter and keep your head warm!

Slaan - ge!   

Title: Re: Update - Phil Angus
Post by Ian McGeachie on 09.08.2010 at 10:26:24
Shocked when I first heard about this, glad to hear you're on the mend, hoping you have a speedy recovery.

Title: Re: Update - Phil Angus
Post by Bob McLaughlin on 11.08.2010 at 18:07:40
Phil,  I am delighted to hear that you are on the mend.  You are a great guy to know and I was very pleased to have you as my chief lootenant at the SFC.  regards to Sarah and the children.

Yours Aye

Bob McLaughlin

Title: Re: Update - Phil Angus
Post by Rosie Wright on 17.08.2010 at 13:26:52
Just a quick get well message from ex adminner Rosie Allen (as was).  Was shocked at the news but very happy to hear of the success of the operation.  Go Phil!

Title: Re: Update - Phil Angus
Post by Greg Hammond on 27.08.2010 at 20:26:47
Also wishing you the speediest possible recovery, Phil.

Greg

Title: Re: Update - Phil Angus
Post by Chris Pentith on 01.09.2010 at 16:49:43
Good Luck & Best Wishes. Wishing you a speedy recovery, Mr Angus, you were and still are a gentleman, we played Rugby together at Buchan in the late 70s.

Chris Pentith

Title: Re: Update - Phil Angus
Post by Martyn Bettel on 06.09.2010 at 21:03:30
Hi Phil

We were so sorry to hear of your recent health problem but we are extremely encouraged to learn of the progress that you are making. 

Jaqui and I will not make any cheap side swipes about your brain, although we could do and you would probably expect them.  Instead we send you all our best wishes for a full and speedy recovery.  Please give our love to Sarah and know that we are thinking about you both.

Love

Jaqui and Martyn 

Title: Re: Update - Phil Angus
Post by Mike Greatorex on 13.09.2010 at 15:41:38
I regret the lack of edit facilities prevents me from backtracking to remove the unapproved levity from my earlier post.  :(

I apologise sincerely to Phil and Sarah for mistakenly assuming that a little bit of FC Branch banter might raise a smile to brighten Phil's road to recovery.    :-[

I'm off to the Naughty Corner now to re-calibrate my banter sights for whites-of-the-eyes engagements only.  :-X

Board admins may wish to revoke my Smilicon privileges as a punishment.

Bad Sniper

"Occasionally off target, but never cheap".

Title: Update - Phil Angus
Post by Nick Loveday on 10.10.2010 at 16:34:23
I understand that Phil is now well enough to return to work which is fantastic news.  He has also asked me to pass on his thanks to all current and ex-FCs who have sent him their best wishes via the FCA website - it has meant a lot to him.  :)

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