I haven’t written anything for a few days as we received some shockingly bad news.

Our very good friend Rab Pringle who I have know for over 45 years from Edinburgh university days suddenly collapsed and died on Golspie golf course.

Helen his wife is my best friend from university. They both met there and married 40 years ago with me as a bridesmaid. Their son Craig is now around 25 years old.

My first post on our 2025 trip included us all here:

Rab and Helen are the most fantastic friends to me and we have had many great times together. They have always helped me out whatever the situation.

Rab has been the kindest and most genuine, solid person you could ever come across. I’ve never known him to panic or get upset under any situation. He can solve any problem – having a 1st class honours in physics.

We will miss him so much.

Rab and Glenn in Aylesbury

To Helen and Craig we offer our most heartfelt condolences and any help we can give in the future. We will always be there for you.

Rab always encouraged us to retire early – as he did – and said we got an A+ for the travelling we have been doing these few years. He also had a good retirement life doing a lot of travelling while looking after the older relatives.

So we can all learn from Rab and enjoy every moment in life.


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12 responses to “In honour of Rab Pringle”

  1. Georgina Avatar
    Georgina

    Lovely tribute Laura, well done.

    1. Laura Avatar
      Laura

      Thank you George. xx

  2. Heather Kepski Avatar
    Heather Kepski

    So sorry to hear about your friend Laura. Ignore my other message.
    It must have been a shock. Lots of hugs.

    1. Laura Avatar
      Laura

      Hi Heather, yes it was a big shock as he seemed perfectly healthy. He was far too young to go.
      Hope you are well!
      Laura and Glenn xx

  3. Lisa Mobile Avatar
    Lisa Mobile

    Such sad sad news for you Laura. Look after yourself xx

    1. Laura Avatar
      Laura

      Thanks Lisa xx

  4. Helen Connor Avatar
    Helen Connor

    Thank you for posting this lovely tribute so eloquently Laura at such a difficult time for you. All our hearts are broken. Thank you for being you Robert Craigie Pringle. Will miss you forever 💔

    1. lgadmin Avatar

      Thanks Helen. We will all miss him very much.

  5. Jeff Avatar
    Jeff

    Sorry for your loss Laura. Life is precious, and so are good friends.

    1. Laura Avatar
      Laura

      Yes – absolutely. We will miss him.
      xx

  6. Gwenda Avatar
    Gwenda

    You must have felt quite helpless and sad. Beautiful tribute to Rab from you. Stay well.

    1. Laura Avatar
      Laura

      Thanks Gwenda. xx

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