Mike Phelan standing down as moderator - UK Vintage Radio Repair and Restoration Discussion Forum

Paul Stenning · 14th Sep 2015, 12:46 pm

Due to a serious health scare whilst in hospital on holiday in Russia, Mike has been told to avoid any stress, so has decided to resign as a moderator here. However he will remain a member.

Mike is one of our longest standing moderators and the whole moderator team will all be disappointed to lose him, however we fully appreciate the reasons for his decision and wish him a speedy return to full health.

HamishBoxer · 14th Sep 2015, 12:58 pm

Very sorry to hear this of another excellent person.I wish Mike all the best for the future and as stated a full return to health.
Thank you for all that has been done in the past Mike.
Regards,
David

dave walsh · 14th Sep 2015, 2:07 pm

Having met Mike at Golborne I can only say that his incredible technical ability [eg amazingly painstaking rebuilds of extendable aerials] is only exceeded by the balanced, calm and friendly approach he demonstrated as a Moderator. Best wishes as you "clock out" [pun intended] from the Mod role Mike

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Dave W

ukcol · 14th Sep 2015, 2:34 pm

I have never had the privilege of meeting Mike, I only know him from this forum. However I would like to say, thanks for all your good work Mike and look after yourself.

Nickthedentist · 14th Sep 2015, 3:01 pm

Mike, thank you for all your help over the years, both on the public side of the forum and in private via e-mail.

I do wish you the speediest of recoveries, and hope that you will be able to visit the forum as a non-moderator.

Nick.

14th Sep 2015, 6:29 pm

Get well soon.

60 oldjohn · 14th Sep 2015, 6:35 pm

Mike, you have a well earned rest. Your past work will help many in the future, I refer to the many articles in "Television" you wrote on VCR & TV repair that we can refer to. I hope you will still be able to attend the Golborne meeting.

John.

Dave Moll · 14th Sep 2015, 7:39 pm

John echoes my hopes that attending Golborne doesn't count as stressful. Anyhow, Mike, your health is the most important consideration.

Pamphonica · 14th Sep 2015, 7:45 pm

Thank you Mike for the various kindnesses you have extended me over the years. Your moderation was always helpful.
Get well soon, all the best
Jeremy

robin coleman · 14th Sep 2015, 9:19 pm

Get well soon Mike
Regards
Robin

KeithsTV · 14th Sep 2015, 11:11 pm

Get well soon Mike. If you need a lift to Golborne let me know.

Keith

Radio Wrangler · 14th Sep 2015, 11:14 pm

I hope you make a good and full recovery.

David.

Skywave · 15th Sep 2015, 1:03 am

Mike - Simply a "thank you" from me for the many hours you have volunteered into helping to make this Forum the success story that it is. Your stepping-down will leave a hole that will be difficult to suitably and to comparatively fill.

All the best for the future,
Al. / Skywave.

Hybrid tellies · 15th Sep 2015, 1:32 am

Health comes first. Best wishes and speedy recovery.

Mike Phelan · 15th Sep 2015, 8:30 am

Thenk you all for your concern - what a great bunch of folks you are!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dave Moll

John echoes my hopes that attending Golborne doesn't count as stressful.

Fortunately repairing radios, clocks and attending VR meetings isn't stressful but enjoyable for me so I will be at Golborne, plus NVCF and Solihull if holidays and other things don't get in the way.

Quote:

Originally Posted by KeithsTV

If you need a lift to Golborne let me know.

Keith

Thanks, Keith, but I'll be OK there as my wife and son go to friends at Lowton whilst I go to Golborne and I usually go in my car.
I'm back on the road as of last week.

vidjoman · 15th Sep 2015, 8:45 am

I have to thank you for the excellent time and your knowledge you have given to the forum and the many articles written in the magazines over the years.
Hope you enjoy the 'rest' and long may you continue to repair all things vintage. I'm sure you will be adding your replies to the forum questions. Best wishes.
Dave B (vidjoman)

Radio Tech · 5th Dec 2015, 7:27 pm

Thank you Mike for being the moderator for as long as you have, I have never had the pleasure of meeting you but that said, the advice and help you have passed on in some of my projects and repairs has been worth its weight in gold, I hope your health gains in strength, look after yourself Mike, not many of us around these days.

Best wishes

Ken

Aub · 5th Dec 2015, 8:06 pm

Speedy recovery Mike.

'LIVEWIRE?' · 5th Dec 2015, 8:26 pm

I can only echo the 'thank you' and 'get well soon' comments posted by others, Mike

Restoration73 · 5th Dec 2015, 9:43 pm

I sincerely hope you can continue your valuable posts on this forum. Tony

14th Sep 2015, 12:46 pm	#1
Paul Stenning Administrator Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Cardiff Posts: 9,071	Mike Phelan standing down as moderator Due to a serious health scare whilst in hospital on holiday in Russia, Mike has been told to avoid any stress, so has decided to resign as a moderator here. However he will remain a member. Mike is one of our longest standing moderators and the whole moderator team will all be disappointed to lose him, however we fully appreciate the reasons for his decision and wish him a speedy return to full health. __________________ Paul Stenning Forum Admin/Owner and BVWS Webmaster

14th Sep 2015, 12:58 pm	#2
HamishBoxer Dekatron Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: W.Butterwick, near Doncaster UK. Posts: 8,932	Re: Mike Phelan standing down as moderator Very sorry to hear this of another excellent person.I wish Mike all the best for the future and as stated a full return to health. Thank you for all that has been done in the past Mike. Regards, David __________________ G8JET BVWS Archivist and Member V.M.A.R.S

14th Sep 2015, 2:07 pm	#3
dave walsh Dekatron Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Ramsbottom (Nr Bury) Lancs or Bexhill (Nr Hastings) Sussex. Posts: 5,817	Re: Mike Phelan standing down as moderator Having met Mike at Golborne I can only say that his incredible technical ability [eg amazingly painstaking rebuilds of extendable aerials] is only exceeded by the balanced, calm and friendly approach he demonstrated as a Moderator. Best wishes as you "clock out" [pun intended] from the Mod role Mike. Dave W

14th Sep 2015, 2:34 pm	#4
ukcol Rest in Peace Join Date: May 2003 Location: Harlaxton, Lincolnshire, UK. Posts: 3,944	Re: Mike Phelan standing down as moderator I have never had the privilege of meeting Mike, I only know him from this forum. However I would like to say, thanks for all your good work Mike and look after yourself.

14th Sep 2015, 3:01 pm	#5
Nickthedentist Dekatron Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Oxford, UK. Posts: 17,844	Re: Mike Phelan standing down as moderator Mike, thank you for all your help over the years, both on the public side of the forum and in private via e-mail. I do wish you the speediest of recoveries, and hope that you will be able to visit the forum as a non-moderator. Nick.

14th Sep 2015, 6:29 pm	#6
Guest Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Mike Phelan standing down as moderator Get well soon.

14th Sep 2015, 6:35 pm	#7
60 oldjohn Dekatron Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: East Yorkshire, UK. Posts: 3,987	Re: Mike Phelan standing down as moderator Mike, you have a well earned rest. Your past work will help many in the future, I refer to the many articles in "Television" you wrote on VCR & TV repair that we can refer to. I hope you will still be able to attend the Golborne meeting. John.

14th Sep 2015, 7:39 pm	#8
Dave Moll Dekatron Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: West Cumbria (CA13), UK Posts: 6,127	Re: Mike Phelan standing down as moderator John echoes my hopes that attending Golborne doesn't count as stressful. Anyhow, Mike, your health is the most important consideration. __________________ Mending is better than Ending (cf Brave New World by Aldous Huxley)

14th Sep 2015, 7:45 pm	#9
Pamphonica Nonode Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Virginia Water, Surrey, UK. Posts: 2,877	Re: Mike Phelan standing down as moderator Thank you Mike for the various kindnesses you have extended me over the years. Your moderation was always helpful. Get well soon, all the best Jeremy __________________ Jeremy, G8MLK, BVWTVM Friend, VMARS, BVWS Secretary. www.pamphonic.co.uk www.bttt.org.uk

14th Sep 2015, 9:19 pm	#10
robin coleman Hexode Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Portsmouth, Hampshire, UK. Posts: 354	Re: Mike Phelan standing down as moderator Get well soon Mike Regards Robin

14th Sep 2015, 11:11 pm	#11
KeithsTV Nonode Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: South Bradford, West Yorkshire, UK. Posts: 2,573	Re: Mike Phelan standing down as moderator Get well soon Mike. If you need a lift to Golborne let me know. Keith

14th Sep 2015, 11:14 pm	#12
Radio Wrangler Moderator Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Fife, Scotland, UK. Posts: 22,868	Re: Mike Phelan standing down as moderator I hope you make a good and full recovery. David. __________________ Can't afford the volcanic island yet, but the plans for my monorail and the goons' uniforms are done

15th Sep 2015, 1:03 am	#13
Skywave Rest in Peace Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Chard, South Somerset, UK. Posts: 7,457	Re: Mike Phelan standing down as moderator Mike - Simply a "thank you" from me for the many hours you have volunteered into helping to make this Forum the success story that it is. Your stepping-down will leave a hole that will be difficult to suitably and to comparatively fill. All the best for the future, Al. / Skywave.

15th Sep 2015, 1:32 am	#14
Hybrid tellies Nonode Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: 1966-1976 Coverack in Cornwall and Helston Cornwall. 1976-present Bristol/Bath area. Posts: 2,965	Re: Mike Phelan standing down as moderator Health comes first. Best wishes and speedy recovery. __________________ Simon BVWS member

15th Sep 2015, 8:45 am	#16
vidjoman Dekatron Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: East Sussex, UK. Posts: 3,326	Re: Mike Phelan standing down as moderator I have to thank you for the excellent time and your knowledge you have given to the forum and the many articles written in the magazines over the years. Hope you enjoy the 'rest' and long may you continue to repair all things vintage. I'm sure you will be adding your replies to the forum questions. Best wishes. Dave B (vidjoman)

5th Dec 2015, 7:27 pm	#17
Radio Tech Nonode Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Bocking, near Braintree, Essex, UK. Posts: 2,071	Re: Mike Phelan standing down as moderator Thank you Mike for being the moderator for as long as you have, I have never had the pleasure of meeting you but that said, the advice and help you have passed on in some of my projects and repairs has been worth its weight in gold, I hope your health gains in strength, look after yourself Mike, not many of us around these days. Best wishes Ken

5th Dec 2015, 8:06 pm	#18
Aub Nonode Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Nuneaton, Warwickshire, UK. Posts: 2,039	Re: Mike Phelan standing down as moderator Speedy recovery Mike. __________________ Life's a long song, but the tune ends too soon for us all.

5th Dec 2015, 8:26 pm	#19
'LIVEWIRE?' Rest in Peace Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: N.W. Oxfordshire(Chipping Norton) Posts: 7,306	Re: Mike Phelan standing down as moderator I can only echo the 'thank you' and 'get well soon' comments posted by others, Mike

5th Dec 2015, 9:43 pm	#20
Restoration73 Nonode Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Surbiton, SW London, UK. Posts: 2,801	Re: Mike Phelan standing down as moderator I sincerely hope you can continue your valuable posts on this forum. Tony