I first met Elaine in the Steroid Laboratory at Leeds University when I was a postgraduate and Elaine was doing a research project as a house officer in the Maternity Hospital. Elaine introduced me to spiced beef and "Holy Water" (potcheen). She occasionally forgot the potcheen was stored in a tonic water bottle, which meant that potcheen and tonic could be a breathtaking and mind blowing experience. Elaine was generous, vibrant and fun, with a passion for clothes, hats and handbags. She was my oldest and dearest friend. Elaine will be very sadly missed and she will never be forgotten. Elaine (Yorkshire)