Joolz gone AWOL????
Joolz gone AWOL????
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SXS 

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2,068 posts

262 months

Wednesday 12th May 2004
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Been ringing up Joolz for the past 3 days and emailed the fella too, but no response and his answering machine dont even pick up now...

Is he ok? Anyone know where he is?

Trying to get hold of him for an update on my baby... I hope he's ok and not been kidnapped by the Sheffield massive... plus his discussion forum has dissapeared off his website too....

gazzab

21,541 posts

304 months

Wednesday 12th May 2004
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Ben Samuleson has knocked him off.

GCerbera

5,161 posts

273 months

Wednesday 12th May 2004
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He took the forum off line as he was too busy to view it.

Hopefully he's just a busy lad.

_DJ_

5,047 posts

276 months

Wednesday 12th May 2004
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I think the phone's the best way to contact him. I've not had answers for multiple emails send about two weeks ago!
He has posted on here recently though, but infrequently so I figure he's just really busy


>> Edited by _DJ_ on Wednesday 12th May 15:58

SXS 

Original Poster:

2,068 posts

262 months

Wednesday 12th May 2004
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We should start a Joolz fund, and buy him a mobile phone with a bluetooth headset, so that no matter what engine bay he's stuck under, he can always answer his calls without having to drag himself away from his work....

I'll put £50 away for him...
Shall we start a PayPal account and get him the goods?

ceejay

1,287 posts

276 months

Wednesday 12th May 2004
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As usual Joo is incredibly busy, partly my fault cos I have to drag him along to TVRCC Challenge cup races plus Vix has been away for two weeks.

I'm sure everything will get back to normal shortly.


Cliff

squirrelz

1,186 posts

293 months

Wednesday 12th May 2004
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Heh - I might pop round there tomorrow lunchtime and see if he's trapped under a car, or being held captive by a tribe of sex starved amazonian women.
...with TVRs....

SXS 

Original Poster:

2,068 posts

262 months

Wednesday 12th May 2004
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Probably got caught with his pants down with the amazonians by his other half and spannered to the next world!!!! EEEEKKK I hope not!!!! my baby could be stranded!!!!!!

But seriously, if you do pop round, ask about my car, tell him, I've reported him to the MIA (missing in action) Sheffield commitee! And tell him, I'm buying him a phone with bluetooth headset too!

wrinkly

755 posts

268 months

Wednesday 12th May 2004
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Saw Joolz yesterday - and yes, he is very busy, and no, his pants weren't down. He had worked through the night on my car to get it ready to go to France this week, and I know from what he has said, that he will probably be burning the midnight oil again this week. He really is a little gem, and I don't think I would have enjoyed my tvr experience as much if Joolz wasn't involved. You just KNOW it will be all right if he says it will.

Just wish he could get his assistant sorted, someone must want a job! Then I can get my 'extras' done.

SXS 

Original Poster:

2,068 posts

262 months

Wednesday 12th May 2004
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Thank god he's alright! I was getting worried, typical me, always think the worst. Finally, confirmation of his well bieng, now for that phone and bluetooth headset...

rude girl

6,937 posts

281 months

Wednesday 12th May 2004
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I'll put a tenner on this being the scenario...

He's had a hundred and fifty calls and 26 visitors this week all wanting him to drop what he's doing and talk to them. When he does, half of them just want him to tell them how to do a job themselves so they don't have to pay him to do it (he's too polite not to help them out). He then gets behind and starts to get pee'd off about how he's spending time on people who want something for nothing, and not spending time on his loyal customers. So he gets his mind fixed on working on the cars he's got in and making sure those customers get a good service, and deals with calls/e-mails later.

Anyways, I had a text from him last night and he was alive and kicking then. Will call him later and check that body and soul are still together

It's true he's got ads out for an assistant, but sadly today's youth seem to think the world owes them a living He's looking for someone pretty special, because TVRs are more than just cars, they're P&Js.

If anyone knows someone with a good attitude around his way, mail me or ceejay and we'll make sure it doesn't get caught in the backlog.

SXS 

Original Poster:

2,068 posts

262 months

Wednesday 12th May 2004
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You're spot on RudeGirl... but the question was around "if he's ok" because he hasnt been on the PH forums recently and the answering machine dont pick up anymore..... but its good to know he's alive and kicking

rude girl

6,937 posts

281 months

Wednesday 12th May 2004
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ok, just spoken. he's fine. Story pretty much as I expected, but with the added complication of Vix being off sick.

Mark my words, he'll be back to his normal obnoxious self in a few days

Edited to say thanks to the PHer who texted me to let me know about this thread - nice when people look out for eachother, innit?

>> Edited by rude girl on Wednesday 12th May 18:24

SXS 

Original Poster:

2,068 posts

262 months

Wednesday 12th May 2004
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Just electronically spoke to the international man of mystery... and he's fine, apart from Vicky being ill (hope she gets well soon).... You know, we're a sorted bunch arent we, looking after each other! Thats what makes us a special lot! Virtual beers all round on me!

gemini

11,352 posts

286 months

Wednesday 12th May 2004
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Rude girl


Joolz's MINDER

joospeed

4,473 posts

300 months

Wednesday 12th May 2004
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yup, hi you guys .. I am alive *big yay*.

got so blinking frustrated today at not getting any serious amount of work done (rude girl correct .. too many callers and visitors) that i shut the roller door, locked the outer door and pulled the cord from the phone!

So sxs, your car is finished !

If vix gets back tomorow the fone will be back on, if I'm alone again then it won't be!! I came back from the weekend racing to 43 answerfone messages!! 40 of which are usually *my car is at xyk dealer and they say it needs a abc valve, does that sound right?*
needless to say, I don't get too excited about cars at other garages .. altho all will be answered in time .. you never know when they'll be future customers.

so .. have faith, patience and money ready for when you get your bills you lucky people

wrinkly

755 posts

268 months

Wednesday 12th May 2004
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Cheque's in the post Joolz!

_DJ_

5,047 posts

276 months

Wednesday 12th May 2004
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Joolz,

Did you get my mail (the car's in my garage, not someone else's!)

Darren

darreni

4,321 posts

292 months

Thursday 13th May 2004
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I Think it's a true measure of the respect for the man that we are here on the web discussing jools health, sanity & safety.
How many other dealers/indies would warrant such concern? not many(if any) i'll bet.

_DJ_

5,047 posts

276 months

Thursday 13th May 2004
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darreni said:
I Think it's a true measure of the respect for the man that we are here on the web discussing jools health, sanity & safety.
How many other dealers/indies would warrant such concern? not many(if any) i'll bet.


Just had an email from him, so still alive. Included the usual amount of detail too, so that'll deprive him of at least another 30 mins valuable sleep. As mentioned earlier, he seems really busy. It sounds like he'll have help on the phones again next week (get well soon Vicks!).

Darren.