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MikeyTX · 8 January 2012, 02:39 PM

Still have trouble looking at the red colored "Offline" on his posts. However if it ever goes to green .......................

GradyPhilpott · 8 January 2012, 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by MikeyTX

Still have trouble looking at the red colored "Offline" on his posts

I agree.

I was jolted the first time I saw that.

This is a great thread.

threemonkeys · 8 January 2012, 04:38 PM

As a newer member, I didn't have the opportunity to get to know him like other folks. But I remember he was one of the first people to greet me.

And, yes, it is very jarring to see the 'offline' and realize he won't be completely with us again. But it sure is nice to see his old posts resurface.

cajunron · 8 January 2012, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by GradyPhilpott

I agree.

I was jolted the first time I saw that.

This is a great thread.

X3. Godspeed JJ. We all miss you. You will NEVER be forgotten.

dddrees · 8 January 2012, 09:00 PM

JJ you are trully missed. RIP

Rags · 9 January 2012, 02:33 AM

Wow JJ's first post. It's hard to believe he's not with us any longer. Has Eddie heard anything on how JJ's wife & daughters are doing?

ral · 16 January 2012, 01:06 PM

I just found out today. Sad to hear he is gone. He was always very accomodating to new members and made one feel at home here right away.

rolio · 16 January 2012, 11:56 PM

RIP, Buddy. We will all keep your memory alive. Those we love and those we knew are sustained only by our memories of the friendship, joy and laughter they brought.

DiamondJack · 17 January 2012, 12:11 AM

Interesting to see the posts in the early years of TRF and also to see how many of those early posters have gone on to become Mods

RIP JJ

3266 · 29 May 2012, 09:01 AM

Rip jj

GMTGuy1675 · 29 May 2012, 11:17 AM

I noticed JJ's pic in a few signatures that many of the regs here use. I read a bit of the thread stickied in this section of the forum chronicling his illness and how things were progressing with that.

He clearly was a very well-respected guy and seemed to be very classy and personable, and he had great Rolex knowledge. I regret not having been here on the forum while he still was, and I wish his loved ones & friends the best. He's obviously very missed. Thanks.

azguy · 30 May 2012, 12:47 AM

jlc123 · 1 December 2012, 03:55 PM

I wish my forum membership overlapped with JJ, rip.

kilyung · 1 December 2012, 05:22 PM

Damn. Makes me sad every time.

buddy.

Lion · 1 December 2012, 10:01 PM

Even tho JJ was just a man his giving and caring nature filled our whole world and our hearts as well.....
Take it easy.....Leo

Mosco · 2 December 2012, 04:52 AM

Brings back memories of fonder times...

TheVTCGuy · 2 December 2012, 05:31 AM

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Originally Posted by mosco

brings back memories of fonder times...

x2

figbo · 2 December 2012, 05:32 AM

I miss my buddy.

Roma315 · 22 December 2012, 06:08 AM

Never knew him but RIP! Seems like he helped a lot of people on this site

gwozhog · 22 December 2012, 06:14 AM

Im still trying to figure out 76k post in such a short time. Is anyone else on TRF even close to that number. I dont think I have seen a member with over 35K posts.

cdmorenot · 28 August 2015, 11:48 PM

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Originally Posted by DSJ

Are you freaking kidding me? This thread is so old it smells like rotten mutton! The one part I will comment on, " I look forward to a long and lasting friendship with each and everyone of you guys." is true. In 3 short months, I consider JJ a real friend.

He may not be the king, but I consider him the TRF Godfather.

I only wish I could have been around to exchange words with this fine individual. I've spent numerous hours reading some of his posts... What a great human being.

FreddyNJ · 30 August 2015, 12:27 PM

I did not know him...but clearly see the footprint he left. For that...cheers and RIP JJ

cop414 · 30 August 2015, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by FreddyNJ

I did not know him...but clearly see the footprint he left. For that...cheers and RIP JJ

Here here

if there is an afterlife and I believe that there is and if I'm lucky enough to go there when I die (someone might have to leave me in the back door!) after I visit with friends and relatives I have some dogs to walk and some cats to rub then JJ and I are going to sit down for a couple of drinks and talk watches for a long time.

mfer · 30 August 2015, 01:02 PM

Man, time is going by. Brings back good memories and then the realization that he won't be posting here.

SearChart · 30 August 2015, 10:38 PM

I signed up too late to be able to meet JJ but I have read a lot of his posts and he sure made TRF a special place. It's hard to see that wonderful people like him lose a fight to this *&%@£ disease.
I'm glad that his spirit lives on and he keeps being remembered by us as a community.

Kingair · 31 August 2015, 12:56 AM

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Originally Posted by SearChart

I signed up too late to be able to meet JJ but I have read a lot of his posts and he sure made TRF a special place. It's hard to see that wonderful people like him lose a fight to this *&%@£ disease.
I'm glad that his spirit lives on and he keeps being remembered by us as a community.

X 2 . . .

Never had the opportunity to meet JJ . . .

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Abdullah71601 · 31 August 2015, 02:17 AM

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Originally Posted by cop414

Here here

if there is an afterlife and I believe that there is and if I'm lucky enough to go there when I die (someone might have to leave me in the back door!) after I visit with friends and relatives I have some dogs to walk and some cats to rub then JJ and I are going to sit down for a couple of drinks and talk watches for a long time.

Will he be calling Hans Wilford a tosser over a beer?

Toms · 6 June 2021, 11:11 PM

I haven't been on the forum for years. Just read Mr. Irani passed. He was a gentleman of the first order.

ZOOK · 7 June 2021, 12:13 AM

I’m sorry to never have met JJ. He sounds like a great guy. I would have been honored to be called a tosser by him.

Rodmo · 14 July 2021, 09:21 AM

He was very generous with his comments and his time.....and loved his family dearly.

8 January 2012, 02:39 PM	#61
MikeyTX "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Michael Location: Skunk Hollow, TX Watch: Rolex 116613LN Sub Posts: 2,198	6 mos later Still have trouble looking at the red colored "Offline" on his posts. However if it ever goes to green ....................... __________________ JJ ........... Still missing you bro. May you enjoy the eternal peace the almighty has blessed you with.

8 January 2012, 09:00 PM	#65
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,251	JJ you are trully missed. RIP __________________ When it captures your imagination, that's when you know you have found your passion. Loyal Foot Soldier of The Nylon Nation. Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

9 January 2012, 02:33 AM	#66
Rags 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Chuck Location: SW Florida Watch: 16233,16610,214270 Posts: 11,183	Wow JJ's first post. It's hard to believe he's not with us any longer. Has Eddie heard anything on how JJ's wife & daughters are doing? __________________ 16233 Y Serial Datejust 16610 Z Serial Submariner 214270 Explorer *114300 Oyster Perpetual* *76200 Tudor Date+Day*

16 January 2012, 11:56 PM	#68
rolio "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: justRay Location: Back2California Watch: Birdies Posts: 1,921	RIP, Buddy. We will all keep your memory alive. Those we love and those we knew are sustained only by our memories of the friendship, joy and laughter they brought. __________________ JJ "Tranquil? Just wait till I get started!! LOL! LOL!" --JJ Rolex~By way of an extraordinary life, and all the simple pleasures it has to offer~

29 May 2012, 09:01 AM	#70
3266 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Dan Location: London Watch: Rolex Posts: 125	Rip jj __________________ “By the way Mr. Bond. That’s a particular handsome wristwatch your wearing, may I see it?” – Mr. BIG AKA Kananga, Live and Let Die (1973)

8 January 2012, 04:38 PM	#63
threemonkeys "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Real Name: Craig Location: Seattle-ish, USA Watch: GMTIIc, AK, LVc Posts: 7,022	As a newer member, I didn't have the opportunity to get to know him like other folks. But I remember he was one of the first people to greet me. And, yes, it is very jarring to see the 'offline' and realize he won't be completely with us again. But it sure is nice to see his old posts resurface.

16 January 2012, 01:06 PM	#67
ral Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Philippines Posts: 650	I just found out today. Sad to hear he is gone. He was always very accomodating to new members and made one feel at home here right away.

17 January 2012, 12:11 AM	#69
DiamondJack "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: London Watch: Quite a few Posts: 4,315	Interesting to see the posts in the early years of TRF and also to see how many of those early posters have gone on to become Mods RIP JJ

29 May 2012, 11:17 AM	#71
GMTGuy1675 Banned Join Date: May 2012 Location: Pacific Northwest Watch: vintage Rolex GMT Posts: 142	I noticed JJ's pic in a few signatures that many of the regs here use. I read a bit of the thread stickied in this section of the forum chronicling his illness and how things were progressing with that. He clearly was a very well-respected guy and seemed to be very classy and personable, and he had great Rolex knowledge. I regret not having been here on the forum while he still was, and I wish his loved ones & friends the best. He's obviously very missed. Thanks.

30 May 2012, 12:47 AM	#72
azguy Banned Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: ------- Location: ------- Watch: --------- Posts: 12,609

1 December 2012, 03:55 PM	#73
jlc123 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: United States Watch: Overseas Posts: 992	I wish my forum membership overlapped with JJ, rip.

1 December 2012, 05:22 PM	#74
kilyung 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,873	Damn. Makes me sad every time. buddy.

1 December 2012, 10:01 PM	#75
Lion "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Leo Location: Midwest Watch: GMT-II 16710 PEPSI Posts: 21,461	Even tho JJ was just a man his giving and caring nature filled our whole world and our hearts as well..... Take it easy.....Leo __________________ SS GMT-II 16710 PEPSI(Z-serial#) THE ONLY DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MEN AND BOYS IS THE PRICE OF THE TOYS!!! MontBlanc Meisterstuck Doue Silver Barley MontBlanc Meisterstuck Solitaire Doue Signum Proud Card Carrying Member of the Curmudgeons.....Yikes!!!

2 December 2012, 04:52 AM	#76
Mosco "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Greg Location: Cincinnati Watch: I like to... Posts: 18,567	Brings back memories of fonder times... __________________ Instagram - @CaliberSwiss *“A man who procrastinates in his choosing will inevitably have his choice made for him by circumstance.” - Hunter S. Thompson*

2 December 2012, 05:32 AM	#78
figbo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: El Raf-O Location: florida Watch: tt GMT2c,Omega Posts: 19,687	I miss my buddy. __________________ member # 9862 Best bartender in the world!! Last of the Bastid Tossers p club member #9

22 December 2012, 06:08 AM	#79
Roma315 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: New York(Upstate) Watch: The clock Posts: 992	Never knew him but RIP! Seems like he helped a lot of people on this site

22 December 2012, 06:14 AM	#80
gwozhog "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Point Blank, TX Posts: 2,893	Im still trying to figure out 76k post in such a short time. Is anyone else on TRF even close to that number. I dont think I have seen a member with over 35K posts. __________________ I once dated a girl in high school and her dad told me I would never amount to anything. He was right

30 August 2015, 12:27 PM	#82
FreddyNJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Real Name: Fred Location: NJ/LA Watch: GMT II TT Posts: 286	I did not know him...but clearly see the footprint he left. For that...cheers and RIP JJ __________________ GMT II Two tone Explorer 2 (sold)

30 August 2015, 01:02 PM	#84
mfer "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Mik Location: USA Posts: 13,723	Man, time is going by. Brings back good memories and then the realization that he won't be posting here. __________________ member#3242

6 June 2021, 11:11 PM	#88
Toms "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: New England, USA. Posts: 59	I haven't been on the forum for years. Just read Mr. Irani passed. He was a gentleman of the first order.

7 June 2021, 12:13 AM	#89
ZOOK 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 X2 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Real Name: Dave Location: PDX Posts: 9,052	I’m sorry to never have met JJ. He sounds like a great guy. I would have been honored to be called a tosser by him.

14 July 2021, 09:21 AM	#90
Rodmo "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Canada Watch: 3 Subs/2 Daytonas Posts: 305	He was very generous with his comments and his time.....and loved his family dearly.

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