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zama · 2 October 2014, 07:35 PM

Sadly I really started on the forum after his passing, but just as I still see memories of my father who passed away 13 years ago, I love the old posts that are raised and I can see why JJ is the most prolific now any maybe ever on the forum. His posts are always great to read.

For our US friends maybe you better not know what a tosser is, rest assured it is a term of endearment when used in this part of the world.

Andad · 2 October 2014, 08:04 PM

Kind words Grady.

Happy birthday JJ.

threemonkeys · 4 October 2014, 10:42 AM

I believe he was the first one to greet me when I joined.

Power Play · 4 October 2014, 12:36 PM

I started lurking on TRF when JJ was ill.

At that time I learned a bit about his passion, compassion, knowledge and courage.

I also learned a lot about the passion, compassion and knowledge of the TRF community. It was/is awesome to see the outpouring of respect from Forum members to JJ and his family!

MiloDiThernan · 30 May 2021, 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by GradyPhilpott

JJ was the kind of guy who came off online as being completely genuine. He was funny. He kind. He was polite. He was helpful and what I think people liked most about him was that he could take as much of a ribbing as he could give out.

There was a running thing between JJ and Jocke that produced some great laughs, Photoshopped pictures, and a ton of memories for those of us lucky enough to have been around.

Then, JJ took some time off from the board and when he returned, he was the same affable guy he'd always been and of course everyone was glad to have him back.

Later, JJ had to announce that he was ill and that his prognosis was not good and even through that JJ was pretty much the same JJ we'd always known.

Eventually, JJ came face to face with the inevitable and even though he had kept us all apprised of his condition, his loss was still hard to take.

So, that's why you see so many tributes to JJ. He meant a lot to the people on this board and his departure left a significant vacuum that in reality can never be filled.

Life will simply go on as it always does, just never quite the same, both because JJ was here and because he no longer is.

Thank you for this. I never came across JJ, but the widespread respectful references to him help me understand why this forum is more free of trolls than most. I wanted to tag this kind-hearted post so I can return to the thread, when a mean comment sneaks through.

Knappo 1307 · 31 May 2021, 12:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GradyPhilpott

JJ was the kind of guy who came off online as being completely genuine. He was funny. He kind. He was polite. He was helpful and what I think people liked most about him was that he could take as much of a ribbing as he could give out.

There was a running thing between JJ and Jocke that produced some great laughs, Photoshopped pictures, and a ton of memories for those of us lucky enough to have been around.

Then, JJ took some time off from the board and when he returned, he was the same affable guy he'd always been and of course everyone was glad to have him back.

Later, JJ had to announce that he was ill and that his prognosis was not good and even through that JJ was pretty much the same JJ we'd always known.

Eventually, JJ came face to face with the inevitable and even though he had kept us all apprised of his condition, his loss was still hard to take.

So, that's why you see so many tributes to JJ. He meant a lot to the people on this board and his departure left a significant vacuum that in reality can never be filled.

Life will simply go on as it always does, just never quite the same, both because JJ was here and because he no longer is.

Great Post.

DonRickles · 31 May 2021, 10:03 AM

You guys can call me the biggest hockey puck in the world! If only you spoke half as kindly of me, should I encounter that unfortunate day!

Cheers to JJ! I’m sure we’d have had some laughs!!!!

nyyankees · 1 June 2021, 12:26 AM

JJ was the most welcoming guy on this forum when I joined many many years ago. He is fondly remembered. RIP.

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Tri-Tip · 1 June 2021, 04:51 AM

JJ was one of the first people to welcome me when I joined the forum.

I didn't really "know" him, but from his threads, I could tell the only thing that surpassed his love for watches was his love for family & life!

rolio · 1 June 2021, 09:58 AM

He was one of a kind. We all will leave a mark, but none will linger in the hearts of so many as his. In his own words, he would affectionately refer to of all us, his friends: "You Bastids."

Cheers to you, JJ, my friend. May you know up there how much you were loved

Dan2010 · 1 June 2021, 10:43 AM

I remember joking back and forth many times with ole JJ.

shedlock2000 · 7 October 2022, 11:49 AM

GNU JJ,

I was thinking about you just now, old friend. I miss you and I wish we could Skype once more; you were always there when I needed you.

harvey · 7 October 2022, 01:44 PM

…miss the old ‘tosser’.

every time I read or hear the word ‘bluesy’ I think of JJ…he first called it.

Sperry · 8 October 2022, 12:17 AM

J.J. definitely made Australia and the world a better place. Loved the selfies he made of his meals. With the tall glass of beer within reach. I never knew just what he was eating, but he always finished his plate.

NAVY · 8 October 2022, 01:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Sperry

J.J. definitely made Australia and the world a better place. Loved the selfies he made of his meals. With the tall glass of beer within reach. I never knew just what he was eating, but he always finished his plate.

Thought he was from New Zealand...

enjoythemusic · 8 October 2022, 01:15 AM

To JJ, a life well-lived

JP. · 8 October 2022, 01:46 AM

I knew JJ when I was an admin at Watch Talk Forums. That was probably around 2004-2006. Not sure anymore. But everyone loved JJ.

He had a blue two-tone Yacht-Master that he shared pics of every single day... like five of them.

He always said that he's never, ever going to sell that watch that he loved so much. Well it took like three months before he sold it.

Funny guy and everyone was always making fun of him (in a good way).

I had many PM discussions with him. Just regular talk. I was very sad to hear his passing.

I actually wrote a blog of a 16613 Bluesy recently and dedicated it to JJ.

https://luxurywatches635.wordpress.c...ner-ref-16613/

2 October 2014, 07:35 PM	#31
zama "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Real Name: Craig Location: Sydney Watch: 4 Broken glass Posts: 5,806	Sadly I really started on the forum after his passing, but just as I still see memories of my father who passed away 13 years ago, I love the old posts that are raised and I can see why JJ is the most prolific now any maybe ever on the forum. His posts are always great to read. For our US friends maybe you better not know what a tosser is, rest assured it is a term of endearment when used in this part of the world. __________________ Day Date 118206, Daytona 116509 & 116505, AP 25859ST Gone but not forgotten and genuinely missed..... Root Beer GMT, Sub, TT Daytona, YG DD Bark, Datejust(2 his & hers), AP RO, PP Aquanaut, Lange 1, Heuer Monza, Piaget Altiplano, GP Chrono, Seamaster, Tudor Sub, Tudor Chrono, Tudor Black Bay Bronze

2 October 2014, 08:04 PM	#32
Andad 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 36,798	Kind words Grady. Happy birthday JJ. __________________ E

1 June 2021, 09:58 AM	#40
rolio "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: justRay Location: Back2California Watch: Birdies Posts: 1,921	He was one of a kind. We all will leave a mark, but none will linger in the hearts of so many as his. In his own words, he would affectionately refer to of all us, his friends: "You Bastids." Cheers to you, JJ, my friend. May you know up there how much you were loved __________________ 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~

7 October 2022, 11:49 AM	#42
shedlock2000 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Steve Location: Canada Watch: 16753; Bellini Dia Posts: 1,770	GNU JJ, I was thinking about you just now, old friend. I miss you and I wish we could Skype once more; you were always there when I needed you. __________________ The trouble with having an open mind, of course, is that people will insist on coming along and trying to put things in it. SS Submariner no date 1992 (sold); SS GMT II 2007 (sold); SS GMT II C 2008 ('M' series) (sold); SS Sub C 2011 (sold); BB GMT 1971 (sold); Omega 50th GMT

8 October 2022, 01:15 AM	#46
enjoythemusic 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Real Name: Steven Location: Glocal Posts: 19,445	To JJ, a life well-lived __________________ __________________ “Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming 'Wow! What a Ride!'” -- Hunter S. Thompson Sent from my Etch A Sketch using String Theory.

4 October 2014, 10:42 AM	#33
threemonkeys "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Real Name: Craig Location: Seattle-ish, USA Watch: GMTIIc, AK, LVc Posts: 7,022	I believe he was the first one to greet me when I joined.

4 October 2014, 12:36 PM	#34
Power Play "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Minnesota Posts: 473	I started lurking on TRF when JJ was ill. At that time I learned a bit about his passion, compassion, knowledge and courage. I also learned a lot about the passion, compassion and knowledge of the TRF community. It was/is awesome to see the outpouring of respect from Forum members to JJ and his family!

31 May 2021, 10:03 AM	#37
DonRickles Banned Join Date: Jan 2020 Real Name: Don Location: Vegas Nite Club Watch: Your mouth Posts: 2,315	You guys can call me the biggest hockey puck in the world! If only you spoke half as kindly of me, should I encounter that unfortunate day! Cheers to JJ! I’m sure we’d have had some laughs!!!!

1 June 2021, 12:26 AM	#38
nyyankees "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Southeastern PA Watch: 1216610 Posts: 2,131	JJ was the most welcoming guy on this forum when I joined many many years ago. He is fondly remembered. RIP. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

1 June 2021, 04:51 AM	#39
Tri-Tip "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: CA, USA Watch: Out!!! Posts: 6,407	JJ was one of the first people to welcome me when I joined the forum. I didn't really "know" him, but from his threads, I could tell the only thing that surpassed his love for watches was his love for family & life!

1 June 2021, 10:43 AM	#41
Dan2010 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: South Carolina Watch: Panerai 914 Posts: 6,540	I remember joking back and forth many times with ole JJ.

7 October 2022, 01:44 PM	#43
harvey "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: rolexforums.com Posts: 5,374	…miss the old ‘tosser’. every time I read or hear the word ‘bluesy’ I think of JJ…he first called it.

8 October 2022, 12:17 AM	#44
Sperry "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Jim Location: Alpha Posts: 3,383	J.J. definitely made Australia and the world a better place. Loved the selfies he made of his meals. With the tall glass of beer within reach. I never knew just what he was eating, but he always finished his plate.

8 October 2022, 01:46 AM	#47
JP. "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Real Name: Juho Location: Finland Watch: Submariner 16610 Posts: 1,903	I knew JJ when I was an admin at Watch Talk Forums. That was probably around 2004-2006. Not sure anymore. But everyone loved JJ. He had a blue two-tone Yacht-Master that he shared pics of every single day... like five of them. He always said that he's never, ever going to sell that watch that he loved so much. Well it took like three months before he sold it. Funny guy and everyone was always making fun of him (in a good way). I had many PM discussions with him. Just regular talk. I was very sad to hear his passing. I actually wrote a blog of a 16613 Bluesy recently and dedicated it to JJ. https://luxurywatches635.wordpress.c...ner-ref-16613/ __________________ My Luxury Watch Reviews Blog

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