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UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: zesty on January 18, 2025, 09:53:59 pm

Title: Anyone know if Darran (smudger) is ok?
Post by: zesty on January 18, 2025, 09:53:59 pm
He’s not posted for a while.

His website isn’t live anymore.

Bit concerned…
Title: Re: Anyone know if Darran (smudger) is ok?
Post by: Splash and dash on January 18, 2025, 10:28:41 pm
He’s not posted for a while.

His website isn’t live anymore.

Bit concerned…

He said he was selling the business due to ill health a while ago , 
Title: Re: Anyone know if Darran (smudger) is ok?
Post by: zesty on January 19, 2025, 07:45:34 am
Yeah I just wondered how he was since then..

Title: Re: Anyone know if Darran (smudger) is ok?
Post by: Stoots on January 19, 2025, 07:58:08 am
Just searched for his company on Facebook and looks like he has sold up and been taken over

https://www.facebook.com/share/18ed5supYn/

Hope he's OK 👍
Title: Re: Anyone know if Darran (smudger) is ok?
Post by: Soupy on January 19, 2025, 10:53:53 am
Hope he's ok. Seems like a top bloke.
Title: Re: Anyone know if Darran (smudger) is ok?
Post by: Spruce on January 19, 2025, 05:16:16 pm
From a recent post, Darran isn't well and didn't feel he could run his business effectively with his health situation. So I guess this was the best solution under the circumstances.

This is very sad and we wish him well. He's been around a long time and I, for one, was helped by his helpful advice.

http://www.cleanitup.co.uk/smf/index.php?topic=224967.0
Title: Re: Anyone know if Darran (smudger) is ok?
Post by: Slacky on January 19, 2025, 06:10:08 pm
I remember Darren helped with a huge contract I had for a job in London a few years ago. He also sold me a van, which turned out to be a right heap of 💩 . Didn’t matter, was my fault anyway.


I’d say he was probably the most helpful and informed member on here. He’ll be missed, good luck Darren.
Title: Re: Anyone know if Darran (smudger) is ok?
Post by: zesty on January 19, 2025, 06:32:33 pm
From a recent post, Darran isn't well and didn't feel he could run his business effectively with his health situation. So I guess this was the best solution under the circumstances.

This is very sad and we wish him well. He's been around a long time and I, for one, was helped by his helpful advice.

http://www.cleanitup.co.uk/smf/index.php?topic=224967.0

I know spruce, I was part of that thread.

I just noticed he hasn’t posted since then, so wondered if he’s ok or not.

Hopefully he reads this and gives us an update.
Title: Re: Anyone know if Darran (smudger) is ok?
Post by: The Jester of Wibbly on January 19, 2025, 06:38:27 pm
I hope he's okay. 

He was always very helpful and gave some great advise and support to others.   
Title: Re: Anyone know if Darran (smudger) is ok?
Post by: KS Cleaning on January 19, 2025, 07:26:18 pm
Definitely one of the most genuine and helpful guys on this forum. Hope he is keeping well.
Title: Re: Anyone know if Darran (smudger) is ok?
Post by: deeege on January 19, 2025, 08:05:25 pm
Good poster, always gave good sensible advice, hope he’s ok wherever he is up to.
Title: Re: Anyone know if Darran (smudger) is ok?
Post by: Smudger on January 19, 2025, 11:16:54 pm
That's a bit harsh slacky - it was like 16 years old !

I'm here but closed the business down - a couple of the guys took over the rounds and the rest has been put into liquidation

It all became too much hassle with the health issues I have several op's pending over the next few weeks so I can't give anything like work the attention it needs

I will look in from time to time
Title: Re: Anyone know if Darran (smudger) is ok?
Post by: KS Cleaning on January 19, 2025, 11:18:43 pm
That's a bit harsh slacky - it was like 16 years old !

I'm here but closed the business down - a couple of the guys took over the rounds and the rest has been put into liquidation

It all became too much hassle with the health issues I have several op's pending over the next few weeks so I can't give anything like work the attention it needs

I will look in from time to time
Your health is the most important thing, take care😉
Title: Re: Anyone know if Darran (smudger) is ok?
Post by: CleanClear on January 19, 2025, 11:31:49 pm

I will look in from time to time

Thats pretty narccisistic to be fair. I've posted here from my hospital bed as have lots of others too. I think its become a standard we expect.






Just joking with you. Not one of your posts has ever helped me out so i just wanted to give some balance .But i do wish you all the best.
Title: Re: Anyone know if Darran (smudger) is ok?
Post by: Slacky on January 20, 2025, 03:20:23 am
That's a bit harsh slacky - it was like 16 years old !

I'm here but closed the business down - a couple of the guys took over the rounds and the rest has been put into liquidation

It all became too much hassle with the health issues I have several op's pending over the next few weeks so I can't give anything like work the attention it needs

I will look in from time to time

lol it’s a funny story actually, as I didn’t get it MOT’d and completely forgot about getting that done. When I eventually got a heads up about it I took it in to the garage and they reckon the seals were completely shot.

£2K to sort out. It’s more than I paid you for it. I scrapped it but I got a year’s mileage or so out of it.
Title: Re: Anyone know if Darran (smudger) is ok?
Post by: james peters on January 20, 2025, 04:14:31 pm
sorry to hear your health is suffering darren  >:(

thankyou for your advice on the forum , always helpful,
wish you all the best for the furure
Title: Re: Anyone know if Darran (smudger) is ok?
Post by: Splash and dash on January 20, 2025, 04:26:35 pm
That's a bit harsh slacky - it was like 16 years old !

I'm here but closed the business down - a couple of the guys took over the rounds and the rest has been put into liquidation

It all became too much hassle with the health issues I have several op's pending over the next few weeks so I can't give anything like work the attention it needs

I will look in from time to time


Sorry to here this but as others have said your health is more important than a business, hope you get sorted and keep posting on here , all the best for the future 👍
Title: Re: Anyone know if Darran (smudger) is ok?
Post by: Smudger on January 20, 2025, 06:20:48 pm
This is my current battle - constant infection and if it goes to the bone it's bye bye leg...

(http://www.cleanitup.co.uk/smf/1737397221_ef9b88cd-1a26-4040-8e9b-2a46bd1f3839.jpeg)
Title: Re: Anyone know if Darran (smudger) is ok?
Post by: zesty on January 20, 2025, 06:28:05 pm
That looks like a very painful infection Darran, how did it happen? I hope it heals before it gets to the bone.

Glad to hear from you on the forum, keep dipping in.
Title: Re: Anyone know if Darran (smudger) is ok?
Post by: Soupy on January 20, 2025, 06:49:04 pm
This is my current battle - constant infection and if it goes to the bone it's bye bye leg...

(http://www.cleanitup.co.uk/smf/1737397221_ef9b88cd-1a26-4040-8e9b-2a46bd1f3839.jpeg)

WTF!?!

Hope you get that sorted.
Title: Re: Anyone know if Darran (smudger) is ok?
Post by: CleanClear on January 20, 2025, 06:49:32 pm
That looks like a very painful infection Darran, how did it happen? I hope it heals before it gets to the bone.

Glad to hear from you on the forum, keep dipping in.


You where gonna say ..... keep dipping your toe in... wheren't ya ?
Title: Re: Anyone know if Darran (smudger) is ok?
Post by: CleanClear on January 20, 2025, 06:52:07 pm
This is my current battle - constant infection and if it goes to the bone it's bye bye leg...

(http://www.cleanitup.co.uk/smf/1737397221_ef9b88cd-1a26-4040-8e9b-2a46bd1f3839.jpeg)

I wish you well mate. Its hard to believe with all the advances we have that they can't just cut that away and plastic surgeon your heel back up, but i know nowt about it really. Best wishes....
Title: Re: Anyone know if Darran (smudger) is ok?
Post by: Soupy on January 20, 2025, 07:00:55 pm
(http://www.cleanitup.co.uk/smf/1737397221_ef9b88cd-1a26-4040-8e9b-2a46bd1f3839.jpeg)
How did that happen?
Title: Re: Anyone know if Darran (smudger) is ok?
Post by: Smudger on January 20, 2025, 08:17:45 pm
Lack of blood - I have a blockage in the artery awaiting urgent op

Even when that's sorted could take up to a year to heal fully
Title: Re: Anyone know if Darran (smudger) is ok?
Post by: NBwcs on January 20, 2025, 08:26:26 pm
looks incredibly painful, all the best mate, hope you get sorted.
Title: Re: Anyone know if Darran (smudger) is ok?
Post by: Soupy on January 20, 2025, 09:01:52 pm
Lack of blood - I have a blockage in the artery awaiting urgent op

Even when that's sorted could take up to a year to heal fully

Get well soon.
Title: Re: Anyone know if Darran (smudger) is ok?
Post by: Don Kee on January 21, 2025, 06:11:27 pm
Still using the booster pump you recommended in here a few years ago, one of the few on here I listen to the advice!!

Get well soon Darren mate x
Title: Re: Anyone know if Darran (smudger) is ok?
Post by: lal on January 21, 2025, 06:32:39 pm
This is my current battle - constant infection and if it goes to the bone it's bye bye leg...

(http://www.cleanitup.co.uk/smf/1737397221_ef9b88cd-1a26-4040-8e9b-2a46bd1f3839.jpeg)

  Hope you get that sorted soon Darran, wishing you a speedy recovery. 👍
Title: Re: Anyone know if Darran (smudger) is ok?
Post by: windowswashed on January 21, 2025, 07:18:08 pm
That looks so tender, hope you get the medical attention you require and hope things get better for you Darren, wish you well with your health going forward into 2025
Title: Re: Anyone know if Darran (smudger) is ok?
Post by: Smudger on January 22, 2025, 12:41:16 am
Cheers guys 👍
Title: Re: Anyone know if Darran (smudger) is ok?
Post by: colin bird on January 22, 2025, 07:10:37 pm
Mate I can’t begin to imagine how painful that is and also how you must feel about closing your business down take care mate and thanks for touching base with us or the forum it’s very much appreciated
Title: Re: Anyone know if Darran (smudger) is ok?
Post by: tom20001 on February 09, 2025, 10:04:14 pm
Hope things work out Darran and you get better soon and back to full fitness. Tremendous help to me over the years here and great advisor
Title: Re: Anyone know if Darran (smudger) is ok?
Post by: Ggh on February 19, 2025, 11:36:22 am
Hope you’re on the mend. This place will be weaker without your input.