2023 Was One HELL of a Year... 

Brave video. Can't imagine what 2023 was like to go through but very happy to see you planning for the future. See you soon.

It’s life changing and quite literally a carbon copy of what we went through, I won’t go into details as you’ve experienced it first hand - what I will say is ‘Mum was clear… but no 6 months later gone’ - and the final moment a year on Friday is a stern reminder, it’s life shattering at any age, and it hits like an atom bomb - like you mum was integrated into our life living next door, the garden feels different a place which brought endless joy, an exceptional video Jake and love to you and yours, in the words of Dory Just keep swimming, no doubt we’ll catch up at some point… love Ben & Annabelle -- there are no words, I never knew about your Dad…

Oh man Jake mate....my sincere condolences, I cannot imagine everything you've been through in the last year.... That being said, if there is somebody who is the epitome of the 'Keep Calm and Carry On' British spirit, here you are getting back into something you love, coming to terms with everything and opening up to us. Looking forward to your new content as always when you finally are ready to get back to creating it. Always enjoyed your work (and Genevieve's too!). R.I.P. to your wonderful folks and onwards and upwards :) Hope your Mini, Panda, Genevieve's 500 and the camper are still in fine fettle....my '09 Hyundai Accent is still kicking and doing me proud, though she could use a good wash!

It was so lovely to see you at Rustival. Happy to support in any way that we can. Thank you for sharing, this must have been an incredibly difficult video to make x

Bloody hell Jake, I can't even begin to imagine what you've been through. Kudos to you for putting this video together though, you didn't have to but I really admire your honesty. I hope 2024 is a lot kinder to you, because by god do you deserve it! I hope the videography stuff works out for you too, I could really see you full time on the Classics World team, I think you'd be a perfect fit.

Definitely one hell of a year Jake, and for all the wrong reasons. Like you say its hard to ever really get over that. So good of you to update your subscribers.

Jesus Jake, that's a rough time you've had. If they say 'Whatever doesn't kill you makes you stronger' then you're going to be pretty bloody tough before long. Keep peddling.

One hell of a video. I'm just happy things are finally starting to look up for you, mate. See you at a show soon. - J

So sorry to hear of your dreadful multiple losses Jake. I had, of course, been wondering what had happened but didn't expect that. I'm glad you're picking yourself up and getting back into things. I look forward to seeing you at a future event like, maybe Rustival. Sorry I missed you at the last one. All the best, see you soon.

Thank you for sharing, what an awful year and what a painful video this must have been to make. I am so pleased you were able to make and publish this video though. Hopefully the next 12 months have some way better things in store. Sending love ❤

Oh Jake. First of all that must have been a very difficult video to make, especially when you're probably still trying to process everything. That's two absolutely tragic life events for anyone to go through, especially a young man, and so close together and unexpectedly too. My heart goes out to you. You've done a lot of good in the car community and, probably without even realising, actually helped a lot of people get through some difficult times too by just posting content and sharing your adventures so it's great to hear that people in turn have rallied around you. I know life can never go back to how it was but I hope 2024 brings happiness and fun adventures. Thinking of you sir

That must have been a terribly difficult video to make, and what an awful time you've been through. I've lost one of my parents, I can't imagine what it would have been like to lose both over such a short period. Hope you're doing OK.

Really sorry to hear about your mum Jake. Let me know if you need anything pal

Such a brave video. So sorry you had went through all that. Hope the rest of this year is a good one.

Both of my parents have passed away now, what you said about your mum really brought back to me when I found out my mum had cancer - like you say, you never forget it. With my dad it was Leukemia, but the sense of loss was the same. May they all rest in peace. 🕯 Looking forward to some new content from you, when you feel up to it. 👍🏻

All very normal ( not personally gone through it as of yet, but it will come. ) Glad you are slowly moving in a better place, my man. you know where my inbox is if you need it

Really pleased to see this update and the future looks very exciting. Now, lets get a date in for more Yugo shenanigans... how about we do a road trip in it?!

My condolences - what an awful time! Hopefully will get to catch up with you at some point!

Wishing you happier times ahead Jake. A very touching video.

A very difficult video to make I am sure Jake and as someone who maybe in the background has more knowledge of your situation through our WhatsApp messages etc I just want again to express my condolences to you and to say how strong you are to be able to not only make this video but to go back to filming content again for your channel. I’m really looking forward to welcoming you to your first trip to Northern Ireland and will most certainly need to get a meet and catch up before the hectic day Jack & Bertie’s is going to be. See you in a couple of weeks mate.

Nicely done Jake, you're mum and dad where such great people.

Nicely put together Jake. Not an easy subject to cover but onwards and upwards.