What happened to "Chris Jacobs" garage ?
posted in: fordy acres car farm garage, news on March 13, 2010 at 01:20 PM
Recently I tried to get into Chris Jacobs garage (when he wasn’t looking) and it was all closed up – locked up tighter than a cow’s bunghole at ‘fly time’. Maybe renovations are taking place over there? I have a theory that I will reveal after I get some feedback to see if anyone comes close to my speculation. Take a wild guess as to what happen to Chris’ Garage in a comment below.
Comments
Fordy Acres Car Farm Garage
March 13, 2010 at 01:24 PM
I couldn’t even swipe his avatar pic to use on the blog, the new post wouldn’t load until I took the picture out…. hmmmm.
moparmafia Garage
March 13, 2010 at 01:32 PM
Maybe he got tired of lack of interest the hub has for us.
Kevin's Garage
March 13, 2010 at 01:57 PM
If you hadn’t heard he is now a co host one of the Hollywood gossip shows I think maybe The Insider or one of those. Sellout I say. So now that he is big time he probably doesn’t have time for us Hub heads.
Fordy Acres Car Farm Garage
March 13, 2010 at 02:40 PM
Most of us have jobs and play on the Hub. I asked Chris a year ago if the hub was his baby, and didn’t get a response. A man of mystery – We may never know.
I had suspected that he was a well known, established face and he was the endorsment they needed to launch the site.
Rocket's Garage
March 13, 2010 at 02:46 PM
I say more power to him… to get a paying job that provides funds to pay for his dreams whatever they may be is what we all strive for? money to buy and build what we want, drive what we want and so on…
Fordy Acres Car Farm Garage
March 13, 2010 at 02:53 PM
I don’t think it was just a new job. His garage could have remained open and he could have taken a break from it – I’ve done it many times in the past year. I think there is something else going on here. I have two speculative guesses.
Shade Tree Garage
March 13, 2010 at 03:06 PM
Well whatever Chris decides to do I wish him the best of luck. Im sure we will get by just fine without his garage here. We long timers are the building blocks of this site. People will come and go and the Hub will go on with or without us.
Rat Nest Garage
March 13, 2010 at 03:09 PM
I’m a little curious myself. The communications between the HubHeads and us HubTails has been almost nonexistant since the recent changes in operations. I would like for someone to step forward and open those lines of communication back up. ANYONE LISTENING UP THERE ?
Fordy Acres Car Farm Garage
March 13, 2010 at 03:16 PM
Oh yes, by all means, no hard feelings and all the best to him, but I think if he just had better things to do, the garage would still be there for the rest of us to see. This blog isn’t against Chris.
Fordy Acres Car Farm Garage
March 13, 2010 at 03:26 PM
Yes, now we’re talking. communication is why we are all left to speculate and draw our own conclusions. The recent changes in operations is the key to this kunundrum – In my humble opinion. Way back in November – the 6th of ‘09 – we Hub heads brought all sorts of suggestions to light. The response was “We can’t show all our cards” I never understood that statement
Terry's Hatchback Chevelle Garage
March 13, 2010 at 03:35 PM
Perhaps it’s merely a computer glitch. If you notice the most recent new member signed up, His garage is still the first one there. Just a thought.
Fordy Acres Car Farm Garage
March 13, 2010 at 03:41 PM
Hmmm , I never even thought to see if he was disconnected with new members. Good investigating – once again we’re left to our own devices, hey?
Gatemac Garage
March 13, 2010 at 03:58 PM
His garage is probably set up to automatically be the first buddy to a new garage. With the familiar face he welcomes a new garage to the Hub and makes them feel right at home
Fordy Acres Car Farm Garage
March 13, 2010 at 04:24 PM
No doubt about the automatic buddy!
Tommy's Garage
March 13, 2010 at 04:51 PM
Jacobs is part of a lame news talk tv show on ABC.
Don’t care for it…
Fordy Acres Car Farm Garage
March 13, 2010 at 05:18 PM
Alright here is my first speculated guess (a not too serious light hearted guess): Chris was very confident that nobody would be able to catch up to his impressive view count, maybe he went as far as to make a bet a while ago when it seemed unlikely that anyone could catch him. Well, recently a very popular member did in fact pass him, and since he made the bet he had to bow out.
Pure ‘Read between the lines’ speculation of course… I’ll leave you to digest that before I reveal my next therory.
1971 AMC AMX [ Flywheel401 ] Garage
March 13, 2010 at 05:54 PM
Thanks for the garage , chris, guess it’s time I get overhauled see ya on , TV & web…. Thank’s East Coast
Gatemac Garage
March 13, 2010 at 06:11 PM
Maybe we can get Courtney to be the new first Hub buddy!
Stevie D's Garage
March 13, 2010 at 06:15 PM
if they sell it all to facebook, I quit…
sjd
Fordy Acres Car Farm Garage
March 13, 2010 at 06:29 PM
Well that was my more logical guess. I think that the Hub ownership has changed hands already and maybe Chris wasn’t too happy with the new managment style or ?
I actually got a messege from Chris saying he wasn’t too thrilled with the banners either and he agreed with me that they shouldn’t be displayed on our garages. Maybe all is not well down at Hub HQ - we lost Jae earlier and the same senario – no real explanations as to what’s the deal. All I know is, the banners are here, so we’ll deal with it, but I also noticed that many are having speed issues again with most folks blaming the banners and their annimation.
Wild Bill's Garage
March 13, 2010 at 06:43 PM
it’s Rat Nest’s fault….he over took Chris as most popular and he got mad and went home….LOL just kiddin’ who knows the real answer…...who know’s if we’ll ever find out…..
Terry's Hatchback Chevelle Garage
March 13, 2010 at 06:44 PM
For awhile there this afternoon. The banners were gone, I see there back now. ????
Pops' Garage
March 13, 2010 at 07:03 PM
Chris is just taking a ” nookie break ” on the cot in the back room ! If my ” girl ” pulls through , we may have video at eleven ! LOL! Just kidding of course !
Fordy Acres Car Farm Garage
March 13, 2010 at 07:09 PM
Well I wasn’t gonna name names, but….
AutoKraft Nebraska Garage
March 13, 2010 at 08:09 PM
I met and talked with Chris last year 09 (nice guy but busy PR type) at the Roadster show in L. A. that’s when I frist learned anything about the hub, I know he was their spokes person but their were definitely others behind the seens. Things change! just work hard and find your path!
Rat Nest Garage
March 13, 2010 at 08:27 PM
SEE YA 
Shade Tree Garage
March 13, 2010 at 10:41 PM
Freaky photo Rat!
Rat Nest Garage
March 13, 2010 at 10:53 PM
My face won’t photogragh for some Freaky reason. What’s up with that? LOL
Fordy Acres Car Farm Garage
March 13, 2010 at 11:08 PM
It should be a shot of yer tailights anyway – yer leavin’ us all in the dust !
Joe's Garage
March 14, 2010 at 01:12 PM
There are (or were) others behind the scene at the Hub. Some may know who and I won’t name names. Chris was a spokesman for the Hub. It was my belief from what I heard, that Chris is a “Hollywood guy” with an interest in cars. Don’t ask how I am privy to this, although inquiring minds want to know…
Joe's Garage
March 14, 2010 at 01:13 PM
Do you have a hole in the window?
Rat Nest Garage
March 14, 2010 at 01:19 PM
No it’s pure MAGIC.
Milkman's Garage
March 14, 2010 at 05:01 PM
Hey Kevin, Not at all. Chris is still active daily on the Hub. We do have a problem with his home page… we are working on it asap. Thanks, Tim
Milkman's Garage
March 14, 2010 at 05:06 PM
Hello Rat Nest, I’m stepping forward. As of exactly one week ago, I am now one of the people managing the Hub. There is a lot to do here and I’ll try to keep the communications open.
Thanks,
Tim
Fordy Acres Car Farm Garage
March 14, 2010 at 05:16 PM
This is fantastic news !!!! You don’t have any idea how many times I’ve seen the letters W – T – F in the last three days. Lots of folks wondering what’s going on with zero answers. We all would appreciate for the hub to be up front with us – especially when it comes to speed and performance issues. Many here on the hub have had their computers looked at because they thought something was wrong on their end. It would put minds at ease to know someone is at the wheel of this massive hub machine !!!
Milkman's Garage
March 14, 2010 at 05:26 PM
We’re actually trying to figure out why there are some inconsistent speed and performance issues. We were able to improve things the first time this happened by throwing more computer “iron” at it. Not as easy this time. My only real answer right now is that it’s quite complicated and I have an expert looking at it. I will let you know when I figure it out. Thanks.
Milkman's Garage
March 14, 2010 at 05:44 PM
Joe, There are four other people at the Hub. All of them are still involved in some way or another.
Joe's Garage
March 14, 2010 at 05:57 PM
Thanks for stepping forward, and never pay attention to some of the things I think I know about. It’s all about havin fun.
Milkman's Garage
March 14, 2010 at 06:01 PM
Fair enough. The Hub is about having fun. Thanks
Rat Nest Garage
March 14, 2010 at 06:04 PM
Hey Tim, Thanks for coming forward and opening the lines of communication. Now maybe we can get back to PLAYIN’.
See Ya on The (Hub), Jimmy
Milkman's Garage
March 14, 2010 at 06:11 PM
You are welcome Jimmy. I need to get back to playing and post some new pics.
Terry's Hatchback Chevelle Garage
March 23, 2010 at 10:56 AM
I see that Chris’s garage is back up. I’m old and slow, I know.
Fordy Acres Car Farm Garage
March 23, 2010 at 12:38 PM
That is good news ! We were all fearing the worse !



























