[Closed] Lefty servicing..other than Thumbprint.

I sounded out Tony and he is on holiday until 7 July then running a seven/ten day turnaround so it could be close, too close as I am away with the bike on 4 August and could do with a week or two before to check it's ok. So I think that might be a bit tight timescale.
So, any other recent experiences to report?
How about Noah's Ark. Some old reviews on here suggest they are OK but does that still stand.
Can't use TF tuned as its a '04 model.
Last time it was evans, sent to Robin at Kendal and it had to go back straightaway as it creaked and sounded unplush. Second time it was OK so just makes me a bit wary.
Any views appreciated.