JOHNS BLOG
The Wilsons
I was reminded recently that I should mention our good friends for over 20 years, the Wilsons. Dee, Steve and the skinny guy Jacob. When we used to travel the Wilsons would look after our dogs. This includes our late boys, Gunner (our black lab) and Milo (a golden...
A Rail Trip through Africa – a Journey Back in Time
Many anthropologists believe that the earliest traces of humans, in this case “Lucy” the hominin bones discovered dating back 3 million years, started in Africa. While Janet and my trip to Africa in 2012 didn’t quite take us that far back, we did get to experience...
MILO – My Tie
Every once in a while, a dog/companion enters your life and changes everything. Milo passed away in my arms on October 21st. He would have been ten years old on November 28th. He was a gentle giant who would raise his head and look into your eyes as if to say ‘I love...
My Big Sister Hazel – a Childhood in Black and White
It’s been more than a decade since my big sister, Hazel Coburn (nee Wordsworth) passed away after a battle with cancer. I miss her very much and she was a very big part of my growing up. As my daughter Jessica and I have been organizing our family photo albums, I’ve...
A Ballerina in the Family
One thing going through old photo albums does is remind us of some of our old dreams and aspirations, and of the dreams of family members. I hadn’t recently given any thought about how my sister Hazel had wanted to be a ballerina. There is a lovely colour image of her...
Charitable Outreach From My Sure Flow Team
I have highlighted a number of charitable activities that employees participate in at the company I founded, Sure Flow Equipment. These include the YMCA Cycle-For-Kids, https://www.sureflowequipment.com/cycling-strong-kids-spring/ the Annual Christmas Food Drive...
After many decades of success in business it was suggested I raise my profile on the web. This website gives some background on my history, and explores my past, present, passions and future ambitions. Thanks for visiting.
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