Welcome to Johns Page

Say Hit to soem of my Friends

Well hopefully I won't bore you, but you'll gain a small insight into me.

I'm on the wrong side of 40, (well actually just turned 50) and I like to claim that I have gone grey prematurely, well that is my story and I am sticking to it!

I have been married to Deborah for 25 years and she is still the best thing that has ever happened to me.

I was overweight due to diabetes but after some major surgery to fix the diabetes I have now lost over nearly 8 stone and there is still more to come. It never stopped me being an adventurer and will only enhance my future pursuits. New photo of me opposite.

Deborah and I have been blessed with two beautiful offspring (Well I can hardly call them kids as Laura is 24 & Dan is 22).

Probably our 3rd child is Frank, our beloved Boxer.

As a family we are all lacto-vegetarians and don't believe in eating anything that any living thing has had to die for.

Any Carp that I catch are treated for any sores that they may have and returned alive and well.

When time allows I also enjoy Photography and still prefer to use my Mamiya RB67 Medium Format camera with some rather nice E6 Film, I also own a rather nice Contax Rangerfinder with a selection of lenses, and a Nikon DX2.

I have always wanted to learn to play the Saxophone, so a few years ago I took up lessons after buying myself a Tenor Sax, reading music didn't prove that hard, but gaining rhythm proved much harder. I just wish I had more time as it is probably one of the greatest things I have ever tried to learn.

There is probably loads more to say, but rather than bore you, I have included just a few of my favourite sites below.

Enjoy life and never hold back doing something, my favourite motto is: -

"Do it now before it is too late"

Be Happy...

John ¦ Updated May 2010

Deborah and I run an own import business, importing vehicles from all around the world (check out www.goldenchariotsinternational.com). We also run a fishing baits business, you can learn more from www.friartuckbaits.com)

In my spare time, I have tried many pastimes, but one of my most enjoyable is fishing for Carp. I have been fishing for them since 1974 and have been a member of The British Carp Study Group since 1990 (check out www.bcsg.org.uk).

I also enjoy the American car scene and have owned American cars since 1979.

I have always been a bit of a rebel and have had loads of motorbikes over the years. At one time I used to race SuperMotards until I nearly lost my hand in an accident. I was also fairly competent at pulling the odd wheelie (No officer, it wasn't me), but I have to admit of all the motorbikes I have ever owned, the Harley Electraglide was my favourite, I wish funds would allow me to buy another.

Me and my 88 Harley Electra Glide