Farewell, JAG. A sad day for us all. We’ve lost someone who cared – about
birds and animals around him, without favour; about the environment; and
most of all, about people.
John looked after so many injured and abandoned creatures, and others have
written about Eggy, who I was lucky enough to meet (but I’m not sure which
generation of “Eggy” it was!). I have lots of wonderful memories of JAG.
His baffling posts to birding-aus in the early days, ringing him to ask how
to care for several escaped cockatiels that kept turning up in our yard,
and later asking him again how to tend to a couple that had been injured.
Visiting him on his birthday, with my daughter, and having fish and chips
in the twilight in front of his house, with all sorts of animals quite
comfortable in our presence and each others’ presence. His crazy puns on
Facebook once he’d moved to that forum (and how much joy it gave him we can
only guess at). And just a couple of weeks ago, a wonderful barbecue that
JAG hosted at his own expense, with neighbours, friends, and a bunch of
birders who call ourselves the Mad Buggers – it may have been John who
first used the term, I don’t know, but it really sums him up. He was
generous and caring, peaceful and thought little for comfort or
possessions. Just the sort of person the rest of the world thinks is a bit
“mad,” but the sort of person we need a lot more of.
Have never met him, but remember some hilarious postings on birding-aus in
my early days of reading here. You’ve all certainly lost an amazing friend
and personality.Vale John.
With respect,
Peter Madvig
—– Original Message —–
Sent: Tuesday, February 16, 2016 6:19 PM
Thank you for letting us know Bill. John was my true friend for 35 years,
always kind spirited , never grumpy. Thank you for those years John, always
remembered. Unca Tones ( Neddy).
—–Original Message—–
always kind spirited , never grumpy. Thank you for those years John, always
remembered. Unca Tones ( Neddy).
—–Original Message—–
I first emailed John after having read one of his typically off-beat posts
to Birding-Aus.
The conversation lasted 15 years.
Like many of us, I can say I’ve never met anyone who had such a different
on-email and in-person demeanour. Receiving emails from John was equal
parts hilarious and baffling. In person, John was thoughtful, lucid and
caring, but always with a Goon Show-esque sense of humour.
The moderation team were lucky enough to spend Australia Day with John, who
shouted us the entire barbecue. He was at that stage in palliative care, and
was in fine form. He was just as chirpy on Saturday when I last saw him. He
was chuckling cheekily about the prospect of Tony Russell ever seeing the
Crested Honey-buzzard in Perth. I’m attaching a beautiful portrait of John
taken by Ruth on Australia Day. I hope Ruth doesn’t mind.
Good bye, John, I am honoured to have been your friend.
Thank you Bill, just caught your sad news. He was truly a great friend.
Tony.
—–Original Message—–
Tony.
—–Original Message—–
This morning our friend John Gamblin passed away, after a lengthy illness.
I first emailed John after having read one of his typically off-beat posts
to Birding-Aus.
The conversation lasted 15 years.
Like many of us, I can say I’ve never met anyone who had such a different
on-email and in-person demeanour. Receiving emails from John was equal
parts hilarious and baffling. In person, John was thoughtful, lucid and
caring, but always with a Goon Show-esque sense of humour.
The moderation team were lucky enough to spend Australia Day with John, who
shouted us the entire barbecue. He was at that stage in palliative care, and
was in fine form. He was just as chirpy on Saturday when I last saw him. He
was chuckling cheekily about the prospect of Tony Russell ever seeing the
Crested Honey-buzzard in Perth. I’m attaching a beautiful portrait of John
taken by Ruth on Australia Day. I hope Ruth doesn’t mind.
Good bye, John, I am honoured to have been your friend.
JAG,
from one “mad bugger” to another, may you Rest In Peace.
I, like Bill, Rusty-lubs, Unca Tones, Ruth, Paul and Kaz got to know John
through his Birding-Aus posts that were as Bill put it, hilarious and
sometimes baffling.
Penn Gwynne will miss you….!!!
Cheerio mate, look after the Magpies up there. :'(
John
John Harris BASc, GDipEd
Director – Wildlife Experiences PL
Principal Ecologist/Zoologist
Croydon, Victoria
0409 090 955
On 16/02/2016 6:40 PM, “Bill Stent” <billstent@gmail.com> wrote:
Farewell, JAG. A sad day for us all. We’ve lost someone who cared – about
birds and animals around him, without favour; about the environment; and
most of all, about people.
John looked after so many injured and abandoned creatures, and others have
written about Eggy, who I was lucky enough to meet (but I’m not sure which
generation of “Eggy” it was!). I have lots of wonderful memories of JAG.
His baffling posts to birding-aus in the early days, ringing him to ask how
to care for several escaped cockatiels that kept turning up in our yard,
and later asking him again how to tend to a couple that had been injured.
Visiting him on his birthday, with my daughter, and having fish and chips
in the twilight in front of his house, with all sorts of animals quite
comfortable in our presence and each others’ presence. His crazy puns on
Facebook once he’d moved to that forum (and how much joy it gave him we can
only guess at). And just a couple of weeks ago, a wonderful barbecue that
JAG hosted at his own expense, with neighbours, friends, and a bunch of
birders who call ourselves the Mad Buggers – it may have been John who
first used the term, I don’t know, but it really sums him up. He was
generous and caring, peaceful and thought little for comfort or
possessions. Just the sort of person the rest of the world thinks is a bit
“mad,” but the sort of person we need a lot more of.
And from today there is one less.
Rest in peace, JAG.
On 16 February 2016 at 18:19, Bill Stent <billstent@gmail.com> wrote:
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Have never met him, but remember some hilarious postings on birding-aus in
my early days of reading here. You’ve all certainly lost an amazing friend
and personality.Vale John.
With respect,
Peter Madvig
—– Original Message —–
Sent: Tuesday, February 16, 2016 6:19 PM
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Thank you for letting us know Bill. John was my true friend for 35 years,
always kind spirited , never grumpy. Thank you for those years John, always
remembered. Unca Tones ( Neddy).
—–Original Message—–
always kind spirited , never grumpy. Thank you for those years John, always
remembered. Unca Tones ( Neddy).
—–Original Message—–
I first emailed John after having read one of his typically off-beat posts
to Birding-Aus.
The conversation lasted 15 years.
Like many of us, I can say I’ve never met anyone who had such a different
on-email and in-person demeanour. Receiving emails from John was equal
parts hilarious and baffling. In person, John was thoughtful, lucid and
caring, but always with a Goon Show-esque sense of humour.
The moderation team were lucky enough to spend Australia Day with John, who
shouted us the entire barbecue. He was at that stage in palliative care, and
was in fine form. He was just as chirpy on Saturday when I last saw him. He
was chuckling cheekily about the prospect of Tony Russell ever seeing the
Crested Honey-buzzard in Perth. I’m attaching a beautiful portrait of John
taken by Ruth on Australia Day. I hope Ruth doesn’t mind.
Good bye, John, I am honoured to have been your friend.
Bill
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Thank you Bill, just caught your sad news. He was truly a great friend.
Tony.
—–Original Message—–
Tony.
—–Original Message—–
This morning our friend John Gamblin passed away, after a lengthy illness.
I first emailed John after having read one of his typically off-beat posts
to Birding-Aus.
The conversation lasted 15 years.
Like many of us, I can say I’ve never met anyone who had such a different
on-email and in-person demeanour. Receiving emails from John was equal
parts hilarious and baffling. In person, John was thoughtful, lucid and
caring, but always with a Goon Show-esque sense of humour.
The moderation team were lucky enough to spend Australia Day with John, who
shouted us the entire barbecue. He was at that stage in palliative care, and
was in fine form. He was just as chirpy on Saturday when I last saw him. He
was chuckling cheekily about the prospect of Tony Russell ever seeing the
Crested Honey-buzzard in Perth. I’m attaching a beautiful portrait of John
taken by Ruth on Australia Day. I hope Ruth doesn’t mind.
Good bye, John, I am honoured to have been your friend.
Bill
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JAG,
from one “mad bugger” to another, may you Rest In Peace.
I, like Bill, Rusty-lubs, Unca Tones, Ruth, Paul and Kaz got to know John
through his Birding-Aus posts that were as Bill put it, hilarious and
sometimes baffling.
Penn Gwynne will miss you….!!!
Cheerio mate, look after the Magpies up there. :'(
John
John Harris BASc, GDipEd
Director – Wildlife Experiences PL
Principal Ecologist/Zoologist
Croydon, Victoria
0409 090 955
On 16/02/2016 6:40 PM, “Bill Stent” <billstent@gmail.com> wrote:
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