FUN(NY) FACTS:
1. John is the youngest of three sibs
2. He almost never smiles “with teeth” in photos. Ask him why and he’ll quote Dwight Schrute: “When someone smiles at me, all I see is a chimpanzee begging for its life.”
3. He didn’t try ketchup until he was 20. Now he loves it.
4. John claimed he was allergic to all fresh fruits and vegetables until his mother-in-law made him take a RASP blood test. Turns out he’s only allergic to Timothy Weed. “Allergies run in cycles,” he’ll tell you. He swears the veg allergy was real.
5. He swam in Antarctica.
6. When he was four, John fell out of a moving car.
7. He is often referred to as “the nicest person you’ll ever meet.”
FAVORITES:
Food -- Chicago-style Pizza Beer -- "Almost any" Ale, Porter, or Stout. No lagers please Pastime -- Fishing, Scuba Diving, Hiking, Underwater (or any type of) Bocce Dessert -- Yellow Cake with Chocolate Frosting Family Trip -- Africa Color -- Blue Mode of Transportation -- Dolphin Bands/Artist -- Pearl Jam, Chris LeDoux, The Dubliners Book -- The Power of One T.V Shows -- The Simpsons, The Office, Southpark Snack Food -- Beef Jerky, Peanuts FrooFroo Drink -- Piña Colada Imaginary Pet -- Russian Sabel Animal -- Panda Bear Movies -- Strange Brew, A River Runs Through it, Braveheart Animated Movies -- Kung Fu Panda, How to Train Your Dragon Cartoon -- Avatar, The Last Airbender Hero -- Captain Ron
LEARNING FROM BOAT LIFE:
-- How To Troubleshoot: 1. A diesel generator 2. An outboard engine 3. A diesel engine 4. A marine electric head 5. Refrigerators 6. Air conditioners 7. Water makers 8. Dive compressors 9. Pumps: fresh water, salt water, bilge -- How to sail -- How to dock a catamaran -- How to catch saltwater fish -- How to mentally survive rationing -- How to play Underwater Bocce -- How to maneuver with one engine. In the dark. In a strange harbor
LOVES MOST ABOUT BOAT LIFE:
-- Being on the water -- Fishing/Snorkeling/Diving at will -- The continual change of scenery -- Judging the passage of time solely based on the length of his beard -- Quality time with the family
