John's love of the outdoors, tending the earth and stone work made him a John of all trades. His natural love of the outdoors led him to pursue studies for the NYS Conservation Correspondence Course Certification. Most at home and at ease with nature, he lived out his years as an Eagle Nester, a true mountain man & explorer. Almost everyone knows someone with a green thumb, well anyone that knew John knew that ALL his fingers were green. Whether it was a vegetable garden, a mini orchard or his amazing flowers, his horticulture talents were admired by many. Even when it wasn't growing season, his handiwork could be seen adorning the Hurley Mountain Inn for many Christmas seasons. The giant grapevine wreaths festooned with pine boughs brought joy to many area residents. John was also a frequent caller to the WGHQ Radio Station. If you ever encountered 'Snake' at HMI during its heyday, he may have showed off his barstool 'handstand' and you likely lost a bet that day. John was very proud of his many years of sobriety, declaring for all his 'Anniversary off the Sauce' as February 8, 1995. He often expressed immense gratitude about the many people along his path that helped him reach & maintain that goal.
John's love of the outdoors, tending the earth and stone work made him a John of all trades. His natural love of the outdoors led him to pursue studies for the NYS Conservation Correspondence Course Certification. Most at home and at ease with nature, he lived out his years as an Eagle Nester, a true mountain man & explorer. Almost everyone knows someone with a green thumb, well anyone that knew John knew that ALL his fingers were green. Whether it was a vegetable garden, a mini orchard or his amazing flowers, his horticulture talents were admired by many. Even when it wasn't growing season, his handiwork could be seen adorning the Hurley Mountain Inn for many Christmas seasons. The giant grapevine wreaths festooned with pine boughs brought joy to many area residents. John was also a frequent caller to the WGHQ Radio Station. If you ever encountered 'Snake' at HMI during its heyday, he may have showed off his barstool 'handstand' and you likely lost a bet that day. John was very proud of his many years of sobriety, declaring for all his 'Anniversary off the Sauce' as February 8, 1995. He often expressed immense gratitude about the many people along his path that helped him reach & maintain that goal.
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