For those who were involved on the Mamod board 7-11 years ago...
You might remember John, aka Bogstandard.
He was an inspiring guide to many a craftsmen over the years.
I'm sad to report he will not be among us much longer due to a number of issues including bronchial cancer.
I have copied this post to share here...
from the HMEM board with John's full permission.
He has indicated he will not be able to answer most replies and or messages sent but he does provide an email below.
I'm sorry to be the bearer of such sad news.
Gil
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Here from July:
Despite all my efforts to keep going with multiple disabilities, it looks like I have been dealt my final hand.
After numerous scans and cameras down my throat taking biopsies, I was told that I have fairly advanced bronchial cancer.
I am not after sympathy, as I have had as good a life as I could have had with things holding me back for the last 40+ years, with no regrets, but it looks like my machining days are well and truly over, but I will still try to help people out if I can with the posts on here (boo, hiss) as long as my faculties remain.
A shame really as over the last few years I have bought many thousands of pounds worth of new machinery and tooling, just hoping to get my shop up and running again. It now looks like it will all have to go.
Time maybe to get another good holiday under my belt before things get too restricting.
John
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Here from yesterday:
I have been supporting this site (HMEM) almost from the beginning and except for a couple of bad arguments early on I have enjoyed every minute, especially when I shared my ramblings with everyone. It is such a shame it was all spoiled when Photobucket became very greedy and all pictures disappeared, spoiling all my older posts.
BTW, I still have ALL the pictures I put into my posts, so if you do need to resurrect one of my earlier posts, I am still able to send you the pictures you require to see what was happening, but this won't be available for much longer, either send me a PM or email at
bogstandard@btinternet.com
I also had to find a new forever home for my little dog Gunner, it was heart breaking but had to be done and the people I chose have been brilliant and he has settled down very well.
My workshop has now gone, and it was a wonderful experience, meeting lots of new model engineering friends when they came to visit to buy, I think everyone enjoyed themselves and all went away with a smile as I threw in lots of freebies for them to take away.
I get married in three weeks time and I will be moving in with my new wife straight away so that she can look after me for the time I have left, which at this time can't be laid down in stone. I will be trying to get away on honeymoon in early May to Cyprus for a couple of weeks, I am hoping the rest will do me a little good.
Anyway, the time to say goodbye has arrived. I will still log on when I can and read what people are now up to, but I won't be trying to help, I am still losing my grip on memories and just can't recall very much now.
So goodbye my friends, both old and new, I will try to remember you while I am still able to.
John
Please don't forget my signature line, it applies to everyone
If you don't try it, you will never know if you can do it!!
I never actually met John, but he was very active on the Model Engineer Forum and at least once he was able to advise me on a workshop problem I had. What a sad loss.
John.
I'm sorry to hear of this news, John has helped me with many projects over the years.
I am going to miss Johns no nonsense approach to the hobby as well as his humour and the very capable way he could explain how to do or get round a problem .
He will be very much missed by myself and the hobby is the poorer
Another competent machinist going saddens me no end
God bless you John
kindest regards
frazer
I remember John well and all I can say is make the most and until we all meet again....God Bless.