The gentleman spoke the prime reason , he lives with nature not against it , his own life , he's served his country , brought up his children . I lived that life , roaming the country and living under canvas . He doesn't beg of the state , it can be done , I've done it . Fine man . Fine life . Deep respect .

@greenkostia

2 ай бұрын

Apart from time he broke his arm . And his spine. Shut your pie hole

RIP John... you literally highlighted all of the things wrong with Devon.. hope you are still happily travelling on.

Beautiful Man , Beautiful Mantra , this man nailed what others secretly quest for . The open road is the original path to live in harmony with nature . RIP SIR ❤️

I grew up in Exeter and as a child, I remember driving past him. I am Romani but we weren't on the road at that time. He was a fond memory I forgot until this video thank you

We all wish we had a piece of John in us . Top man . More sense spoken by John than most politicians.

rest in peace John you will always be remembered and missed by the people of Exeter a free spirit .

@TheMoonhead30

3 жыл бұрын

How do you know he passed away 😔

@mmaphilosophy

3 жыл бұрын

@@TheMoonhead30 He still alive ignore that comment. We drove past and give him a hot cup of tea last week. He's 85 now and still going on strong

@freespiritnufc5661

3 жыл бұрын

Simply wonderful and long may he live in his own world,I hope to pass him one day ,in this life or the next?

@mmaphilosophy

3 жыл бұрын

@@freespiritnufc5661 update. He is currently in hospital following a mild heart attack. Let's hope he pulls thru

What a great chat. That fellow asked John some excellent questions to learn about him, his history and his wisdom. Thank you

What England needs is more John Treagoods 👍

@bertiebus1735

4 жыл бұрын

There are thousands of John Treagoods but most are younger than John. society usually calls them 'dirty hippies' and shouts 'NOT IN MY BACK YARD!'

@dannygroom3327

2 жыл бұрын

If only England would alow it!

@mikewalrus4763

2 жыл бұрын

@@dannygroom3327 The Establishment won't allow it because they can't control it and as well all know all this plitics and stuff is just about contril of others who don't want or need it!

@richardboswell9306

Жыл бұрын

@@bertiebus1735 yes I agree also us romani an the Irish same

@bobmiller7502

10 ай бұрын

@@bertiebus1735 well said brother

What a lovely Chap! ..You don't come across Folk like this very often these days Tough as old Boots and living in Harmony with the Environment and Grateful for what he has A True Character wish there were more like him!

God bless him and his life Thanking you so much for making this important video

Just come across this video .. miss seeing John around .. Journey well John .. Roam in Peace ❤️

I grew up not far from where John lives. I remember a very similar fellow who lived at the top of Haldon Hill on the A38 called Smokey Joe. Long may there be the Johns and Smokeys in this world, it makes it a brighter place.

@kieron4965

3 жыл бұрын

I lived in kennford growing up. Smokey Joe was often spoke about

Many thanks for this beautiful film. I too live on the road in my converted bus and share everything john says about modern life.

I aspire to be this man. His life is the life for me

What a lovely chap he had a blessed life

Rest in peace you lovely man.

"2 versions of rabbit stew" Bless that's so funny. Yer in us hearts

What a gem!

Aaww sorry to learn John died just watched his video what a great character

What a lovely peaceful guy. Pace of life..

I live like this all the time I have tried to live in a house but I can't

A man after my own heart. ❤️

So glad that you took the time to interview this man and learn of his approach to life. I always beep and give him a hand gesture(the waving hand one)! :)

@keving9233

2 жыл бұрын

Good on you for not giving the “one finger salute” John mentioned. 😂

Rest in peace John. Much love xx

An enjoyable little video, I live a similar lifestyle in Latvia (even though I'm a Brit) three dogs, four goats (two about to give birth). It's a great life, wouldn't swap it for anything.

@mattiemclean9882

2 жыл бұрын

You still have the internet so not that similar to John!

What a lovely man!!!

Rip John , thank you for the memories!

Rip John .your one Of a kind .

I miss the old days, when it used to be sunny at night

Just found this....absolutely fabulous!

Brilliant documentry! Thank you 🙂👍

Thanks for posting Mark, a very interesting man Rip

what a great little interview, well done.

Old John died a few days back,RIP.

@bushratbeachbum

4 жыл бұрын

Did he see his days out as he wished, on the road? I hope so. He had a kind face and eyes that obviously had stories behind them. Beauty.

Great piece

wot an nice chap john is and wot a good life to hes got

Brilliant man of morals and character, great interview.

what a wonderful interview, well done mark. I've been 5there done that and it really is wonderful

What a lovely guy.

So wise ... The real life ... With nature not against nature this beautiful

Totally randomly came across this interview but it was great! Pretty interesting dude. This world needs all types, he’s a friendly, intelligent guy not harming anybody. I see no wrong here.

@coolmum47

4 жыл бұрын

I was just browsing and came across it randomly too ... I had this lifestyle for 9 months in the 1970's when I was a 'happy hippy'. My boyfriend and I just took off in our VW campervan and travelled across Europe and North Africa for 9 months. When we got back to the UK, it was the beginning of Summer and we still had money left so we went down to Cornwall for the whole Summer. Then it was time to knuckle down, earn some money and plan our next trip. Yes, I see where he's coming from. It's a great lifestyle.

@bobbutler9063

2 жыл бұрын

One thing I share with John is that I came from penge And what a lovely chap he was

i love to here theses old storys

Lovely man! Different lifestyle but no one says Different is bad!

Mark Tyler, thanks for this little gem and may John, Gilly and Gizmo R.I.P. I consider myself lucky to have travelled with John on occasions when I was horse drawn. Evenings round the fire with a tot of whisky were fun and informative.

Thanks very much Mark. Your interviewing skills are top notch..well done. What a beautiful soul John is...i hope he makes the 100 mark.

@dianabrown1409

4 жыл бұрын

he not life

A wonderful conversation.

He reminds me of a wee man that lives in a 'Bender' type dwelling near Balquidder. If in Perthshire look out for him wearing a plaid type kilt and a bodhran drum on his back. His name is Magi McGlynn and has some powerful poetry.

Wonderful life story ❤

Beats the alternative of getting up and working for the state

Smiled the hole way though this

Home is where you park it. May the angels guide you on your journey.

Lovely man very interesting gentleman of the road,in the best possible sence❤

He's figured life out

RIP JOHN😇

That's freedom , f to the system ,good luck John !!!

Very Warm hearted and happy.

Brilliant!

Can't see John posting on Facebook any time soon. Imagine how many likes he'd get if he posted anything. Book, Cover, Judge. Know what I mean.

beautiful for life

A number of horse drawn travellers in my part of Devon still. (Totnes A38 area)

If he lived in a house, the state would be living off him! Like it does everybody else. Let's get real here??

@uttaradit2

3 жыл бұрын

when u stop moving the systems taxes u

Reminds me of my dad

He's happy that's what matter s

"I had a wife, but I had the sense to get rid of her; and bring me son's up myself!"

@bertiebus1735

4 жыл бұрын

Then he got rid of the kids because he didn't need them either. People choose to ignore that.

@michealhand1001

10 ай бұрын

​@@bertiebus1735Listen again they went to college/university and came back home and no intentions of leaving so he left instead.

Good man.

Interesting guy! Would have to have seen inside his cabin to see how he sleeps/lives etc.

It's just my dream to live in a campervan.. No stress and no bills to pay.. Ahhh what a life..

@bertiebus1735

4 жыл бұрын

I did it for years. It is a great life but don't believe there's no stress. It can be extremely stressful, especially during winter.

This man IS THE CULTURAL DIVERSITY we as British people 🤫🥺🧐👍⚖️🇬🇧 NEED TO ENDOLGE IN💯💪🙏🗣️ GOD BLESS HIS SOUL 🙏💯😇 Thanks great upload 😁

He's got it right ❤

Perfect life no worries no hassle

Livin my dream

Freedom. Freedom comes at a price, which to most will seem very expensive, but it's probably well worth it ultimately. Some people will know what I'm talking about here. Most won't though.

@raymondpomfret4214

5 жыл бұрын

I do mate ,I lived in my motorhome for about three years full time and for about 18 years spent 6 months away ,now me and my wife are going full time again ,I'm 70 and my misses is67 I've also got an old timber boat that I spend time on , don't fancy sitting at home waiting for the end . We are both healthy at moment so life's for living and we're going to live it !!!

Truly a free man🤘

I like his accent. Sounds old gentlemen

Prepare to get a load of views... Im sharing this on the fundraising page :) You may like to interview him again, he has a new horse and a new van...

If you really want to stop you will I try allot of times but my heart wasn't in it snd had no respect for myself so self respect will get you there and believe in yourself something we all forget to do n Billy you keep ip the good work people like you are hard to find keep on keeping on keep on keeping strong

Pukka geezer. An authentic human.

Hope he is still travelling and living his life his way.

@murgle2679

Жыл бұрын

He sadly passed away in February 2020 :(

His accent is very interesting. It's like a modern Southeastern accent but with some striking differences. Here are a couple of things I noticed: 3:41 the "r" in "caravan" 4:22 the "oh" sound in "home" and "suppose"

@comically_large_cowboy_hat3385

Жыл бұрын

i wasn’t aware that this wasn’t standard….i’m from the southeast and that’s how i speak…maybe i picked it up somewhere else

@Bella-fz9fy

11 ай бұрын

He was born in Kent and now lives in Devon,so it sounds half ‘cockney’,half Devon!

In Which World to Live ? " I'd rather be mad in mine than sane in theirs!"

Never judge a book by its cover, an interesting man indeed.

All love and power to that guy! Anyone know what happened about his book?

Good on you mate

Who put the sub-titles on the film ?

Good man keep going

We are Roma..We are Free..We and the Land Are One

This man is hard as fuck ex bareknuckle champion

❤️

What happened to the book John was writing did he finish it dose anyone no thanks

This man is no fool.

@GG-hu9dn

5 жыл бұрын

Or subscriber?

@timhunt2137

4 жыл бұрын

L J why he live Iife .

@Suzyfromtheblock

4 жыл бұрын

I hope John had an army pension he did 6 years there

A very wealthy man,I don’t mean financially. He’s got it right 👍.

he carried "the weight",rip sir.

I hope your still going well good luck m8

Give me an idea to tell my children to live in campervan after their university.. So they don't have the stress and have freedom to travel

❤❤

@markryland5395

10 ай бұрын

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It will be a chainge in diat, Economic, But hearty, lottse of rabbit, He will be able to snair rabbit, The dogs will coars and run down rabbit's, A sacke 10 - 12 lbs of flower, For banok, dumplings. Other simple breads, He will share with the dogs, And sometimes the dogs will share their rabbits with him, Rolled oats for oat meal, Sweet stuffs, Dryed apple, Apricots. He will have some knolage of willed herbs for his rabbit stews, A sake of tryed peese or beans, The diet dose not need to get dull or skimpy. He can re-supply every 2 or 3 months, or when needed. The Traveler's exchange or gift each other, foods and treats. They do odd jods for rural folk, some have skills, And offer there skills, He or She, May offer a weather vain, to fit your roof, Or barn, A regale trophy to be admired, Or they may confer with with you on planting your vegetable garden, They get by.

Read The Old Cumberland Beggar by Wordsworth.

Was John the lizard king with that tongue action ?

I read a lot of comments saying how much they admire his life. A romantic view i feel. His humility is charming, but British weather, no shower, no washing machine, living next to a road i doubt very much many of us would be able to handle it.

@michealhand1001

10 ай бұрын

Well he got by without all the mod cons it can be done and he just proved it.

Did he ever finish his book?