[Sydney Steve]

While congratulations to Mr Fowles are of course in order a word of caution to those of a different vintage , (as we all are) . People need to realise that the date of John's birth is most likely only approximate . When John was born only primitive recording methods were in existence. Arranged pieces of bark and berries from a tree , or a few notches in the trunk in mystical patterns the meaning of which has been clouded in the sands of time were all that were used to record such events. Certainly you have to take your hat off to him though. He must still be pretty sprightly to avoid all the finders for the world's museums who would like to use him as an exhibit.

Happy Birthday John.