This is "Grandpa" John. He is a friend of Aaron's that he met through mutual plant friends. He is a true plant expert and one of Aaron's travel companions when they go to nurseries and gardens in Portland, Seattle, etc. We jokingly called him "Grandpa" John even before Gus was born because he is such a sweet guy and seems like a a grandpa to Aaron. As knowledgeable as Aaron is about plants, he continues to be in awe of John's knowledge and memory of the different plants and learns a lot just by spending time with him.
John was a professor of Horticulture at a community college before retiring and he is the most active retired person we know. He continues to be involved with the students in labs and on field trips as well as attending all of the plant events Aaron attends near and far. It really is inspiring. I hope we continue to pursue our interests with as much passion and enjoyment as John when we retire.
He got a real kick out of meeting Gus for the first time and considered him adopted right on the spot. You can never have too many grandpas!
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