YEP I thought along the same lines !! I sent him several PM's and emails to him BUT no replys ! I hope he and his family are O.K. Fire's , power outage's are quite prevelent up his way!
I was out in Wyoming but a short time with John years back and (for me) it was a experience of a life time! I wish there would be more times like that left in me BUT time moves on !
I purchased a couple of claims from John a couple of months ago . Without getting too personal here ..... He is struggling some from some physical ailments but was in good spirits generally . He sure LOVES mining : ) I gained some great info from him for sure .