John Treagood - Devon traveller

[@stephenrice4554]

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]

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

[@selina4455]

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

[@propergander1162]

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 ❤️

[@maretomaski6324]

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

[@danielgreen3715]

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!

[@nicolasherman9629]

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

[@TheMoonhead30]

How do you know he passed away 😔

[@mmaphilosophy]

@@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]

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]

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

[@jackfried5425]

What England needs is more John Treagoods 👍

[@bertiebus1735]

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]

If only England would alow it!

[@mikewalrus4763]

@@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]

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

[@bobmiller7502]

@@bertiebus1735 well said brother

[@vimtocrazy739]

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

[@Sean-fb7cy]

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

[@jaywoodlandpixiewhite3274]

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

[@charlysez1041]

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

[@dhensley7494]

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

[@ianmedium]

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]

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

[@MyEyesAreRed]

What a lovely chap he had a blessed life

[@rosemarieblack7063]

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.

[@cadge]

What a gem!

[@jessxxy]

Brilliant documentry! Thank you 🙂👍

[@the-nomad]

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]

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

[@pbmarcgasman9185]

Rest in peace you lovely man.

[@stephennicolay1940]

Just found this....absolutely fabulous!

[@DoctorBastardo]

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

[@67Dinosaurus]

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]

he not life

[@The_Reality_Filter]

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]

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

[@michaelbasher]

What a lovely peaceful guy. Pace of life..

[@Helendy]

Rest in peace John. Much love xx

[@trevorcollins9297]

What a lovely man!!!

[@Jason-yc8rn]

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

[@Jim_8269]

A man after my own heart. ❤️

[@BobFarnell]

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

[@melaniejordan6306]

Rip John .your one Of a kind .

[@andyskelton7223]

Thanks for posting Mark, a very interesting man Rip

[@ajseip1]

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]

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]

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

[@Tony-vg6tp]

Brilliant man of morals and character, great interview.

[@momo213boss]

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

[@briangreaves2442]

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

[@missionDan]

what a great little interview, well done.

[@pegknife]

Old John died a few days back,RIP.

[@bushratbeachbum]

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.

[@jasonallen6653]

What a lovely guy.

[@richweston6202]

Rip John , thank you for the memories!

[@kris71uk]

A wonderful conversation.

[@Captaingamingteam101]

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

[@boldbhoy67]

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.

[@tonysinnott2785]

Great piece

[@michaelsutherland9200]

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

[@williamlukeduckett7653]

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

[@gazfisher7391]

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

[@blenny47]

Beats the alternative of getting up and working for the state

[@ldvconvoy4063]

Smiled the hole way though this

[@ianwesterman346]

Wonderful life story ❤

[@raymondpomfret4214]

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

[@GG-hu9dn]

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

[@uttaradit2]

when u stop moving the systems taxes u

[@hbwestham]

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

[@thedialectarchive5379]

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]

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]

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

[@briangreaves2442]

i love to here theses old storys

[@alastairbarker1840]

My plan exactly when the kids move out. I'm preparing for it now.

[@berniemclaughlin2595]

He's happy that's what matter s

[@АлександрПерчов-ж9у]

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

[@bertiebus1735]

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

[@michealhand1001]

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

[@snakeplisskin1]

He's figured life out

[@norepetitivebeats]

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]

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 !!!

[@cgorringe7853]

RIP JOHN😇

[@georgebushaway5833]

Very Warm hearted and happy.

[@garybrockwell2031]

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

[@coratheexplorer1824]

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

[@bertiebus1735]

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.

[@CFreeJ]

Brilliant!

[@greyswifty]

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.

[@Nightskyvibes1]

Reminds me of my dad

[@kev8322]

Perfect life no worries no hassle

[@oddball7483]

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

[@murgle2679]

He sadly passed away in February 2020 :(

[@RichardHorsfield]

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...

[@therealrodhull1]

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

[@paradisefound5021]

Livin my dream

[@christianworthinton8000]

I just packed me bag and went for a walk one day!🤣👍🇨🇦

[@sigrufalki4440]

Pukka geezer. An authentic human.

[@BillyBob-uc9zp]

He's got it right ❤

[@LauraJayneWY79]

This man is no fool.

[@GG-hu9dn]

Or subscriber?

[@timhunt2137]

L J why he live Iife .

[@Suzyfromtheblock]

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

[@lunchymunchy2984]

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

[@Loonyluna23]

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

[@AlanWattResistance]

Good man.

[@norepetitivebeats]

Read The Old Cumberland Beggar by Wordsworth.

[@longdog8979]

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

[@TextBookPuncher1]

This man is hard as fuck ex bareknuckle champion

[@jackduffy1817]

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.

[@basilguts1786]

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

[@coratheexplorer1824]

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

[@jackrussel853]

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

[@meathead365]

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]

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

[@ianking-w6f]

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

[@DJ-uk5mm]

Did he ever finish his book?

[@mrgaryg44]

Was John the lizard king with that tongue action ?

[@bungalowlogic7676]

"I always go with plan B. And plan B is not to have a "plan A" May be my new life Mantra

[@leechappell6394]

Good man keep going

[@stuartroyle1402]

he carried "the weight",rip sir.

[@richardpedley6291]

I hope your still going well good luck m8

[@markryland5395]

❤❤

[@markryland5395]

❤

[@inahaystack]

Who put the sub-titles on the film ?

[@Jason-yc8rn]

Good on you mate

[@PaulSinghSelhi-VFX-TUTORIALS]

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

[@chris77777777ify]

Driven past John many times. I do think it’s cruel for his horse, seeing as the horse probably never gets a good night sleep being next to roads all the time

[@user-lx5ue4wm5k]

Piss of ya,snowflake

[@BangtaiL_WitcH]

@@user-lx5ue4wm5k Hahaha

[@lifeslessons9889]

Definitely NOT a local Devonian with that Norfolk/ Suffolk accent ! Maybe it’s too cold in East Anglia that’s why he’s come here to Devon .

[@briangreaves2442]

he reminds me of me

[@johnthegodfatherslack]

I envy you both. I work hard to pay bills. Aint got much, got lots of love though from mrs and kids. Id love a nomadic travelling life.