A very sad day indeed. Gone, but not forgotten
It is with deep sadness that we share that Dad, John “Sassy” Sinclair peacefully passed away in the early hours of Saturday 5th December...
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Sinclair Snippets
If you have a story about John "Sassy" Sinclair, then we would love to hear it. Just send it to snippets@planetsinclair.com and we'll get it up. Make sure you include photographic evidence if it is available.
Sinclair Snippet Admin
- Nov 18, 2020
- 2 min
Catch a falling Star
Hi All, It has been about 5 weeks since Sassy moved to his new home which he calls 'dunrootin'. Much has happened in those 5 weeks so I...
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Sinclair Snippet Admin
- Jul 4, 2020
- 11 min
Hawks Nest Memories
Wendy and I loved our time at Hawks Nest. There are so many memories and friendships that have been created up there. This is not just...
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Sinclair Snippet Admin
- Jul 1, 2020
- 1 min
A Special Visit
Many of you would be aware that I had a great group of mates growing up. This Photo of us in the mud includes some of the group. Some of...
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Sinclair Snippet Admin
- Jul 1, 2020
- 1 min
1/7/20
Hi All, i have been feeling great the past couple of days, so much so that I’ve been able to get out on my electric scooter. The Drs are...
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Sinclair Snippet Admin
- Jun 23, 2020
- 2 min
Dusty the Caravan
A Story by Steve Francis A story of how Sassy's Caravan came to be known as "Dusty".. Just like his trusty golden retriever in the 60's...
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Sinclair Snippet Admin
- Jun 15, 2020
- 2 min
Fishing with Sassy.
Written by Steve Francis. Many who are reading these snippets would be aware of Sas’s great enjoyment of both Hawks Nest and taking his...
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Sinclair Snippet Admin
- Jun 12, 2020
- 3 min
NZ Letters - Letter 3
RDI Upper Moutere, Nelson. Jan 1959 Sassy on his 1943 Indian. Dear Mum Dad Margaret & Peter, This is the second time I have written this...
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Sinclair Snippet Admin
- Jun 9, 2020
- 6 min
Trying to Beehave.
In 1976 Wendy and I purchased a new home in Castle Hill. It was a well-maintained property that had previously been owned by an avid...
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Sinclair Snippet Admin
- May 30, 2020
- 2 min
Adventure Camp
Many of you know that Sassy was the scout master for 2nd Castle Hill. For many years we did some amazing camps. There were beach camps,...
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Sinclair Snippet Admin
- May 28, 2020
- 9 min
An Adventure to the Cape
The Expedition of 1989 was an event filled trip to Cape York. There were two cars. Mum, Dad, Todd and I in the 1989 Jeep Grand Wagoneer....
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Sinclair Snippet Admin
- May 23, 2020
- 1 min
Happy as a pig in mud
This photo was taken in Parramatta park when I was about 14 or 15. We found a mud pool and spent the day playing in the mud after riding...
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Sinclair Snippet Admin
- May 23, 2020
- 1 min
Master Hairdresser
Many of you may not know this about Sassy, but he did do a short stint as a hairdresser. We are still searching for his Paperwork and...
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Sinclair Snippet Admin
- May 21, 2020
- 4 min
NZ Letters - Letter 2
Motor Camp, Nelson, Tuesday 27th January 1959 Dear Mum Dad Margaret & Peter, It has been very hot to-day around 80-85 deg I’d say, so I...
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Sinclair Snippet Admin
- May 21, 2020
- 2 min
Trip to Spain via the Pyrenees
Upon arriving in London, Sassy purchased this bike as his first mode of transport. He didn't have it long as he couldn't load it up with...
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Sinclair Snippet Admin
- May 21, 2020
- 3 min
NZ Letters - Letter 1
Wakefield Gully Road, Newlands, Johnstonville, Wellington. 22-1-’59. Dear Mum & Dad, Margaret & Peter, This is the second letter I have...
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Sinclair Snippet Admin
- May 16, 2020
- 3 min
The Mezzanine Saga
WARNING: Graphic photography follows Act 1: The fall Many of you would remember the saga when Sassy was building a Mezzanine at his...
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Sinclair Snippet Admin
- May 15, 2020
- 4 min
1957 Trip Around Australia
Boxing Day 1957 Graham Felton & John Sinclair left Eastwood on our annual holidays (two weeks) for a trip around Australia, both of us...
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