John, who lives near Washington, DC, found the RR&R on the internet and was intrigued enough to make the journey to Pittsburgh for many meetings. He became a member of Lair No. 1 and has also attended a meeting of Lair No. 3. He and his son are responsible for the commercial resurrection of the Russian-Alaskan flag. His current research involves the effects of weather on the signing of the Treaty of Paris.
John Blair, with red tie, at the November 2010 meeting of Lair No. 3 at the Franklin Inn, Philadelphia.