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bkr

17/01/2005 7:43 AM

Who is Norm?

So I've seen the name Norm mentioned on several threads and I just have
to ask, who is this person?

bkr


This topic has 34 replies

Gm

"Gary"

in reply to bkr on 17/01/2005 7:43 AM

19/01/2005 12:38 PM

"Larry Jaques" <novalidaddress@di\/ersify.com> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> On Tue, 18 Jan 2005 09:51:49 -0800, the inscrutable "Roger Shoaf"
> <[email protected]> spake:
>
>>
>>"gary" <[email protected]> wrote in message
>>news:[email protected]...
>>
>>> For example, this Saturday, Roy, the Neander of the Neanderers, used
>>> some
>>> sort of machine called a Treadle saw, I think; foot powered, but
>>definitely
>>> a mechanical machine!
>>
>>Sometimes I wonder if Mr. Underhill is silently sponsored by the power
>>tool
>>companies to remind us how much grunting, sweating and swearing is saved
>>by
>>using their tools rather than the old way.
>
> That's called "exercise", BubbaRog.
>
>
>>Go carbide go!
>
> Filthy heathens. Get thee back, 120v Satans!
> <g>
>
>
ROFLMAO

Gary

Lr

"Leon"

in reply to bkr on 17/01/2005 7:43 AM

17/01/2005 3:30 PM


"bkr" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> So I've seen the name Norm mentioned on several threads and I just have to
> ask, who is this person?
>
> bkr


He is a famous model for "Long Sleeve Plaid Flannel Shirts".

JP

"Jeff P."

in reply to bkr on 17/01/2005 7:43 AM

17/01/2005 9:47 PM

Anyone?....Anyone other than Robatoy?....OK, OK, Robatoy, can you tell us
who Norm is?

--
Jeff P.

"A ship carrying blue paint collided with a ship carrying red paint. The
crew are believed to be marooned."

Check out my woodshop at: www.sawdustcentral.com


"Robatoy" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> In article <[email protected]>,
> [email protected] (J T) wrote:
>
> > Mon, Jan 17, 2005, 7:43am [email protected] (bkr) asks:
> > So I've seen the name Norm mentioned on several threads and I just have
> > to ask, who is this person?
> >
> > You didn't ask, so apparently you already know who Roy and Bob are.
> > And Red.
> >
> I know, I know, I know...*jumping up and down* pick MEEE, I know!!

LB

"Larry Bud"

in reply to bkr on 17/01/2005 7:43 AM

18/01/2005 5:15 AM


bkr wrote:
> So I've seen the name Norm mentioned on several threads and I just
have
> to ask, who is this person?
>

Bob Vila, is that you?

RS

"Roger Shoaf"

in reply to bkr on 17/01/2005 7:43 AM

18/01/2005 9:51 AM


"gary" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...

> For example, this Saturday, Roy, the Neander of the Neanderers, used some
> sort of machine called a Treadle saw, I think; foot powered, but
definitely
> a mechanical machine!
>
> Gary
>
>

Sometimes I wonder if Mr. Underhill is silently sponsored by the power tool
companies to remind us how much grunting, sweating and swearing is saved by
using their tools rather than the old way.

Go carbide go!

--

Roger Shoaf

About the time I had mastered getting the toothpaste back in the tube, then
they come up with this striped stuff.

rR

[email protected] (RicDemars)

in reply to bkr on 17/01/2005 7:43 AM

17/01/2005 3:28 PM

sounds like a troll question

JJ

in reply to bkr on 17/01/2005 7:43 AM

17/01/2005 9:25 AM

Mon, Jan 17, 2005, 7:43am [email protected] (bkr) asks:
So I've seen the name Norm mentioned on several threads and I just have
to ask, who is this person?

You didn't ask, so apparently you already know who Roy and Bob are.
And Red.



JOAT
Charity ain't giving people what you wants to give, it's giving people
what they need to get.
- Albert

Sd

Silvan

in reply to bkr on 17/01/2005 7:43 AM

18/01/2005 12:27 AM

J T wrote:

> Mon, Jan 17, 2005, 7:43am [email protected] (bkr) asks:
> So I've seen the name Norm mentioned on several threads and I just have
> to ask, who is this person?
>
> You didn't ask, so apparently you already know who Roy and Bob are.
> And Red.

Red?

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DH

Dave Hinz

in reply to bkr on 17/01/2005 7:43 AM

18/01/2005 4:16 PM

On Tue, 18 Jan 2005 00:27:15 -0500, Silvan <[email protected]> wrote:
> J T wrote:
>
>> Mon, Jan 17, 2005, 7:43am [email protected] (bkr) asks:
>> So I've seen the name Norm mentioned on several threads and I just have
>> to ask, who is this person?
>>
>> You didn't ask, so apparently you already know who Roy and Bob are.
>> And Red.
>
> Red?

Green. But who is this "bob" of which people speak?

Dave "Remember, wrinkle-free duct tape is a sign of good craftsmanship" Hinz

DB

Duane Bozarth

in reply to bkr on 17/01/2005 7:43 AM

18/01/2005 9:34 AM

J T wrote:
>
...
> And Red.

And Baxter?

DB

Duane Bozarth

in reply to bkr on 17/01/2005 7:43 AM

18/01/2005 10:59 AM

Dave Hinz wrote:
>
... (Red)...

> Green. But who is this "bob" of which people speak?

Vilas (original This Old House)

DB

Duane Bozarth

in reply to bkr on 17/01/2005 7:43 AM

18/01/2005 9:24 PM

LRod wrote:
>
> On Tue, 18 Jan 2005 10:59:34 -0600, Duane Bozarth
> <[email protected]> wrote:
>
> >Dave Hinz wrote:
> >>
> >... (Red)...
> >
> >> Green. But who is this "bob" of which people speak?
> >
> >Vilas (original This Old House)
>
> Vila. One "L".

Typo...I hit ess'es a los^ht...:)

fa

"f/256"

in reply to bkr on 17/01/2005 7:43 AM

17/01/2005 12:22 PM


"bkr" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> So I've seen the name Norm mentioned on several threads and I just have
> to ask, who is this person?

That's exactly what I ask my wife (about another person), she keeps telling
Martha this Martha that, so I ask her Martha who?


JP

"Jeff P."

in reply to bkr on 17/01/2005 7:43 AM

17/01/2005 9:24 AM

You don't know who Norm is? The holiest of holies? The deacon of dust?
Well, you just skedaddle on over to www.newyankee.com and do some studying.

--
Jeff P.

"A ship carrying blue paint collided with a ship carrying red paint. The
crew are believed to be marooned."

Check out my woodshop at: www.sawdustcentral.com


"bkr" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> So I've seen the name Norm mentioned on several threads and I just have
> to ask, who is this person?
>
> bkr

LL

"Lawrence L'Hote"

in reply to bkr on 17/01/2005 7:43 AM

17/01/2005 2:30 PM


"bkr" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> So I've seen the name Norm mentioned on several threads and I just have to
> ask, who is this person?
>
> bkr


seeum @
http://home.mchsi.com/~larrylhote/Myhero.jpg

Larry
--
Lawrence L'Hote
Columbia, MO
http://home.mchsi.com/~larrylhote

jj

jo4hn

in reply to bkr on 17/01/2005 7:43 AM

17/01/2005 4:01 PM

Lawrence L'Hote wrote:

> seeum @
> http://home.mchsi.com/~larrylhote/Myhero.jpg

throb. pulsate.

LM

"Lee Michaels"

in reply to bkr on 17/01/2005 7:43 AM

18/01/2005 12:55 AM


"JeffB" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> Others have pointed out Norm Abrams TV shows, web site, etc. However, to
read
> between the line of your question - in this group Norm is alluded to (by
calling
> someone a "Normite") as the promoter of any and all power tools as the
best way
> to work wood. A person of an opposite persuasion - i.e. one who prefers
hand
> tools - can be referred to as a "Neander". There is, of course, also a
middle
> ground...
>
What is this middle ground you speak of?? :)


LG

"Lee Gordon"

in reply to bkr on 17/01/2005 7:43 AM

17/01/2005 4:09 PM

<<That's exactly what I ask my wife (about another person), she keeps
telling
Martha this Martha that, so I ask her Martha who?>>

Except that Norm is known for wearing plaid. Martha is wearing stripes.

Lee


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gg

"gary"

in reply to bkr on 17/01/2005 7:43 AM

18/01/2005 12:26 PM


"Lee Michaels" <leemichaels*nadaspam*@comcast.net> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
>
> "JeffB" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:[email protected]...
>> Others have pointed out Norm Abrams TV shows, web site, etc. However, to
> read
>> between the line of your question - in this group Norm is alluded to (by
> calling
>> someone a "Normite") as the promoter of any and all power tools as the
> best way
>> to work wood. A person of an opposite persuasion - i.e. one who prefers
> hand
>> tools - can be referred to as a "Neander". There is, of course, also a
> middle
>> ground...
>>
> What is this middle ground you speak of?? :)
>
For example, this Saturday, Roy, the Neander of the Neanderers, used some
sort of machine called a Treadle saw, I think; foot powered, but definitely
a mechanical machine!

Gary

Rn

"Ray"

in reply to bkr on 17/01/2005 7:43 AM

17/01/2005 7:45 PM

In case you haven't noticed, I'm new to this group and newsgroups in
general. What is the point of a troll? Are they trying to build a thread
to collect email addresses or just someone with nothing better to do?

"RicDemars" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> sounds like a troll question

Pg

Patriarch

in reply to bkr on 17/01/2005 7:43 AM

17/01/2005 11:45 PM

Silvan <[email protected]> wrote in news:353l1iF4fvlhjU1
@individual.net:

>> You didn't ask, so apparently you already know who Roy and Bob are.
>> And Red.
>
> Red?
>

As in Green. An acquired taste.

Patriarch

md

mac davis

in reply to bkr on 17/01/2005 7:43 AM

17/01/2005 9:23 PM

On Mon, 17 Jan 2005 19:45:04 -0500, "Ray" <[email protected]>
wrote:

>In case you haven't noticed, I'm new to this group and newsgroups in
>general. What is the point of a troll? Are they trying to build a thread
>to collect email addresses or just someone with nothing better to do?
>
>"RicDemars" <[email protected]> wrote in message
>news:[email protected]...
>> sounds like a troll question
>
usually someone without a life or any social contact, who attracts
attention to themselves by being annoying.. "trolling" for bites to
their bait topics..


mac

Please remove splinters before emailing

LL

LRod

in reply to bkr on 17/01/2005 7:43 AM

19/01/2005 2:12 PM

On Tue, 18 Jan 2005 21:24:52 -0600, Duane Bozarth
<[email protected]> wrote:

>LRod wrote:
>>
>> On Tue, 18 Jan 2005 10:59:34 -0600, Duane Bozarth
>> <[email protected]> wrote:
>>
>> >Dave Hinz wrote:
>> >>
>> >... (Red)...
>> >
>> >> Green. But who is this "bob" of which people speak?
>> >
>> >Vilas (original This Old House)
>>
>> Vila. One "L".
>
>Typo...I hit ess'es a los^ht...:)

Ah.

I included the preemptive "one L" since so many people (not you)
insist on using two.

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Shamelessly whoring my website since 1999

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Ct

Conan the Librarian

in reply to bkr on 17/01/2005 7:43 AM

19/01/2005 10:03 AM

Jeff P. wrote:

> You don't know who Norm is? The holiest of holies? The deacon of dust?

YM "Prince of Plaid" and "Nattering Nabob of Nailguns"

HTH.


Chuck Vance

pc

"patrick conroy"

in reply to bkr on 17/01/2005 7:43 AM

19/01/2005 12:48 AM


"Roger Shoaf" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
>
> Sometimes I wonder if Mr. Underhill is silently sponsored by the power
tool
> companies

My money is on Band-Aid's as the underwriter...

Rd

Robatoy

in reply to bkr on 17/01/2005 7:43 AM

17/01/2005 1:20 PM

In article <[email protected]>,
[email protected] (J T) wrote:

> Mon, Jan 17, 2005, 7:43am [email protected] (bkr) asks:
> So I've seen the name Norm mentioned on several threads and I just have
> to ask, who is this person?
>
> You didn't ask, so apparently you already know who Roy and Bob are.
> And Red.
>
I know, I know, I know...*jumping up and down* pick MEEE, I know!!

BO

"Bill Otten"

in reply to bkr on 17/01/2005 7:43 AM

17/01/2005 7:48 AM

It's Norm Abrams, television's carpenter on the "This Old House" series, and
woodworker in "The New Yankee Workshop". Much more revered here than Tim
Taylor of Tool Time.

bill


"bkr" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> So I've seen the name Norm mentioned on several threads and I just have to
> ask, who is this person?
>
> bkr


LG

"Lee Gordon"

in reply to bkr on 17/01/2005 7:43 AM

17/01/2005 4:10 PM

A fellow fisherman.

--
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LJ

Larry Jaques

in reply to bkr on 17/01/2005 7:43 AM

18/01/2005 1:52 PM

On Tue, 18 Jan 2005 09:51:49 -0800, the inscrutable "Roger Shoaf"
<[email protected]> spake:

>
>"gary" <[email protected]> wrote in message
>news:[email protected]...
>
>> For example, this Saturday, Roy, the Neander of the Neanderers, used some
>> sort of machine called a Treadle saw, I think; foot powered, but
>definitely
>> a mechanical machine!
>
>Sometimes I wonder if Mr. Underhill is silently sponsored by the power tool
>companies to remind us how much grunting, sweating and swearing is saved by
>using their tools rather than the old way.

That's called "exercise", BubbaRog.


>Go carbide go!

Filthy heathens. Get thee back, 120v Satans!
<g>


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LZ

"Luigi Zanasi"

in reply to bkr on 17/01/2005 7:43 AM

17/01/2005 9:56 PM

On Tue, 18 Jan 2005 00:27:15 -0500, Silvan wrote:

> Red?
Green
--
Luigi
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LL

LRod

in reply to bkr on 17/01/2005 7:43 AM

19/01/2005 1:49 AM

On Tue, 18 Jan 2005 10:59:34 -0600, Duane Bozarth
<[email protected]> wrote:

>Dave Hinz wrote:
>>
>... (Red)...
>
>> Green. But who is this "bob" of which people speak?
>
>Vilas (original This Old House)

Vila. One "L".


- -
LRod

Master Woodbutcher and seasoned termite

Shamelessly whoring my website since 1999

http://www.woodbutcher.net

LJ

Larry Jaques

in reply to bkr on 17/01/2005 7:43 AM

19/01/2005 7:28 AM

On Tue, 18 Jan 2005 21:24:52 -0600, the inscrutable Duane Bozarth
<[email protected]> spake:

>LRod wrote:
>>
>> On Tue, 18 Jan 2005 10:59:34 -0600, Duane Bozarth
>> <[email protected]> wrote:
>>
>> >Dave Hinz wrote:
>> >>
>> >... (Red)...
>> >
>> >> Green. But who is this "bob" of which people speak?
>> >
>> >Vilas (original This Old House)
>>
>> Vila. One "L".

Blob Villa.


>Typo...I hit ess'es a los^ht...:)

Google for "Mavis Beacon", young man. ;)


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JP

"Jeff P."

in reply to bkr on 17/01/2005 7:43 AM

17/01/2005 9:46 PM

And, as of today at least, Norm isn't in jail.

--
Jeff P.

"A ship carrying blue paint collided with a ship carrying red paint. The
crew are believed to be marooned."

Check out my woodshop at: www.sawdustcentral.com


"Lee Gordon" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> <<That's exactly what I ask my wife (about another person), she keeps
> telling
> Martha this Martha that, so I ask her Martha who?>>
>
> Except that Norm is known for wearing plaid. Martha is wearing stripes.
>
> Lee
>
>
> --
> To e-mail, replace "bucketofspam" with "dleegordon"
>
>

Jj

JeffB

in reply to bkr on 17/01/2005 7:43 AM

18/01/2005 1:20 AM

Others have pointed out Norm Abrams TV shows, web site, etc. However, to read
between the line of your question - in this group Norm is alluded to (by calling
someone a "Normite") as the promoter of any and all power tools as the best way
to work wood. A person of an opposite persuasion - i.e. one who prefers hand
tools - can be referred to as a "Neander". There is, of course, also a middle
ground...

JeffB


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