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charlie b

02/06/2005 10:58 AM

Normites, Neanders and A Bridge to Unification

The chasm between the Normites (the followers of Norma Abrahms and his
Tailed Beasts) and the Neanders (the followers of Roy Underhill and his
Primitive Hand Tools) is a wide one, with animosity between these two
camps often disturbing the otherwise tranquil and harmonious Wreck. In
an attempt at reconciliation I propose an all encompassing NEW
woodworking religion - The Mosrchgue (MOSque chuRCH synagoGUE) with Les
Nessman as its Prophet (I was considering Dubya as the profit prophet-
what with all his early pratfalls - I’m mean being felled by a peanut!
That rasied the Clutch Meter’s maximum value up at least three notches
above the Gerald Ford mark.) Followers can recongize each other by the
one or more visible bandaids, bandages or surgical tape they wear
proudly on one or more of their appendages.

(For those not familiar with Les Nessman, google “WKRP” or “Les
Nessman”)

Now fess up. With all the sharp tools in the shop and all the sharp
edges on freshly milled stock, to say nothing of burs on metal parts,
sharp corners on band clamps etc. , I’m betting almost anyone who reads
this message has at least one bandaid or the like stuck to some visible
part of their body, or a tan line where one recently hid skin from
sunshine.

It’s time to put aside our differences and unite against the MDFers, the
OSBers and the Melaminites!

What say you!?

Charlie b
raising his bandaged index finger - proudly


This topic has 33 replies

Mi

"Mike in Arkansas"

in reply to charlie b on 02/06/2005 10:58 AM

02/06/2005 11:36 AM

My door is always open

t

in reply to charlie b on 02/06/2005 10:58 AM

03/06/2005 10:03 AM

>As God is my witness - I thought turkeys could fly.

"Oh, the humanity.....!

RC

Richard Clements

in reply to charlie b on 02/06/2005 10:58 AM

03/06/2005 6:22 PM

charlie b wrote:

> The chasm between the Normites (the followers of Nopitchforks and his
> Tailed Beasts) and the Neanders (the followers of Roy Underhill and his
> Primitive Hand Tools) is a wide one, with animosity between these two
> camps often disturbing the otherwise tranquil and harmonious Wreck. In
> an attempt at reconciliation I propose an all encompassing NEW
> woodworking religion - The Mosrchgue (MOSque chuRCH synagoGUE) with Les
> Nessman as its Prophet (I was considering Dubya as the profit prophet-
> what with all his early pratfalls - I’m mean being felled by a peanut!
> That rasied the Clutch Meter’s maximum value up at least three notches
> above the Gerald Ford mark.) Followers can recongize each other by the
> one or more visible bandaids, bandages or surgical tape they wear
> proudly on one or more of their appendages.
>
> (For those not familiar with Les Nessman, google “WKRP” or “Les
> Nessman”)
>
> Now fess up. With all the sharp tools in the shop and all the sharp
> edges on freshly milled stock, to say nothing of burs on metal parts,
> sharp corners on band clamps etc. , I’m betting almost anyone who reads
> this message has at least one bandaid or the like stuck to some visible
> part of their body, or a tan line where one recently hid skin from
> sunshine.
>
> It’s time to put aside our differences and unite against the MDFers, the
> OSBers and the Melaminites!
>
> What say you!?
>
> Charlie b
> raising his bandaged index finger - proudly

I like both congregations so I don't mind joining up, as long as we get
pitchforks and torches when we go after the MDFers, the OSBers and the
Melaminites! these Heresies must be stopped! and the blasphemers punished!

--
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baby oil come from?

LJ

Larry Jaques

in reply to charlie b on 02/06/2005 10:58 AM

03/06/2005 5:38 PM

On Fri, 03 Jun 2005 14:10:50 GMT, the inscrutable B a r r y
<[email protected]> spake:

>charlie b wrote:
>> The chasm between the Normites (the followers of Norma Abrahms and his
>> Tailed Beasts) and the Neanders (the followers of Roy Underhill and his
>> Primitive Hand Tools) is a wide one, with animosity between these two
>> camps often disturbing the otherwise tranquil and harmonious Wreck.
>
>I've always played both sides of this fence, although not as well on
>either side as a true follower.
>
>Where can I fit in?

Right here with the rest of us Normanders. <sigh>

--
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Br

Ba r r y

in reply to charlie b on 02/06/2005 10:58 AM

04/06/2005 12:39 AM

On Fri, 03 Jun 2005 17:38:49 -0700, Larry Jaques
<novalidaddress@di\/ersify.com> wrote:

>On Fri, 03 Jun 2005 14:10:50 GMT, the inscrutable B a r r y
><[email protected]> spake:
>>
>>I've always played both sides of this fence, although not as well on
>>either side as a true follower.
>>
>>Where can I fit in?
>
>Right here with the rest of us Normanders. <sigh>

I'm in!

Barry

Di

Dave in Fairfax

in reply to charlie b on 02/06/2005 10:58 AM

02/06/2005 7:18 PM

charlie b wrote:
> The chasm between the Normites (the followers of Norma Abrahms and his
> Tailed Beasts) and the Neanders (the followers of Roy Underhill and his
> Primitive Hand Tools) is a wide one, with animosity between these two
> camps often disturbing the otherwise tranquil and harmonious Wreck. In
> an attempt at reconciliation I propose an all encompassing NEW
> woodworking religion - The Mosrchgue (MOSque chuRCH synagoGUE) with Les
> Nessman as its Prophet (I was considering Dubya as the profit prophet-
> what with all his early pratfalls - I’m mean being felled by a peanut!
> That rasied the Clutch Meter’s maximum value up at least three notches
> above the Gerald Ford mark.) Followers can recongize each other by the
> one or more visible bandaids, bandages or surgical tape they wear
> proudly on one or more of their appendages.
snip
> Now fess up. With all the sharp tools in the shop and all the sharp
> edges on freshly milled stock, to say nothing of burs on metal parts,
> sharp corners on band clamps etc. , I’m betting almost anyone who reads
> this message has at least one bandaid or the like stuck to some visible
> part of their body, or a tan line where one recently hid skin from
> sunshine.
> It’s time to put aside our differences and unite against the MDFers, the
> OSBers and the Melaminites!
> What say you!?

I didn't know that we were having a state of "animosity". However, I
guess I can join in the stand against the mulched wood crowd.

1 shoulda had stitches and 2 tape-aids.
Dave in Fairfax
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LRod

in reply to charlie b on 02/06/2005 10:58 AM

03/06/2005 1:51 AM

On Thu, 2 Jun 2005 19:49:50 +0000 (UTC), John Thomas
<[email protected]> wrote:

>charlie b <[email protected]> wrote in
>news:[email protected]:
>
>> What say you!?
>>
>> Charlie b
>> raising his bandaged index finger - proudly
>>
>
>As God is my witness - I thought turkeys could fly.

I have said, many times (you can look it up), the all time funniest
line on TV, ever.


Let's have more news and Les Nessman.

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Tom Watson

in reply to charlie b on 02/06/2005 10:58 AM

02/06/2005 9:03 PM

On Thu, 02 Jun 2005 10:58:36 -0700, charlie b <[email protected]>
wrote:

>
>What say you!?
>
>Charlie b
>raising his bandaged index finger - proudly


Dude:

I think I'm hanging with ya here but I need to ask you one question:

WTF were you smoking when you wrote this?

(i want to get on the same train...)



Tom Watson - WoodDorker
tjwatson1ATcomcastDOTnet (email)
http://home.comcast.net/~tjwatson1/ (website)

Ld

LRod

in reply to charlie b on 02/06/2005 10:58 AM

03/06/2005 1:48 AM

On Thu, 02 Jun 2005 15:30:46 -0400, Robatoy <[email protected]>
wrote:

>In article <[email protected]>,
> Mark and Kim Smith <[email protected]> wrote:
>
>>
>> I vote Les. As long as he brings along the young Jennifer Marlowe or
>> Bailey Quarters!!!
>
>Gawd, YES! Bailey Quarters
>
>*bites knuckles*
>
>That was a sexually charged character.
>
>I had forgotten about her...how was this possible? Early senility?

YES, indeed. There are two kinds of people: Gingers and Mary Anns. I'm
a Mary Ann. But there are also two kinds of people: Jennifers and
Baileys. I am most definitely a Bailey. I really, REALLY miss her.

I'd be willing to bet there are not too many Mary Anns who are not
also Baileys. I don't see Mary Anns going for Jennifer. I definitely
don't see Gingers going for Bailey.


--
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Master Woodbutcher and seasoned termite

Shamelessly whoring my website since 1999

http://www.woodbutcher.net

Proud participant of rec.woodworking since February, 1997

Ba

B a r r y

in reply to charlie b on 02/06/2005 10:58 AM

03/06/2005 2:48 PM

John Thomas wrote:

> a /Bailey guy ...)

I'll join that fan club!

Barry


Ba

B a r r y

in reply to charlie b on 02/06/2005 10:58 AM

03/06/2005 2:10 PM

charlie b wrote:
> The chasm between the Normites (the followers of Norma Abrahms and his
> Tailed Beasts) and the Neanders (the followers of Roy Underhill and his
> Primitive Hand Tools) is a wide one, with animosity between these two
> camps often disturbing the otherwise tranquil and harmonious Wreck.

I've always played both sides of this fence, although not as well on
either side as a true follower.

Where can I fit in?

JT

John Thomas

in reply to charlie b on 02/06/2005 10:58 AM

02/06/2005 7:49 PM

charlie b <[email protected]> wrote in
news:[email protected]:

> What say you!?
>
> Charlie b
> raising his bandaged index finger - proudly
>

As God is my witness - I thought turkeys could fly.

JT. No bandaid today, but would gladly wear one tomorrow ...

JT

John Thomas

in reply to charlie b on 02/06/2005 10:58 AM

03/06/2005 2:19 PM

LRod <[email protected]> wrote in
news:[email protected]:

> I have said, many times (you can look it up), the all time funniest
> line on TV, ever.
>
>
> Let's have more news and Les Nessman.
>
> --
> LRod
>

I saw that episode, first-run. I thought I was going to die. What more
can I say? -- I fully agree with you.

Regards,

JT (also a Mary Ann/Bailey guy ...)

nn

"no(SPAM)vasys" <"no(SPAM)vasys"@adelphia.net>

in reply to charlie b on 02/06/2005 10:58 AM

02/06/2005 9:46 PM

Tom Watson wrote:
> On Fri, 03 Jun 2005 01:48:24 +0100, LRod <[email protected]> wrote:

>
>
> LRod, you old fart, I'm a Mary Ann guy too - but who is this Bailey
> that you are going on about.

Her real name is Jan Smithers. See:

http://www.clothmonkey.com/smithers.htm

--
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Br

Ba r r y

in reply to charlie b on 02/06/2005 10:58 AM

04/06/2005 7:56 PM

On Sat, 04 Jun 2005 12:43:54 +0100, LRod <[email protected]> wrote:

>On Sat, 04 Jun 2005 00:39:52 GMT, Ba r r y
>>
>>I'm in!
>
>You?!? You'll be out before the check gets here!

NORMANDERS, the yellow line.

Not Normites...

Barry

LJ

Larry Jaques

in reply to charlie b on 02/06/2005 10:58 AM

03/06/2005 12:34 PM

On Fri, 3 Jun 2005 08:16:28 -0400, the inscrutable "Tom Royer"
<[email protected]> spake:

>"charlie b" <[email protected]> wrote in message
>news:[email protected]...
>> The chasm between the Normites (the followers of Norma Abrahms and his
>
>I know I'm a bit anal about this, but would people please get Norm's
>name right: it's Norm Abram -- not Norma Abrahms
>
>
>> Tailed Beasts) and the Neanders (the followers of Roy Underhill and his

Aw, c'mon, Tom. He got the important name right. Roy Underhill.
What else matters? <nomex=ON>

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Ma

Mark and Kim Smith

in reply to charlie b on 02/06/2005 10:58 AM

02/06/2005 2:56 PM

charlie b wrote:

>The chasm between the Normites (the followers of Norma Abrahms and his
>Tailed Beasts) and the Neanders (the followers of Roy Underhill and his
>Primitive Hand Tools) is a wide one, with animosity between these two
>camps often disturbing the otherwise tranquil and harmonious Wreck. In
>an attempt at reconciliation I propose an all encompassing NEW
>woodworking religion - The Mosrchgue (MOSque chuRCH synagoGUE) with Les
>Nessman as its Prophet (I was considering Dubya as the profit prophet-
>what with all his early pratfalls - I’m mean being felled by a peanut!
>That rasied the Clutch Meter’s maximum value up at least three notches
>above the Gerald Ford mark.) Followers can recongize each other by the
>one or more visible bandaids, bandages or surgical tape they wear
>proudly on one or more of their appendages.
>
>(For those not familiar with Les Nessman, google “WKRP” or “Les
>Nessman”)
>
>Now fess up. With all the sharp tools in the shop and all the sharp
>edges on freshly milled stock, to say nothing of burs on metal parts,
>sharp corners on band clamps etc. , I’m betting almost anyone who reads
>this message has at least one bandaid or the like stuck to some visible
>part of their body, or a tan line where one recently hid skin from
>sunshine.
>
>It’s time to put aside our differences and unite against the MDFers, the
>OSBers and the Melaminites!
>
>What say you!?
>
>Charlie b
>raising his bandaged index finger - proudly
>
>

I vote Les. As long as he brings along the young Jennifer Marlowe or
Bailey Quarters!!!!

BB

Bruce Barnett

in reply to charlie b on 02/06/2005 10:58 AM

02/06/2005 9:48 PM

charlie b <[email protected]> writes:

> What say you!?

I say Les is More.

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"Tom Royer"

in reply to charlie b on 02/06/2005 10:58 AM

03/06/2005 8:16 AM

"charlie b" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> The chasm between the Normites (the followers of Norma Abrahms and his

I know I'm a bit anal about this, but would people please get Norm's
name right: it's Norm Abram -- not Norma Abrahms


> Tailed Beasts) and the Neanders (the followers of Roy Underhill and his
> Primitive Hand Tools) is a wide one, with animosity between these two
> camps often disturbing the otherwise tranquil and harmonious Wreck. In
> an attempt at reconciliation I propose an all encompassing NEW
> woodworking religion - The Mosrchgue (MOSque chuRCH synagoGUE) with Les
> Nessman as its Prophet (I was considering Dubya as the profit prophet-
> what with all his early pratfalls - I'm mean being felled by a peanut!
> That rasied the Clutch Meter's maximum value up at least three notches
> above the Gerald Ford mark.) Followers can recongize each other by the
> one or more visible bandaids, bandages or surgical tape they wear
> proudly on one or more of their appendages.
>
> (For those not familiar with Les Nessman, google "WKRP" or "Les
> Nessman")
>
> Now fess up. With all the sharp tools in the shop and all the sharp
> edges on freshly milled stock, to say nothing of burs on metal parts,
> sharp corners on band clamps etc. , I'm betting almost anyone who reads
> this message has at least one bandaid or the like stuck to some visible
> part of their body, or a tan line where one recently hid skin from
> sunshine.
>
> It's time to put aside our differences and unite against the MDFers, the
> OSBers and the Melaminites!
>
> What say you!?
>
> Charlie b
> raising his bandaged index finger - proudly

Ma

Mark and Kim Smith

in reply to charlie b on 02/06/2005 10:58 AM

03/06/2005 10:02 PM

Robatoy wrote:

>In article <[email protected]>,
> Tom Watson <[email protected]> wrote:
>
>
>
>>On Fri, 03 Jun 2005 01:48:24 +0100, LRod <[email protected]> wrote:
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>>YES, indeed. There are two kinds of people: Gingers and Mary Anns. I'm
>>>a Mary Ann. But there are also two kinds of people: Jennifers and
>>>Baileys. I am most definitely a Bailey. I really, REALLY miss her.
>>>
>>>I'd be willing to bet there are not too many Mary Anns who are not
>>>also Baileys. I don't see Mary Anns going for Jennifer. I definitely
>>>don't see Gingers going for Bailey.
>>>
>>>
>>LRod, you old fart, I'm a Mary Ann guy too - but who is this Bailey
>>that you are going on about.
>>
>>(watson - an old fart who feels like he's missing out on something...)
>>
>>
>>
>Tom, Tom, Tom....here you go.... http://www.clothmonkey.com/smithers.htm
>
>


Mmmmmmmm. Bailey.

Rd

Robatoy

in reply to charlie b on 02/06/2005 10:58 AM

02/06/2005 3:27 PM

In article <[email protected]>,
charlie b <[email protected]> wrote:

[circumsnippage of an excellent dissertation on what's wrong with the
wreck]

First of all, kudos, charlie, for taking the time to identify the
subtle, yet powerful undercurrent of dismay in this newsgroup. Only a
man with your awareness, talent, and problem solving ability would have
been able to identify this growing dilemma. Fortunately for us, it's
still a young dilemma, so it didn't grow horns yet. *Wipes brows* we
were made aware just in the nick of time.

> What say you!?

Well, as there is only one way that I know on how to approach a problem,
I will try to explain the procedure as I have been taught. Our
Canuckistani parliament runs on that very same bundle of methods, surely
it will suffice in doing the job here.
First, run the idea up the flagpole and see who salutes.
Second, float a trial balloon (approved models only).
Third, cast out a lure and see who nibbles.
At the end of the day, you might have enough people to form a committee
to see if they can create a Royal Commission, before a steering
committee can suggest a task-force. The newly created panel can then,
but only then, suggest what we will have for lunch. A napkin sketch, a
few pints of brew, a dart-game, and voila! A solution! The Mosrchgue
lives!
Now for the recruitment of a few fresh pink spongy minds.
Offer them a position on the board in exchange for a campaign
contribution....I know, I know, sounds like a new, radical idea, but
let's try it anyway.
Then, we have a general meeting. (Don't sit too close to those
Neanderthals, they have those big flat pencils in their pockets and
they're not afraid to use them.) The cordless crowd will be segregated
also. Section 4, Aisle #3 is designated for the ungrounded ABS/PVC Dust
collect crowd (they all seem to have a death-wish anyway.)
We will then pass around a form with multiple answers for each question.
All will have a check-box which says : "No, Sir, I don't like it."
The guy with the fewest drool-marks, scribbles and coffee stains on his
form gets the job as Grand Toolbah!

Simple, really.

Rd

Robatoy

in reply to charlie b on 02/06/2005 10:58 AM

02/06/2005 9:28 PM

In article <[email protected]>,
Tom Watson <[email protected]> wrote:

> On Fri, 03 Jun 2005 01:48:24 +0100, LRod <[email protected]> wrote:
>
>
> >
> >YES, indeed. There are two kinds of people: Gingers and Mary Anns. I'm
> >a Mary Ann. But there are also two kinds of people: Jennifers and
> >Baileys. I am most definitely a Bailey. I really, REALLY miss her.
> >
> >I'd be willing to bet there are not too many Mary Anns who are not
> >also Baileys. I don't see Mary Anns going for Jennifer. I definitely
> >don't see Gingers going for Bailey.
>
>
> LRod, you old fart, I'm a Mary Ann guy too - but who is this Bailey
> that you are going on about.
>
> (watson - an old fart who feels like he's missing out on something...)
>
Tom, Tom, Tom....here you go.... http://www.clothmonkey.com/smithers.htm

Rd

Robatoy

in reply to charlie b on 02/06/2005 10:58 AM

02/06/2005 3:30 PM

In article <[email protected]>,
Mark and Kim Smith <[email protected]> wrote:

>
> I vote Les. As long as he brings along the young Jennifer Marlowe or
> Bailey Quarters!!!

Gawd, YES! Bailey Quarters

*bites knuckles*

That was a sexually charged character.

I had forgotten about her...how was this possible? Early senility?

Rd

Robatoy

in reply to charlie b on 02/06/2005 10:58 AM

02/06/2005 9:30 PM

In article <[email protected]>,
LRod <[email protected]> wrote:

> I have said, many times (you can look it up), the all time funniest
> line on TV, ever.

Absolutely. A brilliant supernova in comparison to the dim light of the
so-called sitcoms today.

Rd

Robatoy

in reply to charlie b on 02/06/2005 10:58 AM

03/06/2005 11:08 AM

In article <[email protected]>,
B a r r y <[email protected]> wrote:

> John Thomas wrote:
>
> > a /Bailey guy ...)
>
> I'll join that fan club!
>
> Barry

An invoice for your membership dues is in the mail.
Did you want the Susan Sarandon/Bebe Newirth option as well?

Ba

B a r r y

in reply to charlie b on 02/06/2005 10:58 AM

03/06/2005 5:28 PM

Robatoy wrote:
> In article <[email protected]>,
> B a r r y <[email protected]> wrote:
>
>
>>John Thomas wrote:
>>
>>
>>>a /Bailey guy ...)
>>
>>I'll join that fan club!
>>
>>Barry
>
>
> An invoice for your membership dues is in the mail.
> Did you want the Susan Sarandon/Bebe Newirth option as well?

Just Bailey... <G> Although Litlith was incredibly sexy.

Barry

Ld

LRod

in reply to charlie b on 02/06/2005 10:58 AM

04/06/2005 12:41 PM

On Fri, 03 Jun 2005 17:28:43 GMT, B a r r y
<[email protected]> wrote:

>Robatoy wrote:
>> In article <[email protected]>,
>> B a r r y <[email protected]> wrote:
>>
>>
>>>John Thomas wrote:
>>>
>>>
>>>>a /Bailey guy ...)
>>>
>>>I'll join that fan club!
>>>
>>>Barry
>>
>>
>> An invoice for your membership dues is in the mail.
>> Did you want the Susan Sarandon/Bebe Newirth option as well?
>
>Just Bailey... <G> Although Litlith was incredibly sexy.

I thought I was the only one...

Damn, Mary Ann, Bailey, Susan, Liliith...I'm going to have a hard time
getting anything done today.

--
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Master Woodbutcher and seasoned termite

Shamelessly whoring my website since 1999

http://www.woodbutcher.net

Proud participant of rec.woodworking since February, 1997

PC

Patrick Conroy

in reply to charlie b on 02/06/2005 10:58 AM

03/06/2005 4:24 PM

charlie b <[email protected]> wrote in
news:[email protected]:

>
> What say you!?

Over my brad nailer!!!





When planes are outlawed, only outlaws will have...

TW

Tom Watson

in reply to charlie b on 02/06/2005 10:58 AM

02/06/2005 9:09 PM

On Fri, 03 Jun 2005 01:48:24 +0100, LRod <[email protected]> wrote:


>
>YES, indeed. There are two kinds of people: Gingers and Mary Anns. I'm
>a Mary Ann. But there are also two kinds of people: Jennifers and
>Baileys. I am most definitely a Bailey. I really, REALLY miss her.
>
>I'd be willing to bet there are not too many Mary Anns who are not
>also Baileys. I don't see Mary Anns going for Jennifer. I definitely
>don't see Gingers going for Bailey.


LRod, you old fart, I'm a Mary Ann guy too - but who is this Bailey
that you are going on about.

(watson - an old fart who feels like he's missing out on something...)



Tom Watson - WoodDorker
tjwatson1ATcomcastDOTnet (email)
http://home.comcast.net/~tjwatson1/ (website)

jj

jo4hn

in reply to charlie b on 02/06/2005 10:58 AM

03/06/2005 4:09 PM

John Thomas wrote:
>[snip]
> Regards,
>
> JT (also a Mary Ann/Bailey guy ...)

Seems like most of us would be happy if any of them would have us.
sincerely,
coot (2nd class)

Ld

LRod

in reply to charlie b on 02/06/2005 10:58 AM

04/06/2005 12:43 PM

On Sat, 04 Jun 2005 00:39:52 GMT, Ba r r y
<[email protected]> wrote:

>On Fri, 03 Jun 2005 17:38:49 -0700, Larry Jaques
><novalidaddress@di\/ersify.com> wrote:
>
>>On Fri, 03 Jun 2005 14:10:50 GMT, the inscrutable B a r r y
>><[email protected]> spake:
>>>
>>>I've always played both sides of this fence, although not as well on
>>>either side as a true follower.
>>>
>>>Where can I fit in?
>>
>>Right here with the rest of us Normanders. <sigh>
>
>I'm in!

You?!? You'll be out before the check gets here!

Oops. Sorry, Wrong newsgroup.

--
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Master Woodbutcher and seasoned termite

Shamelessly whoring my website since 1999

http://www.woodbutcher.net

Proud participant of rec.woodworking since February, 1997

Ww

WillR

in reply to charlie b on 02/06/2005 10:58 AM

02/06/2005 3:33 PM

Robatoy wrote:
> In article <[email protected]>,
> charlie b <[email protected]> wrote:
>
> [circumsnippage of an excellent dissertation on what's wrong with the
> wreck]
>
> First of all, kudos, charlie, for taking the time to identify the
> subtle, yet powerful undercurrent of dismay in this newsgroup. Only a
> man with your awareness, talent, and problem solving ability would have
> been able to identify this growing dilemma. Fortunately for us, it's
> still a young dilemma, so it didn't grow horns yet. *Wipes brows* we
> were made aware just in the nick of time.
>
>
>>What say you!?
>
>
> Well, as there is only one way that I know on how to approach a problem,
> I will try to explain the procedure as I have been taught. Our
> Canuckistani parliament runs on that very same bundle of methods, surely
> it will suffice in doing the job here.
> First, run the idea up the flagpole and see who salutes.
> Second, float a trial balloon (approved models only).
> Third, cast out a lure and see who nibbles.
> At the end of the day, you might have enough people to form a committee
> to see if they can create a Royal Commission, before a steering
> committee can suggest a task-force. The newly created panel can then,
> but only then, suggest what we will have for lunch. A napkin sketch, a
> few pints of brew, a dart-game, and voila! A solution! The Mosrchgue
> lives!
> Now for the recruitment of a few fresh pink spongy minds.
> Offer them a position on the board in exchange for a campaign
> contribution....I know, I know, sounds like a new, radical idea, but
> let's try it anyway.
> Then, we have a general meeting. (Don't sit too close to those
> Neanderthals, they have those big flat pencils in their pockets and
> they're not afraid to use them.) The cordless crowd will be segregated
> also. Section 4, Aisle #3 is designated for the ungrounded ABS/PVC Dust
> collect crowd (they all seem to have a death-wish anyway.)
> We will then pass around a form with multiple answers for each question.
> All will have a check-box which says : "No, Sir, I don't like it."
> The guy with the fewest drool-marks, scribbles and coffee stains on his
> form gets the job as Grand Toolbah!
>
> Simple, really.

Very good.

What he didn't explain is that this is the "Committee Lite" version of
getting something done here -- but if anyone thinks we need industrial
strength...



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Will
Occasional Techno-geek

Ww

WillR

in reply to charlie b on 02/06/2005 10:58 AM

02/06/2005 3:36 PM

charlie b wrote:
> The chasm between the Normites (the followers of Norma Abrahms and his
> Tailed Beasts) and the Neanders (the followers of Roy Underhill and his
> Primitive Hand Tools) is a wide one, with animosity between these two
> camps often disturbing the otherwise tranquil and harmonious Wreck. In
> an attempt at reconciliation I propose an all encompassing NEW
> woodworking religion - The Mosrchgue (MOSque chuRCH synagoGUE)

Can we add staining cherry to one of the rituals -- say the baptism
service...???

Anyway -- I need to attain a higher plane here so I must go.


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Will
Occasional Techno-geek


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