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

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charlie b
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My door is always open

Reply to
Mike in Arkansas

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

Reply to
Mark and Kim Smith

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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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Dave in Fairfax

In article , charlie b 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.

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.

Reply to
Robatoy

Gawd, YES! Bailey Quarters

*bites knuckles*

That was a sexually charged character.

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

Reply to
Robatoy

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...

Reply to
WillR

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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WillR

charlie b wrote in news: snipped-for-privacy@accesscom.com:

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

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

Reply to
John Thomas

I say Les is More.

Reply to
Bruce Barnett

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.

Reply to
LRod

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.

Reply to
LRod

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)

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Tom Watson

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)

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Tom Watson

Tom, Tom, Tom....here you go....

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Reply to
Robatoy

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

Reply to
Robatoy

Her real name is Jan Smithers. See:

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Reply to
no(SPAM)vasys

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

Reply to
Tom Royer

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?

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B a r r y

LRod wrote in news: snipped-for-privacy@4ax.com:

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 ...)

Reply to
John Thomas

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