It is a year today...

[Ed Harrow]

Hugs to Phyllis, family, and grand neighbors.

Here's to Norm, the finast of grand neighbors; a model for all.

[Concordia...41]

Hi Phyllis. Please know that we love and miss Norm and hope that you and the grandneighbors are doing well.

Thoughts and prayers from St. Augustine.

- M

[Peter Malcolm Jardine]

We miss him.

[Dave Fleming]

Gosh, a year only?
Seems like 10 years since O&O Midwest was amongst us.


I was so glad that Scot put that photo of Prairie Islander in the Header for the Forums.

Be Well "P", your sweet note is still with SWIMPAL and me.
:)

[Wild Dingo]

Cheers Norm! Sail on mists of never ending fair winds and following seas

One of the true gentlemen Ive had the opportunity to "know" through this forum

Love to all the Messinger mob and specially to Norms beloved Smiler Phylis from us mob downunder

[paladin]

...as always...

[skuthorp]

I echo Shane's thoughts, and hope you are well Phillis. I never met Norm except for the forum but he was the inspiration for my boat and the hours of pleasure she has given me. I think I might name the new one 'Norm', or then again 'Messenger'. Suitable I think.

[Dave R]

I hope you're doing well, Phylis.

I also miss Norm. :(

[Ian McColgin]

I've cause to remember Norm every day. Thanks to both Norm and Phyllis for so much that's good.

[Joe ( Cold Spring on Hudson )]

http://www.woodenboat.com/vBulletin/wbforumheader06b.jpg

[John Gearing]

Fair winds, Norm, fair winds. Miss your voice here!

[John Teetsel]

It's been a joy to have spent time with you, NoMess.
And LaMess.
All the best to Mrs. Mess.

[brad9798]

Only a year ... seem like forever ago.
wow ...

All the best to Phyllis, et al.

[nedL]

I still hope to have 'grandneighbors' some day. We miss you Norm. :(

[Tom M.]

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[John B]

A year already.....

[Chris Coose]

On the day of a big tax break. I'll bet there is a heavenly snicker drifting around.

I am very happy that Scot keeps the flagship at the top of the page.

I miss him.

[Hughman]

Yes indeed......

[PhyllisMessinger]

Oh my! Thank you! I appreciate your supportive comments and am a bit overwhelmed by the picture. Phyllis

[Wild Dingo]

The support is given with love to you and your family from Norms other family here we give it freely and sincerely so you are more than welcome

There is I think no need to feel overwhelmed by the picture in the forum header... I believe it was a great gesture on behalf of Woodenboat to a forumite who gave a lot to the members to his community and what better memorial to such a man than to have his hand built by himself boat as the entrace scene? Very appropriate very fitting and a show of our utmost respect to your husband our mate

We all hope that you and your family are well and living happy and healthy lives with all the best that that implies... and for myself I hope you continue to smile that beautiful smile whenever you journey out in Prairie Islander which I hope is often

Be well and love to you and yours Phyllis
Shane Jody and hoonberrys

[Bob Adams]

Norm was the shining example off all that is good on this forum. Fair winds and following seas are surely his forever. We miss you buddy.

[JimD]

He is not forgotten.

[capt jake]

Norm, in the boat he built, the grandneighbors he guided, and the good words he spoke here, represents the best of what has drawn many of us to gather together in good company.

I hope he and Darryl Jones (Dasboat) are having a good sail together in whatever follows the strife and and confusion here.

Good men both, and sorely missed.

Very well said, Jeff. They are both missed..They offered a kind word and calming advice. I miss them both.:(

[Wooden Boat Fittings]

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[Tom Dugan]

It doesn't seem that long. Then again, I haven't swung by in a while meself. I'm glad to see Phyllis is still putting up with you guys. Phyllis, how'd you swing "Junior Member" status?

-T, amazed that I remembered my password first try.

[Tom Robb]

Guys like Norm are the reason this forum, like any proper community, works. The world needs a critical mass of guys like him.

[Steve Lansdowne]

Remembering Norm gives me a good feeling way down deep.

[Ken Hutchins]

He will always be missed. It was a pleasure to 'know' him on the forum but a much greater pleasure to have personally met him.

[Bayboat]

I only met Norm once, at the South Haven (MI) wooden boat show. We had a nice conversation which I've never forgotten. He was one nice man.