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Re: Saying Goodbye to Norm Abram and his New Yankee Workshop

Norm was a construction trade professional that did what he loved to do. His attention to detail, pride in the finished product's quality, and not looking for shortcuts to maximize the profit on a job, was the way it is supposed to be done! Norm, not only showed these traits to the 'Do it your self people', but also to an up and coming crop of tradesmen that are not getting the mentoring that shows pride in one's craft. If all construction journeyman would pass these same traits on to their apprentices then there wouldn't be so many complaints against young contractors from their clients and their state of registrar's offices.
So, I thank you Norm for all of the years on both TOH and the YW for always taking the time to be considerate of all who watch and might learn from your kind input. I know as a construction professional of over 30 years - I'll keep watching - even if they are reruns. Because you never stop learning. Good luck in all of your future enterprises and may God Bless!