Does anyone know Big Norm?

Norme · 08-01-2016, 09:24 AM

As his namesake I have to ask, does anyone know Big Norm personally? He hasn't posted on this forum for over 10 years.
Norm

sheepherder · 08-01-2016, 09:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Norme

As his namesake I have to ask, does anyone know Big Norm personally? He hasn't posted on this forum for over 10 years.
Norm

I don't; but as a forum "friend" who has benefited from his posts, whether past or present, I felt like a friend to him.

I joined here in 2009, so Big Norm would have been at least semi-active when I joined, which would make it seven years ago, when he accepted my 'friend' request.

Sadly, I think many of the older inactive members may no longer be with us.

George Anderson · 08-01-2016, 10:24 AM

He visited the Chantilly show many years ago when it was still a great gun show...perhaps eleven years past.

John Sabato · 08-01-2016, 12:46 PM

Big Norm used to communicate with me a on a pretty regular basis, but as you say, he has not been active for a very long time. I think I will pull up his database entry and shoot him an email and see if the email address is still active.

BN was a very active Navy Luger collector...

sheepherder · 08-01-2016, 12:54 PM

Some time back, I inquired to Ed Tinker if 'Dok' was still active. He hadn't posted in some time. Ed had some kind of 'forum lookup' (besides the CP) and said that Dok still viewed occasionally but didn't post. Maybe Big Norm is the same???

Edward Tinker · 08-01-2016, 12:55 PM

yes, he is a friend of mine - too much to post here

has a great collection - got irritated at some things happening, life took over and he is doing fine but simply stays away from the forum, AND old friends... I have tried numerous times to bring him back, if only as my friend.

John Sabato · 08-01-2016, 12:58 PM

Okay, I got an automated response from his listed email address that says:

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I apologize for this automatic reply to your email.

To control spam, I now allow incoming messages only from senders I have approved beforehand.

If you would like to be added to my list of approved senders, please fill out the short request form (see link below). Once I approve you, I will receive your original message in my inbox. You do not need to resend your message. I apologize for this one-time inconvenience.

Click the link below to fill out the request:

https://webmail.pas.earthlink.net/wa...0-00144fe5b7bc

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Unfortunately I am unable to proceed because the page it sent me to is a dead page.

Do we have anyone in Michigan who could check on him? If so, send me a PM and I will provide as much detail as possible.

Thanks,

John Sabato · 08-01-2016, 12:59 PM

Well Ed posted while I was typing... sorry to hear he is not coming back... too bad. At least we know he is alright...

08-01-2016, 09:24 AM	#1
Norme Always A Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Colorado Posts: 2,417 Thanks: 226 Thanked 2,607 Times in 933 Posts	Does anyone know Big Norm? As his namesake I have to ask, does anyone know Big Norm personally? He hasn't posted on this forum for over 10 years. Norm

08-01-2016, 12:46 PM	#4
John Sabato Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The Capital of the Free World Posts: 10,155 Thanks: 3,003 Thanked 2,308 Times in 1,098 Posts	Big Norm used to communicate with me a on a pretty regular basis, but as you say, he has not been active for a very long time. I think I will pull up his database entry and shoot him an email and see if the email address is still active. BN was a very active Navy Luger collector... __________________ regards, -John S "...We hold these truths to be self-evident that ALL men are created EQUAL *and are endowed by their Creator* with certain UNALIENABLE* rights, and among these are life, LIBERTY, and the pursuit of happiness..."*

08-01-2016, 12:54 PM	#5
sheepherder Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: ...on the 'ol Erie Canal... Posts: 8,195 Thanks: 1,413 Thanked 4,462 Times in 2,336 Posts	Some time back, I inquired to Ed Tinker if 'Dok' was still active. He hadn't posted in some time. Ed had some kind of 'forum lookup' (besides the CP) and said that Dok still viewed occasionally but didn't post. Maybe Big Norm is the same??? __________________ I like my coffee the way I like my women... ...Cold and bitter...

08-01-2016, 12:58 PM	#7
John Sabato Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The Capital of the Free World Posts: 10,155 Thanks: 3,003 Thanked 2,308 Times in 1,098 Posts	Okay, I got an automated response from his listed email address that says: ================== I apologize for this automatic reply to your email. To control spam, I now allow incoming messages only from senders I have approved beforehand. If you would like to be added to my list of approved senders, please fill out the short request form (see link below). Once I approve you, I will receive your original message in my inbox. You do not need to resend your message. I apologize for this one-time inconvenience. Click the link below to fill out the request: https://webmail.pas.earthlink.net/wa...0-00144fe5b7bc =================== Unfortunately I am unable to proceed because the page it sent me to is a dead page. Do we have anyone in Michigan who could check on him? If so, send me a PM and I will provide as much detail as possible. Thanks, __________________ regards, -John S "...We hold these truths to be self-evident that ALL men are created EQUAL *and are endowed by their Creator* with certain UNALIENABLE* rights, and among these are life, LIBERTY, and the pursuit of happiness..."*

08-01-2016, 12:59 PM	#8
John Sabato Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The Capital of the Free World Posts: 10,155 Thanks: 3,003 Thanked 2,308 Times in 1,098 Posts	Well Ed posted while I was typing... sorry to hear he is not coming back... too bad. At least we know he is alright... __________________ regards, -John S "...We hold these truths to be self-evident that ALL men are created EQUAL *and are endowed by their Creator* with certain UNALIENABLE* rights, and among these are life, LIBERTY, and the pursuit of happiness..."*

08-01-2016, 10:24 AM	#3
George Anderson Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: VA Posts: 3,592 Thanks: 1,773 Thanked 2,531 Times in 788 Posts	He visited the Chantilly show many years ago when it was still a great gun show...perhaps eleven years past.

08-01-2016, 12:55 PM	#6
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,960 Thanks: 2,062 Thanked 4,592 Times in 2,114 Posts	yes, he is a friend of mine - too much to post here has a great collection - got irritated at some things happening, life took over and he is doing fine but simply stays away from the forum, AND old friends... I have tried numerous times to bring him back, if only as my friend.