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In Memoriam
Remembering Norman
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Norm loved a challenge in his maple bush. There it was! A giant white
birch, dead on the top, growing on the side of the hill, leaning
toward the lake. The challenge: Fall it up the hill! Out came the
rope, the snatch-block, the anchor chain, and the saw. The tree was
roped, the rope passed through the block and fastened to the tractor.
Norm notched on the upper side and proceeded to make the final cut.
The rope was tightened while the saw roared on. The birch started to
move. Norm signaled-- "Tighten the rope!" Suddenly, there was a crack
like a rifle shot! The snatch-block had shattered, hurtling the
sheave like some cannon ball of old, heading straight for Norman.
Norm's trained reflex, shot him to the right and missile passed
overhead. The ancient birch was left teetering on its stump. We took a long break!
Sincerely, Don Holmes
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