GreeneJohn

The Woodlands Texas, TX, US
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A lifelong woodworker from Dorchester Massachusetts that began in the sixth grade and advanced further at Boston Technical High School. Woodworking is a hobby I have always loved and I believe my father instilled the interest in me from a young age because he could build just about anything he imagined! My ability and skill continue to improve overtime and I hope I can reach the level of an accomplished cabinet maker one day.

On occasion I consider teaching woodwork as an activity I may pursue way in the future during retirement to pass on what I have learned and enjoyed to people of all ages.

Today I live in The Woodlands Texas and enjoy building furniture for family and friends when I can find the time!


Recent comments


Re: New Yankee Workshop Series Ends

Norm, I remember it just like it was yesterday when they aired the first episode of the NYW on PBS. After the show concluded, PBS did something unusual and asked people to telephone in and offers their opinion. I ran for the phone as I could not contain my excitement for the program and hoped it would continue for another season! My father and I always sat in front of the TV and recorded every episodes so we could rewind it to comment on your techniques as well as on everything you made. I continued the same ritual today as I married and had children of my own. Over the years my father and I often talked over the phone about "Norm's latest show..." I am from Dorchester and have always hoped to meet with you one day and I would be certain to bring my father along. You have always spoken from the heart and I imagine you are not different in life as you are on either show. I have mixed emotions at this point as I never even considered life without watching you on a Saturday or Sunday afternoon. Nobody can replace you and many have tried to follow in your footsteps but it is not the same because you are the gold standard. I wish all the best too you Norm, your one of the great ones and an inspiration to all ages!! You certainly have been an inspiration to all of the members in our family.

posted: 6:00 pm on November 2nd