# Important News for Friends of norinew \[RIP\] **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [May 30, 2011, 2:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/important-news-for-friends-of-norinew-rip/583727 "2011-05-30T02:11:51Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 18
**Author:** ![Alma](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/ecd19e/32.png) [@Alma](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Alma)\ **Post date:** [June 2, 2011, 7:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/important-news-for-friends-of-norinew-rip/583727/341 "2011-06-02T19:26:24Z")
I’m so sorry. ---
**Author:** ![Wheelz](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/wheelz/32/5718_2.png) [@Wheelz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wheelz)\ **Post date:** [June 2, 2011, 7:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/important-news-for-friends-of-norinew-rip/583727/342 "2011-06-02T19:26:43Z")
Damn it. How did I miss this thread until now? I just read the whole thing, even knowing it wasn’t going to end well. I feel like I’ve been punched in the gut. My deepest sympathies to Norine’s family. ---
**Author:** ![Damfino](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/f9ae1b/32.png) [@Damfino](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Damfino)\ **Post date:** [June 2, 2011, 7:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/important-news-for-friends-of-norinew-rip/583727/343 "2011-06-02T19:42:01Z")
I’m mostly a lurker here but I used to enjoy **norinew** s posts. My deepest condolences to all her family. I am shocked and saddened. ---
**Author:** ![congodwarf](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/e36b37/32.png) [@congodwarf](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/congodwarf)\ **Post date:** [June 2, 2011, 7:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/important-news-for-friends-of-norinew-rip/583727/344 "2011-06-02T19:55:27Z")
> [@Really\_Not\_All\_That\_Bright](#): > > **norinew** is one of a very few posters who I think of as “extra people” - she wasn’t just her, she was you guys, her family. When I think of her, I think of her children. I suspect she would have been very happy to hear that. > > My thoughts are with you all. This is exactly how I have always thought of her as well. I saw the thread about her being in the hospital but I assumed it had gone ok. I have been in and out of this forum and didn’t notice any updates. I just happened to glance up and saw the RIP after her name and felt like someone had punched me in the chest. I love this place and I love (most of) the people here. **norinew** was very high on the list of my favorites, the people who keep me coming back. I am so so sorry this has happened, glad that her pain is gone but wish it could have come about in a happier way. ---
**Author:** ![scareyfaerie](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/scareyfaerie/32/3135_2.png) [@scareyfaerie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/scareyfaerie)\ **Post date:** [June 2, 2011, 8:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/important-news-for-friends-of-norinew-rip/583727/345 "2011-06-02T20:16:41Z")
What terrible news, my sincerest condolences to her family. ---
**Author:** ![Anaamika](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/5f9b8f/32.png) [@Anaamika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Anaamika)\ **Post date:** [June 2, 2011, 8:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/important-news-for-friends-of-norinew-rip/583727/346 "2011-06-02T20:24:30Z")
I just wanted to post that though I did PM thebadman, I have not gotten a response yet. The family is busy I’m sure, but I haven’t forgotten or anything. ---
**Author:** ![papergirl](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/aca169/32.png) [@papergirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/papergirl)\ **Post date:** [June 2, 2011, 8:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/important-news-for-friends-of-norinew-rip/583727/347 "2011-06-02T20:39:08Z")
I’m so sorry. And I’m so sad. Take good care of each other. Best, karol ---
**Author:** ![overlyverbose](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/9dc877/32.png) [@overlyverbose](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/overlyverbose)\ **Post date:** [June 2, 2011, 9:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/important-news-for-friends-of-norinew-rip/583727/348 "2011-06-02T21:04:17Z")
This is awful news. I’m so sorry. ---
**Author:** ![Onomatopoeia](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/onomatopoeia/32/4145_2.png) [@Onomatopoeia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Onomatopoeia)\ **Post date:** [June 2, 2011, 11:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/important-news-for-friends-of-norinew-rip/583727/349 "2011-06-02T23:22:34Z")
> [@Dung\_Beetle](#): > > Exactly! I wake up in the night and think, “Norine gone? But we were _just talking_.” You too, huh? ☹ ---
**Author:** ![gardentraveler](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/gardentraveler/32/3576_2.png) [@gardentraveler](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gardentraveler)\ **Post date:** [June 2, 2011, 11:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/important-news-for-friends-of-norinew-rip/583727/350 "2011-06-02T23:24:57Z")
**RNATB** makes a good point. I’ll bet a whole lot of people reading and posting in this thread can tell you quite a bit about Norine’s family. Also, Arielle, you should know that there are quite a few people showing up here who haven’t been around the board for a while or who seldom post. Hope you and your family keep checking in and let us know how you’re doing. ---
**Author:** ![AuntiePam](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/f19dbf/32.png) [@AuntiePam](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AuntiePam)\ **Post date:** [June 2, 2011, 11:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/important-news-for-friends-of-norinew-rip/583727/351 "2011-06-02T23:51:03Z")
I found [this entry](http://www.iparentingstories.com/stories/humorous/blah-blah-blah-4906) at a parenting website, where Norine shared a funny story about Arielle, who was eight at the time. You guys take care of yourselves, and please continue to share here. ---
**Author:** ![Yorikke](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/yorikke/32/4335_2.png) [@Yorikke](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Yorikke)\ **Post date:** [June 3, 2011, 12:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/important-news-for-friends-of-norinew-rip/583727/352 "2011-06-03T00:10:14Z")
Wow, what a shame. I had very limited interaction with norine, but I’ll missher. Joe ---
**Author:** ![Bearflag70](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/8e7dd6/32.png) [@Bearflag70](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bearflag70)\ **Post date:** [June 3, 2011, 12:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/important-news-for-friends-of-norinew-rip/583727/353 "2011-06-03T00:19:25Z")
Here’s her post from my [SMA](http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?t=571282) thread… > [@My baby girl has Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-baby-girl-has-spinal-muscular-atrophy-sma/547126/78): > > Damn, **Bearflag**. > > Do you object to prayers on your/your family’s behalf? If not, I will pray for you. If so, I will just send all the positive thoughts I can in your direction! Thank you, **norinew** , for your positive thoughts in my time of need. I now send all the positive thoughts I can in your direction, and in the direction of your family. RIP. ---
**Author:** ![Angua](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/8baadc/32.png) [@Angua](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Angua)\ **Post date:** [June 3, 2011, 1:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/important-news-for-friends-of-norinew-rip/583727/354 "2011-06-03T01:13:21Z")
Oh my. I’m so very very sorry to hear that. My heart and deepest condolences go out to all of Norine’s family. She will be missed. ☹ ---
**Author:** ![nonacetone](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/nonacetone/32/2819_2.png) [@nonacetone](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nonacetone)\ **Post date:** [June 3, 2011, 1:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/important-news-for-friends-of-norinew-rip/583727/355 "2011-06-03T01:21:37Z")
I’m deeply saddened. Norine will be greatly missed. I send Norine’s family and friends my most sincere condolences. May you all find peace. ---
**Author:** ![Rushgeekgirl](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/rushgeekgirl/32/3715_2.png) [@Rushgeekgirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rushgeekgirl)\ **Post date:** [June 3, 2011, 2:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/important-news-for-friends-of-norinew-rip/583727/356 "2011-06-03T02:06:47Z")
I am so, so sorry. She was a really decent human being. ---
**Author:** ![tumbleddown](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/e9bcb4/32.png) [@tumbleddown](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tumbleddown)\ **Post date:** [June 3, 2011, 2:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/important-news-for-friends-of-norinew-rip/583727/357 "2011-06-03T02:06:48Z")
Norine was a bright light here on the boards, and I’m sure in the world. I send my deepest sympathies and hopes for peace to her family and all who loved her. ---
**Author:** ![Poysyn](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/f4b2a3/32.png) [@Poysyn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Poysyn)\ **Post date:** [June 3, 2011, 2:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/important-news-for-friends-of-norinew-rip/583727/358 "2011-06-03T02:30:20Z")
I am so sorry for your loss. ---
**Author:** ![Green\_Cymbeline](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/green_cymbeline/32/9244_2.png) [@Green\_Cymbeline](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Green_Cymbeline)\ **Post date:** [June 3, 2011, 4:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/important-news-for-friends-of-norinew-rip/583727/359 "2011-06-03T04:59:08Z")
I met Norine for the first time years ago at a Dopefest, and always loved seeing her, her husband, and 3 daughters at subsequent Dopefests. I will really miss her. She was a wonderful person. I am so shocked and saddened by this loss. ( **Green Cymbeline** , formerly known as **nyctea scandiaca** ) ---
**Author:** ![Hypnagogic\_Jerk](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/hypnagogic_jerk/32/4252_2.png) [@Hypnagogic\_Jerk](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hypnagogic_Jerk)\ **Post date:** [June 3, 2011, 10:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/important-news-for-friends-of-norinew-rip/583727/360 "2011-06-03T10:32:45Z")
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