Ringing the bell for Howie on the 30th

Bill in Va · Post by **Bill in Va** » Mon Nov 29, 2010 9:27 pm

Yo...Hi there my forum family. Tomorrow I do my deal and ring the bell I helped mount at the beach bar a few years ago. You can see the picture on this site. Yep even Anthony was there. This is to honor a fellow forumite. Lots of us knew him and some may not but...I ask all who visit Skinny Legs to ring the bell and if someone asks why just say its for my buddy...Yes we are family..........God bless...Bill

California Girl · Post by **California Girl** » Mon Nov 29, 2010 9:58 pm

I'll be thinking of you and Howie tomorrow. Although I never had the pleasure of knowing him, I still feel his presence here on the Forum.

lprof · Post by **lprof** » Mon Nov 29, 2010 10:49 pm

For those who would like to know a little more about Howie, the bell, and the "Forum Family" there is more information found here:

http://www.virgin-islands-on-line.com/f ... tory+howie

http://www.virgin-islands-on-line.com/p ... m=7&pos=19

Tracy in WI · Post by **Tracy in WI** » Tue Nov 30, 2010 9:18 am

I visited Skinny's in October and explained Howie's bell to my girlfriends. It looks a bit more weathered than when it was originally hung and it fits in perfectly. Kind of like I expect Howie did.

Gromit · Post by **Gromit** » Tue Nov 30, 2010 10:24 am

Everytime I see the bell I think of Howie and his Sunshine. A good way to remember and honor him.

PA Girl · Post by **PA Girl** » Tue Nov 30, 2010 11:27 am

I remember Howie being such a positive voice way back when I joined the forum. (I changed user names at some point, hence the date mismatch)

Jan&MikeVa · Post by **Jan&MikeVa** » Tue Nov 30, 2010 1:35 pm

Hey Bill...........I've been thinking about you today! Yup, everytime we go to Skinny's we ring the bell and think of Howie, Sunshine, and all the love he shared on this forum. We lost a good guy.

Bill in Va · Post by **Bill in Va** » Tue Nov 30, 2010 6:32 pm

Yo forum family...The cook who was there at our deal is still there. I found him out and got my hug and he said he was waiting for us. I did the kiss and ring of Howie's Bell today. I think we need to replace the plaque with something that will last. It is really tough to read. I am willing to do this but I want to hear from you guys. I think we should keep the original one and put an exact one over it and have it covered by plexiglass etc....Please let me know your thoughts..God bless..Bill

Bill L. · Post by **Bill L.** » Tue Nov 30, 2010 8:42 pm

Bill in Va wrote:Yo forum family...The cook who was there at our deal is still there. I found him out and got my hug and he said he was waiting for us. I did the kiss and ring of Howie's Bell today. I think we need to replace the plaque with something that will last. It is really tough to read. I am willing to do this but I want to hear from you guys. I think we should keep the original one and put an exact one over it and have it covered by plexiglass etc....Please let me know your thoughts..God bless..Bill

Hi Bill, I'm in. Please let me know what's needed.

greyhoundmom · Post by **greyhoundmom** » Tue Nov 30, 2010 9:21 pm

I regret that I didn't know Howie. But I have read the tributes to him for several years. I would like to help re: a new bell/plaque at Skinny's maybe under plexigass to make it happen. Wouldn't it be cool to add Mr. B to Howie's new rememberance? Also to add the forum member's grandson who passed way too soon and who loved STJ - I am sorry that I don't remember her but she posted a photo of him. Am I dreaming to think it would be wonderful to add several names under Howie's? I have always thought that when I am in that better place it would be awesome to be remembered by my forum friends. Just my thought.....

Xislandgirl · Post by **Xislandgirl** » Tue Nov 30, 2010 9:32 pm

Bill in Va wrote:Yo forum family...The cook who was there at our deal is still there. I found him out and got my hug and he said he was waiting for us. I did the kiss and ring of Howie's Bell today. I think we need to replace the plaque with something that will last. It is really tough to read. I am willing to do this but I want to hear from you guys. I think we should keep the original one and put an exact one over it and have it covered by plexiglass etc....Please let me know your thoughts..God bless..Bill

I am in. Howie was one of a kind! My favorite forumite that I never met.

California Girl · Post by **California Girl** » Sat Jul 15, 2023 5:36 pm

I'm in too! It would be super cool to add Mr. B's name, but I think adding a whole list of names would be more than Skinny Legs would want on that post. Just my opinion.

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