I machine the bug cases so I have magnesium flakes that collect over time
one night I took a large hand full out into the ally and lit it on fire not
very impressive until I kicked it with my boot it then lighted up the ally
like daylight and then some funny what a little sturring will do
water will not put this out
Bob

----- Original Message -----
From: "Bill Collins" <wb6otg@INTREX.NET>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Friday, February 17, 2006 9:00 AM
Subject: Re: Firewood

> >Wood is nice, but I highly recommend burning an engine case (ala
>>Burning Van 06).
>
> Just make sure no one throws water on it!  Someone did that the last time
> they burned one at Everybus. (I think that's part of the reason it was the
> LAST time)
>
> Bill
>