Mr. Miller,

I haven't worn a watch since the timepiece in question fell behind my dresser drawer circa 19 years ago. It'd still be there had I not move the aforementioned piece of furniture last year. This should explain why I am almost always not on time. Haven't figured out how to tell time because the sun seems to always be done when I awake.

Nevertheless, I shall endeavor to arrive at bV in my bVd's in a fashionably delinquent manner, in keeping with tradition. 

I noticed you did not mention the date on this most recent posting. I need time to construct a suitable effigy lest someone tries to burn your van again (no pun to Ken intended).

BenT

On Jan 10, 2011, at 3:07 PM, Mike Miller <mwmiller@CWNET.COM> wrote:

> Vanners, and potential vanners,
> 
> The planning and preparation for the 2011 edition of bURNINGvAN is well
> under way. Frenzied excitement fills the land. Much fainting. Buzz of
> constant conversation. Will it really happen?
> 
> YES ... Rain, sleet, snow, dust storms, tsunami, blizzards, tornadoes,
> hurricanes, we've had them all and we have persevered! A triumph of the
> human spirit.
> 
> The is the year:
> 
> BenT has promised on his Rolex that he will show up. On time [an easy task
> as there isn't really much of a time] AND IN A VOLKSWAGEN VAN - of some
> sort.
> 
> These would all be firsts. Be there to witness these epic events. Buy  the
> commemorative DVD, as evidence if nothing else.
> 
> Tim from San Jose may show up if he can get a tow truck to transport his
> van. I understand he plans to abandon it there, right at Ocean Beach. How
> romantic can you get?
> 
> RSVP if you'd like.
> 
> Mike