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Subject:Re: BURNINGvAN 2011
From:Mike Miller
Date:Mon, 10 Jan 2011 16:40:42 -0800

The twenty-second of januari [as we who speak foreign tongues spell it] 3 PM
is a good time. I'll try to be there a bit earlier but I haven't been able
to do so occasionally.

You don't have to wear the watch to swear on it. You can just swear.

Mike

On 1/10/11 4:14 PM, "BenT Syncro" <syncro@GMAIL.COM> wrote:

> 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