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Date:         Fri, 24 Apr 2009 07:00:46 -0700
Reply-To:     Rocket J Squirrel <camping.elliott@GMAIL.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Rocket J Squirrel <camping.elliott@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Removing chrome window trim
Comments: To: Stephen Grisanti <bike2vcu@yahoo.com>
In-Reply-To:  <942078.8058.qm@web110611.mail.gq1.yahoo.com>
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On 4/24/2009 1:57 AM Stephen Grisanti wrote:

> "We need to come up with an event for folk close to Bend to get together > for some important-sounding but bogus reason to stand around and talk > about . . . stuff." > > A modest suggestion: Eons ago when I was wrenching on bicycles in > Vermont a group of us would gather occasionally for what we called "The > Mechanics' Fortnightly Technical Seminar," soon shortened to The > Fortnightly. What actually went on is best left unmentioned, but a > similar title may well suit your purposes.

Yes, yes (he said, rubbing his hands together in delight), an excellent suggestion. "My dear, I fear I must leave you for a short while. Once again the stout members, er, good fellows of the Vanagon Emergency Rescue Fraternity are gathering to discuss the latest mechanic's tips, er, maintenance techniques including, I am told, an in-depth presentation on the history of the sparking plug followed by a spirited performance by a lass from Starz cabaret, which will clearly illustrate the comparative qualities of the Bosch and NGK W7DTC plugs. Alas, the divers responsibility of treasurer do weigh heavily upon my shoulders and require my earliest attendance so that I may have sufficient time to discharge, er, perform my duties, er tasks adequately. In short, my beloved, I must now bid you a fond adieu until I return late tonight."

"You're going to Bill's garage to drink beer with that bunch of lousy van guys, aren't you."

"Maybe. Don't wait up."

-- Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott 84 Westfalia: Mellow Yellow ("The Electrical Banana") 74 Utility Trailer. Ladybug Trailer, Inc., San Juan Capistrano Bend, OR KG6RCR


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