Date:         Fri, 24 Apr 2009 15:25:21 -0400
Reply-To:     Chris S <szpejankowski@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Chris S <szpejankowski@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Removing chrome window trim
Comments: To: Rocket J Squirrel <camping.elliott@gmail.com>
In-Reply-To:  <49F1C60E.8070702@gmail.com>
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Now THAT was funny!  I think I just LOL'ed!

On 4/24/09, Rocket J Squirrel <camping.elliott@gmail.com> wrote:
> 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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