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Great Fire BBQ
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k******d@d*****i.com
17/06/1996 00:00:000 UTC
A good time was had by all a the "Great Fire" BBQ held in honor of the 10th

anniversary of the fire which destroyed the SFF in 1986. I arrived late,

having difficulty getting directions and I got stuck in a traffic jam on the

Throgsneck Bridge. When I finally got there, the BBQ was in full swing

with Forumites and friends cavorting in the pool (Forumites with an inground

pool no less!). The searing of raw beef commenced soon after over a volcanic

fire.

There was much food, drink, and music. Two Romance novels were committed to

the flames (revenge of sorts for all the _good_ books which were destroyed in

the fire). Alas, Bill, Victor, myself, and later Robbo were the only

"pre-Fire" Forumites present to witness the occasion. Conversation continued

long into the night, whilst Doom was played in the living room. All thanks to

our hosts Jeff, Bill and Victor!

--Doc

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