I did confirm with Bill Denton that it was the 5th. So all official
drinking should start on the 5th. If it carries over to the 6th,
well, that's ok.
--Stewart
On Thu, Dec 18, 2008 at 4:33 PM, Karin Montin <kmontin@sympatico.ca> wrote:
> Um, on the Web site, it says Jan 5. So we can have that drink a day earlier. And a couple of toasts to Bill Denton.
>
> Karin
>
> At 06:37 PM 18/12/2008, you wrote:
>>On January 6, 1997, Bill Denton announced the creation of a new list,
>>this list. So we will soon turn 12, the de facto age of adulthood in
>>premodern times.
>>
>>So, on January 6, 2009, the bottles that are kept in the lower
>>left-hand drawer of desks in many parts of the world will be taken out
>>and a swig or two taken. And if you don't have a drawer or a bottle,
>>or life has dissuaded you from imbibing, make up your own celebration...
>>
>>And, as well, take a moment to remember Raravians who are no longer
>>with us.
>>
>>Best,
>>
>>mrt
-- Stewart Wilson Toronto, ON
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