Hi Friendlies:
> Do you like fire?
>
> How about a massive sculpture of over 300 tinder-dry Xmas Trees?
>
> If these things sound like fun to you, your friends at Synchronicity are
> once again proud to invite all of you to the 7th Annual Xmas Tree Burn!
> SAVE YOUR XMAS TREE!!
>
> *WHO:*
> You.
>
> *WHAT:*
> Giant, artful fire celebration and winter camping event, complete with
> cold
> beer, hot fire, pot luck pitch-in dinner and/or breakfast, music, and
> friends.
>
> *WHEN: *
> Sattiday, January 19th - Sunday January 20th Our Xmas tree sculpture will
> burn at approximately 8:00-8:30 local time (7:00-7:30 Chicago time). We
> recommend and hope you will show up early to help us build our sculpture,
> enjoy the pot luck, and then stay the night.
>
> *WHERE:*
> Our wonderful friend Shirley has agreed to host this event at her private
> home in Bridgman, Michigan. There is plenty of room for camping. Bridgman
> is
> just a little over an hour away from Chicago. At our host's request,
> specific address details will be available only to those who RSVP to
> dave_h@illmeasures.com. Those of you who attended Fall Forage in 2005 or
> the wedding of Liz & Devin last summer know the spot.
>
> *WHY:*
> Too many reasons to list.
>
> *COST:*
> This has traditionally been a free event, but as it has evolved, changed,
> and grown over the years, costs have gone up, as they inevitably will. For
> the first time, we are asking those in attendance to pitch in $10, or
> "whatever you can" to help defray the costs for kegs, gasoline,
> port-a-potties, etc. You can either PayPal pocketbook@synchroni-city.org,
> or bring cash to the event. Either way, rest assured that your payment
> will
> be helping us continue to organize and fund sweet-tastic events in the
> Chicago area.
>
> *FA-QS:*
> 1) QUESTION: How can I help?
>
> ANSWER: First off you can SAVE YOUR XMAS TREE, and then drop it off at
> Quencher's bar. Quencher's is located at the corner of Fullerton and
> Western
> in Chicago. Just go inside, and ask the bartender what's up. Then put it
> in the side lot. Then have a drink! We'll take it from there.
>
> You can also help by showing up early on Saturday the 19th to help us
> build
> our Xmas Tree Sculpture. You can help by bringing some tastery food for
> the
> pot-luck! You can help by pitching in a donation to make this thing go.
> You
> can help by volunteering to be a sober driver to a hotel room, or even
> back
> to Chicago if you're truly a hero. You can help by showing up smiling and
> ready for a great time. This is the short list.
>
> 2) QUESTION: Winter camping in Michigan? Are you out of your minds?
>
> ANSWER: Yes. If you're not willing to go that route with us, we recommend
> The Super 8 Motel in Sawyer, MI. Providing we get enough people together,
> they will give us a fantastic discounted rate, and they offer a very
> reasonably priced van service from the event. If this is an option that
> piques your interest, PLEASE contact me as soon as possible.
> dave_h@illmeasures.com. Otherwise, you may go straight to the source:
>
> Super 8 Motel - Sawyer, MI -(269) 426-8300 4.1 mi SW
>
> Other hotels in the area include:
> Bridgman Inn (269) 465-3187 - 1.3 mi W
> Monogram - (269) 465-6146 - 1.3 mi NW
> Warren Dunes Motel - (269) 426-4774 - 3.4 mi SW
> Please hit me up if you want more options - there are plenty.
>
> 3) WHO'S DRIVING?
>
> Although we at Synchronicity will not take necessarily take responsibility
> for your safe arrival at a warm bed, we are working on finding a team of
> sober drivers to take people to their hotel destinations. Volunteers are
> beyond welcome for this crucial task. Those who choose to stay at the
> Super
> 8 may have the option of getting a safe ride from their van and driver.
>
> Please feel free to RSVP to dave_h@illmeasures.com, or if you have any
> questions or concerns.
>
> Hope to see you there!
>
> Downtown Dave