The mass email has been both a scourge and a blessing. I
have seen some of the oddest words in the English language set forth in them.
This one is no exception, although it’s not quite a “mass” email, as it was
only sent to about 20 people.
To set the stage, here are the words of one of the
recipients, Trevor Jones: “This is Vincent T. Oliver. He defines the word
‘character.’ Last I saw him, he was driving a purple mustang (maybe it was a
corvette), and wearing a similar colored suit. He’s the only person I’ve ever
heard of that owns a double-tall (as opposed to a double-wide), once attempting
to sell it as a ‘bed and breakfast’ for a couple hundred thousand. At times, I
wish I could play dominos with him while reminiscing about the way things used
to be.”
Come over and play games on our stoop and send gonzo emails
to inbox@rochester-citynews.com. Thank u!
— Michael Neault
From: Vincent Oliver
Date: Thu, 1 Sep 2005
Subject: The Brick!!! Read It.
To: Trevor Jones, Multiple recipients
TO ALL MY FRIENDS: Nobody has to
throw a brick at me. I do not shake tambourines, sing hallelujah and go to
church often.
But I know I only go through life
but once andI try to do some good every day.
God Bless everyone,
Vincent T. Oliver
World War II Veteran
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This article appears in Oct 26 – Nov 1, 2005.
