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    What's Inside:
    •144-page paperback book with essays by Nicholas G. Meriwether and Blair Jackson
    •A portfolio with three art prints by Jessica Dessner
    • Replica ticket stubs and backstage passes for all eight shows
    •8 complete shows on 23 discs
          •3/14/90 Capital Centre, Landover, MD
          •3/18/90 Civic Center, Hartford, CT
          •3/21/90 Copps Coliseum, Hamilton, Ontario
          •3/25/90 Knickerbocker Arena, Albany, NY
          •3/28/90 Nassau Coliseum, Uniondale, NY
          •3/29/90 Nassau Coliseum, Uniondale, NY (featuring Branford Marsalis)
          •4/1/90 The Omni, Atlanta, GA
          •4/3/90 The Omni, Atlanta, GA
    Recorded by long-time Grateful Dead audio engineer John Cutler
    Mixed from the master 24-track analog tapes by Jeffrey Norman at Bob Weir's TRI Studios
    Mastered to HDCD specs by David Glasser
    Original Art by Jessica Dessner
    Individually Numbered, Limited Edition of 9,000

    Announcing Spring 1990 (The Other One)

    "If every concert tells a tale, then every tour writes an epic. Spring 1990 felt that way: an epic with more than its share of genius and drama, brilliance and tension. And that is why the rest of the music of that tour deserves this release, why the rest of those stories need to be heard." - Nicholas G. Meriwether

    Some consider Spring 1990 the last great Grateful Dead tour. That it may be. In spite of outside difficulties and downsides, nothing could deter the Grateful Dead from crafting lightness from darkness. They were overwhelmingly triumphant in doing what they came to do, what they did best — forging powerful explorations in music. Yes, it was the music that would propel their legacy further, young fans joining the ranks with veteran Dead Heads, Jerry wondering "where do they keep coming from?" — a sentiment that still rings true today, a sentiment that offers up another opportunity for an exceptional release from a tour that serves as transcendental chapter in the Grateful Dead masterpiece.

    With Spring 1990 (The Other One), you'll have the chance to explore another eight complete shows from this chapter, the band elevating their game to deliver inspired performances of concert staples (“Tennessee Jed” and “Sugar Magnolia”), exceptional covers (Dylan’s “When I Paint My Masterpiece” and the band’s last performance of the Beatles’ “Revolution”) and rare gems (the first “Loose Lucy” in 16 years) as well as many songs from Built To Last, which had been released the previous fall and would become the Dead’s final studio album. Also among the eight is one of the most sought-after shows in the Dead canon: the March, 29, 1990 show at Nassau Coliseum, where Grammy®-winning saxophonist Branford Marsalis sat in with the group. The entire second set is one continuous highlight, especially the breathtaking version of “Dark Star.”

    For those of you who are keeping track, this release also marks a significant milestone as now, across the two Spring 1990 boxed sets, Dozin At The Knick, and Terrapin Limited, the entire spring tour of 1990 has been officially released, making it only the second Grateful Dead tour, after Europe 1972, to have that honor.

    Now shipping, you'll want to order your copy soon as these beautiful boxes are going, going, gone...

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  • wilfredtjones
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    If I can have the new Jerry. It's so close I can taste it. C'mon let's do it. I want to open my mailbox and take the '78 Jerry from the packaging and put it in. If no one wants to trade, fine.
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    Reijo, you've got me thinking about the Franken and Davis skits about Jerry's kids, nicely done. I'm also picturing Al saying, "Just make out that check to me, Al Franken." Actually, you seem to have come up with the best plan yet to help a brother out. None of us knows how much money anyone else on these boards has. Some people who don't have much may have just planned ahead and scrimped and saved. I love the idea of helping someone who is truly in need and then burning a disc or two for someone who can't afford the box. That's a bandwagon I could jump on. PalmerEldritch, I totally get your point. It doesn't even seem all that cynical to me, although maybe I'm equally as cynical as you. Is this guy really the most in need out there, or just the loudest? Antonjo, for example, posted a few pages back that he's not sure he can spend the money for this release. He's mentioned many times that he'd like to see more Brent era releases but he's always done it in a positive way without putting down other eras or calling people names--but no one's starting up a fund for him (not that he asking for it, of course, and neither is Spacebrother for that matter). Having said all that, I do think it's great that so many are willing to help out a fellow head. But I think Reijo's plan is the best way to go.
  • wilfredtjones
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    A festival gig and a make-up gig. Each of the following web links have some background. http://www.dead.net/show/may-7-1972 http://www.dead.net/show/may-13-1972
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    I sure hope the 73 box is not going out of print; it's just too good to not be available anymore. Bobaloo, did you say you ordered this recently? I'd be interested to hear your thoughts. I'm still looking for suggestions on which two Europe 72 shows to buy. WharfratTX, you're right about the close your eyes and pick one thing...it's all really good. But the suggestions have been great so far, and very entertaining. It's a tough choice to make knowing that a purchase from this tour next year is unlikely for me with all the possible official releases coming. Rednow, you mention some really hot shows from the Midwest and an Alpine 89 DVD box would be great. I'd like to add that I really don't think there's very many "80s haters" on these boards, maybe a few. But just because some of us prefer the earlier stuff doesn't mean we don't like the 80s stuff too. Not trying to put you down for your comment, it's just that a few people seem to be using that term lately and it doesn't seem to be an accurate one. And yeah, I had a mullet at various times, but like you, I find myself follically challenged these days.
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    Hey I am also one of Jerry's kids. I would love to have gotten the Europe 72 box through the kindness of strangers, but since I could not afford it I had to simply miss out. I think it's admirable that people are willing to help someone out. Even if we are helping a guy out that calls a bunch of people on these threads "dicks". But perhaps we really should rethink our priorities. Let's pool together the $300 or so already raised, & I will gladly add a 20 to it and donate it to a real cause like a food bank or whatnot. Then I will gladly burn 1 of the shows on 3 discs for spacebro. I will also mail it out at my expense. Another 7 guys can each burn a show for him and then we have helped out a real charity and helped out a true diehard late era GD fan. Everybody wins
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    ...I averaged a high C low B in business back in the day, but Luke's presentation is a valid one. I'm still on the fence on this purchase. Spacebrother didn't ask for this...it sorta came out of nowhere. (Kinda like a sweet China Doll), but still, it materialized. Kind Heads are still around. I can't really afford it either. Food prices are outrageous as it is. As were beers in the lot back then. Sierra Nevada's anyone? But it's tantalizing. (sigh). Logistics say it's possible, but for someone to tackle this project, they will most likely want to be paid. And therein lies another hurdle. Bands of Brothers (and Sisters) must unite for this to happen, and God willing, it may just bubble to the surface...nice post...
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    Thanks 44Moose. By gong through the 4 albums you listed, I was able to put together the complete set list for the one show that was missing. It fit perfectly onto 2 cds. Now I will have the complete tour come Sept. I could not afford the complete E72 box, but at least I will now have the second longest tour that has been released in its entirety.Rock on
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    To a great DEADHEAD! Have a great WEEKEND!
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    I have a proposition for all of us. But first. --to Palmer: I sympathize. Gifts of this sort are always implicated in economies of gift-exchange that might have implications and presuppositions that we are generally unaware of and that we might not support. Gift--in German and Greek--also means poison. No gift without poisoning. However, I think that attempting an economic relationship different than the individualist capitalistic one we generally live in... well, I think that it's worth it. I would also argue that the gesture doesn't seem to fit easily into structures of charity that can end up marginalizing the poor and being an excuse for less sweeping governmental reform and redistribution. Now the proposal. Maybe we could try to centralize and regularize this sort of operation. Perhaps Rhino would even be interested if we could show it works (which it might not). This is what I'm thinking--but I'm open to many suggestions as I'm making this up off the top of my head--... Someone who has been around dead.net a while and who we trust can pool donations from people who are able to give donations once a set over 100 dollars is released. Then people who have been around and who we trust and who don't have the means can have all the gathered money redistributed. If the money is two little for some to be able to afford, we can ask some of the donees if they can take a little less for the people at the bottom economically. For something like this to work, I imagine a few of us would want to form a regular (but not necessarily exclusive) group. That way we could gather more trust and knowledge about each other. Thoughts???
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    All the free box charity reminds me of the phony we are the world campaign…. donate some money to make you feel better for having more food than others, or lashing out at someone who always has different opinions, and can't afford a box set... In the spirit can we get a Dave's pick '85? I think thats when we are the world dropped- not sure though… oh well- just another sarcastic gen x deadhead here...
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What's Inside:
•144-page paperback book with essays by Nicholas G. Meriwether and Blair Jackson
•A portfolio with three art prints by Jessica Dessner
• Replica ticket stubs and backstage passes for all eight shows
•8 complete shows on 23 discs
      •3/14/90 Capital Centre, Landover, MD
      •3/18/90 Civic Center, Hartford, CT
      •3/21/90 Copps Coliseum, Hamilton, Ontario
      •3/25/90 Knickerbocker Arena, Albany, NY
      •3/28/90 Nassau Coliseum, Uniondale, NY
      •3/29/90 Nassau Coliseum, Uniondale, NY (featuring Branford Marsalis)
      •4/1/90 The Omni, Atlanta, GA
      •4/3/90 The Omni, Atlanta, GA
Recorded by long-time Grateful Dead audio engineer John Cutler
Mixed from the master 24-track analog tapes by Jeffrey Norman at Bob Weir's TRI Studios
Mastered to HDCD specs by David Glasser
Original Art by Jessica Dessner
Individually Numbered, Limited Edition of 9,000

Announcing Spring 1990 (The Other One)

"If every concert tells a tale, then every tour writes an epic. Spring 1990 felt that way: an epic with more than its share of genius and drama, brilliance and tension. And that is why the rest of the music of that tour deserves this release, why the rest of those stories need to be heard." - Nicholas G. Meriwether

Some consider Spring 1990 the last great Grateful Dead tour. That it may be. In spite of outside difficulties and downsides, nothing could deter the Grateful Dead from crafting lightness from darkness. They were overwhelmingly triumphant in doing what they came to do, what they did best — forging powerful explorations in music. Yes, it was the music that would propel their legacy further, young fans joining the ranks with veteran Dead Heads, Jerry wondering "where do they keep coming from?" — a sentiment that still rings true today, a sentiment that offers up another opportunity for an exceptional release from a tour that serves as transcendental chapter in the Grateful Dead masterpiece.

With Spring 1990 (The Other One), you'll have the chance to explore another eight complete shows from this chapter, the band elevating their game to deliver inspired performances of concert staples (“Tennessee Jed” and “Sugar Magnolia”), exceptional covers (Dylan’s “When I Paint My Masterpiece” and the band’s last performance of the Beatles’ “Revolution”) and rare gems (the first “Loose Lucy” in 16 years) as well as many songs from Built To Last, which had been released the previous fall and would become the Dead’s final studio album. Also among the eight is one of the most sought-after shows in the Dead canon: the March, 29, 1990 show at Nassau Coliseum, where Grammy®-winning saxophonist Branford Marsalis sat in with the group. The entire second set is one continuous highlight, especially the breathtaking version of “Dark Star.”

For those of you who are keeping track, this release also marks a significant milestone as now, across the two Spring 1990 boxed sets, Dozin At The Knick, and Terrapin Limited, the entire spring tour of 1990 has been officially released, making it only the second Grateful Dead tour, after Europe 1972, to have that honor.

Now shipping, you'll want to order your copy soon as these beautiful boxes are going, going, gone...

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Got my order in.awesome.
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I hope it sounds better than the first box. If I take the plunge send me copy #1990 or #9000 , I always wondered who gets those ?
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This is going to be nice. The music will play. I'm happy with this release, I'm sure it will sound awesome. I am surprised that another 1990 was released so soon. Deadheads were talking about the 80's so much that I believed it would be 80's. I'm sure some heads will be disappointed. i'm always glad just to get anything. 24 year old shows will entertaining for sure. I passed on the print, it's nice but just not for me. I bet it sales out in a few weeks at the most, 9000 copies is not really that many. Looking for hints on DP11. Peace
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I like the Brandford show.....but I have a copy. As a 70's fan, will I listen to the rest enough to warrant buying this? Need some honest advice from the 80's and 90's guys (or the 70's guys) to help me make up my mind. I'm asking VERY sincerely and NOT trying to start up an ugly war of words! Just want HONEST feedback please. Peace.
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Recorded by long-time Grateful Dead audio engineer John CutlerMixed from the master 24-track analog tapes by Jeffrey Norman at Bob Weir's TRI Studios Mastered to HDCD specs by David Glasser
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If you have the first box, I would say that's all you need. With the exception of 3/29/90, the better shows are on there. If you missed the first one, you might want to look into getting this one. The shows are well-played, but lack the power of the 6 from the first box.
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.....nice to see you. Nice release BTW....Hopefully Spacebro will be pleased, but probably not...
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$240 for 3-29-90 and the other shows that aren't as good as the first box? C'mon now...
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Before I met a wonderful woman and got married and had a wonderful child I could have afforded this! I had to pass on the first Spring90 box and have to pass on this one too. The only show I knew I loved on the first box was 3/22, but this has two I love: 3/25 and (of course) 3/29! Sob...I desperately hope that in a year or so GDM will issue the Spring90 shows individually like they did with the E72 shows. I will jump on about half of them! Ooooh I want this!
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I'm in the same place. Got & love the BM show & really like the 80's & 90's too. This is kinda steep for me at the moment but will see if I can dig up the cash. Always dug Myland & the Drums & Space from this era so most likely........Good luck & good rocking! Ken
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a whopping € 41, sigh... I guess a completist's gotta do what a completist's gotta do, even if it means skipping eating out for a month. Anyway, apart from the 3/29 Marsalis set there is enough to savour. It may not be the years Spacebrother wants released, but at least the later years are not ignored. @Thursday's child: I'm basically a pre-hiatus fan, but especially if you missed out on 1990/the first one, you'll need this. Great playing, Brent & Jerry in top shape, some nice rearrangements (Death don't have no mercy, Loose Lucy) and, as far as I'm concerned, nice warm sound. It works whether you play it loudly or just as background music. Now for some October/November 72 or some 67 or some 70?
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....price is right. I'm probably on board. I too enjoy the Drumz/Space from this era....
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Just purchase the 3/29 show by itself. Save the remainder of your money or pick up a few road trip shows from the 70s. Easy decision.
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looks like the branford show will be a sep. release (check rollingstone, amazon pre-orders, etc.)
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My sincere appreciation to TPTB for releasing the Branford show on it's own. The box looks fantastic but with a wife and two busy teenagers I just can't afford the big bucks on a 1990 release. I would LOVE to buy a couple of these shows a la carte, much the way the Europe '72 shows have been offered.Personally, I'd like to see more boxes in the $100 range but that's not meant to be a complaint, just input. There's a ton of great music in this box and cheers to those of you placing your orders; I'm getting a bit of a vicarious thrill knowing how much you will all enjoy it!
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....but at $30 a show its quite pricy. i guess we're getting a keith show for dave's picks 11. : (
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I think on this one the quality of the recordings made this the reason for the box. I would much rather see a lot of other spring tours (such as 76) but the recording quality and vault availability are probably challenges. If you love this era, then congratulations and enjoy! I got the first box (no regrets) but I'd be lying if I said it gets a lot of rotation on my IPOD.
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We were making DATs and Minidisc not T6 on this tour. Of course I will order and continue to wonder why Barton Hall is held Ransom when things go out at about $270,000 for the remaster and boxing per show. Anyways back to work on West High 6/21.
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Could not agree with you more, well put... also two teenagers, one going into his sophomore year at college... $100.00 would be more manageable... but, nice box nonetheless "Thank You My sincere appreciation to TPTB for releasing the Branford show on it's own. The box looks fantastic but with a wife and two busy teenagers I just can't afford the big bucks on a 1990 release. I would LOVE to buy a couple of these shows a la carte, much the way the Europe '72 shows have been offered. Personally, I'd like to see more boxes in the $100 range but that's not meant to be a complaint, just input."
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Will these be released on digital or CD only? A lot of us don't use CDs.
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"My sincere appreciation to TPTB for releasing the Branford show on it's own. The box looks fantastic but ... I just can't afford the big bucks... I would LOVE to buy a couple of these shows a la carte, much the way the Europe '72 shows have been offered.Personally, I'd like to see more boxes in the $100 range but that's not meant to be a complaint, just input." Thank you RDevil, that comment was just exactly perfect!
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Shipping to the Netherlands is $41.99 (not €41.99). This works out to €30.88 at the current exchange rate. The $239.98 for the box itself is €176.51. Box + shipping together is €207.39.
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Wow, $239.98, ok roughly $10 a disc, not bad, $14.95 for shipping? Really? $22.94 for sales tax? $277.87, man. How to come up with the fund to pay the credit card bill now, how much is blood going for these days? Can't wait, love this tour, these are all solid shows with lots of highlights. And Branford, ooh yeah!
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I have the first two years of Dave's Picks sealed with the bonus discs for anyone who might want to exchange a copy of this for those. PM me if interested.
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Just when I had convinced myself I didn't need anymore GD box sets I go and press buy!! Hefty postage tho' at $41.99!!! Ouch!!
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Click on the RollingStone link and read the article.
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I'd love to see them go back to more reasonably priced box sets. Not that I don't love these massive sets, but even a music only edition without all the boxes and trinkets (never look at 'em twice!) for us poorer folk would be nice.
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now for all the people who complain about the Dave's Picks all being from the 70's..."settle down easy" (~);}
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Mixed from the 24-track tapes to full Normanized Glory. Thank You. Thank You.
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Don't forget that the customs will also take their cut before it gets to you. Ouch again!!
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....Where the hell have you been? Thought you were Dead. (Head)....
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@Simonrob: I stand corrected. It did not deter me from ordering it anyway. But at € 26/show plus book (plus the box & ticket stubs that I do not really need), it works out OK I guess.
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Coworker of mine is ordering the box, shipping price jumped $10 for each delivery option. Weird!
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Already thought of that probably another £34 ($58) OUCH again but what's a guy gonna do. Once you start collecting/listening to these things when do you stop.What if the best show/song I've aver heard is out there and I just haven't actually heard it yet!!!
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Confirm order Check. My wife's gonna kill me oh well got till September to cool her down.
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Saved me a lot of money. I push "buy" on almost everything here but not 250$ for more 90's shows. Dodged a bullet.
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Blood isn't bringing much these days... you might want to consider selling an organ or two....!
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I love all Dead eras, with my favorite probably being the pre-hiatus time along with '77.But I could not pull the trigger on this fast enough! I loved the first '90 box and I am sure I will love this one also. To me, this is the last great tour and I cannot have too much of that. Order soon as it will disappear quickly I suspect. Rock on
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Just what we need: another over-packaged behemoth. Seriously kids, just give us the music at a lower price and we'd still be happy. Does anybody really spend time fondling their "replica ticket stubs and backstage passes" while listening to 'Loser' from 3/24/90? (And I don't want to know if you do ...). I picked up the first one and truth be told, ditched the actual box once the discs found their new home on my shelf. As for the ephemera, it's out there . . . somewhere.
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My first thought was, "oh, shit. My wife will kill me, but I have to get 3/29." Then I saw that it's available by itself. Thanks to TPTB for having the vision to put that out by itself.
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this is great!
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While Spring 1990 is great GD, I think that the GD legacy would be better served by a box set from an altogether different time period. Having said that, I'll still enjoy it. How long did it take the first Spring 90 box to sell out in? $$$ are tight at the moment.
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According to the Rolling Stone article, an HD Download option will be available the same time as the official release date. Thanks for the tip Bolo.
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Check you PM and email me back at my address.(Sorry about the incorrect post earlier) I need to slow down! Too excited right now!
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