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  • jodoyle
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    have a good friend, a good father and a great deadhead that has pancreatic cancer... not looking good right now... still has a great sense of humor and was looking for any good (dead?) jokes you might have... thank you!!!
  • marye
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    so glad you made it back to us!
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    We were just thinking about you a couple of weekends ago! Glad to see you back. How could you fail math??? Don't you know that's what i teach? Just ask for help! Paps
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    major bummer for you, dude! that is a true hellhole! so glad to hear you back out on the sunny side of the road,,,bright happy beams to you, canyoncritter!yugh,cook county...a good place to be from!
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    Canyon Critter, more +++++++++ vibes heading your way. peace.
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    wondered where you'd got to?? what can i say?? however can fully feel how y'must've been feeling on a day to day level.."what layer to the cake today??"like the previous comment ,"it never rains...."glad it seems to be gettin back on track for you & y'wise :) ol lady ..hope y'Ma gets sorted out as soon as possible!! thoughts n affection jimi c
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    Love you too bro...
    glad to hear you're out and about and with a "glass is half full" attitude...psssstttttt....****whispers***** "fall tour...." ;) "In a bed, in a bed, by the waterside I will lay my head. Listen to the river sing sweet songs, to rock my soul."
  • Hal R
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    When it rains, it pours. Glad you are back. Too bad about all of this. I am sure you are a stronger person after this. Adversity can make us stronger, so even the darkness can bring out the light in us. Take care my friend. If the doors of perception were cleansed, everything would appear to man as it is, infinite. William Blake
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    hey....ya do what ya gotta do....everyday is a new day. as long as you can live with yerself there's prolly nuffin' they can do to you. i too have found that as long as you are honest you can put up with almost anything.........peace, brother
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    Unreal...I just got back from county jail. I missed the whole tour, my family (you), the Boyz, almost lost my true love, and my mother went into the hospital. Could be TMI, but I don't care. Sherrif's On My Trail... May 1st, get pulled over for my license plate light being out...Had a warrant from Cook County for not paying $110 for a prior DUI 2003....they take me to jail in DuPage County (Illinois). As we are driving cop says do you know you have a warrant in California from 1996 (my drug years)? I said Yes, I've been arrested before and they never do anything about it because it's so small. Spend the night in jail, next morning I get my bail hearing...judge asks can you come up with the bail, looking at my girlfriend and mom in the courtroom, I said yes (he doesn't appoint me a lawyer). An hour later they let me have my clothes back and possessions while I'm in the "holding cell" because I was bailed out. I can see my mom/girlfriend in the window paying the bail. Waited for another 30 minutes, then the officer comes and says come with me, and takes me to where they put the orange jumpsuit on....What? You have a hold in California...I said I've been arrested here in DuPage 2 times before and they have never said they were going to extradite me for a misdemeanor. Well we can't do anything about that he says and they put me in jail. The Grass is always greener either side of the hill.... Seriously? So I'm in jail waiting for Monday so they release the hold when they figure it out...this is Monday May 3rd mind you...so the worst thing happens. My mom goes Manic (Severe Bi-Polar Manic Depression to the delusional style) and goes into the hospital (because the police 5150'd her) Sunday. I've been taking care of her for 10 years for this while my only other sibling is in California and usually I'm there to help. Busted down in New Orleans (Chicago).... So the only one who could bail me out is in the mental ward....by this time my true love hates me because I lied and didn't tell her about my warrant. Since I have no lawyer appointed I can't speak to anyone. You can't call cell phones from jail....boy I wish. Usually I can help the Doctors with my mom's medicine and state and give them info on how to get her out of there in at most a week. Well, they take her off Abilfy and totally screw up her meds....this leads to her being in the ward for 24 days....I didn't know anything except for what my Dad told me....you deserve this. Finally I have my court date, and they let me go for time served (we're talking 3 days, I spent 31 days!) So I'm in jail for a month for what I should have been in for only 3 days because I wasn't appointed a lawyer and didn't have access to my money the very little I have. Rich Man Stepped On My Poor Head.... I'm still the same man I've been when I left the rich. Of course, my father wouldn't help me out, why? because I am not a snob, giving into the arrogance of money. I won't tell you that when you have money, you can pay off the system, because you can. You can even get out of murder (OJ Simpson), but I'm still happy I didn't and haven't ever gave in to that mentality. There are good rich people, just a minute few. Most people would think that because I grew up that way I would have gave in and gotten out of jail. NO WAY. I Need A Miracle.... So imagine this, you've been dying to see the one band that makes you smile, smile, smile since January 1st, 2009....and your tickets are sitting in your drawer at home....and your in jail. I was dying while I was in there Tuesday May 4th, looking out a barred window thinking about what are they playing? At least I could have miracled someone>what a waste...I was mad at not seeing them, but at least I could have given them away. Second day, I had tickets, (and the opportunity for luxery box seats), yet again, couldn't do anything for anyone. It was killing me. $400 worth of tickets down the drain..... They Love Each Other.... Luckily I'd told my true love (Trish) where the tickets were before. She had given Tues. to her little brother....Life Changing Experience for the 21 yr. old so I'm told by more than one. The next day he talks her into going (first shows for both, except when I took Trish to Ratdog) and they couldn't believe the love. Both of them had been listening to the band for awhile but never experienced a live show with the Dead! Since I've been out, my True Love has forgiven me for not telling her the total truth about everything (not totally but she understands). Let it Grow.... Hopefully this long winded story has told you that I've screwed up alot in my life....yet I've truly been a better person for being honest and letting it out. I'm still paying for the crap in the past...so be it....I changed along time ago, but I still have to pay the terriff! Obviously this is a long story, but I had to be truthful to you all. I missed my favorite band. I love you all. ~love~ Canyon Critter _____________________________________________ Will you come with me? Once in awhile you can get shown the light in the strangest of places if you look at it right!
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Evolution, revolution, gun control, sound of soul.Shooting rockets to the moon, kids growing up too soon. Politicians say more taxes will solve everything. Eve of destruction, tax deduction, city inspectors, bill collectors, Mod clothes in demand, population out of hand, suicide, too many bills, Hippies moving to the hills. People all over the world are shouting, 'End the war.' And the band played on. Great googalooga, can't you hear me talking to you. Sayin'... ball of confusion. That's what the world is today, hey, hey. Let me hear ya, let me hear ya, let me hear ya. Sayin'... ball of confusion. That's what the world is today, hey, hey. Let me hear ya, let me hear ya, let me hear ya, let me hear ya, let me hear ya. Sayin'... ball of confusion. peace!
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ok gdaed, thats a helluva hand man. what's the next game brother. How's the trout fishing where your at, AZ right. here's some good luck vibes for your next lazy day by the brook.
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peace through musicHey Now , been out of touch for a while so here's an update.....Norman is still in intensive care, but is being weaned off the ventilator. Breathing on his own for 8 hours a day. It has been 4 weeks today, since he went in to the hospital. They deprived him of oxygen and or blood pressure for four to five minutes and he had a bilateral stroke. He wakes up and watches tv with us and can move all his limbs although not on command. Our hope is that he will go to a rehab center soon, but there are some doom and gloom professionals at the hospital that would like us to make other decisions such as ending his life. Thank you for all your positive vibes and the Love that you've sent him. The legal matter has been put off until after the new year. Wishing Peace and Love and Happiness to all.
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sounds like he has made some improvement, may love and healing be with you.
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aka Sunshine Daydream needs some good vibes. He has had a very very bad day.********************************** Don't part with your illusions. When they are gone, you will still exist, but you have ceased to live. Samuel Clemens
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Many positive vibes to you brother. If the doors of perception were cleansed, everything would appear to man as it is, infinite. William Blake
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***Sending you positive vibes***Hippie Holidaze!! Peace,Gigi Norm!!! Sending you more healing beams!!! Mary sunshine keep the faith!
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Best of vibes to you Bob. You have shared much joy with the many grate folks here and I wish you the best.
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Hope things start looking up for you real soon. Immediately if possible. Thinking nothing but the best for you. Conversation is always more interesting than recitation, so speak your mind and not someone else's.
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headed to our Bob! Let us know if we can help.
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For Sunshine Daydream Bob...a very cool brother of dead.net land.You are missed and unlimited beams and well wishes are sent your way. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ "Walk into splintered sunlight Inch your way through dead dreams to another land" Robert Hunter ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ "Ray, a drop of golden sun"
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i'm thinkin' about ya bob!! here's some healing beams fired atcha!!
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yo bob, whatever it is... love and peace, man.
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Very positive vibes for Bob , the man that helped get me started in the vineyard ... Thank you very much Bob !! Hope things start looking up for you !!
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The sky was grey with a speck of bluePeek through a hole in the clouds The sun was screaming, "Hey Bob!" all good vibes to you!! hey sunshinedaydream hoping better days for you! and as long as we're send across the waters, wishing TigerLily the best on her new endeavour! also for norman and marysunshine...doctors don't know!! and hugs4U2G's hope all is well! peace2all
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much appreciated hugs bob - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Spanish Jam
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peace through music Just wanted to jot a quick note on my way out the door to the hospital to see Norm. When your sinking in the mire of doubt and or depression just knowing that there are souls out there who take the time to care and write a few words of encouragement can be inspiring. It gives you the strength to carry on. Thank you all for this unconditional Love. And thank the stars for Marye and all the work you do connecting us all. Holiday blessings to all. To Sunshine Daydream Bob; Not sure what's wrong but sending Good Love vibes to you!
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Hey Bob,sometimes the night looks very dark,but the SUN comes up every morning and I wish you that its beams will cover you with all the good Vibes you need to go on..!!
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Can anybody help GratefulMom out? She has DSO tix for tonight, and got stood up twice, and is in a bad way. is sort notice but very very important no idea what to do from here ********************************** Don't part with your illusions. When they are gone, you will still exist, but you have ceased to live. Samuel Clemens
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when yer so down that ya can't talk to other people for fear you'll bum them out but ya need ta talk to someone so bad it makes yer chest hurt? when ya don't wanna eat, smoke, drink, sleep, stay awake, sit, stand, lie down but yer hungry thirsty tired and alone.........music doesn't help, nor does quiet, so scared ya wanna puke and can't. suicide is too much work and leaves a mess for someone else to clean up and bums THEM out, and ya know THAT ain't right, and ya know it's just selfish to think about yerself but ya know nobody else will.........and even if they do there's nothing they can do for you.................
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come in the chatroom-talk to me. is all I can say to do gotta walk the kids to a friend's and then will come back and wait 4 u! ********************************** Don't part with your illusions. When they are gone, you will still exist, but you have ceased to live. Samuel Clemens
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hold on, my good (john)man- the sun will rise again-- we are reaching out to you because of your value in this world i hope you made contact with tigerlilly or someone else who could help ease your pain and isolation i'm sending you good vibes & good wishes & i'll keep you in my prayers- tomorrow is a new year (thank goodness!). thinking of you-- xo c caroline
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Do what you are doing, my friend. Talk when you can, it can help to endure the pain. That pain is the unwelcome balance the joy that we are blessed to experience. Recognize the great gift of your skeptical humor and wit that you share regularly with us. And know that there are times that your contribution offers us all here a 'cookie' that is a unique 'johnmanism'. I can hear the angst in your post but note the warm empathy for others as well. Again that contrast is striking. And welcome. Move on as you can, brother, and stop and rest when needed. Depression often takes herculean efforts to endure. It is exhasting. Honor your feelings, but care to not linger on those thoughts that are destructive to you and tax your sense of yourself. Persevere and remind yourself of your path and how far you have come. Be gentle with yourself. "Shall we go?...you and I, while we can?" Take care, Tim The Truth is realized in an instant, the act is practiced step by step.
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We are with you. Take care of yourself. Find joy in your life with your son, remember how important you are to each other. I wish you much peace to your spirit. I really just want to ditto what Oroboros said above. Hal If the doors of perception were cleansed, everything would appear to man as it is, infinite. William Blake
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Folks above put it better than I could, bless 'em, but many good vibes and hopes for better times in the new year to you. We will get by!
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That was again a FINE piece of writing.********************************** Don't part with your illusions. When they are gone, you will still exist, but you have ceased to live. Samuel Clemens
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I could`nt have put together any of that , not that well anyway .. Am beamimg you warm positive vibes Johnman !! Hope you get to feeling better .. we`r here for you brother ..
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Feel Good Vibes Headed your way!! I'll be thinking about you Bro :) Enjoy the Cookie one bite at a time & Fuck those flyin Monkeys ~ PEACE
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...iknowurider has a way with words, also ;^). Hope the new morning of a new year finds you in a better place johnman, or at least in a better position to deal with things. My Latin-speaking dog suggests "Illegitimum non carborundum" (a Latin professor would prefer "Noli sinere te ab improbis opprimi") but whichever fits best: Don't let the bastards wear you down, whoever/whatever the bastards may be. Cheers, stop by for a cookie when you're in town, Mark ********************************************* I have a sigfile! --> www.kindveggieburritos.com *********************************************
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Sending some peace into your thoughts to go along with the out pouring of love from some of the best people around. This will be a better year, the start of a new era, where hope overcomes despair, and love overcomes hate. The spirit and love you have put forth in these pages has overcome much despair and brightened many hearts. Now pull some of that love deep within you and shine it on yourself johnman, feel your love for yourself, we all feel it for you. Oh, and do what iknowyourider, the princess of technicolor posts, said - enjoy that cookie,I think we all enjoy them a little more thinking of you. peace and hope brother,pk
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Peace bro, and hang in there. Nothing left to do but...
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I would have loved to have helped you out, but I'm far far away.
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And healing to you Sister. You know who you are, after our private chat today. Remember what I said bout the next time. I meant it. Be strong, be well, and more importantly, be FREE! love you. ********************************** Don't part with your illusions. When they are gone, you will still exist, but you have ceased to live. Samuel Clemens
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is having quadruple bypass surgery today, just found out, he had a heart cath this am and they are going in right away My mom is with him and no relative near (they do have some close friends with them). They are half the country away from me right now in Texas where they go for the winter. One of my brothers is flying in tonight to be with them. I will be heading down in the next couple of weeks to help with the recovery and healing but it is very hard to be so far away right now. If the doors of perception were cleansed, everything would appear to man as it is, infinite. William Blake
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Healthy Heart vibes for your father, and strength for you. With a heart as big as yours, your love and caring will pull him through. All the strength I can send you. Please try to let us know how it's going from time to time. Remember you are SUPERHAL-not just for smashing bigots-but for being a good man.********************************** Don't part with your illusions. When they are gone, you will still exist, but you have ceased to live. Samuel Clemens
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for Hal and Hal's dad. Strength and a speedy recovery. Conversation is always more interesting than recitation, so speak your mind and not someone else's.
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straight to you and your father Hal. although you are a distance away...we know that your spirit is close. wishing you and all a safe journey through to a speedy recovery. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ "Walk into splintered sunlight Inch your way through dead dreams to another land" Robert Hunter ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ "Ray, a drop of golden sun"
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and positive vibes going out to Hal and his Dad and his whole family.Keep the faith! Peace,Gigi
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thinking all things good for your dad, Hal! and good luck on your journey.
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who has a great son. Hal,Tigerlily said it well. You have a heart of gold, and that most assuredly came from having a father with the same. Your spirit is with him for sure and you will be there soon. We will be thinking of him and sending positive thoughts to you both. All our love and support Hal, take care,pk
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To your father Hal, and to your Mother and You as well. Peace and prayers!!!
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for all the good vibes. You are the best. What a grate community. A virtual hug to each one of you. He is out of surgery now and doing well. If the doors of perception were cleansed, everything would appear to man as it is, infinite. William Blake
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just got the news and am glad he is doing well.....now i get to send YOU positive vibes...god knows you deserve them....here's wishing your pops a speedy recovery....i'll pray for him!!
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thanx everyone for all the kind thoughts, words and positive vibes i have been receiving....it has helped alot!!! much-o's garcias to all of you!!!
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to shine down upon your father and to add strength to your mother as they heal together. My hope is for a strong recovery and gentle times ahead for both of them! Take care, my friend, the distance doesn't dilute the devotion. The Truth is realized in an instant, the act is practiced step by step.
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Hal, my pop went through the same procedure 2 years ago and all went well. I am sure the same'll be true for your dad and you too - a prayer for you bro'! Cherish every moment... Unclejon "when life looks like easy street, there is danger at your door"
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I just seen this , my father in-law just had a 6 by-pass heart surgery a few months ago , he is still recovering but he smoke ciggs too , so .. but he is doing well despite the smokes , am sure your father will be fine . We are wishing your father positive healing beams !! and also positive strong beams of strength to your mother and the entire Hal R familly !! Take care brother Hal ... and while i`m here , Johnman , this is what we are here for ,, each other !! positive vibes to all in need !! Peace & sunshine ... Stu ...