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    Ohhhhh here comes the rain......
    Rain, rain go away, come on around another day...... Sarge, stop paddling and pump up the volume, Miami wants to play..... I got a little change in my pocket going ching-a-ling-a-ling Wanna call you on the telephone, baby, give you a ring But each time we talk, I get the same old thing Always, "No huggee, no kissee until I get a wedding ring" My honey, my baby, don't put my love upon no shelf She said, "Don't hand me no lines and keep your hands to yourself" Ooh, baby, baby, baby, why you gonna treat me this way? You know I'm still your loverboy, I still feel the same way That's when she told me a story 'bout free milk and a cow And said, "No huggee, no kissee until I get a wedding vow" My honey, my baby, don't put my love upon no shelf She said, "Don't hand me no lines and keep your hands to yourself" You see, I wanted her real bad and I was about to give in That's when she started talking about true love, started talking about sin I said, "Honey, I'll live with you for the rest of my life" She said, "No huggee, no kissee until you make me a wife" My honey, my baby, don't put my love upon no shelf She said, "Don't hand me no lines and keep your hands to yourself"
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    Woke up this mornin'...
    Felt your side of the bed... You were gone... My heart was filled with dread! You might not be sleeping here again. Man it hasn't stopped raining since we got back to STL. Last night one of my favorite state parks got hit by a tornado. Hope the beautiful trees are OK. I got a SSDD jones to feed! Miss you guys! Who wants to party? It's almost Friday!
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    ....I'm in.... Anybody know if Al made it back to Nevada?
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    Hi Ya'll
    That's right,. Anita, Women are smarter. Guys woiuld just dump their laundry on the floor and walk over it for a few days...women got all tidied up and are planning a new get together. Yes, it was grand. Da Bus is idling away, ready willing and able to take us where ever we need to go. Whereever it is, I hope to see you all there... How about a group online get together? Geeky, where are you!
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    Hi All
    I keep repeating in my head this morning, "this time last week we were on a flight to Chicago..." and I'm sure from now until Monday I'll be repeating that a lot..."this time last week..." Wish we could turn the clock back. I really hope we can find a way to keep this momentum going - it would be so great to have another "event" to plan, whatever it may be. Don't want to lose touch with any of you. No way. Never have I felt such a deep connection to people I had never met before. It really was very special in every way. Thank you, all, again for a weekend I will never forget. The music was incredible -- the connection and the love between us all was even better. Miss you guys. Anita
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    @we ain't even started....
    We get up early and we work all day We put our time in 'cause we like to stay up All night long We keep on grinnin' till the weekend comes Just a pinch between your cheek and gum All night long, all night long Start in the morning and get the job done Take care of bus'ness and we have some fun All night long, all night long We like a long neck and a good old song Turn it up and then we sing along Sing along We're all stayin' up all night long All night long All night long All night long All night long
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    What? Over ???
    Nothing is over until we decide it is !! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q7vtWB4owdE
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    @ Kitty...will never be the same
    Time is never time at all You can never ever leave without leaving a piece of youth And our lives are forever changed We will never be the same The more you change the less you feel Believe, believe in me, believe That life can change, that you're not stuck in vain We're not the same, we're different tonight Tonight, so bright Tonight And you know you're never sure But you're sure you could be right If you held yourself up to the light And the embers never fade in your city by the lake The place where you were born Believe, believe in me, believe In the resolute urgency of now And if you believe there's not a chance tonight Tonight, so bright Tonight We'll crucify the insincere tonight We'll make things right, we'll feel it all tonight We'll find a way to offer up the night tonight The indescribable moments of your life tonight The impossible is possible tonight Believe in me as I believe in you, tonight I believe in the Grateful Dead and all the Daydreamers! The impossible IS possible
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    Back by special request, a repeat performance on KDED ....... For pirate cats n kittens everywhere.... Hear that whistle, it's ten o'clock (Don't let go, don't let go) Come on, baby, it's time to rock (Don't let go, don't let go) I'm so happy I got you here (Don't let go, don't let go) Keeps me grinning from ear to ear (Don't let go, don't let go) [Chorus:] Ooh wee, this feeling's killing me Aw shucks, well, I wouldn't Stop for a million bucks I love you so, just hold Me tight and don't let go Thunder, lightning, wind and rain (Don't let go, don't let go) Oh, love is pounding inside my brain (Don't let go, don't let go) yeah I'm so eager, I'm nearly dying (Don't let go, don't let go) Now you been keeping Your lips from mine (Don't let go, don't let go) yeah [Repeat chorus] A hound dog barking upside the hill (Don't let go, don't let go) Love is dragging him through the mill (Don't let go, don't let go) If it wasn't for having you (Don't let go, don't let go) Yeah, well, I'd be barking And scratching too (Don't let go, don't let go) Someday, baby I'll quit you yet (Don't let go, don't let go) Well, I'll be crying and soaking wet (Don't let go, don't let go) One thing, baby I'll never stand (Don't let go, don't let go) yeah If your lips kiss some other man (Don't let go, don't let go) [Repeat chorus] Hold me tight (don't let go) Yeah, hold me tight (don't let go) Just hold me tight (don't let go) Hey, hold me tight (don't let go) You better hold me tight (don't let go) Brrrrr (don't let go) hold me tight... Somebody get me a doctor!
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    Told my baby one more timeDon't make me sit all alone and cry Well it's over I know it but I can't let go I'm like a fish out of water A cat in a tree You don't even want to talk to me Well it's over I know it but I can't let go He won't take me back when I come around Says he's sorry then he puts me out I got a big chain around my neck And I'm broken down like a train wreck Well it's over I know it but I can't let go See I got a candle and it burns so bright In my window every night Well it's over I know but I can't let go You don't like to see me standing around Feel like I been shot and didn't fall down Well it's over I know it but I can't let go He won't take me back when I come around Says he's sorry then he puts me out I got a big chain around my neck And I'm broken down like a train wreck Well it's over I know it but I can't let go Turn off trouble like you turn off a light Went off and left me it just ain't right Well it's over I know it but I can't let go Round every corner something I see Bring me right back how it used to be Well it's over I know it but I can't let go He won't take me back when I come around Says he's sorry then he puts me out I got a big chain around my neck And I'm broken down like a train wreck Well it's over I know it but I can't let go He won't take me back when I come around Says he's sorry then he puts me out I got a big chain around my neck And I'm broken down like a train wreck Well it's over I know it but I can't let go It's over I know it but I can't let go It's over I know it but I can't let go It's over I know it but I can't let go... ------------------- It's over -- or is it?
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Submitted by Totem on Thu, 03/26/2015 - 06:06

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Rise and Shine Sunshine Daydreamers! Get out of bed and play some Grateful Dead. Only 99 days to show time. Patch those sails and shine those rails! p.s. the countdown includes "the" day of the first show. "The" day deserves it's own countdown! Oh yeah!
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Submitted by motoman615 on Thu, 03/26/2015 - 06:03

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Yeah I'm a local. Stick with the 3 mentioned clubs and Rosas for blues.other spots a bit too "touristy". Myself , whichever day I don't go to FTW I will hit Fitzgeralds. There talent lineup is usually outstanding.
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Submitted by _ on Thu, 03/26/2015 - 10:23

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so glad you made it.... enjoy the company, no furniture here, settle up to the fire...cold ones in the fridge, hey Poobah need another beer run?
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Submitted by geomeister on Thu, 03/26/2015 - 10:29

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....better pass the hat...I spent my money on Phish VIP seats.........for my worst enemy...
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Submitted by _ on Thu, 03/26/2015 - 11:03

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For all new comers... First the obligatory...so glad you made it...yadayadayada.... Youse guys gotta BYOB and roll yer own...We are short on cash.... And thanks for the reminder Phish are swimming back upstream after the Chicage run.... But at least the fires still goin.... Hey Foghorn! stop pissin on the fire, we are outta matches too!!! Maybe we'll have a Fire on the Mountain!
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Submitted by SoCalDeadFan on Thu, 03/26/2015 - 12:50

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lifted from facebook post. "Fare The Well" Pre/ Post Shows: 7/1 - {Milwaukee SummerFest} Leftover Salmon, Keller Williams & Infamous String Dusters $19 7/2 - moe. @ House Of Blues $45 - Dark Star Orchestra @ Vic Theatre - Terrapin Flyer @ TBA - Leftover Salmon @ Park West $35 7/3 - {Pre Party} Grass Is Dead @ Hyatt Regency Hotel - Details TBA - {Pre Party Cruise} Terrapin Flyer ft. Melvin Seals & Mark Karan - $100 - moe. @ House Of Blues $45 - Dark Star Orchestra @ Vic Theatre - Mr. Blotto @ Reggies Rock Club - Jazz Plays Dead @ Velvet Lounge/Jazz Showcase - New Riders Of The Purple Sage @ Bottom Lounge - {Grateful Ball} Old Shoe @ Congress Plaza Hotel - {After Fare} Stu Allen & Mars Hotel @ Red Moon Theater 7/4 - {Pre Party Cruise} Terrapin Flyer ft. Melvin Seals & Mark Karan - $100 - {Pre Party} Grass Is Dead @ Hyatt Regency Hotel - Details TBA - {Pre Party} Stu Allen & Mars Hotel @ Red Moon Theater - 2-4pm - {Pre Party} Pink Talking Phish @ Reggies Rock Club - 3-6pm - moe. @ House Of Blues $45 - Pink Talking Phish @ Reggies Rock Club - Runaway Gin: Tribute to Phish @ Hard Rock Cafe -New Riders Of The Purple Sage @ Bottom Lounge - {Grateful Ball} The Mantras "Talking Dead" Set @ Congress Plaza Hotel -{After Fare} Stu Allen & Mars Hotel @ Red Moon Theater 7/5 - {Pre Party} Grass Is Dead @ Hyatt Regency Hotel - Details TBA - {Pre Party} Stu Allen & Mars Hotel @ Red Moon Theater - 2-4pm -New Riders Of The Purple Sage @ Bottom Lounge - Jazz Plays Dead @ The Store Lincoln Park - {Grateful Ball} The Shwagg @ Congress Plaza Hotel - {After Fare} Stu Allen & Mars Hotel @ Red Moon Theater ART SHOW/FAN VENDING: 7/3-7/5 - Phanart Presents: All In Good Company PhanArt Show. Fan based art and lot goods will be showcased and sold here. 7/2 Grateful Glass Gathering: ft Snoddgrass and other well known glass blowers. Glass will be showcased and sold here. Zane Kesey has something planned as well... ya i know fb is evil. i'm only on fb to follow the 50th so please vent your negative vibes somewhere else.
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Submitted by _ on Thu, 03/26/2015 - 13:17

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SO GLAD YOU MADE IT.... Btw got your backstage pass your beers are comp'd per Poobah Still gotta roll yer own... Come sing around the fire and tell Foghorn to stop pissing on it..... It's not funny Fog...gonna get a chicken hawk on yer ass!!! This space is officially getting HOT! Poobah said so..... Carry on children.... As you were...
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Submitted by mkav on Thu, 03/26/2015 - 15:09

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good luck with the interviews and talk to my wife when we're all in Chicago:)
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Submitted by tfonts on Thu, 03/26/2015 - 16:02

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She's focussed.... Dead Geek closing the the deal that she won't let go down. ABC.....always be closing !! Because you can not win, if you do not play.
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Submitted by jambo on Thu, 03/26/2015 - 16:12

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Love the Vic, love DSO. tix go on sale tomorrow. its a nice warm up or main thing or hedge for those of us who are in ticket limbo still
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Submitted by tfonts on Thu, 03/26/2015 - 16:34

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But the spreadsheet is full !! NO BLANKS !!! THANK YOU SD'ers !!!! Back of the T-Shirt name doc??? That's another matter...but let's not go there now...you know who you are :-) And appreciate your attentiveness because this had defined, "labor of love!!" :-)
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Submitted by _ on Thu, 03/26/2015 - 16:36

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So glad you made it.... Scootch on up to the fire bro.... Plenty of room in the house of the Dead....
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Submitted by _ on Thu, 03/26/2015 - 16:38

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I represent that remark..... Get down and row, row,row, row!!!! Tie dye khakis bro!!!!
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Submitted by BobLoblaw on Thu, 03/26/2015 - 17:21

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I see a t-shirt with Jake on it somewhere.... I just filled out the spreadsheet. Cookie! Take it easy.
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Submitted by High-Desert Dweller on Thu, 03/26/2015 - 18:15

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Notice is hereby given that this train may be subject to stopping in a small desert town and boarding two east bound tye-dyed passengers. If you should witness this, it is your responsibilty to report it immediately to the Monkey and the Engineer. This advisory is lifted for all destinations east of Chicago.
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Submitted by ASL on Thu, 03/26/2015 - 18:44

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I know this is a bizarre question since most of us are STILL Chicago orphans...but is anyone considering a trek out to Cali at the end of June if the "official" announcement is made??? Just wondering since there is so much time, effort, positive energy, etc., put into our Chicago soiree...that's where I want to be...but I'm just thinking...might be a fun trip, too? I mean, when is going to California ever a bad thing? Totally asking too much, right?
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Submitted by mkav on Thu, 03/26/2015 - 18:47

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Sadly, not me. Can't swing the time nor $ for both.
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Submitted by seeing red on Thu, 03/26/2015 - 19:18

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Yes ASL, I'll be treking to the California shows. Though it's only a 45 minute trek for me :) Now to hope that there are any shows :)
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Submitted by ASL on Thu, 03/26/2015 - 19:35

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45 minutes - we could probably all crawl that far! I really hope it happens for you guys out There. Would so love an excuse to go back, but the Midwest beckons...
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Submitted by tfonts on Fri, 03/27/2015 - 03:55

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I had a hotel res at the Hilton in Santa Clara (literally adjacent to the parking lot of Levi's) but cancelled it yesterday. To have seen the look on my wife's face when I suggested a second Dead sojourn to compliment Chicago, well, let's just say a man knows when and when not to bark up a tree... I have a personal relationship with a Sr. Executive of a very large company HQ'ed down the street from the stadium. His company has a super-box there and we've already been in communication re the show and getting me some tickets. I think it seats 20. Absolutely zero guarantees, but if the shows are announced, I do believe I can/should be able to proxy some tix to our SD family here. They won't be comped, but guarantee won't be scalped. If anyone has a potential interest, please drop me an e-mail (not a PM here) with the subject line "Santa Clara tickets." This would classify as a "miracle" but hey now, it's still worth a shot :-)
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Submitted by esvbbv on Fri, 03/27/2015 - 04:06

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Suite tickets are awesome. Use to run Suites at MSG NYC. Remember very pricey. Around $600 per plus. Have to say the best way to see any show or event. Peace out.........
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Submitted by KristineD on Fri, 03/27/2015 - 05:35

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Has anyone mentioned these yet? http://www.divvybikes.com I haven't used them myself, yet, but I plan to. Divvy Bikes offer bike rentals with stations all over town. You buy a 24 hour pass for $7, that allows you pick up a bike at one place, ride it to where you want to go, and drop it off when you get there. For as many 30-minute trips in a day as you wish. So, for less than $25 bucks, you've got wheels for the entire weekend! From their web site: Divvy is a new bike sharing system featuring thousands of bikes at hundreds of stations from Andersonville to Hyde Park, available 24/7, 365 days a year. Each station has a touchscreen kiosk, station map, and a docking system that releases bikes using a member key or ride code. Sounds perfect for getting around town in July.
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Submitted by tfonts on Fri, 03/27/2015 - 06:04

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Thanks, KristineD - that's a great idea and post. I've seen those in NYC and d'town SF too. Cool concept. For the Touch of Gray "senior" heads like me, who's bodies have taken a pounding over years of self-neglect and extreme abuse, well, Uber to the rescue baby !!!
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Submitted by spascarella on Fri, 03/27/2015 - 06:17

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I plan on going to California if I can get tickets. I already made a hotel reservation close by and have frequent flyer miles to use to get out there. Just have to see how hard tickets are to get. Steve
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Submitted by KristineD on Fri, 03/27/2015 - 06:20

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Just the idea of pedaling up a SF hill makes my butt hurt.
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Submitted by _ on Fri, 03/27/2015 - 06:28

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So glad you made it, coffee is on have a cup...
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Submitted by _ on Fri, 03/27/2015 - 06:30

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My little red rooster been too lazy to crow for days... TGIF yo!!!
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Submitted by _ on Fri, 03/27/2015 - 06:34

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So glad you made it...Got some fresh bagels n cream cheese to go with the coffee, Poobah was gonna get some lox to go with it if interested.
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Submitted by Graceful_Dead on Fri, 03/27/2015 - 07:24

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.. when you welcome new ones to the party with your familiar "So glad you made it", do you also whisper in their ear the next line of that song?
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Submitted by kurt009 on Fri, 03/27/2015 - 08:37

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Hello all and thanks for the add! So glad I could make it! Hope to meet some of you in Chicago!Eternally Grateful!!!
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Submitted by KristineD on Fri, 03/27/2015 - 08:43

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them day's gone, kiddo! we're fully invested, nowadays. i prefer to think of it as silver.
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Submitted by High-Desert Dweller on Fri, 03/27/2015 - 09:12

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Hi All, I am looking for an oppertunity to get a room closer to Soldier Field and/or Union Station. Someone posted that they had extra reservations they made right after the shows were announced. Interested in reservations that are either closer or easily accessed by CTA bus or train. Don't mind short travel, just looking to leave the driving to someone else. I can transfer reservation to my name and plastic card. PM me if you can help. Thanks
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Submitted by KristineD on Fri, 03/27/2015 - 08:56

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In light of the recent passage of the so-called "Religious Liberty" law in Indiana -- please give some thought as to whether or not you want to spend your money there. Thanks. (ha -- maybe, instead, I should have said "In darkness of the recent passage...")
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Submitted by tfonts on Fri, 03/27/2015 - 08:56

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Welcome, Kurt!! Although I'm not the official welcomer... He'll greet you soon I'm sure :-)
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Submitted by _ on Fri, 03/27/2015 - 09:33

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Sorry T, burritos burnt, made enchiladas instead, with green chili... Damn tasty.. Got distracted there... So Kurt you are here.....So glad you made it.....!!!! Have an enchilada, got dos Equis Amber in the cooler, paid outta pocket, Poobah's runnin low on change, heard he pawned his walker today for some polygrip.....
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Submitted by _ on Fri, 03/27/2015 - 09:40

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I'm quite old fashioned... depends on the mood I'm in...and whose ear I'm whispering in... Know what I mean? In the meantime grab some grub and help yourself to a cerveza mas frio! But at the end of the day in Chicago it's gonna be Love fest for all who venture.... They call me..... rrrrrgrrrrr
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Submitted by _ on Fri, 03/27/2015 - 09:52

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Right back atcha ...two times over! Hey, just got a Doritos and double stuffed Oreos delivery, Thanks Totem.... munch em if ya got em
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Submitted by mkav on Fri, 03/27/2015 - 10:03

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I have relatives in Chicago who use these all the time weather permitting. They love them.
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Submitted by Totem on Fri, 03/27/2015 - 10:09

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Unless there is a beer holder I dunno if the prostate ache will be worth it. Are these everywhere 24 hrs or just along the waterfront?
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Submitted by tfonts on Fri, 03/27/2015 - 10:12

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Wow, I was watching this bad boy and had emailed the seller 2x but never received a reply (I wanted a lower price). Two PL'1's (the $214.50 lower bowl seats) closed and sold for $1,825. Do the math, $912.50 a pop - ouch! http://www.ebay.com/itm/251889009484?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPag… This same seller has two other similar PL-1 postings for Sat and Sun, FYI: Sat: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Grateful-Dead-July-4-Mail-Order-Fantastic-Seats… Sun: http://www.ebay.com/itm/251889018079?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPag… G'luck, peeps !!
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Submitted by Totem on Fri, 03/27/2015 - 10:12

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The Chicago Style Pizza Pie is on the way.
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Submitted by KristineD on Fri, 03/27/2015 - 10:27

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24/7 365, from what their web site says. Outlets all over town. p.s. we got a LAKEFRONT, not a waterfront. Jeez, next thing ya know, you'll be putting ketchup on yer hot dog. :-)
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Submitted by _ on Fri, 03/27/2015 - 10:19

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Hooooooooohah! In my best Pacino voice.... Glad you have our backs mofo!