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  • liketohike
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    Wow that's pretty cool. I didn't get picked even for a case today and was dismissed early at 2pm. I get $24 for two days. Back to the mines tomorrow. Have a lovely evening all!
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    So, ok. how weird is it, that I spent the day at the Cook County Court House at 26th & California (lovely neighborhood, if you like jails.) How did I spend my day? In the JURY ROOM. In the morning, I got to color (my newest kick.) In the afternoon, got to sit in the panel and get asked questions by a smart old judge, who loves his job. Fortunately, he didn't pick me, and I they sent me home at the end of the day with a $25 check. Made any more, and I might move away! I tell ya -- I don't know how people that work in the city do that commute on a daily basis.
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    pink champagne on ice...
    You can check out any time you like,but you can never leave... We'll see, eh?
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    RIP, John Jeremiah. There's a road I'd like to tell you about, lives in my home town Lake Shore Drive the road is called and it'll take you up or down From rags on up to riches fifteen minutes you can fly Pretty blue lights along the way, help you right on by And the blue lights shining with a heavenly grace, help you right on by And there ain't no road just like it Anywhere I found Running south on Lake Shore Drive heading into town Just slippin' on by on LSD, Friday night trouble bound And it starts up north from Hollywood, water on the driving side Concrete mountains rearing up, throwing shadows just about five Sometimes you can smell the green if your mind is feeling fine There ain't no finer place to be, than running Lake Shore Drive And there's no peace of mind, or place you see, than riding on Lake Shore Drive And there ain't no road just like it Anywhere I found Running south on Lake Shore drive heading into town Just slicking on by on LSD, Friday night trouble bound And it's Friday night and you're looking clean To early to start the rounds A ten minute ride from the Gold Coast back make sure you're pleasure bound And it's four o'clock in the morning and all of the people have gone away Just you and your mind and Lake Shore Drive, tomorrow is another day And the sunshine's fine in the morning time, tomorrow is another day And there ain't no road just like it Anywhere I found Running south on Lake Shore drive heading into town Just snaking on by on LSD, Friday night trouble bound
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    So I assume you don't mean the Good Rats homage to the chick with the painted ass?;-)
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    No i'taint..... Jerry n Merl n Kahn n Tutt ....that's the ticket..... You got a lotta nerve To say you are my friend When I was down You just stood there grinning You got a lotta nerve To say you got a helping hand to lend You just want to be on The side that’s winning You say I let you down You know it’s not like that If you’re so hurt Why then don’t you show it You say you lost your faith But that’s not where it’s at You had no faith to lose And you know it I know the reason That you talk behind my back I used to be among the crowd You’re in with Do you take me for such a fool To think I’d make contact With the one who tries to hide What he don’t know to begin with You see me on the street You always act surprised You say, “How are you?” “Good luck” But you don’t mean it When you know as well as me You’d rather see me paralyzed Why don’t you just come out once And scream it No, I do not feel that good When I see the heartbreaks you embrace If I was a master thief Perhaps I’d rob them And now I know you’re dissatisfied With your position and your place Don’t you understand It’s not my problem I wish that for just one time You could stand inside my shoes And just for that one moment I could be you Yes, I wish that for just one time You could stand inside my shoes You’d know what a drag it is To see you 3 plus weeks outside of Chicago and still Jerry jonesin'
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    That's ok too but not my soul-soother.
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    love that tune. soothes my soul mightily. JGs strong but delicate perfectly paced lead does it for me every time.
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    I met a lot of women everywhereI met a lot of women, I don't care But there's one girl sticking to my mind The girl with the yellow flower painted on her behind Thought that she was just another girl Livin' in this or-din-ary world When I asked to see some kind of a sign She bent down and showed me the flower on her behind Yellow flower, I love-a you Yellow flower, you're the sweet flower anywhere around Now I know that someday there'll be three Someday soon she'll come away with me I guess I knew all along she'd be mine The girl with the yellow flower, painted on her behind You know I love her truly (I love her truly) The girl with the yellow flower, painted on her behind I'm just crazy about her coolie The girl with the yellow flower, painted on her behind Right on! (chatter and clapping - fades to end)
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    I saw her sitting in the rain Raindrops falling on her She didn't seem to care She sat there and smiled at me And I knew (I knew, I knew, I knew, I knew) She could make me happy (happy, happy)  Flowers in her hair, flowers everywhere I love the flower girl Oh, I don't know just why She simply caught my eye I love the flower girl she seemed so sweet and kind. She crept into my mind. I knew I had to say hello (hello, hello) She smiled up at me She took my hand and we walked through the park alone But I knew (I knew, I knew, I knew, I knew) She had made me happy (happy, happy) Flowers in her hair, flowers everywhere I love the flower girl Oh, I don?t know just why She simply caught my eye I love the flower girl she seemed so sweet and kind She crept into my mind Suddenly the sun broke through (see the sun). I turned around she was gone (where did she go). And all I had left was one little flower from her hair. But I knew (I knew, I knew, I knew, I knew)  She had made me happy (happy, happy). Flowers in her hair, flowers everywhere I love the flower girl Was she reality or just a dream to me? I love the flower girl Our love shall lead the way To find a sunny day I love the flower girl Was she reality or just a dream to me?
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LOL. I used to live on Lake Erie. You should see the little ponds they call lakes down here. I'm always like, that is not a lake, that's a retention pond! Hotdogs ain't nothin' but beef, lips, and assholes no matter what kind of fancy Chicago toppings you put on it! I do like catsup on my turkey dogs though. :P
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Hey bro welcome....thanks! So glad I made it!,,, Knew I forgot something..... Always put others needs before mine..... God I love this space...and this space is getting HOT!
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I take it those were out of my price range I gave you guys...looks like some of us ticketless are filing in. Glad you guys got something. I will keep playing the waiting game and see what happens. So far not too worried anymore, if it happens, it happens, if not; meh, how does the line go? I will survive...who said this would be Touch of Grey x 10? (so true)
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In my best Jerry Lewis voice... So glad you made it, Totem brought the Chicago Deep Dish pizza, Still got some brew and T is coming back with some Tanguerey n wine.
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Um seeing as I am from north of the border, I can't bring - ahem - anything special to the party, however I CAN bring some honest to goodness Canadian snow...still lots of it around and at this rate (and knowing where I live) still should be come July! (kidding - it will all be gone by at the latest late June)
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It's snowing balls here and its Spring!
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you kids in upstate NY have it sometimes worse than us - granted it is way colder where I am, but that is a function of the fact I live near the g'd arctic circle...f-you Saskatchewan (how do you spell or say that again?!?). Nothing sends a chill through the spine of someone living near the great lakes like the term 'lake effect snow' read - utter hell and massive accumulations. I grew up near D-town and typically got around 10 to 15 ft of accumulation every winter...just mother nature took mercy on us and got rid of it by say early May...Where I am now, she just flips the bird at us and says "suck it up buttercup"
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I do not miss the stiff wind and ball-shrinking wind chill blowing onshore from Lake Erie. Eh, rrrrrgrrrr? The only buttercups ever sucked up was my ball sack into my body cavity. I say Eh? because I could see Canada most days from some point. The only difference between Buffalonians and Canadians is, well there is none except the accent. Eh? But, Labatts Blue is not considered an import there like it is here. I love your beer Canada! At least I don't have to deal with all those Canadian quarters in my pocket anymore. Does this have anything to do with SSD planning? By Friday, my mind just turns to mush. Sorry for the rambling. I think my frantic Friday ramblings scared clowns off the other forum. p.s. sorry ladies, I'm, pretty sure you didn't need to hear all that ball talk.
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'nuff said, eh?
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Well said my man...When me n da wife moved here, I told my mother in law in NYC sez it's cold. I sez So what it's cold? so we'll wear a coat! We got coats here brah... Hey pass me a Labatt Blue ...ehhhh?
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EWWWWWW! Do love the green bottles south of the border though...I grew up in the home of Labatt's and only drank it for fear of any friends of mine who worked at the plant seeing me drinking something else...they got PISSED. Anyhoo, we do have coats, but this whole 8 months of winter thing has to end...drives one a bit batty to be honest. Now back to our regular programming - I have lots of ice for our beer and maybe some for margarita mix! AND WE DON'T ALL SAY EH! (actually I do - seemingly only when I travel and people are looking for it, it seems to creep out...weird)
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Welcome Kurt E Komo Mai
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step off bro.... I'm the greeter here... Ahh, it's ok....I need a break bro...as you were... Did you get your cerveza?
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I really want to be on that cruise. Please keep an ear out for any tickets you see. thanks.
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Walking across the sitting room, I turn the television off... Sirloin medium rare with garlic mashed and asparagus .... Tofu n salad for the veterinarians...you don't eat meat... Suppers Ready children... Come on in...grab a plate and pass it on... Weekends here, I shot my load, see ya all on the other side God willing, and the creek don't rise! Peace peeps...rrrrrgrrrr out....
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Okar Rjjrrjjjrr Rich Sir, you had me at the Sirloin. Something tells me we're gonna get along just fine. Peace, come back in. g
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Just when I think I'm out....they pull me back in!!!! I leave you all with this.... There's an angel standing in the sun, and he's crying with a loud voice, "this is the supper of the mighty one".... Lord of Lords King of Kings Has returned to lead his children home To take them to the new Jerusalem Sweet Home Chicago!!!!! Now eat what I cooked, I slaved in that kitchen.... At least Kyle and Fred had the courtesy of making an appearance at the last supper.... Not you Judas....hey he's not in our club.....is he Fred???? Somebody get me a doctor!!!!!????
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Have some steak potatoes and asparagus...it's getting cold... Anyone goin to Merriweather? Bueller, Bueller?....
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Hey geomiester or anyone else for that matter, do you have a copy of the March 31, 1984 at Marin County Vets Hall? I've tried to re-acquire it over the years to no avail.
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Well my friend?? After reading last night's posts, only one thought comes to mind: The bottle was dusty but the liquor was clean... Happy weekend peeps :-)
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These messages sure do pile up when we get distracted! Well it'll take me a "minute" to catch up (ie. the weekend). Kristine though - sister. Great tip on the bikes! I love that the more progressive something is, the more old-fashioned.... Yee... Soon days will turn to hours... Nightzzz.
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tapes? like TDK? I'm not sure I understand what you are looking for. Are you a time traveler?
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coffee is on, having southwestern omelette today...feel free So glad you made it and found what you were looking for.
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You just nailed my favorite breakfast, Dead On. That's what I order everytime. With rye toast.
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2 pieces rye toast coming right up, we have butter and pomegranate preserves....
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check your pm....
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Please check your PM - thanks !
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Heading for a beach walk. Enjoy!!!
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I have reviewed your application, checked all of your references and you passed the audition... drumroll please...... SO GLAD YOU MADE IT!!! feel free to poke around while the boys sing round the fire...
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Always wanted to be able to cook and ride a bike at the same time.... Welcome aboard, SirBike g
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The rumors already going around that he will be giving live demonstrations at the picnic. I can't wait to see it.
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It's a soundboard show. Definitely accessible. Not quite so lost. PM me if you can't find it - I have it.
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Can I have my $20 bill back? I thought it was a loan?.. Just got back from those caves in the hills of Utah... Dude...way overrated... Beef stew on the stove....save some room...should be ready in about an hour... Welcome back....
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I was just having a stressful battle with bots to get an after party ticket. I blacked out. First vision was Salavador Dali sipping rum on a melted clock wearing pajamas. The second vision, a klown on a mini-bike driving off a cliff yelling "take me home Jerry!" i dunno. got my ticket though.
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Klowns to the left of me Jokers to the right... Here I am.... Yo mofo...how many more days.... Sails rails planks....???? Across the Rio Grande ..... Stop slacking there hoss!
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The rooster did not crow today, but the crow did caw. The shadow on the dark side of the moon points to 97. 97 I say, the remaining time to cleanse the liver, grow some New Mother Nature, and get ourselve's in festival shape so we can once again gather and dance each day aware until the sun demands we celebrate again. That's right ladies and gentlemen, patch those sails and shine those rails! An odyssey lies on the horizon. Look! for it appears far, yet is near. o.k. I think I owed y'll a little more today since I'm late, I'm, I'm late, I'm late. Down the rabbit hole I go again.
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....he's a regular Lord Byron Back to the old grind....on the Dark Side of the Moon... Hey you, yeah YOU get back on the path!!!! On my way to ask Alice....I think she'll know!!!
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courtesy of Totem... varmint stew, sausage gravy with buttermilk biscuits and collard greens, Cain's bringing pecan pie... Supper's Ready.... Off to see the Wizard!!! See you all in the am, having Jamaican Me Crazy roasted coffee ....fresh ground.... Peace peeps...
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Coffee is on... Trying something new today... Fried plantains... Herbal tea from Grandma's Tea Room in Negril... Make yourselves at home, and I know you will.... Goin' out back to do some cliff diving!!! if anyone sees Totem, remind him to trim the sails and shine the rails....and all that other stuff he does Irie....
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Only 96 days until showtime. 96 inverted is 69, yin and yang, tangoing fish, Pisces. Wildflower seeds are planted. May the four winds blow us safely home.
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What would a morning be with out our daily Totem greet and rrrrrgrrrrr menu item(s) :-) Happy and blessed Palm Sunday to all !!