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    After looking at Tony's father's day spreadsheets (thanks, T-man!) I just noticed that if Buckingham Fountain is the head of the Park from an aerial view, then we are meeting in the "heart" of the Park. Home is where the heart is, as they say. I want a girl with the right allocations Who is fast and thorough and sharp as a tack Nice Cake selections on KDED today, Mike and Rich!
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    Hey, hey, hey heads, just two weeks till we're in the windy city! The momentum is picking up and we may be able to coast into town on fumes! Making all the last minute plans Celebrated Matt's birthday this week, one more year on this spinning wheel. Hope everyone has a good weekend. Anticipation is BUILDING!!!
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    Morning Mr. Mayor , didn't recognize you with all the makeup....have some coffee.... now on K DED a request for Cake..... a little driving music on the Highway to Hell. Pupper break out the vibraslap.... I've got wheels, Of polished steel, I've got tires that drive, The road, I've got seats that selflessly, Hold my friends, And a trunk that can carry, The heaviest of loads, I've got a mind that can steer me, To your house, And a heart that can bring you, Red flowers, My intentions are good, And earnest, and true, But under my hood, Is internal combustion power, And Satan is my motor, Hear my motor power, Satan is my motor, motor, Hear my motor power, Satan is the only one, Who seems to understand, I've got brakes, I'm wide awake, I can stop this car, At anytime, At the very last second, I can change directions, Turn completely around, If I feel so inclined, I've got a mind that can steer me, To your house, And a heart that can bring you, Red flowers, My intentions are good, And earnest, and true, But under my hood, Is internal combustion power, And Satan is my motor, Hear my motor power, Satan is my motor, motor, Hear my motor power, Satan is the only one, Who seems to understand, Satan is my motor, Satan is my motor, Satan is my motor, Satan is my motor, Satan is my motor, Satan is my motor, Hear my motor power, Satan is the only one, Who seems to understand...
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    Overhead the albatross hangs motionless upon the air And deep beneath the rolling waves in labyrinths of coral caves The echo of a distant tide Comes willowing across the sand And everything is green and submarine And no one showed us to the land And no one knows the where's or why's But something stirs and something tries And starts to climb towards the light Strangers passing in the street By chance two separate glances meet And I am you and what I see is me And do I take you by the hand And lead you through the land And help me understand the best I can And no one calls us to move on And no one forces down our eyes No one speaks And no one tries No one flies around the sun Cloudless every day you fall upon my waking eyes Inviting and inciting me to rise And through the window in the wall Come streaming in on sunlight wings A million bright ambassadors of morning And no one sings me lullabies And no one makes me close my eyes So I throw the windows wide And call to you across the sky.
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    .....last night I had the strangest dream....I dreamed I was in a Hollywood movie.........and I woke up next to Lassie, Rin Tin Tin and Snoopy.....it wasn't even cold out... Hit it Sarge.... Jeremiah was a bullfrog Was a good friend of mine I never understood a single word he said But I helped him a-drink his wine And he always had some mighty fine wine Singin'... Joy to the world All the boys and girls now Joy to the fishes in the deep blue sea Joy to you and me If I were the king of the world Tell you what I'd do I'd throw away the cars and the bars and the war Make sweet love to you Sing it now... Joy to the world All the boys and girls Joy to the fishes in the deep blue sea Joy to you and me You know I love the ladies Love to have my fun I'm a high life flyer and a rainbow rider A straight shootin' son-of-a-gun I said a straight shootin' son-of-a-gun Joy to the world All the boys and girls Joy to the fishes in the deep blue sea Joy to you and me ......coffee is on.... and yes indeed joy to you and me.... hey Mr. Mayor.... Night Stella! now who's got pie?
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    Stymie, can you use the word isthmus in a sentence? bark, bark, bark, bark..... What is it Sarge? Someone at the door? Who can that be? Why it's Mr. Mailman... Sign for a letter? Wheres it from? San Francisco? Damn dirty hippies.... some driving music, Maestro.... Ride on Josephine, ride on Ride on Josephine, ride on Ride on Josephine, child ya' got a runnin' machine Baby baby ride on Josephine, baby ride on Well now Josephine drivin' a hotrod Ford She got twin carburators, gonna burn up the road Twin exhausts kickin' out the rear Some a'that'll really take away from here Ride on Josephine, baby ride on Ride on Josephine, ride on Ride on Josephine, child ya' got a runnin' machine Baby baby ride on Josephine, baby ride on Well now Josephine's engine, said it started run hot She tried to trade it in down the used car lot The man couldn't believe his natural eyes When she pulled it up into his drive Ride on Josephine, baby ride on Ride on Josephine, baby ride on Ride on Josephine, girl ya' got a runnin' machine Baby baby ride on Josephine, baby ride on Josephine...your tank is leakin' baby I think ya' better slow down, ride with me Ya' say what? Ya' ask me to hush up and mind my own business? Uh...baby you are my business You good business baby I just looooove good business Ya' say what? Ya' ask me what kind of car am I drivin'? Well, Uh... I'm drivin' a '48 Cadillac with thunderbird wings I'm tellin' ya' baby it's a runnin' thing I could reach a groove a'baby .. get a gear I think I could take it a'right outta here Ride on Josephine, ride on Ride on Josephine, ride on Ride on Josephine, child ya' got a runnin' machine Baby baby ride on Josephine, baby ride on .....ISTHMUS BE MY LUCKY DAY...... OTAY!
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Submitted by seeing red on Sun, 03/29/2015 - 11:18

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Just sold, 3-day obstructed view pass for $900. Not sure if it was a legit ticket or not, but none-the-less prices are still dropping.
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Submitted by tom hanlon on Sun, 03/29/2015 - 12:25

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Hi you all, I am here, I am reading but every time I go to post I start to ramble, then I wander and then I get distracted so I come back to an hour old post and I never click "post" So this will be short yet hopefully I will actually post it :-) I love the rggrrrr suppers ready stuff, makes me want to go see Steve Hackett from Genesis. Phil is playing with my favorite non-hippie guitarist Bill Frissel on April 22 or something. Bill Frisell is really something he plays big fat melodic notes and makes great use of pauses and space. Check him out, my favorite is "good dog happy man" but his John Lennon tribute is pretty wonderful. If I lived in Cali (hint hint to Klang, I would go to that show at TRX) I nearly went for it myself, the flight was $350, the car rental out of SFO would be brutal, and to visit Marin, or point Reyes or drive through Napa would be wonderful. My patient wife could only make a 3 day trip out of it, so the 10 hours or more in travel each way made the trip seem way to brutal. You do not rush a visit to Marin. Madness and adventure is fine, but it is way more relaxing when you have all the time in the world with no pressure except the next show. Anyhow, I am trying to quit obsessing on this thing and enjoy the spring. Things will most certainly work out. I am lucky that the experience of tour has helped create the courage in me to follow a path that has led me to an opportunity to do at least some of this 50 year celebration. Whatever burdens I have taken on they seem to be out of my way for a stretch of time. woo Hoo for that !!! So with a positive vibe I may try to spend less than 2 hours a day searching for tickets, hoping for news and all of that. See some of you at Dear Jerry.. Yeow!!!! -- Tom
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Submitted by _ on Sun, 03/29/2015 - 12:56

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With the gods of Magog... In unison... So glad you made it!!!! Welcome!!!
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Submitted by _ on Sun, 03/29/2015 - 13:21

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Hey you...yeah you stop swarming around...back on the path.... Ya know Fred...gotta keep them on the path! At a honky tonk...guess Jerry was wrong...found one open on Palm Sunday Rock on children
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Submitted by tom hanlon on Sun, 03/29/2015 - 19:38

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Rggggrrrr and tfonts are good at keeping things on the path. That is good.. I like that path. the thing about 9/8 is it is impossible to march to, and that is what I like about it. Keeps you moving, but not in a very regimented way.. Everyone else excuse the madness, or get used to it.. it is all good madness.
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Submitted by MadSwanDisease on Sun, 03/29/2015 - 20:26

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Saw a pair of 3 days for 6 and change. Had them in the freakin cart. Gone before I could process my card. Please tell me one of us got them!
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Welcome to the working week! Grab some coffee, Tim Horton dark roast freshly ground.... Again some tea available... Freshly made oatmeal brown sugar pancakes with strawberries n peaches as well.... Off to the salt mines.... Ready Sneezy, Sleepy, Grumpy, I mean Fred, and oh yeah, anybody see my little red rooster.... ;-)
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Submitted by _ on Mon, 03/30/2015 - 05:10

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You gave me no warning... Insubordinate and churlish... Back on the path.... Ba dah ba dah!!! Morning Kyle!!!!
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Submitted by tfonts on Mon, 03/30/2015 - 05:15

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Thank you my brother !! Make it a great week !!
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Submitted by Boo469 on Mon, 03/30/2015 - 08:26

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was that varmint stew road kill, or did you waste a bullet? and is there any left? I'm hungry
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Still serving up breakfast, tip jar in corner, I'd appreciate it, been slaving in this hot virtual kitchen, a Canadian chick offered to throw something in the jar but when I realized what the exchange rate was I gave it back along with $2 out of own pocket.... ;-) Sabres Leafs tomorrow night... I speak for all Buffalo hockey fans when I say go Leafs go we lose the last 6 we get the first draft pick.... every time I watch a game this year, I start humming... If I had a gun for every Ace I've drawn.... check back around 4:30 est, should have an idea worked out for shrimp and scallop stir fry....if you don't dig seafood, brother Louie has some falafel wraps with tahini....
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Submitted by tom hanlon on Mon, 03/30/2015 - 08:38

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I just saw a list of all the after shows and before shows,and then I got an email for a steve kimock Jerry tribute at house of blues. Chicago is going to be a total flashback freak scene.. Totally neat...
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Submitted by Boo469 on Mon, 03/30/2015 - 08:41

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the sabers are up to it, no problem. I can see why you returned the loonies, eh, can you even exchange them for Molson's anymore? RIT lost last night in the hockey version of the eliete eight after dispatching #1 the day before, it is tough being a sports fan in WNY...still hunting tickets, if I enconter any varmint, I'll bag em for lunch tomorrow.
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Submitted by _ on Mon, 03/30/2015 - 08:46

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Answer to your question, Totem found a dead squirrel Saturday and fed exed it to me... gotta save my bullets for wabbit season!
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Submitted by _ on Mon, 03/30/2015 - 08:47

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Remember boo boo got to keep the loonies on the path....
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Submitted by Boo469 on Mon, 03/30/2015 - 08:54

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just heard your tip jar klang, but it was just some clown goofing off...
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Submitted by _ on Mon, 03/30/2015 - 08:59

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Hoooooooohah!
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Submitted by _ on Mon, 03/30/2015 - 14:02

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on my Wavelength....ohhh mama oooh mama oooh mama.... God I love Van Morrison.....1978 release for those who don't know... Tonight it's scallop n shrimp stir fry with peppers asparagus and noodles with a soy sauce and ginger base... No other options, sake on me, Totem brought some Kirin and phantom of the opera will be giving the blessing for the feast... 6 pm est....kitties... Please....Stay on the path.... Cuz Supper will be ready children! Of that I'm sure... Footnote.....if you don't get it.....not my problem yo...... rrrrrgrrrrr Hey T..... somebody get me a doctor.....David Lee Roth reference..... Out....
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Submitted by geomeister on Mon, 03/30/2015 - 14:04

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...as Jerry most succinctly put it... Let it be known there is a fountain, That was not made by the hands of men.... We do pause before this meal to give thanks for all that is right with the world, to ask protection to all who feel threatened, to ask for strength for all who feel weak and to ask for success for all searching for tickets or their way... ...above all, we pause to give thanks for our family, friends, and din-din's everywhere.... So Be it, and Let's Eat.
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Submitted by Cain1974 on Mon, 03/30/2015 - 14:37

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Thanks for the all you can eat asian style stir fry Uncle Rich! Im coming hungry. I will Share this quote first: "I was eating in a Chinese restaurant downtown. There was a dish called Mother and Child Reunion. It's chicken and eggs. And I said, I gotta use that one"-Paul Simon AMEN.
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Thanks for the all you can eat asian style stir fry Uncle Rich! Im coming hungry. I will Share this quote first: "I was eating in a Chinese restaurant downtown. There was a dish called Mother and Child Reunion. It's chicken and eggs. And I said, I gotta use that one"-Paul Simon AMEN.
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Submitted by _ on Mon, 03/30/2015 - 15:11

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grab a plate
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Submitted by _ on Mon, 03/30/2015 - 15:09

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....rolling loaded dice....but we and I mean we are gonna let it slide... enjoy what you got of yours...cuz we done shared all of mine.... happy to have you here.... peace brothers and sisters... Watching the Martha Stewart channel.... Need a new recipe... Damn, you people can eat... and Tami...keep the change.... Go Leafs go! ....walking across the sitting room, I turn the television on, need to know the weather..... Play on words....hey foghorn...how sharp are they?
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Submitted by Cassaundra on Mon, 03/30/2015 - 15:27

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Beautiful Blessing So grateful I may break bread with friends
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Submitted by tfonts on Mon, 03/30/2015 - 15:29

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Boy...I say now boy....You, I say you about as sharp as a bowling ball, boy.
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Submitted by _ on Mon, 03/30/2015 - 15:32

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aka Sandra....if my memory serves..... So glad you made it soul sister.....you come highly recommended and feel free now that you've acknowledged our blessing to partake.... The stir fry is exceptional....in addition to Kirin and sake' We have some green tea and fortune cookies.... Found them in the back of the drawer but they're like twinkies...good for years.... eat drink and be Jerry folks.....
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Submitted by KristineD on Mon, 03/30/2015 - 16:10

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God is great, god is good. Let us thank him for our food. Amen. Scary how etched in one's brain that childhood stuff gets. Steak & taters here tonight. Blessing all!
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Submitted by tfonts on Mon, 03/30/2015 - 16:23

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Kristine D - one can NEVER to wrong with steak & taters. Yum. But were the taters "tots?" Me? Typical guy - will eat anything. Thank God my wife cooks and feeds me. We had a nice home made shrimp salad with avocado, roasted nuts, cucumbers, tomatoes, and who knows what else in there...some blue cheese dressing and a few Club crackers - BINGO !! Still though, no tots...
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Welcome....feel free to bring your own, just make sure there's enough to pass... Foghorns got the cannoli, freshly made right brah? We have Pinot noir merlot and a semi dry Riesling for later..... Just remember Kristine....please stay on the path..... Got to keep them on the path right Foggy?
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Submitted by Cassaundra on Mon, 03/30/2015 - 17:00

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Aka is correct! Indeed I'm looking forward to tasty wine & good company!
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welcome to our virtual world...we are one in spirit and direction. It's easy to get lost and go astray, we have no shepherds here only guides, and even the guides wander off at times. It will all become clear to us all as we go a little Furthur....cuz we ALL want to get here together, where you ask? Don't, even the most seasoned travelers are unclear....one thing is for sure....if you can see a path, stay as close to it as possible, For aI'm done herding sheep...or kittens or heads, getting too old for that gig, but if you see a buss top, stay near by or remember where it is...cause there's quite a trip to be had.... Hey I think I hear Eric Burdon....spill the wine.... Don't worry there's plenty more where that came from..... Check out the boys singing round the fire..... Off to get some shut eye.....working on the breakfast menu for tomorrow, Recommendations graciously accepted....
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Submitted by KristineD on Mon, 03/30/2015 - 17:36

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go-live day (at risk of jinx, went off w/o a freakin' hitch!!), so my wonderful hubby cooked for me. Medium rare NY strip on the grill. Creamy, buttery mashed w/sautéed 'shrooms & gravy. Corn and salad. A nice, big busty red. There are some things in the universe that are perfect. I am almost always on the path right foggy ...
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You and only you will know if the path is correct, all that's required is that we all go in the same general direction....Foghorn...a little help please????!!!!! While you're waiting partake in the wine.... Cheese and crackers courtesy of geomeister....
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Submitted by BobLoblaw on Mon, 03/30/2015 - 19:30

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I packed on a few pounds in the last week after reading these posts. Yum.
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Submitted by StellaMoon on Mon, 03/30/2015 - 19:44

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To all who keep the home-hearths burning, while I go out to hunt *and* gather. Proud and grateful traveler here! ***
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have a cup of hot coffee, tea or cocoa... we have eggs with chicken sausage or Canadian bacon... Have a Grate day... We had some snow last night, I gotta go and shovel the path to help you find your way in.... ;-)
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Submitted by tfonts on Tue, 03/31/2015 - 04:02

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KristineD - Great job on the go-live ... CONGRATS !!! ALL - multiple updates and announcements in your in-boxes this morning. March concludes today and the jesters will be in full force tomorrow !!! Have a grateful day everyone !!!!
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Submitted by Totem on Tue, 03/31/2015 - 06:53

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94 days until show time. Patch those sails. It's gonna be a wild ride!
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Submitted by Dire Wolf Cichlids on Tue, 03/31/2015 - 06:15

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Tickets will get cheaper by the dozen, don’t succumb to these scalper scumbags. Stub Hub Quick Analysis Notes I hand wrote down on each date: Mar 7 Mar 31 Friday 1611 1769 Saturday 1578 1786 Sunday 1407 1620 3 Day 829 847 Total 5425 6022 That is 597 more tickets now which is an 11% increase in the past 23 days. I honestly thought the number would have gone down in this time frame when I first wrote down the number back on March 7. I have also seen for example 2x3 day passes directly behind the stage go from over $3000 on 3 occasions several weeks back, to many now selling well below $2000. Lowest sold for $1615. 2 such passes end today in 14 hours from now and both have highest bid less than $1250 right now. Don’t sweat getting tickets, they will be plentiful and much cheaper as time passes. All tickets, not just behind the stage will drop!! Cheers Greg
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Have a cup of Joe... And I second that emotion...scalper prices will drop... BTW peeps...Stones US tour dates announced....left coast in SD right coast Buffalo and points in between
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Submitted by Cain1974 on Tue, 03/31/2015 - 09:55

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Let's keep the party going. July 11 in Buffalo. I'll bring pecan pie. It'll be a gas, gas, gas.
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To all tax paying citizens, green card carrying folk and those two living in the cardboard box under the trestle. I hereby welcome to the Land of the Lost, aka Sunshine Daydreamers aka the place that houses Dead Space..... KLANGSTONE.... where are you? drumroll... Ahh, crap, I gotta go if anyone sees a clown around these parts wearing a Giants cap....you know how to reach me.....
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Submitted by tom hanlon on Tue, 03/31/2015 - 11:26

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You know you are getting old when.. Club seats with an obstructed view sound great because they have padded seats ! Behind the stage looks great because it will not be crowded !! The hilton seems like a nice place to end the day, instead of the days of not letting the day end at all. You plan a picnic instead of a party ;-) Enough for me.. time for nap :-) -- Tom
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Submitted by Cain1974 on Tue, 03/31/2015 - 13:44

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Call Me T: misses T The dinner torch has been passed to me tonight by uncle rich who is off to see Zappa. He won't be making it to the table but we will keep his place. Tonght on the menu: grilled Atlantic salmon Glazed in garlic and maple syrup. Bulgar and brown rice pilaf with wild mushrooms, and green beans and almond slivers. yummers if I do at so meself. Please SD-ers stop by if yer hungry but Mind your ps and qs, there are youngings here. Games of cards and charades in the parlor to follow.
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Submitted by tfonts on Tue, 03/31/2015 - 14:01

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Hey now Miss T - that's sounds five star delicious !!! Any beverage to compliment that fine meal? And btw, gang, this is our 300th post !! And be careful tomorrow - you know what day it is.... CHEERS !!