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  • Klangstone
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    In closing....
    Spent Sunday show with Jaleel, super cool cat and he was extremely appreciative of my offer for the extra ticket. When the last show was over we sat for a bit, had to soak it up as much as possible. Did not want to leave. So much to absorb and take in. I ran into a few SD peeps here and there at the shows. Fitting I would see Tami and Brad 1 last time Sunday night downstairs. What a trip man! You 2 are the coolest! What a musical magical journey I went on and it wouldn't even have been possible (or nearly half as enjoyable) without this fine group they call the Sunshine Daydreamers! I am very humbled and honored to have been elected mayor. I hereby retire as mayor but plan to be an active member of the group 'til the end of time (or my life) whichever comes first. P.S. Even on the plane flight home I would sit next to a young couple who were totally cool deadheads and we had a nice flight back together joking and remembering the shows.
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    Besides Trey...
    ...the rest of the band? Well, they kicked my ass those old farts! They can still put on a great show (or 5). Bobby sounded fantastic; Phil thrilled us with his bass work; and the Rhythm Devils were on the top of their game (that in itself worth the price of admission). Bruce was great, wish he would have sung more (like on Terrapin) but what can you do? Fireworks Sat. and Sun nights, the break music and images were outstanding. The light show was unlike anything I have ever seen for dead show and was totally top-notch. Shapiro put on an amazing set of shows and really did it up big. Like him or not, forgive him or not (for the ticket debacles), he put on a major spectacle and did it right in the end.
  • Klangstone
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    The music (my take)
    I think the shows were awesome. They really were Grateful Dead shows! The stage and the lighting, the screens and the images that were displayed. I mean, how could you not be moved by all of it? I was incredibly moved, Trey did a great job at attempting the impossible. He can't be Jerry and we all know that. He had some amazing moments and some not-so-amazing moments. He gelled with the band though, and it was a wonderful run of shows. I don't know how he pulled off learning all those songs. What a true performer and consummate professional. Trey embraced his role and really shined as lead guitarist for the dead this time around. I felt this was the best we have heard from this band in any iteration since Jerry left us. And there were some moments of brilliance where he was channeling Jerry and it was (again) pure magic. Those moments will last a lifetime and I will remember these shows always and appreciate the wonderful gift the band gave us by doing these shows....
  • Klangstone
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    My brother!
    ...my bro comes up to meet me on Sunday which was unbearably cool. He lives in St Louis and I don't get to see him very often. The magic continues. I overslept and barely made it to the train to make it to the River Architecture cruise. My bro was supposed to meet me at hotel but he was late and got lost. He made it down to the boat dock by 11, though, and watched me leave in the boat. I had to run from the train to a cab then ran to the boat. I don't know how I made it (credit the magical guardian angel). Me and my bro spent the mid-day together and had an early dinner laughing and reminiscing to the point of happy tears. Truly special time we had and what a surprise. I didn't think he was coming but was super happy to see him. Then he drops me off downtown for Sunday's show and what a finale it was...
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    One more Saturday night....
    ...Tired from the museum I trucked on and found something funky on the way to Shakedown street. So I ate it, and it was good. More Magic: I go up and visit Tony up in the nosebleeds as he asked me to come up and say Hi. That was so cool to meet up with Tony at his seat both Fri. and Sat. nights! When I arrived back in my sec. 324, a guy asked me to trade for a seat down in sec. 125. No brainer! Right place right time. My only complaint from that night was it was real smoky down there and I had some issues breathing. Lots of cigarretee smoking, and other stuff. Took my sandals off and wandered around the stadium looking for air. None of the concession stands had any. HMMMM? I did find that very odd (at the time). Had great people around me to help me get through the night alone as I had no seatmates other than the other 70,000. My neighbors were instrumental and of monumental help to me that night...
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    the picnic
    ...I was bit hungover as I had a REAL GOOD time at Friday's show. Super energetic rock and roll show that was. Hung out with Chris and Jeff (Mortatone), had a fantastic time! Feeling not so special I made it to the picnic about 20-30 minutes late. What a great feeling it was to go around and meet the group. What a great group of people we are! It truly was an amazing time and what a highlight for me personally. I never did anything quite like this before, meet people I have chatted with on the internet. It felt like home and I had known these people all my adult life. It really was a special moment. The field museum with the Jazz and Colors was off the hook (right after picnic). One trio had a sax that sounded like Stan Getz I shit you not (a personal jazz favorite of mine)! I told him that and he was very humbled by my compliment. can't stop smiling. Huge museum, amazing! GD50 exhibit mindblowing also with the tiger guitar (tears) and the envelopes and memorabilia! Sensory overload...
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    The magic that was my trip...
    (I am not saying good-bye more of a "'til next time" from me.) From the moment I sat down at the airport bar in Sacramento, waiting to come to Chicago, it had already begun. A very nice fellow who saw my dead shirt came up and sat next to me and we chatted, talked about SC and the upcoming shows. The magic was just beginning for Chicago for me (SD meet, magical show and rainbow had really started the whole thing June 27). I guess the magic was just on hold for a few days. But boy did it really kick in. Got in to CHI on time from my non-stop flight, caught a shuttle,got to the hotel and checked in half hour early. Got to the gig in time no problem. Let me say if anyone had a doubt about the staff at Soldier Field, that idea was squashed immediately. They were honestly the nicest people I have ever patronized at any concert or stadium event. I was completely blown away by their professionalism and customer service. Had great customer service at my hotel as well. Everyone I met along the way was just awesome, I couldn't stop smiling, laughing and having a great time....
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    Got me through those early years - way to go out... Holly is right - I do not believe there is an exit on this thing, but maybe a window. We'll leave it open for all y'all who are saying "goodbye." "Never Say Good Bye" Twilight on the frozen lake A north wind about to break On the footprints in the snow Silence down below. You're beautiful beyond words You're beautiful to me You can make me cry Never say goodbye. Because my dreams are made Of iron and steel With a big boquet of roses hanging down From the heavens to the ground. The crashing waves roll over me As I stand upon the sand And wait for you to come Grab hold of my hand. Oh baby, baby, baby blue You'll change your last name too You turned your hair to brown Love to see it hanging down.
  • Klangstone
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    I am back and still recovering. Back to work yesterday. WHEW! I still can't believe what I experienced in Chicago (and Santa Clara). Sorry it took so long for my return. I have so much to say but it will have to come in increments. It was a daunting but exciting task to undertake alone, but of course I know oh so well that I was the furthest thing from being alone with all the dreamers and other kind folks I met along the way. Had the trip been for any other reason I might have really felt alone in Chicago. Meeting some of the dreamers in SC and then more (wish I could have met you all) in Chicago I felt a "strange" sense of belonging in this community (yes that's what we are a mini community inside the deadhead community) that is pure magic. I don't have any other explanation. The kindest friendliest people in the world are the deadheads and I saw this kindness and comfort throughout the entire trip. Thank you everyone in SD for the mayoral red carpet, and thank you to the entire deadhead community for the crazy kinship we all have and that was so evident in all these shows during my travels...
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    Holly, you are da briver.....Torch has been passed.... Make us proud..... You have been groomed and are ready to carry the load..... And let Stella sleep, she needs her sleep and her water..... were they ever here at all?.... but they kept on dancing.....
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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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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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With the gods of Magog... In unison... So glad you made it!!!! Welcome!!!
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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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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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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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You gave me no warning... Insubordinate and churlish... Back on the path.... Ba dah ba dah!!! Morning Kyle!!!!
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Thank you my brother !! Make it a great week !!
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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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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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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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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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Remember boo boo got to keep the loonies on the path....
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just heard your tip jar klang, but it was just some clown goofing off...
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Hoooooooohah!
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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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...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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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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grab a plate
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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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Beautiful Blessing So grateful I may break bread with friends
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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94 days until show time. Patch those sails. It's gonna be a wild ride!
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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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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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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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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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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 !!