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    Totem
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    ....I'll be in Chicago bitches!. WooHooo, only 98 days until Showtime! Patch those sails and follow the trails!
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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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    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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    Re: California trip
    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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    Okay, Red...
    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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    Has a nice ring to it...having their first Chapter meeting!
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    Re: California trip
    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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    cali too?
    Sadly, not me. Can't swing the time nor $ for both.
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    Okay, Can I Just Ask?
    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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    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 tfonts on Wed, 04/01/2015 - 16:20

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NO!!!! What a headline...tell me more? Thought for sure, "there's no place like home...there's no place like home." (red ruby pumps "clicking")
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Submitted by MadSwanDisease on Wed, 04/01/2015 - 16:46

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and i cant find my 4 year old sandals that really stink but have that broken in just right feel before they get a little sticky in the heat. Do I even have time to ready a new pair? The sun's warming and its just about time to pack away the socks until fall. Orioles home opener in a week and a half, Dear Jerry in 44, Rush end of May, Chicago to crown it all. quit playing now, who took my sandals?
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Submitted by _ on Wed, 04/01/2015 - 16:57

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rrrrrgrrrrr may have left the building but he got no ride....that meek chick from Kansas clicked the hooves with bells what she stole from the broad under the double wide.... @Rush.... we are the priests of the Temple of Syrinx....saw Rush since 1974..... Geddy, Alex and Neil said the McKenzie brothers...Bob and Doug.... ka rooo ka koo ka roo ka koo.... How's it goin' eh? Anyone...SCTV? I'm sick of being Mr. T
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Submitted by Cain1974 on Wed, 04/01/2015 - 17:27

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Coo coo cooo.Like I said I was left to my own devices as a kid, when the Mckenzie brothers were recording LPs I was stealing them And George carlin from My older sis to get in a good laugh. Take off eh? That should explain lots. Rich, you sure you're a red blooded american?, you seem to know a lot about canadian culture. Maybe you just had a stong signal across the border:) it was fun playing today, ...or was it all a dream We dreamed one afternoon on the Go?
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Submitted by tfonts on Wed, 04/01/2015 - 17:41

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Great post brotha....loved it!! So been there/done that... Chicago definitely milestone this summer, then the mighty 75th @ Sturgis in August. CAN'T WAIT !!! Please, Lord....help me see September !!
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Submitted by _ on Wed, 04/01/2015 - 18:18

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Thanks to Dorothy the meek, I am home safely... Night all, eh?
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Submitted by tom hanlon on Wed, 04/01/2015 - 19:55

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Can we put rgggrrrrr at the wheel of the ship/car/bus/train ? Either one of those vehicles or all of them at once, I think he can handle it. I would feel all at once safer and immensely frightened (how do you say it a scary sort of safe) knowing that he could spin us out of Never Never land and over the rainbow and off to willow farm without missing a beat or without missing, 9, 11, or 7 beats depending. -- Tom
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Submitted by teanders999 on Wed, 04/01/2015 - 20:54

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Back off, hoser. I saw Rush too, '83 I think. Power Windows Tour. Stole my took right off my head (It's a beauty way to go).
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Submitted by tfonts on Thu, 04/02/2015 - 08:38

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Thanks Uncle rrrrrgrrrrr !! And now to get my old avatar back...hmmmm????
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Submitted by _ on Thu, 04/02/2015 - 08:51

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You don't know how it feels to be.....T Hey boy, you mighty fine in them jeans! Waiting on my old avatar.... I miss Jerry....
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Submitted by Klangstone on Thu, 04/02/2015 - 08:59

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I'm just saying' rrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrgrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr promised some sort of welcome AFTER I arrived. So I'm late, but at least I made it. No welcome whatsoever. What's a resigned and reinstated mayor supposed to think of this? (Too tedious to go back through previous posts unless someone points me to which page.)
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Submitted by tfonts on Thu, 04/02/2015 - 09:03

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And hey dude, wish I could tell you what page...it was days and days ago.
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Submitted by _ on Thu, 04/02/2015 - 10:22

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I speak on behalf of all the citizens of Daydreamer land, those to the left, those to the right, those down low, and those who are high, and you know who you are, eh? Mike aka Klangstone.... So glad you made it! You missed the festivities, funds ran out, so from now on its BYOB and smoke em if you got em.... Make yourself at home, few rules.....we are a tolerant lot....but on behalf of the organization....problems with ticketing, Shapiro, TM can go to another sub forum... We are DA...deadheads anonymous, here to help each other, support each other, lift each other up, make each other laugh and comfort each other when we need to cry....next stop on our journey is Chicago.... But....we are forever....
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Submitted by Boo469 on Thu, 04/02/2015 - 11:38

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a ticketless daydreamer crazy? put him/her in a round room, and tell 'em there is an all access laminate in the corner......
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Submitted by tfonts on Thu, 04/02/2015 - 11:43

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Don't you worry, Boo469 - you KNOW you're Chi-Town bound AND in the building all three nights. It'll happen bro !! Very strong network of SD peeps here to assure that. In fact, I believe James is heading that up. Cheers !!!
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Submitted by _ on Thu, 04/02/2015 - 11:50

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Really...we can't change our avatars...guess the jokes on us..... Help Cecil help!!!!!!
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Submitted by tfonts on Thu, 04/02/2015 - 12:13

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Every time I select my new one the damn Hawk returns. Pesky little fowl is haunting me !! Then again, I could be stuck w/ Mr. T.
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Submitted by SoCalDeadFan on Thu, 04/02/2015 - 12:20

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hey tony - check your PM
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Submitted by _ on Thu, 04/02/2015 - 12:21

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You back to normal or still the meek from Kansas???? I know Fred's still the Poobah Cmon guys.... Please???? Watching Delirious yet again.... Love the Goonie Goo Goo bit And to whomever misspelled touque...not took... Take off ya hoser!!!! How about a beer, eh? , It's all good here in the Cumberland mine...
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Submitted by Boo469 on Thu, 04/02/2015 - 12:30

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right now I'm more worried that we can't change avatar, it was easy last week
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Submitted by _ on Thu, 04/02/2015 - 12:31

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Sick joke here... We got pranked
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Submitted by Boo469 on Thu, 04/02/2015 - 12:34

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ya, I can't get this monkey off my back.... I did find a nice train ride for less than $150.00 round trip so now tickets and a place to rest my weary bones....
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Submitted by geomeister on Thu, 04/02/2015 - 12:46

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Here is what you do: 1) Go to edit, insert passwod, and check the box "delete picture". Hit save; 2) Log out; leave the page totally, leave dead.net (I know, it hurts, but relax); 3) Log back in, note that there is no picture, you are merely a shadow of your former self; 4) Continue messing around, with no picture, do this for a day or so; 5) Go back to your account, log in and choose new picture. Hit save; That should get you your new/old avatar back. The point is that you have to let dead.net relax a couple of days after making a change, before hitting him with a new change. He is elderly and set in his ways, and he has to get used to the idea you messed with him. It'll be ok, honest. ciao- geofredpoobahmeister
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Submitted by _ on Thu, 04/02/2015 - 13:19

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Thanks...back to the salt mine...or the Cumberland Mine with visual anonymity... and hoss....we are only as old as we feel.... Party on my wayward kitties... Elvis is back in the building....but sorry no food .... Gotta make your own supper at least til the Great and Powerful gets some spare change.... When it's ready you will know!!!! Gotta make it just exactly perfect!!!!!
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Submitted by Cain1974 on Thu, 04/02/2015 - 13:41

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Even tho tonights table is barren, our souls are over flowing with yadayadayadaLet's all send out good vibes to my Canadian gal Joni Mitchell who collapsed and is in hospital in California
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How's it goin eh? The circle game that looked at clouds from low and high east and west... You turn me on I'm a radio.... Priceless.... If there Is blessing to be had oh great one.... God bless Joni Mitchell.... Amen.... Help Cecil help!!!!!!! We need divine intervention...not ready to give up on her.... Miles of aisles with Pat Metheny....makes me weak in these bees knees
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Submitted by tfonts on Thu, 04/02/2015 - 16:29

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Just read this on the big board for anyone looking for a hotel: extra room Hey all I have a hotel room booked for 3 nights in Chicago that I will not be using. Before I cancel my reservation I wanted to see if any one here could use it. I want NO money for the room just want to transfer reservation to someone who can use it. It is the Hampton Inn & Suites Chicago North Shore 5201 Old Orchard Road Skokie (Illinois), IL 60077. The price I got hotel for through booking.com was $597 check in fri and out mon If you want it please pm me. Thanks
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Submitted by Klangstone on Thu, 04/02/2015 - 18:33

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She needs to get in that big yellow taxi taking her back safely home from the hospital.
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Submitted by Klangstone on Thu, 04/02/2015 - 18:36

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Check your electronic mail buddy!
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Submitted by _ on Fri, 04/03/2015 - 03:13

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....the weekend... and I have Friday on my mind! To those amongst us who celebrate Passover or Easter..... have a happy, healthy and grate celebration with friends and family... someone said I should brive the dus? I vote to let the dus brive us..... If Totem is around...someone tell him I lost track of the countdown.... may God bless us all... Ralph Cramden....the artist formerly known as rrrrrgrrrrr....
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Submitted by tfonts on Fri, 04/03/2015 - 03:32

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I second that, rrrrrgrrrrr, and want to wish all SD'ers where applicable, a blessed Good Friday, and a joyous Passover or Easter. I'm on business travel next week out the the left coast (SFO) but as always, checking mail. BTW, rrrrrgrrrrr, I believe Totem is out of pocket for a few days on a camping trip. But it is 4/3 today and the first show is 7/3 so that's an easy one for us :-) Cheers everyone !!
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Submitted by Cain1974 on Fri, 04/03/2015 - 12:24

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Wishing you all a wonderful happy and healthy and meaningful holiday, and weekend. I hope to meet you all soon when we get together In the promised land
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Submitted by StellaMoon on Fri, 04/03/2015 - 13:30

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And apparently, Theravada New Year is tomorrow... Blessings on all your weekend :) See you sooner.
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Submitted by _ on Fri, 04/03/2015 - 13:37

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welcome back...and partake in all that is offered, we lost our food n liquor license...the munchkins ratted on us....but Poohbah, Foghorn n myself are working on its restoration... For now we are the Mission in the Rain.... But make yourself at home....
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Submitted by _ on Fri, 04/03/2015 - 14:17

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Am I still Mr T?....
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Submitted by SoCalDeadFan on Fri, 04/03/2015 - 14:57

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check pm
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Submitted by StellaMoon on Fri, 04/03/2015 - 15:15

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Ah well - the rain subdues my appetite anyhow. The Mission offers shelter from the storm though and it's all so beautiful... gosh dang. By the time we have the table all set again, I'm sure my appetite will be raging. Until then... a cozy home it is.
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Submitted by Klangstone on Fri, 04/03/2015 - 22:40

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Delete mr t, wait at least 2 DAYS with him deleted (go about your normal postings), then go back and add new picture. if same old pic appears, u didn't wait long enuf CHEERS uncle r-gurgle-is! says the mayor back from sabbatical. this message official sponsored by Klangstone Productions Ltd. ASCAP all rights reserved
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Submitted by Klangstone on Fri, 04/03/2015 - 22:44

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+1 AMEN to the previous posts!
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Submitted by _ on Sat, 04/04/2015 - 05:56

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.....in the park, Everyday's the fourth of July.... Whether you're waiting on Moses come ridin up on a quasar or looking at that angel standing in the sun, who's crying in a loud voice.... K.....nuff preaching, this isn't religious education.... BTW did anyone see the Dark Side of the Moon last night, aka the total lunar eclipse of the Blood Moon.... Way cool.... Getting ready to go down to the mountain drink me some wine.... be kind kitties, stay on your paths... If you stray check in here to deadheads anonymous.... Secret Password is... I'm a Dead head and I miss Jerry.....
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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Sat, 04/04/2015 - 09:50

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You the mayor round these parts?
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Submitted by High-Desert Dweller on Sat, 04/04/2015 - 12:03

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Yes in deed, the honorable Mayor Klangstone does preside round these parts. He must be temporarily indisposed or maybe just off on Saturdays. Upon his immenant return you shall be granted audience with his frugalness.
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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Sat, 04/04/2015 - 12:14

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is he a good mayor or a bad mayor? Did he get elected? Who ran against him??? Just getting the lay of the land..... peace peeps....
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Submitted by High-Desert Dweller on Sat, 04/04/2015 - 12:44

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Our beloved Mayor Klangstone has been detected, selected and elected on two occasions. He has also been corrected many times. He is the only mayor we have ever known. The infamous Rob Ford received honorable mention once or twice, but Mayor Klangstone was obviously far more colorful.
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Submitted by _ on Sat, 04/04/2015 - 12:48

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As James said his Frugalness is a good man, might be in over his head but a good man...actually the only man for the job....Marion Barry declined....Rob Ford abdicated prior to us getting swept up in that Alberta clipper a few days ago...eh? And to Mr Miller, thanks brah.....out herding cats in the back 40... Thanks for holding down the Ponderosa in my absence.... Where's Klang when ya need him, Mr Mayor please greet that Brother/ sister from Alberquerque, it's one of your new jobs as Mayor....official SD greeter...don't forget the welcome packet..... Ok I'm out to change the litter, damn you kitties eat too much..... have a good Saturday afternoon....
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Submitted by _ on Sat, 04/04/2015 - 13:48

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Nothing to say....just thought it's cool to be #400...... just my OCD.....