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  • liketohike
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    Yes, sir God bless em, everyone! You don't own me I'm not just one of your many toys You don't own me Don't say I can't go with other boys And don't tell me what to do And don't tell me what to say And, please, when I go out with you Don't put me on display 'Cause, you don't own me Don't try to change me in any way You don't own me Don't tie me down 'Cause I'll never stay I don't tell you what to say I don't tell you what to do So, just let me be myself That's all I ask of you I'm young and I love to be young I'm free and I love to be free To live my life the way that I want To say and do whatever I please And, don't tell me what to do, yeah Don't, don't you tell me what to say And, please, when I go out with you Don't put me on display I don't tell you what to say I don't tell you what to do So, just let me be myself That's all I ask of you I'm young and I love to be young I'm free and I love to be free To live my life the way that I want To say and do whatever I please
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    this song, kid.....to this day stops me in my tracks....No matter what I'm doing.... God bless Dusty Springfield.......and God bless the Grateful Dead...... Billy-Ray was a preacher's son And when his daddy would visit he'd come along When they gathered round and started talkin' That's when Billy would take me walkin' A-through the backyard we'd go walkin' Then he'd look into my eyes Lord knows to my surprise The only one who could ever reach me Was the son of a preacher man The only boy who could ever teach me Was the son of a preacher man Yes he was, he was Ooh, yes he was Being good isn't always easy No matter how hard I try When he started sweet-talkin' to me He'd come and tell me everything is all right He'd kiss and tell me everything is all right Can I get away again tonight? The only one who could ever reach me Was the son of a preacher man The only boy who could ever teach me Was the son of a preacher man Yes he was, he was (Ooh...) Lord knows he was Yes he was How well I remember The look that was in his eyes Stealin' kisses from me on the sly Takin' time to make time Tellin' me that he's all mine Learnin' from each other's knowing Lookin' to see how much we've grown And the only one who could ever reach me Was the son of a preacher man The only boy who could ever teach me Was the son of a preacher man Yes he was, he was Ooh, yes he was The only one who could ever reach me He was the sweet-talking son of a preacher man The only boy who could ever teach me I kissed the son of a preacher man The only one who could ever move me The sweet-lovin' son of a preacher man The only one who could ever groove me Ahh, ooh, ahh....
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    Keep em comin' @ Warren Zevon...who knew? Well apparently you. I know nothing! Baby, do you understand me now Sometimes I feel a little mad But don't you know that no one alive Can always be an angel When things go wrong I seem to be bad But I'm just a soul whose intentions are good Oh Lord, please don't let me be misunderstood Baby, sometimes I'm so carefree With a joy that's hard to hide And sometimes it seems that all I have do is worry Then you're bound to see my other side But I'm just a soul whose intentions are good Oh Lord, please don't let me be misunderstood If I seem edgy I want you to know That I never mean to take it out on you Life has it's problems and I get my share And that's one thing I never meant to do Because I love you Oh, Oh baby don't you know I'm human Have thoughts like any other one Sometimes I find myself long regretting Some foolish thing some little simple thing I've done But I'm just a soul whose intentions are good Oh Lord, please don't let me be misunderstood Yes, I'm just a soul whose intentions are good Oh Lord, please don't let me be misunderstood Yes, I'm just a soul whose intentions are good Oh Lord, please don't let me be misunderstood
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    How're you going to make your way in the worldWhen you weren't cut out for working When your fingers are slender and frail How're you going to get around In this sleazy bedroom town If you don't put yourself up for sale Where will you go with your scarves and your miracles Who's gonna know who you are Drugs and wine and flattering light You must try it again till you get it right Maybe you'll end up with someone different every night All these people with no home to go home to They'd all like to spend the night with you Maybe I would, too But tell me How're you going to make your way in the world, woman When you weren't cut out for working And you just can't concentrate And you always show up late You said you were an actress Yes, I believe you are I thought you'd be a star So I drank up all the money, Yes, I drank up all the money, With these phonies in this Hollywood bar, These friends of mine in this Hollywood bar Loneliness and frustration We both came down with an acute case And when the lights came up at two I caught a glimpse of you And your face looked like something Death brought with him in his suitcase Your pretty face It looked so wasted Another pretty face Devastated The French Inhaler He stamped and mailed her "So long, Norman" She said, "So long, Norman"
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    I love this guy... I ran down the road Pants down to my knees Screaming, "Please come help me That Canadian shaman gave a little too much to me!" And I'm writing a novel 'Cause it's never been done before First house that I saw I wrote, "House" up on the door And told the people who lived there they had to get out "'Cause my reality is realer than yours." And there's no time in the present And there's a black dog on the bed I went to the backyard To burn my only clothes And the dog ran out and said "You can't turn nothing into nothingness with me no more." Well I'm no doctor But that monkey might be right And if he is I'll be walking him my whole life I rode to Malibu On a dune buggy with Neil He said, "You're gonna have to drown me down on the beach If you ever want to write 'the real'." And I said "I'm sorry. Young man what is your name again?" Now everywhere I go In West Hollywood It's filled with people pretending they don't see the actress And the actress wishing that they could We could do ayahuasca Baby, if I wasn't holding all these drinks Something 'bout the way Violet whips her hair That makes me empty my pockets on the corner to corner Bumming twenties as if I was the mayor I don't need any new friends, Mama But I could really use something to do So if you're up for it sometimes I swear you wouldn't have to be my muse Heideggerand Sartre Drinking poppy tea I could've sworn last night I passed out in my van And now these guys are pouring one for me I'll never leave the canyon 'Cause I'm surrounded on all sides By people writing novels And living on amusement rides
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    Something in me, dark and stickyAll the time it's getting strong No way of dealing with this feeling Can't go on like this too long [Chorus:] This time you've gone too far [x3] I told you [x4] This time you've gone too far [x3] I told you [x4] Don't talk back Just drive the car Shut your mouth I know what you are Don't say nothing Keep your hands on the wheel Don't turn around This is for real Digging in the dirt Stay with me, I need support I'm digging in the dirt To find the places I got hurt Open up the places I got hurt The more I look, the more I find As I close on in, I get so blind I feel it in my head, I feel it in my toes I feel it in my sex, that's the place it goes [Chorus] I'm digging in the dirt Stay with me I need support I'm digging in the dirt To find the places I got hurt To open up the places I got hurt Digging in the dirt To find the places we got hurt [x7]
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    OOOHH... thanks for the tune. Shakey Graves are new to me. Watched them play just now on Conan. Good Stuff! Jesus Christ, girl What are people gonna think? When I show up to one of several funerals I've attended for Grandpa this week With you With me But someone's gotta help me dig Someone's gotta help me dig Jesus Christ, girl It hasn't been long so it seems Since I was picking out an island and a tomb for you At the Hollywood Cemetery You kiss On me But we should let this dead guy sleep We should let this dead guy sleep Jesus Christ, girl I laid up for hours in a daze Retracing the expanse of your American back With Adderall and weed in my veins You came I think? 'Cause the marble made my cheeks look pink But I'm unsure of so many things But someone's gotta help me dig Someone's gotta help me dig Someone's gotta help me dig
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    Long time no meow.... In good hands with Miami.... Old soul, kind heart.....and angst....gotta love angst..... Next song....Transatlantic....From Bridge Across Forever..... [I: If She Runs] If she runs, let her run, run, run Just hope that she comes back If she breaks let her break, break, break Let apologies attract And is she's free let her be, let her be She's not in such bad company The big man's still got her name written on the wall If she cries let her cry, cry, cry 'Till there isn't anymore If she cracks, let her crack, crack, crack If that's what che's looking for And if she waits, let her wait, wait, wait You'll have to leave this one to fate It can't ever be too late, when she comes to call It's Hard -- Living with such uncertainty It's Hard -- climbing the statue of liberty It's Hard -- calming the beatle inside of me It's Hard -- missing my max and melody [II: Mr. Wonderful] Her lips were ruby red She had a pretty head Not even once did she miss Sunday school Remember what mama said, "Stick to the rules" This boy was something else Someone she knew so well Echoes of snakes in paradise Saw the strangest fire burning in his eyes. His name was wonderful And it's wonderful, just to be near him His name was majesty And his majesty's requesting your presence He took her for a ride Into the starless night Talked about far away place he's been Could take her down to the city of sin "Grab it while you are young trust me there's nothing wrong But she feard what was 'round the bend" Said "thank you, but no thank's, 'cause I've got a friend" His name was wonderful And it's wonderful, just to be near him His name was majesty And his majesty's requesting your presence [III: Lost and Found Pt. 1] Don't you think if you could be lost Don't you think you can be found Don't you think if you were the world, you'd turn it around Don't you start look behind Don't better stand up 'cause this is your time Don't you think that you'd better start changing your mind [IV: Temple of The Gods] In the Temple of the Gods We can get it on In the Temple of the Gods We will make our home Far from these Boulevards We will plunge headlong In the Temple of the Gods We will sing this song Give all the reasons that you know Slide down where the time moves nice and slow Ease back and relax No figures and no fax Awakening the stranger in your soul In the Temple of the Gods We can get it on In the Temple of the Gods We will make our home Far from these Boulevards We will plunge headlong In the Temple of the Gods We will sing this song [V: Motherless Children/If She Runs (Reprise)] Left the countryside for the city She resides now on the second floor No more gardening in the backyard Busy keepin' the wolves from the door Motherless children, ain't going nowhere Running in circles, time after time Careless, confused, frozen, faithless Dreaming this dream to ease our minds And if she runs Let her run Come on 'cause now the time has come The big man's got the mother and the son Written on the wall Don't want to hear it now..... This tune needs to be heard in its entirety..... Welcome back Katniss.....
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    Well, You and I both know that the house is hauntedAnd you and I both know that the ghost is me You used to catch me in your bed sheets just rattlin' your chains Well back then baby, it didn't seem so strange You used to bite, I used to moan But now I'm mumbling and you choke Well it ain't so scary on my own Tell me honey, what's a dagger without a cloak? I don't know 'cause You and I both know that the house is haunted And you and I both know that the ghost is me You used to catch me in your bed sheets just rattlin' your chains Well back then baby, it didn't seem so strange In the midnight hour you came alive I was lookin' for my crystal ball I was busy tryin' to charm that snake ...ssss When the sun came up we had no place to hide And you had to tell your friends that my fangs were fake I just had to You and I both know that the house is haunted And you and I both know that the ghost is me You used to catch me in your bed sheets just rattlin your chains Well back then baby, it didn't seem so strange Even when one is dead and gone It still takes two to make a house a home Well I'm as lonesome as the catacombs I hear you call my name but no one is there Except a feeling in the air You and I both know that the house is haunted Yeah you and I both know that the ghost is you Used to walk around screaming, all slamming all 'dem doors Well I'm all grown up now, I don't scare easy no more Yeah, you and I both know Oooohh Yeah, you and I both know Oooohh Yeah, you and I both know Oooohh Oooohh
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    See... I knew there had to be someone else lurking on da dus. But wait...I got U babe vs. wake up little Susie and being presumptuous...screw it. Dont read too much into it. We're just having fun. Walking through forests of palm tree apartments --- scoff at the monkeys who live in their dark tents down by the waterhole --- drunk every Friday --- eating their nuts --- saving their raisins for Sunday. Lions and tigers who wait in the shadows --- they're fast but they're lazy, and sleep in green meadows. Let's bungle in the jungle --- well, that's all right by me. I'm a tiger when I want love, but I'm a snake if we disagree. Just say a word and the boys will be right there: with claws at your back to send a chill through the night air. Is it so frightening to have me at your shoulder? Thunder and lightning couldn't be bolder. I'll write on your tombstone, ``I thank you for dinner.'' This game that we animals play is a winner. Let's bungle in the jungle --- well, that's all right by me. I'm a tiger when I want love, but I'm a snake if we disagree. The rivers are full of crocodile nasties and He who made kittens put snakes in the grass. He's a lover of life but a player of pawns --- yes, the King on His sunset lies waiting for dawn to light up His Jungle as play is resumed. The monkeys seem willing to strike up the tune.
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You gonna be ok if I hit save...? 401 or bust.Avatar change test also. Nothing else to say.
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You gonna be ok if I hit save...? 401 or bust.Avatar change test also. Nothing else to say also
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How's it goin, eh? I repeat myself when under stress, I repeat myself when under stress, I repeat myself when under stress.... This question is for Canucks only, we have a few here.... What song did I just quote.... Winner gets an atta boy/grrrrrllllll and a special honorary medal from our mayor.... Hey Klangstone.....where's you at my man, being mayor requires commitment.... No....Klangstones still in charge here....take off...Rob Ford.... Maybe you can play Beer Hunter with Bob n Doug!
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Three French toast? Oh, wait, I'm not a Canuck. And a beer! Edit--dang, I thought it was the first quote!
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What is king crimson...that took me hours and hours. Take off you hoser.
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....maybe you're all in Chicago, nobody's here.... And who is Klangstone? Wasted away again in Justin Bieberville.... At least he can dance.....
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trebeck is one cool canadian..
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You have earned your street cred here on Shakedown...this town has got some heart....congratulations....you are worthy... Advice agreements Babble burble bicker bicker.... Ballyhoo Brouhaha !!!! It's all talk!!!! Later, goin to watch some curling, eh????
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Nice Canadian reference...... Loved SCTV..... So glad you made it.... Cmon Klang....help me Rhonda!!!!! rrrrrgrrrrr out....
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You sir are risking the mighty rath of Klang. He rules from an awe inspiring rig, much like the Wizard of Oz's. Only his uses the avatar of an evil clown. Maybe you haven't seen it. Those of us who have know how terrifying it is. You have been forewarned. Just remember Mayor Klangstone has ordered that no one look behind the curtain.
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damn son, you have a future in stand up.... on my way to watch Kentucky Wisconsin... Thanks for the help here.... And yes.....the wrath of Klang is worse than Charlton Heston in Ben Hur.... Klang...keep that guy in line....on the path....please....
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Klang is Rgggrrr's alter-ego. Beans spilled. Or rumor spread? Again, beware the meds and round-number hoarders. I got no dime (or your $20 bill) but I've got some time to hear your story.
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The plot thickens..... Im funny, funny how...funny like a Klang???? Screw you guys Im going home.... Keep the $20 you filthy animal.... night beelzebubs brethren family day tomorrow.... May the Klang be with you...if he ever shows up here... ;-)
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I never saw that one coming. But now that you mention it. It does seem suspicious that you never see them post a comment at the same time. I feel that this warrants furthur investigation.
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Klang Klang Klang goes they trolley...rice a roni the San francisco treat... It's east vs west here... Your mileage may vary.... believe if you need it if you don't just pass it on..... Back to the game..... Go Leafs Go.... Or... Let's go Buffalo!!!!! Such a long long time to be gone such a short time to be there.... Suppers Ready for me tomorrow.... See you all Monday.....
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Hi there and welcome to sunshiney daydreamer land! Well I don't have the official packet info in front of me at the moment, but the general gist is: *keep it friendly and positive *keep discussions generally pertaining to this group and the social gatherings being planned for Chicago, additional local happenings, the pick-a-nick and other group meetings * local info for help and aid to us all * use the other main thread for ticket discussions or save it for PMs * use the other main thread for complaints about the ticket situation if you must * be kind, rewind keep peace in your heart and get on the bus! rgergelis is driving the wheels off this crazy thing and we need enough bodies aboard to keep us balanced on the road to Chi-town. All aboard!! P.S. Mayor in name and satirical statute only. Here to help out if and when I can, just like any ordinary good citizen of dreamer-land.
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Well we may be of the same mind but we are not the same person. Brothers from another mother lets call it. can't wait to meet y'all at the picnic....and beyond Thanks for the comedic levity. Truly refreshing TTFN T...I...double rrgrr
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still not sure I get the gist of it.... but it's alright.... Happy Easter...and continued peaceful Passover....
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welcome Walter White and thanks Mr Mayor, I couldn't have said it better... Enjoy your Holidays everyone.... the bus is here and anyone can drive.... gonna cook a Leg of Lamb.....after getting right with my Lord.... There may be leftovers.... Ohhhh...chef of the future... Can it core a apple? Yes it can core a apple..... Let there be peace in the valley...
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Let there be peace in the valley has never been said with more certainty. Just glance over at the avatar immediately upon reading. I pity the fool who disturbs the peace.
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Happy Easter Sunday to all! Let there be more Spring in your Life, Life in your Step, Step in your Purpose, and Purpose in your Spring! Blessings, Peace and Love go out to you from our family to yours, and may all good things come your way! geospringmeister
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I hope you all have a beautiful day! Full of joy and blessings abound! Love Saundra
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Thanks oh King of Spring.... Freshly baked bread and some Cabernet on the bus....help yourselves.... Meager in comparison to what you're used to but.... we will make due... a little sustenance on our road to Chicago... kitties... Supper is Ready!!!!!
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congrats on the ducats!!!! eat up....
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Wishing your families all a joyous celebration , to eat, gather andBegin anew. And may the easter bunny remind not to out all our eggs in one basket. That some body parts are meant to be floppy and To let happy thoughts multiply like Bunnies!
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From John Cash and the Carter family..... Oh well I'm tired and so weary but I must go along Till the Lord comes and calls, calls me away Well the mornings so bright and the land is the light And the night, night is as black as the sea There will be peace in the valley for me someday There will be peace in the valley for me, Oh Lord I pray There will no sadness, no sorrow, no trouble, trouble I see There will be peace in the valley for me. Well the bear will be gentle and the wolf will be tame And the lion shall lay down by the lamb and the beasts from the wild shall be led by a child And I'll be changed from this creature that I am There will be peace in the valley for me someday There will be peace in the valley for me, Oh Lord I pray There will no sadness, no sorrow, no trouble, trouble I see There will be peace in the valley for me.
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That's what I'm taking about.... thanks for putting closure on my opening farewell... beautifully done!
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talking bout a drums n space speech.... it's out there...and I like it.... Here comes Peter Cottontail...hippity hop and Flippity flopping his way to Chicago..... Ya can't close the doors when the walls caved in!!!!!
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How lovely, all the beautiful Easter wishes from this SD family....thank you all !! And right back to you and yours !! I'm off to SFO tomorrow for a few days of bizz - wishing everyone a great week ahead !! ps - I miss my avatar :-( Who's idea was it anyways, rrrrrgrrrrr, to change them on 4/1?
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blame Canada! ;-) Safe trip to the left coast....
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Avatar is back !!
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1,2,3....
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A man playing his guitarAnd singing for us all Only 88 days until showtime! Patch those sails and shine those rails!
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Is that Canadian bacon I smell searing on a hot cast iron skillet?
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Yessir.... Come and get it... Pour me another cup of coffee for it is the best in the land and I'll put a nickel in the jukebox.... We missed you and thanks for setting us straight on the days between...
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It's gonna be a great week - thank you totes !!! Love that new avatar too dude !!! Had to see that countdown to kick-start the day. Couple that with the smell of rrrrrgrrrrr sizzling Canadian bacon and you get boo-ya !!!!!!!!
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Saturday in the park... ...I think it was the 4th of July!
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and play that truck drivin' man
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Pull up a stool..... well the waitress she brought me some coffee... Tim Horton dark roast...
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Avatar test, but since I'm here.... Safe travels to Tony: are you going to Haight ashbury?
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Alice, to the moon Alice.... Bang zoom... welcome James, Canadian French roast coffee is on... I'm on my third... Hummananhummmana hummmana....
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Hi Everybody- I'm a Deadhead and I miss Jerry! Glad to see the countdown is back. Have a Grateful day.
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Coffee's on... Totes is mending sails, shining rails and I'm still Mr. T... make yourself at home.... Everyday's the 4th of July round here..... same as it ever was...same as it ever was.....
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from where i sit, you appear to be undergoing some kind of metamorphosis. maybe a new you will appear tomorrow.
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Oohhhh Lord Jesus...Hep me hep me please..... I look in the mirror ... and all I see is T.... in my travels I have indeed been humbled, and humbled I will remain... So if T is as good as it gets so be it, Hey Fonts if you're goin to San Francisco...be sure to wear some flowers in your hair... And change my t shirt size to 3X T,,,,,
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I say this with love and affection, no offense intended.... You suck! But you're looking mighty fine in those jeans boy....Mmmmmmmmmmmm....
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You are a hybrid me n Buckwheat..... ;-) deadheads anonymous is a nice place.... I'm a deadhead and I miss Jerry! group response...."I know" (Said disaffectedly ala David Gans)