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    interesting, veddy interesting...
    This is from a post dated March 28, 2012, in the forum titled "Bob Weir and the National light up TRI for Headcount" ...mind, you, this is 2012: "Campfire! As they were going off the air you could hear someone say 'that was best campfire they had ever been to" or something like that. It seemed to me that Bob had enough fun with it that he will resurrect this in the future." Thank you, Byerly, for your astute comment... fast forward to 2017 and your prediction comes true. Who woulda figured. geoitaintovertillit'sovermeister
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    Re: Cowboy Bobby and the great City of Dallas
    Some might find it a coincidence that the day Bobby rolled into town (Wednesday, April 12) for his sound test on his new spring tour, the City Council of Dallas voted to decriminalize pot. http://www.wfaa.com/news/local/dallas-city-council-approves-cite-and-re… A coincidence? I think not... Thanks, Mr. Weir, for doing your part. G
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    mmmm rochefort.
    it is tasty!
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    beer and blue mountain
    i believe i have had brother theo, and yes it is excellent. I prefer IPAs as well, but do like my Belgians and Saisons, too. Craft brewing has finally hit north Texas in a fairly big way, and there are many small brewers putting out various IPA in DFW. Until recently, too often, Texas beer always seems to be a slightly watered down version of whatever style they're brewing. Lately, though, many of the newer guys have figured out how to make an IPA with bite, but not just bitter-to-be-bitter. Community Brewing, Deep Ellum, Peticolas (but they only sell kegs to bars...you can't get it bottled)...these are just a few to try if you can find them. Not slighting the other guys, these are just the ones I can think of immediately. thanks for birthday wishes and "back atcha"
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    Belgians
    Oh... I always loved Belgian beers. Definitely a different breed of flavor, but they were all so good. For a Strong, the Rochefort 8 is exceptional (https://www.beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/207/1696/). The Tripel was always my favorite. Lighter/crisper than some of the others. Peace, -Dave
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    glad you liked the show, reviews I've read were positive...there will never be another Jerry, so we may as well stop the comparisons... On a different note Matt, ever try Brother Thelonius White Belgian Ale....although I prefer IPA's, this California brew is kick ass in taste as well as ABV, over 9 percent.... Regards to the missus, our birthdays are right around the virtual corner.... be well....
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    The show was really good. Song selection WAS excellent, execution excellent, some nice jams. as you and Rich suggested, it would be a good, solid show...and it was good to good very good, and some moments really shined. Deep Ellum Blues was a rave-up, especially as the venue was about a mile from the original Deep Ellum section of Dallas. GDTRFB was probably my highlight, my wife really appreciated Easy to Slip. STOM plodded a bit IMO, Althea was uneven but good. The crowd turned Truckin into a sing along and drowned out the band. it was fun bt I can't tell you if was good or not. Bob stepped up to the mike and just ignored the lyric "Dallas!"..it seemed spontaneous. This show seemed to have more "red dirt" west Texas influence in the Blue Mountain songs than what I've sampled on YouTube. "When in Rome...", I guess. There was a new song they played that was more jazz-blues than west Texas..I'll have to figure out which it was...that was my "new" song highlight. I think by the end of the tour they'll stretch it out to a nice jam. I, too, was a little disappointed in the lead guitar work. I've heard Kimock before, and liked him, but last night, something was just not there for me. He was not bad at all...he just was not exceptional. I know it is not fair to hold Garcia, or even Anastasio or Mayer, as the standard when listening to Dead songs, but I do. So that is the context in which I say he was not exceptional. All in all...I've seen Weir as the Bob Weir band way long ago, Ratdog in many of its lineups, and then last night...last night was certainly the most unique, and maybe the most enjoyable of maybe 10 or 12 Bobby-led shows I've been. I would certainly go again. The venue's acoustics are exceptional, too, so that made it that much better.
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    Dallas review?
    Hey... how was the show? Jambase had a review: https://www.jambase.com/article/bob-weir-brings-campfire-tour-dallas Looks like a good set list. Peace, -Dave
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    thanks for the insight. that is about what i expected from what i've read. currently listening to a show from last october...not bad. i, too, have always liked cowboy bob, so, one way or another, this will be a show. weir with dave nelson sounds awesome. i'll see if i can find that anywhere.
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    Matt I am sure you will see a solid show. Circumstance and work commitments prevented me from attending the Ryman show last October, but liketohike and hubby were there and I am told it was very good. As Dave said, it's the players, the National, while good are not suited for the extended jams, last month Bobby filled in for Dave Nelson and his band on tour in Alaska, he played half Blue Mountain, and half Dead, the Dead and solo stuff was amazing thanks to the backing players....Pete Sears and Barry Sless on pedal steel made the music alive...I don't know who Bobby will have but you will enjoy yourself.... stay well
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sorry forgot, So glad you made it.... And yeah next year I call Yogi... boo boo is already taken...
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to the joy that is the celebration of St Dyngus! grab your pussywillows down at the public market next year and be ready! Maybe get a butter lamb for Easter while you're there.
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Today at 10 am est...AmEx and Bills club seat ticket holder presale at Ralph Wilson Stadium went on sale for the Stones...via TM.... Seats not available as of 10:15 am at any price range....place holds 80,000 accounting for floor seats....now being scalped at $2500 per for the good seats.... This system is bullshit, and it's not just about Chicago in July.... BTW limited view seats on sale 4/13/15 to general public.... Smoke em if you got em
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SSIA... thanks for the memories Boo Boo....and it's the Broadway market
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Dostępny Wkrótce! to all scalpers! Yes Broadway, thanks for the correction, public market here in Rochester.
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Oooh deep fried and smothered in grilled onions. Can we have some for dinner?
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Congrats on the duckats... and ....as you wish.... Come back at 6 pm est.... That's when supper is ready.... Side of sour cream and apple sauce.... Bring the beer....
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I can't figure out 80% of what everyone is talking about in here. Some days this sub-forum feels like I walked into a party where everyone else is trippin' and I'm not. Am I the only one?
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And you know something is happening but you don't know what it is...do you Mr. Jones? sorry mkav.... Timothy Leary isn't dead, he's alive and well and fueling the tie dye squirrels, who are running the treadmill powering the minds of the great and near great....
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I'll Let You Be In My Dream If I Can Be In Your Dream
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Now go out on your front porch and sing: Yeah, it's comin' 'long fine And there ain't no water 'round Well if your house catches on fire And there ain't no water 'round Throw the baby out the window Let the god dam shack burn down Come ti yi yippe Ti yi yippee yippee yay Come ti yi yippe Ti yi yippee yippee yay
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Hi campers and camperettes- I've had three different kind folks bring up the fact that the Sunshine Daydream thread seems to be written in code, or that they can't quite get a handle on the issues being discussed. Please keep in mind that our Bus driver and resident wit is channeling the not only the spirit of the GD in their space-jams, but also the personalities of Jack Kerouac, Hunter Thompson, Neal Cassady and the allegorical spaciness inherent in those many years of special Kool-aid tests that Tom Wolfe wrote about so eloquently back in'68. The idea is for all of us to think "out-of-the-box" as we prepare for this grand reunion, or as some might say, just get out-there with it all (in a friendly way). Also, the Merry Pranksters took a bit of a bus ride back in '64, and the spirit of those sketchy fragmented experiences and stories, birthed during that journey, are also prevalent in the various comments we are all reading. As we get closer to our destination, please know that there may be a gradual increase in the number of posts that actually make sense, and will help to guide us to a safe landing. Until then, keep your tin-foil hats on with antennas pointed in the proper direction, tighten those seat-belts and enjoy the ride. For we are not just the best at what we do, we are the only ones that do what we do. cheers- Geo-the-voice-of-reason-meister
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so that's what we're doing? Cool.... Hey you tie dye squirrel...back on the treadmill... take it if you need it if you don't just pass it on.... Rocket J Squirrel.....out!
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This place is going to get stranger, so let's get on with the show, let's go. Next up abstract references to Talking Heads lyrics.
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But ya never know... I'm tense and nervous and I can't relax, I can't sleep cuz my beds on fire Don't touch me I'm a real live wire.... Ya all better run, run, run, run, run away! I'm talking a lot but I'm not saying anything! Mr T......out
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Reminds me of Mongo from Blazing Saddles....
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Except Horse polished off the whole pot of chili and forced his way into the campfire scene. Don't know what to with him sometimes.
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Sorry to here things are still a struggle. Everyone's still pulling for you. Got To Get Better In A Little While.
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Derek and the Dominos > Grateful Dead....for me....blasphemy to most but honesty is best....said it b4 will say it again...in my life and my travels ...Layla and other assorted love songs rings my bell... Makes me wanna cry....
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I got 2 tickets to the Stones at Arrowhead, which holds 70,000. Club Level 235 directly opposite the stage at the other end. Row 2. $268 each. Seems like a bargain, huh? Steve
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$117 here in the Buff brah....
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Nice, the Stones. Start Me Up. Enjoy!!!
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saw the Dead in '85 at Merriweather Post do "Keep on Growing" Bobby on vocals, not sure, it may be the only time they did it.
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Think it was...I was there.... Lovin me tedeschi trucks... Second coming of mad dogs and Englishmen meet Derek and the Dominos..... There's a thorn tree in the garden....
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The lack of a Santa Clara announcement, communication or even an acknowledgement of the possibility has driven me to depression. The lack of a response from the organization and its company/administration I consider seriously insulting. I'm taking a break from the day-to-day postings. Will check PMs and e-mails. Love you all, take care of each other...
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good memories, nothing left to doo....
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Just wanted to add my 2 cents, actually, 0.24 CAn, put it in the tip jar rereggrrr. Basically, thanks Geo for Keeping it real, and that's some Crazy horse James, just another canadian reference. Figure I bettter get it in before your avatar changes tomorrow. Is there a Dr. In the house? Klang is hanging on just barely.
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Throw another one in there, but who's counting?
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gotta scrape the shit right off your shoes.... @klang....it is what it is...Chicago or bust brah.... Don't abdicate the mayoral throne....Rob Ford wants in big time.... And If you want to you can lean on me....
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Horse has prohibited any future avatar changes. He has his CID package and he will be in Chicago. He will be at the front of the Pit, for his tickets are superior to mine. He is in absolute control of things on this end. It's all one long song.
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What's your horses name????? Call him Mr T....please gotta shake this persona....
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GDTRFB.... Godspeed, dude...this bus will still be rollin' if/when you decide come back. Until then, I'm outta gas bro trying to talk you down from off the ledge. All my lovin', Your Ringmaster. ps - many qualified SD peeps on the waiting list dying for name space on the back of our T so man-up and decide my friend - we "go to print" soon.
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Horse is his official stage name, verifiable on his website. But he's cool with "T" as a nickname. He's excited about the bling, but refuses to get a Mohawk. He just completed performing a masterful rendition of Bob Dylan's 115Th Dream with sunglasses on.
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I figured most of what you said is what's happnin but I'm still lost most of the time. it's all "teeth like baseballs, eyes like jellied fire"
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He's a horse with T mane...thanks for takin the load off off me and put the load right on T..... Klang can have the bling..... Trade it for a ducat perhaps....
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The bus came by and I got on... There was Mr T At the wheel on a bus to Never ever land...... Repeat after me.... I'm a deadhead and I miss Jerry.... Now in monotone all in unison ala David Gans... I know.... rrrrrrgrrrrr all in....
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sorry I brive a dus.... I nominate that Rob Ford supporter....Dorothy the meek... but thanks for the support.....
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Maybe we should forego the mayoral election. Only leads to corruption and empty promises anyway. As long as the dus arrives ontime it's all good.
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we don't need no stinking mayor..but the kid from TO would kick ass... I recommend Klang chime in....he still has the throne And yes the dus will always be on time......as long as I'm briving....
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That acid reunion looks to be the Deal. (and hoping Kaner recovers in time to save us in the post-season)
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rrrrgrrrr always keeps this bus right on time and yet he manages to keep the destination a mystery. Or is it, we know where we're going but we don't know where we've been? Either way we are best off leaving the driving to him. He is the walrus!!!!
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Not withstanding my earlier characterizations, and continuing the discussion, there are many ways one can view the thoughts and the happenstance responses that find their ways onto our fine Sunshine Daydream Home Thread. For instance, within the rambling stories that weave their collective ways through these fine forum threads, there is also a discussion, a sermon, a pleading, a dream, a dance, a song or three, and a reaching out. Whether it is from a Brother or a Sister or a Father or a Mother or a Daughter or a Son, it is real...or maybe not. But guaranteed, Somebody cares about Something, be it Real or Imagined, and they are letting all of us know. Turn up the Bass, Tune the Banjo, shut up during Space, I need a ticket, Who's on first, it's important, whatever it is. So we reads, and we posts, and we explore. We share. We anticipate, we plan, we rejoice and we get saddened....hopefully, the saddened moments are brief and fleeting, and if they are not, they are somewhat lessened by the comfort our family can give. We are fed, and we feed others. We are family. Sunshine DayDream: At Once a Thread, a Home, A Couch, A Bus, A Book, a Church, a Soapbox and Thank you very much rgrgrrgr, a dining room. A Pic-i-Nic? Certainly. over there, at the SE corner of the Buckingham Fountain, in that little grove of trees. Meet-ups start as soon as you can get there, and end after the last people say adios. Bring your own everything, and a bit more for your neighbor. A Mayor? We have several, they meet here. Not unlike the park bench over at the town square in Maintown, USA, populated with those Who Make The Important Decisions, they have this place. No one is in charge, each gets to be a blowhard as the baton is passed, and all issues are carefully pondered on before a proposal is offered or a decision is made. Each is a Mayor in His/Her own right. All of us get to drive, to give advice, to give directions or ask questions or provide answers or extend a helping hand or share an encouraging word. A Horse? Now that's another issue altogether. Hey you over there with your hand up...tell us about this horse deal. Film at Eleven...thanks for staying to the end....or is it.... PS I Miss Jerry too! geopondermeister
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Hey Folks: Not able to go to the Dear Jerry Show @ Merriweather Pavilion on 5/14. Looking to sell tickets at face value (ticket cost plus service charges, etc.) Row F seats 210 and 211 @ $200 each. Don't want to do eBay or Stubhub with all the service charges etc. Want to sell to a fan. Drop a line to billyv2930@gmail.com Thanks.......
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beautiful!