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  • KristineD
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    the rest of it is so freakin' weird, we'll just close with the weirdest of it...softly. When all else fails We can whip the horse's eyes And make them sleep And cry I really am logging off now! :-)
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    Here comes old Rosie she's looking mighty fine Here comes hot Nancy she's steppin' right on time There go the street lights bringin on the night Here come the men faces hidden from the light All through the shadows they come and they go With only one thing in common They got the fire down below Here comes the rich man in his big long limousine Here comes the poor man all you got to have is green Here comes the banker and the lawyer and the cop One thing for certain it ain't never gonna stop When it all gets too heavy That's when they come and go With only one thing in common They got the fire down below It happens out in Vegas happens in Moline On the blue blood streets of Boston Up in Berkeley and out in Queens And it went on yesterday and it's going on tonight Somewhere there's somebody ain't treatin' somebody right And he's looking out for Rosie and she's looking mighty fine And he's walking the streets for Nancy And he'll find her everytime When the street light flicker bringing on the night Well they'll be slipping into darkness slipping out of sight All through the midnight Watch 'em come and watch 'em go With only one thing in common They got the fire down below
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    We don't need no stinkin' room..... We got ba dus...... Cmon baby take a chance with us.... This is the end Beautiful friend This is the end My only friend, the end Of our elaborate plans, the end Of everything that stands, the end No safety or surprise, the end I'll never look into your eyes...again Can you picture what will be So limitless and free Desperately in need...of some...stranger's hand In a...desperate land Lost in a Roman...wilderness of pain And all the children are insane All the children are insane Waiting for the summer rain, yeah There's danger on the edge of town Ride the King's highway, baby Weird scenes inside the gold mine Ride the highway west, baby Ride the snake, ride the snake To the lake, the ancient lake, baby The snake is long, seven miles Ride the snake...he's old, and his skin is cold The west is the best The west is the best Get here, and we'll do the rest The blue bus is callin' us The blue bus is callin' us Driver, where you taken' us The killer awoke before dawn, he put his boots on He took a face from the ancient gallery And he walked on down the hall He went into the room where his sister lived, and...then he Paid a visit to his brother, and then he He walked on down the hall, and And he came to a door...and he looked inside Father, yes son, I want to kill you Mother...I want to...fuck you C'mon baby, take a chance with us C'mon baby, take a chance with us C'mon baby, take a chance with us And meet me at the back of the blue bus Doin' a blue rock On a blue bus Doin' a blue rock C'mon, yeah Kill, kill, kill, kill, kill, kill This is the end Beautiful friend This is the end My only friend, the end It hurts to set you free But you'll never follow me The end of laughter and soft lies The end of nights we tried to die This is the end
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    Mama told me when I was young Come sit beside me, my only son And listen closely to what I say. And if you do this It will help you some sunny day. Take your time... Don't live too fast, Troubles will come and they will pass. Go find a woman and you'll find love, And don't forget son, There is someone up above. [Chorus:] And be a simple kind of man. Be something you love and understand. Baby, be a simple kind of man. Oh won't you do this for me son, If you can? Forget your lust for the rich man's gold All that you need is in your soul, And you can do this if you try. All that I want for you my son, Is to be satisfied. [Chorus] Boy, don't you worry. You'll find yourself. Follow your heart, And nothing else. You can do this, If you try. All that I want for you my son, Is to be satisfied. [Chorus] Baby, be a simple, be a simple man Oh, be something you love and understand Baby, be a simple kind of man
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    Well you're dirty and sweet, clad in blackDon't look back and I love you You're dirty and sweet, oh yeah Well you're slim and you're weak You've got the teeth of a hydra upon you You're dirty sweet and you're my girl. Chorus: Get it on, bang the gong , get it on Get it on, bang the gong, get it on You're built like a car, you've got a hub cap diamond star halo You're built like a car, oh yeah You're an untamed youth that's the truth with your cloak full of eagles You're dirty sweet and you're my girl. how bout we all get a room.....
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    My baby she may not a-lookLike one of those bunnies out of a Playboy Club But she got somethin' much greater than gold Crazy 'bout that girl 'cause she got so much soul I said she got the kind of lovin' Kissin' and a-huggin' Sure is mellow Glad that I'm her fellow and I know That she knocks me off my feet Have mercy on me 'Cause she knocks me off my feet There is no girl in the whole world That can love me like you do My baby when she walks by All the fellows go, ooooooo, and I know why It's simply 'cause that girl she looks so fine And if she ever leaves me I would lose my mind She got the kind of lovin' Kissin' and a-huggin' Sure is mellow Glad that I'm her fellow and I know That she knocks me off my feet Have mercy on me 'Cause she knocks me off my feet, hey There is no girl in the whole world That can love me like you do Yeah, everybody in the neighborhood Will testify that my girl she looks so good And she's so fine She'd give eyesight to the blind And if she ever leaves me I would lose my mind She got the kind of lovin' Kissin' and a-huggin' Sure is mellow Glad that I'm her fellow and I know That she knocks me off my feet Have mercy on me 'Cause she knocks me off my feet There is no girl in the whole world That can love me like you do Baby, yeah, you got that soulful feel Yeah, it's all right Mercy, mercy g'night from those true sons of Chicgoland, The Buckinghams... have a good weekend, y'all
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    Well, its 8 o'clock in Boise, Idaho I'll find my limo driver Mister, take us to the show I done made some plans for later on tonight I'll find a little queen And I know I can treat her right. [Chorus] What's your name, little girl? What's your name? Shootin' you straight, little girl? Won't you do the same?. Back at the hotel Lord we got such a mess It seems that one of the crew Had a go with one of the guests, oh yes Well, the police said we can't drink in the bar What a shame Won't you come upstairs girl And have a drink of champagne What's your name, little girl? What's your name? Shootin' you straight, little girl? For there ain't no shame. [Chorus] [Chorus] 9 o'clock the next day And I'm ready to go I got six hundred miles to ride To do one more show, oh no Can I get you a taxi home It sure was grand When I come back here next year I wanna see you again What was your name, little girl? What's your name? Shootin' you straight, little girl? Well there ain't no shame What was your name, little girl? What's your name? Shootin' you straight, little girl? Won't you do the same? That's right it's Miami or Ellie Mae....but I prefer Holly.....
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    I was cutting the rug Down at a place called The Jug With a girl named Linda Lu When in walked a man With a gun in his hand And he was looking for you know who. He said, "Hey there fellow, With the hair colored yellow, Watcha tryin' to prove? 'Cause that's my woman there And I'm a man who cares And this might be all for you." I was scared and fearing for my life. I was shakin' like a leaf on a tree. 'Cause he was lean, mean, Big and bad, Lord, Pointin' that gun at me. I said, "Wait a minute, mister, I didn't even kiss her. Don't want no trouble with you. And I know you don't owe me But I wish you'd let me Ask one favor from you." [Chorus] "Won't you give me three steps, Gimme three steps mister, Gimme three steps towards the door? Gimme three steps Gimme three steps mister, And you'll never see me no more." Well the crowd cleared away And I began to pray As the water fell on the floor. And I'm telling you son, Well, it ain't no fun Staring straight down a forty-four. Well he turned and screamed at Linda Lu And that's the break I was looking for. And you could hear me screaming a mile away As I was headed out towards the door yes, please...
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    damn girl.... Ronnie Van Zant..RIP.... talk about a band who made a deal with the Devil..... Shoulda asked the Lord above for Mercy..... Take me if you please....
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    Hey buddy, I agree. I am a changed person as well. I met up with you folks to try to get a taste of the vibe and I got a whole soul full! Those talking trash obviously are not as attune to the cosmic vibrations reverberating through Chicago that weekend as we. Well I used to wake the mornin' Before the rooster crowed Searchin' for soda bottles To get myself some dough Brought 'em down to the corner Down to the country store Cash 'em in and give my money To a man named Curtis Lowe [Verse 2] Old Curt was a black man With white curly hair When he had a fifth of wine He did not have a care He used to own an old Dobro Used to play across his knee I'd give old Curt my money He'd play all day for me [Chorus] Play me a song Curtis Lowe, Curtis Lowe Well I got your drinkin' money Tune up your Dobro People said he was a'useless Them people all were fools 'Cause Curtis Lowe was the finest picker To ever play the blues [Verse 3] Well he looked to be 60 Maybe I was 10 Momma used to whoop me But I'd go see him again I'd clap my hands, stomp my feet Tryin' to stay in time Well he'd play me a song or two Then take another drink of wine [Chorus] Play me a song Curtis Lowe, Curtis Lowe Well I got your drinkin' money Tune up your Dobro People said he was a'useless Them people all were fools 'Cause Curtis Lowe was the finest picker To ever play the blues [Verse 4] On the day old Curtis died Nobody came to pray Old preacher said some words And they chucked him in the clay Well he lived a lifetime Playin' the black man's blues And on the day he lost his life That's all he had to lose [Chorus w/alternate ending] Play me a song Curtis Lowe, yeah Curtis Lowe I wish that you was here So everyone would know People said you was a'useless But them people all were fools 'Cuz Curtis your the finest picker To ever play the blues
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This party is going to work out real smooth. Just exactly perfect. If not, it will be an epic catastrophe. We only hope if there are resulting prison sentences that they aren't to harsh.
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Got the better half blessing....put in for 2 nights lottery...but gotta stay with Langley...otherwise cardboard box.... Gonna be a busy 3 weeks Santa Clara, Chicago and Glimmer Twins in da Buff..... Satisfaction!
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Happy with Chicago then 10 days in Aug for Sturgis - these ole bones can't take any more. Oh man, that's it - the dead need to play @ The Buffalo Chip !!!
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If the Dead come to the Buff...the back 40 is yours....already have those maple leaves in the spare bedroom but plenty of camping space for all.... California...prophet on the burning shore....
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Let the ticket hunt, part deux, commence in t-minus two one go! I hope I have enough good karma to sustain a double miracle find....
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My thinking is: secure as many tickets as possible in the hands of True Heads through the lottery, then get busy in a massive swap meet with Californians holding Chi-town tickets who would rather trade and stay close to home. Let's secure those new tickets, folks.
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I'd have to roll the Iron Horse out and pack the saddlebags for that one. Polish up the custom made Jerry Garcia air cleaner cover and SYF derby cover and head to the Badland's a third time.
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Same here. Just gonna enjoy chicago for whatever happens and go back home
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Some pretty funny posts here! Would have to clear it with my wife...(good luck) Great news indeed!
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Here it comes, here it comes.....it's just your 19th nervous breakdown.... As Michael Jackson sang.... I'll be there....
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Party is on!!!! You better get back on KFOG, they are making hourly announcements giving details on your festival extravaganza. This is way to big to stop. Give Mrs. Klangstone a big kiss for T-horse. Don't Turn Around, Wah Uh Oh, Der Kommisar is back in town Wah, Uh, Oh
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I have a little free time tonight. I was thinking of re-editing Buzz and have been looking into making a flag. What says the SSDDers?
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Carry on my wayward son.... Bus on autopilot and Sgt Pupper riding shotgun..... What could go wrong....? Oh oh Donna on the radio..... Ooooohhyeahhhhhhhayyyahhh... Hey dog keep your eyes on the road and your paws upon the wheel!!!
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Adds nice touch to the festive atmosphere. This is a wonderful group of people on an amazing outing.
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bark bark bark..... Here fido....
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Flag away, brother - great call !! Wave it wide and high...
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Suede shoes..... Welcome back brah.... Now shake the hand that shook the hand..... Of geomeister and klangman chan!!!!
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What the hell? I take a few hours out of my FTW obsession to see my Orioles get smacked in the kiester by a flock of Canadian ballplayers... and the whole galactic paradigm shifts! web service was down on my phone, now i'm hours behind on the next wave of anxiety. Can I/Should I go? I'll definitely put in for tix, Graceful is spot on with that, they can always be shared by those not looking to exploit. Can someone help me clear these flight/hotel searches from my browser history before the wife gets home?. I miss Jerry.
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No disrespect to the great white north, eh? Bunch of us are in for the west..... I'm going lottery, so's #88, seems Nanuk and a few others went CID VIP... It's all good.... We are all VIPs in Klangland.... And I know
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Dear Abby, Less than six hours ago everything was stable. All navigation systems were programmed and functioning perfectly. Compass pointed to Terrapin. Now east and west are all screwed up. Target destination is permanently fixed on Chicago. And that's just the way I want it. And now I'm trying to plot a course that gets us to Chicago via Santa Clara. Please help me Abby cause all I have now is an obnoxious horse giving me advice.
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Dear Abby and her sister Ann Landers are trying to score extra ducats to Levi's....they bought CID VIP....with a handful of our SD crew....who needs them.... Once, we were one in body and one in purpose....so what, we whack ten or so names off the shirt....Tami make it happen....grrrrrrrlllll. Scrap the design, screw the fountain and let's all go solo....Jeff and Tami worked hard, but hey the Dead are going home and giving back to the left coast...as they should....we don't matter. We don't know each other, we are a motley crew of obsessed strangers, friends without faces who are jeopardizing our retirement, marriages, careers and lives, all for one final weekend celebrating a band that ended in 1995.....and the leader of the band is dead for God sakes..... This is going down the shitter quick Dudley.....was it Santa Clara or Mr. Ed...or David Gans....I don't know..... And if it does.... It doesn't make up for the fact that I still am a Deadhead and I miss Jerry..... My name is staying on the shirt and I will be in Chicago.... Who's with me.....
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Just hope it doesn't turn out like the time you fired up the frat house, said them same words, who's with me, and charged out of the room. You aren't wearing a toga right now are you?
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Look for much of that keister kicking to continue through the weekend.Go Jays!
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Food fight.... Beefarino for all..... I'm goin commando here! Chicago or bust... Ok so we got 88, Dudley the horse, Nell n me.... So we whack 26 names.... We're all good, I'd like to add Sgt. Pupper.....
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Dude, just get the wife an SD t-shirt. It works!
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if i can ever get confirmation of my tix! i have copies of my cashed MOs...still no email from Elvis though. GO TRIBE!
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And my name should still be on the shirt, unless tfonts has it removed for my insubordination!
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I'm in dammit! And I'm bringing a damn strawberry cream cheese pie dammit! And plastic forks too dammit!
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Life is all about compromise. This old adage worked beautifully. My gal has been a life-long Cubbie fan. I don't follow baseball until the playoffs begin. She likes the Grateful Dead but is far from being a fanatic (like me). The last big thing on her bucket list is seeing the Cubs at Wrigley Field, she has wanted to do this for over fifty years. I score the Cubs tickets and before she's recovered I hit her with the news that the Dead are going to be there that same weekend. What a surprise. Oh no, it's going to be the last time I can ever see them. I now have a green light to search for tickets almost no matter what the cost. She still thinks the main reason for going to Chicago is to see the Cubs. Small price to pay, I think.
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Nice, you're in like Flynn! I too have a similar sitch with the wife, she likes 'em to a point but not nearly to the level that I revel.
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Today was such a good day I could hardly contain it. Good thing there is a river mote of posts and notes here to calm me down... can't get through them all I'm skimming most. 6 day work weeks got me taaahred... gotta get that dough though! No scalping for me, no sireeee. Either I or a family member in the show on my tickets. Can't wait to see if we all get tickets to SC... My t-shirt line will be incorrect then but small price, eh? Can't wait to see you guys in the park. Looks like we will literally have our flag flying high thanks to Totem? Trying to map out if one of us can stash some brightly colored umbrellas at the ho-tel. Good for spotting each other and a spot in the shade. Peace and nightzzz
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hey how many are trying to do both shows I am trying sent in request hopefully they will come thru would be great to make a week of great music
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Morning campers....Oooooh my, what a day ithat was. Left coasters in a frenzy, east coasters hopes dashed....a new round of anticipation, and possible heartbreak. I can't do CID two weeks in a row but can do a lottery and leave on a jet plane.... or miracle a Few.... I propose a separate forum to discuss Levi Stadium plans..... As we get closer to the shows, these subforums will have more specifics re. our respective Crusades.... It will preserve the spirit of SD and allow the character of Levi to develop a life of its own.... Wishing everyone a blessed Saturday... so which way do we go, George? We're happy as fish and gorgeous as geese and wonderfully clean in the morning.....
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(((and less for the Santa Clara bound))) Patch those sails, shine those rails, and bondo the van! The Sunshine Daydreamers are hitting the road again. cue Willie
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Good Morning All! A glorious sunrise, and a wonderful Saturday to you. First things first....We Are Sunshine Daydreamers, whether we are the left coasters or the Chi-dreamers, we are one and won are we. We stay true to our roots, this forum, and post away in all abandon. 'cept you rgrrrgrrgr, you gotta drive. And a fine job you are doing. Steady on, Daddio, keep on course, stopover in Santa Scara for a field trip to see the Californai hippies, then onward to Chicago. Our T-shirt might be just fine. Our vision certainly is. A mini-tour for the Dead, a choice for us all, and music to rock our souls. Let's see how things shake down Rjjjrrrrjjjr and all. We'll talk it up on the email thread and then go public. If the cats and kittens wanna play elsewhere, because there is another weekend to party, then so-be-it. We can do both here just fine. Maybe the left side of the bus can be the SC-bound folks, and the right-righteous side be the Chi-town Irregulars. ciao, tally ho, pass the sugar, thanks. Geoallisokmeister
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That flag has a nice buzz to it.... Have a great weekend to you and yours.... Hey Willie...buzzed already it's not even 9 am.... sing it.... "Roll me up and smoke me when I'm gone" Not that one.... Making music with my friends and I can't wait to get on the road again.....
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The wizard has spoken.... Come one come all, step right up, step right up.... Georgie, I'm our driving wheel.... But gonna trade in these wheels for a double decker.... More room to roam.... Next step..... Ahhh, who cares as long as we're together..... Hey JeffTOOO ( the other other one) Need some speakers up top.... Too much...the magic bus!!!!!
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strawberry cream cheese pie sounds delicious, although probably too far back in the thread to be relevant. i doubt it cares. so happy for you left-coasters!! A "nya nya" to those that sneered at the notion that the band actually does give a crap about its family. joining Stella in the six-day grind (although i'm salaried so who's it all for anyway?) gotta focus, so a passing wave, and back to the path right foggy.
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I got the official word from Elvis 2 a.m....I'm in for FTW!!! Apparently, I'm one of the knuckleheads who did not list his email on the 3x5. So ... for the extra anguish wondering if I'm in or out... I blem myself. My email number was #33!!!! So I could have known 2 months ago. what an idiot. Anyway, I'll see you all in Chicago...I can say confidently now. I f. I feel really lucky. Other stuff. I can't make SC. But we did make 2 hotel reservations just in case, which my wife just cancelled. Grab em if you need em and if they're still there... Hilton and Marriott, Santa Clara
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Wow, good news indeed....#33....incredible brother..... How do you like our new bus.... Hope you don't mind....but we will be making a stop in Santa Clara....before Chicago, No tix no problem, Shapiro promised me a live feed on the big screen we are hooking up ....so you can hang on the bus in the lot and get the best of both worlds....double fun (Robert Palmer reference) Hey hey Julia...you're looking so peculiar!
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thanks.SC is tempting...wish i could be on the bus for the whole mini tour. time and money always get in the way.
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Awesome, that is music to your ears, and ours too! Congrats! geohappymeister
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No worries....I will take you there in the theater of the mind.... Stay on the bus and I promise you will enjoy the ride..... Hey Dudley....can't you bus train that horse... Now clean that up! Gross.....
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lol and congrats. Chicago!
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Awesome news! This seems to be the weekend for all good things in all good time.