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  • Klangstone
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    In closing....
    Spent Sunday show with Jaleel, super cool cat and he was extremely appreciative of my offer for the extra ticket. When the last show was over we sat for a bit, had to soak it up as much as possible. Did not want to leave. So much to absorb and take in. I ran into a few SD peeps here and there at the shows. Fitting I would see Tami and Brad 1 last time Sunday night downstairs. What a trip man! You 2 are the coolest! What a musical magical journey I went on and it wouldn't even have been possible (or nearly half as enjoyable) without this fine group they call the Sunshine Daydreamers! I am very humbled and honored to have been elected mayor. I hereby retire as mayor but plan to be an active member of the group 'til the end of time (or my life) whichever comes first. P.S. Even on the plane flight home I would sit next to a young couple who were totally cool deadheads and we had a nice flight back together joking and remembering the shows.
  • Klangstone
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    Besides Trey...
    ...the rest of the band? Well, they kicked my ass those old farts! They can still put on a great show (or 5). Bobby sounded fantastic; Phil thrilled us with his bass work; and the Rhythm Devils were on the top of their game (that in itself worth the price of admission). Bruce was great, wish he would have sung more (like on Terrapin) but what can you do? Fireworks Sat. and Sun nights, the break music and images were outstanding. The light show was unlike anything I have ever seen for dead show and was totally top-notch. Shapiro put on an amazing set of shows and really did it up big. Like him or not, forgive him or not (for the ticket debacles), he put on a major spectacle and did it right in the end.
  • Klangstone
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    The music (my take)
    I think the shows were awesome. They really were Grateful Dead shows! The stage and the lighting, the screens and the images that were displayed. I mean, how could you not be moved by all of it? I was incredibly moved, Trey did a great job at attempting the impossible. He can't be Jerry and we all know that. He had some amazing moments and some not-so-amazing moments. He gelled with the band though, and it was a wonderful run of shows. I don't know how he pulled off learning all those songs. What a true performer and consummate professional. Trey embraced his role and really shined as lead guitarist for the dead this time around. I felt this was the best we have heard from this band in any iteration since Jerry left us. And there were some moments of brilliance where he was channeling Jerry and it was (again) pure magic. Those moments will last a lifetime and I will remember these shows always and appreciate the wonderful gift the band gave us by doing these shows....
  • Klangstone
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    My brother!
    ...my bro comes up to meet me on Sunday which was unbearably cool. He lives in St Louis and I don't get to see him very often. The magic continues. I overslept and barely made it to the train to make it to the River Architecture cruise. My bro was supposed to meet me at hotel but he was late and got lost. He made it down to the boat dock by 11, though, and watched me leave in the boat. I had to run from the train to a cab then ran to the boat. I don't know how I made it (credit the magical guardian angel). Me and my bro spent the mid-day together and had an early dinner laughing and reminiscing to the point of happy tears. Truly special time we had and what a surprise. I didn't think he was coming but was super happy to see him. Then he drops me off downtown for Sunday's show and what a finale it was...
  • Klangstone
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    One more Saturday night....
    ...Tired from the museum I trucked on and found something funky on the way to Shakedown street. So I ate it, and it was good. More Magic: I go up and visit Tony up in the nosebleeds as he asked me to come up and say Hi. That was so cool to meet up with Tony at his seat both Fri. and Sat. nights! When I arrived back in my sec. 324, a guy asked me to trade for a seat down in sec. 125. No brainer! Right place right time. My only complaint from that night was it was real smoky down there and I had some issues breathing. Lots of cigarretee smoking, and other stuff. Took my sandals off and wandered around the stadium looking for air. None of the concession stands had any. HMMMM? I did find that very odd (at the time). Had great people around me to help me get through the night alone as I had no seatmates other than the other 70,000. My neighbors were instrumental and of monumental help to me that night...
  • Klangstone
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    the picnic
    ...I was bit hungover as I had a REAL GOOD time at Friday's show. Super energetic rock and roll show that was. Hung out with Chris and Jeff (Mortatone), had a fantastic time! Feeling not so special I made it to the picnic about 20-30 minutes late. What a great feeling it was to go around and meet the group. What a great group of people we are! It truly was an amazing time and what a highlight for me personally. I never did anything quite like this before, meet people I have chatted with on the internet. It felt like home and I had known these people all my adult life. It really was a special moment. The field museum with the Jazz and Colors was off the hook (right after picnic). One trio had a sax that sounded like Stan Getz I shit you not (a personal jazz favorite of mine)! I told him that and he was very humbled by my compliment. can't stop smiling. Huge museum, amazing! GD50 exhibit mindblowing also with the tiger guitar (tears) and the envelopes and memorabilia! Sensory overload...
  • Klangstone
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    The magic that was my trip...
    (I am not saying good-bye more of a "'til next time" from me.) From the moment I sat down at the airport bar in Sacramento, waiting to come to Chicago, it had already begun. A very nice fellow who saw my dead shirt came up and sat next to me and we chatted, talked about SC and the upcoming shows. The magic was just beginning for Chicago for me (SD meet, magical show and rainbow had really started the whole thing June 27). I guess the magic was just on hold for a few days. But boy did it really kick in. Got in to CHI on time from my non-stop flight, caught a shuttle,got to the hotel and checked in half hour early. Got to the gig in time no problem. Let me say if anyone had a doubt about the staff at Soldier Field, that idea was squashed immediately. They were honestly the nicest people I have ever patronized at any concert or stadium event. I was completely blown away by their professionalism and customer service. Had great customer service at my hotel as well. Everyone I met along the way was just awesome, I couldn't stop smiling, laughing and having a great time....
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    Got me through those early years - way to go out... Holly is right - I do not believe there is an exit on this thing, but maybe a window. We'll leave it open for all y'all who are saying "goodbye." "Never Say Good Bye" Twilight on the frozen lake A north wind about to break On the footprints in the snow Silence down below. You're beautiful beyond words You're beautiful to me You can make me cry Never say goodbye. Because my dreams are made Of iron and steel With a big boquet of roses hanging down From the heavens to the ground. The crashing waves roll over me As I stand upon the sand And wait for you to come Grab hold of my hand. Oh baby, baby, baby blue You'll change your last name too You turned your hair to brown Love to see it hanging down.
  • Klangstone
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    Official mayor retirement :-(
    I am back and still recovering. Back to work yesterday. WHEW! I still can't believe what I experienced in Chicago (and Santa Clara). Sorry it took so long for my return. I have so much to say but it will have to come in increments. It was a daunting but exciting task to undertake alone, but of course I know oh so well that I was the furthest thing from being alone with all the dreamers and other kind folks I met along the way. Had the trip been for any other reason I might have really felt alone in Chicago. Meeting some of the dreamers in SC and then more (wish I could have met you all) in Chicago I felt a "strange" sense of belonging in this community (yes that's what we are a mini community inside the deadhead community) that is pure magic. I don't have any other explanation. The kindest friendliest people in the world are the deadheads and I saw this kindness and comfort throughout the entire trip. Thank you everyone in SD for the mayoral red carpet, and thank you to the entire deadhead community for the crazy kinship we all have and that was so evident in all these shows during my travels...
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    Holly, you are da briver.....Torch has been passed.... Make us proud..... You have been groomed and are ready to carry the load..... And let Stella sleep, she needs her sleep and her water..... were they ever here at all?.... but they kept on dancing.....
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GM I'm not trying for SC tickets as all my eggs are in the Chicago basket but I waited almost 3 months for my answer...happiness to have gotten a response from Elvis that my email had been sent and I didn't get it so yes indeed I'm in. So comparatively 5 days seems great. Good luck and a beautiful day to all.
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Good morning... Grab a mug and have a cup of joe...it's a special Jamaican roast... Fresh coconut milk and sugarcane...over there... Irie....
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Did you know????? In just the few short weeks Marye established this Sunshine Daydreamer's forum for us that we are now approaching our 1000th post? We are #2 in total posts on all of dead.net !! Time for some introspective analysis... What exactly does this tell us??? Hmmmmm.........
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Too much time on our hands... Ticking away...
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Ummm... I have spent many mornings in Negril greeting the morning with a cup of Blue Mountain..took a while to get over no half and half (spoiled American that I am :) Rasta Pasta at Alfred's..ohh now that's an idea SD Rasta Pasta Irie...
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Grandmas tearoom and her famous magic mushroom tea....looking at the cliff divers with kaleidoscope eyes.... Look for the girl with the sun in her eyes and she's gone!!! I was walking down the street concentrating on truckin' right... I don't like Reggae...I love it!!!
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Testing one ...two..three...avatar change technicals elude me even at post 900something.
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Hope that topic doesn't pertain to Klangstone....
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and the sweet memory of singing harmony to Bob Marley songs with the strolling guitar player at the (nearly deserted) Wyndham Rosehall restaurant. The smile on his face when he realized I knew every word to Redemption Song was like a sunrise. ...we sang every song that driver knew. Back to the salt mines. I can pick & shovel, too.
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Kristine... Dunn River Falls at Ocho Rios ain't too shabby either! Grab a cup of coffee...makes the mine work more bearable.... Hi ho hi ho.. It's off to work we go! We dig dig dig in a mine
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No way San Jose, no can do. I have become comfortably numb. Have two motel rooms, maximum occupancy 45 persons. 1.5 miles from Levi. No campfires allowed. I will always be around till closing time. May the horse be with you.
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To quote David Byrne.... I'm still waiting...I'm still waiting.... I can't get no Satisfaction I can't get me no credit card action... But I try, I try try try...
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You should not be fretting ever about not having half and half for your Blue Mountain (or your Kona for that matter). You should be sad that it was likely drip...you want to see what it brings out? Use a vac-pot (syphon) or pour-over...or better yet, an espresso made by an experienced barista...THEN you will never want anything else but Blue Mountain and Reggae I don't leave home without proper coffee gear...that is a must to start any day!
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So glad you made it brother.... Hop on the bus we are heading to Jamaica... Thanks to Cassaundra and my fellow dwarf for whetting the appetite... hey check out what's hiding in those wood carvings... Some green thumbs on this island... Those ladies over there will braid your hair for $5..... Grab a Red Stripe from the cooler.... The Wailers are tuning up..... One love one heart, let's praise the (insert deity of choice) and feel alright.... Praise whomever you'd like....I have many rivers to cross.... Rastafarii!
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oh, for some Jamaica Blue Mountain... Never you mind what da fella on da beach has in dat paper bag, mon!
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Or the dude wearing sunglass frames on the beach without lenses.... They're natural glasses, mon.... And trying to sell that questionable jizz colored milky liquid in a bottle....referred to as aloe... Rub this on your skin missy...you'll be as tan as me.... Gross me out...gag me with a spoon.... I don't like Jamaica, I LOVE IT!
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Sometimes we are sunglasses and sometimes we are umbrellas. Either way so happy to be a part of this. Too much sugar? Just add more coconut milk - also yum!!
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Get up in the mornin' See the dreaded Rastaman...smoke a spliff, Swim trew the rivas of Babylon, climb the mounts of Zion...
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Sorry, did it just cuz I could.... glad you liked my boys tunes.... Come to da Buff Friday....we are gonna pitch a wang dang doodle at the CD release party..... I know, left coast, better weather.... It's all good... Peace from my snow bank... ;-)
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tree days to go now - working for the next day Two days to go - working for the next day, yeah. Say we got - one day to go - working for the - Every day is work - work - work - work! ttfn
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Grumpy left you a red stripe...what a curmudgeon... Love that word, not as much as sarsaparilla, but it's a close second... Oh yeah...I'm the taxman.... Goo goo g' joob! Means I miss Jerry in Walrus....
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GD 50th update: We are now answering emails for anyone who is still in "limbo". We do not have seat locations at this time. The Fabulous Envelope Art contest winners have selected and notified! It was a difficult task, choosing the finalists, as each and every envelope is an incredible piece of art, many being museum worthy. http://www.gdtstoo.com/GDTSTOOupdate.html
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Trying to contain my enthusiasm - a Pending Charge just posted to my credit card from music today. It's different than a posted transaction. Kind of like a hotel pre-authorization.
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Sounds like the real deal.... Congrats in advance.... Have a cold one....
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You've been holding back on your artistic talent.
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Mine was a picture of a cow eating grass... "Where's the Grass?" you ask.. "Cow ate it all" I say.. "Where's the cow?" you ask... "He left, no sense hanging around..." Apparently, the GDTStoo folks thought it looked too much like Rgrgrgr's Polar bear/snowstorm envelope. got my pink slip early on...only it was white too. Thank you for your attention. We now return you to your regular scheduled forum posts.
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Lots of posts on the big board of peoples CC's being charged for their SC tickets. Any SD'ers have any luck? My ability to get tickets continues to be a whopping 0 %. And I'm not even going to SC - they'll be miracled to any SD'er or head who wants them @ face.
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I did not attempt to get tickets to SC because I didn't think I could afford the time away and the $ for going to SC AND FTW, despite my lovely wife's encouragement to go for it (last run and all)...I am now having serious not-a-buyer's remorse for passing on the SC lotto. I still may try to figure out a way to get to SC but need to continue to ruminate on that for a while. so, if anything is still available after my rumination period, I'll just havta look around.
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If I'm in you are...nothing yet...promised tix to Prop...he got em....Klanger? Don't know what hot Mikes up to...check this thread if confused....
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I'm in the lotto mis too dude for a pair, option 1 (~ $1K) both nights. If I hit, you'll know about it so hit be up bro! I will not be in SC. Gotta save-up my Sturgis $$ for Aug. Shit, looks like now we may be back in Chicago in September for Zac Brown at Wrigley too - frickin' nuts !!! BTW, ZBB puts on a KILLER show. Amazing musicians.
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Got my rejection email...sorry guys...rrrrrgrrrrr out of Cali.... Hot Mike and mcav....Godspeed! May your miracle come.....
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Just got my rejection e-mail for MO. Glad I had a plan B! Going to Cali for the warm up Going to CHI for the good-bye
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Received my e-pinkie too gang....sorry: We regret to inform you that you were not selected for tickets. Please note that your card was not charged and your number will be deleted from our system. For any customer service related questions, please contact customerservice@ticketstoday.com
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So glad you made it back... Congratulations.....
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Received my e-pinkie moments ago... We regret to inform you that you were not selected for tickets. Please note that your card was not charged and your number will be deleted from our system. For any customer service related questions, please contact customerservice@ticketstoday.com
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My pre-coffee rant this morning was out of line. (even though it was entirely tounge in cheek) Apparently I am one one of Shapiro's Illuminati cronies ...Just got conf for 2 tix/ Sat+Sun They split the seat assignments, requested any both nights, got P5 sat, P1 sun. . Now just got to figger a way to pull off the logistics.
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you magnificent bastard.... congrats...see what a good cup of Jamaican can do... Rastafarii!!!!!
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dude, keep that wife. The women are smarter, ya know.
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dude, keep that wife. The women are smarter, ya know. So much so, that it needed to be said twice! Dunno, now dead.net thinks I'm a bot. Makes me put in one of those word puzzles, then posts twice. I think that's my cue that I've been on-line too long today. Therefore, I shall bid you good night and sweet dreams.
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Cousin ,mom, and me no ticket s
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...smarter than the man in every way..... point taken... hi ho hi ho....its home from work I go!!!!! peace out kids.... breakfast ready in 9 hours and 50 minutes.... mmmmm.....french toast..... then back to the Cumberland mine.... that's where I mainly miss Jerry.....
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Alton Brown's recipe is to die for. Especially w/raspberries.
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Yay!!For real they picked yours? Did you post a pic of it and I missed it?