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    Be our lucky day...... and we bid you goodnight.... But not before knocking boots one last time on ba dus...... I been around the world I've seen a million girls Ain't one of them got What my lady she got She stealin' the spotlight Knocks me of my feet She's enough to start a landslide Just a walkin' down the street Wearin' dresses so tight And lookin' dynamite About to blow me out No doubt about it can't live without it The girls got rhythm (girls got rhythm) The girls got rhythm (girls got rhythm) She got the back seat rhythm (back seat rhythm) The girls got rhythm She's like a lethal brand Too much for any man She gives me first degree She really satisfy me Love me till I'm legless Achin' and sore Enough to stop a freight train Or start the third world war You know I'm losin' sleep But I'm in too deep Like a body needs blood No doubt about it can't live without it The girls got rhythm (girls got rhythm) The girls got rhythm (girls got rhythm) She got the back seat rhythm (back seat rhythm) The girls got rhythm You know she move like sin And when she let me in It's like liquid love No doubt about it can't live without it The girls got rhythm (girls got rhythm) The girls got rhythm (girls got rhythm) She got the back seat rhythm (back seat rhythm) The girls got rhythm You know she really got the rhythm (girls got rhythm) She got the back seat rhythm (back seat rhythm) Rock 'n' roll rhythm (rock 'n' roll rhythm) The girls got rhythm rrrrrgrrrrr has lost his mind.....Sarge has left the building.....
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    After meeting the SD group in person and experiencing the best concert experience I have ever been to, I have to admit I am the better man for it. So many kind people, so much coolness and kindness and love. I am the better man for it. So many amazing things went down, the vibe was one I have never felt before. So for someone to say that any of these were not Grateful Dead shows, it's all bullshit. I was there, man, it was the dead in just about every aspect, in some ways it was way better than the mid-nineties scene. When I hear about people (like that jackass Terry Boers) bashing on this band or the event in general, I just laugh. Some people just don't get it. I get it, and I got it 10-fold at FTW, a fantastic spectacle it was... I am so blessed to have been part of it...
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    Hope everyone has a great weekend! Here in STL ...it looks like rain. Don't ask me What you know is true Don't have to tell you I love your precious heart I I was standing You were there Two worlds collided And they could never tear us apart We could live For a thousand years But if I hurt you I'd make wine from your tears I told you That we could fly 'Cause we all have wings But some of us don't know why I I was standing You were there Two worlds collided And they could never ever tear us apart
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    Have a great weekend con su familia Miguel....
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    I'm moving through some changes I'll never be the same Something you did touched me There's no one else to blame The love we had has fallen The love we used to share We've given up pretending As if you didn't care Change changing places Root yourself to the ground Capitalize on this good fortune One word can bring you round Changes I look into the mirror I see no happiness All the warmth I gave you Has turned to emptiness The love we had has fallen The love we used to share You've left me here believing In love that wasn't there Change changing places Root yourself to the ground Word to the wise, well you get what's coming One word can bring you round Changes But when I look into your eyes and try to find out how There's no way to save it now and everything I feel Changes Keep looking for Changes Changes For some reason you're questioning why I always believe it gets better One difference between you and I Your heart is inside your head One word from you, one word from me A clear design on your liberty Who could believe when love has gone How we move on like everyone Only such fools Only such jealous hearts Only through love changes come Change changing places Root yourself to the ground Capitalize on this good fortune One word can bring you round Changes One road to loneliness It's always the same One road to happiness It's calling your name Change changing places Changes Root yourself to the ground Capitalize on this good fortune One word can bring you round Changes Change changing places Changes Root yourself to the ground Word to the wise, well you get what's coming One word, one word can bring you round Changes YES!
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    nighttime in the switching yard here.... I will leave you with a Puppers choice..... Only you know and I know All the lovin' we've got to show So don't refuse to believe it By reading too many meanings 'Cause you know that I mean what I say So don't go, and never take me the wrong way You know you can't go on gettin' your own way 'Cause if you do, it's gonna get you someday We're both here to be pleasin' Oh, no, no, not deceivin' But it's hard to believe in Ah yeah, when you've been so mistreated 'Cause you know that I mean what I say So don't go, and never take me the wrong way You know you can't go on gettin' your own way 'Cause if you do, it's gonna get you someday If I seem to mislead you It's just my craziness comin' through But when it comes down to just two Ah, I ain't no crazier than you 'Cause you know that I mean what I say So don't go, and never take me the wrong way You know you can't go on gettin' your own way 'Cause if you do, it's gonna get you someday Only you know and I know Only you know and I know Only you know and I know, oh yeah Only you know and I know, oh yeah, get up Have y'all a great weekend.....back Monday....God willing and the creek don't rise.... Holly keep ba dus in good shape, we may need it sooner rather than later..... C'mon Sarge.....let's go for a walk......
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    Kristine, I was gonna play comin home yesterday.... I've got a never-ending love for you From now on that's all I want to do From the first time we met I knew I'd have a never-ending love for you (remaining verses—all voices, including "Friends") I've got a never-ending love for you From now on that's all I want to do From the first time we met I knew I'd have a never-ending love for you After all this time of bein' alone We can love one another, give for each other From now on (rest) It's so good I can hardly stand it Never-ending love for you From now on that's all I want to do From the first time we met I knew I'd sing my never-ending song of love for you (scat) After all this time of bein' alone We can love one another, live for each other From now on (rest) It's so good I can hardly stand it Never-ending love for you From now on that's al I want to do From the first time we met I knew I'd sing my never-ending song of love for you I've got a never-ending love for you FADE: From now on that's all I want to do
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    found the LP for 25 cents back in 1980..... In my top 5 ever since.....along with Abbey Road, Layla....and two others..... Stan, I think we are Siamese twins separated at birth.... I was standing by the window On a cold and cloudy day When I saw the hearse come rolling To carry my mother away Will the circle be unbroken Bye and bye Lord bye and bye There's a better home a waiting In the sky Lord in the sky I said to the undertaker Undertaker please drive slow For that body you are carrying Lord I hate to see her go Well I followed close behind her Tried to hold up and be brave But I could not hide my sorrow When they laid her in that grave I went back home Lord that home was lonesome Since my mother, she was gone All my brothers and sisters crying What a home so sad and alone
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    Been out on the road'Bout six months too long I want you so bad I can hardly stand it I'm so tired And I'm all alone We'll soon be together And that's it I'm comin' home To your love Hitchhiking on the turnpike All day long Nobody seemed to notice They just pass me on by To keep from going crazy I got to sing my song Got a whole lot of lovin' And baby that's why I'm comin' home To your love Comin' home, yeah Comin' home Comin' home Comin' home
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    Delaney and Bonnie.....Motel Shot 1971.... Add it to your must have albums.... You will thank me later.... Hey listen mister I need some place to stay tonight A small hotel will do just fine Give me directions please I think I'll find my way alright I'm only passin' through this time 'Cause there's a long road ahead and A lot to leave behind There's a Long Road Ahead Gonna leave it all Leave it all Leave it all behind It's been a long time since I've had a bite to eat So can you spare me a quarter I've walked a thousand miles I need to soothe my tired feet and That's the gospel truth mister 'Cause there's a long road ahead and A lot to leave behind There's a Long Road Ahead Genna leave it all Leave it all Leave it all behind
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Submitted by tfonts on Fri, 04/17/2015 - 10:39

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I'm on the same clock as rrrrrgrrrrr.....holy crap. We probably got the new AARP mag at the same time yesterday too.
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Submitted by Totem on Fri, 04/17/2015 - 10:50

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Buzz is being redeveloped for a flag. Stay tuned!
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Submitted by Boo469 on Fri, 04/17/2015 - 10:51

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and I don't mix too well, more of a night owl, luckily for me my employer is relaxed and I can show up any time between 7 and 10
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Submitted by Totem on Fri, 04/17/2015 - 10:54

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Is anyone else planning to go to the Rex Benefit on 7/2 at the Chicago Theater?
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Submitted by Totem on Fri, 04/17/2015 - 11:23

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He sees the blues song sung blue Yet the blue sky sings green He travels the fastest who travels alone
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Submitted by Totem on Fri, 04/17/2015 - 11:25

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That's what sick days are for
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Submitted by StellaMoon on Fri, 04/17/2015 - 15:53

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Between PDT and my night-owl-ness, I can certainly take the wheel for the last leg here... When tfonts sends out our morning email I know it's time for me to bid you goodnight! Oopsie - gotta go to work - I'll keep my foot on the pedal but someone else's gotsta take the wheel for a sec...
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Going to the roadhouse gonna have a real good time.... Back on the bus......wake me when you need a break.... rrrrrgrrrrr is back....and proud of his boy...a good night in da Buff.... Party on Garth....ummm Chandra.....
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Submitted by bobby69 on Fri, 04/17/2015 - 20:36

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I didn't know about it, but already grabbed a set of U2 tix for that night at the United Center, I believe Chris did as well after I mentioned it on here a while back. I haven't seen them since 87 Joshua Tree tour and I'm curious. On another note, Do you know anything about that trade you saw today on Cash or Trade.....the Chicago for Santa Clara deal? I only ask because an hour before that Tom distributed his extras to people who requested them, of which I was one. Then I know people tried to contact him regarding the trade. I'm just wondering if anything ever became of that, because I'm in the process of booking travel from Pennsylvania to Santa Clara based on the fact that he said I was getting tix from him. I tried to reach out to him with no response as of yet. If you or anyone knows anymore or is in touch with him, can you fill me in,...kinda sweating over it now. Thanks,...hope all is well with everyone,....goodnight
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Submitted by properlejdi on Fri, 04/17/2015 - 20:36

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Glad the show went well - People without tix - there is a dude selling four $215 tix to Chicago all or nuttin...I am good for one each night if there are three other SD people who are interested, I have pm'd the dude but need backers...people without? Stella? I need likely two others and I know that list has a lot of yellow for Chicago...
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Submitted by ASL on Fri, 04/17/2015 - 20:49

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I need 2 for Fridayvfor sure, the open to whatever. I'm in. Let's see if he responds.
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Submitted by ASL on Fri, 04/17/2015 - 20:50

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I need 2 for Friday for sure, then open to whatever. I'm in. Let's see if he responds.
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Submitted by bobby69 on Fri, 04/17/2015 - 21:33

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Disregard previous post, just got an E-mail from Tom, He must be burning the Midnight oil as well. He's a man of his word, so I'm going to Santa Carla YeeeeHaawwwww!!!!!
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Submitted by teanders999 on Fri, 04/17/2015 - 21:37

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Based on the spreadsheet it looks like you and your friend will be fine. If not, I can get my hands on a pair for SC Saturday for you, beyond the pair I already have on the spreadsheet. Can't help with Sunday, but Saturday is 100%. PM me if you want to do that--$119.50 (P3) seats, although the location is a little unclear due to an error in my confirmation email. Edited: Ha! Never mind, just saw your last post. Congrats.
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Submitted by bobby69 on Fri, 04/17/2015 - 21:45

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i have a friend in need for all three that's why i have yellow on spreadsheet. I know he'd love one for each night providing they are not obstructed or side stage. you can count on me for 3
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Submitted by properlejdi on Fri, 04/17/2015 - 21:54

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Hey Bobby check your PM...I have contacted the guy with them - it is out of my hands now...all I can do is hope and smile. I am in at SC so meh I am happy either way. Chris has made my week. I don't know that I wanna flood the dude with requests as I am sure he is going to be flooded with them, but I don't know, if others want to try, it might increase our odds. And if you score from him and have the order filled without us - cool too.
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Submitted by properlejdi on Fri, 04/17/2015 - 22:07

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Bobby check your PM
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Submitted by bobby69 on Fri, 04/17/2015 - 22:29

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I just Emailed Tom, told him if we could get together on this, I would split with him, and then we could distribute, however the guy with tix hasn't responded to me yet. no word from Tom either about it,...it's late here in Pa. 1;28am and I have to get up at 6;00 for work,...i'll wait a bit,...then gotta get some sleep
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Submitted by properlejdi on Fri, 04/17/2015 - 22:31

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I assume he's in the east (dude with the tix) I am in the west and a night owl (about to start working again - I can work whenever the mood catches me now that classes are done for the semester) so no worries. Get some rest and we will chase him down in the morn. Have a good one...
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Submitted by StellaMoon on Fri, 04/17/2015 - 22:34

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I'm in, if it happens with this seller, and there's still one left for me. Would love a ticket with a view on Saturday the 4th or Sunday the 5th... Work was fine. I had some kind folks who told me I was intrepid, which I found amusing ;)
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Submitted by bobby69 on Sat, 04/18/2015 - 03:14

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I really wish I was going to the record store. That Jerry Garcia Green Vinyl is calling my name, but alas I owe I owe, so off to work I go. Good luck with your purchases. If you could score the green vinyl for me, I would be indebted, and obviously pay you as well! Anyway,..Hasta La Vista.
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Submitted by Totem on Sat, 04/18/2015 - 04:07

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Has a rule of one release per person. I think there are quite a few being released, so you should be able to find one later. I really want that Spusta Record Day poster too. Off I go...
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Submitted by _ on Sat, 04/18/2015 - 06:18

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National Record Day....and after a bit gonna be heading over to Record Theatre to peruse their vinyl.... Happy Saturday folks....!!!! A bit foggy here after a late night....of sin and gin.... Not sure what I win, but I am the first camper awake here.... Thanks ever so much Stella for briving the dus..... a few hundred showed up last night at the Waiting room, and it was way cool.... considering he played opposite Modest Mouse at Ani DiFrancos joint just across the street... Music is alive and well in da Buff...revitalizing downtown.... sounds like a deal went down....so congrats to someone....have to re read the details.... Going out to a local greasy spoon for breakfast, once the contingent awakens If you can make it to the corner of Klein and Hopkins....it's on me today.... Have a safe, sunny salubrious day kids......
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Submitted by properlejdi on Sat, 04/18/2015 - 10:15

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I gotta go to my local record store - my admin assistant owns it with her husband and she tol' me I gots to come. I will be contactable by email - those that have the very first SD list - I am on that. I will have my phone on me so will respond. We have to discuss some ins and outs on the miracle that was sent from on high to us. Simply a case of demand outstripping supply...but if the sandbox is big enough, we can all make castles. More and more people are emailing me to get in with multiple requests - we are already outstripped by vast numbers so we will need to work together to get as many in as possible. Stella has thrown her no views into the pot for each night making it 4 premiums and 1 no view and 7 confirmed (me included) and 2 more wanting - 9 for a total of 15 tickets. If I back out for the sake of my marriage that makes the numbers not much better. Some of you who are dying for multiples, I would kindly ask that you consider trying to get as many different people in as possible - the greater good people. I am now (thanks Jim) 100% sure that all will get who want to. This community is amazing and full of truly kind and wonderful people. Peace y'all
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Submitted by properlejdi on Sat, 04/18/2015 - 11:21

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So I have made the purchase from Jim - amazing guy that he is. As I said in the previous post, there are too many people that want tix than what we have. I would like to go the 4th and 5th and want to spread them around as much as I can...that said, can all of you that have previously contacted me, send me your email and we get a group discussion going as to who gets what? I don't want to say no to anyone - sorry new comers - but also want the decisions to be done by the group, not by an individual. Sound fair?
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Submitted by High-Desert Dweller on Sat, 04/18/2015 - 12:15

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Sounds like you have had a great morning. Are you still thinking of bringing your coffee rig. Even if you don't go to all that hassle I'm looking forward to meeting you and getting some tips on making great coffee.
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Who knew national record store day 2015 would lead to some mighty fine deals going down....??? Can you tell me what's ailing me? Diagnosis Yellow fever .... Oh my! we may have a cure.... All you need is....Good Lovin' Mr. MD out....details at 11..... Bye bye boys.... Have fun storming the castle....
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Submitted by properlejdi on Sat, 04/18/2015 - 13:46

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OK so I am in y'all!!! WOOOOOO HOOOO Jim is the man and he made a bunch of people happy - thanks buddy, I would love to meet up in SF and buy you whatever you're drinkin' Sooooo, ok I tried to post before and since it logged me out, it rejected my comments :( Um, I will be a part of this whole SD thing, no t-shirt required, just kindness! I forgot about the coffee thing...may be an issue unless I can take my smaller rig with me (and my wife already wants me dead...) my bigger setup suitable for a coffee shop sort of needs to be plumbed or at least a portable pump for it to pressurize the lines, so may not be the best call...that and that mountie on your horse there, Mr Ed, may have words with me coming back across the border once I am done! Heck, mr Lawman in ND may also have issues with me brining $7k worth of gear in! "seriously officer, it is just to make coffee for a band of misfits in a park before a Dead show..." "step out of the car please, sir..." - rubber glove snaps - As for my time there I am now officially looking for some digs to share for the 4th and 5th...if not that's cool and I will totally stay in the suburbs and train it in nightly for the shows...this is what happens when you are late to the game! If you have digs and you want to split the costs and don't mind another bum sleeping on your couch like in the old days, I will gratefully help out! Peace brothers and sistas!
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So glad you made it ...and some other SD heads, you know who you are.... Repeat after me.... I'm a deadhead and I miss Jerry.... (Goo goo g' joob) that's walrus.... Dave you are a righteous son of a bitch...first drinks on me brah... I love it when you sing Donna!
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Expert text pert choking smokers,Don't you think the joker laughs at you? (silly scalpers) See how they smile like pigs in a sty, (again - looking at you scalpers) See how they snide. I'm am so not crying! (anymore that is!)
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Submitted by mkav on Sat, 04/18/2015 - 14:36

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congrats, that is a great compliment
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Submitted by StellaMoon on Sat, 04/18/2015 - 14:38

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Adjective.of or pertaining to optimal health. Healthful. Goo goo g' joob
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Submitted by SoCalDeadFan on Sat, 04/18/2015 - 14:53

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congrats to you and your boy.congrats to prop. props to hanlon on his deal too. i'm a deadhead and i miss jerry! have a great rest of your weekend everybody! everything is gunna be alright.
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I know..... Disaffected....indifferent but....its closure... stella Stella STELLA......!!!!! quite a salubrious day so far.... Ok so in one week... Sarsaparilla and Salubrious.... These are words that start with an S this time.... It's only talk... Elephant talk, elephant talk.... Late kids....Fripp out!
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Submitted by KristineD on Sat, 04/18/2015 - 16:09

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and be like me! Can I tell you how much I love the words you guys use? Intrepid, salub-freakin-rious. Good words are like good music. What a beautiful day it was, here is Chicagoland (yes, that's a word, love!) Can't WAIT to meet you all in July -- yeah, lejdi, I'm talking to YOU! I'm a deadhead, and I miss Jerry.
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on behalf of the organization..... A collective... We know..... and that proper lady rocks our socks.... Oooohhhhyeahhhhayyyyayyhhyyhyahhhhhhhhhooooohhhhhhhh! that's in your honor Prop!
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Submitted by properlejdi on Sat, 04/18/2015 - 16:31

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I wanted it to be true so badly...
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Submitted by properlejdi on Sat, 04/18/2015 - 17:22

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Dude may be righteous, just everything vanished so I got cold feet. I need a warm fuzzy feeling for something that requires a lot of trust - and this requires A LOT of trust. Vanished emails and no communication scares the poop out of me. Dude may be at work and can't communicate. Like I said - it may not be a scam and if they come up again and you feel so inclined, by all means. The fact he posted them as sold also bodes well for him...who knows I may be the unbelievably stupid one here. I wanted to do right by everyone here but...alas.
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Submitted by properlejdi on Sat, 04/18/2015 - 17:56

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I want to be TOTALLY clear - seller may be completely on the up and up. He may be at work and unable to communicate - he was incommunicado last night until late too. It is just weird that only his emails disappeared from my server. It may be totally on my end - and if it is, I want to apologize to Jim for potentially damaging his image on here. I mean no disrespect and I don't want to say that he has scammed me. It is my fault for not getting more info from him - so phone number and location where he is. The GDTS confirmation email he sent was legit and sent right after rrrrrrrrrrgrrrrrrrr's and the number sequence made sense. So no reason NOT to trust him. I may have just crapped the bed on the best offer I will ever get for these tickets. To all I apologize
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Submitted by Dire Wolf Cichlids on Sat, 04/18/2015 - 17:56

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I don't follow what you mean by "vanished emails" from your MS Outlook Inbox. That would require hacking into your computer. Maybe you accidentally deleted them, have you checked your Deleted Items? Are you saying all emails from him are completely gone from Inbox and Deleted Items?
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Submitted by MadSwanDisease on Sat, 04/18/2015 - 17:57

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Just walked through the door here to get some SF neighborhood advice before an early bedtime, and whoops not what I was expecting. *Stomach pit hardens* fun on the rollercoaster, not so much fun now. . Anguish
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Submitted by properlejdi on Sat, 04/18/2015 - 18:53

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OK so like I said the dude may have been totally legit - he and I just spoke on the phone and a righteous head. Roller coaster is on the way down - everyone hands up and scream...we are back on. Argh I feel sick to my stomach...