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  • #1471
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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.
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    ...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.
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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....
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    ...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...
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    ...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...
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    ...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...
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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.
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    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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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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Submitted by _ on Fri, 04/17/2015 - 19:39

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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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Submitted by properlejdi on Sat, 04/18/2015 - 14:12

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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...