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  • liketohike
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    There's no place like home but there's also no place like a Dead show...and I think I'd rather be at a Dead show! Gonna listen to Jerry on Broadway tonight. Wanted to get settled in and put it on the surround sound in the living room. Relax and enjoy from the comfort of home. Took FOREVER to get out of Chitown, they cant drive for shit up there. They need to come south and we'll show em how its done! Best time of my life during the weekend! Cheers :)
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    Hey Miami... How was Jerry on Broadway? I hear it was sublime.... Glad you're home safe...work sucks....
  • liketohike
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    Hey there Daydreamers, how goes it? It's so hard to come back down from that weekend high we have all just experienced. I never wanted that feeling to end. I am so emotional right now, on the verge of tears. Sitting at my desk trying to get back to work but little memories keep flooding my mind... We packed up camp yesterday...cause it looked like rain. The weather was so gorgeous the entire weekend. Just exactly perfect sums it up correctly Jeff! The shows were more than I could have ever imagined. I wish I could have been born sooner to get to be a part of this earlier in the game. No amount of money is worth the experiences I took in over this past weekend. I loved meeting everyone and so hope that we can get together again soon! I feel eternally Grateful for being a part of the Grateful Dead Experience and I am now a true blue Sunshine Daydreamer. Thank you Grateful Dead for a real good time! Matt took great photos of the pic a nic and all the weekends festivities and will get them out to you asap! So who likes Baseball? Cause the STL Cardinals are having a Grateful Dead Baseball night in September where they will give out shirts to everyone that has all the dates and venues they played in STL. Great time for a meet up! Centrally Located! Meet me in Saint Louis! Love you Guys!!!!!!
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    Meanwhile, back at the ranch. . .
    What a beautiful, shining dream it was! And the Pic-A-Nic! Avatars stopping faces just to shake their hands! . . . Thank you Sunshine Daydreamers one and all! And THANK YOU GRATEFUL DEAD! BRAVISSIMO! JUST EXACTLY PERFECT!
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    With everyones comments....just too hard to "turn-off" what we've all ate, slept and drank for the past nearly six months leading up to this past weekend. WOW !!!!!!!!!!!! And for all the complaints folks had in one way, shape or another (yours truly included) you have to tip the cap to Shapiro for what was an absolutely flawless and way, way, way over-the-top production of the shows. Lamp post signs Roses upon entrance day one Daily programs (w/ night before pictures) Sound, stage and lighting like I've never seen Fireworks on the 4th that were the best I've ever seen Bonus works on Sunday night - WOW !! On and on...I know I missed a ton. And I'm STILL TIRED...lol. So happy and grateful for this entire experience - we did it gang - what fun :-) I'm compiling my pics now and will send out in a mail blast. LOVE TO ALL !!
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    Ahh yes, back at the Cumberland Mines, Fort Worth version....my personal FTW... Thank you all for a real good time...You are the bestest! Here for your Monday listening pleasure... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RTKgSCW-dTk Peace- g
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    thanks for leaving that horse on ba dus....heading out albeit late to work...gotta pinch a few pennies as that 5 day excursion set me Scott n Lainie back a tad...So me and sarge are off to work on ha dorse... Hit it Sarge I`m back in the saddle again Out where a friend is a friend Where the longhorn cattle feed On the lowly gypsum weed Back in the saddle again Ridin` the range once more Totin` my old .44 Where you sleep out every night And the only law is right Back in the saddle again Whoopi-ty-aye-oh Rockin` to and fro Back in the saddle again Whoopi-ty-aye-yay I go my way Back in the saddle again I`m back in the saddle again Out where a friend is a friend Where the longhorn cattle feed On the lowly gypsum weed Back in the saddle again Ridin` the range once more Totin` my old .44 Where you sleep out every night And the only law is right Back in the saddle again Whoopi-ty-aye-oh Rockin` to and fro Back in the saddle again Whoopi-ty-aye-yay I go my way Back in the saddle again Think I'll have me a sarsaparilla! ;-)
  • deadgeek
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    I'm still high on the whole experience! So tired I can barely type but had to thank you to everyone for sharing the love for these past months!It was terrific to meet you all! Geeky
  • tfonts
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    Pretty hard to just "unplug"
    But alas, gotta head back to the mines tomorrow :-(
  • KristineD
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    I've been putting off this note, because I can't find the words,and the lyrics of another just won't do. It was a magical weekend, and I wish to thank you all for making it that much more. Each one of you brought something special and unique into my life. I hoped your loved our city, as much as I loved having you here. rgr, there is a little place in my heart forever yours. Love, K. p.s. to the owners of Sect. 110, Row 1, Seats 1 and 2 - we hope you were where you wanted to be, because we enjoyed your seats for the second set Sat & Sun. Thank you! p.p.s. from Sect. 445, Row 34 (the very last row) -- the fireworks Sunday were INCREDIBLE! p.p.p.s. At 1:50 p.m. on Monday afternoon, the skies are darkening, and it's about to storm. What, you guys took my sunshine away? Bye, now.
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Anyone planning on bringing a film camera to the shows? 35mm? 120? Why cant we get photo tickets like the tapers. Unless you score 8th row. It does happen and was happly taking pictures the whole show. I'll see you outside the shows taking pictures of your faces so smile smile smile!!! I
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My brothers all rode. But I thought a chopper was the one with the long front forks and high handlebar
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I'll skip the pie and Cherry Garcia for some Ben & Jerry's Phish Food, I'm a total Choc-aholic!
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we all have burdens to carry - but phish. oh brother!
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That's just wrong! Just say no no no no
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Tony, thanks for keeping an eye out for those ticket deals that can help a fellow SDer! It's much appreciated. I PM'd will74, but no dice. He hasn't gotten any other offers, but cheap obstructed view SC tix are not very appealing, even when you sweeten the deal.
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So glad there is late-night pie! Just what I wanted after a long day of driving topped off with a little work. And so many kinds! You guys enjoyed most of it but there's just enough in each little tin. YummmzzNightzzzz
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Please get some sleep. We rejoin the battle when the sun rises. It's 4:15am in Ontario. Where are you Sean?
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jeez get off the bus for a night, and we are going to need weight watchers after this trip....thanks Stella and Geeky.... And thanks for the leftovers....nothing wrong with a little slice for breakfast....
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jeez get off the bus for a night, and we are going to need weight watchers after this trip....thanks Stella and Geeky.... And thanks for the leftovers....nothing wrong with a little slice for breakfast....
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Bye bye Miss American pie.... sorry for the duplicate post there.... Darn pie....Sticky fingers..... have a tremendous Thursday!
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I'll be having coffee, coffee, and more coffee, Up All night scouring the internet for Tickets! Gotta knock out those yellow boxes. Hit 'em hard today SDer's we're over the hump, rounding third and heading for home!!!
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Morning... Coffee is on....hit it my man! Leftover pie in fridge....
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Little mud on the tires... That scratch was already there! Gotta love the pink leopard paint job! Okay maybe that scratch is new...
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My man has gone to The Mothers of Invention !!! He poked and stroked till his wrist got numb but he still didn't feel that dynamo humm...
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That is a Mother of an Avatar there Rich.
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Sorry just got back from inspecting the bus..don't worry about the scratches, and yes ma'am you really know how to off-road...but there nothing wrong with kicking up a little mud every now and then..right? Your fashion sense is impeccable...the fuzzy dice and the doggy whose head goes boing boing boing when you hit a bump really make this bus feel like home...oh yeah, that mean people suck bumper sticker rocks... So Geeky....Bus license reinstated.... Baby you can drive my car ummm bus 8 days a week!!!!! Have a fantastic day! One more thing, Lisa is that a real poncho or is that a Sears poncho... Here fido, fido? ...bark bark bark!
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Pins n needlesNeedles n pins It's a happy man that grins
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Fantastic, brother - THANK YOU !!!
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.... And how does he know I sleep by a Medicine Jar? COSMIC DEBRIS Enter—the transitive nightfall of diamonds. There are crop circles dancing in a wave on Neptune, with corn rows gleaming from the man on Mars. Tail feathers toss toward a flute near Venus. Fly me like a rainbow to the nearest star. Sirius B has nothing for me. Anunnaki women want to dig my scene. Don’t take me seriously; I’m bluffing like a rookie with a pair of queens. Moon Unit lands with a Zappa on Pluto. Yoda on Saturn plays steel guitar. Moses rides in on a doggone quasar. Captain Trips sleeps by a medicine jar. Sirius B has something for me. Hot Nibiru babes try to make my dream. Don’t greet me furiously. I’ll drop you like a comet heading to the east. Exit—the transitive nightfall of diamonds. Frank Zappa
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......what he said..... what did he say? dreamed I was an Eskimo...
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Still no tickets yet. I offered for a Field GA ticket on ebay at $600 and was countered at $650 but that was just before the PPV was announced yesterday so I'm inclined to turn it down at this point.
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I woke up high over ABQ on a jet to the promised land.
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Thanks for the ride! Do have to say you areThe best for riding shot gun to. You share The dial. Keep it right there......
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Ground control to rrrrgrrrr. Ground control to rrrrgrrrr. Keep them on the path! I repeat. Keep them on the path.
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So far found 2 pair of tighty whiteys, a pair of boxers, 2 thongs, a jock a coffee stained wife beater and a speedo on the floor of the bus.... Hey Geeky those weren't here when you took the wheel...I musta missed one hell of a party! Someone has some 'splainin' to do! Next time guys, clean up the remnants....just saying So totes....I ran them all thru the wash for you.... Ask Tony to create a column to keep track of our wares.... must be Commando day here in the mine..... You know it's gonna get stranger...
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Just brought a blueberry-peach out of the brick oven, pass that vanilla bean this way
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don't trip on the undies, waiting on Totes to hang em high! Last time I give up the wheel, gotta do background checks from under the foil from now on....
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we're all bozo's on this bus, EH unbind your mind there is no time.....
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Just don't like living in a sty brah....like the last time I flew to India...first 3 hours fine....but damn those bathrooms ripened quickly....no ma'am no prune juice or bran flakes for me.... Gonna dial in the new Donna Jean channel on SXM..... Oooohhhhhyeahhhhhhhhayyyyyyyahhhhooohhhh.... wow..... jeez I wonder what's next?
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how bout a Donna goo goo j'goob Man, I miss Jerry
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we know.... the preceding announcement was sponsored by Deadheads Anonymous....aka sunshine day dreamers!!!!!! Ooooohhhhhhyeahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhoooohhhhh! (sung disaffectley....not)
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My heart still longs for Dastardly Mash. It's been nearly 15 years, and still I dream of Dastardly Mash. WTF was wrong with the raisins? Why did they kill it? Why????? I miss Dastardly Mash. I miss Jerry.
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WTF is WFT.....?????? and we know (disaffectedly) Whoa....double take....it's between the cat n me....
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The one time I get something remotely right....I'm shot down...I don't get no respect.... listen kid...no kidding...need you to take the wheel even for half n hour or so.....we need to have us all brive this dus..... It's easy...eyes on road...hands upon the wheel.... Get to the roadhouse order pie...everyone keep your bloomers on... Just waitin on Totes....
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And I still can't decide if I'm bringing relish or chopped green onions. I saw the GD play Green Onions. I believe it was Rochester. I never saw them play relish, but I think I saw some in Jerry's beard once. May I'll just bring catsup.
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I just got back from a panty raid and scored BIG TIME! Bedazzled bikinis and a polka dot pair of granny underwear. Hit the gas, but please don't leave skid marks.
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Silver stadium brah...opener of second set....Totes....take the wheel....think Kat kid got plans..... rrrrrgrrrrr goin out commando style!!!!!! Just call me Braveheart!!!!! Ohhhhyeahhhhhhh!!!!!
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Take the wheel please....just for a few minutes....Gotta stretch my legs....At the roadhouse, order pie...I will take the humble variety.....
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RRRRRRGGGGGRRRRRRRRR, you still driving this thingy? Being that we are an environmentally friendly group, I have to assume the bus is powered by clean burning no emissions natural gas. So, I am here to help (yes, I'm still here for all of those shaking their heads!) BTW, it is not nice to shake us too much, we might get dizzy. So since I just hopped back on the bus (y'all)(again), there's no need to stop for gas.... ...I had a gigantic burrito for lunch (and it's not the veggie type). "HEY, SOMEONE CRACK A WINDOW OPEN MAN!"
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Dude, I was actually referring to the chick in the bvds... but I'm glad you came along.... Drive like you've never driven before, Mr. Mayor.... to infinity...and BEYOND...... Hopping off now.... looking for a chateau...21 rooms but one will do.... Don't want to buy it..... just want to rent it for an hour or two.....
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Cool and entertaining....
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So glad you made it....when Klang gets tired, take the wheel?