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    Hey, I hope things are warming up for y'ous all (or is that all y'all, this southern thing gets confusing). I used to hail from your parts and went to college up there. It is slightly warmer where I'm at now.
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    If Napoleon was right when he said that armies (including peaceful ones like Sunshine Daydreamers) travel on their stomachs, and if you can trust an out-of-towner, especially one from Texiz, here's an option that's 2.5 miles/5 minutes from Soldier Field that according to today's issue of USA Today offers the "Best Sandwich in the World": http://ftw.usatoday.com/2015/03/ricobenes-chicago-best-sandwich-in-the-… http://www.ricobenespizza.com/#!location-and-contact-info/c66t
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    So glad you made it brother! Summertime come and gone my oh my oh my!!!!
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    Hotel...motel...Holiday Inn
    Me n LainieBear got a roof over our heads
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    Only 102 days until showtime! Patch those sails and shine those rails!
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    so glad you made it...
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    Tom Hanlon - and everyone who's made it here so far and everyone to come... Perhaps Tom Wolfe put it slightly right (as right as words can be). I can't find the quote I'm thinking of right now, but here's one somewhat in the same (grant) ballpark. “The Pranksters never talked about synchronicity by name, but they were more and more attuned to the principle. Obviously, according to this principle, man does not have free will. There is no use in his indulging in a lifelong competition to change the structure of the little environment he seems to be trapped in. But one could see the larger pattern and move with it - Go with the flow! - and accept it and rise above one's immediate environment and even alter it by accepting the larger pattern and growing with it.” ― Tom Wolfe, The Electric Kool-Aid Acid Test Alright I don't live on the East Coast like tfonts - I have no excuse (except I like the witching hours and I work a lot of nights) Nightzzz all :)
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    ....so glad you made it.... Have a grate Monday to all us Daydreamers.... Walk me out in the morning dew.... Still waiting to see that Trey ink.....in honor of his 50th birthday.... :-) good luck tfonts....
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    What a way to start a day :-)
    I'm lovin' my peeps here !! Morning all and TY for such wonderful posts. And alas, your humble correspondent will be sending out Vol. V update this morning with important info needed so head's-up for that. Make it a great day and a great week, all !! ps - I'll try to shoot you a pic of my new tatt today (the SYF 50th logo). My artist is making a house call today @ 10am. But those with ink know that first pic might require a "parental warning" an if so, I may wait a month :-)
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    Okay, Here's the Deal So Far on our Birthday Weekend, subject to change in a few hours, so pay attention...you in the back, tone down the drums for a bit...thanks... Hi campers and camperettes, cats, and catettes, We are the Sunshine Daydreamers. Thanks to rgergelis, his Karma and his just all-around coolness and welcome smile, and Marye for her spot-on attentiveness to all-that-is-right, we now have this portal in cyberspace. Pretty cool, huh, pull up a chair, or stool, or carpet, join us and hop on this magic bus as we head for Chicago. For the un-initiated,and as a bit of history, Tfonts gathered a bunch of names over the past days, from folks going to or planning on being in Chicago, got them in on an email, sent out an email blast and all sorts of stuff happened...it kind-of exploded into 15-20 conversations on whowhatwhenwhere and how to have a picnic. Apparently, we can't just show up with a checkered tablecloth and some fried chicken and call it good. Thank God, for that would be way too plebeian and droll. So committees were formed, officers were elected,t-shirts and coffee mugs were designed, tasks were delegated, and we now have have meetings, we follow Roberts Rules of Order, and even have donuts. NOT!!!...but we did agree on a name, Sunshine Daydreamers. And some other stuff, like a T-shirt which is in the works. It's not too late to get in on a t-shirt, so do your homework and notify the responsible person for that. Things are fluid, we are all partying and listening to righteous tunes, you are included if you are going and are kind, and we may meet and hang out in one OR ALL OF three places, as follows: 1) A pub/hotel bar south of Soldiers Field 2) A pub/hotel bar north of Soldiers Field 3) Somewhere close to the fountain in downtown Grant Park for a Grand Hug-and-Meet-and Greet, maybe at high noon on Saturday and maybe someone can bring a camera and take a picture or sumpin'. 4) An ongoing meet and hang out spot (near #3) that will be a central gathering all weekend long, starting around noon on Friday and running till whenever on Sunday. It could be a great place for a rendezvous; to touch bases, get a plan, and party on before (during) or after the show, as you stroll thru to other hot spots that may grab your attention. Anyhow, that's it in a large nutshell. If you have an idea, or a plan, or a suggestion, or a comment, or a cold beer, OR A TICKET by all means, share. Stay tuned for further announcements...here and elsewhere, from those that are in the know, or from those who are telling us what we need to know, or from you, who has a brilliant idea and JUST KNOW it will be the perfect addition to our Grand Picnic and Show...please share, your comments are welcome. Still waiting for someone to make us our all access laminates, btw...and still waiting for a mascot... Remember friends at the end, as always, it's about the journey: the life, the love, the planning, the music, the vibes, the family, the experiences and the memories...so live large, plan grand, love without end and go for it! One last thing, as Tom right below said, we are and have "That Something Else"...dream it, say it, prove it...and Let There be Songs..To Fill the Air. cheers, geo
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Well, I think I finally figured out the programs I need to use to make a crisp image to make a better Buzz for CHI. That just sounds so right. This is such a nice family. Pass that this way. Goodnight John-Boy.
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Klang - Arrived at San Francisco airport today. It's the standard for travel. All food vendors are organic. Solar arrays on the roof of the terminal. Future is now. No diesel bus fumes here. Give up the wheel and get in the cockpit.
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Happy Friday.... Klang thanks for getting us....so far... Wide awake here in WNY.. ...@#88 enjoy mean old Frisco.... Have a Merlot on me.... btw this bus is environmentally friendly as well...it runs best on peace and love Totes....how's your buzz....I mean bee....coming along? To all our other folks just as valued but too numerous to mention.....stop by and say high if you get a chance... Have a free form fun Friday....make it matter! Since it seems Totes scrapped the skivvies plan... Feel free to claim your items in the clean laundry pile back there... Coffee is on, Tim Horton dark roast.... It's only the beginning...it's only just the start.....
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And I felt around for my shoes. That's when I knew I had them old walking blues.. . I've given up hope on finding them sandals. Weekend trip to the Bass outlet I suppose. Toast and coffee. Got to make it just one more day.
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At least it's Friday... Pass the toast... enjoy Bass Pro....like a kid in a candy store there....
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Gotta hear those Guineas Clank, If I'm gonna get to Fennario! Working mad overtime to make it happen, Oh but it will happen, Just need that perfect set of Santa Clara's with a view to pop up for my friend, and I can put all of this "Up all night searching the Interwebs nonsense" to bed. I will still keep searching out Chicago's when I have free time. I hope someone jumped on the one I posted last night. Good Morning RRRgggRRR and all of my fellow intrepid travelers out there in cyberspace. Totem, I can't wait to meet "Buzz". I did have a nice pair of King of The Hill Boxer's to add to the pole,..Oh well! Gotta go, coffee's on and My "Dang narrow Urethra" is calling. ( Also King of The Hill) "Damn It Bobby"
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yeah but Saturday I go out to play..... Gonna spend part of this weekend sorting through my Stones boots.... Trying to track down the MSG Exile on Main St show...think it was 72 or 73..... Damn, were they relevant back in the day....well I guess we were too... Take good care of that urethra Bob....never know when it will come in handy.... .....come on down Sweet Virginia..... Back to Exile....
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My Favorite from That album: "Ventilator Blues" When your spine is cracking and your hands, they shake, Heart is bursting and you butt's gonna break. Your woman's cussing, you can hear her scream, You feel like murder in the first degree. Ain't nobody slowing down no way, Ev'rybody's stepping on their accelerator, Don't matter where you are, Ev'rybody's gonna need a ventilator. When you're trapped and circled with no second chances, Your code of living is your gun in hand. We can't be browed by beating, we can't be cowed by words, Messed by cheating, ain't gonna ever learn. Ev'rybody walking 'round, Ev'rybody trying to step on their Creator. Don't matter where you are, ev'rybody, ev'rybody gonna Need some kind of ventilator, some kind of ventilator. What you gonna do about it, what you gonna do? What you conna do about it, what you gonna do? Gonna fight it, gonna fight it?
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I can't wait until we all bask in the mouth of the beast once again. Patch those sales and shine those rails, because there's a ghost wind blowing.... 64 days to Santa Clara. 70 days to Chicago.
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The Dead show was the last one there, they tore it down shortly after. Got home last night to the wonderful aroma of a freshly baked blueberry peach pie!!! I called it, no idea the little lady was gonna spring that on me, and she doesn't read this madness...
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Price seems high for obstructed side stage. Just sayin'... (but these are tough times)
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Save me a piece .... That was a wicked awesome show at Silver Stadium, think the played there 87 as well...
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with lunch, it isnt as good as when the fruit is in season, but frozen ain't bad after this winter,I'm thinking the '87 show was Hollander, also torn down, with Good Rats opening. When the rat dude started banging on a garbage can full of rubber rats and tossing them to the crowd, crowd throws back rats and then all kinds of stuff, drove the rats offstage pretty quick....
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Was there...dude was Peppi Marchello, grew up on Long Island...saw that band hundreds of times...check out their album from 1974.....Tasty....it's on iTunes....amazing musicians with a fetish for rats baseball bats and garbage cans.... Bad mix of Rats n Dead..... Kinda like when 10,000 maniacs opened for them at Rich Stadium, maybe '89 played 2 tunes and gonzo....
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Can't slow down, Can't stand still. I think the lightning is gonna get me. Someone take The Wheel, I gotta get off to take a pee...
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the band before the rats? don't remember the name but dude comes out with some weird orange colored body suit and they played not fade away, ouch, don't know how Scher came up with that combo, ah the memories .........
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Gotta cut down on the coffee, Klanger.....here ya go ...portapotty..... will be back to get you later.....Klangman... Going back in time to July 22, 1972 Pittsburgh Civic Arena... now I know it's only Rock n Roll ....but I like it! Yes I do! Live Exile era Stones... Nicky Hopkins, Bobby Keys, Mick Taylor.... If there's any interest, let me know.... Oh children, it's just a shot away..... Via wetransfer.... Peace from Main Street....
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Yes that indeed sucked.... Wasn't it raining for that one?
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maybe a little fog...think that was my first lost sailor/saint
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It was damp.... First saint for me was79 Nassau... And I saw more sailor>saints than I care to remember... Also days between, it's rare but seen my share of em.... Luck of the draw...
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for 3 day obstructed view sold just now on ebay, I'm waiting...
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unlike blueberry peach pie, that would leave a rather nasty taste.
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WFT does that mean? :-)
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Can't touch this. Hammertime! Please oh great winds in the sky, no special guest appearance by the new mayer on Trucking in CHI. For the love of Jerry!
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rrrrrrgrrrr out.... Jesus, take the wheel..... Metaphor.... Moses can or Allah or Jehovah....or that chick that someone prays to ;-) well it's all right now, matter of fact it's a gas..... I needs me a break.... This dus brives itself..... Peace from WNY.... Gonna get my John Mayer freak on... Dimples Totes......ohhhh mama....
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Enjoy my brother - be safe and enjoy !! And the same to this wonderful SD family :-) CHEERS !!!!!
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Rrrrrgrrrrr...out for a while..... Diatribe not humorous nor appreciated ....at least tonight Not on you we all have bad days....see you in Chicago Have a good weekend....
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For me tho its my tummy. And a little bit of the weariness. Someone's gotta sell this Lagunitas and these rice bowls though. Back for the late shift.
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ahh SaturdaySleeping in till the glorious 7am hour Coffee, Apple Cinnamon Cheerios, Strawberries. . Great big honey-do list. . Nothing like a productive day off. Them socks aint gonna wash themselves.
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mmmmm bopbop bop bop! @the horse....peace yo ;-) I will work on getting the Stones your way.... have a great weekend....
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Ahhh....the only morning of the week I can sit back and relax with my morning cup of joe..I have no Honey so I'll have to dew the dew. Maybe that's why the list stays soooo loooong! Now if I could get the puppies to fold laundry I would be forever Grateful :)
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on cup number 2.... The sun woke me today....what a fine way to wake up....it's 28 degrees going up to 60... got my list...but not gonna rush this day away... Keep it easy....
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Hey man...welcome to the group. Don't feel bad if you don't understand half of what's going on in here it's all good cause it's not so much what you hear but what you feel.
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Seems I got to have a change of scene... morning .... Hope you're Feelin' Alright!!!!
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All the important decisions are made here like who's flying when rrrrgrrrr is making a pie in the back of the bus. Yeah, yeah, some of us want tickets, but we all need pie.
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Didn't see you there... We have warm blueberry buckle served up.... Love that stuff.... Bring the ice cream.... Ah, crap I left Klang at the portapotty....
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Welcome Bikechef! You Missed the first earth day journal editin, but here is a part two coming out with the entry's from some lost in space sunshiners....please feel free to email us, Tman has the email contact. Send me your blurb about how you spent earth day...or how earth day is everyday to you. Make my honey dew list longer whyndontcha.
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This lovely planet caught my eye.... Tuned into Mad dogs and Englishman... A great way to jumpstart a day.... ....learning to live together..... ...til we die! when this is over, there's a box of 8 tracks behind that seat... Delaney and Bonnie Motel Shot..... long out of print but a worthy addition to anyone's collection.... btw... did I tell you that I miss Joe Cocker.... Jesus take the wheel....goin out for a spacewalk with Sgt. Pupper....
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Ditto and well said: "Don't feel bad if you don't understand half of what's going on in here it's all good cause it's not so much what you hear but what you feel." I might add it's also not so much what you read, either but certainly what you feel. Can the Sunshine Daydreamers borrow that for our website?