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    Lots of good info for folks making the trip to Chicago. Friendaly and kind Heads! https://www.facebook.com/groups/chicagodeadbnb/
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    GM SD'ers !!! Hey now, for anyone interested and getting into town the day before the shows, rrrrrgrrrrr and his wife, and my wife and I will be heading to The Kingston Mines (a classic Chicago blues club). Given there will be three wonderful days to Let the Music Fill the Air from Friday to Sunday, Chi-Town is one of the blues meccas in the US so why not take in some or the local color, right? http://www.kingstonmines.com/ Note: AND TO THE RELIEF OF MANY OF YOU....I AM NOT ORGANIZING A FIELD TRIP FOR THIS :-) (but if Totem attends, we may have a 2nd daily event countdown!!) PS - if any of our local Chicago peeps have another or better recommendation, bring it on please.
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    For anyone who hasn't seen DSO - they really are great! I've seen them a few times in Baltimore over the years. They replicate a past Dead show start to finish. Lots of fun! The Vic might be a good Thursday night group activity for whatever SDs are in town?
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    We are all SO GLAD YOU MADE IT!!!!!!!!! Welcome sister and settle down easy!
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    Hey now! Sorry I went dark on you guys. Been interviewing for jobs and had a big one to prepare for. My husband would like me to continue to support the lifestyle he has become accustomed to... How can I help?
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    Totem - perfect. I forgot DSO. I'm sure more and more will be popping up, so I'm real glad that you're on it. Also it's Pink Talking Fish :) rrrgrrrr - OCD or none, nothing wrong with writing the name of a band, or spelling a word correctly. I too honor the alphabet. I respect and revere my given and unusual name (Chandra), but Stella sure has a nice ring to it! Thanks family. ps. un-dead but Chicago-weekend related - I will be looking into the possibility of Blues and House music (both very Chicago related). If any of you have a line on either of those, please PM me or otherwise drop me a line! I may only have enough bandwidth to do all of the Dead related things plus probably the Art Institute.
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    Stella, Funny you say that. I was making a table of after shows at work today, uh, during a break, I planned to send out I left it on my work laptop, but I can send it out early tomorrow for inputs. Sound good?
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    It's PinkTalking Fish.... Sorry I got OCD ;-)
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    Did I get it right.....there is no us....as in Sunshine Daydreamers...without u...My best way to apologize for misspelling a sisters name.... My plan is dead x3 and explore other musical and artistic scenes, while all those are excellent options.... No one does it better than the Dead! Stella STELLA....love to say that.
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    Totem and Family: Anyone want to make a list somewhere? Moe Grateful Ball After Fare Dark Star Talking Pink Fish ....
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Submitted by Klangstone on Tue, 04/28/2015 - 12:22

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OK Geo, you've gone too far this time! "geohotdiggitydogwe'rehavingfunnowmeister" heehee hehe haha ho?
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Submitted by Klangstone on Tue, 04/28/2015 - 12:24

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Love is all we need... Hoping for safer and better (let's get back to normal) times for ASL and the MadSwan... ;-)
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Submitted by Klangstone on Tue, 04/28/2015 - 12:27

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You should see a doktor about those eyes... Talk about ccreeeeeeeeepppyy.... klown vs. frank - who's scarier?!
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Submitted by BobLoblaw on Tue, 04/28/2015 - 12:32

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Hey, buddy, since I haven't seen you in a while just wanted to let you know that I saw the Rox-Giants game on Friday at Coors Field. I love watching those two teams play! And now I find out that the Rox will be in SF for the SC shows. Bliss! Maybe we can put together a SD outing at AT&T.
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Submitted by Klangstone on Tue, 04/28/2015 - 13:03

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Rockies @ Giants, maybe....
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Submitted by BobLoblaw on Tue, 04/28/2015 - 15:29

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Not sure if this has been covered before in this thread, but there is a bike share in Chicago called Divvy. It looks like it is a good form of cheap, healthy transport if you are in the downtown area. $7 for a 24-hour pass (unlimited 30 minute rides) with a ton of stations. http://www.divvybikes.com/
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Submitted by _ on Tue, 04/28/2015 - 16:04

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There's a fear down here we can't forget.... Hasn't got a name just yet... Always awake always around..... sayin let there be peace in the valley..... mmmmmm bopbop bop bop!!!!!!!
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Submitted by tfonts on Tue, 04/28/2015 - 16:35

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Yes dude, KristineD mentioned that a long while ago - good to bring it up again. Those are around a lot of major metros now a days... Bal'more seems at ease this evening; let's hope the 10pm curfew is adhered to. 1K Nat'l Guard in full dress helps a bit I might add... Tomorrow, peeps !!
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Submitted by truckineric on Tue, 04/28/2015 - 18:29

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That song is and will forever be timeless......unfortunately/fortunately. We must thank John Barlow, Bob Weir and Grateful Dead for this unending lyrical reminder of the past, the present and the future.
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Submitted by Klangstone on Tue, 04/28/2015 - 22:13

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I think I am gonna make Aug. 13 GD tribute nite @ AT&T. Looks like we will meet on at least a couple of occasions, hopefully! This is an official message from your not so ever-present mayor Klangstone
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Submitted by _ on Wed, 04/29/2015 - 03:00

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it's too dark to put the keys in my ignition,And the morning sun is yet to climb my hood ornament.... putting together puzzles always get tougher once the corners and edges are in place.... Happy Wednesday...people....to borrow from totes....get on them humping pants..... Coffee is on....cream and sugar abundant..... ....riding high in April, shot down in May Ya know I'm gonna change that tune... Think I'll roll another number for the road.... ....I'll feel able to get under any any load..... ....and you put the load right on me...... But I digress.....
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Submitted by bobby69 on Wed, 04/29/2015 - 02:58

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I feel Like a Gerbil and the wheel is turning, but I can't slow it down....You know the rest....I wish someone could invent the 36 hour day so I could get everything done,...ahhh but that might throw Totes countdown off! All I know is if I keep Briving my Dus like Cassidy and don't watch my speed, I'm gonna be celebrating The Grateful Dead's 50th Anniversary "Where Thee Fell" Tour. Better get some Coffee,...Lather ,..Rinse ,...Repeat...
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Submitted by MadSwanDisease on Wed, 04/29/2015 - 03:11

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MYTH: For those who may not know, The Baltimore Orioles and Chicago White Sox announced yesterday they will be playing an afternoon game at Camden Yards that is closed to the public due to civil unrest. FACT: What has not been reported is the Orioles announced Phish would be performing at the game and everyone just turned their tickets back in. now you know, my foil hat friends. Happy Wednesday
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Submitted by _ on Wed, 04/29/2015 - 03:15

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Hear you loud n clear Bob....thanks for chiming in.... Always good to share coffee and thoughts in the morning.... there's no dus briving secrets.... It's all about moderation and harm reduction.... Just remember your mileage may vary..... Take the wheel anytime and have a safe and productive day....
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Submitted by _ on Wed, 04/29/2015 - 03:16

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Chris, glad it was a quieter night there.... have some coffee.... Happy humping....
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Submitted by Totem on Wed, 04/29/2015 - 05:46

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60 Days to Santa Clara66 Days to Chicago Rounding the 2 month mark! Seems like a long, long time. Waiting. BUZZ is stirring in the hive. Doing that crazy little bee dance. This is a no humping zone. FLYING ONLY! P.S. Humping pants are allowed in the flying zone. Just no humping and flying. DAHF (Dreamers Against Humping and Flying)
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Submitted by tfonts on Wed, 04/29/2015 - 07:30

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LMAO !! Love ya Totes - simply awesome, brotha !! Hey, speaking of our little boy Buzz, where is the little critter and how's your Buzz makeover project going??
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Submitted by Klangstone on Wed, 04/29/2015 - 07:52

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Remember, no flying and humping simultaneously! ;-] Hey, does anyone know when the shirts are slated to ship? Just curious, I couldn't find any tracking info. ...
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Submitted by Totem on Wed, 04/29/2015 - 08:22

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The Buzz project is behind schedule but right on time. I need to get Buzz tuned to be just exactly perfect. Once I have a graphic ready I'll share it.
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Submitted by Boo469 on Wed, 04/29/2015 - 08:27

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They have to make them first, klown
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Submitted by BobLoblaw on Wed, 04/29/2015 - 08:28

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. . . is one that arrives slightly later than you expected.
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Submitted by Klangstone on Wed, 04/29/2015 - 08:48

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I guess it will probably be at least a couple of weeks after the end date of ordering which makes sense. Just excited about getting it, looks like we have a wait for a bit...
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Submitted by mkav on Wed, 04/29/2015 - 10:15

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i thought she (from etsy) said they would start shipping on or about May 9. she is making less than 100 shirts i think so a week to get them done seems ok.
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Submitted by _ on Wed, 04/29/2015 - 11:55

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......Time to get outta my humping pants.... And it's time for me to fly..... cue REO..... maybe the Eagles can land Johnny Football...him and Tebow.... Ohhhhh...I'm scared......I'm scared..... gonna lay around the shanty mama and put a good buzz on! peace from space.....
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Submitted by tfonts on Wed, 04/29/2015 - 12:57

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Browns? Bills? C'mon fellas....FLY EAGLES FLY !!!! Or as a great band once sung: The Eagles filled the sky..... I have a great stealie shirt w/ the Birds logo in it and that line underneath it - SWEET !!
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Submitted by mkav on Wed, 04/29/2015 - 13:03

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Too often the browns' light at the end of a tunnel ends up being the headlight of a (AFC) northbound train that runs em over.But not this year...I feel it!
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Submitted by StellaMoon on Wed, 04/29/2015 - 13:28

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'boutcha. I am. Only distracted by current events and subsequent coordinating of rallying around family and today a migraine. Peace be with the affected in Nepal and Maryland. Peace peace peace. And understanding.
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Submitted by tfonts on Wed, 04/29/2015 - 13:36

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My boy - word is ALL OVER your Brownies offering two #1's to Tenn !!! YOU WANT MARCUS !!! Problem might be those even lower J-E-T-S Jets, Jets, Jets who sit at #6 and could trump you guys. Dude, we were there a couple of years ago when your Browns opened the season against my Eagles. Spent nearly the entire Saturday before at the R&R HOF and the Dead special, entire top floor exhibit there - OMG !!! Anyways, we hung out at lake Erie, saw the dead rats floating in the river as we tailgated, kicked ass in corn hole and flip-cup in the parking lot, and loved your town's game-day experience - TOUCHÉ !!! BTW, Birds kicked ass :-) FLY EAGLES FLY !!
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Submitted by _ on Wed, 04/29/2015 - 13:36

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Not enough energy to type it twice... Welcome back, how's the left coast? Missed not much, riots in Swantown, Clowns n Klangs n things... Coffee on... rrrrrgrrrrr out...
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Submitted by StellaMoon on Wed, 04/29/2015 - 13:49

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We havn't sunken into the ocean yet... I'm a tri-coastal gal, having grown up in Hawaii and Boston - back and forth all of the years until I planted my flag in California and British Columbia, depending on the time... It's a beautiful day today, and we are here, organizing a screening to raise money for the Nepal Earthquake-affected. My cousin and baby cousin survived it, near the epicenter. They are coming home to NoCal for a little respite before deciding on next move. I am some yarn in that net. Headache has gone so now to prepare for my daily trip to the mines. Also I got my t-shirt(s). 443!! Maybe I WILL have a spot more of joe before I go...
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Submitted by BobLoblaw on Wed, 04/29/2015 - 13:53

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Speaking of stealies, I saw a new SYF sticker today with a picture of Lake Tahoe. Either that or it was a brain that melted into a blue puddle. Either way, as they say here in the Reno/Tahoe area, Keep Tobias Blue.
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Submitted by _ on Wed, 04/29/2015 - 15:35

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bad vibes from there... at least the O's won, WTF.... FTW.... WFT.... all we are saying is give peace a chance..... @ASL @Angry Duck.... @Brethren n Sisteren.... stay safe.... Mmmmm bopbop bop bop.....
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Submitted by mkav on Wed, 04/29/2015 - 18:29

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Browns .... NO TRADE. Too many other needs to mortgage the future on mariota. He will be a very good QB I'm sure but he can't play D nor catch the ball. RnR HOF is very cool. I have not been there in a few years...long drive from Texas. Browns game day experience IS a blast. Imagine how cool it will be when they start winning (Insert joke about hell freezing over). I remember that game. Watched it a sports bar here in DFW. P***ed me off when Bs dropped INT in late Q4 then Eagles scored. Another example of the Browns almost always almost win.
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Submitted by bobby69 on Wed, 04/29/2015 - 19:39

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Go to ticket Exchange on forums tickets offered. a guy wants to trade his 7/4 for California
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Submitted by Roadking on Thu, 04/30/2015 - 02:13

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draft day : Can't believe how it must feel to have your team just hope to find a way to win , my team wins cause they do what ever they have to do to winfix balls trick plays tape practice draft killers Does not matter to us we do all we have to do to win lol. Truly we have a great coach and the best QB with the hottest wife . You guys just hate us cause we win win win
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Submitted by _ on Thu, 04/30/2015 - 02:50

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First off a big So glad you made it... Welcome Steve.... So the month of April comes to a close... Coffee is on .... the Apple watch is found to be defective....whaa? And now the suns coming up, riding with Lady Luck.... Freeway cars and trucks... Time to hit the mines.... Have a grate day y'all....
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Submitted by bobby69 on Thu, 04/30/2015 - 03:04

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Yes it is a good morning! , I'm still above ground!! sorry to hear about Apple watch,.Aside from that, I hope everyone's day goes well. It's Hammer swinging time for me,.. then off to see my daughter play guitar and sing at her High School Talent Competition...I think she's doing something by Ed Sheeran, or possibly Nicki Bluhm and The Gramblers. Time to Charge up the camcorder and get a coffeee infusion,...HI HO,..Hi Ho,....
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Submitted by Totem on Thu, 04/30/2015 - 05:07

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One Watch by Day A changeable morning here in St Pete. A little bit of sky, a little bit of clouds, a splatter of rain drops here and there, a west wind blowing. I hope Spring has Sprung for the all of we Sunshine Daydreamers. Summer is coming up fast, so it's high time to put on a Let it Grow and listen to the music play. 59 days to Santa Clara 65 days to Chicago We have cracked the 50's seal. P.S. Patch those sails and shine those rails.
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Submitted by Totem on Thu, 04/30/2015 - 05:09

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Ordered t-shirts last night. One for me, one for my son, and one for what I don't know yet. I have to wait a lot less time than everyone else to get mine mailed. :P.
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Submitted by mkav on Thu, 04/30/2015 - 05:13

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I don't hate you...just really, really envy you. Browns had Belichick years ago and you could tell he was going to eb good. Media and many fans hated him, but was/is good.
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Having grown up in NYC and watching the Jets, then living in Buffalo for 36 years and bleeding red white and blue....I have hated many teams, none as much as the Pats..with that said....I wish The hoodie was our coach and Brady our QB....Road king you have one hell of a franchise up there and while watching the Super bowl in Maui with Seahawk fans I was in awe of your teams victory.... Congrats and glad you are one of us! Can't wait for fall!
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Submitted by mkav on Thu, 04/30/2015 - 05:41

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at least Bills got to the Super Bowl several times. Losing in the SB is not being a loser, said the disconsolate Browns fan, about to witness another mangled draft.
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Submitted by tfonts on Thu, 04/30/2015 - 05:44

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All I can say is: The EAGLES filled the sky... GO BIRDS !!!!! And rrrrrgrrrrr, even you could have ran that ball in from the 1/2 yard line for the ring - what a Pats gift !!! WTF were you in awe of, their luck? No wonder they changed your area code to 0-4-4. (but you know I love ya man as you are my brother from another mother)
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Submitted by Totem on Thu, 04/30/2015 - 06:37

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Football has none.
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Submitted by Totem on Thu, 04/30/2015 - 07:10

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Your reasons are just, your actions are equally bad. Baltimore riots, you suck.
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Submitted by Boo469 on Thu, 04/30/2015 - 07:43

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I recall, many moons ago, the Boston Patriots, and man did they suck!!! Growing up in Buffalo with a father that hailed from Boston we would go to the home games, and for the longest time the patsies were woeful. Their time will come. Go Bills.