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    @Whos on first....
    Hey ABBOTT! Bombay Sapphire....a straw will do.... I'll bring the women.... We got to right this ship tho.... Cuz...New Orleans is Sinkin' and I don't wanna swim.... .......I don't know, third base? Lions, and Tigers and Bears....oh my....hey where's Dorothy the meek....jumped ship with Pugsley? Now I'm pooped.....
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    Gergelis, you crack me up everyday. My office neighbors must hear my laughing through the walls. Well, quite a few of we biologists are GD lovers so they understand. They know I'm cracked. LOL! Yah, we all need some flexibility and knowing that we all are doing the best that we can as we travel through this land. Like I eluded to yesterday, some sweet Viking mamas or Egyptian goddesses might delay my arrival to said picnic. I did a Google ruler measurement. It's between 0.5-0.6 miles from the museum to the super secret picnic location. Watch out for them teddy bears trying to get on the dus.
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    @all of the above...and the below....
    ba dus is on autopilot and will stop for stray cats, dogs and heads... appreciate the well wishes Totes, and hope you're correct... re. High noon....time is relative and always has been, Totes, Lainie Bear and I will be at the museum in the morning....and after pic a nic.... However we need a window of arrival time, to expect every camper to be there for a photo op at exactly high noon is risky at best....and lacks necessary wiggle room and fluidity.... busy city busy weekend and people from all over....walking, biking, cabbing, ubering, crawling and limping there... Provided tickets are in hand Elaine and I will be there....Scott and Rosalie are a lock.... Hey look it's Brian Setzer....gotta slow down....hop on...there's a seat next to Fester....grab some coffee... you got something to say? The floor is all yours..... Well, we're having a ball just a-bopping on the big dance floor Well, there's a real square cat, he looks a 1974 Well-ell, he looked at me once, he looked at me twice Look at me again and there's a-gonna be fight We're gonna rock this town We're gonna rip this place apart We're gonna rock this town Rock it inside out We're gonna rock this town Make 'em scream and shout Let's rock, rock, rock, man, rock We're gonna rock till we pop We're gonna rock till we drop We're gonna rock this town Rock this place apart after reading back the lyrics...not the best choice of song...let's try Stray Cat Shuffle....it's the bees knees....
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    @FLATTERED YOU ARE CONCERNED WITH MY SCHEDULE
    FONTS, AS SHARED EARLIER TODAY, THE DUS BRIVER HAS MEDICINE THAT CAN REMEDY THAT. I SUGGEST YOU RELAX, ENJOY YOUR OWN RIDE AND EASE OFF THE MICROMANAGEMENT PEDAL. THIS DUS HAS A BRIVER.
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    @ KYLE
    Simply making sure, Kyle, that you don't miss out on our already calendared Pic-A-Nic and M&G and group picture at our designated spot at Grant Park at high noon on Saturday 7/4. Capice?
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    I see no conflict anywhere fonts. Explain? There is a reason there is "important" information there. Read it again. Stay positive and see the forest through the trees. This forum is for sharing info for planning. Stick it, in an email update if you wish to.
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    Field Museum Important Info for Saturday
    Am I allowed to leave The Field Museum and come back later? Yes, if you come back on the same day and have your tickets handy. So you can leave the museum, make the Pik-A-Nik for lunch, and return to the Museum if so your pleasure tends. I am geeky, so I will be at the museum most of the morning, picnicteer, then return to the museum for some jazzy Dead and Archive/ GDTS exhibit. It's all in the same area (museum is about 1/2 mile from the picnic). For those that missed the ticket link yesterday, there is a link to the event below. Everything is Dead at The Field Museum All The Years Combine: Deadhead Treasures From The Grateful Dead Archive & GDTS Too Drawing on the extensive collection of the band’s own archive, All The Years Combine: Deadhead Treasures From The Grateful Dead Archive & GDTS Too features material from every part of the Grateful Dead’s career that document the special bond between the Grateful Dead family and their family of fans. Visitors will have the opportunity to see band and fan correspondence, decorated ticket request envelopes, newsletters, drawings, posters, tickets, backstage passes, and fan-made concert tapes. Jazz & Colors: Wave That Flag July 4, 12:30pm – 3pm, performances throughout the Museum, included with admission Following the success of Jazz & Colors in New York’s Central Park and Jazz & Colors: The Masterworks Edition at the acclaimed Metropolitan Museum of Art, Jazz & Colors comes to Chicago’s Field Museum with a more focused and intimate experience. Jazz & Colors: Wave That Flag will feature local jazz musicians performing in various parts of the Museum taking on the songbook of the Grateful Dead for two sets of music on Saturday, July 4th. Jazz & Colors is a co-production of The Field Museum and the promoters and performers of Fare Thee Well. http://www.fieldmuseum.org/at-the-field/programs/everything-dead-field-…
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    Thanks, Totes - this is awesome information. Only caution is our Pic-A-Nic and group photo op is Saturday, July 4th at nigh noon. We want to make sure all our peeps are at our meeting spot in Grant Park for that. Also, is there a direct link you can share on how to get to the specific information of this event? Looks like awesome fun...thanks !!
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    Submit your FTW necessities for the list! -water bottle -sunscreen - chargers -cash -bubbles, beach balls, balloons, face paint , temporary tattoos, confetti -sunglasses -some surprises -lanyard for GDTS Tix -travel size booze for jazz Colors at the Field Museum -harmonica -frisbee - sunshine dreamers t-shirt -spreadhseets for effigee -source of fire -tickets put in carry on, taped to an inside super secret pocket -party hat for the 4th of July -camera to capture eagles filling the sky -casting searchlight -rain poncho (it never rains on the 4th of July, the sun always shines) -tin foil hat -frankincense -transporter beam -re-entry blanket -oranges for the dus -invisibility cloak -aspirin -walking shoes so I don’t get the walkin’ blues -smiles -band aids -coozy -GD50 clear plastic bag (for Santa Clara) or sensible holder of stuff (for Chicago)
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    said tyhe cat in the hat in the back.... Fine job of steering da dus, rgrrrgrr, and taking those curves at just the right speed. Tis quite a shiny badge you've got there... I like the steelie face logo and Captain Rich tag. Anyone catch the Smithsonian Channel's Aerial America last night? It featured Illinois, and had several majestic aerial flights over Chicago. I was hoping they would fly over Buckingham Fountain, and sure enough they did...the area for our meet-up just to the SE of the fountain loomed right up large in my screen. The trees looked a bit shaggy, the lawn green, and my heart skipped a beat at the vision of deadheads everywhere converging on that area in a couple of short weeks....here is the link, etc: http://www.smithsonianchannel.com/shows/aerial-america/illinois/701/340… As we get closer to our destinations...rggrrgr promised to drive a bit more slowly (right!) or at least slow enough for the deadheads along the way to get on...as we approach California, there may be a sea of people around us...make sure you wave and say high to them... Matter of fact, practice smiling and greeting your neighbors today, here on this ride, at home in your hood, and elsewhere as the opportunities arise. You never know who is needing that special twinkle and smile and you may have one at the perfect time. Make a difference today friends if you can, and if that isn't in the cards, help someone who is. To each and all, the skies are yellow and the sun is blue...I hear music around the next bend...how 'bout some cookies and milk everyone. geolikescookiesandmilkandmusicandsmilesandwavesandpeacemeister
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Someone Just Posted on C.O.T. that soldier field parking passes were being sold on the Soldier Field website today. Just in case anyone is in need. I have to get to work, I'll check it out if I have time. Edit: I just tried, but don't have enough time to navigate website,..little Ben clock says quarter to six,.. I gotta get down to the mine. Good luck. Thanks for everyone's support yesterday, Toast was a successs, as was her Party!!!
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Mr. Mayor , I think it would be way cool to see if the DD could find each other in Ca. Does anyone else feel this way? Long lost brothers and sisters of another Mother meeting for the first time. I know it will be a push but start the bus cause I riding to the last stop
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That's a great call, dude, and there are 16 SD'ers attending SC shows. Klang man, you gotta be the chairperson nominee to head the SC M&G Committee. Can I get a second on that please?
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Good morning....one and all Coffee is on, creamer and some sugar on the counter And through the window in the wall comes streaming in on sunlight wings a million bright ambassadors of morning.... I love waking up to the sunrise on a weekend.... Make it a productive day even if you goof off.... when your sitting back In your rose pink Cadillac Making bets on Kentucky Derby Day Let's see... Yard work, planting the Derby Dinner with friends And the Mayweather thing tonight... peace....
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56 days, 14 hours till showtime Santa Clara62 days, 12 hours till showtime in Chicago Patch those sails and shine those rails, cure those ails and swing those tails!
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Thanks for the reminder, no room for tail draggin' this weekend.... @Mr Mayor....you are hereby charged with coordinating an informal meet n greet at the behest of Deadheads anonymous.... what Roadking wants, Roadking gets! @Bobby....congrats on a successful toast and party.... In unison..... Hi my name is (your name here) I'm a Deadhead and I miss Jerry...
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Coffee, get in the belly. In the belly! Hitting the sunny streets of St Pete and a festie on the waterfront. Come join the party. Later OCDers!
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I'm up for meeting everyone in California. I fly in Saturday morning to SFO. So it will be tight but I can do it. Trying to decide if its worth renting a car or not. Anyone? Missing Jerry here. Steve
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I need coffee apparently. Was going trail running but it rained. I hate pavement.
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What is going on?
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morning Steve.......caffeine does help the cobwebs of our mind.... The Mayor is the SC point person....as of now, I recommend he come up with a meet n greet sub committee... ....and I know.....
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When do tickets go on sale?
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Happy weekend to all. Hey spascarella, I would weigh your level of timing-stress against cost of rental car. Whichever provides you with greater peace of mind... go for it. My two pennies.
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Agree with Stella- rental so you don't goMental , but if you don't need it for all the days, see if you can drop it off In Santa Clara once you get in town.
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Just got Warlocks 10-8/9-89 in mail. Been wanting for a long time now. Great stuff! Nice blend. I recommend!Love all you deadheads!!
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Apparently this Dus is Briving itself,..
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Ok., so I finally have a minute to relax and have a beer, but there's no one to drink with,..nor a designated driver to insure my safe deliverance,..Hmnnn,..well thet never stopped me before,...glug,..glug,..ggglluug,..AAAAhhhh! I guess I'll look to Saturday Night Live for some comedic relief. Catch you in the A.M.,..Hope all is well out there,..
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Decided to watch some youtube clips of Jerry instead Duke University 1978.....I am a Deadhead,...and I miss Jerry!!!!
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...about a meet and greet. I will start checking around the area for a place we can do a beforehand something or other. Most likely informal I would presume. Let me think on it and start looking. Maybe as mayor I can form a sub committee and delegate to get some local (or more local) help. I am 2 1/2 hours away and haven't been to Levi's yet so I'm not too familiar with what's around there. I have been to Great America amusement park many years ago (before there was a Levi's) and it is right next door. There should be someplace close by, plus I have a hotel room 1 mi. away. We'll figure something out. Alright Sheriff, looks like we have another spreadsheet column. - your Mayor this message is officially endorsed by Klangstone Productions. Ltd
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.....and I say...it's alright.... Morning crew.....Sorry we missed you Bobby, the bus was indeed on autopilot.... But I can assure you whether or not Cowboy Neal is at the wheel your in good hands with Klangstate.... Mr. Mayor the meet n greet is indeed a good idea.... coffee is on.... Planning on seeing an art exhibit today if all goes well.... .....have a serendipitously sunny Sunday...... and to all those who have missed Jerry... we know....
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Never have two words sounded better together
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7 weeks, 6 days, and 17 hours until showtime in Santa Clara. 8 weeks, 5 days, and 12 hours until showtime in Chicago. Goin' where the climate suits my clothes. Yes I am!
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I also fly in Sat. and it a long way from Beantown to Ca but I been sleeping an extra 10 mins each night cause no sleeping on this bus , well ok you can pass out but we will take care of you my brothers and sisters
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Peaceful easy Sunday here...hope it's the same in Pats country...
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I just listened to Tennessee Jed in Hebrew on my local community radio station. THAT WAS NEW AND DIFFERENT!
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SSIA.... party on Shlomo!!!! Relaxing at the shanty getting a good buzz on.... Btw how's your buzz coming hoss?
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SSIA.... party on Shlomo!!!! Relaxing at the shanty getting a good buzz on.... Btw how's your buzz coming hoss?
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Sorry got my buzz just exactly perfect....
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Yes that is from A recently released Whole album In hebrew under the name promised land, and free listening tracks if you google search. It's funny cuz some of the city's In some of the songs are changed to actual towns in isreal.aiko aiko Oy vey!!
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Counting it down....Hawks up 2 zip.... Will let you know if I'm pre gaming in Chitown brah.... That Trey video was Trey cool....
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Phil was definitely in the zone with his son and Trey. Beers on me in Chi.
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Bring it on but we are going Dutch .... But I prefer Bombay Sapphire.... Can't wait for Chicago..... Will be in touch....
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I'll match you bourbon for Bombay
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let's not let that deal go down... What a frickin brilliant day in da Buff... 75 sunny dry and a nice kool breeze off of Lake Ontario.... Enjoy Chicago...
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Sure I'll give you the first bite of my montreal smoked meat on rye, said no one, ever.What's everyone else eating?
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Yes that looks like the real deal. pass the pickles and coleslaw please. In Chicago eh? Gonna see about getting overThere.
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Gets switched to overload... Nice relaxing weekend... Coffee is on.... The mines are calling.... ...tell me why, I don't like Mondays... ....I wanna shoot the whole day down..... hi ho hi ho....it's off to work we go.... May the fourth be with you!
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I feel like a kid waiting for Christmas , I get up check the calendar counting down the Mondays till the last week before the SHOW . Waiting so hard for that faithful day when GDTS sends my tickets in the mail, will I open them before the 27th and the 3rd? Will you ?
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Hey now folks, how about rrrrrgrrrr's new avatar - frickin' AWESOME !!! Nothin' could be finer coming into FTW 4th of July weekend in Chi-Town !!!!!
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7 weeks, 5 days, and 14 hours to ShowTime in Santa Clara.8 weeks, 4 days, and 12 hours to ShowTime in Chicago. Good Morning Sunshine Daydreamers. Patch those sails and shine those rails!
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YEAH BABY !!! Now, close that bathroom window :-) Thank you, brotha - now the week is officially underway !!!! And the three men I admired most, the father, son & the holy ghost, they caught the last train for the coast... Heard that amazing tune again yesterday - amazing how after not hearing a song for years and years, you remember EVERY word. Incredible music and lyrics put together there regarding "the day the music died." And again, I digress... Happy Monday gang !!!
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I'll see that bourbon and raise you a Patron. Lake Ontario breeze here in Roc town, just as fine as Erie, makes for a beautiful bicycle ride to the coal mine. Tulips busting out all over along with magnolias, cherry blossoms, and the lilacs are just peeking out, whooo hooo, summer in WNY!!!! pass that coffee please, will go with a wonderful Tiramisu for after lunch, gotta have the girlfriend stop or I'll be napping like Kurt....
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Grab the coffee in a travel mug.... Tiramisu sounds great.... Ok....shopping list so far Patron, bourbon for #88 and Bombay Sapphire.... Got it.... Gonna get the blender ready for tomorrow... Bottle of Corzo gold calling my name.... Fish taco enchiladas with fresh guacamole and limes....on the menu Feel free to bike on over, dinners at 6.....