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  • liketohike
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    According to the words over my high school entrance. this is not a contest, correct, more like a support group. Hi, My name is Holly and I'm a Dead Junkie, goin through withdrawls. Welcome to DA, we have a 12 step program. 1st step, Sarge pass the bone. Now when you're feelin' low And the fish won't bite You need a little bit o' soul To put you right You gotta make like you Wanna kneel and pray And then a little bit o' soul Will come your way Now when your girl has gone And you're broke in two You need a little bit o' soul To see you through And when you raise the roof With you rock and roll You'll get a lot more kicks With a little bit o' soul And if your party falls 'Cause there's nobody groovin' A little bit o' soul and It really starts movin', yeah! Now when you're in a mess And you feel like cryin' Just remember this little Song of mine And as you walk through life Tryin' to reach your goal Remember what I say 'bout A little bit o' soul And if your party falls 'Cause there's nobody groovin' A little bit o' soul and It really starts movin', yeah! A little bit o' soul A little bit o' soul A little bit o' soul Goodnight Daydreamers, Sarge and Merlin. Lesson #4 begins tomorrow... Sweet Dreams
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    You can have it after this... Had to do it cause it's true... Where would I be without you? (and I noticed the switcheroo) This is for the Original Dus Briver. AKA rrrgrrr Thank you for being a friend Traveled down the road and back again your heart is true you're a pal and a confidant I'm not ashamed to say I hope it always will stay this way My hat is off, won't you stand up and take a bow And if you threw a party Invited everyone you knew You would see, the biggest gift would be from me and the card attached would say, Thank you for being a friend Thank you for being a friend Thank you for being a friend Thank you for being a friend If it's a car you lack I'd surely buy you a cadillac Whatever you need, anytime of the day or night I'm not ashamed to say I hope it always will stay this way My hat is off, won't you stand up and take a bow And when we both get older With walking canes and hair of gray Have no fear, even though it's hard to hear I will stand real close and say, Thank you for being a friend (I want to thank you) Thank you for being a friend (I want to thank you) Thank you for being a friend (I want to thank you) Thank you for being a friend (I want to thank you) Let me tell you about a friend (I want to thank you) Thank you for being a friend (I want to thank you) Thank you for being a friend (I want to thank you) Thank you for being a friend And when we die and float away Into the night, the Milky Way You'll hear me call, as we ascend I'll see you there, then once again Thank you for being a friend Thank you for being a friend (I want to thank you) Thank you for being a friend (I want to thank you) Thank you for being a friend (I want to thank you) Thank you for being a friend Whoa, tell you about a friend (Thank you right now, for being a friend) Thank you for being a friend (I wanna tell you about a pal, and I'll tell you again) Thank you for being a friend (I wanna thank you, thank you, for being a friend) Thank you for being a friend
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    Can't get the last word in edgewise, can I? This is for you.....Ellie Mae..... Ain't no use to keep taking abuse From a friend who isn't kind A friend in need or a friend that you need Who can help you through the troubled times So reach on out and take a hold of my hand And let me know that your ready to go There ain't no dues and you can leave your blues behind And have a little peace peace of mind Give me some peace, Peace of Mind There comes a time when your friends go blind And thier words become diseased They threaten your life with the blade of a knife And set you down upon your needs Make no mistake for your very own sake Heres a little word for now Take off your shoes and let your thoughts be kind And have a little peace, peace of mind Peace Peace of Mind... make us feel better Some folks you find speak a mighty good line They charm you all the way They take you along on a sweet sweet song Then they steal your heart away But blessed be the one who can understand why People have to act that way Cause if I knew I wouldn't even want to say But have a little peace, peace of mind Give me some peace, Peace of Mind Everybody wants Peace, Peace of mind Peace Peace of mind All we need is some... Peace.
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    Good to get out....clears the cobwebs.....Don't you agree? This is the fourth time that this song appeared here, not for lack of creativity, but because it's is such a fucking awesome song..... Home is where I want to be Pick me up and turn me round I feel numb - born with a weak heart I guess I must be having fun The less we say about it the better Make it up as we go along Feet on the ground Head in the sky It's ok I know nothing's wrong... nothing Hi yo I got plenty of time Hi yo you got light in your eyes And you're standing here beside me I love the passing of time Never for money Always for love Cover up and say goodnight... say good night Home - is where I want to be But I guess I'm already there I come home - she lifted up her wings I guess that this must be the place I can't tell one from another Did I find you, or you find me? There was a time Before we were born If someone asks, this where I'll be... where I'll be Hi yo We drift in and out Hi yo Sing into my mouth Out of all those kinds of people You got a face with a view I'm just an animal looking for a home and, Share the same space for a minute or two And you love me till my heart stops Love me till I'm dead Eyes that light up, eyes look through you Cover up the blank spots Hit me on the head Ah ooh Good night Irene, Miami, Scranton PA and all the ships at sea.....
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    Hey Merlin, Arthur here...thanks for the lessons. The world gets to me... You poisoned my sweet water. You cut down my green trees. The food you fed my children Was the cause of their disease. My world is slowly fallin' down And the air's not good to breathe. And those of us who care enough, We have to do something... [Chorus:] Oh... Oh What you gonna do about me? Oh... Oh What you gonna do about me? Your newspapers, They just put you on. They never tell you The whole story. They just put your Young ideas down. I was wonderin' could this be the end Of your pride and glory? [Chorus:] I work in your factory. I study in your schools. I fill your penitentiaries. And your military too! And I feel the future trembling, As the word is passed around. "If you stand up for what you do believe, Be prepared to be shot down. " [Chorus:] And I feel like a stranger In the land where I was born And I live like an outlaw. And I'm always on the run... And I'm always getting busted And I got to take a stand... I believe the revolution Must be mighty close at hand... [Chorus:] I smoke marijuana But I can't get behind your wars. And most of what I do believe Is against most of your laws I'm a fugitive from injustice But I'm goin' to be free. 'Cause your rules and regulations They don't do the thing for me [Chorus:] And I feel like a stranger In the land where I was born And I live just like an outlaw. And I'm always on the run. And though you may be stronger now, my time will come around. You keep adding to my numbers, and you shoot my people down. [Chorus:] (3 times)
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    I had to go for a walk and get some air. The University proveds great green spaces as they recognize the human need for such. The trees in the breeze can usually make it ok. It has been too long since Matt and I went hiking, over a month now. It has been too hot and the woods are full of ticks and chiggers right now to even attempt it. I guess we will go to a local festival in September called Schwagstock, this is #46 for them. The schwag are a Dead tribute/cover band who do a really good job. The festival is at a river outfitter called Ozark outdoors. Also in September is the STL Cardinals Dead tribute night where you get a t-shirt with all the dates the Dead played in St. Louis. And on the front is a Stealie with the cardinals logo on it. Hopefully Dead and Co come to the Midwest. Maybe they will gain other members too... I started working in orthopedic oncology one year ago and I think it is starting to take its toll.
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    Think it all will be east coast....like maybe 10 or 12 dates.... My sons band is opening for Cabinet in Buffalo this September at a club downtown.....gonna be quite the party... Definitely interested in the Susquehanna Breakdown, maybe check out Coopers Seafood as well....
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    Yes, I agree Cabinet's good, I went to school with Jamie, the drummer. I have been seeing them for quite some time now. They also have their own festival Here on Montage Mt. in May, called the Susquehanna Breakdown. You should give it a whirl next spring. It's quite good! Like a Bluegrass festival feel to it. My daughter played at it the first two years representing Marley's Mission.I shot video of her as well as Cabinet's set and Terrapin Flyer's set last year, however, I haven't had a chance to synch the audio with the video yet. I know the Dead tickets aren't available yet, but that doesn't seem to bother the secondary market, as they already have them listed. I will try to obtain tickets for my family and keep Phil in my back pocket as plan B. I hope you are correct about the tour/ Wilkes Barre possibility. And Buffalo would be ideal for you. I did read where Bobby was quoted as saying it was late in the year to try to pull a tour together, but that's what they were going to try to do. I wonder how much will be East Coast?
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    Tix are not available yet and to my knowledge, aside from private boxes there which are licensed, the only presale will be AmEx on 8/10... I did hear a ticket limit of 4 though, so I would not guarantee 5 in a row....Mayer is not my fave either, but think he would fit the bill for the show....me thinks if they tour though as reported they will hit Wilkes Barre and Buffalo as prior dead tours did....they are markets that will sell out.... Enjoy Peach Fest.....was there in 2011 and had a mighty time....ABB, Mule, Trigger Hippy and TTB in particular...but Cabinet was outstanding as a newcomer.......
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    Stubhub already has the MSG tix listed for up to $5,000.00 each for 100 level. Holy smokes will it never end? I want to take my kids to this one as it is only a 2+ hour drive from home and my daughter specifically asked me to go, but that means 5 tickets together. I already have a pair of Phil tix for Halloween and the night before, so I thought about selling the Halloween tix and buying MSG for the entire family, and maybe just Jill and I going to Phil on the 30th. I hope I can get 5 MSG tickets together. I'm not a John Mayer fan and would actually rather see Phil, however my daughter heard about the show and asked me to take her. As she put it "John Mayer is my future husband, he just doesn't know it yet." Ahhh Teenagers,..I can hardly take her and not my two boys. I'm not looking forward to the spinning wheels and que's again!!!! Thanks for letting me vent. Sorry I've been out of touch as of late, just busy trying to get back to reality and now it appears I may be in for another dose of Hilarity! Good luck to any and all who may be trying to get tickets. Until then if anyone from the spreadsheet is going to Peachfest next weekend in Scranton, Pa. drop me a line. There's a few nice deals on tickets for that on Cashortrade.org. All my contact info is on the SSDD Spread. Love you guys and gals.
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Well. I don't want to speed up the wheel, but I'm not gonna lie, between the daily grind and the anticipation, it would be cool if we were in Chicago already... quite a bind, and a little confusing if I try to grasp it. I think I'll just let it go and go DRINK SOME WATER Tami. Thank you sis, for the tip ;) Also the moon is starting to show her face again, so things will be smoothing out again, if any of you were wondering why the wheels have felt so wonky lately :)
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Whatchu talking bout Willis..... Godspeed Chandra Stella Blue Moon Artois Smith..... May the four winds blow you safely into your peaceful place... With lots of H2O...... It looks like rain, and it feels like rain, here comes the rain..... rrrrrrrgrrrrrr getting his Tom Brady gear out..... Gonna let some air outta the tires too...smoother ride.... Apologies to Patriots fans .... It's only cheating if you get caught....the hoodie said that.... Snaggggggggglepussssss out! Exit....stage left.....even.....
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So far it's me, my woman, my girl, my other girl, my boy n his girl, 2 cats in the yard, and my dog named Boo....apologies to Rachacha and Sgt.Pupper... Stella if you don't win the ducats no one should....
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no apologies necessary, there have been more than one dog named after me.
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Is anyone planning on watching the other one?
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Coffee is on.... Ba dus on autopilot.... ....enjoy Memorial Day weekend peeps....
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is on a fast for the weekend. We'll eat Tuesday. Take those ships on a test sail this weekend! Patch those Sails and Shine Those Rails!
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Hey Gang - Listing these today. SD have priority. GOB Grateful Dead Fare Thee Well CID Ticket Package 'Steal Your Face' Santa Clara Have (3) Sat 06/27/15 - Grateful Dead - 2 Day Pass - Levi's Stadium - Santa Clara - CA [ section: 112 row: 8 ] Description For sale are three (3) CID Ticket Packages, $1142. each. each package includes the following: -(1) 2day pass to Santa Clara FTW shows Premium Reserved seats, Sec 112, Row 8. -Limited edition, screen printed Grateful Dead 50th Anniversary event poster (1 per night) -One (1) copy of “Fare Thee Well” Hard Cover Coffee Table Book by Jay Blakesberg (mailed after the show) -CID lounge access before, during, and after the show with complimentary food and cash bar -CID Entrance Tickets are will call.
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We're gonna be three days lighter when we step on the scales Tuesday!
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You Son of a Bee!
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Heard info comes with tix delivery
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I heard that, too, but wasn't sure if there was any new information. No one seems to have any certainty on the process.
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Will post here when we hear...have a great weekend
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"...sounds which began as mere noise, like tom-toms and thundering gongs, savage, fanatical, ritual, end by arriving at the purest music." Yes! This is from Dr. Faustus by Thomas Mann. He goes on to describe an artistic work that had the “urge to reveal in the language of music the most hidden things, the beast in man as well as his most sublime stirrings”.
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Happy weekend all Coffee's ready, just the way I do it, like an oil-worker's boot dipped in storm water runoff. Taking the better half on an overnight date to see Garrison Keillor do his Prairie Home Companion show at Wolf Trap. Shakedown scene to include Powder Milk Biscuits and ketchup! Promised her I would not mention the Dead for 48hrs, the woman needs a respite from my madness.
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Good morning all... As our esteemed dus briving coffee cranking and radio dial twirling captain is off on an adventure, I'll take a quick hand at the wheel...turn up the bass you say? Why sure! Over that away you'll see the amber waves of grain, back to your left you might see if you are looking closely some purple mountain majesties, up above are those spacious skies and just in front are the fruited plains...pretty country isn't it? Let's honor those who gave their lives for our country, this weekend especially, but always keep their spirit alive in our hearts. We salute you, we appreciate you and we lift a glass in your honor! Now let's have some of that hash-slinging, lyric-dropping, free-wheeling banter, as we continue the journey already in progress... Cheerio!
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Followed by outcries of.... "is it July 6th yet?" Our poor spouses...lol
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Was close to 12 hours clean ...got my rental at Logan, equipped with Sirius and off the wagon I went...much to my better halfs dismay. Enjoy the weekend...New England is great in the Spring. Thanks for the coffee Mad Swan, the Graceful perspective on life and the guided tour geo... Off to the Brewery tours I go....sure beats the mines.
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Is that pesky trey out side the dus? I heard the fruit doesn't fall far from the trey..
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Hello All...if you have not seen this..... http://www.gdtstoo.com/GDTSTOOupdate.html GD 50th update: The commemorative tickets are almost finished being printed, and they are dazzleing! Tickets will be sent out in early June. We will not be accepting address changes, you will have to make your own arrangements from this date on. We also will not be accepting any mail service upgrades. We are diving in again and wont be up for air until mid June and our emails will be on auto reply for the first two weeks of June. We do not have seat locations. You will find out your seat locations when you receive your tickets. The GD50th Fabulous Envelopes are an "Art Movement" of their own. We will be posting our museum pieces soon. Please check dead50.net for any other show information. -------------------------------------------------------
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mmmbop mmbop mmmmbop where is the Jerry blend this monin' rrrrgrrrr, Stella? mbop mbop bop bop..........I miss Jerry
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Got an early stop on da dus bride to give the air in the tires time to breathe...plus, there is a celebrity sighting being reported by our trained puppy-on-the-street. Coffee is on the house, step right over this way, we are featuring Chez Ray and his selection of special brews. Morning Brews Roast is here in this carafe, and Drop Dead Dark right over there next to the hypnotic donuts. Chez Ray was of the Boys catering chefs and takes it to the next level. For all your Grateful Dead coffee needs you can visit CheZ Ray and his organic coffee at http://www.chefchezray.com/ He will be joining us today, and is available to sign coffee mugs, tear stained t-shirts, and Birkenstock sandals, all of which are for sale in booth right to your left. Enjoy this rare moment, allow you to be transported back 40 years to the days of yore, treat yourself to a vintage tape, enjoy the kind...remember our Vets and make someone smile... Daydreamers are the best, carry on...have a grateful day! geodadusbrivingcoffeepouringmeister
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So glad we look out for each other on our cosmic climb to Chicago...great choice of coffee...the wavy gravy rainbow blend is interesting....thought for a minute I saw Faye Wray but then I happened upon my spectacles.... Giving thanks for our great land, those who chose to defend it and those who were forced to do so.... Funny how we as a nation often take these things for granted and tomorrow is not just another one of those Monday days off.... Think I'll take a seat over by that big guy in the monkey suit, hey buddy will ya pass me a banana? Goes good with the donuts and coffee....thanks for the time away General Geo.... Watch out for that tree! Hey Boo Boo, Magilla over here just said "I know"....(disaffectedly)
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Thanks Geo for bringing chez Ray to my attention. What a cool bean.
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that's no "guy in a monkey suit" that's our esteemed mayor, better polish those spectacles
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that is the name of our new comedy ensemble featuring klowns, hungry dancing bears and a bunch of kids that missed the dus and never saw Jerry ( ahem, Ah yes I miss Jerry) we will be featured at all acid test locations. Details will be released as they become available, tune your tinfoil to the all newbie channel.
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....with my morning brew my honey...walk me out with my morning brew today.... Beautiful sunny day, cup of coffee in hand... Plenty to go around... Let's try to enjoy what we have and be grateful... Well there's flooding down in Texas, all of the telephone lines are down.... Here's wishing them well.....
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Best music to fly by.... Stephane Grappelli and David Grisman Live.... try it, you'll like it.... Hope all had a peaceful and productive weekend.... Coffee on tomorrow 5:30am est Gob willing and the creek don't rise..... rrrrrgrrrrrr zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz morning Stella....
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Coffee is on.... Off to work I go.... Have a good day all.... ps....king of the road....you didn't see me?.. .I was the guy wearing the Bills LeSean McCoy jersey that was getting stoned in Columbus Park at the hands of those Pats fans.... btw you live in a great city ..... The seafood is wicked awesome....
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Nope I watched the news there was nothing about tin foil hat and dancing feet invading the common but I sure you walked the freedom trail , And got a large D.D. coffee
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"What I like best about music is when time goes away." Bob, I think it's just that your watch is broken. Tick Tock 4 weeks, 4 days, and 13 hours until showtime in Santa Clara. 5 weeks, 3 days, and 11 hours until showtime in Chicago! Our clocks are synchronized to Universal Lunar Time.
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Dear Chicago FTW, I have received my itinerary for FTW. All your arrows and circles and exclamation points suggest I will be somewhere and everywhere at all times. The FTW weekend promises to be completely epic. Thank you Billy for the invitation. I have received it and thank you Devils Friend for the book. As I romp around this room I see Tami, and fontsman, and rrrrrgrrrr, geo, and stella, and the Doktor, Dire, the mayor, and every Daydreamer there ever was; same as it ever was. Everyone has their Buzzzzz onnnnn. Water flowing underground. Ya just gotta buzz-around. I am high-steppin' into Sweet Home Chicago on Thursday. It's 106 miles to Chicago, we got a full tank of gas, half a pack of cigarettes, it's dark... and we're wearing sunglasses. I'm on a mission from Gob. Thank you Chicago FTW for providing me sleep time in the schedule 3 of the 4 nights I am in town. I will believe it when I sleep it! I meet the Queen at noon for the Daydreamer fancy hat contest. New contest? I have the perfect prize. Buzzzzzzz onnnnnnnnn!
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perfect day for a daydream.Stella drink your water girl. Put some Berries today if you got. Or mint. Welcome Back back doc rggggrr to the mine. Hope famy time was sublime. And in the romper room of our mind I see my friends and all is fine. You just gotta buzz around.
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this weekend, found mint, original, fudge covered, double stuff, golden, double stuff golden, birthday, golden birthday, berry, but no reese anywhere, I did hear of an even more elusive oreo: the reese brownie oreo. has anyone heard of or eaten one of these?
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...he goes down to the gob and warms his feet... Just BOGging down the thread with more lyrical whimsy. Wind Up Ian gives his take on God and religion: "He's not the kind you have wind up on Sundays" Happy Tuesday peoples, Gob less ewe!
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Ok first off Totes....don't bogart that Buzz my friend....pass it over to me...your enthusiasm is infectious....and yes I too long for the days of haze and the buzz off the crowd at the fountain... Boo Boo, do you have Tops supermarkets in Rachacha? Reese's oreos are a staple in da Buff Tops, never had the brownie, but the S'moreos just got released...S'mores Oreos...eat them up yum.... Finally, at the newBee....dont know if you looked in the mirror lately grrrrrllllll but it certainly looks like your buzzin' buddy misses Jerry or needs an antidepressant or somethin'....adderal perhaps?...at least compared to Totes' dancin'fool of a Bumble... and thanks for the musical suggestion....let me tune the dial just exactly perfect....no.....little more bass...now ahhhhhhh...thats it... just sing along with Mr. Mayor and follow the buzzin' bee.... Life is too short, so love the one you got 'Cause you might get run over or you might get shot Never start no static, I just get it off my chest Never had to battle with no bulletproof vest Take a small example, take a t-t-t-t-tip from me Take all of your money, give it all to charity.... Lovin' is What I Got.... Now, I ask you...isn't that just sublime ;-)
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Corporate office is in Roc town, I will look there, I neglected to mention the smores, did you find the black and tan? went to pick up a quart and it was gone! grabbed a stockboy and he tells me it is discontinued, not by manufacturer, but by Danny the W. Had him clean out the back for 5 quarts, I would bring to pic-a-nic, but the ice cream doesn't travel well.
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Sold out at my Wegs...Tops carries the Reeses though...need to go to a larger one so to speak...inner city Tops in da Buff has less of a selection....worse case scenario I will trade 60 cases of Oreos for your turntable.... win win....
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pug dysmorphic disorder. No Meds required. Just a bee costume apparently does the trick.
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After watching and tearing up over TOO the Bob Weir story..... especially Jerrys demise in the 90s coincident with the scene deteriorating..... mmmmmmmbob bob, bob bob ... PDD has quite a buzz to it..... a new found respect for Weir and his jazz fills ....still can't believe Ratdog played when Jerry died... WWJD? a dysmorphic dog....? I bet he misses Jerry though.... We all do...
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I think he'd want the music to continue just like it did. No different than what they did after all the others died. Music heals.
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mmmmmmbop bop bop bop it does....