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    One Word: "Oteil"
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    next up on KDED https://youtu.be/F1uWA7VPGiE
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    Glad you enjoyed and that you are passing the torch to the next generation! Gas up ba dus boys...off to Utah then off to the Colorado Smokies...wait the Smokies are in Tennessee? Well maybe we can rename the Rockies ; )
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    In the shop having the carpet ripped out and replaced with Geo's donated magic carpet ride carpet (so they'll be no more breakdowns for the rest of the tour). Thanks GEO! OK, take it away boys...(play on)
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    Amazing show. Got to the parking lot late (about 6:15), my son had to work in the morning and a friend that was coming was running a little late also, plus I took a wrong turn that cost us about an extra half hour or so. So, unfortunately I missed shakedown completely and a chance to see the Sherriff and Jambo. But all things considered I had a great time. We at least got set up on the lawn (a decent spot) before the band came out so I didn't miss a note of the music. My review: The band was spot on, they just keep getting better and tighter as they continue to play together. Oteil's China Doll was stellar, setlist off the charts. Love me some wheel after space, oh yeah! John channeled Jerry a few times, plus his own style shown through as he shredded the old tunes. Other special moments worthy of mention, Jeff's piano solo on Eyes; Viola Lee Blues and Black Muddy River were really nice.
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    Everyone headed there, including King Mayor Klang, have a fabulous time!!!
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    flat tires, running out of gas, detours, busted radiators, burns busts bummers and ripoffs, man, you'll be happy to hear that this here dus comes equipped with a magic carpet. I had a nice carpet that was purchased in the lot at Shoreline back in '89, found it handy at Cal Expo that night it rained and flooded out Shakedown, and kept it ever since. We all met up with the Kurtster last year, and Richie and Hikealike added the carpet to ba dus just after the traffic jam at Deer Creek. It's a slick little add-on, and Sarge endorsed too. Said carpet can fix any tire, repair any hoses, fill-up your tank and even comes equipped with a mirror, razor blade and straw, should you ever need to use said implements to re-fill that hard to reach spot on the rear hydraulic system's left manifold transistor flux capacitating rainbow gatherer. Speaking from experience, that's damn hard to do at night in the rain. Klang, grab your handy 50th FTW flashlight and look under the empty Krispy Creame donut box just behind seat 42, there's a latch keyhole that your SYF pin fits in. Turn pin counterclockwise, pop off cover and unroll carpet. Hop on. The rest happens naturally. Who are Dead & Company, and why do they keep following us? Enjoy the ride, all. geo'scarpetbaggingrugbogartingdaysareovermeister
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Submitted by _ on Fri, 05/29/2015 - 04:17

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Your dreams were your ticket out.... On behalf of the sweat hogs .... So glad you made it Mr. Totter...
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Submitted by DevilsFriend on Fri, 05/29/2015 - 06:23

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We need humor. Without humor - No Valby... Without Valby - The man from Nantucket eats popsicles... More consumed popsicles - More used popsicle sticks litter the earth... Earth doesn't need any more garbage dumped on her... It's environmental. Dinner specials on the menu tomorrow night - Choose your bird.
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Submitted by Klangstone on Fri, 05/29/2015 - 07:25

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So many trinkets, so many deserved recipients (friends, family, wives, strangers stopping strangers). So little time to do what's right. But we try to fight the fight to the best of our abilities. If we stumble or make a mistake, we pick ourselves back up and do it again... We are humans being... ...and I am Klangstone, somewhat dysfunctional and strange family member/mayor but I miss Jerry, Ron, Keith, Brent and Vince. HAPPY FRIDAY ALL! MAY YOUR DAY BE AS BRIGHT AS THE BLUE SUN. Hey rrrrgrrrr, you got that bus warmed up and the coffee cooled down yet????
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Submitted by Totem on Fri, 05/29/2015 - 08:09

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just look at them and sighand know they love you I need more than coffee in my cup rrrrrgrrrr. Whatcha got?
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sorry, was on autopilot whilst meeting with my union rep and reviewing the fine print of my SD contract.....but I first had to retrieve my spectacles.... Let's see..... Job description dus briver Job requirements buying all my underwear at K Mart, being an excellent briver, have quick ability to react, a sound command of the musical and lyrical landscapes of this great land from sea to shining sea......and a good sense of which way the wind does blow.... Suggested skills sublime coffee making ability....no where does it specify any other potable, potent or not... I can however offer a shot of empathy, compassion, peace, love, understanding and humility....to any and all who choose to accept it.....otherwise it's BYOB....and smoke em if you got 'em. I also offer hugs (not mugs) for people, puppers, and pugs... not drugs.... Klang....bus is way chill...coffee is steaming hot..... Hold on.....let me put a nickel in that jukebox..... And it looks like rain, and it feels like rain.....Oooohhhh here comes the rain...... and thank you Totes.....I get my love at home..... Mr. MD......back to the mines...... Oh yeah....Lovin' is what I got......it's sublime.... Sorry Klanger, got so caught up in my own sh*t....I forgot to say..... I know (disaffectedly)
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Submitted by Totem on Fri, 05/29/2015 - 11:08

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So I'm sitting here at work, listening to some Jerry and once again I'm reminded why I love his playing so much. The sincerity, tenacity,and authenticity of his playing just floors me sometimes. Every push, pull, slide, or bend of a string means something. Trey better deliver. I'll be smuggling tomatoes into Soldier Field just in I need to add some vegetables to some noodling. I'm hoping for a 3 course meal with dessert though. And them ain't no rotten tomotoes from the back of the dus either, but maybe some leftover picnic goodies. Like Ma always says, waste not, want not. Home is where the heart is.
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If you haven't, watch the YouTube 5/1/15 clips from TXR Trey n Phil....GDTRFB and Bertha.... Trey will deliver.... And Mr. Totter....up your nose with a rubber hose... And have a grateful weekend.... Counting on you Kyle.... This just in customized hyper bling edited Zazzle mugs delivered here today....quick turnaround..... Thanks Tami n Jeff n Zazzle....n too many others to mention.....who are just like us...cuz we are everywhere...
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Submitted by StellaMoon on Fri, 05/29/2015 - 16:37

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Seeking stories from the road or hometown shows - tell me about the times you weren't sure you were gonna make it - but then you did! Please, and thank you! C/S
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Submitted by StellaMoon on Sat, 05/30/2015 - 01:33

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I have my fairy gobfather to thank for it :) Speaking of zzzz's...
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Submitted by Totem on Sat, 05/30/2015 - 04:21

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Happy Sunshine Dreaming Saturday. Patch those sails and shine those rails! 4 weeks and 14 hours until showtime in Santa Clara! Mmmmmhmmmm can feel it. 4 weeks, 6 days, and 12 hours until Chicago! "Anticipation is sometimes more exciting than actual events.” ― Ana Monnar Ana's never been to a Grateful Dead show.
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Submitted by Totem on Sat, 05/30/2015 - 04:30

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Th Sunshine Daydream mug is full to the rim with some Hazelnut grind. Sunshine Mugs get free refills or just say please or you look particularly dazzling today. Cheers. The day calls, help yourselves.
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Totes, you look ravishing this fine morning..... Hit me with a double shot of your fine brew.... The hint of hazelnut is floating my boat right about now.... Spent last night reminiscing with long lost friends, and ex's (not from Texas) and singin... Those were the days my friend we thought they'd never end, We'd sing and dance forever and a day.... We'd live the life we choose We'd fight and never lose Those were the days, oh yes those were the days..... They're ok the last days of may, I'll be breathing dry air I'm leaving soon, the others are already there You wouldn't be interested in coming along, instead of staying here They say the west is nice this time of year, that's what they say Hey Stella....love your Moontan ....
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Submitted by tfonts on Sat, 05/30/2015 - 07:01

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Love it baby - it's awesome !!! And thank you Totes....May's almost done which means June's around the corner and rehearsals start !!! A couple of warm-up's to the good locals at Levi's then off to Chi-Town for FTW !!! Great message on "anticipation"....June better blow by quick dude !!
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Submitted by spascarella on Sat, 05/30/2015 - 07:44

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I have an extra Pit Ticket for Sunday July 5th. I bought a couple on Ebay for what I think is a good price, $1600. Most other auctions have been considerably higher. I'll offer it here to SD'ers for $50 less than what I paid for it, $750. Won't have it of course for a few weeks. Other extra is PTF on Saturday July 4th after the Dead at Reggie's 11:00 pm. My cost is yours, $30. Steve The ebay listing info is below if you want to check it out. 2 Grateful Dead GA Pit Tickets Sunday 07/05/15 Chicago Soldier Field Dead50 See original listing 2-Grateful-Dead-GA-Pit-Tickets-Sunday-07-05-15-Chicago-Soldier-Field-Dead50 Item Sold Item condition:-- Ended: May 12, 2015 , 12:33PM Winning bid:US $1,600.00 [ 4 bids ] Shipping: FREE One-day Shipping Item location:Ypsilanti, Michigan, United States Seller: mozarking (110 ) | Seller's other items
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Submitted by bobby69 on Sat, 05/30/2015 - 08:45

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I sent an E-mail, or a few, this morning, regarding an extra 7/3 for trade, It's available Details are in the E-mail,..I'm not good with E-Mail procedure,..like CC and How to start a new thread etc..so I replied cc to an E-mail Totem had previously sent. if the Email isn't available to someone interested, E-mail me. It's a way in to 7/3 for about $235. It's not mine, and the guy is trying to get rid of it, so don't wait too long.
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Submitted by Totem on Sat, 05/30/2015 - 12:01

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It won't get much better than that. Damn folks, it's not like you won't be able to move it if something better comes along. Everything will go the last week before show for sure. Peace of mind. Come on sing it, I'm gonna go for it for sure.....bop bop
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Submitted by MadSwanDisease on Sat, 05/30/2015 - 12:00

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Happy weekend all! Gorgeous sunny day here in Maryland. Just got done watching my second son Pomp and Circumstance his way through his High School Graduation. Just so doggone proud of the guy I'm bursting. . Oh oh what I want to know... Where does the time go?
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Congratulations....to you and yours.... ok....follow the bouncing bee....and sing along.... with Peggy Lee Yes, it's a good day for singing a song, and it's a good day for moving along; Yes, it's a good day, how could anything be wrong, A good day from morning' till night Yes, it's a good day for shining your shoes, and it's a good day for losing the blues; Everything to gain and nothing' to lose, A good day from morning' till night I said to the Sun, "Good morning sun Rise and shine today" You know you've gotta get going If you're gonna make a showin' And you you've got the right of way. 'Cause it's a good day for paying your bills; And it's a good day for curing your ills, So take a deep breath and throw away the pills; 'Cause it's a good day from morning' till night.
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Submitted by Totem on Sat, 05/30/2015 - 13:11

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Congrats MadSwan! I have a couple years before mine start graduating. You have plenty to be proud of I'm sure! I was gearing up for east coast summer tour with a bunch of friends when I graduated. The best advice I've ever heard: "Life is too important to be taken seriously."
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Submitted by Cain1974 on Sat, 05/30/2015 - 14:52

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Catching up to you all! Don't worry I'm forty. Just tell me it all gets better from here.
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Submitted by mkav on Sat, 05/30/2015 - 15:22

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Congratulations. Big time event. Before you know it he'll be getting out of college or making the transition from whatever his next step is....as someone once said... Where does the time go?
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Submitted by mkav on Sat, 05/30/2015 - 15:23

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You're just getting started! Enjoy the ride
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Submitted by Totem on Sat, 05/30/2015 - 15:57

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Boy, I don't what was going down in 1981, but Jerry was sure whipping up some magick!
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Submitted by bobby69 on Sat, 05/30/2015 - 20:26

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I was at that Nassau Run! I'll check it out. I read your previous post as well as Mad Swan,...I would have grabbed the 7/3 myself, however I'm strapped. Like Mad Swan, My second oldest is graduating on 6/18. So Congrats Swan, It's absolutely a milestone. However, less than a week after that I'm heading to California and have to watch all of my Guineas,..or there will be none left to clink! I sometimes wish this was happening next year for budget reasons,..but then I may not have met everyone, so I just keep telling myself, It'll all be OK!! GOB will provide! LOL.
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Submitted by bobby69 on Sat, 05/30/2015 - 20:32

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Just in time to hear Throwing Stones,..Ashes to Ashes all fall down,..,...Nice, Audio only stream? I wonder who they got to play Sax???
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Belated Happy Birthday Tami!!!Still a youngster.... You know it's gonna get stranger.... Love from Buffalo! For the rest of us....getting an early start on the day..... Coffee is on.....help yourselves.... Early shift in the Cumberland mine Every duck has his day.... Pat Kane 3 assists Hawks win a tough series... Congrats #88 da Buff is still watching hockey.. Lord Stanley here we come again! Here comes the sun... And I say.... It's alright!
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Submitted by StellaMoon on Sun, 05/31/2015 - 01:00

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Thank goobness for faith and tenacity though! Every time I think I have to cancel my Santa Clara trip, or slim almost all the way down on my Chicago itinerary (obviously can't cancel altogether) it seems something fortuitous happens - I'm doing all my best to stay determined!! It's Tami's birthday week!
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Submitted by Graceful_Dead on Sun, 05/31/2015 - 03:22

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Out on the road I chanced to see a car (not a cadillac) with a Dead emblem on it, and I wanted to send them a greeting (our car being "straight"). It occurred to me that we should have a hand signal to identify kindred spirits. Something obvious, as a salute between Heads. Would it work to make a Jerry-hand, to raise the hand with the middle finger kept half way down? And then the symbolism hit me: that gesture is the opposite of the signal you would send by raising the middle finger toward another person.
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Submitted by tfonts on Sun, 05/31/2015 - 03:44

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Congrats, Swan and yes sir - love your pride. And to our beloved Miss Tami - HAPPY B-DAY !!!!!! Have a great Sunday gang !!!!!
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Submitted by tfonts on Sun, 05/31/2015 - 03:46

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A grateful thought, dude - I may try that next time. I've just always used the good ole peace sign. And yes, my vehicle has a stealie on the back :-)
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Submitted by Totem on Sun, 05/31/2015 - 05:31

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This is a quiet countdown. 3 6 12 SC 4 5 10 CHI weeks days hours lunar time. Happy Birthday Stella! Quick recovery John Perry Barlow. Peace Out. Oh, Patch those sails and SHINE those rails.
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Submitted by Cain1974 on Sun, 05/31/2015 - 07:30

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Congrats on the grads!This side of the hill is just fine. Saved some cake for lunch. Speedy recovery Barlow. Have a sweet sunday...only three more here on planet earth Before lift off to the grateful stratosphere!
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Submitted by DevilsFriend on Sun, 05/31/2015 - 08:41

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Hey Mr. MD - Your hometown boy over-ate last night. Had a triple serving of the Peking Duck but no worries; he's doing great. Just a little indigestion so no medical treatment required. Yes - speedy recovery to JPB (eat more kale). Congrads to the dads of grads. HBD spring bee.
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Hockey sticks, chop sticks...pick up sticks.. That team is a machine, and a pleasure to watch even in their losses.... Best 7 game series I've seen in years... Have a restful Sunday.... After midnight, we're gonna shake your tambourine. After midnight, it's all gonna be peaches and cream. We're gonna cause talk and suspicion; We're gonna give an exhibition. We're gonna find out what it is all about. After midnight, we're gonna let it all hang down. missing me some oven roasted JJ kale.....
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Submitted by _ on Sun, 05/31/2015 - 14:39

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Looks like Bobby cleaned up his grill a bit and trimmed his lettuce... He was looking a bit like Gabby Hayes back in '14.... Good for Bobby....
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Submitted by bobby69 on Sun, 05/31/2015 - 18:07

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I admit I am usually distracted,..seems I have to fit 27 hours into 24 everyday,..I don't know how I overlooked Tami's Birthday,..so,...(drumroll please...) Happy Birthday!!!! 40 was a blast for me, I'm sure it will be great for you,..Enjoy The Ride!! What a great Day here today,. I spent it with my youngest,, Mollie,..She's something else, and not graduating for two more years, so I get to play catch up $$ next year. I had two in a row with the Boys (Teagan,.and Brody),.. but next June should be calm. :) Hope everyone had a great Day! Nighty Night.
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Submitted by Cain1974 on Sun, 05/31/2015 - 19:04

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Hey to all happy June 1 to come....How many sleeps away does that make it until our collective dreams come real? Need totem or rgggrr to keep it all straight. I feel so un ready for it all- is there a packing spreadsheet somewhere out there for these trips? Need a list, I'm so dependent on it now. Tony??? Stella drink your water girl... We all need to increase our ability to hold our liquids, training days are ahead- our bladders need a wake up call for the amount of fluid we might imbide, fermented or otherwise. Night night Moon and ALL
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Submitted by Cain1974 on Sun, 05/31/2015 - 19:15

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Bobby69 for that! And thank you all for those happy wishes. may I suggest a birthday spreadsheet? Whose next in line?
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Submitted by BobLoblaw on Sun, 05/31/2015 - 23:28

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As "they" say, 40 is the new 20 so you'll be able to drink legally in only a year's time. We'll get you a fake ID for FTW. You can't wear a pastafarian colander on your head for the ID photo, by Gob, but you can wear a tinfoil hat. Enjoy the celebration!
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morning kids....welcome to the working week...I know it don't thrill ya, I hope it don't kill ya... less than one month to SC and a bit more to Chitown Coffee is on...breakfast blend and a double dark roast... time to put a nickel in that jukebox.... There are people in your life who've come and gone, They let you down, you know they've hurt your pride. You better put it behind you; 'cause life goes on. You keep carryin' that anger, it'll eat you up inside..... I've been tryin' to get down to the heart of the matter but my will gets weak and my thoughts seem to scatter but I think it's about forgiveness, forgiveness even if, even if you don't love me anymore.
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Submitted by Totem on Mon, 06/01/2015 - 05:03

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3 weeks, 5 days, and 13 hours TO Santa Clara!4 weeks, 4 days. and 11 hours to Chicago! TO-DO PACKING LIST get in show shape with Dire's mp3's loaded on player tickets put in carry on, taped to an inside super secret pocket party hat for the 4th of July sunglasses SSDD T Buzz flag camera casting searchlight rain poncho (it never rains on the 4th of July, the sun always shines) pretty maids all in a row tin foil hat frankincense transporter beam re-entry blanket oranges for the dus aspirin Pik-a-Nik basket walking shoes especially if I get those walking blues smile coozy empty water bottle GD50 clear plastic bag What am I forgetting? Patch those sails and Shine those rails!
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Submitted by Totem on Mon, 06/01/2015 - 05:10

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love the new avatars peeps! I'm glad everyone is getting all Buzzed up. We are a community hive, doing those wild little bee dances to communicate with the collective each other in this SSDD. I can't to meet you you y'all!
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I'm bringing a chill attitude and Reese's Oreos
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Submitted by Totem on Mon, 06/01/2015 - 05:14

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Cain, that is so awesome! I made this packing list this morning BEFORE seeing your message. LOL. One thing I forgot to add was "spreadsheets"! editing now,....
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Submitted by Totem on Mon, 06/01/2015 - 05:28

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spreadhseetschill attitude Reece's Oreos get in show shape with Dire's mp3's loaded on player tickets put in carry on, taped to an inside super secret pocket party hat for the 4th of July sunglasses SSDD T Buzz flag camera to capture eagles filling the sky above Soldier casting searchlight rain poncho (it never rains on the 4th of July, the sun always shines) pretty maids all in a row tin foil hat frankincense transporter beam re-entry blanket oranges for the dus practice tactics to slip by security to get on the field FOB aspirin Pik-a-Nik basket walking shoes especially if I get those walking blues smile coozy empty water bottle GD50 clear plastic bag