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    Hey, I hope things are warming up for y'ous all (or is that all y'all, this southern thing gets confusing). I used to hail from your parts and went to college up there. It is slightly warmer where I'm at now.
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    If Napoleon was right when he said that armies (including peaceful ones like Sunshine Daydreamers) travel on their stomachs, and if you can trust an out-of-towner, especially one from Texiz, here's an option that's 2.5 miles/5 minutes from Soldier Field that according to today's issue of USA Today offers the "Best Sandwich in the World": http://ftw.usatoday.com/2015/03/ricobenes-chicago-best-sandwich-in-the-… http://www.ricobenespizza.com/#!location-and-contact-info/c66t
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    So glad you made it brother! Summertime come and gone my oh my oh my!!!!
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    Me n LainieBear got a roof over our heads
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    Only 102 days until showtime! Patch those sails and shine those rails!
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    so glad you made it...
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    Tom Hanlon - and everyone who's made it here so far and everyone to come... Perhaps Tom Wolfe put it slightly right (as right as words can be). I can't find the quote I'm thinking of right now, but here's one somewhat in the same (grant) ballpark. “The Pranksters never talked about synchronicity by name, but they were more and more attuned to the principle. Obviously, according to this principle, man does not have free will. There is no use in his indulging in a lifelong competition to change the structure of the little environment he seems to be trapped in. But one could see the larger pattern and move with it - Go with the flow! - and accept it and rise above one's immediate environment and even alter it by accepting the larger pattern and growing with it.” ― Tom Wolfe, The Electric Kool-Aid Acid Test Alright I don't live on the East Coast like tfonts - I have no excuse (except I like the witching hours and I work a lot of nights) Nightzzz all :)
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    ....so glad you made it.... Have a grate Monday to all us Daydreamers.... Walk me out in the morning dew.... Still waiting to see that Trey ink.....in honor of his 50th birthday.... :-) good luck tfonts....
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    I'm lovin' my peeps here !! Morning all and TY for such wonderful posts. And alas, your humble correspondent will be sending out Vol. V update this morning with important info needed so head's-up for that. Make it a great day and a great week, all !! ps - I'll try to shoot you a pic of my new tatt today (the SYF 50th logo). My artist is making a house call today @ 10am. But those with ink know that first pic might require a "parental warning" an if so, I may wait a month :-)
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    Okay, Here's the Deal So Far on our Birthday Weekend, subject to change in a few hours, so pay attention...you in the back, tone down the drums for a bit...thanks... Hi campers and camperettes, cats, and catettes, We are the Sunshine Daydreamers. Thanks to rgergelis, his Karma and his just all-around coolness and welcome smile, and Marye for her spot-on attentiveness to all-that-is-right, we now have this portal in cyberspace. Pretty cool, huh, pull up a chair, or stool, or carpet, join us and hop on this magic bus as we head for Chicago. For the un-initiated,and as a bit of history, Tfonts gathered a bunch of names over the past days, from folks going to or planning on being in Chicago, got them in on an email, sent out an email blast and all sorts of stuff happened...it kind-of exploded into 15-20 conversations on whowhatwhenwhere and how to have a picnic. Apparently, we can't just show up with a checkered tablecloth and some fried chicken and call it good. Thank God, for that would be way too plebeian and droll. So committees were formed, officers were elected,t-shirts and coffee mugs were designed, tasks were delegated, and we now have have meetings, we follow Roberts Rules of Order, and even have donuts. NOT!!!...but we did agree on a name, Sunshine Daydreamers. And some other stuff, like a T-shirt which is in the works. It's not too late to get in on a t-shirt, so do your homework and notify the responsible person for that. Things are fluid, we are all partying and listening to righteous tunes, you are included if you are going and are kind, and we may meet and hang out in one OR ALL OF three places, as follows: 1) A pub/hotel bar south of Soldiers Field 2) A pub/hotel bar north of Soldiers Field 3) Somewhere close to the fountain in downtown Grant Park for a Grand Hug-and-Meet-and Greet, maybe at high noon on Saturday and maybe someone can bring a camera and take a picture or sumpin'. 4) An ongoing meet and hang out spot (near #3) that will be a central gathering all weekend long, starting around noon on Friday and running till whenever on Sunday. It could be a great place for a rendezvous; to touch bases, get a plan, and party on before (during) or after the show, as you stroll thru to other hot spots that may grab your attention. Anyhow, that's it in a large nutshell. If you have an idea, or a plan, or a suggestion, or a comment, or a cold beer, OR A TICKET by all means, share. Stay tuned for further announcements...here and elsewhere, from those that are in the know, or from those who are telling us what we need to know, or from you, who has a brilliant idea and JUST KNOW it will be the perfect addition to our Grand Picnic and Show...please share, your comments are welcome. Still waiting for someone to make us our all access laminates, btw...and still waiting for a mascot... Remember friends at the end, as always, it's about the journey: the life, the love, the planning, the music, the vibes, the family, the experiences and the memories...so live large, plan grand, love without end and go for it! One last thing, as Tom right below said, we are and have "That Something Else"...dream it, say it, prove it...and Let There be Songs..To Fill the Air. cheers, geo
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The ability to mmmmmbop bop, bop bop.... You know our love will not fade away! I miss Jerry....
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Excellent suggestion. rrrrrgrrrrr can be our coordinator to lead the GD50 2nd set mmm bop-bopping with hand signals. Add "practicing mmm-bop-bop sign language" to your to-do list. Alternatively, just using "coming in for landing" and "prepare for take-off" hand signals can be used and will be universally understood by everyone.
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How does one get a tin-foil hat past the TSA at the airports?
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wear your foil on the inside, foil lined hat. They are more effective that way.Fudge covered oreo, peanut butter oreo,chocolate oreo,mega stuff oreo, but still no reese oreo
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Damn son...got 99 varieties but the Reeses ain't one..... I will bring a carry on on Southwest in July of beaucoup Reese's Oreo's....goes good with Chicage deep dish .....or so I'm told..
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How's the coffee this morning? Extra strong please, it is Monday after all (so good to me). Alright, can you really drink coffee drive the bus and enter dead.net posts all at the same time? Not very safe man, both hands on the wheel please, tornados ahead...
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Good day to you sir....didn't know you had a meteorological degree as well... Been braving some heavy weather for what seems like nigh on a year in Dreamer time.... Just fulfilling my contract....I'm off this bus July 2nd when I hop on a big ol Jet airliner.... we will catch up at the photo op..... The double dark roast will float you boat.... Thanks for hopping on and hope you are enjoying the ride....
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RRRGGRRRR! Happy trails my good man! Jury's 'ddiction, hope am I in the right place now! WHEW! I must got lost somewhere down the line... - the one and only Klagmire
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Beer, not coffee (Folsom blvd)
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the bus won't get very far without you. Additions to packing list: -water bottle -sunscreen - charger -moolah -clear plastic bag -bubble, balloons, face paint , temporary tattoos, bug spray, confetti, sparklers, lighter, -sunglasses -some surprises -harmonica -frisbee - sunshine dreamers tshirt
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Not hopping off for awhile.... Kid, where I come from, it's see one, do one, teach one.... Basic principle of my profession..... those who've spend enough time aboard this greyhound know... How to ride, how to drive, how to survive.... this bus drives itself.... It's Evolution, it's revolution..... not married to this bus.... Just fulfilling the contract, I honor my obligations.... That's all... Guess I'm a minimalist.... Oh yeah, gonna bring my tickets... It's all about the music....
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Hello, hello !! Off on vacation last week, looks like this week will be buried under the work that didn't get done last week. Gave up trying to keep up with the e-mails...
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I made dinner reservations for 6/26 at TXR only to find out Stu Allen Tix were'nt available. I need 3 if anyone can help, e-mail or PM me. Thanks. Tickets,...Tickets,...Tickets,..why is it always the tickets?
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So glad you made it back...katniss.... Hossenfeffer incorporated....
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Heynow all! I live on an organic farm in beautiful Taos NM, and my old tour family has some tickets ready for me,all I have to do is show up!! So I haven't been to a show since 7/9/95, and did tour straight to the last show,got the beautiful expierence of almost 400 shows, and I feel this is calling me home. Please, If anybody happens to be in the west Santa Fe area,I have gas $$,and many kind things to contribute. My regual email is geothermtech71@gmail.com ,but will check back here too. May the forwinds blow me safely home! -Moon.
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Hey welcomeBack...hope you had a great vacay.
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so I'm on the bus. Flights booked, car reserved, room in San Jose locked in. Yahoo! so excited I already can't stop smiling smiling smiling. It'll be at my first and last dead show in two days and I will be able to say "I never seen them " as my tickets both days are behind the stage. (but you never know where a head will end up so I've been told.) Been doing some surfing and found that Edgar Winter is doing a show at the beach boardwalk series in Santa Cruz on Fri. June 26 if anyone is interested. Check it out here; beachboardwalk.com Me and my hot catniss will be there. Wont have no left-handed monkey wrench but, other left handed stuuuuuuuf. LETS PARTY!!!!! Never been to Cali. and trying to plan activities, any locals willing to answer some questions to help? Please p.m. me . 3wk 4day 22.5 hr !
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I sure they wont let me have one but I wanted to make sure. Can we take a go pro into the concerts ? It says no video . no camera with longer than 6 inches , again your safe totem ,. they also say no item will be saved which is taken from us. I really wanted to film the crowd , and the party but of course also do not want to have to rush to hotel to get rid of items . What are your ideas?
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Coffee is fresh and hot.... Train roll on, on down the line, Won't you please take me far away? Now I feel the wind blow outside my door, Means I'm, I'm leaving my woman at home. Before we know it...Tuesday's gone...with the wind... As much as I want Santa Clara and Chicage to come... I fear that time is slipping away....
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If the security checkpoints are anything like the NFL (at least in Buffalo), it will be very difficult getting any cameras in that exceed specs...a good quality lens on a cell phone is another story. Have a good day, grab some coffee for the road....king
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“The keeping of bees is like the direction of sunbeams.”― Henry David Thoreau 3 weeks, 4 days, 13 hours until we meet Santa's Sister, Clara. 4 weeks, 3 days, 11 hours until smelly green onions in Chicago. Happy Tuesday Sunshine Daydreamers!
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Some hometown NHL action. So will the Bolts steal the face off Chicago? Jumped in for the presale Cup tickets over the weekend and had sticker shock. I'd need to see the Stones open the game for the price of those tickets.
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Steve - Rich nailed it...I wouldn't risk them snatching your GoPro. Bet the bank you'll walk through a metal detector and if it were me, I'd just use the video capabilities of your iPhone - it shoots in amazing HD. Kyle - your 2nd cup chance in 10 years. There are cities that wait a lifetime. No better live sport, bro, so if you get a chance, I'd get your but in the building - amazing fun !!! I don't have a dog in this fight but I have to admit...the Blackhawk's home sweater is the best in the business :-)
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Gonna be a great series Kyle and yessir Lord Stanley's tickets are steep indeed...back when the Sabres were good, talking 1980's...second round average seats were $300...can't imagine what they're now...
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Steal this face? The headline looks like speed vs. experience. Feeling confident? Bet you an over-priced beer at Soldier Field the Hawks prevail. Either way it's going to be great entertainment. Fever is running high here. Chicagoans love their Hawks. Sweaters, Ts, Caps everywhere. It's a great time of the year. Ticket prices for the finals at the United Center make FTW look like a bargain.
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Save me a seat on the red line.... Ice, ice baby! Go Kane, Go Hawks!
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Got a VIP seat saved for you. You'll feel the chill off the ice. Bombay sapphire included.
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For those that missed the mail: A limited amount of single-day tickets to all three #Dead50 shows at Soldier Field in Chicago will be released on Friday, June 5 at 12PM EDT. There will be a two ticket limit per show, and sales will occur on-line only. http://www.dead50.net/ July 3rd: http://www.ticketmaster.com/the-grateful-dead-sold-out-chicago-illinois… July4th: http://www.ticketmaster.com/the-grateful-dead-sold-out-chicago-illinois… July 5th: http://www.ticketmaster.com/the-grateful-dead-sold-out-chicago-illinois…
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One possibility may be to hook up with a taper. The security guys rarely can tell a go pro from a tape deck, preamp, ADC etc. I will most likely be bringing some of my gear but I will give it to someone with a taper ticket if I can't swing a taper ticket myself. Missing Jerry today, but looking forward to Trey.....
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Thanks for extending that Chitown hospitality..... I'll bring the bourbon, the cups and the limes.... But last time I did that.... Now the rainman gave me two cures Then he said, “Jump right in” The one was Texas medicine The other was just railroad gin An’ like a fool I mixed them An’ it strangled up my mind An’ now people just get uglier An’ I have no sense of time Oh, Mama, can this really be the end To be stuck inside of Mobile With the Memphis blues again think I'd learn? This just in! see dead.net for info on new Dead archival release 30 Trips Around the Sun..... limited edition....80 CDs or USB.... Damn fine idea....I must say.... Oh mama, indeed....
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You never let me down, no no... (ooh Mama ooh Mama)
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Klanger...don't go there.... but nice Van the Man segue.... Turn it up, turn it up, little bit higher radio Turn it up, turn it up, so you know, radio La, la, la, la... Sitting in Limbo.....
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Take your protein pills and out your helmet on....Commencing countdown and may Gobs love be with you.
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Well she's a tongue twisting storm, she will come to the show tonightPraying to the light machine She wants my honey not my money she's a funky-thigh collector Layin' on 'lectric dreams Come on, come on, we've really got a good thing going Well come on, well come on, if you think we're gonna make it You better hang on to yourself Laverne... we are Floating in a most peculiar way..... .......full Stella Moon tonight.... well c'mon well c'mon.... Sgt. Pupper got some howling going....... Owooooooooh werewolves of (insert your city here).......
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Coffee is on... Allegation of some tickets arriving courtesy of the merry mailman.... Time is ticking away...spirits are running high.... So stretch, wipe the sleep from your eyes, grab some Joe and ....Get on them humping clothes....cuz it's downhill from here.... and now a musical moment.... Ode to Stella I love to sing-a About the moon-a and the June-a and the spring-a, I love to sing-a, About a sky of blue-a, or a tea for two-a, Anything-a with a swing-a to an "I love you-a," I love to, I love to sing! Give me a song-a About a son-a gun that went and done her wrong-a. But keep it clean-a, With a cottage small-a by a waterfall-a, Any sob-a that will throb-a to a bluebird's call-a, I love, I love to sing! I was born a singin' fool-a, Lah-de-dah! Ol' Major Bowes is gonna spot me, Got through Yale with boula-boula, Lah-de-dah! Old microphone's got me! I love to sing-a, I love to wake up with the south-a in my mouth-a, And wave a flag-a, With a cheer for Uncle Sammy and another for my mammy, I love to sing! The swingin'est, Hot singin'est, Bell-ringin'est, Song singin'est High tootin'est, Sky tootin'est, I love to sing!
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In 3 weeks, 3 days, 14 hours the winds blow to Santa Clara.In 4 weeks, 3 days, 12 hours the winds blow in Chicago. Patch those sails and shine those rails!
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Oh a mighty winds a blowin’, it’s kickin’ up the sand, It’s blowin’ out a message to every woman, child and man Yes a mighty winds a blowin’, cross the land and cross the sea, It’s blowin’ peace and freedom, it’s blowin’ equality. Yes it’s blowin’ peace and freedom, it’s blowin’ you and me… Please no kale at the pic a nic!
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If I eat kale at pic a nic, You won't need a weatherman to know which way the blows. Ditto no kale.
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Can't believe but my hubby bought me the mega set! How many early birthday presents can I get before he starts counting? What a guy!
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Lisa - that's awesome...WHAT A GUY !!!
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When is your birthday?Happy belated. What a well timed gift. You can't buy love but you can buy lots of dead music.- so err, it actually comes pretty darn close.
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For you to get to him I'd have to move over and I'm gonna stand right hereIt'll be over my dead body so get out while you can Cause you ain't woman enough to take my man eeeeeoooowwwowoahwhawhaewhawahaahschoppysoueysoueysoooeeeeoooooo
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-water bottle-sunscreen -chargers -cash -bubbles, beach balls, balloons, face paint , temporary tattoos, confetti, source of fire -sunglasses -some surprises -harmonica -frisbee - sunshine dreamers tshirt -spreadhseets -tickets put in carry on, taped to an inside super secret pocket -party hat for the 4th of July (and 3rd and 5th) -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 (apparently not required for Chicago, but for Santa Clara)
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Little boxes on the hillside,Little boxes made of ticky tacky Little boxes on the hillside, Little boxes all the same. There's a green one and a pink one And a blue one and a yellow one, And they're all made out of ticky tacky And they all look just the same. Totes....I'm not worthy..... But you look good in heels.... And your last yelp was the bees knees It got Arnold Ziffel a runnin' over the hills....
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Incognito vessels for carrying contraband- just picked up three bottles of "lotion" each carries 3 oz... Of milk.Yeah that's right milk. That's my story and I'm stickin to it.
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When asked why? ....could just say it goes good with the Reese's Oreos....