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  • Klangstone
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    In closing....
    Spent Sunday show with Jaleel, super cool cat and he was extremely appreciative of my offer for the extra ticket. When the last show was over we sat for a bit, had to soak it up as much as possible. Did not want to leave. So much to absorb and take in. I ran into a few SD peeps here and there at the shows. Fitting I would see Tami and Brad 1 last time Sunday night downstairs. What a trip man! You 2 are the coolest! What a musical magical journey I went on and it wouldn't even have been possible (or nearly half as enjoyable) without this fine group they call the Sunshine Daydreamers! I am very humbled and honored to have been elected mayor. I hereby retire as mayor but plan to be an active member of the group 'til the end of time (or my life) whichever comes first. P.S. Even on the plane flight home I would sit next to a young couple who were totally cool deadheads and we had a nice flight back together joking and remembering the shows.
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    Besides Trey...
    ...the rest of the band? Well, they kicked my ass those old farts! They can still put on a great show (or 5). Bobby sounded fantastic; Phil thrilled us with his bass work; and the Rhythm Devils were on the top of their game (that in itself worth the price of admission). Bruce was great, wish he would have sung more (like on Terrapin) but what can you do? Fireworks Sat. and Sun nights, the break music and images were outstanding. The light show was unlike anything I have ever seen for dead show and was totally top-notch. Shapiro put on an amazing set of shows and really did it up big. Like him or not, forgive him or not (for the ticket debacles), he put on a major spectacle and did it right in the end.
  • Klangstone
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    The music (my take)
    I think the shows were awesome. They really were Grateful Dead shows! The stage and the lighting, the screens and the images that were displayed. I mean, how could you not be moved by all of it? I was incredibly moved, Trey did a great job at attempting the impossible. He can't be Jerry and we all know that. He had some amazing moments and some not-so-amazing moments. He gelled with the band though, and it was a wonderful run of shows. I don't know how he pulled off learning all those songs. What a true performer and consummate professional. Trey embraced his role and really shined as lead guitarist for the dead this time around. I felt this was the best we have heard from this band in any iteration since Jerry left us. And there were some moments of brilliance where he was channeling Jerry and it was (again) pure magic. Those moments will last a lifetime and I will remember these shows always and appreciate the wonderful gift the band gave us by doing these shows....
  • Klangstone
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    My brother!
    ...my bro comes up to meet me on Sunday which was unbearably cool. He lives in St Louis and I don't get to see him very often. The magic continues. I overslept and barely made it to the train to make it to the River Architecture cruise. My bro was supposed to meet me at hotel but he was late and got lost. He made it down to the boat dock by 11, though, and watched me leave in the boat. I had to run from the train to a cab then ran to the boat. I don't know how I made it (credit the magical guardian angel). Me and my bro spent the mid-day together and had an early dinner laughing and reminiscing to the point of happy tears. Truly special time we had and what a surprise. I didn't think he was coming but was super happy to see him. Then he drops me off downtown for Sunday's show and what a finale it was...
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    One more Saturday night....
    ...Tired from the museum I trucked on and found something funky on the way to Shakedown street. So I ate it, and it was good. More Magic: I go up and visit Tony up in the nosebleeds as he asked me to come up and say Hi. That was so cool to meet up with Tony at his seat both Fri. and Sat. nights! When I arrived back in my sec. 324, a guy asked me to trade for a seat down in sec. 125. No brainer! Right place right time. My only complaint from that night was it was real smoky down there and I had some issues breathing. Lots of cigarretee smoking, and other stuff. Took my sandals off and wandered around the stadium looking for air. None of the concession stands had any. HMMMM? I did find that very odd (at the time). Had great people around me to help me get through the night alone as I had no seatmates other than the other 70,000. My neighbors were instrumental and of monumental help to me that night...
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    the picnic
    ...I was bit hungover as I had a REAL GOOD time at Friday's show. Super energetic rock and roll show that was. Hung out with Chris and Jeff (Mortatone), had a fantastic time! Feeling not so special I made it to the picnic about 20-30 minutes late. What a great feeling it was to go around and meet the group. What a great group of people we are! It truly was an amazing time and what a highlight for me personally. I never did anything quite like this before, meet people I have chatted with on the internet. It felt like home and I had known these people all my adult life. It really was a special moment. The field museum with the Jazz and Colors was off the hook (right after picnic). One trio had a sax that sounded like Stan Getz I shit you not (a personal jazz favorite of mine)! I told him that and he was very humbled by my compliment. can't stop smiling. Huge museum, amazing! GD50 exhibit mindblowing also with the tiger guitar (tears) and the envelopes and memorabilia! Sensory overload...
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    The magic that was my trip...
    (I am not saying good-bye more of a "'til next time" from me.) From the moment I sat down at the airport bar in Sacramento, waiting to come to Chicago, it had already begun. A very nice fellow who saw my dead shirt came up and sat next to me and we chatted, talked about SC and the upcoming shows. The magic was just beginning for Chicago for me (SD meet, magical show and rainbow had really started the whole thing June 27). I guess the magic was just on hold for a few days. But boy did it really kick in. Got in to CHI on time from my non-stop flight, caught a shuttle,got to the hotel and checked in half hour early. Got to the gig in time no problem. Let me say if anyone had a doubt about the staff at Soldier Field, that idea was squashed immediately. They were honestly the nicest people I have ever patronized at any concert or stadium event. I was completely blown away by their professionalism and customer service. Had great customer service at my hotel as well. Everyone I met along the way was just awesome, I couldn't stop smiling, laughing and having a great time....
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    Got me through those early years - way to go out... Holly is right - I do not believe there is an exit on this thing, but maybe a window. We'll leave it open for all y'all who are saying "goodbye." "Never Say Good Bye" Twilight on the frozen lake A north wind about to break On the footprints in the snow Silence down below. You're beautiful beyond words You're beautiful to me You can make me cry Never say goodbye. Because my dreams are made Of iron and steel With a big boquet of roses hanging down From the heavens to the ground. The crashing waves roll over me As I stand upon the sand And wait for you to come Grab hold of my hand. Oh baby, baby, baby blue You'll change your last name too You turned your hair to brown Love to see it hanging down.
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    I am back and still recovering. Back to work yesterday. WHEW! I still can't believe what I experienced in Chicago (and Santa Clara). Sorry it took so long for my return. I have so much to say but it will have to come in increments. It was a daunting but exciting task to undertake alone, but of course I know oh so well that I was the furthest thing from being alone with all the dreamers and other kind folks I met along the way. Had the trip been for any other reason I might have really felt alone in Chicago. Meeting some of the dreamers in SC and then more (wish I could have met you all) in Chicago I felt a "strange" sense of belonging in this community (yes that's what we are a mini community inside the deadhead community) that is pure magic. I don't have any other explanation. The kindest friendliest people in the world are the deadheads and I saw this kindness and comfort throughout the entire trip. Thank you everyone in SD for the mayoral red carpet, and thank you to the entire deadhead community for the crazy kinship we all have and that was so evident in all these shows during my travels...
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    Holly, you are da briver.....Torch has been passed.... Make us proud..... You have been groomed and are ready to carry the load..... And let Stella sleep, she needs her sleep and her water..... were they ever here at all?.... but they kept on dancing.....
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Let's see how much I can absorb as I go over the dus records... i am on the mobile device, not my computer, but there are some SCRAPBOOK worthy items here. All the packing lists!! I will try to go back over later tonight when I've got the laptop. This needs an official list I think. Xo
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Packing List -water bottle -incognito 3 oz "lotion" bottles -sunscreen -chargers and extra batteries -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 -extra marbles (in case you lose them) -GD and JGB mp3's, NOT FLAC! -frankincense -transporter beam -re-entry blanket -oranges for the dus -Reece's Oreos -invisibility cloak -kaleidoscope eyes -aspirin -walking shoes so I don’t get the walkin’ blues -smiles -Pretty maids all in a row -band aids -coozy -GD50 clear plastic bag (apparently not required for Chicago, but for Santa Clara)
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I don't care what the Canuck puts in her bottles, if we got Reese's Oreos we need MILK! Goddamned ape ate all my Oreos! I miss Clyde.....and I miss Ruth Gordon...
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Stella where will you find the time? Are we planning games for after the photo? I'd really like to!!! Or are people planning on only buzzing by for a spell? We should do a spelling bee! Pin the tail on the hippy, musical chairs, pass the dutchie... (Ha ha my spell check on dutchie came up as Ritchie)... We could play that too. K. Doc? You'll get passed around on the left hand side.
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hello darkness my old friend.....I've come to talk with you again.... ain't goin' there cuz the batteries in my flashlight are dying slow... But...If you ever feel lonesome And you're down in San Antone Beg, steal, or borrow Two nickels or a dime to call me on the phone I'll meet you at Alamo Mission Where we can say our prayers The Holy Ghost and the Virgin Mother will heal us As we kneel there ....in the moonlight, midnight, moonlight..... Hey Stella...I sang you a song this morning....
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'Bout Willis? Ok, count doc in for the games...who else is game for hanging around after photo? After midnight we gonna shake our Tambourines.
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Dressed myself in greenI went down to the sea Try to see what's going down Maybe read between the lines... Yes I'm just passin' thru this time I won't be stayin' here long Just like an outlaw in a Willie Nelson song So I guess I'll be rollin' on Bye-bye to you Honey I can't stay You know I'm just passin' thru Well, it's hard to figure out just why That I've got to be free Stayin' in just one place Don't appeal to me So I guess I'll be rollin' on Bye-bye to you Sorry I can't stay You know I'm just passin' thru Oh the games people play now Every night and every day now Never meaning what they say now Never saying what they mean
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YOU GOTTA LIKE THAT LIGHTNING BOLT! Woohooo
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If we in fact being hosted at Tony's hotel for a tie one o, . I hereby propose all SDers to a tie one on challenge- if you recall geo sent in a how- to video on how to transform a neck tie into a bow tie- start practicing...
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That was, if you missed it. She was kind this month. So... Mahalo nui loa Uncle RRRGRRR. Your singing voice is fantastic! Thank you :) Tami it sounds like you are inspired and fired about the games? I'll ask around, but in the meantime maybe run with what you have? I'm thinking only one or two. We might not get to them. We might be too busy snacking and running around talking to each other FACE TO FACE. I'm going to be silly with it. Oooh. What about SD trivia. "Which SDer when to ___ ___ State and graduated ___ ___ laude?" etc. Oof. That would take some information gathering... time. *** So. I am looking for a lower tier GDTSTOO ticket. One for any or all nights. I love my no-view seats. It gets me in the building, and I'll always remember the moment Ticketmaster said "You're going to the Grateful Dead!" Because of that moment I TREASURE my sweet sweet no-view seats. I have abstained from selling EVEN ONE of my tickets for over face value, much less for several hundred dollars as someone close to me suggested I do in March (they don't know). That way I would have been able to afford plane tickets or acomodations (sp). Rent, etc. "I can't do that" I said. Still. I would part with and sell at face value one of my tickets that I am grateful for, if I could get a golden ticket for one night or two at one of the lower prices. That would be alright! Just. You know. Putting it out there. I did finally send good 'ol E an email. Throw my hat in the ring. It's a little late but you never know. You just never can tell... Alright. Back to selling stuff on ebay! Love Stella. ps. How the frack do you spell "accomodations"??
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.....round the old oak tree....thanks for the inspiration Tami.... Morning all... Thursday here.... Grab your coffee... How bout them Hawks... Sorry Totes, but someone had to win that game.... follow the buzzing bee... all together now.... Here's a little song you can all join in It's very simple and I hope it's new Make your own words up if you want to Any old words that you think will do Sunshine Daydreamers no ka oi.....
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has any daydreamer received and email or there tickets yet . Maybe I missed it in a post . I have asked several of the people I know in Ma. who got gdts tickets and no one has gotten any news as of last night. We think they might be going out in batches such as our notification of hitting lotto.Yes I so want to hold my tickets in hand just like a kid at Christmas
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King of the Road.... Not here in NY....but told the merry mailman what to look for....he's a head as well, so he has a vested interest.... I agree with the batch idea....I keep looking at my 2/26 confirmation email...sick thing is wondering if it's an April Fools joke... but I know it's real....fingers and legs crossed here in da Buff.... guess I had too much coffee or beginnings of a prostate problem... getting old sucks... Have a great day....
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3 weeks, 2 days, 10 hours until the winds blow into Santa Clara! 4 weeks, 1 day, 8 hours until Chicago. That's right, one lunar month until the winds blow in CHI Town! Patch those Sails and Shine those Rails!
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Don't worry, be happy. I think the GDTS folks are working hard and getting out "batches" of emails and tickets. I'm thinking everyone will hear something over the next week or 2 rather than a single broadcast announcement (until all is said and done of course). Not that my word is any consolation and won't keep you from stalking your mailman everyday.
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2 M's in accommodations. :-) I was always a good speller.
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Games people play you take it or you leave it things that they say, aren't right If I promised you the moon and the stars would you believe me? Games people play in the middle of the night Although I am not big on party games, I have no where else to be than at the pic-a-nic until we head over to Soldier, so whatever we do to pass the time and have fun, I'm all for it. Should we wear all nametags? Seems kinda cheesy but how else are we gonna know who's who? A stand-up and speak session? Hi, my name is Mike....I am a deadhead and I miss Jerry...
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But I believe certain executive members of our Pic-A-Nic committee may, and I stress, "may," already be working on such a name tag idea. I can't confirm nor can I deny; we'll just have to wait and see :-)
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More USPS goodies arriving....FYI: cumberlandcase: #365 received my beautiful Chicago tickets priority mail this morning. Added bonus, I know the girl who drew Friday's ticket tbonebozzone MO # was 320
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.....pulling the dus over at the next rest stop....time to stretch, relieve ourselves, have a cold one....water, milk...uh huh, sure it is.... ice coffee, cerveza....etc....this space is getting hot and not in a good way....whilst you romp and frolic in the fields of opportunity I will be seeking a fresh shot of refrigerant for our dus's AC....as lately it's been blowing mostly hot air...and when we began this grand crusade it was cool as a cucumber.... Rest stop up ahead....smoke 'em if you got 'em.... Oh I see we crossed the Alabama state line.... Oh mama, could this really be the end? To be stuck inside of Mobile with the Memphis Blues Again..... and Mr. Mayor....I know.... ( and a little advise....no more spell check...trust me, it's evidence based) Oh, Texas medicine and railroad gin....maybe I'll mix them?
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LMFAO.... Totes that's why I suggested you use the facilities.... still got that pile of undergarments in the back.... don't remember who was drivin' that night....but it was memorable... Love that two stepping son of a Bee! Just got done talking with Gomer Pyle, the attendant at yonder fill station....says refrigerant's gonna be a couple of days, and he found a bent Johnson rod under the hood as well...gonna be awhile....I'll let you know when it's safe to board.....til then, talk amongst yourselves...
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Pass the milk. And I tried to post a link here yesterday from Amazon for delivery of those elusive special edition Reese's Oreos. Even suggested we could get drone delivery to Buckingham Fountain. But the link to Amazon apparently breaks the laws of the Dead.net boards...It just keeps getting tougher to keep it light... Ho Gawks!
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just got done listening to Chick Corea with Airto and Flora Purim.... Gonna pipe that through our sound system..... Sorry about the previous posts.... But... I repeat myself when under stress, I repeat myself when under stress..... It's all talk...cheap talk....
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For a moment thought I might need to call 911 in Buff...
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Shhhhh...be vewy, very quiet......I'm hunting wabbits.... Elmer + Donna = Huhuhuhuhuhuhuooooohhhhhyeahhhhhhhhhhhhh!
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I was wondering yesterday, after listening to Zep, what Donna would sound like with Robert Plant...talk about aural candy (spelled carefully).
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He and Alison Krauss duet nicely together....adding Donna will make even me feel like a stranger.... So let's get on with the show.....
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Only offered spelling assistance because it was requested, but point well-taken. How could I turn down StellaMoon? (I tried to resist but it was futile)
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I defer to your vast expertise and etiquette in dealings with all things Lunar.... Have a good evening, kind sir..... Keep up the Mayoring.... And to SXM.....very nice gesture for the subscribing Deadhead nation.... Thanks Swannie....
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received my tickets in Dallas-Ft Worth area today...woo hoo. i think donna and plant would be...interesting...midpoint between complete cacophony and sublime harmony. actually, i REALLY enjoy Plant's Band of Joy and prefer it to the Plant/Krauss collaboration, which is also really good. BoJ's pounding kettle drums, mandolin and buddy miller's guitar are sweet together.
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Morning! Thanks for the opportunity to stretch - it'll do well for the cat nap I'm about to take zzzz.zz.
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Coffee is on and the weekend is around the corner.... No ducats in Buff yet....standard delivery option chosen 12 pm est dead50.net let's see if we can help our dreamer brothers and sisters out... time to put on your boogie shoes...... Cue the strobe, pump it up.....more bass... So let's dance the last dance Let's dance the last dance Let's dance this last dance tonight Happy Friday kids.... update....Gomer just called, needed Goober to help on fixing that Johnson rod.... Surprise, surprise, surprise! Guess that bent Johnson rod was Klanger's.... Good news, it has been all straightened out.... Yea for Klang.... Freon delivery around noon, gonna stay at the rest area til after TM today... Can't drive click and pray at the same time... The wheels on the screens go round and round... ....I need a miracle everyday!!! Good luck...
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The wheels on the screens go round and round... so funny. unfortunately, meetings and deadlines preclude my participation in the pursuit of tics. will have to be content with my nosebleeds. good luck everyone! hope everyone gets covered! ttfn
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Best of luck to everyone today! Edis ruoy no eb bog yam! 3 weeks, 1 day, and 10 hours until Dead music on the Pacific! 4 weeks and 8 hours until Dead music on Lake Michigan! Mend those sails and plank those rails!
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I love your silhouettes in the foyer, but today I don't want to see you on my screen. Looking for the checkout window followed by an elusive Reese's Oreo celebration. Good luck, everyone!
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Pull up your socks and grab your...... laptops.....? Instant karma, thanks Swannie, Katniss, Totes, Boo Boo and Loblaw.... Everybody prayin' and drinkin' that wine I can tell the Queen of Diamonds by the way she shines Come to daddy on the inside straight, Well I got no chance of losin' this time. Klangstone hold tight to that Johnson rod....we are in for Stormy Weather.... Totes, sails, bales, pails n rails....pal The rest of you get clicking.... Godspeed....meant in a non offensive way!
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As usual all day everyday - I am with you brothers and sisters! Here we go <3
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All gone Friday On with life. Damn.
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found the time, but not the good luck charm. shut out for you. back to the mines...
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Valiant effort here in da Buff, 3 laptops each clicked at 12:00pm est, each for different day...bupkis..... 2 of 3 at 12:12 pm less than 1 minute and squat.... well back to the mines for me.... Later kids.... All together now.... The wheels on the screens go round and round...ahhh sh!t.... 100 of bottles of beer on the wall....in a round.... Morning Stella! Have some coffee... :-)
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sure brought back memories... Congratulations on all who scored...it sounds like a dent was made in the number of needs.
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For some reason, her grundgey white laptop has always pulled through. Just to illustrate - I am trying to simply email myself the confirmation page from her laptop, but it won't let me sign into gmail. "Dude. My computer is magic, but really jacked." - Sissy Poo.
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One of ours.... Rosalie McFall's parents are old heads, shut out MO and TM, got SC but can't make it....just scored 2 for 7/4/15 sec 322...... the rrrrrgrrrrr extended family gonna represent....and ever so grateful for ba dus....and the company.... quick update....freon recharged, hot air no longer blowin in the wind.... Mr. Mayor had his Johnson rod fixed.... Got a full tank of gas.... Come on pretty mama, let's get on the road again...... Hi Ho Silver.......Away.... Next stop...Tucson...then Tucumcari.... ....I'm willin to keep on moving..... Natural born Eastman.....