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    Beautifully said my brother... And I'll never forget that day when I first heard the news in '95. One of those moments/times & place of where you were, that one never forgets.
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    I wept for Jerry
    Just a few weeks ago, and for the first time, I shed real tears for Garcia's death.I had been a lapsed Deadhead after seeing some lackluster shows in the early 80's, and back when I first learned of Jerry's death, I sighed and shrugged; I lamented more how he had contributed to his own demise, than on what he meant. Thank goodness for the Internet Archive: it has brought me all the way back to a seat near the front of the bus. Only with the passage of time do I fully appreciate the towering musical accomplishment of the band. Reveling in all of those recordings, totally independent of the "scene", has validated for me that that those magic moments were as authentic an experience of transcendence as any person has ever had. And so recently when it came to picturing myself saying to another one of you beautiful people, "I miss Jerry", it really moved me, thinking he gave so much of himself to so, so many people, and how much life he fit into his 53 years. Praise be to the source of all Love.
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    Water!!
    I have a whole theory about water and "the way things go." I really ought to test it. I just need to set an hourly alarm to remember to drink the stuff! :) Thank you family!! <3
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    Some small thngs I do to turn a frown upside down: do something kind randomly, get outside for a walk, bubble bath, watch mr bean, stand on your head or stretch upside down off your bed for a bit. Drink water...
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    Stella Dear
    I would never advocate a quick fix.The time course of getting right is proportional to the duration of the situation that got you down. Nevertheless, In the end there's still that song Comes crying like the wind Down every lonely street That's ever been
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    Mmmmmmbop bop ....bop bop
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    You know what doesn't hurt? Jam of the Week!
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    Goin' down the road...
    Hey SD'ers. What are some of your favorite tricks for getting back on the sunny side of the street? The grind's got me down and I want to howl at the moon... but it's a new moon so she's in hiding. Natural remedies please ;) Should I just call it and listen to Blues 24/7 until it lifts? Blessings on your day. :)
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    Cast your Sails and Steer your Rails!
    We are in the deep 6's 6 weeks and 11 hours until Santa Clara! 6 weeks, 6 days, 9 hours until Chicago! HAVE A GRATE SATURDAY
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    Good morning.... Must be getting old here, back in the day I could sleep past noon.... Another weekend upon us that is bound to go slip sliding away..... Coffee is on..... Carpe Diem.....
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I just want to say that I think the GD organization is doing a pretty good job of handling this whole adventure. Sure just like Gimme Some Lovin when Brent fails to recognize the tune and fails to kick in the big organ intro, things got off to a rough start. Chicago was a mess, the demand was unexpected, seating charts re-written, behind the stage seating etc etc. But the boys learn from mistakes and things have gotten better, and I appreciate that. Bravo for handling Santa Clara well. For folks with Chicago tickets perhaps SC was an insult, but as someone who needed tickets at the time, Santa Clara was handled well. Friday release of tickets. Once again Dead Heads with the spirit to try one more time, it seems a subset of them were rewarded. Well done. GDTSTOO in general seems to have done well and when possible did the right thing. Sure today people are pissed about $200 tickets being in the upper tiers and that does seems a bit sloppy in hindsight. I think the choice they had to make was to give tickets or not give tickets. So the seating chart went out the window, but overall I think the band has had to fight with the venue, fight with TM to try and make things as good as they can for us. -- Tom
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Yeah, they did they best they could considering the mess they caused in the first place. Hindsight is 20/20. Let's be real, the organization doesn't need praise, just understanding for trying to fix the biggest ticket fuck up in history. Tom, look up cluster-fuck in the dictionary, there' a picture of TM spinning wheel with the Dead50 logo on top. I love the Dead, but I'm not drinking that Kool Aid.
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Tom - You know I love you man, but you have to be kidding. A bit sloppy? Most folks I know would call it theft. Sure the buyers didn't have to 'click' purchase. 400 level for 200 because that's what the market will bear? You'd have to be pretty heavily dosed to say they handled things 'pretty well'. This is the biggest cluster fuck (or the most brilliant) in the annals of modern concert promotion. Some people got some splaining to do. Now that I have that out of my system, lets's party! Peace, gob
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It's Monday.... Coffee is on.... Off to the mines.... Hi ho, hi ho....it's off to work I go.... I've got Sgt. Pupper guarding the mailbox cuz my baby, she wrote me a letter.... ....and like my $20 bill, it seems to have vanished in the air.... Anybody see the Devil lately.... ....really got some splainin' to do..... ......and Kyle n Gob....mmmmmbop bop, bop bop.... cluster f@ck doesn't begin to express my emotions this morning.... And yes, Levon likes his money! Sold those cartoon balloons at 2x advertised face value... round and round, round and round...
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Kona blend with coconut milk and fresh sugar cane... Katniss, this is the first smile I cracked since Saturday... Thanks...not certain for what, just felt the need to say thanks.... ain't no time to hate....
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2 weeks, 5 days, and 13 hours to go to the show in Levi's.3 weeks, 4 days, and 11 hours go to to the show at Soldier's. Welcome to the working week! Patch those sails and Shine them rails!
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I'll buy you a $25 beer at SF. The extra $5 on me. Cheers. Ho Gawks.
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Too many people need meI've got so much, So much to do But when my travelling is over I'll pay you back with interest I'll pay you back with interest #88 you are a righteous sumbitch.... I miss the Hollies.... Oh yeah, nice emerald eyes, Owsley.... Shoulda named him Bear.... I miss Fleetwood Mac too.... ...when they were good.....
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Light a candle in a dark room. Spin around 3 times and hold a candle up to a mirror. Gaze into the mirror and chant Owsley, Owsley, Owsley over and over and over. Report what you see.
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This must be heaven, man.... Hows it hanging Totes....got dog chained to the mailbox.... Just wishing and a hopin here in da Buff....Sarge said he'd text me if' I get ducats.
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Elvis Costello reference! I'm awake and still occasionally here, that's proves it... My oversimplified countdown: 2 weeks from Saturday = FTW SC (Word has it Jerry's spirit cloud will be there) (No SC tix in mail yet)
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Long time no see... Have a grateful day.... Grab a cup of coffee, it's going fast....
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Especially with coconut milk. Yum!Feelings in all the spheres, but a lot less vitriol here. That's why I'm having my cup with you. Then off to the mines! Despite all the feelings - two weeks isn't long! Shining and patching vigorously... <3
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Second smile of the day....not in a smiling mood lately....but thanks for being you.... Send me a virtual taco, wontcha? Guess 2 smiles in 48 hours is nothing to sneeze at..... Chandra no ka oi......
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...for the coffee don't mind if I do. Peace to you and StellaMoon, pro-smiles and anti-headaches to you both! RRRGGGRRR: I will smile for the both of us if you cannot muster it today. Tomorrow is another day...
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yes it is my man....day at a time here in da Buff... Sorry I called you Clownstoner....no I'm not ;-) Carry on Mr. Mayor
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I miss Jerry (and Bill Graham).
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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. I miss uncle Bobo.... and I know.... just hope Mr. Mailman remembers my house soon....
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I was like, good gracious ass bodaciousFlirtatcious, tryin to show faces Lookin for the right time to shoot my steam (you know) Lookin for the right time to flash them keys Then um I'm leavin, please believin Me and the rest of my heathens Check it, got it locked at the top of the four seasons Penthouse, roof top, birds I feedin No deceivin, nothin up my sleeve, no teasin I need you to get up up on the dance floor Give that man what he askin for Cuz I feel like bustin loose and I feel like touchin you And cant nobody stop the juice so baby tell me whats the use It's gettin hot in here....I wanna take my clothes off... Welcome back Totter.... got a tie game.... good luck... Counting on you tomorrow...
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SUN 6-28 SC SEC 310 ROW 3 mail arrived today got 4 - 2 extras !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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check your PM. thanks
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On the phone to me. Rich, you will be in Chicago, right? Don't give up now. Plenty of time remaining on the clock.
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I wish I was going to SC. Thanks for offering.
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That was a nasty lightning storm...must have hit some birds. Feathers all over the ground.
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Well, I didn't want to be a downer and express my bad vibes about the test, but they are confirmed. The Acid Test is officially off. It's for the best. I'm not sure about camping, but it sounds like the bus might not even make the trip and the whole thing is a no deal. Never Trust a Prankster?
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lol. I grew in in Buffalo and love me some wings. Coinicidentally, no lightning storms over Tampa Bay tonight.
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(with apologies to Janis.....) Morning campers.... Happy Tuesday.... Coffee is piping hot.... Help yourselves, please.... I'm looking at myself, reflections of my mind, It's just the kind of day to leave myself behind, So gently swaying thru the fairy-land of love, If you'll just come with me and see the beauty of Tuesday Afternoon.... Great game yesterday... Got quite a series on our hands... As always, take nothing for granted....treat today as if it were your last... Carpe diem Sarge, text me when the mail comes.... Rooooooobie Doooooooobe Doooooo!
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Good morning...Good coffee...good vibes... Still kinda sleepy...stretch..yawn... Gotta get on with the day.. Happy Tuesday Folks
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Could this really be the end? Not the end of the task list, that's for sure. Every time I get my head above water, new stuff hits the hopper. Gettin' too old for this crap. Hmmpf. I need a bigger mug. yours truly, kristinecurmudgeonsrusmeister
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Mother, mother, everybody thinks we're wrongOh, but who are they to judge us Simply 'cause our hair is long Oh, you know we've got to find a way To bring some understanding here today Oh oh oh What's goin' on.... Pace and balance Ms.Katniss.... Inch by inch life's a cinch or so I'm told... New pot of Strange Brew on the counter.... Also rye toast with mind left body jam...if interested...
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Turn onTune in Drop out With me The whole thing's coming down so let's just get out of the way Well I'm not paranoid there is no conspiracy But I swear Big Brother's watching me Turn on, tune in, drop out, give up with me Patching and shining and getting my tinfoil hat ready for SC, Totes!
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from the interweb (link at bottom) Ways and Means: Getting There Public Transit: On Fourth of July weekend, Chicago’s lakefront crowds up and Lake Shore Drive slows to a crawl. Beat the traffic by taking the CTA’s Red, Green, or Orange lines to the Roosevelt stop. From there, it’s just a 15-minute walk east to Soldier Field. Buy a train pass in advance to avoid the long lines that form at the L stops. (You can buy a 3-day Ventra pass for $20 online). Taxis, Uber, and Pedicabs: Soldier Field is removed from major streets with through traffic, so hailing a cab or coordinating with an Uber driver can be difficult. If you’re too wiped out to walk back to the train after the show, consider one of the pedicabs that will undoubtedly be circling the area. The back of an open-air rickshaw is a great spot for enjoying views of downtown Chicago and the Museum Campus. Shuttles: Bars such as Reggies (2105 S. State St.) in the South Loop and aliveOne (2683 N. Halsted St.) in Lakeview are offering shuttle services and packages to help you get to and from the venue. Deadhead Pro Tip: “Goin’ Down the Road Feelin’ Bad” was written in 1931 by a traveling fedora-salesman/folk singer stuck in traffic on the Edens Expressway. That may or may not be true, but if you’re traveling that way, be prepared for gridlock on the Edens and Kennedy (I-90/94) during rush hour. I Sat Down to My Supper, 'Twas a Bottle of Red Whiskey: Food & Drink For the Parking-Lot Chef: The South Loop Market (1720 S. Michigan Ave.) stocks organic groceries and more than 300 vintage beers to keep you sustained in the lots. Pre-Show Eats: Nearby restaurants include the throwback Jewish deli Eleven City Diner (1112 S. Wabash Ave.) and Cafecito (26 E. Congress Pkwy.), which specializes in Cuban sandwiches and coffee. Further north, vegetarians will find seitan burgers and tacos at Native Foods Cafe (14 S. Clinton St.) in the Loop. Liquor Stores: South Loop standbys include Warehouse Liquors (634 S. Wabash Ave.) and a Binny’s Beverage Depot (1132 S. Jefferson St.). Deadhead Pro Tip: If you’re exploring the Loop, you might as well wander past the historic Auditorium Theatre (50 E. Congress Pkwy.). Located about a mile from Soldier Field, this registered national landmark hosted many memorable Dead shows from 1971 to 1977. Listen to the Music Play: Related Shows & Streaming Options During the Show: If you weren’t lucky enough to score tickets on July 3 or 4, head to City Winery (1200 W. Randolph St.) to watch a live HD stream on a massive screen. Park West (322 W. Armitage Ave.) will also be streaming the first two nights, with Leftover Salmon serving as the musical hosts. After the Show: There are too many after shows to list, but we recommend you check out The Music Never Stopped, a citywide festival featuring acts such as Railroad Earth, Gene Ween, Particle, and Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros. The festival takes place at various venues across town. Brunch the Next Day: City Winery’s brunch shows will feature food and performances by Steve Kimock and Jerry Joseph, plus never-before-seen Dead videos. Mandolin legend David Grisman should provide a nice landing at his Sunday gig at the Palmer House Hilton (17 E. Monroe St.). Bound to Cover Just a Little More Ground: Around the City Carol’s Pub | Uptown: Cheap beer. Outlaw country. Carol’s (4659 N. Clark St.) is about 10 miles from Soldier Field, but there’s definitely time to get there after the show—it’s open until 5 a.m. on Saturdays. On Saturday nights, the house band belts out a mix of Cash, Haggard, and Dylan to a raucous, line-dancing crowd. Jerry’s | Multiple Locations: You can guess where the name comes from. Locations in Andersonville (5419 N. Clark St.) and Wicker Park (1938 W. Division St.) feature tons of creative sandwiches, plus good beers and even better tunes. The Green Mill | Uptown: If you’re staying up north and looking for late-night music on Saturday, check out Sabertooth, whose Green Mill (4802 N. Broadway) gig runs from 2 a.m. to 5 a.m. and will likely feature a few Dead tunes taken out for long jazzy walks. It won’t hurt to brush up on our guide to jazz shows before you go. Deadhead Pro Tip: If you’re at the Green Mill, look next door and give a nod to the now-shuttered Uptown Theatre. That was the Dead’s default Chicago home from 1979 to 1981. https://www.groupon.com/articles/grateful-dead-fare-thee-well-concert-i…
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Thanks Totes - and for those that missed it, the identical information was already sent out in yesterday morning's Vol. XXX; No.1. It was a purposely re-posted note we all originally received from Geo on Sunday. So now you all have this 3x over :-) Cheers !!
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I'm holding out for the re-re-release. :)
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Bus is running hot again, pulling over to cool down the engine.... Well it sure has been a long hard ride.....but we ain't there yet.... some have scored others have had doors shut....unexpectedly.... I'm gonna ride this bitch til the bitter end or July 6th, whichever comes first..... I welcome all SDers to do the same, for it is the sojourn not the sojourners that make this a memorable time..... now by special request....on K DED.... Toots and the Maytalls doing their 1969 classic.... Pressure Drop..... rrrrrgrrrr out.....Toonces take the wheel.... He can drive, just not very well......
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I'm waiting for the 24-bit version. Maybe Elvis found missing tickets under the GDTS couch cushions. Did anyone else not receive tickets that first received a confirmation? Crazy weird. We need to get Elvis in the house to one last number for rrrrgrrrr. Font's I'm usually not reading all email unless I need to. I'm about 10 update editions behind in email, although the groupon thingy did look vaguely familiar. lol. I figure you'll have it all rounded up in one final grand email on July 1. Back to the mines......
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Some days the barometer is on the smiling sun, other days on the rain cloud. Other days, it's just one the sun/rain. Although the destination is seen unclearly, we've got a lot of fair weather days ahead of us before the barometer points to the stealie face in Chicago. Sojourn onward!
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Cmon pretty mama lets get on the road again! Natural born Eastman..... Toonces.........NOOOOOO!
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It takes 3 (unless it takes 7). I'm sure the SC re-release news release is on its 3rd release.
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Sarge came home without a bone... Did get a few bills though...and a groupon... Gotta go help Toonces....maybe Stanley is free....we are in for nasty weather..... Here comes the rain......
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Dogs without bones are unhappy dogs. We need happy dogs and happy dog owners. Post man is a head...give him the benefit of the doubt... for now. Elvis is drowning in tickets and envelopes...no doubt. Hold on tight. At the end of the sojourn this will all just be a small part of the sojourn. Storms...at least a few more on the horizon. Count on that.