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    Every day, babyWhen the sun go down I get with my friends And I begin to clown I don't care What the people are thinkin' I ain't drunk I'm just drinkin' (But you're so high) Oh man, you know I ain't high (But you're so high) I just take a little bit every now and then (But you're so high) Aw man you oughta be... (Stay drunk all the time) Aw c'mon, don't y'all be like that Come home last night All a lush Baby get in a fuss I say, "Honey, hush" I don't care What the people are thinkin' I ain't drunk I'm just drinkin' (But you're so high) Aw, I ain't drunk, I done told y'all I ain't drunk (But you're so high) I'm just havin' fun (But you're so high) What? .... (Stay drunk all the time) I don't know why y'all talkin 'bout me like that You done the right thing I wanna thank you too Now let's have a little drink Just me and you I don't care What the people are thinkin' I ain't drunk I'm just drinkin' (But you're so high) Who me? I ain't high, man. (But you're so high) I don't know why y'all are talkin' 'bout me like that (But you're so high) You better mind your own business, brother (Stay drunk all the time) You gotta watch yourself, too, you understand what I'm Sayin'? I wanna tip you baby Before I go I'll be back tomorrow night And drink some more I don't care What the people are thinkin' I ain't drunk I'm just drinkin' (But you're so high) Oh, no, you're the one who's drunk; look at your eyes, man (But you're so high) Don't you pee on my leg, man... Well, I ain't had but (But you're so high) four... Five... Six... (Stay drunk all the time) eight... Nine... Ten... My ship done sailed......
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    Headed down the street after work for a Happy Hour with my co-workers. Going to a Vodka Bar called Subzero. They have a bar made of ice like a hockey rink to keep your drink ice cold. Party time in 25 minutes Wanna tell you a story, About the house-man blues I come home one Friday, Had to tell the landlady I done lost my job She said that don't confront me, Long as I get my money next Friday Now next Friday come I didn't get the rent, And out the door I went So I goes to the landlady, I said, "You let me slide?" I'll have the rent for you tomorrow Or the next day I don't know So said let me slide it on you know people, I notice when I come home in the evening She ain't got nothing nice to say to me, But for five year she was so nice Lord she was lovey-dovey, I come home one particular evening The landlady said, "You got the rent money yet?", I said, "No, can't find no job, Therefore I ain't got no money to pay the rent" She said "I don't believe you're tryin' to find no job" Said "I seen you today you was standin' on a corner, Leaning up against a post" I said "But I'm tired, I've been walkin' all day" She said "That don't confront me, Long as I get my money next Friday" Now next Friday come I didn't have the rent, And out the door I went So I go down the streets, Down to my good friend's house I said "Look man I'm outdoors you know, Can I stay with you maybe a couple days?" He said "Uh, let me go and ask my wife" He come out of the house, I could see it in his face I know that was no He said "I don't know man, ah she kinda funny, you know" I said "I know, everybody funny, now you funny too" So I go back home I tell the landlady I got a job, I'm gonna pay the rent She said "Yeah?" I said "Oh yeah" And then she was so nice, Lord, she was lovey-dovey So I go in my room, pack up my things and I go, I slip on out the back door and down the streets I go She a-howlin' about the front rent, she'll be lucky to get any back rent, She ain't gonna get none of it So I stop in the local bar you know people, I go to the bar, I ring my coat, I call the bartender Said "Look man, come down here", he got down there So what you want? One bourbon, one scotch, one beer Well I ain't seen my baby since I don't know when, I've been drinking bourbon, whiskey, scotch and gin Gonna get high man, I'm gonna get loose, Need me a triple shot of that juice Gonna get drunk, don't you have no fear I want one bourbon, one scotch and one beer One bourbon, one scotch, one beer But I'm sitting now at the bar, I'm getting drunk, I'm feelin' mellow I'm drinkin' bourbon, I'm drinkin' scotch, I'm drinkin' beer Looked down the bar, here come the bartender I said "Look man, come down here" So what you want? One bourbon, one scotch, one beer No, I ain't seen my baby since the night before last, Gotta get a drink man, I'm gonna get gassed Gonna get high man, I ain't had enough, Need me a triple shot of that stuff Gonna get drunk, won't you listen right here, I want one bourbon, one shot and one beer One bourbon, one scotch, one beer Now by this time I'm plenty high, You know when your mouth a-getting dry you're plenty high Looked down the bar I say to my bartender I said "Look man, come down here", he got down there So what you want this time? I said "Look man, a-what time is it?" He said "The clock on the wall say three o'clock. Last call for alcohol, so what you need?" One bourbon, one scotch, one beer No, I ain't seen my baby since a nigh' on a week, Gotta get drunk man, so I can't even speak Gonna get high man, listen to me, One drink ain't enough Jack, you better make it three I wanna get drunk, I'm gonna make it real clear, I want one bourbon, one scotch and one beer One bourbon, one scotch, one beer
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    Put on your best dress baby And darlin', fix your hair up right Cause there's a party, honey Way down beneath the neon lights All day you've been working that hard line Now tonight you're gonna have a good time I work five days a week girl Loading crates down on the dock I take my hard earned money And meet my girl down on the block And Monday when the foreman calls time I've already got Friday on my mind When that whistle blows Girl, I'm down the street I'm home, I'm out of my work clothes When I'm out in the street I walk the way I wanna walk When I'm out in the street I talk the way I wanna talk When I'm out in the street When I'm out in the street When I'm out in the street, girl Well, I never feel alone When I'm out in the street, girl In the crowd I feel at home The black and whites they cruise by And they watch us from the corner of their eye But there ain't no doubt, girl, down here We ain't gonna take what they're handing out When I'm out in the street I walk the way I wanna walk When I'm out in the street I talk the way I wanna talk Baby, out in the street I don't feel sad or blue Baby, out in the street I'll be waiting for you When the whistle blows Girl, I'm down the street I'm home, I'm out of my work clothes When I'm out in the street I walk the way I wanna walk When I'm out in the street I talk the way I wanna talk When I'm out in the street Pretty girls, they're all passing by When I'm out in the street From the corner, we give them the eye Baby, out in the street I just feel all right Meet me out in the street, little girl, tonight Meet me out in the street Meet me out in the street
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    Been waitin to drop this one. Have a great weekend! Till next time... Mmmnnnnmmmmmm dup dup mmmnnnnmmmmm Bom-ba-dee-da-Bom-ba-dee-da Happy Trails to you, Until we meet again, Happy trails to you, Keep smiling on til then Who (Oooh) cares about the clouds when we're together Just (Aaah) sing a song an' think bout sunny weather ...two...three Happy Trails to you, Til we meet again
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    Goodnight Irene, Goodnight Miami, Goodnight Geeky!!!!! Cya on the flip side ...... Well this gigolo's jumping salty, ain't no trade out on the streets, Half past the unlucky, and the hawk's a front-row seat Dressed in full orchestration, stage-door Johnny's got to pay, And sent him home talking 'bout the one that got away Could have been on Easy Street, could have been a wheel, With irons in the fire and all them business deals But the last of the big-time losers shouted before he drove away, "I'll be right back, as soon as I crack the one that got away" Well, the ambulance drivers, they don't give a shit, They just want to get off work, and The short stop and the victim are already gone berserk And the shroud-tailor measures him for a deep-six holiday, The stiff is froze, the case is closed on the one that got away Now Jim Crow's directing traffic with them cemetery blues, With them peculiar-looking trousers, them old Italian shoes And a wooden kimono that was all ready to drop in San Francisco Bay But he's mumbling something all about the one that got away And Costello was the champion at the St. Moritz Hotel, And the best this side of Fairfax, reliable sources tell But his reputation is at large, and he's at Ben Frank's every day, Waiting for the one that got away He got a snakeskin sportshirt, and he looks like Vincent Price, With a little piece of chicken, and he's carving off a slice Someone tipped her off, and she'll be doing a Houdini now any day She shook his hustle, and a Greyhound bus'll take the one that got away Well, Andre's at the piano behind the Ivar in the sewers, With a buck a shot for pop tunes, and a fin for guided tours He could-a been in "Casa Blanca", he stood in line out there all day Now he's spilling whiskey and learning songs about a one that got away Well I've lost my equilibrium and my car keys and my pride, The tattoo parlor's warm, and so I hustle there inside And the grinding off the buzz-saw, "What you want that thing to say?" I says, "Just don't misspell her name, buddy, she's the one that got away"
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    All the way, all the wayI miss your touch baby, yeah Like a thief in the night It can't be right... (Like a thief) I know where your place is And it's not with him I'm the one who is out here baby Out here, just looking in He ain't gonna like it at all No no, that's no good I know the feeling (Just you wait there in the dark) In the dark, baby Yeah, how his dog can bark Like a thief in the night Like a thief in the night Like a thief in the night I'm gonna steal what's mine Oh I'm gonna break the laws But I'll get through you door But you wait and see Yeah, I'm gonna get ya, get you free (Like a thief) I found out where he keeps you I've even been inside You check under your pillow baby You'll get the message If I see you at your window, well then I'll know No one can separate us Like a thief in the night Like a thief in the night Like a thief in the night Yeah, you can set me up You can turn me in Or burn me baby Well you're in my skin The only reason I'm breaking in I'm coming baby, I'm breaking in Like a thief in the night Come on, yeah, oh yeah Like a thief in the night Oh baby you know what I'm talking, come on You can call the police on me baby Set me up and then bust me Come on I dare you, come on, come on I'll take the drop for you Soften the blow baby, baby, baby You know what I mean Nothing I can do about it It's the power of it Come on, like a thief Like a thief in the night Like a thief in the night Like a thief in the night
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    She's got a fine sense of humor when I'm feeling low downAnd when I come to her when the sun goes down Take away my trouble, take away my grief Take away my heartache, in the night like a thief Yes I need her in the daytime Yes I need her in the night Yes I want to throw my arms around her Kiss her hug her kiss her hug her tight And when I'm returning from so far away She gives me some sweet lovin' brighten up my day Yes it makes me righteous, yes it makes me feel whole Yes it makes me mellow down in to my soul
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    so fun, when in the zone. gotta run. have a lovely evening, my friends. Nugs to Puppers.
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    Jesus, don't cry You can rely on me honey You can combine anything you want I'll be around You were right about the stars Each one is a setting sun Tall buildings shake Voices escape singing sad sad songs Tuned to chords strung down your cheeks Bitter melodies turning your orbit around Don't cry You can rely on me honey You can come by any time you want I'll be around You were right about the stars Each one is a setting sun Tall buildings shake Voices escape singing sad sad songs Tuned to chords strung down your cheeks Bitter melodies turning your orbit around Voices whine Skyscrapers are scraping together Your voice is smoking Last cigarettes are all you can get Turning your orbit around Our love Our love Our love is all we have Our love Our love is all of God's money Everyone is a burning sun Tall buildings shake Voices escape singing sad sad songs Tuned to chords strung down your cheeks Bitter melodies turning your orbit around Voices whine Skyscrapers are scraping together Your voice is smoking Last cigarettes are all you can get Turning your orbit around Last cigarettes are all you can get Turning your orbit around Last cigarettes are all you can get Turning your orbit around
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    I wonder wonder who, oouu who Who wrote the book of love Tell me, tell me, tell me Oh who wrote the book of love I've got to know the answer Was it someone from above I wonder wonder who, be-do-do who Who wrote the book of love I, I love you darlin' Baby you know I do But I've got to see this book of love Find out why it's true I wonder wonder who, be-doooo who Who wrote the book of love Chorus: Chapter one says the lover You lover her with all your heart Chapter two you tell her You never, never, never, never, ever wanna part In chapter three remember The meaning of romance In chapter four you break up But you give her just one more chance Oh I wonder wonder who, be-doooo who Who wrote the book of love Baby, baby, baby I love you yes I do Well it says so in this book of love Ours is the one that's true Oh I wonder wonder who, be-doooo who Who wrote the book of love [Chorus:] Oh I wonder wonder who, be-doooo who Who wrote the book of love Baby, baby, baby I love you yes I do Well it says so in this book of love Ours is the one that's true I wonder wonder who, be-doooo who Who wrote the book of love I, wonder who, (Yeah) who wrote the book of love
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Submitted by tom hanlon on Sun, 06/07/2015 - 15:55

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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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Submitted by Totem on Sun, 06/07/2015 - 19:06

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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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Submitted by SoCalDeadFan on Mon, 06/08/2015 - 01:33

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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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Submitted by _ on Mon, 06/08/2015 - 04:59

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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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Submitted by Totem on Mon, 06/08/2015 - 06:03

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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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Submitted by DevilsFriend on Mon, 06/08/2015 - 08:19

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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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Submitted by _ on Mon, 06/08/2015 - 10:00

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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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Submitted by Totem on Mon, 06/08/2015 - 09:59

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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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Submitted by _ on Mon, 06/08/2015 - 10:04

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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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Submitted by Klangstone on Mon, 06/08/2015 - 10:16

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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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Submitted by _ on Mon, 06/08/2015 - 10:30

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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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Submitted by StellaMoon on Mon, 06/08/2015 - 10:34

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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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Submitted by _ on Mon, 06/08/2015 - 11:43

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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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Submitted by Klangstone on Mon, 06/08/2015 - 10:47

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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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Submitted by _ on Mon, 06/08/2015 - 11:43

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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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Submitted by SoCalDeadFan on Mon, 06/08/2015 - 12:48

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I miss Jerry (and Bill Graham).
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Submitted by _ on Mon, 06/08/2015 - 17:36

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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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Submitted by zepthompson on Mon, 06/08/2015 - 19:07

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SUN 6-28 SC SEC 310 ROW 3 mail arrived today got 4 - 2 extras !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Submitted by mkav on Mon, 06/08/2015 - 20:08

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check your PM. thanks
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Submitted by Totem on Mon, 06/08/2015 - 20:20

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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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Submitted by Totem on Mon, 06/08/2015 - 20:28

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I wish I was going to SC. Thanks for offering.
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Submitted by DevilsFriend on Mon, 06/08/2015 - 20:32

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That was a nasty lightning storm...must have hit some birds. Feathers all over the ground.
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Submitted by Totem on Mon, 06/08/2015 - 20:51

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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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Submitted by Totem on Mon, 06/08/2015 - 20:55

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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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Submitted by Cassaundra on Tue, 06/09/2015 - 03:38

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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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Submitted by KristineD on Tue, 06/09/2015 - 05:50

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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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Submitted by BobLoblaw on Tue, 06/09/2015 - 08:27

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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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Submitted by Totem on Tue, 06/09/2015 - 09:50

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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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Submitted by tfonts on Tue, 06/09/2015 - 10:01

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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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Submitted by SoCalDeadFan on Tue, 06/09/2015 - 10:14

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I'm holding out for the re-re-release. :)
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Submitted by _ on Tue, 06/09/2015 - 10:19

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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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Submitted by Totem on Tue, 06/09/2015 - 10:32

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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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Submitted by Totem on Tue, 06/09/2015 - 10:37

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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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Submitted by _ on Tue, 06/09/2015 - 10:40

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Cmon pretty mama lets get on the road again! Natural born Eastman..... Toonces.........NOOOOOO!
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Submitted by DevilsFriend on Tue, 06/09/2015 - 10:47

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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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Submitted by _ on Tue, 06/09/2015 - 10:52

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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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Submitted by DevilsFriend on Tue, 06/09/2015 - 11:00

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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.