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FTW on NPR
Any of you catch this?
http://www.npr.org/2015/11/11/455324107/first-listen-the-grateful-dead-…
@Steal Your Face
I am prepped and ready for my face to be melted clean off my head on 11/20.
Caught a few glipses and musical interludes of last nights show...Hey Rich, you had a good spot!
I have two extra seats for the Dead and Co in STL so unless someone comes out of the woodwork who wants them I am going to be seat hopping back and forth between club seats and section 110.
And to the OD last night at Da Buff...learn to hold ur shit maaan...I wouldn't want to miss a second of the show.
oui
i don't understand this evil. i wonder what this will do to the very young, growing up in fear of these kinds of acts. i recall the atom bomb drills of the cold war when i was in elementary school, but we did not really understand what it was all about. there was no 24x7 CNN and other coverages, showing all the carnage. we knew the bomb was bad but we did not fully grasp the danger i think. the young kids today get to SEE it over and over. parents, grandparents, please hug and reassure the little ones.
Dead & Co Fall Tour
Hey now, this head added an unexpected show to the itinerary...Ozark Matt and I are headed to Nashville tomorrow. Super excited cause I've never hung out in the music city.
Grateful for the current cheap gas for ba dus!
Keep on truckin'!
@just a little light?...
Been following this tour since 10/29 Albany, playing has gotten much tighter but is it me or are the set lists getting predictable and stagnant? Same songs being rotated in different order, repeating every 3 shows or so. Now I know Mayer and Oteil are new to this but, well just want to see if anyone else shares the opinion, maybe I just need a break from it....
Contrasting to Phil's recent runs at the Cap...on 11/1 he pulled out day job for the encore....whilst not a barn burner of a classic dead song it did put a smile on my face....if for no other reason, spontaneity. Come to find out that night he replayed the 11/1/85 set list song for song...reminds me of going to see DSO.
Anyway to all who are yet to go, enjoy.....these are some high energy shows for sure....and being there is well worth your time....at least once.
On This Thanksgiving Day
Greetings and best wishes to all of you Sunshine Daydreamers...and you know who you are...
I'm very thankful and grateful for all the new friendships, interactions, da picnic, and above all all the music over the past months...tis the moments in the journey that our memories are made of, and you've provided many nice moments.
May this day find you safe and with loved ones where-ever you are...may all good things to come your way. Perchance if you find yourself friend or family "challenged" this day, here's a Thanksgiving hug just for you ((o)).
Take care and we'll see you here or there...
geothankfulthisdaymeister
@what he said...
To echo curious George....
I am thankful for friends, old and new, real and virtual, family and furry critters everywhere....
Sitting at the ocean in Vero Beach I reflect on how my life has been affected since the announcement of FTW back in January.
Peace and well wishes....
rrrrrrwhoishappywithwhatIhavetobehappywithgrrrrrrrrr aka the head with the yellow hat....
ps the Eagles really suck this year.....sorry tfonts.......
Grateful Thanksgiving 2015
Well said Geomeister! What a wonderful ride this year has been for this extended Sunshine Daydreamer family – may the music and love always fill the air! Ever grateful, ever thankful!
@Truly Thankful
For ALL of YOU!
For ALL YOU DO
For the music to see me through!
Right On George!
What a lovely post!
I need to echo the same...my life has changed for the better since we all started this journey nearly one year ago. We may not see each other but it's sure nice to know we can "talk" and reach out whenever...
I think of all of you often and treasure our new cyber-friendships and especially the music that made it all happen.
Hola, Daydreamers!
Hi everyone,
Just checking in, as I have mostly had my head down attending to the mundane for the last few months. However, I got the chance to spin my noggin a bit last week at the Broomfield and Vegas shows (despite a nagging cough).
The shows were great--11/28 2nd set, in particular, was very notable. Got to see Gob and (you can call me) James in Vegas so that was a treat. Gob even brought Christmas to the show . . . literally.
Hoping to go to Cali at the end of the month but we will see.
@Holy crap....
It's like a reunion here. hey there Greg, Anita and Jeff......
Glad all is well and that Mayer and Friends didn't disappoint.....
Oh yeah, I still miss Jerry......
@Reunion
Hey now, grate to hear from everyone. Good to know we are still on the bus together.
If any of you Daydreamers aren't aware, you can see some recent Dead and Co tour photos at our very own site...
Here is a link: http://sunshinedaydreamers.com/wp-content/uploads/nashville45.jpg
Peace Kids!
Thoughts this morning
...now, more than ever, we need to celebrate the good in our country, and the Good Old Grateful Dead have sure provided a lot of that. While not minimizing what happens tragically, we do need to focus on peace, love and bringing a smile to those around us.
Mona posted that today was the official name change for the Boys to the Grateful Dead, and that happened 50 years ago...so happy happy birthday guys.
As I reflect on the violence that seems to happen on an unfortunate regular basis, I can't help but think as a society we can do a better job. Think globally, act locally comes to mind....and for me, that starts with my own personal thoughts and what kind of spirit I want to have, and project to those close by.
We can each make this place a better place, and we each need to do that. We each need to take responsibility for our thoughts, words and deeds, and strive to make this world a better place, one smile, one song, one hug at a time. So greet a friend, look someone in the eye, and say "I care". Think good thoughts, and yes, mourn and grieve as necessary, but know that your smile, your gesture, your words are important to us all.
Best wishes, good thoughts and prayers to those hurting today. May the music provide warmth, your friends provide compassion, and memories of a real good time bring a smile to your spirit.
Take care one and all...you matter to us as you matter to your friends and family. Peace to you and yours.
geo
@Thoughts
Geo, your thoughts are spot on and if we all took those words to heart the world would indeed be a better place.
These are troubling times for sure.
Thank the Great Spirit for the Good Ole Grateful Dead...a box of rain will ease the pain and love will see you through.
McCaffrey for Heisman
Dead & Co./Rose Bowl is awfully tempting! I might be able to pull it off....
Anniversary Weekend!
Spent last weekend in SF and SJ trekking to Dead sites of interest. Caught a show at TXR and Kimock...thought of all my Daydreamers and broke my face smiling!
App to access Archive
I may be late on the uptake, but I just loaded an app that puts a very helpful and intuitive front end on all the Dead (and Phil and many other) recording from the internet Archive.
Free fast download that WORKS:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/relisten-formerly-listen-to/id715886886…
Big day for me!
Tomorrow I got my first real taste of the dead. Friend gave me Wake Up to Find Out and it led me to this amazing community of kindness and joy!
Love all you Daydreamers!
Geeky
12 Days of Dead
One More Saturday Night
Two Rhythm Devils Drumming
Three Dead Heads Truckin’
Four Dancing Bears
Five Da-ark Stars
Six Joints a Passing
Seven Jams a Grooving
Eight Berthas Running
Nine Brown Eyed Women
Ten Franklin’s Towers
Eleven Phil Bombs Dropping
Twelve Hippies Tripping
29 years ago today...
Jerry returned to the stage 5 months after emerging from a coma. I was celebrating turning 21, oblivious to all things Dead. Took me 28 more years to find the bus stop but sure glad I did!
I miss Jerry!
Geeky
PS - He played ALTHEA!
@Happy Birthday
From all of us on this virtual bus to nowhere. Have a very Happy Birthday.....
@rrrrrrrrrrrrrr
Thanks! Going to be one for the history books! Hope I remember it LOL
To The Great Wonderful Awesome Birthday Girl
Here's to you, Geeky One, this fine daywhether you celebrate your 50th at work or at play:
Yaay! Lisa gets to celebrate 50 trips around the sun,
keep remembering you can't never have too much fun;
May all the smiles and laughter and joy
make you feel young like one with a new toy;
Know that the strangers who are now your friends,
are singing and dancing with you around each bend;
And as you stop and reminisce,
we trust there will be many moments of bliss;
We wish for you many more years of music and love,
with a spirit that matches the morning dove;
Thanks for sharing your days with us,
for our world got better when you got on the Bus.
Speaking for Daydreamers near and far:
HAPPY 50th BIRTHDAY TO A SHINING STAR!
@They say it's your birthday!
Have a super happy fun day Geeky!!!!!
Question For Those That Purchased Chicago Box Set
Did anyone notice excessive grainy picture quality during segments of their blu-ray or dvd video discs? Most noticeable on July 4th disc 2, during the fireworks. Interested to find out either way. Trying to determine if it was produced that way or if it's a defective disc. Otherwise it's an amazing capture of a magical week in Chicago. Thanks.
hoping you're all having a grate holiday season so far
no matter which, if any,Holiday is your choice
no matter what, have a Jerry Christmas
Happy Holidays!
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to my SD friends! I'm blessed to have cyber met all of you! Cheers!
12/30 LA Forum
1 good seat to share with any Sunshine Daydreamers who may find themselves in LA this day. ☮gob
Tidings of Comfort and Joy
Hoping all the Daydreamers everywhere have a joyous holiday/winter season.
May light and life fill your homes and family and friends fill your hearts.
I am brimming with love for all of you and for our community.
Soltice is coming soon and the light will return to us again.
The sun will shine on our backdoor someday!!!
Phil in Vegas Anyone?
Hey we just got our tickets for Feb shows. AND Chuck was off that weekend!
Anyone else planning to be there?
Peace!
Geeky
@Lost Wages
Lisa I wish I would have know. I already booked Super Bowl week there and got tickets for Santana at Mandalay Bay's House of Blues, can't swing another trip that soon. Enjoy....
And on a more serious note, five days til Festivus 2015.... Gonna shine the aluminum pole and prepare for the airing of grievances and feats of strength.
Gotta love the Holidays....if not, just play Dead.
Happy Friday freaks!
@Santana rrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr
Santana should be awesome! And remember me on Festivus LOL
30 Trips USB
If you got the USB check out the app they included. Pretty groovy!
Geeky
@30 Trips......
It is pretty cool......
btw....Geeky is a genius......
she knows how to read.
@12 Days of Dead
My, my it is fun to see my morning coffee time killer making the rounds. Just saw Mickey posted it too. Made me smile, smile, smile.
Happy Birthday Lisa (Belatedly)
Hope you've been having a grate Birthday Week, Lisa. Didn't realize it was your Five-Oh! until I got caught up here just now. So glad to know you're keeping the Sunshine Daydreamer flame going at upcoming celebrations in San Francisco and Las Vegas! Keep us posted! Pam says "Hi!". Please pass our hellos on to Chuck. 'Tis the season – Onward!