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    @all the cool cats n kittens on ba dus....
    what's that Stanley? A request....ok... Now on K DED a little change of pace.... I was in New Jersey visiting the town of Trenton About a 3000 mile swim from Great Britain But please don’t try to swim it I was just kiddin' The water’s too cold and most whales don’t like to be ridden Anyway I was just there for a little house sitting On a cold winter day that almost left me frost bitten Then I saw on the wall a note that my friend had written Beware of Cocoa the cute little coo coo calico kitten I was sitting in the living room a really nice room to sit in But it had a big hand made blanket that didn’t quite fit in It must have been made by someone who really likes knitting But probably not Cocoa the cute little coo coo calico Cocoa the cute little coo coo calico kitten Cocoa the cute little coo coo calico kitten It’s for her this silly song was written Cocoa the cute little coo coo calico kitten I didn’t know that Cocoa was under the blanket hidden Till suddenly she jumped out and ran towards me unbidden Then she jumped up and pounced my hand and it got bitten By Cocoa the cute little coo coo calico kitten If I had only known it was coming I would have worn a mitten If I could find one that my hand would fit in It didn’t really hurt I’m the first to be admitting The bite from Cocoa the cute little coo coo calico kitten I said I know you’re just playing but biting me is forbidden My hand’s not something your teeth should be putting a dent in If they weren’t so sharp then maybe I’d be permitting A bite from Cocoa the cute little coo coo calico kitten Chorus She was so cute that soon I was totally smitten She looked like a cat that I had once the image was spitting She was so crazy when she played that my laughter was side splitting Because of Cocoa the cute little coo coo calico kitten Then I looked at the time and saw how late it was getting My house sitting was done, it was time for me to be quitting I said you are a cat that I won’t soon be forgetting And I hugged goodbye Cocoa the cute little coo coo calico kitten Cocoa the cute little coo coo calico Cocoa the cute little coo coo calico Cocoa the cute little coo coo calico kitten
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    Another week gone...almost.... ba dus been on autopilot all night... No worse for the wear.... Coffee is on and it is the best brew ever....something from the Philzone... Thanks for bringing in the paper Sarge....anything interesting? (This is the dog talking....now) I read the news today, oh boy About a lucky man who made the grade And though the news was rather sad Well I just had to laugh I saw the photograph. He blew his mind out in a car He didn't notice that the lights had changed A crowd of people stood and stared They'd seen his face before Nobody was really sure If he was from the House of Lords. I saw a film today, oh boy The English army had just won the war A crowd of people turned away But I just had to look Having read the book I'd love to turn you on. Woke up, fell out of bed, Dragged a comb across my head Found my way downstairs and drank a cup, And looking up I noticed I was late. Found my coat and grabbed my hat Made the bus in seconds flat Found my way upstairs and had a smoke, Somebody spoke and I went into a dream. I read the news today oh boy Four thousand holes in Blackburn, Lancashire And though the holes were rather small They had to count them all Now they know how many holes it takes to fill the Albert Hall. I'd love to turn you on. All you Santa Clara dreamers...dance and twirl....and please wear tiedye so when I watch the webcast, I can put shirts and dresses with names, will make finding you all in Chicago easier....btw I'm the guy in the tiedye pinstriped zootsuit.... As a public service announcement, one of our riders needs well wishes and happy thoughts sent their way...if you are so inclined....please do so....thanks from the driving wheel....
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    Some folks are born, made to wave the flag Ooo, they're red, white and blue And when the band plays "Hail to the Chief" Ooo, they point the cannon at you, Lord It ain't me, it ain't me, I ain't no senator's son, son It ain't me, it ain't me, I ain't no fortunate one, no Some folks are born, silver spoon in hand Lord, don't they help themselves, y'all But when the taxman comes to the door Lord, the house looks like a rummage sale, yeah It ain't me, it ain't me, I ain't no millionaire's son, no, no It ain't me, it ain't me, I ain't no fortunate one, no Yeah, yeah Some folks inherit star spangled eyes Ooh, they send you down to war, Lord And when you ask 'em, "How much should we give?" Ooh, they only answer "More! More! More!", y'all It ain't me, it ain't me, I ain't no military son, son It ain't me, it ain't me, I ain't no fortunate one, one It ain't me, it ain't me, I ain't no fortunate one, no, no, no It ain't me, it ain't me, I ain't no fortunate son, no, no, no Goodnight Irene goodnight I'll see you in my dreams... You too TOO I dream a lot!!!!!!
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    looks like rain
    Gonna put da bus on auto-pilot Gotta batton down the hatches in STL Cause it looks like rain and it feels like rain HERE COMES THE RAIN!
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    @ Squirrel
    I was going downtownJust the other day to meet my mates They said I'll meet you down Down in that mean old play ground I can shack my rattle, rattle my bones Just don't lay down before you're done You can rag, momma, rag You can't help it if it's not your bag Down in the St.Louis Cemetery Got the St. Louis Cemetery blues We shall walk through the valley Walk through the valley soon We shall talk with the spirits Talk with the spirits soon Even Jesus himself shall be our leader And you can rag, momma, rag You can't help it if it's not your bag Down in the St. Louis Cemetery Got those St. Louis Cemetery Blues!
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    Bus RiiiiiiiiiiderGet up in the mornin' get on the bus Bus Riiiiiiiiiider Ride ride no I don't wanna ride
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    Sweet - desolation blvd! (not row) Oh.... bus driver, it was me. She was the one who fell out the back earlier. I got a soft spot for her, ya know. I let her back on the bus 'cause boy can she run. All she had to do was start walking backwards (back towards the bus), open her mouth, start bellowing yeah yeah yeeeeeaaaaahhhh (as in Playin in the band), and all that hot air coming out rocketed her back into the back bumper in seconds... ...it was at that moment (since I was sitting in the back) that I flopped the back window open, grabbed her with both hands and flung her into the back seat. Luckily for me the jolt of me grabbing her caused her to close her mouth and we were able to resume the bus ride without incident. Had she kept her mouth open...well, use your imagination.
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    ...with Dylan/Cash on "Girl from the North Country". g'night, rgr. I gotta get off-a this machine before my eyes fall outta my head. Your serve, kind sir. Perhaps a sweet hitch-a-hiker'll come along for the return.
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    Heading down south to the land of the pinesI'm thumbing my way into North Carolina Staring up the road and pray to God I see headlights I made it down the coast in seventeen hours Picking me a bouquet of dogwood flowers And I'm a-hopin' for Raleigh, I can see my baby tonight So rock me momma like a wagon wheel Rock me momma any way you feel Hey momma rock me Rock me momma like the wind and the rain Rock me momma like a south bound train Hey momma rock me Running from the cold up in New England I was born to be a fiddler in an old time string band My baby plays a guitar, I pick a banjo now Oh, north country winters keep a-getting me down Lost my money playing poker so I had to leave town But I ain't turning back to living that old life no more
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    ...break your heart
    I am an American aquarium drinkerassassin down the avenue I'm hiding out in the big city blinking What was I thinking when I let go of you? Let's forget about the tongue-tied lightning Let's undress just like cross-eyed strangers This is not a joke, so please stop smiling What was I thinking when I said it didn't hurt? I want to glide through those brown eyes dreaming Take it from the inside, baby hold on tight You were so right when you said that I've been drinking What was I thinking when I said good night? I want to hold you in the Bible-black predawn You're quite a quiet domino, bury me now Take off your Band-Aid because I don't believe in touchdowns What was I thinking when I said hello? I'd always thought that if I held you tightly You'd always love me like you did back then Then I fell asleep and the city kept blinking What was I thinking when I let you back in? I am trying to break your heart I am trying to break your heart But still I'd be lying if I said it wasn't easy I am trying to break your heart Disposable Dixie-cup drinking assassin down the avenue I'm hiding out in the big city blinking What was I thinking when I let go of you? Loves you I'm the man who loves you ...love me some Wilco, too.
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Saratoga is on pre-sale now as well. Go to Dead & Co page, click on tickets for Saratoga, click on citi card pre-sale , you need a code, the first 6 digits on a citi card, then you can buy up to 4 tix. I just got two for $99.00 for orchestra. They have higher priced packages that require no code of any kind. Alpine on sale now with citi card or packages
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We are ticketed up...thanks Jeff! Anyone else going to Boulder?
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Ozark and I are headed to Indy on what will be his 40th b-day, thanks to the kindness of a certain someone...many thanks! Gonna try to get Alpine Valley too...a nice crunchy/campy weekend that should be! Vroom Vroom..ba dus is getting an oil change to be ready for this tour...it's gonna be SMOKIN'!
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Found my tickets! See you in Indy!
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hey - where y'all staying in colorado? i'm looking at quality inn for proximity to venue but i'm open to suggestions. peace, gob
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Can't make any this summer. Have fun. I'm there in spirit!
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Glad to hear the dus tires have air.... I'll be hopping on for Indy on June 17th and spinning the dial tomorrow... got the hotel and the magic carpet aka the flight...yaay! See you here or there geoondabusforindymeister
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Just cant wait to get on the road again...the life I love is listening to music with my friends and I cant wait to see you on the road again!
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Are you and Mona coming out to Boulder?
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We were planning on road tripping Atlanta to the 3 in FL, New Orleans and Albuquerque based on that bogus tour date list that floated around last month. Had hotels booked along the whole route. I was kinda bummed with the actual tour announcement. It's like they don't want a bunch of aging hippies following them around in dilapidated dusses. Well we have overcome the disappointment and will just road trip it from LA to Boulder! Looking forward to seeing you all there. ☮ my brothers and sisters, gob
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Yeah, that list had a lot of us scrambling in many directions for sure. Spent about an hour today canceling hotel and plane reservations for Miami, Tampa, New Orleans and Albuquerque. . . Oh well, we'll all just have to treat this as a virtual group road trip. Those who manage to get to shows just need to be sure to provide visuals and commentary for the rest of us. Maybe Tami'll make a scrapbook for us!?. Hey GeogottheSunshineDaydreamerwebsitelastyearmeister be sure to let me know when our website's 1st year's up so I can renew it this time. . . Onward Sunshine Daydreamers! Oat Jeff
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Woke up to a foot of snow and -4 degrees, and I need a road trip. Like Gob, I had my heart set on Albercrackie... One thing is for certain, ba dus is ready. Getting out the maps and Sarge is picking out the tunes.... Looking forward to virtual stops in Boulder, Alpine Valley, Noblesville, Cincy, Saratoga Springs, Camden, Flushing, Pittsburgh and Beantown so far.... as Oat Willie says....Onward! and hopefully this will warm you up..... https://youtu.be/qSzTDK5TAfY coffee is on....
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We were looking forward to florida and NO, but it is not to be, we only have ducats for Saratoga, man, that is a long drive to Boulder...... No snow here Rrrrggrrrrr but it is COLD! I could use a mug of Phills..
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Mayer and Sons: Jul. 22 Moda Center, Portland, OR Jul. 23 The Gorge Amphitheatre George, WA Jul. 26 Irvine Meadows Amphitheatre Irvine, CA, Jul. 27 Sleep Train Amphitheatre Chula Vista, CA Jul. 29 Toyota Amphitheatre Wheatland, CA Jul. 30 Shoreline Amphitheatre Mountain View, CA
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ok all you on the bus if your coming to Boston to see our dirty water and don't want to fly or drive with items let me know Fenway is a classic ball park don't miss it All you biker dudes great area to take the week and ride New england
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Anyone else heading to Fenway? We're in both nights although I can't figure out where the hell our seats are! No worries - a fun time will be had by all. Happy Weekend Tribe! Hope you are all well and happy. Let's plan a Boston Gathering! - Anita
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Loved the shows and lucky enough to connect with grate friends! Looking forward to Boulder!
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Who's gonna be streaming Phil's birthday run? I'll miss first set...damn job...but plan to be tuning in when I get home!
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It's one year ago today that we were given this fine patch of virtual real estate at dead.net Thank you marye Whoa oh what I want to know where does the time go? Let there be peace in the Valley
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Yes indeedy...and none of you look a day older. Row, Jimmy Row...
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Hey been so quiet here I thought maybe we got divorced! Glad to see we made it to the big 1 year mark! Time for a second honeymoon! Geeky
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Has it really been a year since the Sunshine Daydreamers first started gathering?! WOW! HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ALL OF US! And thank you MaryE for making room for us here on dead.net! (Hope everyone got your e-cupcake.)
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Yay us! Thanks for the yummy cupcake Jeff! Time for a birthday party!
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Thank you Marye for on-boarding us and congrats to all the beautiful Sunshine Daydreamers !! Happy B-Day to us !!!!
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that's Dyngus Day!!! Have a good one, and watch for the pussy-willow yielding girls....
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It's that time of the year, I've been itching for a Spring Tour, but it is not to be. Thirty three years ago tonight the boys closed out their run at the Knick, played their last Casey Jones there on 3/27. Thirty six years ago Branford sat in at Nassau, and oh what an Eyes that was. (Apologies to David Byrne). I can't help but relive those moments in my head. Like it was yesterday. The Daydreamers bus has fewer riders these days, especially since the hype of FTW is firmly planted in the rear view and slowly fading out of sight. But the road goes on forever. I'll give credit to Brother Gregg for that gem. It's kinda cool that kind folks at dead.net continue to acknowledge and affirm our journey. We even made that last newsletter. Who'd a thunk it? So what say we put away our dynguses and pussy willows for another year and raise a glass to Jerry and the boys. Here's hoping for many more years of health, magic, fun and friendship. If you get the inkling, feel free to take the wheel and you know the company on ba dus is always cool and the coffee is always hot. Hey Sarge, I got one more silver dollar, so head over to that jukebox. “You know what I want to hear. … You played it for her, you can play it for me!” “…Well, I don’t think I can remember…” “If she can stand it, I can! Play it!” (Sarge plays ‘As Time Goes By.’) Here's looking at you, kid. Ahhhhh, you know, this is a damn fine cup of coffee! :-)
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Well said, rrrrgrrrr! The last year really shot by, but what a year it was! Certainly July was the highlight but the run up to the shows was a unique and enlightening experience that displays the power of a common spirit that comes from unlikely events and unexpected sources. Just the other day I was talking to my brother about Cichlids--a convo that may have never happened without the influence of Greg. How many times have I started a sentence with "last summer in Chicago" or exclaimed "you should have seen this rainbow that appeared out of nowhere"? Hopefully, there will be some reconnection this summer on tour with D & Co. I have really enjoyed the opportunity to meet all of you and look forward to turning Too next year!
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Hey now, love yous guys. It's been one helluva ride so far. Cant wait to see what the boys have in store for us this summer. You've been as constant as a northern star, the brightest light that shines...It's been you, Daydreamers...right down the line...
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I’ve also got the fever with plans for Noblesville, Alpine x2, and Warren’s Jerry tribute in suburban Chicago (plus a couple of Phish shows at Wrigley). It’s unrealistic to expect FTW-level anticipation and I wouldn’t mind some Spring shows to fill the gap but there’s a lot of great music coming our way. The sun is shining and da bus rolls on.
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Will be in attendance in Noblesville and Alpine x2 as well...maybe we will cross paths... I'll be the girl playing devil sticks...
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So I take a break and who should appear out of thin air but a friend of the devil and the chick with the sticks. What's this bus coming to anyway? Welcome back 88 and Miami, long time no see. It seems like the tin foil cloak of invisibility and Feel the Bern stickers didn't fool either of you. It's good to see that OatJeff, ASL, Geeky, Boo Boo, Loblaw, TFonts and mkav have found their way home as well. You all know the drill, sit back, relax, pour yourself a cup of coffee and smile, smile, smile. I see the state line is just a mile ahead. Where are we anyway Sarge? The State of Confusion? Makes sense. Remember, if you get confused, listen to the music play. Turn that one up, please. Happy April Fools Day! She's a Black Magic Woman trying to make a devil outta me....
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All we need now are patched sails, spit-shined rails, 38 servings of kale, 4 cases of pale ale and a whole pail of water to cool things down. Who needs pits for Alpine? I can’t find the spreadsheet.
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Good to see the wordsmiths, poets and ne'er-do-well Daydreamers are on their best behavior, and I mean that in a most positive way, especially you over there tuning the accordion. The plays on words by you rhyming Simons and Simonettes reminds me of that epic show in '78 when all were smiling and carrying on. It is obvious that no-one is any the worse for wear over the winter season, and all seem to be ready to tear it up. Word is that puppers can't contain his excitement, and guess what? The feeling is mutual... and who woulda thunk it.
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You know darn well that we requested a special rendition of Mollie B at her finest. For all you who really really miss the accordion, and we know you are out there, it is time to share a secret passion shared by more than a few daydreamers. Yes, we are speaking of the polka, as our esteemed dus briver alluded to in his earlier post, first below written. Now, for your edification and enjoyment,I'd like to introduce a new performer to many, "Mollie B". Mollie Busta, popular performer from the Jim Busta Band and Squeezebox, is host of the weekly RFD-TV Polka show, the "Mollie B Polka Party". The one-hour program featuring the nation's top polka bands... produced on location at music festivals from around the country. Lest you think you've missed the doat, or dus as it may be, there is a four day show right here in the heart of Texas, in the hamlet of Ennis (right down the road from my abode) at the end of the month. Guaranteed to entertain even the most jaded, tickets are available for the four-day run..at a bargain price of 20 bucks per person, per day, reduced for the rugrats to 5 bucks a head. Camping is available at a nearby Walmart lot. Get your tickets early, before they sell out, at http://store.rfdtv.com/product-p/10001.htm. All the Daydreamers worth their salt should head this way, and get ready for a party. When it comes to talent, you can't beat good ol RFD...and Polka. Thanks to one and all for your anticipated participation....we'll leave the light on for ya....no fooling!
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Anyone been on the Archive today? And, Why is this day different from every other?
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After careful analysis, today is just like any other day there's ever been. It's all the same, only the names have changed. I'm wanted dead or alive. Hope life is good in New Jersey. (Apologies to Bon Jovi and the Garden State).
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This time last year we were all freakin' out on quests for tickets. There was only one venue (Santa Clara wouldn't be announced until April 10). We were scrambling and trying to help each other. Things more or less worked out, although I wish I'd made an effort to go to the Levis Stadium shows. Now, for the most part, we've calmly decided whether we're going to any of the Dead & CO shows this summer (I don't think any/most have sold out yet, so there's still time). Our perseverance has allowed us to tame this roller-coaster of a bus and enjoy the ride and smell the roses along the way this go-round . . . But I still have work to do – I still get real names, avatars and nicknames all mixed up (except for GeoFillInTheBlankMeister, of course.)
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Yakshemash..... cabbage rolls and coffee..... mmmmm mmmmm good.... Goes good with Otter Creek Couch Surfer Oatmeal Stout....
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Brouhaha? Ha ha ha... Cabbage rolls, coffee and oatmeal stout? No wonder Puppers hangs his head out the window!! Miss you all.