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  • c_c
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    shit, I just heard from a friend, George Carlin passed away in Santa Monica... one of the funniest of the great funnymen. a real original. RIP, George. may the four winds blow you safely home. peace.
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    Like a taco. "Where does the time go?"
  • c_c
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    grate story there, CB. Thanks. an extra tenner for your troubles, mate. damn you go cheap! ( -; by 81 Wakeman, was indeed a man who needed a 'wake' for his career. should have rolled him up in that carpet. peace.
  • cosmicbadger
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    Rick Wakeman ruined my life
    As promised to folks in the chat room Years ago (1981 or 82) I worked from time to time as stage crew at the old Hammersmith Odeon theatre in London and was called up one day to unload trucks for a gig by Rick Wakeman, rather a fading star at that time, what with punk and new wave taking over. Rick’s stage set up, as well as the usual banks of keyboards, included a thick pile white carpet covering the entire vast stage. It was a nightmare to unload and lay all this in time for the show, but when the time came for Rick to appear on stage no-one could find him. The tour manager was running around shouting and as half an hour passed the crowd was becoming restless. Finally after about 40 minutes Rick was located in the pub across Hammersmith Broadway in a very well lubricated state and was dragged by his tour manager back to the Odeon to perform. As he lurched into the wings the superstar declared that he was not prepared to go on stage because his white carpet was dirty. One of the theatre staff was sent on a desperate search and returned with an old fashioned upright vacuum cleaner..a real museum piece. This was shoved into my hands by the tour manager and I was ordered to vacuum the carpet. Meanwhile things were getting quite ugly out front, and as I hesitated the tour manager said “there’s an extra tenner in it for you”. I was really broke at the time so off I went, pushing the ancient machine back and forth across acres of white carpet while the angry crowd stared, laughed, shouted, booed and subjected me to a torrent of abuse. Meanwhile in the wings the tour manager was frantically giving me hand signals, pointing out bits I had missed, until at last Mr Wakeman finally declared himself satisfied and I was able to retreat, my humiliation completed by a sarcastic round of applause. I collected my ten pounds and went straight over to the pub Rick had just left to drown my sorrows. This incident deeply scarred me and gave me a lifelong psychological aversion to vacuuming, but Mrs Badger will not accept that as an excuse!!!!
  • skenisahen
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    White Turnips!
    I'll have to try that when it is "soup season" again, maybe I'll make some form of cod chowda with white turnips. Thanks for the t(urn)ip! Eat cod! (that one really does crack me up!) | Wait until the rutabaga is shredded, then steam it |
  • Mr. Pid
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    Parsnips and turnips?
    I use 'em in soup all the time. White turnips, that is. I like rutabagas shredded and steamed, served with butter, salt and a splash of vinegar. I'm no slave to convention! Goes great with cod, BTW... Conversation is always more interesting than recitation, so speak your mind and not someone else's.
  • skenisahen
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    Har!
    Har har! Outside of the above observations, I'd like to add one little thing: Parsnips! Does anyone eat parsnips anymore? or Turnips? Whats up with food that falls out of favor? | Wait until the veil is shredded, then reveal it |
  • c_c
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    thanks iknowurider... the thing is, getting in deep with certain organized crime types is a recipe for personal disaster. it is one thing to have bets laid, and to have people stake you for a few pool games, but another to sign papers and be the guy who would take the fall if shit turned sour... guess who would have done the time for some other fucker's crime?? the deadnet grand opening may very well have been at Nellis rather than in Vegas. what chick wouldn't dig a nice rack?? those who think that more than a mouthful is a waste. ( -; peace.
  • iknowurider
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    That's a shame to hear. I'd envisioned a huge deadnet Grand Opening! Damn You know I have an opinion about your so called "sexist remarks" & since your on the edge of your seat to hear it: What chick wouldn't dig a nice rack?? You never know, sounds like a groovy idea & it could come to pass yet. Anyway, least you know what's up & didn't get suckered.(as I'm seeing Ol Elmer Fudd's head turning into a Sucker) PEACE
  • c_c
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    can anybody??
    can anybody spell federal indictment for income tax evasion backwards?? might as well call the place 'Skim City' or 'The Laundry' sheesh. some folks think I was born yesterday. no fall guy, I. not a patsy either. the deal is dead in the water. could have worked, but the risks of doing serious federal time were too great given the 'set up' so to speak. (never told them my cool idea for the places name, neither -- so there!)
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continuing the free-form from where we left it...
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for you johnman... you'll still be a HIPpie though,right? best thoughts for all...peace
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Healing vibes heading your way!!A little patchouli always helps!! :) Keep in touch xoxoxoxo Peace,Gigi
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now i feel like a heel..........AND i STILL have my tonsils
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Hey folks,I am heading out tomorrow to go raft the Colorado River in the Grand Canyon for 16 days. Time to shift into the geological time zone. Back in mid July. If the doors of perception were cleansed, everything would appear to man as it is, infinite. William Blake
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Wishing you a wonderful and happy Summer Solstice Birthday. Hugs! XOXOXOXOXOXOXO GC! Have a good trip Hal, am looking forward to photos when you get back. ********************************** Clothes make the man. Naked people have little or no influence on society. Mark Twain
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happy birthday to our own GC!
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Happy Birthday GC :) from one Whipper Snapper to Another..... Take it easy Johnman, Healing Vibes headed your way !! Sounds like quite an adventure Hal :) Have a groovy time :)!! PEACE
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Happy Trails to you! If the doors of perception were cleansed, everything would appear to man as it is, infinite. William Blake
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Happy B-day, Cowgirl. love and peace.
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Happy Birthday to the little Golden Gate Park girl, Gypsy and a grate adventure to you Hal.
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Thanks, TL & all-I had no idea so many wished me a Happy Birthday! Makes me smile, even after 3 days..... Hal have a great trip, Johnman, get well! Cosmic Badger-where is that bolt on your head? CC Joe great vids as usual......cracks me up.....-Happy Summer to all!
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Hal R The river so white, the mountain so red...happy rafting on the great Colorado. There's an Arapahoe Indian saying..."you'll always come back" so no need to be sad once you've returned :) Johnman DEFINITELY sending galaxies of healing light and warmth to you...and to Johnman and CCS geez I know you hate the sesame oil idea (Jman) BUT organic sesame oil -cosmetic/not to eat doesn't really smell/can get at a Whole Foods (bronze cap). It really helps sore shoulders, joints.rub in affected area w/ knuckles towards the heart.Camphor, menthol etc STUFF can be too heating/organic sesame oil is neutral and calming/honest ;) Big thanks to the May 11th link to the LA show, petewilgoren (grate interview, behind the scenes, opener etc) I'm in LA...didn't go but listened and threaded online and what a moment! Wharf Rat ..the excitement you could feel...all of LA in an octopus garden with Wharf Rat tentacles LOL L
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I saw Michael Jackson in concert 25 years ago at Dodger Stadium in L.A., 30th row. Had a real good time. R.I.P.
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i hope you have a real fine Day Bob - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Spanish Jam
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Happy Birthday to You, Happy Birthday to Youuuuu, Happy Birthday Dearest Buddy, and a new funky hat for you too! xoxoxoxoxoxo! Wishing you all the best on your special day! ********************************** Clothes make the man. Naked people have little or no influence on society. Mark Twain
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Buddy !! Hope you have a super day !! May peace and sunshine be with you on this day of your birth !
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Birthday wishes for you Buddy!! Hope it was happy!!Peace & Love ,Gigi
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to gypsy cowgirl... sorry i didn't get around to it : ) .... and to you also mr buddy plant, hope you had a grate day!!peacen'love2all
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to you buddy! And many more! If you plant buds, you're gonna harvest friends. Conversation is always more interesting than recitation, so speak your mind and not someone else's.

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For the birthday wishes !! It was a real fun time, we went up to Tahoe to spend some time with some old friends. Couldn't refuse an invitation that included shrooms, a hot tub, and lots of GOGD !!! I need to move up there, except in the winter. LOL
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I wish you a Happy Birthday, too.
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The drive from Yosemite to Tahoe is spectacular-I was there once in early June and it snowed really heavy in the mountains. Being from miami it was kind of freaky and cold !!!Saw the String Cheese Incident at Harrahs And the road goes on forever.... BobbaLee
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happy forth of july everybody!i can feel it in my feet now listen, here it comes again.. There's a band out on the highway They're high-stepping into town It's a rainbow full of sound It's fireworks, calliopes and clowns Everybody's dancing enjoy ; )
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Hippie forth in July, everyone! I call Jack Straw opener today. Conversation is always more interesting than recitation, so speak your mind and not someone else's.
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have a grate 4th of july to all my Unitedstaters brothers and sisters!
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Happy Independence Day to all the brothers and sisters out there. Love to you all. peace,pk
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Happy 4th. for the Rothbury show, I call Sugar Magnolia... didn't leave no Texas before getting to Michigan...
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Just received "The complete annotated GD lyrics" from my daughter Sarah. GRATE! Share the LOVE! Richard.
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Get rid of an earworm song? Yesterday, YESTERDAY I listened to Diana Krall's "Quiet Nights", and hanging in there near the end of the album, catching me unawares, was a cover the of BeeGees' "How Can You Mend a Broken Heart." I've never liked the BeeGees, grew to loathe them during the disco era, but Krall does this very nice cover and suddenly I've got the BeeGee's version in my head and it won't go away!! ARRRGHH!!
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now i do too : ( !! ..... aaahhhhhhhh!!!
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But I have to admit that I hoped if I infected someone else I might get cured. But NOOOOO!!
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not only are you infecting others (me 3 now), but you could seriously be starting an epidemic. We need a vaccine!!!!!!!!********************************** Clothes make the man. Naked people have little or no influence on society. Mark Twain
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What have I done??? TL, you're probably in big trouble, because I've read that these things infect women more than men, and music lovers more than the general populace. Two strikes against you. So sorry!!

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... Dick's Picks #24, get you a dose of the Playin'>UJB>Dew>UJB>Playin', and that should take that nasty bit of disco right outta yer system. Doctor bill to follow...
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Way better advice than I got from one of my "friends": I got a message to get to you on this. I think the way to get the song out of your head will happen when all the lights go out in Massachusetts… and I’m not just starting a joke here. Perhaps this is just jive talking. But this one seems to be be like antibiotic-resistant staph, no killing the sucker. Right now I'm stuck at work, no streaming allowed on my computer, no music to listen to, just trapped inside my head with frakkin' song. Does DP 24 come in pill form?
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Focus, my man, focus! Just keep chanting to yourself: Some folks trust to reason, others trust to might. I don't trust to nothing, but I know it come out right." That should cure you of your current bout of Saturday Night Disease. Conversation is always more interesting than recitation, so speak your mind and not someone else's.
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but i believe in heavily in self medication, i opted for old and in the way 7-23-73! but also a believer in too much is just enough, i will follow up with your suggestion, what show is that! oh nevermind i'll look it up!
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You've talked me down, the demon song has vanished. Or at least given way to Joe Cocker's "Hitchcock Railway." Don't know why it was that song, just glad it was something I like. Happy Friday!
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Hey...does anyone have a coppy of Saturdays show in Rothbury?
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Run for your Stones collection and play "Shattered" real loud.
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you 2 are cracking me up........hey grdaed73 & gratefaldean....hope you're all well now-with the vaccine xoxoxox Gypsy Cowgirl
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Ripple is my ultimate antidote for any stupid beat that follow me. DA DADA DA DA ...Share the LOVE! Richard.
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What is that Kaka! Bout shirts, n, stuff? Is in the Awards and Honors thread tooooooooo. Phooey!********************************** Clothes make the man. Naked people have little or no influence on society. Mark Twain
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Hurry home, Johnman. We be missing you. And Hal, welcome back from the Grand Canyon! How was it to be traveling those grate waters? Is there a photo or two to share?
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back home on the 13th....sore and tired.......thanx everyone for the goodvibes and well wishes!! i know it helped treMENdously!.......have barely graduated from walker to cane. can't drive for another 3 weeks....