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    Mike....you rocked the house.....think we erect a statue of you on ba dus....or better yet make your replica a hood ornament...and you will always lead us wherever Holly chooses to take us.....Love ya brother!
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    It was a real treat hanging with you as well in SC, at the picnic and especially on that super special and crazy wild night that was July 4. Great times, I could not stop smiling and laughing and grinning and feeling super special the entire time in Chicago. That Saturday night was a wild ride for sure, so many memories and special moments!!!! I know I keep repeating myself about the colossal spectacle that was FTW, but it's so hard to stop gushing over this spectacular event.
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    I'll post more of my thoughts on the weekend next week, as I am slammed in the mines right now (a small price to pay for five out of nine)! However, I wanted to add a tidbit to Mike's great narrative. I was fortunate enough to run into the Klangmeister by the gate before Saturday's show (one-in-70K chance?) and he was getting his space together before going in. As he related his plan of attack and as I admired his sense of curiosity and abandon, I knew that 24 hours later he would have some absolutely fantastic tales to tell. As I pondered his imminent departure to realms unknown, he suddenly pointed to the grassy incline with an overpass and wandering Deadheads..."I need to get up there"...and with a flash, our esteemed Mayor was off and running, armed with an open mind and a less-than-empty pocket. I'm glad I got to share that moment, Mike, and am even more glad that subsequent events met or exceeded your expectations.
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    ride shotgun?For Miami? Twist my paw ..... (This is Pupper talkin' btw...) Movin' right along in search of good times and good news, With good friends you can't lose, This could become a habit! Opportunity knocks once let's reach out and grab it (yeah!), Together we'll nab it, We'll hitchhike, bus or yellow cab it! (Cab it?) Movin' right along. Footloose and fancy-free. Getting there is half the fun; come share it with me. Moving right along (doog-a-doon doog-a-doon). We'll learn to share the load. We don't need a map to keep this show on the road. (Hey, that song is sounding better Fozzie.) Movin' right along, We've found a life on the highway. And your way is my way, So trust my navigation. California here we come, the pie-in-the-sky-land. Palm trees, and warm sand. Though sadly we just left Rhode Island. (We did what?!) (Just forget it.) Movin' right along (doog-a-doon doog-a-doon). Hey la, where've you gone? Send someone to fetch us, were in Sasketchewan! Movin' right along (doog-a-doon doog-a-doon). You take it, you know best. Hey, I've never seen the sun come up in the West? Movin' right along. We're truly birds of a feather, We're in this together and we know where we're going. Movie stars with flashy cars and life with the top down. We're storming the big town, (Yeah, Storm is right should it be snowing?) (Uh, no I don't think so...) Movin' right along, Do I see signs of men? Yeah, "welcome" on the same post that says "come back again." Moving right along, nice town! Footloose and fancy-free, You're ready for the big time... Is it ready for me? Movin' right along, Movin' right along, Movin' right along, Movin' right along.
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    feeling dab, goin down da roab feeling dab and so happy Liketohikeandbrive is at the wheel: Going down the road feeling bad Going down the road feeling bad Going down the road feeling bad, hey hey hey, yeah Don't wanna be treated this a way Going where the climate suits my clothes I'm going where the climate suits my clothes Going where the climate suits my clothes Don't wanna be treated this a way [chorus] Going where the water tastes like wine Well I'm going where the water tastes like wine Going where the water tastes like wine I don't wanna be treated this a way.. Holly dear, and Matt...can't think of a better dus briver to have along for the ribe (other than rjjjrrjr, but you two are equals now). Rest assured that we will always be at your side, if not in person, or on this forum seat, than certainly in spirit. It was an awesome journey, and although that whee part in SC and SF has passed us by on the time-warp continue-um of real space and time, the experiences, new acquaintances and memories will live on forever. It was grand, wasn't it. You are as nice and kind in person as you are in spirit. I wish you and all the brivers and ribers well over the summer. If we can't go on a physical adventure together, let's go on a magical virtual one here on this roab. Cause, we are actually "Going down the road feeling fine.." that's my story and I'm sticking too it. geotheroadgoesonforeverandthelovinneverendsmeister
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    Hanky over here please! Klang- I echo your sentiments on the pic a nic and the shows. I was also slightly hung over at the pic a nic since we were camping the night before and listening to the concert on Sirius... the drinks were goin down easy. Thank you Klang and everyone who helped to prepare for the pic a nic, it was a blast and wish it could've last just a little longer...It was really great to meet everyone and I agree that it was like we had known each other forever. The shows were more than I could've ever imagined. the best time of my life! I danced like I was 17 again with no inhibitions. I didn't drink a drop of liquor during the shows Sat or Sunday but I was in such an altered state with the lights and music. I broke down during standing on the moon but managed to keep it together for the last show. Afterwards though it was hard... I got just a taste of the life/family/community/vibe/magic/electricity of the Dead and now it's over... Is it better to have loved and lost than to have never loved at all...why yes but it still hurts. Klang, if your brother lives in STL then you have 2 reasons to come here! Meet me in Saint Louis! We'll show you a good time...and anyone else who would like to visit Matt and I in the city of Blues. I'll be brivin da dus but I need a road companion, someone to ride shotgun...or I might fall asleep at the wheel. (peace love unity respect) PLUR!!!!
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    we are all in this together...please pass a hanky.
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    cause it looks like rain? Cause you care? Cause we are all one happy crying family? Cause you know how the songs go? Cause you love this wacky crowd of Daydreamers? Cause...
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    Why are my eyes getting wet again????
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    Great comments, Sir Klangster. Thanks for taking on the duties and all over the past months....for all you did, are doing, and will do. It has been a wonderful ride, and it ain't over. Sure, you don't need to sit in at all the public hearings, take those calls in the middle of the night about the chuck-hole in front of Martha'smailbox, or officiate on Proclamation Tuesday, but don't stow that gavel just yet. We need our Mayor Emeritus available for ribbon cutting ceremonies in our Sunshine Museum, for the dunk booth at the Daydream Fair in August, and the Beautiful Baby Contest organizers are looking for the perfect person to anchor their judges panel. All kidding aside, your reflections are spot on and covered a bunch of what was on my mind. Thank you for taking the time to put it out there on our corner of the internet universe. Da Bus is idling just fine. The new sunshine solar engine puts out no fumes, and is green friendly. It'll run forever. Hope to see you here and there, and don't forget we gotta populate our new town, www.sunshinedaydreamers.com. Might need a mayor there...see the ring? Got a Hat? Toss it in! geofriendsdon'tletfriendsretiremeister
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Submitted by KristineD on Thu, 12/01/2016 - 15:46

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Lanie can sleep inside. We'll give you boys a tent.
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Submitted by KristineD on Thu, 12/01/2016 - 15:52

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There is word of a gig in Telluride early August. I'd like to check that out. Too bad Boulder wouldn't work for us, this year. (my daddy skated in the roller derby. Me, i could never learn to skate backwards.)
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Submitted by _ on Thu, 12/01/2016 - 15:53

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Goodnight...I'll see you in my dreams..... As always...,. stay well love from da Buff
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Submitted by liketohike on Fri, 12/02/2016 - 07:28

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Hey Dusbriver...kindly stop and let me on cause I am all on board for Summer Tour 2017. Now I have some thoughts to keep me warm on these increasingly cold nights!
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Submitted by Boo469 on Mon, 12/05/2016 - 11:23

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Burgettstown 6/15Saratoga 6/20
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Submitted by _ on Mon, 12/05/2016 - 11:30

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Looks like we have ourselves a party.....I'll save seats for you n Mona on ba dus brother......
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Submitted by Boo469 on Mon, 12/05/2016 - 11:40

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can we sit in back with sarge again?
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Submitted by _ on Mon, 12/05/2016 - 11:49

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He's gathering bones as I type..... and firing up the jukebox.... we're gonna pitch a wang dang doodle....
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Submitted by Boo469 on Mon, 12/05/2016 - 12:31

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why yes, we are clear what we aren't clear about Who will start a spreadsheet...... T?
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Submitted by tfonts on Mon, 12/05/2016 - 12:32

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All set...203 row A for Saturday night; 202 row A for Sunday night - stoked for our first-ever Mountain View shows!! So happy to Make America Grateful Again !!
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Submitted by _ on Mon, 12/05/2016 - 13:18

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Welcome back....watch out, gotta jump over that wall to get on ba dus....got seats for you and your better half and wait, is that President elect Trump??? Melania, meet Sarge..... So glad you made it!!! ;-)
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Submitted by KristineD on Mon, 12/05/2016 - 13:31

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Great seats Friday, ok seats Saturday.Now, I'm glad I decided not to return that purple glittered t-shirt...
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Hop on board, litter box to the right (for Stanley, of course) rolled bones in the back.... so glad you made it....have a seat next to Melania
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Submitted by liketohike on Mon, 12/05/2016 - 14:13

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Count the STL Daydreamers in for Chicago both nights. Saturday 7/1 is my b-day so I got the better seats for that night. Party on Wayne
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suffice it to say that we are rolling.... rolling right along So glad that liketohike and Ozark hopped on, it appears that Stella Moon has awakened from her golden slumbers and Mayor Klangstone is in for another go around. It's good to know they are still alive and well. So without further adieu I will turn the driving over to Miami, you'll be in good hands with Miami, she's an excellent driver and buys all her underwear at K Mart (or so I'm told). I'm headed to the back with Mr. Trump and watch him drain the swamp, who knows, maybe I can land a cabinet position? Sarge, put on the TV....5 minutes to Wapner. Coffee's on...
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Submitted by liketohike on Tue, 12/06/2016 - 08:24

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You bet your butt! Miami at the wheel...
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Submitted by geomeister on Wed, 12/07/2016 - 07:03

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...a great trio of ways to get around, but seems rampant discrimination against buses. "Texas Daydreamer enjoys reading of all plans to attend events in 2017..." reads the local fish-wrap, "...makes further plans to decorate couch and enjoy shows from comfort of home." Wishing all of you and yours pleasant scrambling for tickets, rides, flights, rooms and what-nots. Don't forget your towel, and have a grateful day.
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Hey now geomeister! So glad you graced us with your presence. The collective conscience of the Dead community is alive and well. Be sure to know you will travel with me in spirit at each and every show I happen upon, promise. It will never be the extravagance of FTW but I am sure there will be more laughs, smiles, hugs and twirls ahead in this journey of life after Jerry. It's funny how every time a new tour is announced, we all come out of hibernation. Feel free to wander about ba dus, grab a cup of coffee and tap your foot to the tunes, Sarge is cueing up some Old and In the Way for you now, is Midnight Moonlight ok? Thought so. There's a seat next to Ivanka back to the right, come to think of it the whole Trump clan is sitting on the right, I wonder why? Hey Donald, get your head back in the window, if that squirrel blows off your dome again, I swear I'm not going back for it this time, and STOP tweeting, it's unprofessional.
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Submitted by Boo469 on Wed, 12/07/2016 - 12:06

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now, Rrrrrrrgggrrrr, from your seat looking thru the windshield, the Duck is on the right, but, turn and look and he is suddenly on the left. That is how it works with that crowd......
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Submitted by _ on Thu, 12/08/2016 - 17:33

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"There's no end to my life, no beginning to my death. Death is Life"... from Great Gates of Kiev Pictures At An Exhibition ELP RIP Greg Lake....
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Submitted by geoffbingo27 on Fri, 02/17/2017 - 07:23

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oh i'm so excited! i can only afford one show, but i'm gonna be there with bells on 6/30. party on garth!
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Submitted by geoffbingo27 on Fri, 02/17/2017 - 07:23

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oh i'm so excited! i can only afford one show, but i'm gonna be there with bells on 6/30. party on garth!
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Submitted by _ on Sat, 02/18/2017 - 16:04

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wow, what enlightenment, my life is so much richer thanks to you..... I still miss Jerry
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Submitted by liketohike on Mon, 02/20/2017 - 07:03

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I don't remember picking up any spammers...
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Submitted by geomeister on Mon, 02/20/2017 - 07:21

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Holly You might PM Marye, let her know there is a lingering spammer, who by all appearances, doesn't even miss Jerry. She has a nice way of making them go away.
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Submitted by liketohike on Mon, 02/20/2017 - 08:51

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That's a mighty big broom you got there...nice job!
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Submitted by _ on Mon, 02/20/2017 - 09:17

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thanks on behalf of the rabble in the back of ba dus... liketohike you've become quite the dus briver..... now that all the the spam is gone, I got some room to kick up my feet!!!! I feel a Spring Tour coming on....
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Submitted by _ on Mon, 02/20/2017 - 09:23

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So glad you made it!!! Welcome brother, sorry for the belated greeting but I got tangled up in spam.... plenty of room here, make yourself at home, coffee is on, grab a mug... feel free to post, ask questions or pontificate... liketohike aka Holly aka Miami (don't ask :-) and OzarkMatt will be at Wrigley as well for the doubleheader I do believe...
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Submitted by liketohike on Mon, 02/20/2017 - 09:53

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Will be there with bells on as promised!
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Submitted by ASL on Wed, 02/22/2017 - 14:14

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Ah, it's like a breath of fresh air to be back reading these good posts again. Hey gang - miss you all! So...we're in for Boston - anyone else? Someone please say yes - can't imagine being up there without seeing at least one or two of you crazies.
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Submitted by dwlemen on Tue, 04/11/2017 - 11:55

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Hey! I can offer my thoughts having seen Bob and his band in Cincinatti in January. Our show was about 1/2 acoustic and 1/2 electric. It, of course, featured a lot of songs from the Blue Mountain album. Bob also did some of the Dead songs that lent themselves to acoustic play. For the electric part, he had the guys from the National. They do OK. Some of the more traditional GD songs were good, but, and I hope this is not bad to say, I don't think they are quite strong enough musicians to pull off the improvisation that makes some songs "Dead" songs. They attempted Dark Star at our show and I felt that it sorely needed a lead guitar. But... overall it was great. It's always a treat to see Bob live in any context. I like the cowboy stuff so I was happy to hear those live. And, being with all of our brothers and sisters again is always a joy! Here is the setlist from my show: http://www.setlist.fm/setlist/bob-weir/2017/proctor-and-gamble-hall-cin… Enjoy the show! Peace, -Dave
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Matt I am sure you will see a solid show. Circumstance and work commitments prevented me from attending the Ryman show last October, but liketohike and hubby were there and I am told it was very good. As Dave said, it's the players, the National, while good are not suited for the extended jams, last month Bobby filled in for Dave Nelson and his band on tour in Alaska, he played half Blue Mountain, and half Dead, the Dead and solo stuff was amazing thanks to the backing players....Pete Sears and Barry Sless on pedal steel made the music alive...I don't know who Bobby will have but you will enjoy yourself.... stay well
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Submitted by mkav on Tue, 04/11/2017 - 18:02

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thanks for the insight. that is about what i expected from what i've read. currently listening to a show from last october...not bad. i, too, have always liked cowboy bob, so, one way or another, this will be a show. weir with dave nelson sounds awesome. i'll see if i can find that anywhere.
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Submitted by mkav on Fri, 04/14/2017 - 10:23

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The show was really good. Song selection WAS excellent, execution excellent, some nice jams. as you and Rich suggested, it would be a good, solid show...and it was good to good very good, and some moments really shined. Deep Ellum Blues was a rave-up, especially as the venue was about a mile from the original Deep Ellum section of Dallas. GDTRFB was probably my highlight, my wife really appreciated Easy to Slip. STOM plodded a bit IMO, Althea was uneven but good. The crowd turned Truckin into a sing along and drowned out the band. it was fun bt I can't tell you if was good or not. Bob stepped up to the mike and just ignored the lyric "Dallas!"..it seemed spontaneous. This show seemed to have more "red dirt" west Texas influence in the Blue Mountain songs than what I've sampled on YouTube. "When in Rome...", I guess. There was a new song they played that was more jazz-blues than west Texas..I'll have to figure out which it was...that was my "new" song highlight. I think by the end of the tour they'll stretch it out to a nice jam. I, too, was a little disappointed in the lead guitar work. I've heard Kimock before, and liked him, but last night, something was just not there for me. He was not bad at all...he just was not exceptional. I know it is not fair to hold Garcia, or even Anastasio or Mayer, as the standard when listening to Dead songs, but I do. So that is the context in which I say he was not exceptional. All in all...I've seen Weir as the Bob Weir band way long ago, Ratdog in many of its lineups, and then last night...last night was certainly the most unique, and maybe the most enjoyable of maybe 10 or 12 Bobby-led shows I've been. I would certainly go again. The venue's acoustics are exceptional, too, so that made it that much better.
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Submitted by _ on Fri, 04/14/2017 - 10:31

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glad you liked the show, reviews I've read were positive...there will never be another Jerry, so we may as well stop the comparisons... On a different note Matt, ever try Brother Thelonius White Belgian Ale....although I prefer IPA's, this California brew is kick ass in taste as well as ABV, over 9 percent.... Regards to the missus, our birthdays are right around the virtual corner.... be well....