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    very nice.
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    Okay, Marye...I'll say it...
    Maybe Rich and Holly ought to have their own dueling song lyric thread and then the SD'ers can chime in every now and then :-) Love to all !!
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    it's been a fun trip.... This ones Deadicated to us..... They're selling postcards of the hanging They're painting the passports brown The beauty parlor is filled with sailors Mortatone is in town Here comes Mayor Klangstone and Mad Swan Disease... His custom amps got them in a trance One hand is tied to the tight-rope walker The other is in their pants And Oat Willie and Pam who says hi are restless They need somewhere to go As Pupper and I look out tonight From Desolation Row. Katniss, she seems so easy "It takes one to know one," she smiles :-) And puts her hands in her back pockets Tom Hanlon style....nice hat brah! And in comes Devil's Friend, he's moaning "You belong to Me I Believe" And Totem says, "You're in the wrong place, my friend You better leave" And the only sound that's left After the ambulances go Is Stanley sweeping up tonight On Desolation Row. Now the moon is almost hidden The stars are beginning to hide Holly and OzarkMatt Have even taken all their camping gear inside All except for Cain74 and Abel And the hunchback of Notre Dame Everybody is either making love Or else expecting rain And Bob Loblaw, he's dressing He's getting ready for the show He's going to the carnival tonight On Desolation Row. Now StellaMoon, she's 'neath the window For her I feel so afraid On her twenty-second birthday She already is an old maid To her, death is quite romantic She wears an iron vest Her profession's her religion Her sin is her lifelessness And though her eyes are fixed upon Jerry's great rainbow ASL just spends her time peeking Into Desolation Row. Boo469 disguised as Kurt009 With his memories in a trunk Passed this way an hour ago With his friend, a jealous monk and kids in tow... He looked so immaculately frightful As he bummed a cigarette Then he went off sniffing drainpipes And reciting the alphabet You would not think to look at him But he was famous long ago For playing the electric violin On Desolation Row. rrrrgrrrr, he keeps his world Inside of a coffee cup But all his sexless patients They're trying to blow it up Now his nurse, some local loser She's in charge of the cyanide hole And she also keeps the cards that read "Have Mercy on His Soul" They all play on penny whistles You can hear them blow If you lean your head out far enough From Desolation Row. Across the street they've nailed the curtains They're getting ready for the pic-a-nic geophantomoftheoperameister In a perfect image of a priest They're spoonfeeding Bobby69 To get him to feel more assured Then they'll kill him with self-confidence After poisoning him with words And Graceful is shouting to skinny girls "Get outa here if you don't know" Tfonts is just being punished for going To Desolation Row. At midnight all the Dreamers..... And the superhuman crew Come out and round up everyone That knows more than they do Then they bring them to the factory Where the heart-attack machine Is strapped across their shoulders And then the kerosene Is brought down from the castles By insurance men who go Check to see that nobody is escaping To Desolation Row. Praise be to Gobs black Licorice Ba dus sails at dawn Spascarella's shouting "Which side are you on ?" And Miller's horse and mkav Fighting in the captain's tower While Geeky just laughs at them And Roadking just holds flowers Between the windows of the sea Where lovely mermaids flow And nobody has to think too much About Desolation Row. Yes, I received your letter yesterday About the time the door knob broke When you asked me how I was doing Was that some kind of joke ? All these people that you mention Yes, I know them, we're quite lame I had to rearrange their faces And give them all another name Right now I can't read too good Dont send me no more letters no Not unless you mail them from.... the Sunshine Daydreamers subforum....
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    ....c'mon pretty mama let's get on the road again.... musical history lesson.... Furry Lewis.....re done by James Luther Dickinson and the North Mississippi Allstars Kassie Jones Parts 1 and 2 I woke up this mornin', four o'clock Mister Casey told his fireman get his boiler hot Put on your water, put on your coal Put your head out the window, see my drivers roll See my driver roll Put your head out the window, see my driver roll Lord, some people said Mister Casey couldn't run Let me just tell you what Mister Casey done He left Memphis, it was quarter to nine Got in Newport News, it was dinnertime It was dinnertime Got in Newport News, it was dinnertime I've sold my gin, I've sold it straight Police run me to my woman's gate She come to the door, she nod her head She made me welcome to the foldin' bed To the foldin' bed Made me welcome to the foldin' bed Lord, the people said to Casey, "You're runnin' over time" "You'll havin’ a collision with the one-o-nine" Casey said, "This engine's mine I'll run it in close just to make my time" Said to all the passengers, "Better keep yourself hid Natural' gon shake it like Chainey did Like Chainey did I’m natural' gon' shake it like Chainey did" Mister Casey run his engine in [a miles of place] Number four stabbed him in the face The depot told Casey, "Well, you must leave town" "Believe to my soul I'm Alabama bound" "Alabama bound" "Believe to my soul I'm Alabama bound" Missus Casey said she dreamt a dream The night she bought her sewin' machine The needle got broke, she could not sew She loved Mister Casey, 'cause she told me so Told me so Loved Mister Casey, 'cause she told me so There was a woman named Miss Alice Fry Said, "I'm gonna ride with Mister Casey 'fore I die" I ain't good looking but I takes my time A rambling woman with a rambling mind Got a rambling mind Casey looked at his water, water was low Looked at his watch, his watch was slow On the road again Natural born eastman on the road again Lord, there's people tell by the throttle moan The man at the fire's Mister Casey Jones Mister Casey Jones Mister Casey said, before he died One more road that he wants to ride People tells Casey, "Which road is he?" "The Southern Pacific and the Santa Fe Santa Fe" This mornin' I heard someone was dyin' Missus Casey's children on the doorstep cryin' “Mama, mama, I can't keep from cryin' Papa got killed on the Southern line On the Southern line Papa got killed on the Southern line” "Mama, mama, how can it be Killed my father on the first degree" "Children, children, won’t you hold your breath Draw another pension from your father's death From your father's death" On the road again I'm a natural born eastman on the road again Tuesday mornin', it looked like rain Around the curve came a passenger train Under the boiler lay Mister Casey Jones Good old engineer, but he's dead and gone Dead and gone On the road again I'm a natural born eastman on the road again I left Memphis to spread the news Memphis women don't wear no shoes Had it written in the back of my shirt Natural born eastman don't have to work Don't have to work I'm a natural born eastman, don't have to work
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    Hello lovely people! We have among us a poet and didn't know it. Thanks, rrrrgrrrr for that thoughtful piece, including all of us merry pranksters. Makes me a bit verklempt... As for a new thread....I dont think we need it...thoughts? The page loads fine for me still and I would hate to leave all the other thoughts and memories from this forum behind. Geoits420somewheremeister had the honors of post 4020...but it doesn't have to stop there... On the road again Just can't wait to get on the road again The life I love is makin' music with my friends And I can't wait to get on the road again On the road again Goin' places that I've never been Seein' things that I may never see again And I can't wait to get on the road again On the road again Like a band of gypsies, we go down the highway We're the best of friends Insisting that the world be turnin' our way And our way Is on the road again Just can't wait to get on the road again The life I love is makin' music with my friends And I can't wait to get on the road again On the road again Like a band of gypsies, we go down the highway We're the best of friends Insisting that the world be turnin' our way And our way Is on the road again Just can't wait to get on the road again The life I love is makin' music with my friends And I can't wait to get on the road again And I can't wait to get on the road again
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    do you want a new thread? Is this one starting to load slowly because it's got like 4K posts? I don't want to get the bus off course, but we can do this if you want.
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    Dang, Richers...that's one fine twist to a Dylan classic. Very creative...fun reading (or singing) the clever references to our family....see where daydreaming gets you? Well done, maestro, well done. Have a grand day- g
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    work so busy but I will be at ny for dead and company if anyone else is going to be there
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    Another one bites the dust.... Another post older and one post closer to death... ;-)
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    No one is posting because we don't want it to end! Let's skip 4020 and just Keep Truckin Geeky
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Oh... I always loved Belgian beers. Definitely a different breed of flavor, but they were all so good. For a Strong, the Rochefort 8 is exceptional (https://www.beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/207/1696/). The Tripel was always my favorite. Lighter/crisper than some of the others. Peace, -Dave
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i believe i have had brother theo, and yes it is excellent. I prefer IPAs as well, but do like my Belgians and Saisons, too. Craft brewing has finally hit north Texas in a fairly big way, and there are many small brewers putting out various IPA in DFW. Until recently, too often, Texas beer always seems to be a slightly watered down version of whatever style they're brewing. Lately, though, many of the newer guys have figured out how to make an IPA with bite, but not just bitter-to-be-bitter. Community Brewing, Deep Ellum, Peticolas (but they only sell kegs to bars...you can't get it bottled)...these are just a few to try if you can find them. Not slighting the other guys, these are just the ones I can think of immediately. thanks for birthday wishes and "back atcha"
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Some might find it a coincidence that the day Bobby rolled into town (Wednesday, April 12) for his sound test on his new spring tour, the City Council of Dallas voted to decriminalize pot. http://www.wfaa.com/news/local/dallas-city-council-approves-cite-and-re… A coincidence? I think not... Thanks, Mr. Weir, for doing your part. G
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This is from a post dated March 28, 2012, in the forum titled "Bob Weir and the National light up TRI for Headcount" ...mind, you, this is 2012: "Campfire! As they were going off the air you could hear someone say 'that was best campfire they had ever been to" or something like that. It seemed to me that Bob had enough fun with it that he will resurrect this in the future." Thank you, Byerly, for your astute comment... fast forward to 2017 and your prediction comes true. Who woulda figured. geoitaintovertillit'sovermeister
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there is some interesting youtube video of their musical pig roast
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been listening a lot to blue mountain the last couple of days. i liked it at first, and it is growing on me even more. also, got a big bottle of brother thelonius in frig...waiting for the weekend to come!
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keep an eye out for Forgotten Space...top notch GD tribute band, but that doesn't really do them justice. playing near St Louis late May at the Rock House I think. Playing at Martyr's in Chicago a day or two before D&C's show at Wrigley.They get my personal "no suck" guarantee. Kenny Withrow on lead also plays in New Bohemians. They occasionally go to Little Rock, KC, Denver and other cities generally between Dallas and Chicago. Check out their Facebook. Enjoy the shows
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Thanks for the heads up bro, will have to check them out. The Old Rock House is a really cool venue downtown by the river. They have a kick-ass whiskey cellar. I am not seeing Forgotten Space on the lineup but there is a band called Tinsley Ellis Blues is Dead who focus on the more bluesy numbers from the Dead's repertoire. They play on the 21st. http://oldrockhouse.com/concert-calendar/ Hope things are good out west... Peace
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i just checked Forgotten space FB page. i had venue mixed up...they're actually at astral valley art park in french village on may 25. I sort of know St L area, but I'm not familiar with french village. FB says 45 min south of St L. Anyway, the band is outstanding.
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Oh, they are playing a festival called Cosmic Reunion. French Village is in the middle of the countryside... it is a good time, very crunchy, very outdoors....
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Don’t forget about Larry Reichman’s Cornell Book project. In case you missed it, Larry was attending Cornell in 1977 and had access to Barton Hall for the entire day on 5/8. He photographed set-up, sound check, show and crowd. He’s trying to publish his photos as an oversize, archival quality book. Read more including David Lemieux’s comments at the link below. As of Saturday Morning 5/20 there are LESS THAN 3 DAYS LEFT in the “All or Nothing”* Kickstarter campaign. As Hugh Romney told the crowd at Woodstock, “… for you people that still believe capitalism isn't that weird, you might help him out and … ” … make a pledge and get book(s) and more: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/bartonhallphotos/barton-hall-5-8-7… * All or nothing: You won’t be charged until if/when the total goal is reached. Right now over 81% of the 27,500.00 goal has been pledged. FYI: I do not know & have never met Larry – just support his effort to preserve a slice of Grateful Dead lore.
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Heeeeeeeee's baaaaaaaack!!!!!!
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Anyone here going to Shoreline June 3 Saturday show? Let's meet up on the lawn...
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Howdy Mike! Hope all is well with you and yours. Enjoy Mayer and Sons...Stay well....
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A bit of back problems, hurt my left lower back (to match the lower right) a few weeks ago and still suffering through it. Lots of stretching an IBUPROFEN, getting better but very slowly. Been spending a lot of my internet time on Miata.net since I purchased my last 2 Miatas, especially the newest one in 2016. Learning a lot about it and dealing with earlyh adopter growing pains but it is still the funnest vehicle I have ever owned. Anywho, back on the us y'all and getting ready to hit the road for the next D&C tour. Hoping to see some other sunny daydreamers on the journey!
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It's headed out west, we got hot coffee in the front and cold donuts in the back. Got van Morrison on the box singin' Into the Mystic. Heaven!
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Begins in two days!!!! Kick the tires and light the fires! Howdy to all the lovely Daydreamers!
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Grab a cup of coffee while it's still hot! Jerry's on the box now, "the harder they come the harder they fall one and all" Sorry the Donuts are frozen, it's real cold in the back.
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Top of the morning to you Mayor Klangstone. I see you have obtained your dus briving license. It is quite a worthy profession. You are following in the footsteps of the great and near great, Neal Cassady, Ralph Cramden, myself and Miami. Make us proud Mr. Mayor. Just to let you know that switch to the right of the joint..ummmm cigarette lighter controls the temp in the back of ba dus so you can thaw out your frozen doughnuts. Can't believe Mayer n Sons tour starts so soon, boy do I hope they work out some new tunes, that 2016 tour was getting long in the tooth, kinda like The Beach Boys on acid. All kidding aside, they brought it every night as did Mr. Mayer and his schnazzy wardrobe with matching wristwatches. Cue Jerry rolling over in his grave. I'm looking forward to Phil n Preservation Hall Jazz Band and friends at the Cap this weekend. Gonna be be a mighty High time... I miss Jerry....
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Thanks! Hitting the Chicago shows for my birthday!!! There will be many fine things to report I'm certain...
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Hi Sunshineys: Happy Friday before Memorial Day weekend! Coffee's on, doughnuts are thawing out. Worth a try they are nice and crunchy this fine morning.
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...in the neighborhood. Won't you be...my neighbor? Great day for a road trip on Ba Dus! Ironically, "Whitebird" is playing on the box. Hop on, get in and strap yourself down in our new 5-point harness racing seats. The bus has been upgraded to dual 427 cu. inch tandem Chevy hipo V8s! She's a screamer now! Racing helmets will be provided all you need is your daydreamin' shirt to get a free pass on the new racing bus. No shorts or shoes required (totally optional). Side pipes to be installed in Wendover (aka bendover) Nevada on the way. Bring a beer to toast the install, and roasted marshmallows will be torched on a per pipe basis when we arrive.
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G'morning daydreamers. Hop on the bus y'all the road trip has begun. We're hitting the road early. So early the donuts are fresh and hot but the coffee is cold crusty. Just put some whip cream on that and you'll be fine. Hey, you, get off of my cloud and put some fresh coffee brewing back there in the back, will ya? Got "Plain Jane" on the box and we're having a 70s flashback as we head west on I-70.... "Driving wheel" comes on next, and maybe someone else can hold onto the wheel for a while so I can catch some buzzzzes, or I mean, zzzzz's (or maybe a little bit of both).
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Good Morning lovely Daydreamers! Ba dus is making a pit-stop in Saint Louie today for the Roger Waters show. Then back on I-70... Us + Them and after all we're only ordinary men... Good Day, Sunshine...Daydreamers
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I will be seeing our dear friend Roger on June 12 here on the left coast (here in Sac-town). "Mother did it need to be so...high?" And R.I.P. Gregg Allman, he is wasting time no more. 4 days until Shoreline! Meawnhile, back at ba dus: Back to the music now, here is Roller from April Wine followed by Let it Roll Down the Highway for your toad-drip pleasure...
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Here comes the rain again, falling on my head like a memory... Feeling a little groggy this morning. Anyone on the bus have a pick-me-up? A little caffeine maybe? And can someone please turn off the faucet in the sky?
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Hey now Klang, I've got just the thing for you...chocolate covered espresso beans! They'll perk you right up! And I wonder, still I wonder, who'll stop the rain?
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The old espresso bean in the chocolate trick, eh? I'll take a handful of those please. OK, a few more... I wish I was "staying home to watch the rain", I guess I'll be "hanging on in quiet desperation" since it "is the English way. The time is gone the song is over. Thought I'd something more to say..."
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Keep you eyes on the road and your hands upon the wheel.... Dus briving 101, Chapter 2, paragraph 3..., Oh... look..... a squirrel.....
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I didn't know Jim Morrison wrote Chapter 2 of da dus briving manual... Watch out for those squirrels, Mayor sir....
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You mean they need to watch out for me! A little hungover today but I still made it to work. Time to get to it: Gotta get down to the coveted mine That's where I mainly spend my time Coffee hot, donuts are.....well....gone! Hey who forgot to pick up breakfast?
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The worst part... ...is scraping the bloody hair from the inside of the fenders.
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...frozen donuts, and dusses. Who would ever think we were talking about the greatest rock and roll band ever and their offspring? Peace, all, and don't forget your towel. geo42orthedeadtakeyourpickmeister
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...'til Shoreline! Also, I'm thinking for running for second (delayed) term of Mayor of sunshiney dreamland. You guys think I got a shot?
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Nice to hear from the geoicantthinkofanythingtoputheremeister!
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Hey Klangstone, you can run for King...unopposed.... You got my vote.... Enjoy Shoreline, say hi to Jerry for us....
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Da bus just broke down. We need to fix the flat and flat the fix. My word scrambler is broken too, but there isn't a voice specialist anywhere near here. Ba dus! Ah, there it is. I just need to keep practicing. Plus, anyone got a spare radiator hose in their back pocket? It's not for the bus, the beer bong when out the window in Bendover, so I'm making a new one out of spare auto parts. The new one is going to get much better MPB (miles per beer).
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On behalf of the lollipop guild, we accept your nomination...King Mayor it is....
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flat tires, running out of gas, detours, busted radiators, burns busts bummers and ripoffs, man, you'll be happy to hear that this here dus comes equipped with a magic carpet. I had a nice carpet that was purchased in the lot at Shoreline back in '89, found it handy at Cal Expo that night it rained and flooded out Shakedown, and kept it ever since. We all met up with the Kurtster last year, and Richie and Hikealike added the carpet to ba dus just after the traffic jam at Deer Creek. It's a slick little add-on, and Sarge endorsed too. Said carpet can fix any tire, repair any hoses, fill-up your tank and even comes equipped with a mirror, razor blade and straw, should you ever need to use said implements to re-fill that hard to reach spot on the rear hydraulic system's left manifold transistor flux capacitating rainbow gatherer. Speaking from experience, that's damn hard to do at night in the rain. Klang, grab your handy 50th FTW flashlight and look under the empty Krispy Creame donut box just behind seat 42, there's a latch keyhole that your SYF pin fits in. Turn pin counterclockwise, pop off cover and unroll carpet. Hop on. The rest happens naturally. Who are Dead & Company, and why do they keep following us? Enjoy the ride, all. geo'scarpetbaggingrugbogartingdaysareovermeister
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Everyone headed there, including King Mayor Klang, have a fabulous time!!!
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Amazing show. Got to the parking lot late (about 6:15), my son had to work in the morning and a friend that was coming was running a little late also, plus I took a wrong turn that cost us about an extra half hour or so. So, unfortunately I missed shakedown completely and a chance to see the Sherriff and Jambo. But all things considered I had a great time. We at least got set up on the lawn (a decent spot) before the band came out so I didn't miss a note of the music. My review: The band was spot on, they just keep getting better and tighter as they continue to play together. Oteil's China Doll was stellar, setlist off the charts. Love me some wheel after space, oh yeah! John channeled Jerry a few times, plus his own style shown through as he shredded the old tunes. Other special moments worthy of mention, Jeff's piano solo on Eyes; Viola Lee Blues and Black Muddy River were really nice.