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Belgians
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
beer and blue mountain
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"
Re: Cowboy Bobby and the great City of Dallas
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
interesting, veddy interesting...
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
re: Campfires
there is some interesting youtube video of their musical pig roast
blue mountain, and brother thelonius
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!
midwest SSDR's...
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
@ mkav
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
@holly
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.
@ Cosmic Reunion
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....
Kickstart the Barton Hall Book
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.
Anyone here going to
Anyone here going to Shoreline June 3 Saturday show? Let's meet up on the lawn...
Pretty good here
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!
Hop on the bus!
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!
@ Summer Tour
Begins in two days!!!!
Kick the tires and light the fires!
Howdy to all the lovely Daydreamers!
hey Holly!
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.
@Mr. Mayor brives a dus?
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....
2017 show report thread
should you wish to report on the fine points of the Dead & Company tour as it happens: http://www.dead.net/forum/dead-company-2017-shows-file-reports-here
And now back to your regular itinerary...
Top of the morning to ya
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.
It's a beautiful day...
...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.
@Mayor Was A Race Bus Driver...
https://youtu.be/2CG5XMuz_nY
Next up on KDED...
@this long Strange Trip....
Hey Mr. Mayor, we may need to trade this model in for a short bus, only the Strange remain
Love me some Primus on KDED...
hit it Sarge...
https://youtu.be/aYDfwUJzYQg
trip is definitely getting stranger
I'm feeling like a stranger, but stranger things have happened.
So let's get on with this show, let's go!
Top of the mornin' to ya...
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).
@Mr. Mayor...
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
Nice!
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...
Rain rain rain
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?
@Mayor Man
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?
Ahhhh yesssss!
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..."
I can see clearly now...
....the rain is gone.
I can see all obstacles in my way...
@Mr. Mayor....
Keep you eyes on the road and your hands upon the wheel....
Dus briving 101, Chapter 2, paragraph 3...,
Oh... look.....
a squirrel.....
@rrrgggrrrrr
I didn't know Jim Morrison wrote Chapter 2 of da dus briving manual...
Watch out for those squirrels, Mayor sir....
squirrels shmirrels
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?
The worst part......is
The worst part...
...is scraping the bloody hair from the inside of the fenders.
It was 50 years ago today....
Sgt. Pupper taught the band to play....
Wait, he's only 7, nevermind.....
time does fly though...
2 score + a decade, a few squirrels...
...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
One more day...
...'til Shoreline!
Also, I'm thinking for running for second (delayed) term of Mayor of sunshiney dreamland.
You guys think I got a shot?
@Mayor of Munchkinland...
Hey Klangstone, you can run for King...unopposed....
You got my vote....
Enjoy Shoreline, say hi to Jerry for us....
DAMN IT!
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).
Indeed rrrrrrggggggggrrrrrrrrrr!
I'll be watching for the new Jerry rainbow, 2017-style.
@Rock the Vote
On behalf of the lollipop guild, we accept your nomination...King Mayor it is....
speaking of
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
@Shoreline
Everyone headed there, including King Mayor Klang, have a fabulous time!!!
fantastic 6-3-17
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.