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    That was a very graceful post!
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    Good Morning all and thanks for getting us to this waypoint so nicely. We got us a fine dusbriving coolhead, a leader who knows how to lead, a timekeeper with up-to-the-second accuracy, rounded to the nearest day, and a whole passel of riders who know how the songs go. Hope your coffee is just right, the son shines down on you, and all your music is crispo and clear. Ice cream,? Why thank you, I like Jerry's Cherry Garcia...miss him tho.. Hey you twiddling with the knobs, could you turn up the bass a bit? Thankee kindly... Ahhh...this is the life. g
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    Who woulda thought !!! Have a great week everyone !! C'mon.....bring it, Totes !!!!!
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    Monday morning you sure look fine.... Coffee is on.... we dig, dig, dig, dig in a mine... rrrrrgrrrrr gonzo....
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    I just read your post Graceful....and I am crying like a little girl..... 8/9/95....at work, saving lives and a co worker comes up to me and said, Jerry is dead.... I walked around in a fog the rest of the day....when I found out Bobby had Ratdog on the road and didn't cancel his tour.....I wrote him out of my life....selfish SOB I thought.... I boycotted all things post dead until 2003 when the Dead announced the 2003 tour with Herring and Joan....sat 12th row with my then 15 yo daughter, saw Hunter, Dylan and the Boys.... Opened with a long jam into Music Never Stopped>Casey Jones.... Back on the bus....since....in a very obsessed and some would call sick way....since then both parents died, and despite my wonderful wife of 31 years and 3 magnificent children....here I sit crying... ....there's something about a Sunday, makes a body feel alone.... I too Miss Jerry, and my parents....and you guys who I feel like I know.... disclaimer .....second anniversary of my dads passing.... I'll be better tomorrow...promise.... Coffee is on....
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    Nice and timely avatar SoCal...
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    Just checking in for the first time this day I am moved by graceful's comments and others' as well. I am generally not a "joiner" but I'm am so grateful I signed up for this ride with this group.
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    Totes I got worried....thanks we knew we could count on you...enjoy our Buzz!
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    Hey there Sunshine Daydreamers! 5 weeks, 6 days, 6 hours until we are in Levi's Field. 6 weeks, 5 days, 4 hours until we're in Soldiers Field. Time to get in show shape! Grab some Jerry on the player and shake those thangs!
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    I second that emotion...................
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Submitted by Klangstone on Mon, 06/05/2017 - 08:36

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...Here Come Sunshine was a nice surprise!
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Submitted by Klangstone on Mon, 06/05/2017 - 08:39

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In the shop having the carpet ripped out and replaced with Geo's donated magic carpet ride carpet (so they'll be no more breakdowns for the rest of the tour). Thanks GEO! OK, take it away boys...(play on)
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Submitted by liketohike on Mon, 06/05/2017 - 09:13

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Glad you enjoyed and that you are passing the torch to the next generation! Gas up ba dus boys...off to Utah then off to the Colorado Smokies...wait the Smokies are in Tennessee? Well maybe we can rename the Rockies ; )
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Submitted by Graceful_Dead on Mon, 06/12/2017 - 08:04

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Getting ready in the East.We will take some neophytes to Saratoga for their first exposure as a 50th birthday gift. Should be fun. Then the lawn in Camden and another family reunion at Wrigley. You know it's gonna get stranger
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Submitted by _ on Mon, 06/12/2017 - 08:52

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Tom...glad you're back on the bus. Klangstone stole the keys and left a holy mess though. I'll take the wheel for a few weeks, we also have Miami on board. Gonna drop Mr. Fonts in Atlanta tomorrow. We will be in Burgettstown before you know it, SPAC and shithole arena in Camden on the radar. Citi still a hope and a dream. No Chicago here, re. Wrigley....after FTW I swore off of massive cattle call shows. Smaller venues and Vegas and Cap Theater Phil for me from now on. Take care, love to you and yours... Dammit Klangstone take your donut boxes with you next time....
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Submitted by geomeister on Mon, 06/12/2017 - 09:28

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no one stole any dus...Our west coast mayor was duly authorized to drive on the west coast shows, and he left the dack of ba dus pretty clean. The snacks were labelled clearly, unfortunately, bogs can't reab and next thing you know was Sarge got ahold of that ziplock of drownies, he tore into the dox of bonuts and left a royal mess. Ralph said he would take care of the mess, but then the psychedelic squirrels showed up wanting directions back to FTW, and one thing led to another. Just wanted to set the recorb straight, so no-one started a recall movement or anything. Peace, and be kind Ralph.
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Holy crap, like an episode of Spellcheck gone wild.....not that I've ever watched... we are on ba dus, had to hotwire it after Mr. Mayor left with the keys and my dog...
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Submitted by tfonts on Mon, 06/12/2017 - 16:04

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Hey now and greets, y'all from the ATL. After a 3 outta 4 screamin' sets in Mountain View (Sun nite set one was awful), the boys are now east and we'll be at Lakewood Amphitheater tomorrow night. Weather looks to be cooperating so fingers-crossed they come in ready to serve-up some good ole southern hospitality. BTW, Sat nite at Boulder was amazing. FOD on acoustics - LOVED IT!!!
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Submitted by JeffSmith on Tue, 06/13/2017 - 07:01

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It's Tuesday – must be Atlanta. Have a smooth, inter-dimensional ride tonight Tony and Lana and any other SSDDers lucky enough to be there! Hard to believe the 40th anniversary of your first show at Raceway Park is less than 3 months away! Celebrate! –(Oat) Jeff
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is grinning, greased and gassed, next stop Burgettstown, PA....Just waiting on Boo Boo buddy.... to infinity and beyond...
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Submitted by ASL on Wed, 06/14/2017 - 12:04

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Have fun, one and all. And stay safe. One last call for Fenway...other than yours truly and Stephen Reynolds, anyone else going?
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Submitted by liketohike on Wed, 06/14/2017 - 16:31

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The boys are really gettin' in the groove...can't wait to see what else is in store on tour.... Good times and good vibes to all those on ba dus headed to B-Town, PA, and all over the East Coast. Hangin' out in the back of ba dus til' Wrigley ; )
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Submitted by Roadking on Fri, 06/16/2017 - 03:37

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Ok Dave the friend I that came to chicago with has an extra ticket for friday and I think a pit ticket for sat both are at cost . If you know anyone that would like to either up grade or get a ticket contact me. Tall ships are here so be safe and keep the groove on Steve
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Submitted by _ on Fri, 06/16/2017 - 17:15

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Great show, got an Easy Wind, Throwing Stones and a belated Flag Day Liberty. Highlight was Lil John doing his best David Lindley falsetto Stay imitation on The Wheel. Only gripe Pennsylvanias 5 0. For Chrissakes, you think El Chappo was in attendance. What a bunch of tools. ASL and Roadking, Enjoy Fenway kids! as an aside, a few weeks ago on another subform my concern that setlists have stagnated since 10/2015.... To quote Rosanne Rosanadana...."nevermind"
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Submitted by JeffSmith on Fri, 06/16/2017 - 14:10

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Hey rgerrgelis et alii, Glad to hear the feared cloud of stagnation is lifting so more and more spontaneity can seep into Dead & CO '17. You could tell from the nugs tease last night that Burgettstown was going new places (I'd love to hear the whole show). And those Boulder shows were definitely high in the Rockies. Looks like a few clouds may keep temps down in Boston so y'all can better meld with the music. Onward Daydreamers!
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Submitted by JeffSmith on Sat, 06/17/2017 - 12:33

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Looks like just exactly perfect weather at Fenway tonight & tomorrow. Don't be late – don't want to miss getting blasted out of the ballpark! And, just curious, who's in the SSDDer contingent there? Onward y'all! BTW: Bit the bullet and got a brand new Oat Cart last week with mucho mas "After Midnight Oat-age". Just love that "new cart smell!"
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Submitted by Graceful_Dead on Thu, 06/22/2017 - 06:01

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A good time was had by all, in spite of the lawn area being oversold by three-fold, in my opinion. And the brief summer shower, even as the horizon cleared for the sunset, came just as Bobby reached the crescendo on Looks Like Rain; perfectly timed. As a 50th birthday present we brought some friends to their first exposure of any kind to this world. They had a blast. And made so memorable for the incident of the friendly fellow who approached us early in the first set and asked if he could leave his Birkenstocks under our beach chairs. We then proceeded to share some of what he grows himself, and did not see him again until the end of intermission. He was OVERJOYED to find us and his sandals. Our friends now have an indelible impression of the nature of interactions between Heads. By now you will have heard of the continuing modifications to the treatments of the old song pairs: China and Rider as bookends to the set rather than a doublet: anything is possible. And what Mr. Mayer did with Deal was epic. EP-IC.
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Submitted by JeffSmith on Thu, 06/22/2017 - 12:51

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Thanks for sharing Graceful Tom. Those kind of tales just don't come across in the streams & downloads. What a just exactly perfect 50th BD celebration for your lucky friends – sounds like they're now on the bus. And speaking of "bus", where's Geomeister? Anybody spot him at any of the shows? To everybody in Bristow, enjoy the ride tonight. Looks like it'll be cooling off by showtime and the rain will hold off til after midnight (but who'd notice anyway!) Onward!
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Submitted by geomeister on Fri, 06/23/2017 - 06:02

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saw that guy just this morning... all's well in DFW, enjoying the shows from the couch and lazy person's chair. Hallway is very convenient for that dance or two too. Peace and best wishes to old and new heads, on the bus, magic carpet or segwaaaay.
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Submitted by _ on Mon, 06/26/2017 - 06:01

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two very solid shows at Citi and Camden, on to Ohio and Chitown x2... this band has flashes of brilliance...
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Submitted by Graceful_Dead on Mon, 06/26/2017 - 09:43

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Yeah, I saw flashes.Or heard. Or something. Before the Camden show the band wrote on Twitter “You know what they say about Sunday shows.” Everyone was waiting for Samson, as on the previous 3 Sundays: didn't happen. But Brokedown Palace has now been played 3 times, each as a Sunday encore. Hmmm.. To me there is no mistaking "They Love Each Other" as a Sunday-theme song. And maybe it's a stretch, but Big Boss Man is fitting. But what about those stained-glass themed graphics? I would not know if they have been used all summer, but it did not seem like a a coincidence.
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Submitted by _ on Mon, 06/26/2017 - 10:06

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What a spot on post....the past two nights were magical, something about this band has changed, it has truly evolved...they are no longer the cover band I thought they would become, they have carried these songs we all know to a new level. I thought for sure set 2 first beats was going to be Samson....but Iko with Cowboy Bob on tambourine? C'mon.... TLEO touched my heart....as did the Brokedown encore.... ...never miss a Sunday show, indeed.....
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Submitted by mkav on Mon, 06/26/2017 - 17:07

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I can't attend any this year. I have caught a couple via the magic of streaming, but thanks to all of you, I can also feel them. I am grateful for that.Party on Wayne. PS Blossom, the venue in Ohio is a wonderful place to see a show. Really wish I could get there in person!
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Submitted by liketohike on Thu, 06/29/2017 - 06:43

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Hey now daydreamers, dis dus is heading for the final stops of the summer tour, Wrigley! We're gassed up and ready to go. Someone from the back of ba dus gimme a beat.... https://youtu.be/g8MYsii4DZY
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Submitted by geomeister on Thu, 06/29/2017 - 10:09

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Anna One, Anna Two, Anna Three... GO!
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Submitted by JeffSmith on Thu, 06/29/2017 - 12:25

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. . . back to Chicago! Onward Daydreamers. My mom had the nerve to be born 90 years ago this weekend, so altho I'll be in Dallas feting our grande dame, I'll be sneaking peeks at all the hi-brow banter from this board during the shows. I'll just have to listen after the Wheel's covered just a little more ground. Have a blast and remember "The Pic-A-Nic", whatever that means . . . Onward.
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Submitted by ASL on Thu, 06/29/2017 - 12:30

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Never takes much to twist my arm... I'm in.
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Submitted by _ on Thu, 06/29/2017 - 12:33

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Gonna be a hot time in the old town Saturday night.....that's right Saturday Night!,,,,
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Submitted by Graceful_Dead on Fri, 06/30/2017 - 05:37

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Sorry I will not be joining your chat tomorrow.. . . . . I'll be in the pit !!!
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Submitted by geomeister on Fri, 06/30/2017 - 06:27

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But certainly option 1 in anyone's book. Enjoy the show, and i'll swap the baby for a nice tshirt and/or poster.
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Submitted by JeffSmith on Fri, 06/30/2017 - 18:06

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Who's couch streaming? Not able to watch right now, but the setlist is seems to be unfolding just fine. How was the Bertha? The Let it Grow, etc., etc?
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Submitted by liketohike on Sat, 07/01/2017 - 07:39

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Didn't stream it but it sounded fantastic LIVE!!!Bring on my Birthday show! One down, one to go....
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Submitted by _ on Sat, 07/01/2017 - 09:34

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Jeff I streamed entire show from the recliner. It was a marathon where second set more than compensated for the first. A 17 minute Sugaree that made me feel like I was wading thru a sea of Vaseline, but that could have been the marijuana minutes kicking in. Bobby walked off stage mid UJB reprise to end first set, and sort of apologized for it. Bertha was as tasty as new coke can be. I have to stop comparing this iteration to any prior though, as you well know "nothing compares to the real thing". I really, really miss Jerry. He's the real thing, baby. Hey Miami, Happy Birthday have a great show, you know its gonna get stranger.
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Submitted by mkav on Sat, 07/01/2017 - 11:07

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I really enjoyed the entire show. Bertha still makes me dance every time i hear it.My wife reminded me how much I disliked shakedown street when the vinyl LP came out in 78 or 79. It is one of many songs that I didn't really "get" until I heard it live. Love it now. Oteill on China Doll was excellent. Let Oteill sing, indeed. Can't really think of a low point...music never stopped was just OK in my opinion, if i had to single out something. I really liked STOM. I watched STOM from 7-4-15 right after...gotta say, preferred last night's version. I liked what they did with Me and my uncle. everything.
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Submitted by geomeister on Sat, 07/01/2017 - 16:01

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It's her birthday for Christ's sake. HaPpY bIrThDaY HoLlY!
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Submitted by ASL on Sat, 07/01/2017 - 17:26

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Happy Birthday Holly!!! Best birthday present ever!!
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Submitted by ASL on Sat, 07/01/2017 - 17:29

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I think JM is coloring his hair...Sun-In maybe? Okay, I love seeing Bill Walton in the pit!
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Submitted by ASL on Sun, 07/02/2017 - 08:54

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...wish we had another 20 to look forward to this summer. Feeling grateful.
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Submitted by tfonts on Sun, 07/02/2017 - 12:57

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So grateful we all got a 3rd straight summer of live Dead in one way, shape or form. Thank you D & C - do it again next summer!! And don't shy away from using those acoustic guitars - Mayer on his Martin is heaven!! Big Buff hugs for the tour support as well :-) Peace SD'ers!!
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Submitted by _ on Sun, 07/02/2017 - 13:43

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awwwww... sportin' a woody for ya here in da Buff.... enjoy, check email soon.... got your back, thanks for your Shoreline generosity as well, love to all in Fontsville, especially the 4 legged variety
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Submitted by liketohike on Sun, 07/02/2017 - 17:19

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Thanks to all for the birthday wishes and thanks to the boys for the best birthday EVER! Let's do it again next year shall we?