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    @ So many roads
    I’ve also got the fever with plans for Noblesville, Alpine x2, and Warren’s Jerry tribute in suburban Chicago (plus a couple of Phish shows at Wrigley). It’s unrealistic to expect FTW-level anticipation and I wouldn’t mind some Spring shows to fill the gap but there’s a lot of great music coming our way. The sun is shining and da bus rolls on.
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    Hey now, love yous guys. It's been one helluva ride so far. Cant wait to see what the boys have in store for us this summer. You've been as constant as a northern star, the brightest light that shines...It's been you, Daydreamers...right down the line...
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    Happy Belated B-Day/Anniversary
    Well said, rrrrgrrrr! The last year really shot by, but what a year it was! Certainly July was the highlight but the run up to the shows was a unique and enlightening experience that displays the power of a common spirit that comes from unlikely events and unexpected sources. Just the other day I was talking to my brother about Cichlids--a convo that may have never happened without the influence of Greg. How many times have I started a sentence with "last summer in Chicago" or exclaimed "you should have seen this rainbow that appeared out of nowhere"? Hopefully, there will be some reconnection this summer on tour with D & Co. I have really enjoyed the opportunity to meet all of you and look forward to turning Too next year!
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    It's that time of the year, I've been itching for a Spring Tour, but it is not to be. Thirty three years ago tonight the boys closed out their run at the Knick, played their last Casey Jones there on 3/27. Thirty six years ago Branford sat in at Nassau, and oh what an Eyes that was. (Apologies to David Byrne). I can't help but relive those moments in my head. Like it was yesterday. The Daydreamers bus has fewer riders these days, especially since the hype of FTW is firmly planted in the rear view and slowly fading out of sight. But the road goes on forever. I'll give credit to Brother Gregg for that gem. It's kinda cool that kind folks at dead.net continue to acknowledge and affirm our journey. We even made that last newsletter. Who'd a thunk it? So what say we put away our dynguses and pussy willows for another year and raise a glass to Jerry and the boys. Here's hoping for many more years of health, magic, fun and friendship. If you get the inkling, feel free to take the wheel and you know the company on ba dus is always cool and the coffee is always hot. Hey Sarge, I got one more silver dollar, so head over to that jukebox. “You know what I want to hear. … You played it for her, you can play it for me!” “…Well, I don’t think I can remember…” “If she can stand it, I can! Play it!” (Sarge plays ‘As Time Goes By.’) Here's looking at you, kid. Ahhhhh, you know, this is a damn fine cup of coffee! :-)
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    Happy B-Day and Happy D-Day
    that's Dyngus Day!!! Have a good one, and watch for the pussy-willow yielding girls....
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    Thank you Marye for on-boarding us and congrats to all the beautiful Sunshine Daydreamers !! Happy B-Day to us !!!!
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    Yay us! Thanks for the yummy cupcake Jeff! Time for a birthday party!
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    Has it really been a year?!
    Has it really been a year since the Sunshine Daydreamers first started gathering?! WOW! HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ALL OF US! And thank you MaryE for making room for us here on dead.net! (Hope everyone got your e-cupcake.)
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    Hey been so quiet here I thought maybe we got divorced! Glad to see we made it to the big 1 year mark! Time for a second honeymoon! Geeky
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    Yes indeedy...and none of you look a day older. Row, Jimmy Row...
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Submitted by _ on Sun, 04/19/2015 - 14:31

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Too much information.... Cmon #88 back to the task at hand C or sssssee you all in Chicago..... Go Hawks....
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Submitted by StellaMoon on Sun, 04/19/2015 - 14:35

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Mine is pronounced either like "church" or "sharon." Chandra or Chandra. Both are valid, as long as it's "ah-ndra." How do you pronounce your name Devil's Friend?
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Submitted by DevilsFriend on Sun, 04/19/2015 - 14:44

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88Eighty eight Ate ate Haight haight Never hate.
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Submitted by _ on Sun, 04/19/2015 - 15:15

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Wait a minute...... Ok.... Hammertime... Break it down..... can't touch this..... Sorry kids disco era Donna does that to me..... Oooohhhhhyeaaaaahhhhh.... Happy Spring yo! Dancin dancin in the streets!!!!! Go Blackhawks!!!!
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Submitted by tom hanlon on Sun, 04/19/2015 - 20:40

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"Hate Hate" the first is a verb the second a noun repeat. It is a wonderfully negatively positive thing to chant. or is it positively negative? *note* it should not be taught to children who have not passed the irony threshold, otherwise negativity might win. But to anyone with a touch of Irony, I find it to be an aggressively positive mantra. -- TH
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Submitted by teanders999 on Sun, 04/19/2015 - 20:54

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We may have a problem down the line... Go Wild!!! Hope all is forgotten by July...But, I cannot help but observe that the Blackhawks suck.
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Submitted by Klangstone on Sun, 04/19/2015 - 22:49

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(IMO) I don't see that anyone has been wronged here, and from my perspective you were acting with good intentions. But I was not involved with any part of the alleged agreement so I cannot speak for others who may have been involved. All I can say is you certainly haven't wronged me in any way and I hold no ill-will towards you. I can't speak for the whole group, but you are still welcome here as far as I am concerned. - your Mayor
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Submitted by _ on Mon, 04/20/2015 - 05:24

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And what a good morning it is..... in Busytown.... Coffee is on.... Time to Wake, Time to Bake.... with apologies to Richard Scarry.... brownies are on the table....Huckle cat and Lowly worm made them.... Have a fruitful FourTwenty kids... and Happy Birthday to Tito Puente! Oye Como Va!
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Submitted by Totem on Mon, 04/20/2015 - 02:50

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Sunshine daydreams with a chance of meatballs. 68 until Santa Clara 74 until Chicago Happy Monday!
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Submitted by _ on Mon, 04/20/2015 - 02:55

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Morning and thanks for the countdown as usual.... Load that thermos up with some Java, take a few brownies for the road....
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Submitted by MadSwanDisease on Mon, 04/20/2015 - 03:11

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@ Klang +1. Coffee good, brownie good, must get moving. the salt mines aint gonna dig themself
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Submitted by bobby69 on Mon, 04/20/2015 - 03:19

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And That Means I'm running late,..gotta get down to the mine as well. ...I Am A Deadhead ....And I Miss Jerry!!!
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Submitted by tfonts on Mon, 04/20/2015 - 03:39

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Thank you Totes - just can't start the day w/o ya !!!!! A few updates hitting your in-boxes this AM. And holy shit, Tim Tebow is an Eagle? WTF, Chip???
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Submitted by Klangstone on Mon, 04/20/2015 - 07:53

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Gotta get down to the coveted mine, that's where I mainly spend my time! Make good money $5 a day, made anymore I might move away... HEEHEE Happy Monday all! (if there is such a thing)
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Submitted by StellaMoon on Mon, 04/20/2015 - 10:50

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As a night-owl and artist-type, I recommend you do as I - and EASE into Mondays... what's the rush? So far so good... but then I've only had a couple sips so far... when life seems like easy street, well, you know.
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Submitted by tfonts on Mon, 04/20/2015 - 10:58

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As yes dearest Stella - ya just can't beat it !! Even right about now here in the east for a mid afternoon jolt on this glorious 420 Day !!! Can't go there yet though....lol
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Submitted by Boo469 on Mon, 04/20/2015 - 11:11

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pass the joe and set up my timbales and pass the tamalis and the salsa Happy B-day
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Submitted by _ on Mon, 04/20/2015 - 11:26

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That's why I celebrate 4 20... without Tito there is no Carlos Santana..... Whether it's... Oye Como Va.... Or GooGoo G' Joob! It's still I miss Jerry!.....
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Submitted by KristineD on Mon, 04/20/2015 - 11:45

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wish I had some for lunch. For one summer, we had a lady who brought her outta-this-world homemade tamales to our local farmers market. I'd buy a dozen at a time, and be lucky to get half of them home without snarfin' 'em at the market. Then, *poof*. She disappeared, never to return. Most likely got an awesome catering gig, but my heart still yearns for her chicken tamales.
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Submitted by tfonts on Mon, 04/20/2015 - 15:48

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Big time mail activity today peeps - awesome !! Way to go on the T-Shirts !! Simply amazing !!! Way to go on the tickets, hotels, super boxes, etc... Tremendous networking and SD spirit !! And I had tamales for dinner !! (just kidding K, but man, your post made me hungry)
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Submitted by KristineD on Mon, 04/20/2015 - 16:46

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we didn't have to wait weeks. me & hubby were just deciding to jump in. Thanks for trying, though!
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Submitted by Cassaundra on Mon, 04/20/2015 - 16:52

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this didn't work out but truly I'm determined.
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Submitted by MadSwanDisease on Mon, 04/20/2015 - 17:13

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Can anyone tell me which of the 3500+ emails has the picture of the Pic-a-nic shirt. Like what volume or date was it? Or better email it to me please.
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Submitted by Cassaundra on Mon, 04/20/2015 - 17:24

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Could someone tell me how to follow a thread? Also I want to tweet but that is beyond me
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Submitted by _ on Tue, 04/21/2015 - 03:09

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Happy Tuesday folks... Coffee is on, 420 is over.... Brownies all gone.... Steak and eggs this morning, sourdough toast and fresh fruit.... In re. following threads..... confusion...will be my epitaph.... good luck on your quest Don Quixote....aka Saundra.... to dream the impossible dream.....
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Submitted by tfonts on Tue, 04/21/2015 - 02:51

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Thanks rrrrrgrrrrr for the mornin' menu !! Swan, I'll send it over to you...
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Submitted by MadSwanDisease on Tue, 04/21/2015 - 03:00

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not to lazy to crow today. Tuesday up and at 'ems. going to mark this for day tremendous things, just not sure what yet. Thanks Tony - right there in the inbox. What a beautiful piece of art. Trippin on mid-week positivism.
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Submitted by bobby69 on Tue, 04/21/2015 - 03:08

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It's Another Tuesday on this Bright blue ball, just spinning, spinning free! Post 4-20 haze is lifting and it's time for this cat to hit the road,.. Hope everyone has a good one!
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Submitted by Totem on Tue, 04/21/2015 - 03:12

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67 days until Santa Clara. 73 days until Chicago. Rise and shine those rails and patch those sails! Time to get some hot brew and shake it, shake it Sugaree in your coffee!
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Submitted by kurt009 on Tue, 04/21/2015 - 04:19

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Good Morning SD's. Just Grateful to be amongst friends. That is all. Have a wonderful day!
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Submitted by deadgeek on Tue, 04/21/2015 - 04:31

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The birds are chirping away outside my window. Time to get moving and get my coffee buzz on!
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Submitted by geomeister on Tue, 04/21/2015 - 06:05

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Just in from "Those Who Keep Track of Things Important" Hear ye, hear ye, hear ye! We are one month old today!!! Yes, on March 21st, our fearless founder and seeker of truth, TFont, announced our new Name: The Sunshine Daydreamers! Here's his email from that fateful morning: "GROUP NAME: Well gang, nearly and I mean nearly ALL of you voted and the final tabulations are in. Right now, you can break out your 1973 release of the late, great Jim Croce’s “I Got a Name” on 45 (shit, I’m guessing there are folks here who weren’t even born in ’73 and may need an explanation as to what a “45" is? lol…). Anyway, I digress…or as we like to say in the Dead vernacular, I’m a Ramblin’ - sorry, Rose. So the vote was cast wide and deep. Reflective of our coast-to-coast and sea to shining sea group. We had, incredibly, 20 creative names to pick from (thanks, again, to all of you for that). And while the voting did indicate a critical mass around a few prospective names, the one undisputed leader and the one that received the most #1 votes (there were no ties here) was………modest snare drum roll now over-dubbed to that Croce classic you have spinning in the background: SUNSHINE DAYDREAMERS \o/\o/\o/\o/\o/\o/\o/\o/ Lift a glass, stand in front of a mirror and sing a selfie-toast, "We are the Daydreamers and we are one month old. We Miss Jerry but we will get by, because we are friends and the music never stopped." Then tuurn and take a bow, for you are Someone Who Counts. Take care one and all! geopartymeister
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If I knew you were comin I would have baked you a cake... thanks for stopping by...have a cup of java jive.... One month an 1,237 posts... and I know said disaffectedly....
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Submitted by tfonts on Tue, 04/21/2015 - 06:16

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Geo - I love ya man !! I'm in near tears :-) And now you have another hat to wear, the "grand historian!!" Wow...it's only been a month? Seems like a year ! lol... Kinda like the way we measure our marriages too, if ya know what I'm sayin'.... Well hey, we may be going to hell in a bucket, but at least we're enjoying the ride !!
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Submitted by bobby69 on Tue, 04/21/2015 - 08:50

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Thanks for everything Tfonts & company. Also, a very special thanks to Tom H.!!! See you in California! Eternally Grateful
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Submitted by mkav on Tue, 04/21/2015 - 10:14

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seems shorter and longer at the same time. thanks to all for turning our group from a granfalloon into a community. special thanks to Tom, for making SC possible for many of us. it will be show time before ya know it
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Submitted by _ on Tue, 04/21/2015 - 10:23

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I love Spring! But, this definitely seems like so much more than a month.... the folks here are a special breed....can't wait for Chicago.... Baked you all a cake....after you blow out the candles...have a piece.... It's on me.... oh well, coffee breaks over.....back to briving this dus.... it's a privilege ..... wanna take the wheel, just ask.....cuz I do believe we are on autopilot..... To infinity and BEYOND! Right Stella?
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Submitted by BobLoblaw on Tue, 04/21/2015 - 10:36

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Happy birthday, deeeaaaarrrrrr uuuuuuuuhhhhuuuuuhhhs, happy birthday to us! All I ate this morning was a hard-boiled egg. No cake, no other culinary delights--so unDaydreamer-like. Fueled by delicious coffee and yolk, lol. Oh, well, all in the name of shining sails and patching rails at work. See you all around our third anniversary and I hope the honeymoon never ends . . . . PS - thanks again, Tom!
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Submitted by StellaMoon on Tue, 04/21/2015 - 11:38

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Happy Birthday Anniversary and happy unbirthday to us all of the other days. We certainly have put a lot of mileage on this bus and by the time we "get there" we'll be experts (at being beginners). Today I'll have coffee before taking the wheel but the wheels know where we're going so... until then.... I'm trying to imagine post-CHI SD land. Silly? Where's my coffee.
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Submitted by tfonts on Tue, 04/21/2015 - 13:00

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No way, Stella - ain't happening. We'll always have and forever be the SD'ers. Next time Bobby in whatever iteration comes down here to So Fla, you're all invited down. Plenty of room at the ranch. No reservation needed. We'll be dancing amongst the palm trees in our flip-flops, SD T's and tin foil hats baby !! BTW, it's Taco Tuesday here - who's hungry?
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Post 9/11..... errr 7/5/15..... nothing changes.....but the names to protect the innocent..... Bobby or Phil come Truckin up to Buffalo..... Always welcome....have extra parka and mukluks..... Coooo Roooooo Coooooo Cooooooo..... Gets a might chill here at times.....
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Submitted by ASL on Tue, 04/21/2015 - 14:27

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Time does fly...I feel like I've known some of you guys for years already! What a group! Can't wait to laugh with y'all in person!! And what a laugh (or two or three...) it will be!! I started my day with a hard boiled egg, too. Think I'll end it with a glass (or two...) of chardonnay! Have a good evening, Birthday Peeps! ASL
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Submitted by _ on Tue, 04/21/2015 - 14:52

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That avatar doesn't suck..., Happy Birthday kid!
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Submitted by ASL on Tue, 04/21/2015 - 14:50

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Wow, thanks! Got it from some cool Deadhead a while back...
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Submitted by Cain1974 on Tue, 04/21/2015 - 15:39

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Who's with me on the committee?