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    "The Grateful Dead picked up their instruments and hit the first note with perfection. They never missed a note for the next three and one-half hours. People followed the flow of the tunes. Down on the floor in front of the stage was a sea of heads keeping time with the music. No one sat still. No one, except the youngsters behind us sat still. They were still and stunned." - The Power County Press

    And what a stunner it was, that show at the Boise State University Pavilion in Boise, ID on September 2, 1983. Dave's Picks Volume 27 contains every stitch of music from this mid-80s show (our first in this series), one that's as good as any other in Grateful Dead history. When the Dead were on, they were ON! Straight out the gate with a definitive take on the old standard "Wang Dang Doodle," the band swiftly switches back to a setlist of yore, firing off 70s staples like "Jack Straw" and "Brown-Eyed Women" and wrapping things up with a terrific trio of "Big Railroad Blues"/"Looks Like Rain"/"Deal" (don't you let that epic guitar solo go down without you). Primed for the second set, they tackle the complexities of "Help>Slipknot!>Franklin's" with heart and ease. It's clear there will be no stopping their flow - Bobby and Brent hanging in for a fantastic pre-Drums "Jam" and Jerry and Bobby in the zone on a not-to-be-missed melodic "Space." Not a skipper in the whole lot!

    Dave's Picks Volume 27 has been mastered to HDCD specs by Jeffrey Norman and it is limited to 18,000 individually-numbered copies*.

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    ....when our next door neighbor sunbathes topless in her backyard. Personally, I'm on the fence.
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    Deadheadbrewer, are you talking about the Crimson, White and Indigo DVD? Does that have the full concert on it? Thanks.
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    Thought everyone was back on the Box thread.....duh! STOLTZY; careful dude! Hope your all good. And like Jim says, never either and glass! “There is nothing more depraved than a man during the height of an either binge” HST F&L (probably not verbatim) Dave’s etc; I’ve said before, I’ll say again.... It would be so easy if they annonced subscriptions, followed later by pre-sale for installment offered, added all those numbers up, then added X (few hundred or what not for people who can’t do now etc) THEN, Run production....all except the “extras” would be paid for in advance, all demand could be met, and they would end up with little or no overstock. Might mean having to wait longer between paying and receiving and, yes that would mean numbered would be essentially meaningless, but that would help keep resale prices down too. So folks like me who could/did not jump on the bandwagon early on could reasonably fill in collection gaps or wish lists..... Everyone would win......
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    Arguably the first post I have ever seen on here that is an apology. How refreshing! I am also sorry if my post seemed like a personal attack on you. It wasn't meant that way-I was just thinking of dreading's post-but it does look a bit dismissive of you. I have also worked as a manual labourer. I didn't last 5 minutes. I guess most of us make a contribution to society that is largely hidden. Sometimes even to ourselves. I for one would be sorry if you stopped posting on here.
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    I have learned that the peace of mind that comes from knowing whatever falls apart in my life during the year, my Dave's is Pre-Ordered for that year. When personal tragedies prevent me from checking my 3 mailboxes daily, I know that at least I have one Pick's and that's enough for me. The taper inside me loves to make HDCD copies and downloads for my DEW Crew buddies from that one order. I would recommend that any serious listener go back to the basics. Two 3 way stereo floor standing speakers, Two 250 watt amps, a killer preamp and Denon HDCD dual tray dubbing deck. It is so nice hearing Jerry's n Brent's vocals from right channel, B3-organ both channels, Bobby guitar left channel , Jerry right channel and drums image in center.
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    First off, sorry if I offended anyone. I won't be goaded into name calling here. I will take the obtuse comment in stride as I think it's fair; I hadn't considered someone making a living off of eBay. I shouldn't be so snarky, but I'm glad I got some of your attention. I'd like to back track a little bit and explain my frustration: There seems to be a problem every time one of these Dave's Picks are released. With every new volume we see posts on this board by folks who weren't able to grab one. Simultaneously we also see posts by people who claim they have extra or frequently buy multiple copies. The problem solver in me was only trying to suggest a solution that might fix this re-ocurring problem. I've realized that in fact we aren't able to police ourselves in this regard. However I do think If people only bought copies for themselves the problem would not be so severe (Sell out in a matter of minutes!). Disregard my earlier post. Instead, I can only politely ask everyone here be considerate moving forward. I don't mean to pass judgement on anyone who has dabbled in aftermarket sales. I was one of those folks who had to sell off shows from the 30 trips set, in order to afford the shows that I wanted. You can call me a hypocrite if you like. I did not however buy multiple boxes. (I remember reading a post on here about a guy who bought 10 boxes to flip...) I think a lot of the regulars here are aware of the good Doc and how valued he was as a member here. While I think he was a good dude for his contributions that doesn't mean I agree with all of his actions (flipping extra copies). Same goes for KeithFan, I hope you don't mind me calling you out. I think you are among one of the better voices on here and I hope to graduate soon from the school of complete Europe 72. I do disagree with buying multiple copies, and would argue/respectfully debate what value you get from collecting extra copies like baseball cards. But it is your right to do so, and I certainly won't stop you. dreading, I'm sorry you don't like your job. It's irrelevant, but I work in residential construction. I've been stuck on hot roofs in the middle of the summer, and I've been framing houses in the dead of winter. I bust my ass everyday and I like to come home and drink beer and listen to music. Being in the trenches of manual labor, It is hard for me to have sympathy for people who say they don't like their job. Work is hard, it is supposed to be, that's why it's called work. But I understand where you are coming from now and it's your right to go right back to business as usual. I've got a ton of respect for record store owners in this day & age. It sounds like a really cool job to me, but I'm sorry that you don't like it. Anyways, I seem to be in the minority here. I'll keep my mouth shut from now on. Best of luck to all of you
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    Speaking of the Vault of music and video being out of the hands of the Grateful Dead, the Dead's home-grown in-house music publisher, Ice Nine that was once headed by Alan Trist is now a part of Universal Music Publishing Group. Now Ice Nine Publishing is part of a much larger corporation, just a piece of paper. Gone are the days... https://www.universalmusic.com/universal-music-publishing-group-signs-w… The name Ice Nine is from Kurt Vonnegut's novel,"Cats Cradle" https://blog.littlehippie.com/the-grateful-deads-ice-nine-is-a-vonnegut…
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    Well -- nice to get an 80s - pretty good sound given a cassette master - but it was when they switch to DAT on betamax they had real problems I believe. First impressions from listening party: Vocals nice and upfront - maybe a little too much - but better than some SBDs where Jerry's voice can be quite subdued (I can think of some 77 releases where the vocals are not that prominent and you have to strain a little to hear them)! Yeh - audience patch at the start of Big Railroad - but nicely done. Phil's Bass nice in the mix. Jerry on fire for sure. God - I hate that 80s SBD drum sound -- sounds like cardboard boxes being hit - lol! I'll take Brent on keys over late 77/78 Keith (once he'd started using the Yamaha CP60 electric grand - which usually sounds very "plunky". Don't get me wrong - I think Keith was a wonderful accompanist up to about sometime in 77 - though I never really think he hit a solo of any great worthiness ever -- someone prove me wrong. Certainly sounds like a better Pick than the 80s Betty Board from Boulder ?? (can't remember number offhand)
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    Last call: I’m looking for new/like new vols. 1-23, have new vol. 27 if anyone interested. PM if so and please let me know which vols. you’re willing to trade and condition. Love this pick, btw, looking forward to it! Also, someone said dp28 will be post-Brent. I’m not sure, I’m thinking more like 76, but I think that would be excellent. Give us some choice 91 or 93, oh yeah! PS: Gone.
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"The Grateful Dead picked up their instruments and hit the first note with perfection. They never missed a note for the next three and one-half hours. People followed the flow of the tunes. Down on the floor in front of the stage was a sea of heads keeping time with the music. No one sat still. No one, except the youngsters behind us sat still. They were still and stunned." - The Power County Press

And what a stunner it was, that show at the Boise State University Pavilion in Boise, ID on September 2, 1983. Dave's Picks Volume 27 contains every stitch of music from this mid-80s show (our first in this series), one that's as good as any other in Grateful Dead history. When the Dead were on, they were ON! Straight out the gate with a definitive take on the old standard "Wang Dang Doodle," the band swiftly switches back to a setlist of yore, firing off 70s staples like "Jack Straw" and "Brown-Eyed Women" and wrapping things up with a terrific trio of "Big Railroad Blues"/"Looks Like Rain"/"Deal" (don't you let that epic guitar solo go down without you). Primed for the second set, they tackle the complexities of "Help>Slipknot!>Franklin's" with heart and ease. It's clear there will be no stopping their flow - Bobby and Brent hanging in for a fantastic pre-Drums "Jam" and Jerry and Bobby in the zone on a not-to-be-missed melodic "Space." Not a skipper in the whole lot!

Dave's Picks Volume 27 has been mastered to HDCD specs by Jeffrey Norman and it is limited to 18,000 individually-numbered copies*.

*Limited to 2 per order. Very limited quantity available.

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My best guess is Las Vegas Ice Palace, March 29th, 1969.......not sure how that fits with the USA clue, but seems to fit OK with the other 2 clues? Santana opened for the GOGD along with a local Vegas band called The Free Circus....Batdorf and Rodney formed in Vegas shortly after thisand would have played this venue many times. Seems they opened for many bands in the 70's but could not find any reference of them opening for the Grateful Dead. We will know soon! KCJ
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My best guess is Las Vegas Ice Palace, March 29th, 1969.......not sure how that fits with the USA clue, but seems to fit OK with the other 2 clues? Santana opened for the GOGD along with a local Vegas band called The Free Circus....Batdorf and Rodney formed in Vegas shortly after thisand would have played this venue many times. Seems they opened for many bands in the 70's but could not find any reference of them opening for the Grateful Dead. We will know soon! KCJ
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10/02/76- River Front Coliseum - Cincinnati, OH
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Another '76 show from the Boston Music Hall would be nice. I mean, since we're speculating. But I'm open to whatever comes my way.
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"DP 28 Guess10/02/76- River Front Coliseum - Cincinnati, OH" I believe this show was part of the 30 Trips box set. I would not mind getting the night previous, 10/1/1976, Market Square Arena, Indianapolis. It would be two releases in a row centered on Help>Slip>Franklin's, but I don't have a problem with that! If you want a Cincy show, how about 4/8/89? That's a fun one.
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"DP 28 Guess10/02/76- River Front Coliseum - Cincinnati, OH" I believe this show was part of the 30 Trips box set. I would not mind getting the night previous, 10/1/1976, Market Square Arena, Indianapolis. It would be two releases in a row centered on Help>Slip>Franklin's, but I don't have a problem with that! If you want a Cincy show, how about 4/8/89? That's a fun one.
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"DP 28 Guess10/02/76- River Front Coliseum - Cincinnati, OH" I believe this show was part of the 30 Trips box set. I would not mind getting the night previous, 10/1/1976, Market Square Arena, Indianapolis. It would be two releases in a row centered on Help>Slip>Franklin's, but I don't have a problem with that! If you want a Cincy show, how about 4/8/89? That's a fun one.
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"DP 28 Guess10/02/76- River Front Coliseum - Cincinnati, OH" I believe this show was part of the 30 Trips box set. I would not mind getting the night previous, 10/1/1976, Market Square Arena, Indianapolis. It would be two releases in a row centered on Help>Slip>Franklin's, but I don't have a problem with that! If you want a Cincy show, how about 4/8/89? That's a fun one.
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Cobo Arena, Detroit, 10/3/76 was included in the 30 Trips box. Though either 10/1 or 10/2 would definitely be a welcome addition (for me at least). That 10/1 Market Square is a sweet ride for sure.
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sorry about duplicates, not sure what happened
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If we're speculating, listing our wish-list, and talking 76 and h/s/f, give us 8/4! Otherwise, I can't imagine another 77 for this year, but that Dekalb 77 call would be amazing. Both are pretty well-circulated boards already, I've got some XLIIs of them somewhere or other, so perhaps unnecessary or not in line with the DP mission...anyway, soon!
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First and only Silver LP was released in 1976. Has to be. I'd almost put money on it now. 8-4-76 would be massive.
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Please and thank you on the idea of 8/4/76! Whether it's Dave's 28, I don't know, but it should be released. If it was the 29th, that would entice a lot of subscribers. I'm hoping for 1968-70 for this one. I don't think all of the Houseboat Tapes have been put out, but based on the liner notes to DaP 6, don't know whether there's even enough material for another full show release. I would imagine that consisted of mainly late '69-early '70 material, since it yielded material from 12/11-12, 20, 21/69, and 2/2/70 (DaP 19 doesn't mention being from that batch, but fits the bill otherwise). So far, IMO, DaP 26 has been the peak in this year, and I'd like to see another show like that, fairly unknown, an uncirculated sbd, and a glorious performance. DaP 25 was an underwhelming Pick to me. It has a legendary status, but I thought the fire went out after Jack Straw and only really rekindled with Truckin'. Also, the last Dark Star in the series was DaP 19, so we're due another one. We shall soon find out what it will be, and in the meantime, hopefully everyone in the path of Michael stays safe. It should be here tomorrow, and apparently they're warning of tornadoes as the bigger danger to us. Luckily we escaped Matthew and Florence relatively unscathed, hoping for that trend to continue.
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I'm going with 7/4/69 at the Electric Theater in Chicago. Only pre-80's July 4th show to my knowledge (which is what I'm guessing the United States of America clue is referring to). A short show, so probably will be combined with another show, perhaps the 7/5/69 show at same venue.
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Since we’re all speculating on the clues, here’s my (admittedly self serving guess). According to the clues and Wikipedia, all Brent signs point to a pre-1971 show. A lot happened in the United States between ‘65 and ‘70, perhaps more than any 5 year period in modern history, but not one event objectively screams USA more than the next. So, I’m presuming this reference is music related. So here’s my take. jimmy Hendrix played (arguably) the most epic Star Spangled Banner ever at Woodstock. Jimmy passed away on 9/18/70. That same night, the Grateful Dead played a pretty epic show that, at least in my opinion, contains one of the best dancin’ in the streets ever. And with that, I look forward to being pleasantly disappointed because I have no doubt that I’m wrong. But it sure is fun to guess. Look forward to the release, whatever it may be.
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Here's another possibility;Any of the shows from June '76 at the Tower Theatre in Philly it covers BOTH the Bicentennial year & birthplace of the USA in the Bicentennial year. Any show from this 4 show run would make a great release although I tend to lean toward 6/23 the 2nd set is one long JAMfest, 6/23 also features an odd pairing of Crazy Fingers>Comes A Time in the 1st set. I'd like to see any one of these shows get Normanized.
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10/15/76Shrine Auditorium - Los Angeles, CA Last show of the year and Fall tour. Dave has a knack for releasing those type shows. That Set 2 looks just dreamy! Philly in June '76 works for me too. Totally. Philly ALWAYS seemed to get the best outta Bertha & the Boys!!
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Needless to say, most shows were played in the USA. I used the too generic USA as a clue because using "Mississippi/Ohio/Missouri Rivers" would be too easy. The word "clue" is a clue itself, as the revealing date email itself. It's very good to know geography and to read maps. Can you read the alpha/numeric answer now?
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I just wished I could give a clue on the year or the month or date of the show, but I was not allowed to do so.Again, this installment of the Dave's Picks Series will delight many, and many others will complain that another show close to this date is more worthy of release than this show that was selected.
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2/7/69 early and late. https://archive.org/details/gd1969-02-07.137392.sbd.wise.sirmick.sbeok… Set 1 Early show: Dark Star> St. Stephen> The Eleven> Turn On Your Love Light Set 2 Late show: Cryptical Envelopment> Drums> The Other One> Cryptical Envelopment> Death Don't Have No Mercy, Alligator> Drums> Drummers' Chant> Jam> China Cat Jam> Jam> Caution (Do Not Stop On Tracks)> Feedback> And We Bid You Good Night Other artist(s): The Velvet Underground; The Fugs and its a cassette master.
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6/xx/76 Auditorium Theater - Chicago, IL
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Is there a Sitting On Top Of The World in this show? Or is it 12/12/73? Or is it 10/12/68? Or is it 12/31/69? Boston Tea Party. Email announcement states last Daves of 2018. This is the last show of 1969. Boston Tea Party-USA. Some People might like 12/30/69 better. Pre-Brent era. Slewfoot lyrics about frozen river.
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Hmm, seem to be coalescing around 69, 70, 76. 12/31/69 sounds like good call, wharfrat. Bicentennial 76, rtcampbel, also sounds good, and I love that su76 Chicago run. Though doesn’t seem to jive with the other clues (pre-71). 6/26/76 US Blues encore. Great, great show. 76 is mixed year for heads. I love that mellower, looser sound. Not everyone does. Also, I think 6/29 is better (the wheel from so many roads) and of course many have discussed 8/4.
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so perfect filler would be this 80 minute show from the night before it from St Louis. https://archive.org/details/gd1969-02-06.137394.sbd.wise.sirmick.sbeok… Morning Dew, Dark Star > St. Stephen > The Eleven > Turn On Your Love Light > Drums > Turn On Your Love Light, Cryptical Envelopment > Drums > The Other One > Cryptical Envelopment > Feedback > And We Bid You Good Night
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Alpha/numeric answer?!
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Of selling this stuff when you try to buy it the minute it goes on sale and it's SOLD OUT? Make more you idiots or stop the obvious corruption.
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46th Street Rock Palace? Though I thought there were only poorly circulated AUDs. Who knows! (Also, just a few days after the Cap 70 shows.)
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"Check me if I'm wrong Sandy" but we don't know what exactly was in the returned tapes from a few years back and it's been awhile since anything else has been released from said returns.
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I think you are right Kayak Guy. Three Rivers Stadium (Pitt) Pittsburgh was my first guess for city with the rivers clue, but then my mind had my wandering around St. Louis and Southern Illinois. Also, when you click on the art link there is a picture of a skeleton promoting Field and Stream ( headquarters located near Pitt). If so, love the choice. Sam T
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That has crossed my mind on several occasions. If so, well done chap.
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Bolo puzzles take a good bit of time to put together, chairman duties at Federal Reserve sometimes conflict with release schedules.. not that he ever asked for that godforsaken job. Work gets in the way of all that is good.
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I agree that there are many high quality shows in the summer and fall of 1972 that are ripe for release. Here's to hoping for 8/12/1972. Of course 7/18/72 and 9/10/72 would be quite fine selections as well.
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Would be a FANTASTIC Pick! Listening to the late show now, and checked out the 2/6 show, too. That would be a dream release with the early, late, and previous show of some super hot, primal Dead.
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Would be a FANTASTIC Pick! Listening to the late show now, and checked out the 2/6 show, too. That would be a dream release with the early, late, and previous show of some super hot, primal Dead.
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Sorry, just broke out of the Saudi embassy in Istanbul. My Clues: > No Brent > Hi-ho Silver! > USA! USA! > Something about rivers > Alpha-numeric stuff Obvious, I know. Didn't have time for my usual unexcogitable offerings.
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11/26/72
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Sticking with 12/31/69. The Eleven. Alpha Numeric. But not really. Silver Threads and Golden Needles. Hi Ho Silver. Boston Tea Party. USA. Mystic and Charles Rivers. Something about rivers. No Brent. No Brent.
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...It's the suspense that gets me...
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Wouldn't be surprised if it's not quite as expected...and we get a 1991 show ; ) ...I mean I get it, it will more than likely be 1976, that's the year that is due in Lemues perfect comfort zone of 1970-1978. Don't think it will be a 1960s show, those are be covered in the album reissue 2nd CD deluxe editions....and there just ain't enough of a 1968-69 show to warrant a full dave pick
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after work today I need to drive 80 miles into town to get some shopping done...don't want to go anywhere this weekend with the rain and wind forecasts that we have...anywho, I will be listening to 4-26-72 on my drive in across the peaks (The road tops off at 8,000 ft)...I love that show...when 100 Year Hall came out I thought wowie zowie this is it...then someone on a bt site put the complete show in the correct running order and I thought, No, Wow this is it...needless to say when the Europe '72 box came out I was speechless...so what ever comes our way today I'm good with it cuz they all look pretty on the shelf all in a row...Happy DP Day y'all!!
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In my mind, the clues point to 10/18/1972. But I guess we will see soon enough.
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In my mind, the clues point to 10/18/1972. But I guess we will see soon enough.
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In my mind, the clues point to 10/18/1972. But I guess we will see soon enough.
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