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    It has been pointed out that in our haste to set up regional enclaves, we neglected our neighbor north of the border. We herewith remedy this sad oversight. Heads of Canada, this is your clubhouse!

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  • jeffro
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    Vancouver heads interested in Live Dead CDR collection
    I have numerous shows in Wav format on CDR (from snail mail trading) I am looking to give to a good home. Ther are too many list but if you live in Vancouver B.C. and are interested email me at jsalmon1@shaw.ca
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    Thanks for all the reports - sounds like the Ottawa show was smokin! Glad you all enjoyed it.And thanks, Playin, for the recap. Most memorable for us as well - hope to do it again! Any of you heading to Niagara Falls or any of the other locations for Rhythm Devils? Sounds like they're in top form as well. What's better than a tight GD offshoot band? TWO tight GD bands!!
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    Hello and update r.e. ArtPark and AmaZing People
    You know this web-site has introduced me to some amazing people - thanks to the powers that be! Yesterday, I finally came part way down from the high of the show and the entire experience. I have been smiling extra wide for about a week now (passing good vibes onto all coming my way). What a great uplifting and sustained high! I look forward to more jamming with the ArtPark crew in the future. Sadly, my wish to have the ArtPark crew to the cottage/beach I spoke of cannot happen as I'd hoped (the cottage is going to crowded with family over that weekend :( ). Perhaps another opportunity will present itself later. This was a special show for me for many reasons. One being that I brought my son with me (he turned nine on July 13th). This was our first Dad & Son camping experience and his first Rock & Roll show. He had a blast dancing and running around the grass and up and down stairs at the show. The people at the show, as always, were great as were the crew we had around the campfire and in the park. They helped make it what I believe will be a tresured memory for him (will be for me). Oh yah the concert was great too. Show highlights for me were Big River, They Love Each Other, Dark Star and Dear Prudence. (The show while great was only part of the fun, thanks to K and the rest of the assorted and wonderful lunatics) I really enjoyed the night before jamming with K and B (B not C - Sorry B, I`ve got is straight now :) ) and the day after the show jam under the picnic area. At the picnic area we pooled camping resources and made pancakes (with homemade maple syrup - mmmm) and coffee. I think we had 4 acoustic guitars, one acoustic bass :), a drum and some shakers and many voices and spuratic dancing in the rain and trips to the playground (my son and I)). While that whole breakfast jam was great, one highlight was the remarkable harmonizing of the Beatles `Rain`as the rain poured down on all sides of the shelter and we looked out over the grass and the Lake (Awesome - transporting). And oh yah, the pre show jamming, that K referenced, was really great too! Zook was very cool, something about the look in his eye (some sort of prophet I think, or at least turned on to something amazing!) T, my son C thought you were amazing (Where has T*"*" gone he kept asking as you flew off on some adventure) and is looking forward to meeting your daughter. Special hello`s to the Queen of Spain, and the other lovely ladies who graced our presence, and to J (another far out dude), D (Jam on), and all the rest of the crew (you know who you are). K, I think our voices sound great together. We had some great harmonies happening! :) Thanks to all, especially for being so great with my son!!!! Peace, Love and the good things!! Playin` (in the ArtPark crew band) P.S. Looking forward to another gathering down the road.......... Chris, any progress on a gathering at your place? FOUND: Sorry D, I did and do have that shaker you were looking for. If you send me an address (via personal message) I will ship it out to you. LOST: A pair of sun glasses (they say Disney World on one of the lenses). LOST II: A few more brain cells (...it turns out you don`t need them anyway.....)
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    Great reviews, Canuck & Richard. Merci beaucoup!! ArtPark was also an amazing show. I was wondering if they were going to run out of new ideas being the 11th show of the tour, but the repeats were great and they still had some surprises up their sleeves! We camped the night before at Four Mile Creek with Playin and his super cool kid, then brought the jams to ArtPark before the show. We had so many people stop by to say hi cuz they saw our flag... Guelph, Hamilton, Ottawa, Peterborough, London, Toronto, represented! Great jamming with Jordan, Zook and Brooke on banjo - some beautiful acoustic moments to warm up the lot. Swimming in the Niagara River, meeting new folks, singing in multi-part harmony... but wait, there's a show??? Furthur, you guys are fantastic. Thanks for bringing the tight jams, like King Solomon, and sending me to heaven with Crazy Fingers. I was Sittin on Top of the World up on the lawn with all you beautiful dancing heads, overlooking the gorge at sunset. They Love Each Other, Hard To Handle, Dear Prudence, and Mason's! You must have known I was there =). You guys just get better with age. And to all who jammed and camped out, thanks for making the SOntario CanHead convention 2010 a huge success! Hope to see some more of you in Niagara Falls, NY for the Rhythm Devils, Sept 10... (~);)
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    What a grate night! The so-hot weather didn't stop everybody to dance their soul out. I was so happy to be there with all the family. My twin daugthers will remember this show forever. They sang and dance all the way. I'm proud we made it all together.They started late and I was worried of the 11 hres curfew. and what they did? One super long set with (almost) no break. Bob and Phil leaded the band in a night of what sound to me a gratest hits show. A la GOGD manner. Hope the problems they had at the border won't stop them to come back around. Next time Montréal? Enjoy the show on archive.org, Take care, Richard.
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    Wow.....what a show they had last night the guys are playin' some amazing music. One long set right through till the end in 95 degree heat and crazy humidity. Nothin' can stop these guys from delivering the music that drives the bus......Wow. When they came to the first notes of Bertha it was pure delight that washed over the crowd then followed by a long jammin' Truckin'. When Wharf Rat started we knew we were in for a treat as John played his heart out and the emotions that waved through the crowd was truly movin' then a playful I Fought The Law to snap us back. I'm sure it was really unusal for them to be playin' away from the usual community that they see in front every night, I'm not sure how many made the trek across the border but i'd say only a hand full. I bet that the guys could tell this was going to be a one time thing where they would stray off the beaten path and it came across in the music. What actually made the show for me was the fact that they came to me....being a Canadian it is standard to go seek the band where ever they go now they were coming to my HOME......A grate night of music, freinds and trips.......makes me want sell the house and buy a bus. Forever Grateful Forever Dead
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    For all making the trek to Ottawa tonight, have a GRATE show! And report back, please =) Playin, Chris, et Al... see ya at ArtPark, LED lights and all! Peace, K
  • Playing in the…
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    While things (purchases) don't normally bring me much pleasure..
    ...I just bought a little clip-on L.E.D. light for my home-made song book - I can now read it while around a campfire!!! :) Last weekend I practically climbed into the fire in an attempt to read it. Heading out towards the ArtPark show tomorrow......will attempt to send highlights next week. Peace, Playin'
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    Hi everyone and welcome earthlover87, Getting excited now. Heading to Four Mile Creek Statepark on Wednesday. Looking forward to meeting K and joining the jam. Chris, I feel like a heal here, but I can't offer you a ride this time. Sorry :( Playin'
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    hello and hey now................. What part of Ontario are you from ??? Trying to work something out for Lewiston as well. I have a line on a few tickets but need a ride :) I will send you a email.................I live way out in the country near Walkerton, not many others of my species in these parts either :) ....................................c Also glad you enjoyed your first show. It was a really great show to be a first :)
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It has been pointed out that in our haste to set up regional enclaves, we neglected our neighbor north of the border. We herewith remedy this sad oversight. Heads of Canada, this is your clubhouse!
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Hello/Bonjour, Yes, it's me. Playing in the Tower with Eyes on Fire in El Paso with a Cat. You weren't expecting me were you. Well life is full of wonderful surprises. Greetings and salutations to all! Sincerely, Playing in the Tower with Eyes on Fire in El Paso with a Cat
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Sweet as maple syrup and Watkins Glenn!!I'm not Canadian but will probably be visiting later this summer. Would be great to know of any happenings where ever that I could check out along the way! How's the scene in the beautiful north lands these days people? :) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ "Are you kind?"
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Hi Jodster, I highly recommend the Hillside festival in Guelph, Ontario. Details are on the web. The music is outstanding as are the people and the entire event. It happens over 4 days at the end of July. It is at Guelph Lake Conservation area (swimming too!). It is great for friends, kids and families too! The year before last a buddy and I stumbled apon a tribute to the Band that was incredible. They have very good musical acts from around the globe, are very environmentally friendly and the vibe is just great. People have bonfires throughout the campgrounds and guitars and drumming roll through the trees into the night. If you have kids they have a great play area too! Anyway, well worth experiencing! Talking about Watkin's Glenn, The Band at Watkin's Glenn is a great CD. Apparently the Allman Brother's and The Grateful Dead were their too (early 70's I'm guessing). I would love to get ahold of the Dead's set (and the Allman Brother's) for that festival. All the Best, Playing in the Tower with Eyes on Fire in El Paso with a Cat
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News of True Love to all, O.K. so the Dead are on tour (#@!#!) and our finances are tight (transitioning to be a teacher). We have suspended all concert spending for the time being. Well on Saturday I tell my wife that the Dead are on tour....and she says......"You should go.". That was all I needed to hear.....weeeeeee.........happy, happy, happy.....I am so keyed up for this event. We are going..........Buffalo April, 21st, 2009....oh baby...I'm like a kid thinking about Christmas. "without Love in the Dream it will never come true..." sincerely, Playing in the Tower with Eyes on Fire in El Paso with a Cat
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There's a huge fest in BC's interior (location moves every year) called Shambhala. Not really into the big festivals, but everyone I know who's been says its a great time. There's over 100 artists, a few different stages, villages, healing and craft areas and the Rebel Soul Village - home to campaigns, workshops, cinema and debates. Variety of music too! Check out http://www.shambhalamusicfestival.com/ for more info. Cheers! ~littlebri
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I just left my desk for a few minutes and when I got back my I-tunes had openned and was playing Widespead Panic.....strange computer ghost.....
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Anybody in or around MTL? Maybe we could chat in french?
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Bonjour Richard, Good luck on your search. I certainly can't help on that front. All I have is what I remember from Grade 9 and 10................ Ou est le autobus? Le autobus came by and I got on.... All the best, Playing in the Tower with Eyes on Fire in El Paso with a Cat
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Any heads in Ottawa?? I'm heading to PA to see the Boys on April 22, Drop me a line
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Merci, Playin'. Hope you get some billets for the next tournée.
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Hi Richard, Canadian Dead, Litlebri, Jodster and all, We (my wife and I) are going to one - April 21st in Buffalo.------weeee!!!!!!!!!! I wish they would come to Ontario some time. Do you know if any of them come over the boarder to play? I took a large cookie tin and an old jean shirt (with cool paint splatter from various artistic endevours in our basement with my two kids) and redrew the steal your face logo from One from the Vault. It was a beautiful sunny day and I spent a good deal of it outside in a chair listening to you know who and working on the shirt. A good (Grate) day. I will be wearing this at the show. I'll post a pic soon. Here is a gift to you all, and all others reading this message; In case you are not aware, you should check out nugs.net. Go to "free stash" (top right corner I think). There are 43 (?) dead shows there for your listening enjoyment. I also, just yesterday signed up for "The Deadpod" . Started by some Dead loving proffesor. Free in I-Tunes. This morning listening to a great acoustic set from 70'. Richard, Playin' ---- coooollll. Peace. Later, Playin' (Playing in the Tower with Eyes on Fire in El Paso with a Cat)
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My wife Marjelaine and I got tix for Nasseau Coliseum april 24. Already choose my t-shirt; the good ol'' SYF. We gonna fly to LaGarda.and hit the parking lot scene. She will live it for the first time. Anybody join us? We will be the couple who speak french together. See you there and till that day, have a grateful wait! Peace and Dead.
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Richard, Thanks for the invite. Love to go. The budget and other assorted resposibilities do not abide. The Buffalo April 21st show is all we can catch this year. If I think of it I will send an e-mail of the highlights from that show before you drop in for the show on the 24th. Have a grate time. Playin' (Playing in the Tower with Eyes on Fire in El Paso with a Cat)
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and I will follow with mine.
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:)
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Hi Canadian Heads, I just ordered the Grateful Dead Movie yesterday using some points I didn't even know I had accumulated...it was expensive, though with the points it's like its free! Anyway looking forward to it arriving and to firing it up. I remember experiencing it in the mid-eighties and havn't seen it since. Any recommendations as to 73' dead, I am starting to gravitate toward 73' lately..... Playing in the Tower with Eyes on Fire in El Paso with a Cat
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For some 73 Dead check out 2/15/73 Dane County Madison WI. and for some 73 Canadian Dead check out 6/22/73 PNE Coliseum BC
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Anyone heading down to this show? If you are send me a message and well party together.
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post in the Meet Me in Wilkes-Barre topic!
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Hi Marye or other, I can't seem to find the "Meet Me in Wilkes-Barre" topic. Where is it hiding? Playing in the Tower with Eyes on Fire in El Paso with a Cat
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It's right here. Conversation is always more interesting than recitation, so speak your mind and not someone else's.
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Peace, Playing in the Tower with Eyes on Fire in El Paso with a Cat
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Greetings Can-heads! It's good to see a few folks here gearing up for the shows. A few of us will be heading to MSG from Toronto. Although there's no room in the van, we hope to meet other heads for before- and after-party fun. Any shows/jams much appreciated. Check out the Deadheads>Scene> for hookups at specific shows. I was listening recently to a show my partner was at: Kingswood, ON, June 30, 1987. Here's the archive.org link: http://www.archive.org/details/gd87-06-30.schoeps.ladner.8577.sbeok.shnf Any other great Canadian shows are ALWAYS appreciated. My first were Copps Coliseum, Hamilton, ON, March 20, 21, 1992. Beautiful stuff, folks! Love to all, K
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Hey I was wondering where all the Canadian Heads went. Just going to Buffalo this year. I have been seeing shows since Hampton Spring Tour 1992. A few a year mostly near the border, perhaps I have met some of you already? I am always scanning licence plates at shows and will continue to be on the lookout for you guys. Mine = Ontario Plates on a red ford ranger ( will will have beers YAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!! ) Have a great day everone !!!!!! ...Chris
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Hi folks, I got a message from an inquiring mind as to what makes Canadian Deadheads different from other heads. I'll share my reply and wonder what you all think... I myself wonder what it is. Maybe we feel bonded by the fact that our culture is slightly different than our neighbours to the south - our population is much smaller and we find comfort in finding fellow heads in the same country. We have a strong sense of our own geography, landscapes that we love, places we've had to endure... imagine the Canadian version of American folklore with place names and eras and histories that we share in common. Coming from this perspective and loving the Dead make for a special combination. Also, Dead shows in Canada are rare and special treats and we tend to remember them fondly. One of the most distinguishing features, I think, is that because of this, we all end up crossing the border for shows and that is quite an adventure. Many a road story about being stopped at the border and searched, sent back, arrested, etc.... It's like a rite of passage that we all have had to endure. It also means that most of us are dry once we cross to the "other side" and need to start making friends quick if we're going to get a good buzz. Maybe that's why Canadians are known to be so friendly! Any thoughts? I find it an interesting discussion worthy of its own Canadian studies course. Maybe I'll get my partner who's a prof and Dead scholar to create it! Love meeting you all in the virtual realm. K
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I have so many stories about the border. It has become some what of an art form. !!!! ...chris
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Thanks !!!!. for making it real !!!
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Although I was technically born here in SF, Ca.- my dad was born & raiaed in Edmonton, Alberta & my grandparents had a farm out there that they homesteaded about 1900 from Europe....the point being that I've always considered myself half a Canook (as told to me by my Canadian cousins).....just sending some love up your way.....xoxoGypsy Cowgirl ps-dad was naturalized US citizen about 1942 have fun @ the shows & HOWDY!
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Sounds like everything you just could be in a canadian beer commercial! So I would say the same + beer = can-head (nice little stereotype i know) night! ~littlebri
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As with all things USA we must convert to Canadian !!! Km/Hr = Kanadian miles per hour Maple Sugar Magnolia> Mississauga 1/2 Step> Traffic Jam> Alaberta Getaway> Help On The Way > Slipknot > CN Tower Jaques Straw from Ottawa> Snow Many Roads> (Stephen) Harpers Farm I posted these a few years ago...They are a bit cheesey... ...Chris
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Ha! Cheesy but even funny for vegans. Keep the puns coming! I remember at Copps in Hamilton (March 20,21 1992) there was a hotel across the street with an elaborate lunch menu sandwich board that someone in the know had converted entirely with GDead references. Things like Cold Rain & Snowpeas salad, Loose Juicy, China Cat Sunflower bread... It went on & on... I can't do it justice. K
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On another note, those of us who will be going on Spring Tour can still use driver's license and birth certificates to cross on land, but new laws will mean that EVERYONE travelling to the US, whether by land or air must have a passport as of JUNE 1, 2009. That means that Rothbury will only be possible with a passport. Just thought you'd like to know! K
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Got my mail order tickets today. FL 1 Row 6 !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thank you GDTSTOO !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ...Chris
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Chris what date are your tix for? I'm still waiting for my Wilkes-Barre tix!!! I still have some through Consider It Dan but GDST has some killer floor seats. Fare Thee Well
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Due to your fondness for our Country, your clear sense of good judgement when it comes to music, and a sence I get that you would be an asset to Canada, it is my distinct pleasure to award to you, Gypsy Cowgirl, on behalf of all Canada and all its citizens whether they be Deadheads, crazy bald heads, or no heads (decapitated in horrible car accidents) an honourary (honorary) Canadian citizenship. May you never be hassled at any border between our nations or by any of our citizens. Sincerely, Playing in the Tower with Eyes on Fire in El Paso with a Cat P.S. There is something about California that makes me feel right at home, perhaps partially our accents (or lack thereof depending on point of view) are very similar. While I havn't been in years, I felt very at home there. Also, I am very impressed with California in its leading of environmental initiatives in North America. P.P.S. had a beautiful moment this morning - I was listening to a 77' dead at a fair volume while showering and I heard a door slam and the music got quieter. When finished I opened the door to my room and found my 2 kids (7 and 6), hopping up and down on my bed, great big smiles on their faces, shinning flashlights on the walls while listening to a fine version of Good Lovin'. What happy loving music. The GD just make me feel so good! Peace
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Thanks! I gladly accept the Official Canadian Citizen Award. We visited many times, but only to BC (wanted to go further east, but dad was driving) & I was a young child. We (hubby & me) had our honeymoon on Victoria Island, though in '94.....last trip up north was in 1998! when will you be sending the papers? I have many cousins up there, the ones in Alberta-we've never met........"long distance runner" ?? 1 in BC loves the GD great about your kids dancing!
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just remember we've been to Toronto on a tour.....where else was it?????
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don't know what happened to my post accepting your Official Canadian Citizenship- all my life I've thought I should've had 2 citizenships......Thanks!
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The tix I got were for Buffalo. The only show I will be going to (((((sweeet seats!!!!!!)))) later dude ...chris
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Dear Gypsy, As far as paper work goes, if you send me your address I'll forward the documents to you (sending through private e-mail message might be best) perhaps with a drawing or two from my little sweet cheeks (she kind on reminds me of the pic of your darling one - one of your grandkids no doubt (from your bio)) . Or you could go without the official paperwork. They don't need too see "no stinckin' badges" anyway. Just tell anyone who hassles you for the paperwork that I vouch for you and please remind them that as part of our agreement noone is allowed to hassle you. Anyway, as far as the pre-mentioned strangeness, the show you forwarded to me was from my birthday when I was 3. I was born 27/07/70. Perhaps needless to say, 7's seem significant, or at least stand out, to me especially in 3's. Anyway I'm looking forward to listening to the 27/07/73 show you sent my way as I've been gravitating toward 73' shows lately (maybe I mentioned that on a previous e-mail that you saw? or perhaps some more weirdness is afoot). Peace, Love and all the good things, Playing in the Tower with Eyes on Fire in El Paso with a Cat
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Hi all, Today is the 18 year anniversary that I sent roses ("it must have been the roses", well at least they certainly didn't hurt any) to my then girlfriend (now wife) that essentially started our courtship. Also, I just got a call from her. She just got acepted into teachers college!!!! We are going out to celebrate both tonight. Peace, Playing in the Tower with Eyes on Fire in El Paso with a Cat
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J'ai reçu mes billets pour Uniondale cet après-midi. 22 jours encore!
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Félicitations! Je compte aussi les 23 jours jusqu'au 25 avril à MSG. D'après les vidéos on va bien s'amuser! Essaye de dormir un peu...
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Excellent français. De quelle région-ville-pays es-tu? Je croyais être le seul à parler français sur ce site. Content de pouvoir "deviser entre copain". A plus.
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Je suis anglophone du sud de l'Ontario, sur le lac Érié, j'ai appris mon français en immersion et j'ai continué mes études au niveaux secondaire et universitaire. J'enseigne présentement la 2e année, immersion française, à Peterborough, ON. Merci de tes compliments! J'essaye de mon mieux de poursuivre ma deuxième langue - c'est la première fois que je puisse discuter mes intérêts quand au Grateful Dead en français. Vive la nouveauté! For those who didn't get that, it's just a plot to take over Deadnet by French-speaking narcs. =) D'où viens-tu, Richard?