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    Hey, I hope things are warming up for y'ous all (or is that all y'all, this southern thing gets confusing). I used to hail from your parts and went to college up there. It is slightly warmer where I'm at now.
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    If Napoleon was right when he said that armies (including peaceful ones like Sunshine Daydreamers) travel on their stomachs, and if you can trust an out-of-towner, especially one from Texiz, here's an option that's 2.5 miles/5 minutes from Soldier Field that according to today's issue of USA Today offers the "Best Sandwich in the World": http://ftw.usatoday.com/2015/03/ricobenes-chicago-best-sandwich-in-the-… http://www.ricobenespizza.com/#!location-and-contact-info/c66t
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    So glad you made it brother! Summertime come and gone my oh my oh my!!!!
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    Hotel...motel...Holiday Inn
    Me n LainieBear got a roof over our heads
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    Only 102 days until showtime! Patch those sails and shine those rails!
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    so glad you made it...
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    Tom Hanlon - and everyone who's made it here so far and everyone to come... Perhaps Tom Wolfe put it slightly right (as right as words can be). I can't find the quote I'm thinking of right now, but here's one somewhat in the same (grant) ballpark. “The Pranksters never talked about synchronicity by name, but they were more and more attuned to the principle. Obviously, according to this principle, man does not have free will. There is no use in his indulging in a lifelong competition to change the structure of the little environment he seems to be trapped in. But one could see the larger pattern and move with it - Go with the flow! - and accept it and rise above one's immediate environment and even alter it by accepting the larger pattern and growing with it.” ― Tom Wolfe, The Electric Kool-Aid Acid Test Alright I don't live on the East Coast like tfonts - I have no excuse (except I like the witching hours and I work a lot of nights) Nightzzz all :)
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    ....so glad you made it.... Have a grate Monday to all us Daydreamers.... Walk me out in the morning dew.... Still waiting to see that Trey ink.....in honor of his 50th birthday.... :-) good luck tfonts....
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    I'm lovin' my peeps here !! Morning all and TY for such wonderful posts. And alas, your humble correspondent will be sending out Vol. V update this morning with important info needed so head's-up for that. Make it a great day and a great week, all !! ps - I'll try to shoot you a pic of my new tatt today (the SYF 50th logo). My artist is making a house call today @ 10am. But those with ink know that first pic might require a "parental warning" an if so, I may wait a month :-)
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    Okay, Here's the Deal So Far on our Birthday Weekend, subject to change in a few hours, so pay attention...you in the back, tone down the drums for a bit...thanks... Hi campers and camperettes, cats, and catettes, We are the Sunshine Daydreamers. Thanks to rgergelis, his Karma and his just all-around coolness and welcome smile, and Marye for her spot-on attentiveness to all-that-is-right, we now have this portal in cyberspace. Pretty cool, huh, pull up a chair, or stool, or carpet, join us and hop on this magic bus as we head for Chicago. For the un-initiated,and as a bit of history, Tfonts gathered a bunch of names over the past days, from folks going to or planning on being in Chicago, got them in on an email, sent out an email blast and all sorts of stuff happened...it kind-of exploded into 15-20 conversations on whowhatwhenwhere and how to have a picnic. Apparently, we can't just show up with a checkered tablecloth and some fried chicken and call it good. Thank God, for that would be way too plebeian and droll. So committees were formed, officers were elected,t-shirts and coffee mugs were designed, tasks were delegated, and we now have have meetings, we follow Roberts Rules of Order, and even have donuts. NOT!!!...but we did agree on a name, Sunshine Daydreamers. And some other stuff, like a T-shirt which is in the works. It's not too late to get in on a t-shirt, so do your homework and notify the responsible person for that. Things are fluid, we are all partying and listening to righteous tunes, you are included if you are going and are kind, and we may meet and hang out in one OR ALL OF three places, as follows: 1) A pub/hotel bar south of Soldiers Field 2) A pub/hotel bar north of Soldiers Field 3) Somewhere close to the fountain in downtown Grant Park for a Grand Hug-and-Meet-and Greet, maybe at high noon on Saturday and maybe someone can bring a camera and take a picture or sumpin'. 4) An ongoing meet and hang out spot (near #3) that will be a central gathering all weekend long, starting around noon on Friday and running till whenever on Sunday. It could be a great place for a rendezvous; to touch bases, get a plan, and party on before (during) or after the show, as you stroll thru to other hot spots that may grab your attention. Anyhow, that's it in a large nutshell. If you have an idea, or a plan, or a suggestion, or a comment, or a cold beer, OR A TICKET by all means, share. Stay tuned for further announcements...here and elsewhere, from those that are in the know, or from those who are telling us what we need to know, or from you, who has a brilliant idea and JUST KNOW it will be the perfect addition to our Grand Picnic and Show...please share, your comments are welcome. Still waiting for someone to make us our all access laminates, btw...and still waiting for a mascot... Remember friends at the end, as always, it's about the journey: the life, the love, the planning, the music, the vibes, the family, the experiences and the memories...so live large, plan grand, love without end and go for it! One last thing, as Tom right below said, we are and have "That Something Else"...dream it, say it, prove it...and Let There be Songs..To Fill the Air. cheers, geo
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that was the nicest thing anyone has said to me in a week...thanks brah.....
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Makes the CID ticket packages look cheap. Maybe if Jerry shows up... 3-Night Golden Road Super CID Experience (Premium Reserved Seat) Friday 7/3, Saturday 7/4, and Sunday 7/5 $2,198 + service fees SOLD OUT Back to Top
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Sorry, Jerry will be filling in for Trey on 7/3 - 7/5...... With Phish on the far side of town warming up for their tour... cue Alanis Morrisette Isn't it ironic...it's like rain, right Mr. mayor (follow thread if you're lost....) Canadian reference....
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Trey's growing out his beard, on a milk shake and cheeseburger diet. Couple hits and you won't notice the difference.
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bring it on....biatch.... gonna get back to bouncing around the room...... rrrrrgrrrrr bouncing....
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rrrrgrrrr, you reminded me of a wisecrack my classmate made back in the day when Alanis moved on from her Britney phase to boyfriend-bash rock. She said there's actually nothing ironic in Ironic--just replace the words with "isn't it a bummer?" Not sure what that has to do with the price of tea in China, but it sure makes me want to have a nice sammie with jarlsberg, avocado and sprouts!
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Glad you get the irony....it's like rain... Welcome back to DA.... And "I Know"
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Thanks for contributing the info on the suites. Been thinking lots about the possibilties. So which beers are on tap and what time does Scorsese show up to do lap dances? Guess it's a corporate write off for some? I'd rather dance with the mobs.
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Quick quiz; in which canadian city was Lennon and onos recording of all we are saying is give peace a chance written?
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Some one wasn't going to win. It was awesome how Wisconsin took Kentucky out. Both teams were special. Now we wait to do it again next year. Being a Minnesota Viking fan since Bud Grant & Joe Kapp, I can relate to the frustrations of being a fan. As for pro football I finally devised a solution. Keep your true feelings secret. Buy A jersey for every team in the league and wear the one from which ever team wins the Super Bowl that year. Every year you get all the shout outs and high fives and none of the ribbing. Usually no one remembers you wore a different jersey last year.
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whoooa...as a former New Yawker... don't blaspheme Scorcese...he can lap dance anyone he wants.... myself included....although id feel really guilty afterwards...as a former Catholic... back to your point....LaBatt, Molson and Moosehead on tap...no Kokanee....eh? Love Alanis Morrisette.... Hey you...get off of my cloud....I mean club seat....
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food and liquor is extra, as are the coke, acid and hookers- the one 20 seat suite available is directly opposite the stage so bring your binos
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saw super bowl in Maui...on beach at bar... sat with many many Seahag fans... Great time...they lost, we got a tan and loaded.... everybody won that day.... why did they call a pass with 5 seconds with beast mode in the backfield.... James...I concur on all points addressed....
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just BYO coke acid and ho....
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mauai no ka oi
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cmon....give us a real challenge... like on the third rush Farewell tour...in 1996....what was the standard encore.... ;-) livin in the Limelight, eh?
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Willies place kicks ass....and the whales in February...trumps Free Willy, although I miss Michael Jackson....
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they never played a super bowl in Maui,musta been pro bowl...heard that pakalolo was the poop, you musta been wasted, dude
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this pilgrim spent 17 yrs sampling the local produce b4 the four winds blew him safely home to socal
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Road to Hana drive is great... Maui brewery amazing Listening to GDchannel channel 5 hours earlier than on the right coast ...priceless Maui ...no ka oi
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Talk... this tricoastal gal (Oahu, Boston, Best Coast) loves that kind of talk! It's weird not being from just one place... Hawaii is my blood, bone, and heart, but I'm a nomad through and through. Hopefully I can lay me down back in the islands. Until then, the four winds have blown just so.
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a happy Dingus Day to all, rrrrgrrr, get me some pussy willows
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never got that Polish pussy willow day....wiki it peeps.... But props to you for the reminder... Only in Buffalo is the day after Easter Sunday... Dingus day.... WTF?
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WTF is a "Dingus?" Almost afraid to ask... Could it be the definition of one said SD'er still avatar-less? Happy HUMP DAY my fellow SD'ers !!! Totes - where's the good news my brotha !?!?!?
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It's a good place to get some fresh ink... Where's you at Totes? Give me a T for Texas and a T for... my avatar...all I see is T! How's mean old Frisco, T?
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Wading in a cold stream SSDD! Buzz says, Patch those sails and shine those rails! Happy Hump Day! Get that ratdog off my leg.
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Hey rrrrrgrrr, I though we both agreed no more mohawks or bling.
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Check my pulseIt don't change Stay Mr T Come shine or rain... I gave 48+ hrs...deleted, added new... As Zappa said you are what you is... Guess I'm mr T... ....and leave it on!!!!!!
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But a new one everyday ?It's like eddie Murphy taunting me with his ice cream "I got some Ice cream and you don't have none..." Hey rreggrrr, you'll shoot your eye out!
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In 1986 Jerry was seen in a red t-shirt. He looked like Jerry Claus, or a big strawberry, depending how hungry and high you were. The little elves on stage were mischievous little devils.
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Wait til the temp drops below 10F and go lick that metal pole over there... Wait I have to turn on my leg lamp..... To the moon Alice
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Hey Nanuk!!! Well we all need Someone we can bleed on.... You can't always get what you want....but if you're really really really lucky...with Ticketmaster....you get what you need! ....I'm not waiting on a lady...I'm just waiting on a friend And you can say it with Dead Flowers... We'll leave the light on for you, eh?
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I can't out my arms down ... No wait, that's just my snowsuit.Papa IS a rolling stone.
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Love, love, love this group !!! You guys are awesome !!! And greets from the air, in route from SFO back to my beloved Palm Beaches... ...where the weather suits my clothes :-) Speaking of, Buffett tomorrow night. Always a fun time hanging out with the parrot heads and with any luck, he'll do Scarlet (does a great version of that). Thank you Totes for that daily welcome update - dude, it makes our days !! I'm already fearing the post-Totem-mortem come the morning of 7/6/15. Hey now Doc, gimme a fix for that !! BTW, rrrrrgrrrrr, my brother, has that avatar God cast a spell on you dude? Go find a pic of Jerry in that red t-shirt, man. Giddy-up now on that. Alrighty now - got another 3 1/2 hours to go here, I'm thinking it's movie time :-) Have a great day campers and camperettes !!
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Trying to get snidely whiplash as my avatar... Now go untie Nell from the tracks before Casey Jones comes...round the bend.... Choo choo
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Trying to rig Horse up with rockin' sound system. Long run to Chicago and back. Gotta have good tunes. Horse still stubborn. Won't even consider sharing his CID Experience with me.
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maybe we can get our boys to make him an offer he can't refuse...
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isn't the only place in the USofA to celebrate Dingus, Chi town has a huge Polish population...
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isn't the only place in the USofA to celebrate Dingus, Chi town has a huge Polish population... Dyngus (or Dingus) Day falls on the Monday after Easter. Started in Poland as a way to provide merriment after the seriousness of Lent comes to an end. The tradition began when farm boys in Poland wanted to attract notice from the girls of their choice. It was custom to throw water and hit the girls on their legs with twigs or pussywillows. Cologne was used instead of water by the more gallant lads. The ladies would reciprocate by throwing dishes & crockery and Tuesday was their day of revenge, imitating the same tactics.
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Just announced the 400 theatres participating in this annual event. Check out fathom events.com to see if it's playing near you!
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Nice piece of history, growing up in NYC in a semi Polish household....I never heard of it....Moved to Buffalo, and after the first Easter , the following day.... I felt like Gregg Allman....tied to the Whipping Post....chained and bound....cute if not bizarre tradition.... Thanks for your Polish history insight.... maybe if I close my eyes and click my heels 3 times...I won't be Mt T anymore.... ....didn't work....
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I've lived in chicago all my life , know many of polish heritage and have never heard of the dingus. Sounds kinky but I will Google the Ding us.
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May 4. On fathom events.com Hope it comes to toronto...
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Jerry in red. If anyone was fortunate enough to pick up this gently used, '85 model 4XL t-shirt, including cigarette burn, at auction for $12-18k you might be able to trade it for obscenely-priced scalper pit passes to FTW. OK, let's not encourage bad behavior now, Bob. http://www.bonhams.com/auctions/20158/lot/3020/
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My Dear Jerry tix showed up in my inbox this morning. Something to keep me smiling on this rainy day.
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Holy shit it is a real Polish Celebration. In some regions boys dress as bears and spank girls with pussy willows.Gotta love that
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Those shows were great as was the entire summer 89 run....Thanks for the heads up Canada...