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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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love your comments! Canadian Dead songs....I've sent this link to my cuz in BC.....will tell him to join up......No, I don't speak or read French, but I can learn...........
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Does anyone know if I can park an RV @ or near HSBC See you at the show
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Je demeure à Montréal depuis 35 ans déjà. Je travaille à la Place des Arts (un complexe de 5 salles de spectacle) comme technicien de scène spécialisé en éclairage. Je suis entre autre chef-électrien en second à l'Opéra de MTL.J'espère qu'on pourra échanger des commentaires sur nos spectacles respectifs. A bientôt. Richard.
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C'est drôle Richard, car mon frère est chanteur d'Opéra et il travaillait avec l'atelier de l'Opéra de Mtl il y a 3 ans. Il a chanté plusieurs fois à la Place des Arts, plus récemment dans "Pearl Fishers" - son nom est Phillip Addis, baritone. Sa femme, Emily Hamper, accompagne les chanteurs au piano. Maintenant il voyage à qqpart de nouveau chaque mois, ce qui est un défi avec un enfant d'un an. J'aime ta carrière en éclairage. Je suis musicienne aussi, mais de la musique rock/reggae/funk, etc...
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version très kitch (décor, costumes) appréciée des amateurs. J'espère rencontrer ton frère lors de son prochain passage à Montréal. As-tu des enregistrements de ta musique? On pourrait en faire un "vine".
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Bonsoir Kirsten, j'ai lu sur "Dancin'" que tu as de très bonnes informations pour avoir beaucoup de plaisir cette fin-de-semaine à NY. Mon épouse Marjelaine et moi seront là aussi. Au plaisir de se rencontrer. Je te souhaite un miracle pour Uniondale. Nous en souhaitons un pour MSG. D'ici ce temps-là, essaie de dormir! ; )
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Merci pour le renseignement. J'ai placé un message à 3 endoits sur le site. Je touche du bois!.
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Crystal Journey has arrived in the United States for a 14 city tour along with seeing the Grateful "The" Dead 7 times in NY, NJ, DC, NC and VA. It was a very smooth and peaceful border crossing, a BIG smile from the pretty woman in the booth asking where we were going? to see the Grateful Dead I yelled with excitement. Photos and news will be updated as I have internet access. All Crystal Journey dates are on the performances page. Special FaceBook video on my fan page http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#/pages/David-Hickey/36486326581?ref=ts David Hickey Paiste Gongs and Quartz Crystal Bowls Sound Journey www.crystaljourney.ca
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Wow... very nice music David. Any chance of a pre dead parking lot performance???
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Un bon samaritain nous a proposé 2 billets à prix coutant que nous nous somment empressé d'accepter. J'aurai les billets à Uniondale. Trouvons un coin de rue pour se rencontrer si possible. Marjelaine et Richard.
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Il parait que vous avez trouvé vos billets pour MSG - Félicitations! On va s'embarquer sur le Ship of Fools avant le spectacle et on va essayer de rencontrer d'autres heads au Blarney pub pres de MSG. Aussi, j'aimerai aller à Uniondale avant, sinon pour le parking... a tantot k
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Merci. J'ai rendez-vous avec Monsieur Miracle vers 5 hres dans le stationnement en face de l'entrée principale du NC. Si tu es dans le coin, nous y seront.Bonne chance pour Nassau! Richard.
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All Canadian Heads going to the April 21st Buffalo show, Only 6 days to go!!! I can't beleive its about to happen. Long live the Dead. If you see me say hello. I'll be in the jean shirt with paint splatter up the front and the Steel Your Face logo on the back. The picture here is the shirt as a work-in-progress. It now has more colour and pops......... Still playing after all these years. Enjoy the show, Playing in the Tower with Eyes on Fire in El Paso with a Cat
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Way to go, Playin' !
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I cant wait, I am so excited. Hope to see you people there. Chris is very tall and will be driving a red ford ranger with Ontario plates. Have a grate day all !!!! ...Chris
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Got my tix for 4/22 through Condider it Dan now STILL WAITING for the GDTS tix.Only two more days of mail until I leave man am I sweating now. It would be something to have $250.00 go down the drain EH? Back in 85 the mail order tix from GDTS came in the day we left for Saratoga Springs show. I NEED A MIRICALE (mail delivery) Wish me luck pleaseeeeeeeeee.
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All the best to you G.C.
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I can't go anymore to this show and don't want the tix wasted! I have 4 that need use. I'm in Toronto, if anyone is going south for these shows. 416-709-7796.
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Hi all, I sure hope your tickets showed Chris.....:) Sorry about your luck st1free. :( Wholy Shyat am I so stressed!!! Oh well two days off with a Dead show in the middle should hopefully put a smile back on my face. Sure it will. I need a miracle too, hopefully theres one in store for me. Peace, Playing in the Tower with Eyes on Fire in El Paso with a Cat P.S. I fell better all ready just taking the time to draft up this e-mail. P.P.S. I will be away from my e-mail for a spell. P.P.P.S. Richard my time is not really mine for the next couple of weeks, don't think I'll be able to share the pics from tomorrows show until May. P.P.P.P.S. Peace to all.
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See ya tommorrow....bring rain gear !!!!! party on the parking ramp !!!
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A special wish for all of you who are heading up/down to Buffalo - safe travels, fun journeys, smooth crossings and a rockin good time!!! Get your groove on! I will be there in spirit. Love, K
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Allo Kirsten, on en parle bientôt. Richard.
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Well,Buffalo April 21st, 2009 - I'll try to be brief. Wow! The show/my head space was perfect. I walked out of the hotel room only to be passed by a lovely lady with a basket full of brownies and cookies. Needless to say I had a great trip at the show. Incredible performace. So many highlights. Met many good people had many concerns washed away had many high moments thoughout the concert. Perhaps the best for me was sitting down overcome with joy and laughter through Eyes of the World while the entire arena took off and headed into space. Needless to say that does not happen at every concert I have ever been to. Anyway, the boys really lifted the spirit - they do that so well don't they. Anyway, already looking forward to next year's show (fingers crossed). Peace, Playing in the Tower with Eyes on Fire in El Paso with a Cat P.S. Richard I took only 2 pics but do have some video, if I can find the time I'll try to post some. Hope you had a great show too! P.P.S. many of the performances from the buffalo show are on you tube.
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Hey Playin', got pics and videos from both. Lots of work, hope to be with you soon.Share the Love! Richard.
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Had a great time as well. I met lots of Canadian Heads but not you guys, mabey next time. We had 6th row center and danced the whole night. Super easy border crossing at Fort Erie. Empty Tim Horton cups on board are never questioned. Its like a passport and a good spot for goodies !!!! hahahahah Later ...Chris
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Salut Richard... hi everyone, well I'm still trying to come down from the wonderful adventure high - NYC and a Nassau 2nd set bonus after coming off the road 11h - MSG was something to behold... I'm happy to have shared it with the incredibly loud grooving crowd. A real treat. Some advice: when staying in NYC, the Chelsea Hotel is a must for any intrepid traveler. Richard: Je regrette de te manquer- c'est difficile de faire tout ce qu'on veut dans un groupe de 5. J'ai oublié comment ça traîne! Cependant, j'imagine que vous avez eu un weekend formidable. Il faudra se rencontrer un de ces jours. Rends-tu à Rothbury? For all you Can-heads - I hope you can make it down to Rothbury in Michigan for the 4th of July - we're gonna camp and jam our brains out.. Love, K
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C'était effectivement formidable. Nous avons rencontré Monsieur Miracle à l'heure dite à Nassau. Le spectacle était très bon, malgré la fatigue d'une longue journée commencée à 5 heures du matin. Après une bonne nuit de sommeil, nous avons passé la journée à se promener à Union square, Canal Street et Little Italy avant de "participer" à un excellent spectacle le soir venu. ENCORE!J'espère que tu continueras de donner de tes nouvelles. A la prochaine, Richard.
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A bientôt. Richard.
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Do we have to be from Québec? Merci =)
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was just thinking the same thing myself. Would just like to be able to post in french occasionally********************************** It's the end of the world as we know it, and I feel fine
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Richard and K, Tigerlilly and all those with the tenacity and or background for communicating in French please don't leave this site you are too much fun. Rothbury looks like so much fun too, I hope to be heading down with a couple of cousins and a friend or two......:) K, Jamming your brains out....sounds good......I'll bring my guitar.....was just jamming yesterday to my new GD playlist (586 live GD tracks that I listen too on random - love my new playlist - also heard an awesome version of Brokendown Palace from 95' with Bruce Hornsby). Had much fun jamming along with a 77' version of Fire on the Mountain.. bum bum-bum ba-bum bum bum, bum bum-bum ba bumpa bumpa bumpa bum.... Peace, Playing in the Tower with Eyes on Fire in El Paso with a Cat
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shure won't leave the place 'till the end of time. Seem's that everybody had a lot of fun on tour. Let spead the good vibrations and share the Love my Brothers and sisters!Richard.
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I'm feeling the ((((LOVE)))) Thanks Playin You know our Amour will not fade away This is my first time participating in an online community and I really love how much fun you guys and gals all are. It's been a fun tour so far - looking forward to meeting some of you at Rothbury. I'll be flying a Canadian flag so we'll be visible - gotta come by and PARTAY!!!
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Hi K (and all), This is also my first engagement in an online community. Flying the Canadian Flag - Wave that flag - excellent, (if we do make it - feeling pretty good about it - hope to be buying tickets tomorrow) I will keep an eye out for the flag and work my way to your group. Peace and smiles, Playing in the Tower with Eyes on Fire in El Paso with a Cat
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Well K and others going to Rothbury, Playing in the Tower with Eyes on Fire in El Paso with a Cat, will not be joining in the festivities at Rothbury this year (and what a line-up), anyway it promises to be amazing, I would have loved to be there to hear and see Dylan play with the Dead (undoubtedly you will be treated to that). I would have loved to see the Yonder Mountain String Band, The Cheese String Incident, Gov't Mule and Willie Nelson and his band too, oh well we can't win em' all! I look forward (kind of) to reading the highlights at this forum....... :( Sincerely, Playin'
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Aw, Playin, I know how sometimes we can't work it all out. Not so bad though, you did make it to SPRING TOUR 2009! I'll play some songs for you at Rothbury. Here's to all the friends we've made on the journey so far - peace and love! Keep posting. K
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pas mal de francophone ici c est sympa et ca fait plaisir a lire richard , j attends avec impatience ta revue de concert
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Ha! C'est un grand compliment - Je crois que Richard et toi sont les seuls francos - moi j'ai appris mon français en écoooole..+) Soyez le bienvenue ici - et merci pour ton invitation au forum qc. As-tu eu la chance d'assister à un de ces fameux spectacles? Salut, Kirsten
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HAPPY MAY 24 EVERYBODY!! It's starting out in traditional style here in Ontario - rainy! Ha... everyone always tries to camp this weekend. I still can't figure out why it's not next weekend, being Sunday the 24th and all... anyway, Happy early Birthday, Queenie Vic, Bobby Dylan, Miles Davis, my brother Phil and me!!! Gotta love how they always have fireworks on our birthday - set me up for a self-centred life for sure! Love, K
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Hey Frenchdead, je suis bien occupé ces temps-çi, Je te promets de le faire aussitôt que j'ai l'occasion.Kerstin, nous te souhaitons toutes les chansons que tu préfères à Rothbury (avec quelque surprises quand même). Partageons l'AMOUR! Richard.
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nan , pas vu le groupe , je pense qu un show en europe , londres a la rigueur est utopique
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Hi K, I've heard the May "2-4" holiday is always the Monday before the 24th (unless the 24th is itself a Monday). Playin'
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Hey Kirsten, Playin' , Frenchdead et les frères et soeurs DH. J'ai finalement mis quelques photos de ma famille sur mon profil. Vous pourrai maintenant nous reconnaitre si vous nous croiser sur la (Shakedown) rue.Partageons l'AMOUR! Richard.
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Hey Richard, It paid off. I could actually understand most of your message and a cool translation option turned it into this: Hey Kirsten, Playin', Frenchdead and brothers and sisters DH. I finally put some photographs of my family on my profile. You will be able to now recognize us if you to cross us on (Shakedown) the street. Let us share the LOVE! Richard. I did I like those pics especially the one of you and Marjelaine. (Her shirt is awesome too!) Thanks for sharing, I hope to do the same someday soon. Peace, Playing in the Tower with Eyes on Fire in El Paso with a Cat
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Right on the spot, Playin'. On se reparle.bientôt.
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I don't know about you guys, but I'm still BUZZING from the shows I saw in April - they really kicked off a killer spring season for me - breaking from the routine and opening up many new possibilities. The magic is still with me and the friends I've met this spring are really solid. I'd like to thank you all in this forum for being present, kind and sparklingly-fun. I really hope to meet you someday soon. Lake Huron and Montreal aren't really that far away.... May the magic and power of this springtime bring renewed energy to all your adventures. Love, K
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J'arrive du travail. Content d'avoir des nouvelles. Je n'écoute que des cd de la tournée dans mon auto. Je suis toujours sur le "buzz" du mois d'avril. Si tu passe dans le coin, ne te gène surtout pas pour me contacter.Share the LOVE! Richard.