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  • #261
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    Said it so nice, I had to say it twice!
    Whoopsy. :-)
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    The Fat Man Still Rocks!
    Listening to the Crossroads Festival, I couldn't help but think where Jerry would be now. At 65 he could have still been rocking. Hell, BB King looked and sounded pretty good and he's 81. I'm sure I'm preaching to the choir here, but damn if the GD are still not my favorite band ever. I listen to a bunch of others and there is nobody, NOBODY that did what the Grateful Dead did. The lyrics, the sound, the full spectrum of music they produced is still unique. I love popping on a Jerry Garcia Band concert or a Dead Show from way back when and telling my kids "I was there!". They (10 & 6) can pick Jerry out without me even telling them who is playing. Tonight, I'll suck down a cold one and dust off those rusty strings and play some Jerry Tunes. Happy Birthday! Sorry we fans made your life so insane but that was in the cards. Diamond Jim
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    Happy Jerry Day
    We shall live again, we shall live again, 
We shall live again, shake out the ghost dance. 
 Holy! Holy! Holy! Holy! Holy! Holy! The world is holy! The soul is holy! The skin is holy!    The nose is holy! The tongue and cock and hand    and asshole holy! Everything is holy! everybody's holy! everywhere is    holy! everyday is in eternity! Everyman's an    angel! The bum's as holy as the seraphim! the madman is    holy as you my soul are holy! The typewriter is holy the poem is holy the voice is    holy the hearers are holy the ecstasy is holy! Holy Peter holy Allen holy Solomon holy Lucien holy    Kerouac holy Huncke holy Burroughs holy Cassady    holy the unknown buggered and suffering    beggars holy the hideous human angels! Holy my mother in the insane asylum! Holy the cocks    of the grandfathers of Kansas! Holy the groaning saxophone! Holy the bop    apocalypse! Holy the jazzbands marijuana    hipsters peace & junk & drums! Holy the solitudes of skyscrapers and pavements! Holy    the cafeterias filled with the millions! Holy the    mysterious rivers of tears under the streets! Holy the lone juggernaut! Holy the vast lamb of the    middle class! Holy the crazy shepherds of rebellion    Who digs Los Angeles IS Los Angeles! Holy New York Holy San Francisco Holy Peoria &    Seattle Holy Paris Holy Tangiers Holy Moscow    Holy Istanbul! Holy time in eternity holy eternity in time holy the    clocks in space holy the fourth dimension holy    the fifth International holy the Angel in Moloch! Holy the sea holy the desert holy the railroad holy the    locomotive holy the visions holy the hallucinations    holy the miracles holy the eyeball holy the    abyss! Holy forgiveness! mercy! charity! faith! Holy! Ours!    bodies! suffering! magnanimity! Holy the supernatural extra brilliant intelligent    kindness of the soul! ----------------- walking along in the Mission in the rain, And the seasons they go round and round And the painted ponies go up and down We're captive on the carousel of time We can't return we can only look Behind from where we came And go round and round and round In the circle game May your hands always be busy, May your feet always be swift, May you have a strong foundation When the winds of changes shift. May your heart always be joyful, May your song always be sung, May you stay forever young, Forever young, forever young, May you stay forever young.
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    miss you more than words can say. happy birthday wherever you are!! nothing left to do but smile, smile, smile
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    Happy Birthday Jerry!!!!
    What a great day this is :) You changed my life Jerry - Thank You.
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    Happy Birthday Jer
    You are my Shining Star
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    Happy Birthday Jerry
    May we all smile,smile, smile filled with the joy he brought to our hearts through his guitar, voice and songs and bring that smile to others. Peace, pleasant thoughts and creative energy to all of you, my new friends on the forum. Hal Do I contradict myself? Very well then I contradict myself, (I am large, I contain multitudes.) Walt Whitman-Song of Myself
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    ...shall we go, you and I while we can... Let me be the first to wish Jerry Garcia a Happy 65th Birthday! Remember all the good he radiated...As the small sign in the Buddhist Temple in Calcutta reads..."For Jerry Garcia,May He Have An Auspicious Rebirth"
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    want the sink
    i read that item in this sunday's paper. i do need a new kitchen sink. hmm, i'll be checking out e=bay that week, even if out of curiousity alone. nothing left to do but smile, smile, smile
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Submitted by naataanii on Mon, 06/30/2008 - 09:08

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Jerry's blue neoprene guitar strap, Anyone know what brand or model this guitar strap is? Walk in Peace all. SGP
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Submitted by c_c on Fri, 07/04/2008 - 05:59

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one more here, got some computer access today:
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Submitted by grdaed73 on Fri, 08/01/2008 - 05:02

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY JERRY!PEACE : )
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Submitted by reedchris on Fri, 08/01/2008 - 05:04

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Happy Birthday Jerry!
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Submitted by Frankly on Fri, 08/01/2008 - 05:34

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FOR HAVIN LET US BEING PART OF YOUR INCREDIBLE TALENT AND THE MOMENTS OF PURE JOY ENCOUTERED WHILE LISTENING TO YOU AND THE BOYS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!H A P P Y B I R T H D A Y , J E R R Y !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! **************************** P E A C E & L O V E ************************************
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Submitted by AnalogKid on Fri, 08/01/2008 - 07:43

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Thanks for all the music and inspiration that you shared without conditions. Thanks for channeling something beautiful into the world that changed so many people's lives for the better.
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Submitted by Mr. Pid on Fri, 08/01/2008 - 08:17

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Wherever you are, and everywhere you still are. Conversation is always more interesting than recitation, so speak your mind and not someone else's.
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Submitted by gr8ful77 on Fri, 08/01/2008 - 08:30

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Here's wishing you a very Happy Birthday Jerry! Wherever you happen to be, we are sending you all our love on this very special day. It's been too long since I last saw your smilin' face, however your music still brightens my every day! I love and miss you more than you know! Happy Birthday!
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Submitted by iknowurider on Fri, 08/01/2008 - 09:29

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Been thinking about this day all week. Gonna take it easy tonight & have some Non-Moments of Silence, lost in your music. "Dust off thos Rusty strings just one more time..." PEACE
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Submitted by rambelinbearis… on Fri, 08/01/2008 - 10:23

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happy birthday to u happy birthday to u happy birthday r brother jerry o how we all dearly miss u "i have a lovely view of heavin but i would rather b with u "
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Submitted by reedchris on Fri, 08/01/2008 - 11:31

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I wish that we could all post together more often. Happy B-Day to Jerry! Thanks everyone, my tears are not alone. Much love. Chris, Mary, and Brody
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Submitted by Drumhead on Fri, 08/01/2008 - 11:49

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What would have been your 66th Birthday! Best wishes to you Jerry! "Let there be songs to fill the air"
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Submitted by Anomalator on Fri, 08/01/2008 - 13:16

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Happy Jerry day to all my brothers and sisters out there. Words can't even begin to describe how much I miss Jerry and that special magic that was a Dead show. It was, and still is, an honor and a privilege to be a part of it all. The Bus may have slowed a bit, but it hasn't stopped! Peace
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Submitted by Diamondfire on Fri, 08/01/2008 - 13:31

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Fare you well my honeyFare you well my only true one All the birds that were singing Have flown except you alone Goin to leave this Broke-down Palace On my hands and my knees I will roll roll roll Make myself a bed by the waterside In my time - in my time - I will roll roll roll In a bed, in a bed by the waterside I will lay my head Listen to the river sing sweet songs to rock my soul River gonna take me Sing me sweet and sleepy Sing me sweet and sleepy all the way back back home It's a far gone lullaby sung many years ago Mama, Mama, many worlds I've come since I first left home Goin home, goin home by the waterside I will rest my bones Listen to the river sing sweet songs to rock my soul Goin to plant a weeping willow On the banks green edge it will grow grow grow Sing a lullaby beside the water Lovers come and go - the river roll roll roll Fare you well, fare you well I love you more than words can tell Listen to the river sing sweet songs to rock my soul
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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Fri, 08/01/2008 - 13:34

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There are things you can replace, and others you can not. And Jerry, you are in the latter category, my old friend. Thank you Jer, for all you gave, you made this a better place for so many of us. Rest in peace Jerry, sleep in the stars. You will never be forgotten, your music will continue to bring pleasure to millions of folks until the end of time.
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Submitted by pkpotter on Fri, 08/01/2008 - 14:40

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Words cannot begin to describe how much we miss you. You are part of the molecules of our minds and our souls. Tonight I will look out into the big starry sky and hope to see you standing on the moon. peace and love,happiness and hope,pk
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Submitted by pkpotter on Fri, 08/01/2008 - 16:01

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Excellent essay by a very gifted poet. First time I have read it. Seems we are all riding on the big blue ball together in life and in spirit. The spirit can change the planet far beyond our steps on earth. In lifes like Jerry's, we all have and will continue to benefit from his spirit and his love. what a wonderful world.
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Submitted by docks of the city on Fri, 08/01/2008 - 19:55

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I first heard the Dead in 1966. The times were and continued to be heartwrenching. When the Dead came out with this song I don't think I was the only one who felt like I was taken under the wing of the Dead. Jerry Garcia and family moved me then and does to this day. How very fortunate we are to know this man, this band, this music.
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Submitted by silentlyscreaming on Tue, 10/07/2008 - 17:19

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These two songs, on a good night really show how much Brent and Jerry had a major connection. Brent would just fuel Jerry's fire and vice verse. It gives me chills to see Jerry so happy and animated. By the way, I have friends that hate Brent's voice, but I feel he is incredibly under appreciated. I love his voice, it seems to melt beautifully with Bob and JG. Regardless of your views on the vocals, the only player as good or better, in my opinion would be Hornesby. JG and Brent would just start a back and forth that Bob seemed oblivious to. Watch the DVD's if you don't believe.Peace, Kenton
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Submitted by c_c on Sat, 10/11/2008 - 16:24

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Mission In The Rain Lyrics: Robert Hunter Music: Jerry Garcia I turn and walk away Then I come round again Looks as though tomorrow I'll do pretty much the same I must turn down your offer But I'd like to ask a break You know I'm ready to give anything For anything I take Chorus Someone called my name you know I turned around to see It was midnight in the mission and the bells were not for me Come again Walking along in the mission in the rain Come again Walking along in the mission in the rain Ten years ago I walked this street, my dreams were riding tall Tonight I would be thankful Lord, for any dreams at all Some folks would be happy just to have one dream come true But everything you gather is just more that you can lose [chorus] All the things I planned to do, I only did half way Tomorrow will be Sunday, born of rainy Saturday There's some satisfaction in the San Francisco rain No matter what comes down, the mission always looks the same [chorus]
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Submitted by Gypsy Cowgirl on Sun, 10/12/2008 - 18:53

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"Walking along in the mission in the rain" Mission district of SF, after getting out of court on some ticket thing ( & getting out of the ticket)...about 1976 or so......the song ringing through my head @ the time............xoxo Gypsy Cowgirl
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Submitted by c_c on Wed, 01/07/2009 - 17:15

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as most of us know, Jerry lost the first two joints of his 'middle' finger in an accident when his brother Tiff chopped it off. Jerry was around 4 years old. here's the trippy hippie questions of the day: 1) had Jerry ever given anybody 'the finger' with his right hand before his finger got chopped off? 2) was Tiff the very first recipient of Jerry giving somebody 'the finger' with his right hand after the bandage came off? 3) in his adult years, did Jerry tend to give people 'the finger' with his left or right hand? been wondering about all of that for a long number of years... ( -; peace.
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Submitted by marye on Wed, 01/07/2009 - 17:29

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welcome back!:-)
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Submitted by Mr. Pid on Wed, 01/07/2009 - 19:20

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Can't answer any of those, Joe, but I do seem to recall that the new Senator from Minnesota once offered to have Jerry give the "finger" to someone on Halloween night in 1980... All you had to do was give generously to Jerry's Kids! Conversation is always more interesting than recitation, so speak your mind and not someone else's.
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Submitted by c_c on Wed, 01/07/2009 - 19:53

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thankx, marye. I also remember hearing a story about a dude who saw Jerry before some show, must have been 88 thereabout, post-coma Jerry; maybe walking around, anyways, Garcia was smoking a ciggarette, and the dude yelled out 'hey Jerry, I heard you quit smoking' to which Garcia replied with a stubby, right handed middle finger gesture type of reaction with a smile as he did it. that is the only confirmed rumor of which finger Garcia used in his adult life, though this is only anecdotal evidence and hardly enough to form of a sample to gather the proper level of statistical integrity. ( -; apart from Polo and breeding Arabian horses.... Garcia was a real pip. a real pip. peace.
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Submitted by c_c on Sat, 01/17/2009 - 23:27

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can't never get tired of this clip: missin' Jerry real bad today... seeing this makes me smile. peace.
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Submitted by grdaed73 on Sat, 01/17/2009 - 23:55

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thx, ccejjjjjjjjjjjjjjjj! i remember sneaking to the tv in the basement to watch playboy after dark as a kid (probably 13-14), i think it was wgn in chicago, it was on real late, and i saw THIS show. how could ya forget that poncho. another one of those brushes with my future before i knew... it would still be a few years before i found myself escaping though the lily field : ) peace
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Submitted by Moye on Sun, 01/18/2009 - 00:05

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Didn't Jerrys brother aXidently chop off his finger while chopping wood at a young age? So iv'e heard somewhere.Phatmoye
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Submitted by c_c on Sun, 01/18/2009 - 01:42

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nah, phatmoye; the story about Garcia and his brother was just for the press releases because the truth is too shocking; Jerry lost the tip of his finger in a poker game. ( -; peace.
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Submitted by grdaed73 on Sun, 01/18/2009 - 20:05

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yeah, it was them ace's running up and down his sleeve that did the digit in, just as the queen of diamonds was hittin' full shine! ;-
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Submitted by The Mind Traveler on Wed, 02/04/2009 - 17:07

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I'd have to say my favorites are 1. Tiger, 2. Wolf 3. Bean I love every single thing about the Tiger's tone. "There ain't no revolution, it's evolution, but every time I'm in Georgia I eat a peach for peace." -Duane Allman
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Submitted by JackstrawfromC… on Wed, 02/04/2009 - 18:58

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Man that may just be the coolest thing I have ever seen ccs gone. Wow I am really missing Jerry right about now too. "Half of my life I spent doing time for some other f@#ker's crime. The other half found me stumbling around drunk on burgundy wine"