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When a blind man takes your hand and says dont you see? Those who choose to lead must follow But if you fall, you fall alone You didn't mean goodbye, you meant please don't let me go--how was I supposed to know....... Nothing is for certain it can always go wrong Watch your speed

Hey are you Covid vaccinated? Well no, I am not comfortable with the vaccine. Hey, are you HPV(warts) vaccinated? I just want to know because I saw you use the bathroom, and I have to go now. just want to make sure your not given me warts. ---No, I am not HPV vaccinated. ----Awkward Hey baby, when is the last time you were tested? Tested for what? Everything...HIV, HSV, HPV, Sphyills, gonoreah, crabs, UTI. Is the guy above your friend? He does not have HPV vaccine. Have you ever used toliet after him? Sweetie----pulls out cell phone----here is official list of all my vaccines. I even got a rabies one. OMG, it hurt, but we are good. I may have to stop however because of my diabetes. If I go into coma, just put something sweet in my mouth and I will come out of it. ----Awesome!!!!!! Hey Jim, sorry to hear about your mom. Covid took her fast. Yea...was she vaccinated, no. Wow, sounds like it was her fault for dying when she could of prevented. Yea, it reminds me that I need a prostrate exam to make sure I can prevent any possible cancers. Good idea, my wife just got a shingles vaccine because she saw all the pain I went through. Also, they saved her left breast with early breast cancer detection with her yearly mamo gram. That's just great. Its awesome we can stop natural selection, continue living, passing off our genes to our kids who will then pass on our defective genes to their kids. Medicine is just wonderful for the human race as a species. We will all be really set when shit really hits the fan. Not only that, we can live longer while being less healthy, on the burdens of other. Not only that, the media is now celebrating the little to large unhealthy look. They are marketing it as sexy. Americas health advancements. Just amazing and awesome. Some people even complain about not knowing how to be healthy. There may just be a change coming. Now that Micky D workers are making 18-20 hour locally and cost of fast food going up, it may actually be cheaper to buy brocilli than fast food. Cant you just grow broccoli in your back yard? No, that takes to much time. Besides I don't know how to. Who knows how to grow their own food? We make where food comes from irrelevant, dissociated from ourselves, make where you eat appealing, emotional, economical, class laden, and most of all---processed. Sorry------we think we are so human, but we have been spending our lives dehumanizing ourselves under some guise of progression. What have we progressed too? Opinions, action, diluted votes, sub par candidates, lesser of evils when the whole point of our government is to remove evils and impediments for individual growth----not around the waist. Virginia had force sterilization when I was a child. I think vaccinations as well if I wanted to attend school. I was happy to find out my mom only took a little thalidomide while pregnant, and that polio was eradicated by a earlier generation at the cost of possible HIV in my generation. How does anyone force another to put something in their bodies they don't want. If your a girl its called RAPE and its illegal. Break it down and you will see the comparison. I think I have trust in the free market on this one. That's a chapter or two and not meant for this forum. Lot of words to throw out. Most only makes sense to me-----For full disclosure---I got two doses of Pfizer and will get a booster after 6 months. My risk benefit analysis came to conclusion it was best to get vaccinated. I have kids and do not want them anymore effected by this virus. I wish more people would get the vaccine. I wish the socio-political nature of the vaccine was not so polarized. Cant everyone see it as a Tetanus shot? I pause my feelings, as I would give serious offense to myself if I did not bow to what it means to be a individual with self determination in a country that is struggling with our constitutional freedoms. Resist any mandates any government tries to put upon you that is beyond the scope of power in which the politic body gives them. It is your civic virtue to do so!!!

All life is political!!! Music, is probably one of the most political polarizers that ever existed. Through song. Have we not all found solace in music that in itself has a message. DSO PLEASE DO NOT EVER STOP PLAYING MORNING DEW!!!!! Politics is in everything we do. Our freedoms are intertwined with political concepts, documents, active legislation and interpretation. Driving is political. It once was 55, then unlimited in Montana until judicial review. Abortion, smoking, cannabis, speech, hate speech, free movement, Commerce Clause(this one deserves capitals), health care, mail deliveries, quality of air we breath, water we drink, food we consume, drugs we take, some that mother give you do nothing at all, go ask Alice........ Our whole existence is political. Part of the beauty of GD!!!! I mean, I would have no problem doing a shakedown with Anne Coulter!!!! No problem at all!!! Those tight dresses she wears as she espouses her political rhetoric, wait, my attraction and and open discussion about sexualizing this person with a mind by commenting on her tight dresses---me too--lgbt---just being black---its all and everything in our lives are political. I do pay to see the music. I dont pay to hear political commentary, but wait, if I really know the music, I also know that I am paying for political commentary. US BLUES? Steal my wife ruined my life, and not even a goat to pet. I never learned to duck, stupid people face things head on with blind faith and a valor that gets them killed. As many of our brother and sisters have faced in "American" events, conflicts, wars. To believe you give your life so those you love may keep the lives they have, the guarantees of rights that prohibit government behaviors, trampled on by almost all administrations. The great society that enslaved a race that was claimed to need saving. Institutions that cost millions of lives but are free from penalties that any of us would face if the same acts were committed. Trump would of saved millions of lives if the vaccines were released earlier, before the election. But, we needed to trust the science. Now, 1 person overides a panel of experts about boosters. Where is the science. Why is the media, something we are exposed to everyday weighted towards one side than the other? When another group comes along and plays the same game, they are labeled as the mouth for a particular party. West Virginia at the moment is the fulcrum for our country's sanity. WHAT IS AMERICAN LIFE WITH OUT A POLITICAL LIFE? May not be popular but those who do not see every movement we make through space and time in our geographic location is based on political decisions be it past, present or near future. I want DSO to make money so they continue and get to see them more. As a business, they will do better once Covid-19 goes away. I am ok with DSO throwing out their self interested ideas. I love them throwing out their self interested music. They make money playing GD. Its in their interest to play good GD consistently to pack shows. Many of us are ok with that? HIV is a transmittable disease. It took out a lot of people in a horrible way. They have drugs now that can prevent the spread. Government should force all sexually active people to take these drugs to prevent HIV which has killed many more people than Covid!!!! Hope some take the time and learn about how our country's politics evolved and produce one of the best governing system that ever existed. Then read Tocqueville..... Your lives are political whether you want them to be or not. The music you love, is absolutely political. Beat it on down the line...labor unions-----who wants to make $5 a day? We live in a world of Covid-----Please allow me to live my life as long as my behavior does not interfere with the rights bestowed upon my fellow person. Not being vaccinated does not interfere with the rights of my fellow person. The thing our great political system not only ignores but discourages is natural selection. Natural Selection is political but with a feminized society not as altruistic as indifferent lead by mass media, we forget, WE ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR OURSLEVES!!!!! DSO wants to share their opinion, so what------you going to tell Phil to shut up about his donating liver to old alcoholics speech? I mean, he really should say, dont drink. Opinions, I used to have many. Now, mine our more few. I have learned my opinions change the more I learn and the more I get to have reasonable discourse with intelligent people that look deeper into issues. Just as there is always a person behind a pretty face, there is institutional constructs, philosophical attachments, and depths of understanding of what it really means to be free and how we have been allowing our freedom to erode as we share less space with more people and disconnecting ourselves from nature into our own arbitrary construct of opinion making.

Did you make it to this show Vegas? If you did, super happy. Crazy setlist, and one that probably stirred the inner and outer dancer inside you. However, did you go out to Cinci and avoid Park City? I am way cooler than Teacher Matt-(Sorry Coach---Dont take offense!!)---We would of loved to have picked up Vegas in Vegas and head out to Moroni's promised land. Nevertheless, looks like you had a good run with some good people!!! That is a big compliment Vorty!!! Keep the game going, many here love playing.

They did have a taper. I saw him set up in front of that middle tent. I believe. Thanks for sharing!! Lisa kicks ass!!! Janis would be proud as we are!!!

Damn---a Nak? That was and maybe still is high tech. Nak's were what my taper friend used. Those decks were like shining gold in my eyes as a little rat. Did not know they made them for cars back then. I could see your friends reaction John. You knew what his reaction would be when he declined your request to bring music. I bet you had some anticipation about letting that guy into your car to see your system. If you had a Nak, you spared the expense for quality speakers. Assumption, but knowing your post and rep over the years---plus, you had a Nak in your car-----My guess you giggled inside when that guy saw your system and in a split second------felt embarrassed by turning your request down, and immediately forgot that embarrassment with excitement to see how his precious recordings would sound in your top end system. I bet he got up to his apartment faster than he got down!!!! Thanks for sharing that story----visualizing the story and human emotional reaction of your friend---i laughed my ass off-----

I don't recall. My parents, younger.....had 8tracks and records. They had kids, had less money for updated equipment for equipment now dominated by 2 little kids. Most parents know kids take over parents time and stuff. Dont buy anything new and nice unless you hide it from kids. I took electronics apart all the time...since I knew the beauty of screw driver and the possibility of doing what those two kids did in the movie "Weird Science". The transition from 8track and vinyl to cassettes. We had full vinyl of Grease, with the double inset. We had Micheal Jackson's Thriller with similar double vinyl and inset of the album. Then it was just radio and church music as parents dropped me off at Treasure Island....Jerry Falwell's summer camp for poor southern baptist who needed cheap day/overnight care during summer while for their children while Jerry got to enlist young converts. Oddly, it was not a few years later I found a piece of paper and listening to the Grateful Dead was the most religious experience to date. I guess the first cassette I received was from a girl who made me a mix tape in 5th grade. Used my sisters player and she flipped--so mom bought me my own player. 6th grade, I hooked up with this older crowd. 6ft tall, I lied about my age from 11 to 15. 11 year olds are always surprised to see people do the things Nancy Reagan told us was horrible. Well...Nancy, I found those Maxwell XL's and WOW------wow---I spent so much money on those tapes after finding a taper. My transition was hard and immediate. Between girls making tapes, WOW, and finding the music that it works with----I found my musical destiny around 87---which would also be when I really found the magnetic lengths of the most expensive musical endeavor of me life.

Tonight was a well orchestrated masterpiece. Lisa crushed it for sure. She took a little piece of my heart tonight and left it on the dance floor!!! Thank you Lisa... We love your pipes!!! The China sandwich? DSO performed it with the musical authority they are well known for. The dance was top notch. These shows brought out the best type of people. Smiles, energy, hugs, love all around and in no short supply. It does not get any better unless we had another two nights!!!! Love and already miss you all. I have my CDL, maybe I can help drive? Tonight was special....it was one of those nights you remember and cherish.

I don't understand EZ E, but I liked your comment anyways. i will give you benefit of any doubt your words kind and intentions pure:}!!!! even if i dont understand----- the tears are now starting...its over....it moves on...its now memories and no longer action. Potential to kinetic energy neither created or destroyed....if true why the joy to void. I miss it already. Love my fans and love those I am a fan of......be well, be safe, be healthy, but most of all have LOVE....if not with another for yourself and another will find you!!!! Good job tonight Scotty!!!! Be a kind time if the keys were filled with a familiar friend. This weekend was perfect with perfect people. Thank you DSO for bringing together another chapter of divine time.

As far as I remember there was a invite in helping your execute your plan. My guess it was executed only half ass😁!!! I knew you would be up but you were not up with me. Phone is no excuse. you could of got me a uber to hang out. What happened to good ole days when we stayed up and made rude and disgraceful comments about all things inappropriate? If that what settling down means, than I am happy my wife left me for less attractive but more financially secure men. Basically, men who cant dance and get down!!! TMI----never went to sleep....excitement is just to hard to handle. And we miss you brother!!

OMG---I am the only one still up. This seems to be a consistent issue with this community. Had to repeat. What a awesome night in PC. Utah is such a magical place. The build up from Asheville on to some eventful days and nights in the Utah desert, flash floods, fires, onto Timpanogos Aspen Grove, up some serious elevation back down through some majestic canyons into they valley of deers. Saw more deers in Coyote Gulch, but saw more dancing bears at Dear Valley. I pinch myself, I have to....I find myself in the most awesome of places with the most awesome of people in our community. Always room for more family, but those that are here make it feel warm. The past year with covid and other obstacles have made for a disconnect that many of us have experienced. Its cliche, but so true for me and my ride on this bus.......the heart grows fonder....time away, reconnecting.....I have made a point to ask questions and get to know people i have known for near a decade now. The time away......sure, we miss the music, the party, the fun, but I miss the connection I have with others through this music. To smile with another whose life is completely and almost opposite of your own but shares the same love and meaning of this music. Its with out words. I have none to give the feeling justice. No doubt, we all sacrifice something for this. Its not cheap, its consuming, those who love us that dont understand, wont ever understand. It is at times a battle to do what makes us happy. Why cant every night? Be tonight? Or last night? As a friend so wisely says, Praise DSO,.......Praise DSO for sure-----they keep the magic and connections alive, real, and meaningful. I may be the only one still awake, but I am dancing in so many minds breathing for another night...tonight!!! Got good music post show tonight. Really good music. I got two shows tonight!!!! It was good to see DSO's support!!! Life is tough, divorce sucks, lawyers love drama, kids growing,,,,their struggles yours..covid...I got high energy hours shared with high quality people that took all that all away and somehow made it ok to be human again. To feel human again. It is with out a doubt and without no reasonable argument to contrary that seeing the Utah skies turn blue while still basking in the previous hours glory is the best medicine for life...right now, at this moment!!!!! I get to do it all over again in hours!!!! The dance vibe is top notch. Utah is filled with beautiful people and I got to see some of the most beautiful people from all over dancing in front of my eyes. I got to join them!!! I got to join beautiful people from all over dancing to beautiful music sharing beautiful motions that deliver beautiful smiles, hugs, and kisses . Until next time!!!! Love this family!!!!

OMG-----I am the only one still up. This seems to be a consistent issue for this community. Tonight was and should be already posted. I think I am on the wrong page. Highlights to come.

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Asheville is good fun. Orange Peel sort of blows. Asheville not known to be a hard ass curfew town, but who knows these days. Definitely a hippy town compared to mine. .....PG.......Even if a Queen Jane----wont you come and see me------I forget thats a song to your dislike. If they do a Queen Jane, we could be lucky enough to get a Desolation-----I bet I would still seeing you dancing approximately!! Getting on the road in 30 heading out towards Western NC. Good crowd showing up for these shows!!!

Looks like the nights will be cool. More concerned about the air quality. Thankful Parleys canyon fire got drenched. No complaints for monsoon moisture. 9000ft--TB-----you should have some good RBC count coming into a higher altitude show. Jealous. Nothing more fun than coming down in elevation for high energy music....not sure what 2,000 ft elv does for you but its an extra kick for sure!!! defintely a hoodie for set break!!!

I saw it too. Great doc. Keith Richards talks about when CB smacked him for touching his guitar. Don't touch another mans stick fool. This aint England and we aint no Beatles. Keith seemed to enjoy it. If your going to be bitch slapped, let it be Berry instead of Jerry. --note--I am not important enough to be political correct!!!

Why do none of you all have GDTFB with any contribution and order of any other songs. I can not tell you what comes before or after, but I have heard more GDTFB than not. Love it when they come out of a slow song into...bn det datta bn det datta...with a Jerry lead in to cement the bands direction!!! Flipping amazing The worse but still the best is when they do a around around going into a GDTFB, or some other high energy song. It makes for dancing to GDTFB a heart attack or stroke away. Such high power raw energy with no ability to not smile----I am exhausted already knowing I will get at least one in the next couple weekends!!!! Ashville--->Escalante staircase-->Park City!!!!!! bn dette da da det da dey dont want to be treated this a way!!! Going were the water taste like wine!!! Where nothing else can make me feel so fine----be dancing in PC on top of a silver mine----with some friends who are divine-----its going to be good sweet music!!! Even for this kook!!! All I feel is yippy ki yayo---:}!!!!

Have fun this weekend!! I personally think you made a good choice for DSO over JRAD. Distorted Dead has never been a thing for me!!! But to each his own. Since you saving money, you should consider PC shows!!!! Still a bed for you and your princess!!!

Sorry about the rain out for those who went. I would of been ok for that desolation. That is my white whale that I have been searching for a long time. Have got some awesome music, but....that desolation is still in my wheel house to see. Hope tonight the rain holds off. Be safe and dance awesome!!!

Alls good

I will say, I have life long friends because of this place. They may be distant but never so far. How many out of the way rides I have received because I woke up late, got stuck with a one legged women--who mind you hid it well until.....runs with out a worry. I would have never got so much beautiful sounds if it was not for this gathering point. I never would of had such fulfilling friendships if I never came on here. Hearing stories from the past, I am still surprised I have some of those friendships, but people are accepting and rooted by common bonds for the experience, love and life that is GD/DSO. Hell in bucket from Carolina to Escalante!!!! Never would of transpired if not for the work TR puts in. Never would of seen a dance floor move like chess pieces from a T from Texas, or a dog so Rude he sent me out to face the security---"I am not a child!!!!" or a miracle to Jamaica, the wisdom of a Vegas and Dr. B, the crazy of a Mason, and the shared tears for a sweet Tara. The little I have given over the years is nothing compared to the new perspectives gifted and the wonderful though dysfunctional characters who have shared. Not sure you will get the answers you want, but spend enough time and you will get the answers you need!!!

Things change over time. Cost of running the site is not a question I ever asked TR. Never thought my place to know. TR gets the proceeds and we trust he puts it to good use. My guess is he never gets enough for what he does. Labor of love is never truly compensated by the pennies received. Thanks TR for all that you do!!!!

Give a little bit as it goes a long way. Like Rude above, I too met many from this place including Rude---Blk Mountain by random in that god awful KOA. In all honesty, this place was my little sanctuary when things got really bad. Poured my heart out here---and people stepped in with good reassurance life was not over, just changing!!! TR has done a lot for this community. We have a special place that is consistent and stable. Even if you hop off the bus, you have place to come back to when you want to ride again. Giving is what we are all about!!!! I just did my part!!

Figured out

in 24 hours will know if taking the western trail back to where I belong. PC is good elevation so not worried about any heat wave even if one is. Its a dry heat at perfect elevation for a good dance party. Be good if Scotty played some tunes post show. If going, hopefull to hit Escalante Staircase. Will find place to stay tomo if I get the green light which looks pretty good to date!!!! And yes, Weir and Barlow are correct---the Mormon girls are great---least when I was fit and not balding!!!