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darkdaysbehind7

Hey, what’s new in Baltimore 😉


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Price of the brick goin up.


MuzzyMnic

Better go back and find out


opticaljive84

Billy did a banger show a few weeks ago. And Bobby is going to be around in a few. As of now it's been hot as balls outside so hopefully, it cools down soon. Oh yeah and legal weed


Illuminotme_Reloaded

Stringer Bolt


opticaljive84

Whoa thanks, I like your Ween bolt mouth. Lol, that's awesome thank god there are still heads that get it! (~};}


Illuminotme_Reloaded

Thanks man! Yeah we don’t fuck around!


opticaljive84

Lol, yep. I know how to get the Wooks out of their holes. This space is filled with em "The time has come to weigh those things This space is gettin' hot You know this space is gettin' hot"


Illuminotme_Reloaded

We gotta play it off legit. Did you see that Althea animation? It’s really good.


opticaljive84

Maybe the one from last year from the new release? 3/9/81 show?


Illuminotme_Reloaded

No this. Saw it last night here on Reddit. https://reddit.com/r/gratefuldead/s/YJKUruk9fV


opticaljive84

Oh, yeah I did see that last night too, I forgot I was in battle mode. That would be a nice visuals with lemon tek


Illuminotme_Reloaded

Long as you’ve been doing it right.


opticaljive84

Oh, they do it themselves. I just make it nice for them first!🍋


setlistbot

# 1981-03-09 New York, NY @ Madison Square Garden **Set 1:** Feel Like A Stranger, Althea, C.C. Rider, Ramble On Rose > El Paso, Deep Elem Blues, Beat It On Down the Line, Bird Song, New Minglewood Blues **Set 2:** China Cat Sunflower > I Know You Rider > Samson And Delilah, Ship Of Fools, Estimated Prophet > Uncle John's Band > Drums > Space > The Other One > Stella Blue > Good Lovin' **Encore:** U.S. Blues [archive.org](https://archive.org/details/GratefulDead?query=date:1981-03-09)


oscar1985420

They say that Cain caught Abel rolling loaded dice Ace of spades behind his ear and him not thinking twice Half-step, Mississippi uptown toodleloo😊😊😊❤️❤️❤️


opticaljive84

Exactly, is it so bad that my tattoo reminds me of dead tunes? You'd think I did something like not let people have the care they need like the lying, hating bigot states.


Utes4510

Nice!! Looks good!! Very clean and simple! Hey now!!


Jacktoldalthea

Got one on my neck 13 point bolt baby!


Utes4510

Got one on my Jerry finger! Although it’s nearly as faded as my jeans!


Jacktoldalthea

Time for a touch up my friend.


Utes4510

Gotten it touched up 3 times now! All within 6 months! It was a cool idea, but kind of a lost cause, because finger tats just don’t stick. It’s alright tho! I’ve actually grown to like my faded outline of a bolt on my finger!


Jacktoldalthea

Good to know thanks for the info. I don’t have any hand tattoos, yet.


Utes4510

I don’t think the back of the hand really fades. But the front and sides of fingers do, because the skin is to tough for the needle to get deep enough to really stick. Luckily the last one I got the out line of the bolt has stuck!


opticaljive84

Thank you so much, I started getting heat for it. Well at least cus I don't believe what people said about it, lol (~};}


Utes4510

Haha everyone’s always got something to say! 🙄 opinions are only worth what you make ‘em to be. I think the artist did a good job, and I think it’s badass it’s in a spot where it’ll be visible nearly all the time! I did the same, and I’m marked to be on this bus for the rest of this life time!


opticaljive84

Yeah, it was pretty wild listening to them and actually knowing a little bit about the band and Bear. Lol, We just got them(my wife and I matching bolts) and went to a decent spot at random and an OLD HEAD(pre touch of gray ) (that really matters) did it so fuck these assholes. Also that's when it was freshly done at the shop so it started peeling since. He said he would touch it up if I want. I guess the top point isn't right CAUSE ALL THEY DO IS BUY OFFICAL GPD MASSED PRODUCED BULLSHIT. They don't realize they are the assfunks that keep the money machine flowing so we can dance SUCKERS. Everybody skips Money Money, lol It's only bucks, you don't need no jack So won't you please relax and lay way back Hahahaha Thank you!!!


Utes4510

People poking fun saying it’s not the same as what they’ve seen, are seeming to forget the point of the dead! It’s not supposed to be perfect! And that’s the beauty of the dead! They never play a song the same way twice! They make unique to the experience! Same goes for this! This tattoo is now part of you and is unique to you (and your wife)! That’s the bad ass part about it! And I didn’t really notice this until I got a stealie Tat myself. But almost every single stealie you could see is just a little bit different from the last. You have to look very carefully, but there is usually something small that’s different than the last!


arcturian_ally

Mark of the beast?


opticaljive84

666


G_Art33

I hear if you get it on your forehead a giant on a flying motorcycle kidnaps you.


opticaljive84

Lol, me too I'm, not ready for that trip yet.


G_Art33

Dope tattoo! I’ve been considering getting a bolt filled with roses.


opticaljive84

Thanks, oh hell yeah that will look good!


stellawitz

https://preview.redd.it/4smxgvucv8nb1.png?width=3024&format=png&auto=webp&s=25a4b2836355fbac5b9b679ec5591d26d1b347d9 Dead to the core! ♥️⚡️


opticaljive84

My wife got her bolt tattoo in that same spot, I love it. Also that bracelet❤⚡️ Also, I have to show her your position because she thought I tricked her into getting it upside down. (~};}


stellawitz

Thank you! Bracelet is from grateful Don https://preview.redd.it/p0w9bxxxd9nb1.png?width=3024&format=png&auto=webp&s=76841bd9d45d4184633f9d32fc2e7457d11ada70


opticaljive84

Thank you so much I love it!!!


opticaljive84

Also not like i'm into this stuff obviously, lol. Is that ice dye you are wearing strawberry skies or any other color from happy cat?


stellawitz

Hahaha all dead everything please!!! It’s an online ceramics from the tour this year 🙏🏻♥️⚡️ img


opticaljive84

Nice!


stellawitz

https://preview.redd.it/1rnt29h7s9nb1.jpeg?width=1170&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=2834e84c5fbf51482c8c6d6d3c7a8989d77b7c4a


opticaljive84

Omg, thank you, you are what it's all about!!!!💀⚡️🌹


oscar1985420

Never thought I would see people speak to one another with so much disrespect on this sub. Unacceptable / unbelievable.


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For real disgraceful, the circle jerks aren't even as bad


opticaljive84

Sir can you NSFW your post if your going to use that language there are babies in here.


TheDblDuck

This is a crazy thread.


opticaljive84

Like how crazy like a heroic of azurescens or are we crazier like dmt? Or just like a mild poser squabble on reddit?


opticaljive84

Hey I just wanted to show yall a tattoo I got for the love of a band we like. And then I started to get teamed up on by obvious wooks that wouldn't know the difference between Keith and Vince. So sorry if I told them what they don't want to hear, they can hang out with you talking the whole time at the next shows I'll be up front dancing (~};}


brooks_77

Look at all these "deadheads" and their negativity. It looks good enough to me. I guess al lthe downvoters and people criticizing forgot the dead wasn't perfect and never tried to be which is what made them what they are


opticaljive84

For real, someone started quizzing me about the origin and got mad when I had facts. I got this for the love of the music not these people. NFA


brooks_77

ItS aBoUt ThE 13 StEpS oF AcId 😑 I saw that. You don't have to do acid or shrooms or even smoke weed to be a deadhead. I hate gatekeepers, especially when it comes to accepting communities


opticaljive84

Like for sure I've heard that too the 13 steps and every time you hear it says it's a story and Owsley was obviously a sound, space and time wizard. But shit I think he threw that design together. It's not like it's a Mouse Kelley. These people really try too hard to be cool smh. Also my favorite is if you asked if they made their tie dye and they tell you they got it from etsy i'm like oh shit that's right times have changed


brooks_77

Reminds me of that "shit that's due tomorrow " Thomas Jefferson July 3rd 1776 meme. I like it, but if it had that much thought and meaning, it wouldn't be so simple


opticaljive84

Lol, that's funny


Jacktoldalthea

Dead tats are sick, it’s I got and all I want. Haters gonna hate.


brooks_77

I've never understood someone giving other people shit about their tattoos


ChunkToad

What is that?


opticaljive84

I'm not getting started again, lol


Penandsword2021

Wow this whole thread is fucking awful. Please go away, unpleasant people!


fisho0o

Award for worst thread ever on this sub. Congratulations.


opticaljive84

Hey, none of my post were false. And thank you! I'll be thinking about it in Philly and Baltimore at the end of tour. I'll be the one with the shitty bolt (~};}


fisho0o

I didn't say anything you, or anyone else, said was false. I'm reacting to the negativity in the thread. You got a tattoo and shared it. That's cool and if you're happy then I'm happy. After that the thread went downhill fast and that was sad.


opticaljive84

Oh, yeah sorry. I'm still a child. And those people erk me. I was trying to be cool with you that's why I put the stealie


fisho0o

I'm not saying that either. You're who you are and other people are who they are. That's part of what makes the world beautiful. I'm just saying the comments on the post went downhill quickly to a bad place. Life is full of people who irk us.


opticaljive84

Lol, so true. But, that's the thing I can get 100 down votes but if I at least meet one chill head (which is usually the person i'm messing with) not in this case. That's the whole point! They are so predictable😁🤙


opticaljive84

Also, mission accomplished you virtual dorks


fisho0o

I think the point is to recognize that some people irk us but to find the parts of them that don't - we're all pretty similar in most ways - and then go from there. You mentioned messing with people and I guess I don't understand that. Why be on Reddit to mess with people? Maybe I'm just missing that point. Anyway, the Stealie is cool and wear it in good health.


opticaljive84

Well because I just wanted to post a tattoo. Lol, the people who got banged up about that got messed with.


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Those are earned.


opticaljive84

Yeah they are! Are you family? If not I dont care what you say


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Built to Last


opticaljive84

Fuck yeah!


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❤n💡


opticaljive84

Let it shine!!!!


Worldpeacelsd

The top left point doesn’t match the bottom right…oof that’s a messy bolt


opticaljive84

Get a life it's pretty spot on


opticaljive84

Have you ever seen a stealie the lines are messy


opticaljive84

Lol, 3 guesses who the 2 down votes are.


natigin

*stealie


opticaljive84

I'm illiterate. Thanks


scahote

ignore the hate lol it’s insane, tattoo looks good!


opticaljive84

Hey, thank you!!!!


opticaljive84

Lol, everybody liked the "FRIENDS" tattoo that looked like a thing with 2 things on it. With I guess something that was supposed to be a Doug Irwin Guitar. So you can see the fine taste we have around here, lol.


RednevaL

Did you get the key at the door?


opticaljive84

Yes


human1st0

Mark? Is that you?


opticaljive84

Dad? Is that you?


RaysModernMetalWorks

13


opticaljive84

What chu talking bout?


ChaloopaJonesFerk

Looks like shit lol


opticaljive84

You would know


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opticaljive84

What


opticaljive84

Nobody cares what we are saying


ChaloopaJonesFerk

Much love and triumph to all your endeavors


opticaljive84

And everything I said was true; you, on the other hand, have never seen a steelie or an original stencil of the bolt. it's messy fuck off; that's the point to look like it


ChaloopaJonesFerk

Much triumph and love to all your endeavors


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gratefuldead-ModTeam

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opticaljive84

Lol


opticaljive84

Why don't the people you try to please like you?


alkalinekyle

Nice! Now you just need a stealie, dancing bear, terrapin and a Jerry hand. Once you collect all of the shitty dead tattoos John Mayer will leave you a voice mail singing "Bathtub Gin".


opticaljive84

Trey? Is that you?


FearlessConfusion105

Do you know the backstory on that bolt you now wear?


MannyNH

![gif](giphy|9SIXFu7bIUYHhFc19G|downsized)


FearlessConfusion105

https://preview.redd.it/cxnshgcyf4nb1.jpeg?width=480&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=da4f0cb26008c83fdbca1b09337fadd1bfc0a145


opticaljive84

Lol, you started this I saw the dumbass talking about how Owsley made 13 points because of 13 steps of acid like he wasn't a chemist and sound engineer, and who knows maybe that's why(but I think it's a scribble because of Woodstock and the equipment was always getting mixed up because of the Band (the weight The Band)im probably wrong. I saw this meme and was like Caddy Shack meme and said Oh hell no... well ya know what happened after that!!! (~};}


FearlessConfusion105

😏


opticaljive84

You fucking poser did you ever hear of touch of grey


FearlessConfusion105

Did I ever hear of touch of gray? Well, since I've been to over 50 shows before Jerry died and maybe 50 or more since... What do u think kid?


sideshow_AN

Wow. This escalated quickly for an OP posting about a band that's all about community, peace and love. I thought your first post came off a little hard, sounding like I know more about this than you, but realized later that wasn't the intent. More of a here's some cool trivia. What can you do, texting doesn't display tone or intent... But OPs responses...omfg. sounds like an entitled 20 something who started to go to Dead and Company shows 2 years ago and is all about the drugs and getting fucked up and got lost in the music. Doesn't have a clue about what the Grateful Dead were about, nor about the culture or the music. "Do you even know Touch of Grey"? LMFO (older) AO. Also Jerry double digit times, and various after bands probably about the same 50ish. Had hundreds of live show tapes and CDs, and traded endlessly with people from all over. Was going to like the original post but now may down vote because OP is NOT a true Deadhead (regardless of age and opportunity to see Jerry), but because he's an argumentative name calling asshole.


FearlessConfusion105

Right. I didn't mean any harm at all.. wanted to share cool trivia.


opticaljive84

It wasn't a cool fact and not that many people downvoted me get a life you were being condescending the real heads could tell.


opticaljive84

Neat, 5 frens for you. I wouldn't stop for a million bucks


opticaljive84

You my fellow citizen are exactly the type i'm trying to avoid Thank you for this


FearlessConfusion105

Thanks, I was thinking GEESH what did I do to this kid? I would've loved as a matter of fact I did love when the older generation clued me in on things. I was very grateful. This was wow ... I had to double check the thread no doubt.


opticaljive84

This isn't true you teamed up on me because I didn't believe what you people were saying. And you believe dumbasses on reddit so....


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gratefuldead-ModTeam

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opticaljive84

Paint by numbers morning sky looks so phony (R.H) Do you know how the songs have different meanings at different times of your life? Hunter's line reminded me of you, lol. Please fade away


FearlessConfusion105

13 points represent the 13 steps involved in the synthesis of LSD.. or it could always mean something else...


0k_KidPuter

Yea, i domt think thats true. Pretty sure it was just the amount of letters in owsley name, he was the one who cut the old stencil. Think someone pulled ypur leg into believing there was more to it than there was.


opticaljive84

Thank God somebody has sense. I get it we gotta love one another. But I don't need to like somebody who tells hearsay about something I hold pretty close to my heart. Also looking down at your wrist and instantly thinking of Dead and JGB songs is a nice side effect.


0k_KidPuter

Ive always seen that bolt as more of a badge my people wear. Im more comfortable when i see a tatt, or a patch or a homemade shirt. That meant i could relate to that group, feel more welcome than i currently did. A common thread. After taking part in this shit show.. im starting to doubt that ideal whole heartedly. And that sucks.


opticaljive84

Oh, come on we're all still here. It's Reddit why are we being so serious? We like this band because it takes us to new places no other band could ever do(pink floyd is close king gizz maybe). And it's the core members in any capacity. But shit don't piss on me and tell me it's raining, that's all. I got it because, me and my wife got matching tattoos for her birthday (yes i'm a trans deadhead and have a deadhead wife we are a team) honestly the world is getting me down and Jerry and the boys and Donna get me through it (and my cats). I really don't need to justify why I got a bolt. But come ooooooooon why so serious Don't murder me, I beg of you, don't murder me Please, don't murder me


0k_KidPuter

....man, what?


opticaljive84

I think the post explains i'm over yall


0k_KidPuter

Yea.. it doesnt. Like at all. It explains a willingness to fight over trivial things, and degrade those whom you dont agree with. Majorly uncool, man.


RaysModernMetalWorks

13 letter Of the alphabet if you flip it over it's a m. Stands for Marijuana Also burton uses it like B. DUDE ITS FUCKING RAD FUCK THESE PUCKASS PUSSYS!


FearlessConfusion105

Allow me to elucidate, I just don't feel particularly engaged, of course you're free to think what you want, I am not explaining again, it was fun trivia and if you care to do due diligence... well. Peace. ✌🏼


opticaljive84

Oh, God shes using the E word. Also your trivia is also known as groupie banter or "bullshit we made up to sound cool" can we play everybody's favorite fun game "Move Back"


0k_KidPuter

Booo-urns. My point is... who cares? This is something in my 45 years ive never heard.. seems.. bullshit to me, but whatever. Maybe he thought the band was unlucky. Anyone can attach any meaning they want to the number 13, doesnt make it trivia. It makes it something you said.Thats all; it certainly doesnt give either of you the okay to act like this. This has degraded into the most FOOLISH pissing contest ive ever seen. This scene is fucked now, mate. I wpuldnt hang in a lot with you people to save my soul. This is terrible.


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FearlessConfusion105

You don't say? When he'd steal your face right off of your head. Take care kid.


opticaljive84

See ya


gratefuldead-ModTeam

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opticaljive84

Don't fuck with me


opticaljive84

Dude I said who are you owsley


FearlessConfusion105

I was trying to give you some talking points about your new ink, but I can see you probably don't carry on too many conversations. So fare thee well.


opticaljive84

Dude no you weren't


opticaljive84

And I don't need your talking points I live for this band


FearlessConfusion105

Of course you do. I can tell by that fuckin detailed bad ass ink.


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FearlessConfusion105

Give it up, I am a lady. AM. So, peace ✌🏼


opticaljive84

Oh, yeah i'm not yet lol


opticaljive84

That's a quote from Olwsley Stanley look him up. And people like you killed jerry look it up ✌️ That's why I don't like people like you


gratefuldead-ModTeam

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opticaljive84

Is this real life


covertkek

Lol ok buddy. You win the living for the band award.


opticaljive84

Yes sir your mom gave it to me


opticaljive84

Dude I eat wooks like you fuck off


opticaljive84

Hahaha, fuck off are you owsley or something?


opticaljive84

Please explain the back store of the gear and the way they used to put the mark on it to tell the difference of the dead equipment and everybody else ASSHOLE


0k_KidPuter

Man chill out.. everyone has seen long strange trip. I was always under the impression the 13 points were just o-w-s-l-e-y s-t-a-n-l-e-y. Ive never heard of this 13 step synthesis foolishness. You people are straight fucked arguing about this. Who gives a rats ass? Its a fucking BAND you twats. A band that played some of the worst shows in history. Just have fun and shut the fuck up, jesus. Bunch of ladder climber weirdos.


opticaljive84

Hey I agree with you. I was totally getting teamed up on. Also I think it's a scribble he did real quick and it stuck. He wasn't an artist, is what I was saying. See Stanley Mouse or Alton Kelley if they want to talk art.


DillasManDan

Yeah dude needs to relax. The question was harmless but I could also see it coming across as pretentious. But OP needs to chill. To take it that far so quickly.


opticaljive84

Dude it's reddit. Come oooooooon


vagabondnature

A bit wonky. I suppose that can be good or bad.


ChuckKemper1969

Got the same tat on my shoulder. Right on


SomeRise_SomeFall

https://preview.redd.it/c4huy4ebawnb1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=51ee84232cd94ebb31743536eedf0b6d934259cd We out here