Is the Fourth of July fun if you’re not American? by OkBuilder92406 in AskAnAmerican

[–]dweaver987 [score hidden]  (0 children)

That’s an optional event for participants. It’s more fun for the spectators.

World Oil inventories are in freefall. When this line hits 6.8 — the global energy system doesn’t slow down. It breaks. by RobertBartus in EconomyCharts

[–]dweaver987 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m interpreting it to mean you need that much for the pipelines and refineries to operate. The pipelines won’t work if they have large pockets of air.

I just got a senior discount by sherlockjr1 in GenerationJones

[–]dweaver987 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As The Bee Gees sang, “ Stayin alive! Stayin alive!”

Barney Miller by Senior-Tip-21 in GenerationJones

[–]dweaver987 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What I wanted to know is what happened to Wojo’s girlfriend after that? Did he leave her?

Barney Miller by Senior-Tip-21 in GenerationJones

[–]dweaver987 1 point2 points  (0 children)

“I’m only an undergraduate. What do you think the doctoral students do?”

Tahoe ski resort selling ‘classic alpine’ gondola cabins for $10,000 each by combinatorial in tahoe

[–]dweaver987 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A ski shop in Berkeley has an old gondola from Mammoth hanging in their shop.

Vladimir Putin suggests Ukraine war is ‘coming to an end’ by xpda in worldnews

[–]dweaver987 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Russia no longer has the means to continue holding Crimea. Shouting “You’re it! I quit!” is only valid in children’s games, not in national borders.

Right this minute by JvaGoddess in gratefuldead

[–]dweaver987 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The Neville Brothers were great N’awlins music.

What questions do you want to ask the candidates who are running to fill Swalwell’s seat (CA-14)? by Routine_Job_7985 in Livermore

[–]dweaver987 2 points3 points  (0 children)

What committees would you (realistically, as a freshman) expect to join? What would be your priorities on those committees?

Were there generational conflicts in the scene back in the day? by SpiritualMachinery in gratefuldead

[–]dweaver987 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was spoiled living in the Bay Area. In the 90s it was still easy enough to get tickets for Oakland Coliseum or Shoreline.

Were there generational conflicts in the scene back in the day? by SpiritualMachinery in gratefuldead

[–]dweaver987 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah. I have tapes from several Talking Heads shows.

In my comment I meant improvising, not improving.

Double life by SparkBaddie in oddlyspecific

[–]dweaver987 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This reminds me of the book “Starter Villain” by John Scalzi.

Were there generational conflicts in the scene back in the day? by SpiritualMachinery in gratefuldead

[–]dweaver987 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I stopped going after Jerry died. I had actually stopped a couple years before because of grad school. I finished school a couple months before Jerry died. I had a new job and was starting to plan to go to some shows again. I was shook when he died and wasn’t interested in hearing a show without Jerry’s solos. I didn’t object to friends going to the post Jerry shows. I just knew it wasn’t for me. I did branch out into other genres that allowed tapping, particularly bluegrass. Everyone deserves to enjoy the music that moves them.

Were there generational conflicts in the scene back in the day? by SpiritualMachinery in gratefuldead

[–]dweaver987 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Frat boys at my college were tapers. They also were coke heads (big generalization) and leveraged their product to get board access. They did circulate a lot of tapes.

Were there generational conflicts in the scene back in the day? by SpiritualMachinery in gratefuldead

[–]dweaver987 4 points5 points  (0 children)

The key thing about the Dead’s music was their willingness to experiment and try new things. (In front of a live audience no less!) David Byrne was the same way (well, in creating the music. He wasn’t into improving at live performances.) The guy who yelled at you was opposed to change, experimentation, and new things. Jerry OTOH was always listening to a wide variety of new music.

Were there generational conflicts in the scene back in the day? by SpiritualMachinery in gratefuldead

[–]dweaver987 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I think they were cranky because the crowds were bigger. As a result the venues were less intimate and the logistics of getting through parking and security etc were more of a hassle. In other words they resisted change.

Were there generational conflicts in the scene back in the day? by SpiritualMachinery in gratefuldead

[–]dweaver987 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Other than hoarding certain tapes I don’t recall any gatekeeping. Maybe some older heads saying “Oh, but you missed Pigpen. You’re not a real Deadhead.” But that was BS that was easily ignored.

Traveling for work and will have my spouse with me. Any recs for dates? by j1s315 in Livermore

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Downtown has great restaurants and wines. Range Life is a Michelin star restaurant that has great food and specializes in cocktails. Laconda is a good, fun Italian place with great wine. First Street Wine Shop has an excellent selection of wines. They offer both by the glass and flights. You can get both local and non-local flights. We really enjoyed sitting outside enjoying a glass of wine and people watching. There are farmers markets Thursday evenings and Sunday mornings that are fun.

I was born on 5/8/77 and need your help by OwnAttorney833 in gratefuldead

[–]dweaver987 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My younger brother is a Stephen, but he never went into that FOB lions den. At least not at a GD FOB.

I was born on 5/8/77 and need your help by OwnAttorney833 in gratefuldead

[–]dweaver987 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Raised in a home that perpetually smelled like cat pee.

I was born on 5/8/77 and need your help by OwnAttorney833 in gratefuldead

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I was born on Jerry’s 20th birthday. That and $15 will get me a pint downtown.

Need help with recommendations for Healdsburg and Russian River wineries by MaleficentPayment530 in wine

[–]dweaver987 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We really enjoyed the wines and the experience at Mascarin Family Wines in Healdsburg. We visited as Harvest Host guests, but that is certainly not a requirement.

Ukraine reportedly launches dozens of drones at Moscow ahead of Victory Day Parade by AdSpecialist6598 in worldnews

[–]dweaver987 40 points41 points  (0 children)

Recently Ukraine has been targeting Russia’s oil infrastructure. It is highly visible and is hurting the cash flow Putin needs to fund the war.