This being my 20th Festival
I want to see everyone having a great time.
I don't wish to cry, but some band or special activity (rain, a song, etc) always puts a damper on that.
I want partially cloudy skies without too much rain to help shield us from the sun.
Giving thanks to those that hold court throughout the night, braving and sacrificing the cold and sleep and and sitting in crampy chaise lounges to receive the ultimate prize in the morning, a lower number lottery ticket for the privelage to run with the bulls and ducks and birds snapping the tarp with the flick of the wrist and laying it all out within seconds, claiming space for the day. Do not forget to acknowledge people doing this great service, by making them breakfast, relieving them for porto services and a bit of morning hooch, wherever and whenever the need arises.
Appreciating the fact that lost and found plays such an important role for so many of us and may we always find what we have lost and seek & what we found and turned in. karma rules!
God Bless the Instrument Check!
I can't wait to see all the people I've met over the years once again.
Wondering, Where's Waldo?
Seeing my beautiful friend in the Italian Foodbooth that remembers me each year and every year, year after year.
Spraying water up and down the lines of people the waterin trough/fill station of those waiting to refill and refresh.
Envying the line of those who are allowed ice cream at
Rolling ConesSifting through the bargain tubs at the bargain bins at the vendors and surprising my wife with a new bauble.
meeting this year's newbies and tarp mates and the warm glow we all experience as new friends
Scalping all my extra tickets at exorbitant rates I'M JOKING I'M JOKING!
Saying hello to staff members past and present, thanking them for the great job they are doing.
Stopping by the Med Tent and thank them again for the year I stayed with them most of the weekend and introduced me to the joys of oxygen! If you have a problem, they are the nicest people to help sort you out. Not forgetting to throw something towards the tip jar.
The joy of hearing a band I have never heard of and being grateful that I stuck around to learn something new.
The luxury of Warner Field and the camaraderie of The Town Park Folks UberFestival
That early morning shower before everyone is up and running and using all the quarters I want to have a great hot douche.
Catching that rare show in Elk's Park, home to one of kind musical experiences!
Enjoying the moment when my beautiful wife and life companion goes against my stubborness and pulls a total random act of kindness and shocks me out of my belief systems
The Hugs, the tears, the smiles, the get togethers and the happiness everyone exudes
Looking favorable at the police force, knowing they are there for safety to one another.
The annual stroll through the streets of Telluride, gushing over the fact that this is MY TOWN, one I only want to visit and never live in. Its my vacation place!
Reading and re-reading the program bios and schedules over and over
ReThinking all of the experiences I've had over the years, starting in '83
Wishing TimO's wife Happy Birthday Every Year
The road most traveled this week almost every year
The annual choosing of My sun hat
Tarp O Mania, the oddest and oldest game of TWISTER in T-Ride
HIGH ALTITUDE
A pint of Guinness at O'bannons early one morning
Eating breakfast in town with friends
A massage, Always a massage
Gazing into the eyes of my wife Avril, realizing how lucky I AM to be with her and the amazing sacrifices she's made because of the way I am.
The touching moments of wonderful, enthusiastic music, setting trends that only this festival can do.
Laughing at myself and all the fun adventures I can remember having here
Remembering Pastor Mustard, and now that he's no longer, I really miss him. Here's to Heen
Stopping By Craig Ferguson's table, personally thanking him for the backstage passes and hospitality.
Listening to:
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