Dead Show/podcast for 11/24/22

 Happy Thanksgiving! 

As is the tradition on the Deadpod, this week we feature an acoustic set from the band. This one comes from the Warfield in San Francisco on October 3, 1980. 

This one is in exceptional quality, I think, and so far as I can tell I haven't featured it before :) 

Thank you so much for the privilege of sharing this music with you over the years. I can't tell you how much your kind words and support has meant. I hope that this finds you and yours safe, healthy and gathered together in love today.

Grateful Dead
Warfield Theatre
San Francisco, CA   10/3/1980 - Friday

One    

Dire Wolf
Monkey And The Engineer
I've Been All Around This World
Dark Hollow
Jack-A-Roe
Heaven Help The Fool
China Doll
On The Road Again
Bird Song >
Ripple 

 You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: 

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod112422.mp3

Enjoy and peace to all.

Dead Show/podcast for 11/18/22

This week's Deadpod features the second set from the band's performance in Oakland on November 20,1985. 

The second set features some very nice highlights, including an excellent Sailor>Saint and an outstanding 'Terrapin Station'. This is a nice long version, punctuated by an excellent jam by Garcia going into the Brent tune 'Don't Need Love'. 

The Sugar Magnolia was memorable as Bobby played rock star and climbed up on the speaker stacks during 'SSDD'... 

Grateful Dead
Henry J. Kaiser Convention Center
Oakland, CA 11/20/1985 - Wednesday

Two    

Iko Iko ;
Lost Sailor >
Saint Of Circumstance ;
Terrapin Station >
Don't Need Love >
Drums >
Space >
Stella Blue >
Sugar Magnolia

Encore    
U.S. Blues 

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: 

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod111822.mp3 

Hope you are staying warm and out of the snow :) 

 

Dead Show/podcast for 11/11/22

A high energy first set for your enjoyment on this week's Deadpod comes to us from the Henry Kaiser convention center in Oakland California, on November 20, 1985. 

The first night of a three night 'hometown' run, starts off with a roaring 'Jack Straw'. Jerry follows with a lovely 'Peggy O', then Bobby performs the bluesy 'CC Rider' featuring some nice effects on the Hammond from Brent. Following poor old 'Stagger Lee', Bobby boxes with the Apocalypse on 'My Brother Esau'. 

Jerry brings out 'High Time', although his voice struggles a bit with it, I still enjoy the tune. They end the set with a trifecta of high energy tunes, 'Beat It On Down the Line', then 'Promised Land' into 'Don't Ease'.. 

Set 2 is quite interested and scheduled for next week... 

Grateful Dead
Henry J. Kaiser Convention Center
Oakland, CA 11/20/1985 - Wednesday

One    

Jack Straw
Peggy-O
C C Rider
Stagger Lee
My Brother Esau
High Time
Beat It On Down The Line
The Promised Land >
Don't Ease Me In 

 You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: 

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod111122.mp3  

"Nothing's for certain, it could always go wrong,
Come in when it's raining, go on out when it's gone."

thanks for listening, and of course for your kind support.. be well. 

 

Dead Show/podcast for 11/4/22

I know that I've previously said how enamored I am of the music the Grateful Dead created in the Fall of 1973, specifically during November. Luckily for us, there is an exceptional set that has yet to be released commercially nor here on the Deadpod that I have the privilege of featuring this week. This occurred on November 1, 1973 at Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois. 

While we only have the second set of this wonderful performance, I think you'll agree it is a much-needed respite from the noise and confusion of the current season.The band reaches peaks of expression here on selections such as 'Playin' In the Band', 'He's Gone' and 'Truckin'. The style is jazz forward and experimental. The fact that Billy is alone on percussion probably allows him to be more supple and driving at times, especially during 'He's Gone'. 

I recommend time and space to savor this one, I think you'll find its worth it.. 

Grateful Dead
McGaw Memorial Hall - Northwestern University      11/1/1973 - Thursday
Evanston, IL

Two    
Morning Dew [13:35] >
Playing In The Band [14:58] >
Uncle John's Band [8:#09] >
Playing In The Band [6:36]  
Mississippi Half-Step Uptown Toodeloo >
He's Gone >
Truckin' >
Wharf Rat  
Sugar Magnolia

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: 

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod110422.mp3 

As always my sincere thanks for your kind support! 

Dead Show/podcast for 10/28/22

The Dead played this second set 45 years ago today, on 10/28/77 at the Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hall in Kansas City KS. This is a fine display of the rhythmic richness of the band at this high water mark of their career. The set starts with a high octane 'Samson & Delilah' then things slow down a bit for a sweet 'Candyman' and Donna Jean's 'Sunrise'. They start to rev back up with 'Passenger' then we get one of the real high water marks of this set with a great 'He's Gone'. 

Following a very short Drums, we get a unusual 'Not Fade Away'>'Stella Blue'>'Goin' Down the Road Feelin' Bad' combination, one of only two the band every did. After the set-closing 'Around and Around' they return for an excellent 'Casey Jones', not to be missed. 

Grateful Dead
Soldier's And Sailors Memorial Hall
Kansas City, KS 10/28/1977 - Friday    

Two    

Samson And Delilah [6:59]
Candyman [6:44]
Sunrise [3:49]
Passenger [3:33]
He's Gone [18:28] >
Drums [3:14] >
Not Fade Away [13:19] >
Stella Blue [10:54] >
Goin' Down The Road Feeling Bad [7:08] >
Around And Around [7:32#]

Encore    

Casey Jones [8:00] 

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: 

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod102822.mp3 

have a safe and HAPPY HALLOWEEN! 

 

Dead Show/podcast for 10/21/22

We're going to close out the month of October with a great show from 1977. This one comes to us from Kansas City KS, on October 28, 1977. This week's first set is very melodic throughout, with a nice laid back rhythm for the most part. 

Promised Land is the opener (don't fear -the audience splice only lasts a few moments), then a sweet 'They Love Each Other'. One of the things I love about this recording is the clarity of each instrument - which is evident especially in the 'Cassidy' that follows. This entire set is quite well done, but I would draw your attention to the 'Supplication' and 'Deal' that closes the set - there is some really fine jamming going on there! 

Grateful Dead
Soldier's And Sailors Memorial Hall
Kansas City, KS 10/28/1977 - Friday    

One    

The Promised Land [4:16] ;
They Love Each Other [7:10] ;
Cassidy [4:33] ;
Tennessee Jed [8:59] ;
Mexicali Blues [3:05] >
Big River [5:47] ;
Brown Eyed Women [5:01] ;
Lazy Lightnin' [3:13] >
Supplication [5:48] ;
Deal [6:19] 

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: 

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod102122.mp3  

I'll play the second set next week. 

Thanks to Steve for this fine suggestion. 

Hope you got whatever Dead & Co. tickets you wanted... 

Be well and don't let the crazy noise this time of year get to you :)

Dead Show/podcast for 10/14/22

While I played this show, unbeknownst to me, ten years ago on the Deadpod, I am still going to present the wonderful second set this week. This show, from Indianapolis on October 1, 1976, features a sweet second set. While a 'Might As Well' opener might not signal such a beauty, the 'Samson' that follows quickly convinces that we are in a for a treat. Great interplay throughout from Jerry and Phil. When the 'Help>Slip>Frank' that follows gets rolling the band hits on all cylinders. I especially love Keith's contribution in the great 'Slipknot!' jam here. A somewhat short 'Dancin' goes into an even shorter 'drums' but 'The Wheel' that follows is sweet. Following 'Ship of Fools', Bobby attempts to go back into 'Dancin' in a very unusual jam, but the boys move into a 'Goin' Down the Road' into 'Saturday Night' to end the set. 

 

Grateful Dead
Market Square Arena
Indianapolis, IN  10/1/1976 - Friday

Two    

Might As Well [5:37] ;
Samson And Delilah [7:13] %
Help On The Way [4:07] >
Slipknot! [12:52] >
Franklin's Tower [10:18];[1:07] ;
Dancing In The Street [7:26] >
Drums [2:#03] >
The Wheel [8:36] (2) >
Ship Of Fools [7:47] (3) >
Dancing In The Street [3:27] >
Goin' Down The Road Feeling Bad [7:36] >
One More Saturday Night [4:24]
Encore    
U.S. Blues [5:02]  

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: 

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod101422.mp3 

I hope you enjoy this 'encore' performance... and as always thanks for your kind support. 

Dead Show/podcast for 10/7/22

This week's Deadpod features a set from the Fall tour of 1976. If you're not familiar with this period I think you'll enjoy this week's selection, which comes from Market Square Arena, in Indianapolis Indiana. 

 This is a fine set, in my opinion, which really gets going once they hit 'Deal'. The 'Cassidy' is no slouch and 'Big River' rocks as usual. The highlight of the set is probably the stand-alone 'Scarlet Begonias' which leads us into the set closing 'Promised Land'

Set 2 next week is no slouch!

Market Square Arena, Indianapolis, Ind. (10/1/76)

Set One: 

Bertha
Mama Tried
Deal
Cassidy
Friend of the Devil
Big River
Brown Eyed Women
It's All Over Now
Scarlet Begonias
Promised Land

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: 

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod100722.mp3  

Hope you have a happy Harvest! 

 

Dead Show/podcast for 9/30/22

 Fifty years ago today, the Grateful Dead played this free concert in Washington D.C. 

I present the fine second set for your entertainment today. I hope you agree that it is an excellent recording and contains some quite sublime moments. I'll draw your attention to just a few.. the 'He's Gone' is drawn out and heartfelt. I'm also a big fan of Jerry's performance of 'Brokedown Palace' here. 

'The Other One' shows the boys more than willing to take the jam to the stars, Phil in particular is outstanding here. 'Sing Me Back Home' again, Jerry is sublime. I love the 'Uncle John's Band' closer.. while we don't have the encore, I think we have more than enough here to raise our spirits.. 

Grateful Dead
Reeves Field - American University
Washington, DC 9/30/1972 - Saturday    

Two    

Greatest Story Ever Told
He's Gone
Me And My Uncle
Brokedown Palace
Truckin' >
The Other One >
Sing Me Back Home
Sugar Magnolia
Mississippi Half-Step Uptown Toodeloo
Uncle John's Band 

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: 

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod093022.mp3

Thank you for listening, I so hope you enjoy! 

 

Dead Show/podcast for 9/23/22

 

This week's Deadpod features a 'free' show that took place on the campus of American University in Washington D.C. on September 30, 1972.

This is a fairly standard '72 setlist, however it is a nice collection of well-played standards and we are fortunate to have such a nice recording (albeit there is a cut in the wonderful 'I Know You Rider'). 

Bob Weir is a bit higher in the mix than usual which results in an interesting listen. He is also in fine voice, hitting some higher notes than he was able to a few years later. Besides the aforementioned China>Rider, which is wonderful, some of the other highlights here are an excellent 'Black Throated Wind', 'Birdsong' (before which you can hear Bobby complaining about the stage heaters), a hot 'Big River', and a jammed out 'Playin' In the Band'. 

 

Grateful Dead
Reeves Field - American University
Washington, DC 9/30/1972 - Saturday    

One    

The Promised Land
Deal
Mexicali Blues
Sugaree
Black Throated Wind
China Cat Sunflower >
I Know You Rider
El Paso
Bird Song
Big River
Loser
Playing In The Band
Casey Jones  

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: 

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod092322.mp3

"Same old friends the wind and rain, Summers fade and roses die,
You'll see summer come again, Like a song that's born to soar the sky."

Dead Show/podcast for 9/16/22

Pardon the brevity but as I'm feeling under the weather this intro will have to be even briefer than usual.. 

a find second set from the first night of the legendary Madison Square Garden run of 1990 features an excellent 'Scarlet>Fire' .. I love Phil and Jerry's contributions here, especially on the incendiary jams in Fire.. It's been awhile since I've featured a good 'Terrapin Station' and that's here too, as is a wonderful 'Wharf Rat'. 

All in all an excellent early 90s second set.. I hope you enjoy it. 

 

Grateful Dead
Madison Square Garden
New York , NY 9/14/1990 - Friday

Two     

Scarlet Begonias >
Fire On The Mountain >
Truckin' >
Terrapin Station >
Jam >
Drums >
Space >
The Other One >
Wharf Rat >
Sugar Magnolia
 

Encore     

U.S. Blues 

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: 

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod091622.mp3

Hope you enjoy it, and I look forward to hearing from you. 

Dead Show/podcast for 9/9/22

This week I'm featuring a show from the famous September 1990 run at Madison Square Garden in NYC, NY. I had thought I'd already played all of this run, but realized I hadn't played this - the first show of the run without Bruce Hornsby. This is a fine show, the band is jazzed to be back at the Garden and I think Jerry is in fine form. 

The opening 'Feel Like a Stranger' is a great choice, and shows the boys are here to play.. a fine 'Sugaree' follows, although I wish Vince would have dialed it down just a bit. The 'Minglewood' that follows is one of the better versions in my opinion. Other highlights here include a fine 'Black Throated Wind' and 'Jack-A-Roe', both of which feature fine vocals from Bob and Jerry, respectively. 

Be sure and also tune in next week for one of the best 'Scarlet>Fire's' of the decade.

Grateful Dead
Madison Square Garden
New York , NY 9/14/1990 - Friday

One    

Feel Like A Stranger
Sugaree
New Minglewood Blues
Ramble On Rose
Black Throated Wind
Jack-A-Roe
Cassidy >
Don't Ease Me In 

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: 

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod090922.mp3

Thank you for your kind support! 

Dead Show/podcast for 9/2/22

 This Labor Day weekend the Deadpod brings you the 2nd set from the band's performance at the Shoreline Amphitheater on August 18, 1991. There's alot of joy in this set, I think, as the band seems to be enjoying themselves throughout. A fine 'Deal' opens things up - Hornsby is evident here and throughout. The band delivers a topnotch version of 'Samson and Delilah' to follow. A somewhat sloppy 'Mississippi Half-Step' leads into a rather funky 'Feel Like a Stranger'. Out of the Rhythm Devils we get a favorite of mine, 'China Doll', then the band closes with a rocking trifecta of 'Goin' Down the Road', 'Throwin' Stones' and 'Not Fade Away'. 

One of the highlights is the perfectly executed 'Brokedown Palace' encore. 

 

Grateful Dead
Shoreline Amphitheater
Mountain View, CA 8/18/1991 - Sunday

Two    

Deal [8:41]
Samson And Delilah [8:40]
Mississippi Half-Step Uptown Toodeloo [8:15]
Feel Like A Stranger [8:20] >
Drums >
Space >
China Doll >
Goin' Down The Road Feeling Bad >
Throwing Stones >
Not Fade Away

Encore    
Brokedown Palace  

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: 

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod090222.mp3

Have a safe and happy Labor Day!!

thank you for listening and of course for you kind support. 

Dead Show/podcast for 8/26/22

 

 Here's a fun and happy Sunday show on this week's Deadpod - from the Shoreline Amphitheater on August 18, 1991. This first set features a very fine 'Jack-A-Roe' and some great piano work by Bruce Hornsby on 'CC Rider'. Jerry also brings out the Dylan cover 'It Takes A Lot To Laugh, It Takes a Train to Cry' which made its appearance this summer. One of the highlights of the set is Bobby seemingly forgetting the words to 'Beat It On Down the Line'...later in that song, Hornsby creates a 'false stop' and you hear the band talking about it before a short reprise :) A great 'Johnny B. Goode' ends the set.. 

 

Grateful Dead
Shoreline Amphitheater
Mountain View, CA 8/18/1991 - Sunday

One
    
Hell In A Bucket  
Jack-A-Roe [5:00]  
C C Rider [5:26] >
It Takes A Lot To Laugh It Takes A Train To Cry [4:25]  
Beat It On Down The Line  
West L.A. Fadeaway  
When I Paint My Masterpiece  
Stagger Lee  
Johnny B. Goode 

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: 

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod082622.mp3

Hope you enjoy the show, thanks for your kind support. 

 

Dead Show/podcast for 8/19/22

This week's Deadpod continues the band's performance in Kansas City on August 3, 1982 at the Starlight Theater. This is a solid show, with a long, funky 'Shakedown Street' to kick things off. That flows into 'Samson', then a beautiful rendition of 'To Lay Me Down' follows. 

Next up is a great version of 'Let It Grow', with some nice interplay between Jerry and Brent leading into the Rhythm Devils portion of the set. 'He's Gone' flows nicely out of 'Space', and is followed by a good 'Other One' and 'Stella Blue'. The boys close with a feel good 'Sugar Mag' and return with a 'Casey Jones' encore.

 

Grateful Dead
Starlight Theatre
Kansas City, MO  8/3/1982 - Tuesday    

Two    

Shakedown Street [14:09] >
Samson And Delilah [8:10] ;
To Lay Me Down [9:04] ;
Let It Grow [13:25] >
Drums >
Space [#6:05] >
He's Gone [12:42] >
The Other One [8:18] >
Stella Blue [10:44] >
Sugar Magnolia [9:48]

Encore    
Casey Jones [4:50]  

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: 

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod081922.mp3

"August flies.... "

 

Dead Show/podcast for 8/12/22

 A fine first set from a beautiful venue is on tap for this week's Deadpod. This performance, from August 3, 1982 at the Starlight Theater in Kansas City Missouri, features a most excellent first set. 

Jerry brings the 'Mississippi Half-Step' to life by shaping the sound quite sweetly, and in particular the transition into 'Franklin's Tower' is not to be missed. Note the fine interplay with Phil here. It is difficult to pick out highlights in this set as everything is quite good, but note the beautiful 'Peggy O'. There's a nice transition beween 'El Paso' and 'Cumberland Blues', which is also a smoker. Jerry does 'Althea' justice with some nice soloing, and the 'Big Railroad Blues' into 'Man Smart' is an unusual pairing. All in all I think this is a fine example of the period and hope you enjoy it! 

Grateful Dead
Starlight Theatre
Kansas City, MO  8/3/1982 - Tuesday    

One    

Mississippi Half-Step Uptown Toodeloo [8:43] >
Franklin's Tower [11:40] >
New Minglewood Blues [7:00] ;
Peggy-O [7:37] ;
El Paso [4:45] >
Cumberland Blues [5:44] ;
Althea [8:46] ;
Cassidy [6:06] ;
Big Railroad Blues [5:55] >
Man Smart (Woman Smarter) [7:27] ;
Might As Well [4:29] 

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: 

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod081222.mp3

Thanks for listening and of course for your kind support! 

 

 

 

Dead Show/podcast for 8/5/22

This week's Deadpod features the continuation of the band's performance at the Orpheum Theater in San Francisco on July 13, 1976. 

There are issues with the tape on 'Music Never Stopped' but this clears up quickly so please be patient.  'It Must Have Been the Roses' follows, then 'Samson' but the highlight here is a beautiful version of 'High Time'.  After some pause, they go into 'Saint Stephen' into 'Not Fade Away' , quite interesting at times..they then move into 'Sugar Magnolia' and you think that this must be the end of the set, but Jerry comes back with a stunning 'Stella Blue'. They do the 'Sugar Mag' reprise, but then return for a pretty outrageous encore - a long and funky 'Dancin' In the Streets'.. 

 

Grateful Dead
1976-07-13
Orpheum Theatre - San Francisco, CA

Two    

The Music Never Stopped [6:03] %
It Must Have Been The Roses [6:50] %
Samson And Delilah [7:12] %
High Time [8:05] %
Saint Stephen [10:55] (1) >
Not Fade Away [4:35] >
Drums [0:18] >
Saint Stephen [0:46] >
Sugar Magnolia [3:33];[2:36] ;
Stella Blue [10:30] >
Sunshine Daydream [3:17]

Encore    

Dancing In The Street [15:40]

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: 

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod080522.mp3

Stay cool and listen to the music play! 

Dead Show/podcast for 7/29/22

As we wind down the month of July and head into the Days Between, I came across this recording from the historic  July 1976 run at the Orpheum Theatre - San Francisco, CA which I thought was most enjoyable so I wanted to share it with you. This is from the second night, July 13. I hadn't heard the show in this quality before so I hope you enjoy it. 

Some of the highlights here include a very pretty 'Peggy-O' and a truly wonderful 'Crazy Fingers'. Checck out Phil on the latter and how the spanish-type jam just goes on and on... that goes into a very nice 'Let It Grow' and then to a rare first-set 'drums' segment. 

Grateful Dead
1976-07-13
Orpheum Theatre - San Francisco, CA

Set 1:

Mississippi Half-Step Uptown Toodeloo
Big River
Peggy-O
Cassidy
Tuning/Banter
Crazy Fingers >
Let It Grow >
Drums
Might As Well

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: 

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod072922.mp3

Thanks for listening - I hope you enjoy! 

 

Dead Show/podcast for 7/22/22

This week's Deadpod features the audience recording of the second set from 7/14/81 at McNichols Arena in Denver Colorado. 

A funky 'Shakedown Street' opens up the proceedings, followed by 'Samson & Delilah' and an intimate 'High Time'. 

Bobby blows the circus whistle for the start of a strong 'Truckin', punctuated by a great Jerry solo going into 'Eyes of the World' (unfortunately a small cut in that). Drums and Space lead into a short 'Other One', but then we are treated to a really beautiful 'Wharf Rat'. 

An odd 'Miracle' tease by Weir surrenders to 'Good Lovin' to close the set - they return to do a 'U.S. Blues' encore. 

Grateful Dead
McNichols Arena
Denver, CO 7/14/1981 - Tuesday

Two    

Shakedown Street [14:05] >
Samson And Delilah [7:02] ;
High Time [7:29] ;
Truckin' [8:06] >
Eyes Of The World [13:#18] >
Drums >
Space >
The Other One [6:07] >
Wharf Rat [10:53] >
Good Lovin' [7:13]

Encore    
U.S. Blues [4:59] 

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: 

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod072222.mp3

Peace. 

Dead Show/podcast for 7/15/22

"Being summer, I took off my shirt...." well I'm not taking my shirt off but I am bringing you a summertime treat I think, with an excellent audience recording of the band's performance in Denver on July 14, 1981. As I listened to this tape it just struck me that the feeling of being there that a good audience recording gives you was perfect for this time of the year, when many of us have been lucky enough to experience some live music in person.. I do hope you have!

This show has some excellent energy throughout, the Minglewood has a couple very nice Jerry solos, the 'Cassidy' is nicely paced, and leads into a sweet 'To Lay Me Down'.  Weir has some fun with 'Me & My Uncle' which is blistering.. as is the outstanding 'Big Railroad Blues' 

The highlight of the set is the Birdsong>Sailor>Saint, however. It is only the the 14th electric birdsong since 9/15/73, and the only time that Sailor comes out of Birdsong. It is excellent. 

Grateful Dead
McNichols Arena
Denver, CO 7/14/1981 - Tuesday

One    

Cold Rain And Snow [5:40] >
New Minglewood Blues [6:41] ;
Friend Of The Devil [9:00] ;
Cassidy [5:05] ;
To Lay Me Down [8:53] >
Me And My Uncle [2:55]> Mexicali Blues [4:30] ;
Big Railroad Blues [3:48] ;
Little Red Rooster [8:23] ;
Bird Song [11:48] >
Lost Sailor [6:42] >
Saint Of Circumstance [7:25] >
Don't Ease Me In [3:06] 

You can listen to this week's Deadpod here: 

http://traffic.libsyn.com/deadshow/deadpod071522.mp3

Thanks for your kind support. I hope you are able to enjoy these summer daze!