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Totally off topic, but…

I caught the Van Halen tour as it swung through San Jose (got a free ticket, no less). Pretty good if you’re into that sorta thing. I was, in about 1978. If you did, too, back then, they’re worth checking out.

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Dickard Says:
December 17th, 2007 at 9:10 am
In case you want a little more reminiscing I posted a little video clip I snagged of the boys playing Jamie’s Crying.

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