August

• Dear Phish:

  How do you guys come up with your concert names? Exactly what does The Clifford Ball, The Great Went, and Lemonwheel mean?

  Just wondering, Carina, North Haven, CT.
  Carina::

  I named them. The Clifford Ball was a gentleman of the air; Great Went a gentleman of the night (see books on history of air mail and Twin Peaks movie Fire Walk with Me). Lemonwheel is from the famous line: "We had joy/We had fun/We had seasons in the sun, Lemonwheel/Lemonrind/Were just seasons out of time."
• Dear Phish:

  I like long walks on the beach, sunsets, Ice-Cream, and big, loving hugs. Can you guys hook me up?
  
  ps - put my picture in your newsletter and I'm sure to

  Thanx fellas, Chris Jenkins, Waynesboro, VA
  Jenkins:

  On the beach, you'll cut your foot, sun causes skin cancer, ice cream is fattening and hugs give you lice. So, in other words, crazy masochist seeks partner in self-degredation.
• Dear Phish:

  i have a question for u .How could i get front row tics or backstage passes.That would be a dream come true.If u could get back 2 me and let me know that would b great.Well see u guys in 7 days the count down has begone.Take Care .

  Peace,Derek
  Dear Derek:

  I don't see any problem in sending you front row tickets and backstage passes. Why shouldn't we? We're nice people. Wish we still had your address. Hucked it. Sorry.
• Phish:

  How do you guys plan your tours? I'm picturing an ingenious game of hopscotch.As long as a rock lands in St. Louis, I'll be great.

  Thanks, Andrew Duenke (Drue Dinky), St. Louis, MO
  Dear Andrew:

  Poops calls Paluska, [who] checks map, dials band (via sandsio), [they] feel vibe, ignore Sandsio, [who] scratches head, forgets band, makes tour, rings Palu, [who] calls Pooper, to set dates. [Look guy, Sandsio runs this show and don't forget it.]