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Is there anyone in the world with a manlier name than Ethan Hawke?

Hello Ben! You and your ice cream have been a huge part of my life. I grew up in Essex Junction, VT from age 1, 1986-1996 (born in '85). Perhaps you can elaborate a little bit more on a memory since I was so young, but did you guys used to rent out ski resorts in Vermont, set up stages, and host concerts with bands like Phish, Buddy Guy, and some local bands? I recall it being a lot of Blues, maybe some Rock. At these events, you and Jerry were among many volunteers (or paid employees, not sure) passing out Cherry Garcia popsicles, Peace Pops, and some other flavors which I can't recall right now.

My uncle, whom lived there a few years prior to our family moving to Essex, remembers going to the first Ben & Jerry's Scoop Shop in downtown Burlington at an old Gas station. When did that shop close, or is it still around? I remember going to a different one downtown, but it was not the gas station. It was, however, always exciting going in there because you never knew what kind of new flavors would be in store that day. People are always interested when I tell them what it was like growing up with Ben & Jerry's being a small local thing, and just exploding after a few years. I've been to the factory several times and the one flavor I miss the most is Wavy Gravy. Thanks for doing such a great job over the years, and giving back to the community. Ben & Jerry's was, and has always been a big part of my childhood. To this day, my Wife and I still keep a pint of Phish Food in the freezer.

How much of the 8 Billion did you get as tax-free take-home pay?

Thanks! That's awesome that Crosby Stills and Nash are on the StampMobile tour. I noticed it's all east coast, any chance the StampMobile would make it out west? Colorado perhaps?

Hey Morgan - took this pic the other day and reminded me of you.

Do images like this bring tears of joy? http://i.imgur.com/uaApaM4.jpg