I was out gardening today (yes, it's my day off. yes, it's sorta my job to garden. but what self-respecting gardener can turn down an opportunity to get out and dig in the dirt on New Year's Eve -- in Iowa!)
Anyway, I was out planting the last of the bulbs today and doing the last of the yard cleanup and it occurred to me that this was the first time in probably more than 2 years that I've had 5 days off in a row (Wednesday for Sebastian's surgery -- he's still hurting some but doing fine with his recovery; Thursday as a vacation day for our anniversary -- thanks everyone for the kind words (kind of a quiet one because of Seb's recovery but got to watch lots of football with him yesterday and today); Friday as the 2005 New Year's holiday; and Saturday and Sunday as regular days off) without being on a bus with a bunch of marching musicians. 2003 tour with the Colts. 2004 Rose Parade with our high school band. 2004 tour. 2004 Finals.
Damn but it feels weird..........
Already signed up for vacation for finals week. Now just have to pick out my other 2 weeks. I'm kinda thinking that the Southern leg would be nice. Oh the possibilities.
david
Friday, December 31, 2004
Thursday, December 30, 2004
Happy Anniversary
to us.
Jody and I have been married 30 years today.
Anybody else got a special day to take note of? Leave a comment by clicking on the "0 comments" item at the bottom of this post.
Enjoy,
david
Jody and I have been married 30 years today.
Anybody else got a special day to take note of? Leave a comment by clicking on the "0 comments" item at the bottom of this post.
Enjoy,
david
Wednesday, December 29, 2004
Tuesday, December 28, 2004
Monday, December 27, 2004
Sunday, December 26, 2004
Saturday, December 25, 2004
Friday, December 24, 2004
Thursday, December 23, 2004
Wednesday, December 22, 2004
Tuesday, December 21, 2004
Must-gos
Well, most of the pictures from a fantastic December camp are over at colts.org. But there are always leftovers after I decide what I'm going to put out for Katherine to use for the official Colts website.
Since this is the Virtual Cooktruck, there are no leftovers, though. Only must-gos. So here we go with the obligatory PBJ picture. There'll be one a day again until we run out....
Bon Appetit
Monday, December 20, 2004
Seconds after I posted the menu...
I got this from Olaf. Somebody in Holland loves the Colts.
Olaf's note:
That sounds like cookin' to me
Made that grill working again!
I can't remember, but it makes me thinking where have I seen that before.
Food program stays top of the bill
Hope many vets came back to taste our food!
Hi from Olaf
Olaf's note:
That sounds like cookin' to me
Made that grill working again!
I can't remember, but it makes me thinking where have I seen that before.
Food program stays top of the bill
Hope many vets came back to taste our food!
Hi from Olaf
Blow the dust off...
...the 2005 Colts virtual cooktruck is open for business.
Menu for Colts December 2004 Camp
Friday snack
Chicken nuggets with dips
Salty snacks and sweet snacks
Peanut butter and jelly
Saturday breakfast
Pancakes (ummmmm, they were good)
Bacon
Cereal
Peanut butter and jelly
Saturday lunch
Sloppy joes on a bun
French fries
Strawberry Jell-O with pineapple, peaches, and marshmallows
Brownies with gooey topping
Peanut butter and jelly
Saturday dinner
Turkey and dressing
Mashed potatoes and gravy
Corn
Christmas cake
Peanut butter and jelly
Saturday snack
Pizza sticks with sauce (A Colts December camp tradition)
Must-goes
Peanut butter and jelly
Sunday breakfast
Eggs McMona (Eggs, sausage, cheese in an English muffin)
Cereal
Peanut butter and jelly
Sunday lunch
Chicken breast sandwich (or leftover sloppy joes, which is what I had)
Macaroni and cheese
Carrots and peas (the menu said green beans, but I remember carrots and peas)
Pretty pudding parfaits
Peanut butter and jelly
Menu for Colts December 2004 Camp
Friday snack
Chicken nuggets with dips
Salty snacks and sweet snacks
Peanut butter and jelly
Saturday breakfast
Pancakes (ummmmm, they were good)
Bacon
Cereal
Peanut butter and jelly
Saturday lunch
Sloppy joes on a bun
French fries
Strawberry Jell-O with pineapple, peaches, and marshmallows
Brownies with gooey topping
Peanut butter and jelly
Saturday dinner
Turkey and dressing
Mashed potatoes and gravy
Corn
Christmas cake
Peanut butter and jelly
Saturday snack
Pizza sticks with sauce (A Colts December camp tradition)
Must-goes
Peanut butter and jelly
Sunday breakfast
Eggs McMona (Eggs, sausage, cheese in an English muffin)
Cereal
Peanut butter and jelly
Sunday lunch
Chicken breast sandwich (or leftover sloppy joes, which is what I had)
Macaroni and cheese
Carrots and peas (the menu said green beans, but I remember carrots and peas)
Pretty pudding parfaits
Peanut butter and jelly
Tuesday, November 30, 2004
Hello 2005
You didn't really think I could stop doing this for a whole month did you? I barely lasted a week. I guess there are worse things to be addicted to than drum corps. (Come to think of it, why are you back here when I said I was done for 2004? Hmmmmmmmmm)
Anyway, if you are listening, welcome to 2005.
The banquet was great. Lots of people. More people than chairs in the Colts center. Greg said this year was the first time that had happened. The program was long, but that was mainly due to a middle section of tributes to Greg by former members, parent representatives, volunteers, and board members. There'll be pictures, but I'm taking care of colts.org first so check back here later.
The Sunday meeting about the 2005 show was exciting. The Colt Cadets show sounds really fun. I was a bit apprehensive about the reaction to the Colts show after all the fun Vicki and Ibe had in building up the Cadet show, but the kids were all energized when Ryan laid out the music and show concept for the Colts.
It hasn't been officially announced on colts.org so I won't go into a lot of the details but it's going to be a warm, emotion-packed show that still has lots of velocity and big drum corps moments. Some of the songs are hummable and familiar and others will allow for lots of dramatic effects. Pit and percussion should have a lot of fun with this one.
I'm really taken with the first hints of the visual organization of the show. Can't wait to see it on the field.
Oh yeah. Ryan referred to the show as "Postcards from Home." But he also called it just "Postcards" so I don't know whether there's an official title yet.
It just sounds really, really exciting.
david
Anyway, if you are listening, welcome to 2005.
The banquet was great. Lots of people. More people than chairs in the Colts center. Greg said this year was the first time that had happened. The program was long, but that was mainly due to a middle section of tributes to Greg by former members, parent representatives, volunteers, and board members. There'll be pictures, but I'm taking care of colts.org first so check back here later.
The Sunday meeting about the 2005 show was exciting. The Colt Cadets show sounds really fun. I was a bit apprehensive about the reaction to the Colts show after all the fun Vicki and Ibe had in building up the Cadet show, but the kids were all energized when Ryan laid out the music and show concept for the Colts.
It hasn't been officially announced on colts.org so I won't go into a lot of the details but it's going to be a warm, emotion-packed show that still has lots of velocity and big drum corps moments. Some of the songs are hummable and familiar and others will allow for lots of dramatic effects. Pit and percussion should have a lot of fun with this one.
I'm really taken with the first hints of the visual organization of the show. Can't wait to see it on the field.
Oh yeah. Ryan referred to the show as "Postcards from Home." But he also called it just "Postcards" so I don't know whether there's an official title yet.
It just sounds really, really exciting.
david
Tuesday, November 23, 2004
Goodbye 2004
It's time to let go. Sure, 2004 was great. But banquet's coming soon. The wrapup of a truly special season. The good news is that 2005 is only a few days away now. Doesn't it start Sunday?
I've shared what I saw in my encounters with the 2004 Colts. These pictures have been just a small part of my memories of a bunch of exceptional Colts and the wonderful people who love and support them.
I think I'll fill up the cooktruck time between now and camp in December by putting in some hours pondering the one true question that really matters. I like to think of it as the cook's dilemma. To me, it ranks right up there with all the other questions about life, the universe, and everything. It's something that we all have to face eventually.
What's more important: sleep or shower?
(See you at the banquet!!!!!!)
I've shared what I saw in my encounters with the 2004 Colts. These pictures have been just a small part of my memories of a bunch of exceptional Colts and the wonderful people who love and support them.
I think I'll fill up the cooktruck time between now and camp in December by putting in some hours pondering the one true question that really matters. I like to think of it as the cook's dilemma. To me, it ranks right up there with all the other questions about life, the universe, and everything. It's something that we all have to face eventually.
What's more important: sleep or shower?
(See you at the banquet!!!!!!)
Monday, November 22, 2004
Thursday, November 18, 2004
Wednesday, November 17, 2004
Tuesday, November 16, 2004
Kick-ass cooks
This is not to say there aren't kick-ass cooks that aren't shown here (for example: Polly, Jim, Bill, Luba, Kathleen, Jim, Marlin, my Jody, Tom, Mr. Megan (couldn't resist, Dave), Sue, Sue, Susan, Cliff, Bruce, Lori, Sarah, Kelly, Diane, Shari, Bev, Olaf, Rob, Larry, Jeff, Laura, Larry, Janice, Lauren ... I know I'm leaving out somebody really important. Sorry if it's you. I apologize. But I could go on and on). This is just a representative sample of those people who make the real Colts cooktruck something special.
Monday, November 15, 2004
Friday, November 12, 2004
2005 Info at colts.org
I know a lot of you visit colts.org every day like I do, but for those who don't, be sure to go there and click Colts 2005 Information Released! for the latest news.
Don't miss Kent's long letter about the 2004 season, either. Great job, Kent.
david
Don't miss Kent's long letter about the 2004 season, either. Great job, Kent.
david
Thursday, November 11, 2004
Tuesday, November 09, 2004
Monday, November 08, 2004
Friday, November 05, 2004
Thursday, November 04, 2004
Wednesday, November 03, 2004
Monday, November 01, 2004
This week's theme...
...is "hype," suggested by Kent. Going all out, kicking a**, putting it all on the line. Whatever you call it, it's cool when Colts do it.
Saturday, October 30, 2004
Best Seats in the House
Weekend bonus!
Have a few pictures that don't seem to fit any categories that are coming up, and the marching band performance got rained out last night and I had a little 'picture time' on my hands, so I thought I'd throw in a bonus photo for the weekend.
See you again Monday.
Friday, October 29, 2004
Wednesday, October 27, 2004
Tuesday, October 26, 2004
Monday, October 25, 2004
Food, glorious food
That's this week's theme and it comes from Jody Glow. Eating it. Cooking it. Loving it. Hating it.
Hey, it's the Cooktruck. It's all about food, right?
Thanks to all who submitted suggestions for themes. Watch for yours between now and banquet.
david
Friday, October 22, 2004
What to do, what to do.....
As I'm sure all of you have noticed... (You have noticed, haven't you? Even one of you?) As I'm sure ALL of you have noticed, there have been "themes" for pictures over the past few weeks (drivers, uniforms, gangs). Any suggestions for next week's theme? I have an idea or two, but I always just do what the photos suggest to me. (Don't your photos talk to you and make suggestions? No? Pity.)
It might be fun to try to build a set of pictures around someone else's idea of a theme from last summer.
thanks for looking,
david
It might be fun to try to build a set of pictures around someone else's idea of a theme from last summer.
thanks for looking,
david
Thursday, October 21, 2004
Wednesday, October 20, 2004
Cook gang
I think this is in Murray, Ky. But who really remembers, and does it really matter? I miss all these guys a lot. And all the rest of the cook gangs I got to work with this year.
That's me in the shadow of Olaf.
Tuesday, October 19, 2004
Almost missed a day....
Well, the job almost got me. Almost let a whole day go by without posting a Colts picture. That little 196-page book thing is throwing me this week, but we'll struggle through somehow.
david
david
Monday, October 18, 2004
Friday, October 15, 2004
Bonus photo
Oalf said he found this photo of 'Pip' on the internet and he sent it along to me (and other people). Thanks, Olaf! Keep 'em coming.
Here's a copy of the email Olaf sent me:
Hi guys,
Guess whom I found on the internet!!!
A lost colt in England with the 37th kingswood D&B Corps
They call it a percussion night.
Talk to you later
Olaf
It's great to hear from folks who are still looking at the cooktruck. Thanks, everyone! Keep 'em coming.
Thursday, October 14, 2004
Wednesday, October 13, 2004
Tuesday, October 12, 2004
Monday, October 11, 2004
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