Today is Saturday, June 30; it's Dubuque symphony pops day

We are in Dubuque, IA

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Today's Menu
Breakfast
Pancakes or bagels
Various fruit

Meal 2
Cheeseburgers
Pasta salad
Cottage cheese
Watermelon

Meal 3
Chicken fajita salad
Bread sticks or garlic bread
Fruit salad
Donate cookies

Meal 4
Parmesan chicken
Scalloped potatoes
Mustgoes


Photo by David S.

Today's Schedule
7:50 Wake
8 Stretch
8:30 Breakfast
9:30 Guard and percussion sectionals; brass warmup
12:30 Lunch
1:30 Guard and percussion sectionals; brass resting
3 Brass leaves for fairgrounds
4:30 Percussion rehearsal and snack
5 Brass snack
5:30 Guard snack
6 Percussion and brass leave for concert
7 Guard leaves for concert
7:25 Performance (pit loads immediately after performance except for two concert bass drums)
10:30 Dinner/pack/load
12 Depart for Varna


Today's Cooks
Lori C, head cook
Karen R., Lori, Patty T. and Terry L. leave today
Olaf
Bill S. and Luba S. arrive today


Today's News
Thanks to Lori C. for a great week as head cook.

Happy birthday, Rachel D!

It’s a crazy, mixed-up day. But the symphony day in Dubuque is always a crazy, mixed-up day.

Penny D. sewing

As always, check colts.org for the latest official word on tour news, housing sites, mail drops, or other corps information.

Today is Friday, June 29; it's a competition day

We are in Normal, IL

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Today's Menu
Breakfast
Orange-cranberry muffins
Sausage patty
Fresh fruit

Meal 2
Corn dogs
Chips
Apple wedges

Meal 3
Fish sandwiches
Potato wedges
Corn

Meal 4 (with Colt Cadets)
Spaghetti
Bread sticks


Photo by David S.

Today's Schedule
8:15 Wake
8:30 Stretch
9 Breakfast
9:45 Staff meeting
10 Warmup
10:15 Full ensemble
12-12:30 Brass snack
12:15-12:45 Percussion snack
12:30-1 Guard snack
1 Ensemble
3 Lunch/pack/load
4:40 Depart for show site
5:40 Warmup
7:21 Check-in
7:31 Gate
7:46 Preset
7:51 Performance
8:30 Dinner
10:30 Depart for Dubuque

Today's Cooks
Lori C, head cook
Terry L.
Karen R.
Patty T.
Olaf
Penny D. arrives today to sew


Today's News
Karen R. called in the report today and said it was a beautiful, sunny day. They were hoping for a high temperature of about 75 this afternoon.

Thanks go out to everyone who brought donations to Oswego yesterday. There were tons and tons of fruit brought in for the corps and other goodies too. Keep them coming!

Karen said a bird had just flown in the cooktruck and everyone was trying to get it out. “We’re just having fun,” she said.

Thanks to Roger D. for driving this week.


As always, check colts.org for the latest official word on tour news, housing sites, mail drops, or other corps information.

Today is Thursday, June 28; it's a competition day

We are in Oswego, IL

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Today's Menu
Breakfast
Egg bake
Family donated pastries from Panera

Meal 2
Pulled pork
Potatoes and gravy
Pudding cups

Meal 3
Cold meat sandwiches
Family donated pasta salad
Cottage cheese
Family donated fresh fruit

Meal 4 with Colt Cadets
Sloppy joes
Chips


Photo by David S.

Today's Schedule
8 Wake
8:15 Stretch
8:45 Breakfast
9:45 Sectionals
11:30 Vis
1:30 Lunch
2:30 Warmup
3 Ensemble
4 Clinic
5 Dinner/pack/load
6:45 Warmup
7:57 Watch Colt Cadets
8:20 Warmup
8:48 Gate
9:08 Performance
9:45 Snack
11:15 Depart for Normal


Today's Cooks
Lori C, head cook
Terry L.
Patty
Karen R.
Olaf


Connie C. helps today


Today's News
Happy birthday, Valerie A!

It’s cloudy and overcast and very windy today. The guard is having particular wind issues.

But everybody is pumped and ready for the day, Lori says.

Roger D. is the volunteer driver this week.


As always, check colts.org for the latest official word on tour news, housing sites, mail drops, or other corps information.

Today is Wednesday, June 27; it's a rehearsal day

We are in Ft. Wayne, IN

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Today's Menu
Breakfast
Bagels and cream cheese
Bacon
Troika toast
Bananas/grapes/apples

Meal 2
Chicken nuggets
Fries
Green beans

Meal 3
Pretzels with cheese
Mustgoes

Meal 4
Meatloaf
Au Gratin potatoes
Applesauce


Dramatic drums
Photo by Jim J.

Today's Schedule
10:15 a.m. Wake
10:30 Stretch
11 Brunch
11:45 Staff meeting
12 Vis
3:30 p.m. Lunch (Meal 2)
4:30 Sectionals
5:45-6:15 Brass snack (Meal 3)
6-6:30 Percussion snack
6:15-6:45 Guard snack
7 Ensemble
9 Dinner (Meal 4)/Pack/Load
11 Depart for Oswego, IL

Today's Cooks
Lori C, head cook
Terry L.
Karen R.
Olaf
Carol B. leaves today


Today's News
It’s bright and sunny with a little breeze this morning outside the cooktruck. And fairly cool, which is good on the cooks and the corps.

The corps got in at 7:30 a.m., which is WAY ahead of schedule. Which is good on the corps and the cooks.

Almost all the new players are now in the whole show. The cooks stood at the base of the stands during the show last night, which gave them a ground-level view of the show. (As I remember, if you don’t have an actual ticket in Hornell, they don’t let you up in the stands. At least that’s happened to me in the past.) The crowd was very responsive to the Colts last night. The standing ovation for them lasted all the way through the next corps coming on the field.

The cooks are preparing dishes such as “Bartok salad” and “Troika toast” in honor of the show.

They could use some donations of fruit and Gatorade powder. And they’re in Indiana today and Illinois tomorrow, so they are in donation distance again. We appreciate all the donations that have been coming in. Too many to acknowledge individually, but be sure every one is appreciated. Lots of fruit being donated, but the Colts are eating it as quickly as it comes in.

Roger D. is the volunteer driver this week.

As always, check colts.org for the latest official word on tour news, housing sites, mail drops, or other corps information.

New picture galleries

Looks like lots of you already have discovered them, but for those of you who haven't, I'd like to point out that there are several new photo galleries posted from the first part of tour. Look around in the list in the right sidebar to see what you've missed.

Today is Tuesday, June 26; it's a competition day

We are in Hornell, NY

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Today's Menu
Breakfast
Mustgoes: pancakes, waffles, hash browns, eggs, grapes and apples

Meal 2
Quesadillas
With salsa and sour cream
Leftover meats

Meal 3
Mac and cheese casserole
Peas and carrots
Apple and grape salad

Meal 4
Ham and scalloped potatoes
Veggies and dip


Serving
Photo by David S.

Today's Schedule
8:15 a.m. Wake
8:30 Stretch
9 Breakfast
10 Vis
12-12:30 Brass snack
12:30-1:45 Brass sectionals
12:15-12:45 Percussion snack
12:45-1:45 Percussion sectionals
12:30-1 Guard snack
1-1:45 Guard sectionals
1:45 Ensemble
3:30 Lunch/pack/load
5:15 Depart for show
5:30 Warmup
7:29 Gate
7:49 Performance
8:20 Dinner
9:50 Depart for Ft. Wayne, IN


Today's Cooks
Lori C, head cook
Terry L.
Karen R.
Olaf
Carol B.


Today's News
Happy birthday, A.J. P!

The corps got in to New York about 2:30 a.m., so there was some sleep time, after an awesome show in Erie.

Eleven pre-schoolers had a field trip on the kitchen truck this morning to see everything and then were going out to watch the Colts rehearse.

It’s the second beautiful, sunny day in a row. And the school they are staying at is nestled between two mountains.

Roger D. is the volunteer driver this week.

As always, check colts.org for the latest official word on tour news, housing sites, mail drops, or other corps information.

We get letters from boyfriends too

Dear David and cooktruck,
A girlfriend sent you guys an e-mail, so it's a boyfriend's turn. I'm Carrie Jo's (trumpet) boyfriend. I miss Carrie Jo and the pictures help, because I occasionally get to see her. Also I get to read about all the hard work Carrie Jo and the other Colts members are doing. It makes me very proud of her. The schedule helps me to know when and when not to call her, so thanks a lot. I just wanted e-mail and say thanks for all the info you're posting on the site. I'm looking forward to seeing you guys perform at Siloam Springs, AR.
Thanks A lot,
Chris Enslow

Today is Monday, June 25; it's a competition day

We are in Erie, PA

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Today's Menu
Brunch
Scrambled eggs
Sausage patties
Hash browns
Fruit

Lunch
Philly steak sandwiches
Pasta salad
Watermelon

Dinner
Orange glazed chicken
Rice
Corn
Fruit pizza



Corps Mates
Photo by David S.

Today's Schedule
10 a.m. Wake
10:15 Stretch
10:45 Breakfast
11:45 Warmup
1:30 p.m. Ensemble
3:35 Lunch/pack/load
5:20 Depart for show site
6:20 Warmup
8:18 Gate
8:38 Performance
9 Dinner
10:45 Depart for Hornell, NY


Today's Cooks
Lori C, head cook
Terry L.
Karen R.
Olaf
Carol B.


Today's News


Roger D. is the volunteer driver this week.

The corps got in about 6:30 a.m. today, a bit ahead of schedule.

There has been a “massive amount of fruit” donated in the past few days. But the cooks say that doesn’t mean they couldn’t use more! The corps members are eating as much fruit as the cooks can put in front of them. They got more grapes and cookies today. “We’re in Pennsylvania and we’re still getting donations,” Lori says.

She also says it’s time to start thinking about bringing donations of powdered Gatorade to mix in with the regular drink mix. Temperatures are soaring.

As always, check colts.org for the latest official word on tour news, housing sites, mail drops, or other corps information.

Even girlfriends read the cooktruck....

Dear David and everyone working on the cooktruck,

Well, everyone else has been sending you thank-yous and things, and I
figured, I should too! I read the Colts Cooktruck website everyday as
well, and it helps me feel connected. I am the girlfriend of Brian
Levine, (trumpet player) and I love to know the latest news and
everything. Plus, it's fun to call Brian around meal 4 and say "how
are your nachos" or whatever he's eating, just to freak him out.
Thanks for all your work on posting things everyday, and thanks to
everyone who is helping and putting their time in. Even girlfriends
appreciate it!
lots of love,
Jenna Heerdt

Today is Sunday, June 24; it's a competition day

We are in Belding, MI

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Today's Menu
Breakfast
Pancakes
Bacon or sausage
Coffee cake or homemade banana bread
Banana or nectarine or apple

Meal 2
Submarine sandwich
Potato wedges
Carrots and cucumbers
Watermelon
l/o cole slaw or pasta salad

Meal 3
Chicken ala King over biscuit
Fruit salad
Chocolate chip cookies


Snowflakes
Photo by David S.

Today's Schedule
10:00 Wake
10:15 Stretch
10:45 BIG breakfast
11:45 Sectionals
1:15 Ensemble
3:15 Lunch, pack, load
5:00 Depart
6:00 Warm-up
8:05 Gate
8:23 Performance
9:00 Snack
10:30 Depart

Today's Cooks
Lori C, head cook
Terry L.
Karen R.
Olaf
Carol B.
Patty
Suzie - visiting for the day

Today's News

Roger D. is the volunteer driver this week.

Colts had an "awesome" show last night, receiving the biggest standing ovation of all the corps. They travelled well and arrived in Belding one hour early, in spite of construction and stand-still traffic in Chicago. There was also a 2:30 am stop at a Gary truck stop which had "lots of traffic" and must have been interesting, although no other details were shared.

The early arrival meant that the members got an extra hour of sleep and the cooks even got to lay down for a while.

The corps has received lots of donations including fruit, homemade banana bread, rolls, buns, and too many things to keep track of! Thanks to all who have donated. The contributions are wonderful, and the kitchen staff says "keep it coming."

As always, check colts.org for the latest official word on tour news, housing sites, mail drops, or other corps information.

It rained yesterday...

(Please scroll down for the full June 23 update, posted at 4:50 pm CDT.)


And the Ankeny show was an inside standstill. But at the end of the day, there was a beautiful rainbow.
Photo by David S.

Today is Saturday, June 23; it's a competition day

We are in Rockford, IL

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Today's Menu
Breakfast
Coffee cake
Sausage links
Banana or nectarine

Meal 2
Walking Taco
Lettuce salad
Pears

Meal 3
Pork fritters
Broccoli, rice, and cheese casserole
Apple Sauce

Meal 4
Salisbury steak
Mashed potatoes and gravy
Corn


Pit intensity
Photo by David S.

Today's Schedule
9:00 Wake
9:15 Stretch
9:45 Breakfast
10:45 Visual
12:30 - 1 Brass snack
12:45 - 1:15 Percussion snack
1:00 - 1:30 Guard snack
1:00 - 2:30 Brass sectional
1:15 - 2:30 Percussion sectional
1:30 - 2:30 Guard sectional
2:30 Ensemble
4:25 Lunch, pack, & load
6:10 Depart for show
6:45 Warm-up
8:46 Gate
9:06 Performance
9:45 Dinner
11:15 Depart

Today's Cooks
Lori C, head cook
Terry L. and Karen R. arrive today
Cindy S. leaves today
Olaf
Carol B.
Connie C. helps

Today's News
Lori C. is the new head cook today. Thanks, Lori!

Happy birthday, Lauren G!

Roger D. is the volunteer driver this week.

The corps had a great show last night, although it was a stand-still only due to rain. The crowd was excited about the show, and the corps played Freebird for all of the Colts parents in attendance. The corps arrived in Rockford one hour early this morning.

Today they are right next to the Rock River. It's cool and cloudy, and they fear there could be more rain tonight. Practice is going well and they're doing a great job. Lauren R. and her crew are there working on uniform repairs, guard outfits, and capes.

As always, check colts.org for the latest official word on tour news, housing sites, mail drops, or other corps information.

Letter From England

From the mom of "cool kid" Dan the Brit

Hi, Just a quick email from a UK Colts Mum to say how much I enjoy the
Cooktruck and check it every day to see how Dan is doing and search for
him in the photos. Looks like you are feeding them toooooo well this year
as he looks like he's putting on weight and he usually comes home from
tour a few sizes smaller ;0)
We have to wait until August to travel to the U.S. for finals week, which
seems so far away, so thanks for keeping us in touch with how things are
going until then.
Best wishes to all the Colts - Julie GP

Today is Friday, June 22; it's a competition day

We are in Ankeny, IA

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Today's Menu
Breakfast
English muffins or breakfast burritos
Hash browns
Choice of meat

Meal 2
Pepperoni Pasta salad
Fruit

Meal 3
Tuna noodle bake
Corn
Fruit

Meal 4
Ravioli
Bread sticks
Lettuce salad


Leadership
Photo by David S.

Today's Schedule
7:45 a.m. Wake
8 Stretch
8:30 Breakfast
9:30 Vis
11 Sectionals
12 Meal 2
1 p.m. Sectionals/warmup
2 Ensemble
4 Meal 3/pack/load
5 Depart
6 Warmup
7:59 Gate
8:19 Performance
9:30 America the Beautiful
10 Snack
11:15 Depart for Rockford


Today's Cooks
Jody S, head cook
Mark B., Jill B. and Sheri S. leave today
Carol B. arrives today
Olaf
Cindy S.
Julie S. helps today
Adam and Jody G. help
Bill and Luba S. help

Today's News
Jody S. leaves as head cook today. Thanks for a great week!

Lots of former Colts and former Colts volunteers stopped by Saydel to say hi and help out. The Colt Cadet parents helped serve a big snack last night.

The Colts did a great runthrough last night at the end of ensemble and then went up in the stands to give the Colt Cadets a prolonged welcome ovation and a standing “O” at the end of the Cadets’ runthrough. The Colt Cadets have a lot of talented members and a great sound this year. Thanks to all the Cadet volunteers who came over to help with the cooktruck when we were serving the combined corps.

Keep emailing me. I love to hear your thoughts about how things are going and the fan mail is fantastic! I’m glad the changes we made have made the blog load faster for some people. Refine, refine, refine.

As always, check colts.org for the latest official word on tour news, housing sites, mail drops, or other corps information.

Today is Thursday, June 21; it's a rehearsal and laundry day

We are in Saydel, IA

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Today's Menu
Breakfast
Cinnamon rolls
Bacon
Fresh fruit

Meal 2
Fish sandwiches
Potato wedges

Meal 3
Pork fritters
Tater tots
Bread sticks
Sheri’s cookies

Meal 4 (w/ Colt Cadets)
Pretzels
Mini-mustgo


Red team
Photo by David S.

Today's Schedule
8:45 a.m. Wake
9 Breakfast
10 Leave for laundry
3 p.m. Meal 2 (light)
3:45 Vis
4:45 Sectionals – guard at stadium
6:15 Meal 3
7:15 Warmup
7:35 Ensemble
9:25 Colts perform for Colt Cadets
9:45 Colt Cadets perform for Colts
10:15 Combined sectionals: guard on field, brass in Colts gym, percussion in Cadets gym
10:45 Snack with Colt Cadets
11:45 Colts meeting
12:15 Lights out


Today's Cooks
Jody S, head cook
Mark B.
Jill B.
Olaf
Sheri S.
Cindy S.
Julie S. helps today

Today's News
Happy birthday, Matt A!

Notes found on the side of the cooktruck:
Colts—
We miss you guys and can’t wait to see you 2 night & 2 morrow. Bryon K.
Joe F.,
We can’t wait to hear you. Jerry & Amy

Food drop today at 6:30 a.m. with breakfast at 9. It was all hands on deck for a while, but the crew had everything packed in the freezer and ready to go onto the equipment truck by 9 a.m.

OK, so maybe it’s just a homing instinct. Or good karma. I (David) drove to Omaha last night to see the performance. As I’m pulling off I-80, I’m thinking, “I hope this is the right exit.” I roll up to the intersection – right behind the kitchen truck and the equipment truck. I just fell in line and followed Bob and Frank to the show site. Parked in the lot right next to them.


As always, check colts.org for the latest official word on tour news, housing sites, mail drops, or other corps information.

The letters come from all over

David and all the people on the cooktruck: I just read the letter from Beth's mom and I too have been following the daily blog as my baby sister Lisa has been cooking for the kids and my neice Jackie is a member of the Colts. I have been following what they are doing on a daily basis and I feel like part of the group. I can't wait until July 28th so I can see the show. Please keep the updates and info going as lots of us are enjoying what you print.

Thanks!

Becky Nelson

Jackie Paschang's aunt

We get letters

Got a nice email a day or so ago and I thought I'd share:

I would like to thank the authors of the cooktruck blog for their daily entries. I am the mother of one of Colts members (from Ohio) and I read it every day. It makes me feel connected. The pictures are great! I look forward to trying to pick my member out of the crowd. I can't wait until July 7th when you are in Canton so I can finally get to see the show. I have read such great reviews about it. Have fun on the rest of your tour and I look forward to reading more.

Steven's Mom,

Beth MacAlpine


Thanks to Steven's mom for writing to the Virtual Cooktruck. I would just like to add my thanks to everyone on tour and at home who help me do this. I appreciate all the "staff" who contribute and cover for me when I'm busy -- Olaf, Bill, Jim J, Rod R -- and everyone who sends in pictures. But most of all I want to thank the head cooks and other cooks who take time out from their very, very busy days on the road to call in a report. I can do a lot of stuff in advance like the maps and the photos, but without those "real" updates, this thing would be nothing.

Thanks.
david

Today is Wednesday, June 20; it's a competition day

We are in Omaha, NE

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Today's Menu
Brunch
Waffles
Bacon
Watermelon

Meal 2
Corn dogs
Baked beans

Meal 3
Pizza buns
Donated fresh fruit

Meal 4
Chicken nuggets
Mashed potatoes and gravy
Green beans
Olaf’s birthday surprise


Intensity
Photo by David S.

Today's Schedule
9:25 a.m. Wake
9:50 Stretch
10:20 Brunch
10:35 Staff meeting
11:15 Vis
12:30 p.m.-1 Brass meal 2
12:45-1:15 Percussion meal 2
1-1:30 Guard meal 2
2 Ensemble
3:45 Meal 3
5:30 Depart for show
6:10 Arrive at show site
6:20 Warmup
8:18 Gate
8:30 Performance
9:30 America the Beautiful
10 Meal 4
11:45 Depart for Saydel


Today's Cooks
Jody S, head cook
Mark B.
Jill B.
Olaf
Sheri S.
Jeannette F. and Lisa P. leave today
Cindy S. arrives today
Bev B. helps today

Today's News
Colt Cadets are in for the show again tonight. I hear they had a great performance last night in Sioux Falls.

As always, check colts.org for the latest official word on tour news, housing sites, mail drops, or other corps information.

Hartelijk gefeliciteerd, Olaf!

Everyone say "Hartelijk gefeliciteerd!" or "Van harte gefeliciteerd met je verjaardag!" to Olaf today, 'cause it's his birthday. (Somebody please correct me if my Dutch is bad. I found this on the internet, so it's probably wrong)
david

Today is Tuesday, June 19; it's a competition day

We are in Sioux Falls, SD

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Today's Menu
Breakfast
Sausage and cheese biscuits
Hash browns
Fruit mustgoes

Meal 2
Spaghetti
Watermelon
Texas toast

Meal 3
Chicken and rice
Corn
Bread sticks

Meal 4
Chili dogs
Tater tots
Fruit


Heights
Photo by David S.

Today's Schedule
7:15 a.m. Wake
7:30 Stretch
8 Breakfast
9 Sectionals
Noon Meal 2
1 Vis
2:30 Ensemble
4:30 Meal 3/pack/load
6:15 Depart
6:45 Warmup
7:15 Watch Colt Cadets perform
7:30 Warmup 2
9:14 Performance
10 Meal 4
Midnight departure for Omaha

Today's Cooks
Jody S, head cook
Mark B.
Jill B.
Lisa P.
Olaf
Sheri S.
Jeannette F.

Today's News
It was a nutty day yesterday, with several schedule changes as the day went along, but nothing really that much out of the ordinary. The changes were mainly so that the corps could be transported to the show site stadium and back for a three-hour practice under the lights.

As always, check colts.org for the latest official word on tour news, housing sites, mail drops, or other corps information.

Equinox

Photo by David S.

New gallery from Menomonie. A link is in the right sidebar -- including photos from the show.

I've seen Equinox. Wow.

Today is Monday, June 18; it's a rehearsal day

We are in Sioux Falls, SD

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Today's Menu
Breakfast
Egg wraps
Grapes

Meal 2
Taco salad
Fruit

Meal 3
Pretzels with cheese

Meal 4
Chicken breast with dressing
Corn
Fruit salad
Ice cream sundaes for Carol L’s birthday


Conducting
Photo by David S.

Today's Schedule
(UPDATE)
11:45 a.m. Breakfast
3:30 p.m. Lunch
6 Meal 3
6:30 Depart for practice stadium
10 Rehearsal over
10:30 Meal 4
11:45 Lights out

Today's Cooks
Jody S, head cook
Olaf
Mark B.
Jill B.
Lisa P.
Sheri S. and Jeannette F. have arrived

Today's News
Happy Birthday, Carol L!

Got in to Sioux Falls about 6 a.m. – early! So early that the cooks got some unscheduled downtime too.

It rained in Sioux Falls, but after the corps got in and settled and before the cooks had to go back out and open up the cooktruck for today. Good timing. (today turned out to be really windy. Really windy)

I’m putting out the “Stop Cookies” sign for right now. We got a great outpouring in Minnesota and Wisconsin, so the corps is good on cookies, for now. Of course, if you’ve already got them bought or baked, bring ‘em.

The corps could use more donations of fruit, though. We got grapes, watermelon, and other fruit over the weekend, but most of that will be gone today. They like fruit.

I was in Menomonie for the show last night. Wow. Wow. Wow. The sound. The colors. The movement. The sound. I kept hearing people in the crowd behind me go, “Look at that. Look at that.” To cap it, the corps got a standing ovation from the very drum corps-savvy Menomonie crowd. And what’s really exciting is we know they are just going to keep getting better. – David S.

As always, check colts.org for the latest official word on tour news, housing sites, mail drops, or other corps information.

Today is Sunday, June 17; it's a competition day

We are in Menomonie, WI

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Today's Menu
Breakfast
Blueberry Muffin
Bacon
Fruit

Meal 2 (snack)
Parmesan noodles with butter or creamy chicken casserole
Fruit

Meal 3
Chicken Parmesan
Oriental salad
Green beans
Roll

Meal 4 (dinner)
Pulled pork sandwich
Lettuce salad
Potatoes
Homemade cookies


Inside meal
Photo by Rod R.

Today's Schedule
7:15 a.m. Wake
7:30 Stretch
8:00 Breakfast
Meeting last 5 minutes of breakfast at cooktruck
9:00 Sectionals
10:30 Visual
12:00 – 12:30 Brass snack
12:15 – 12:45 Percussion snack
12:30 – 1:00 Guard snack
12:30 Brass warm-up
12:45 Percussion warm-up
1:00 Ensemble
2:30 Meal 2, Pack, & Load
4:15 Depart for Show
5:35 Warm-up
7:35 Gate
5:55 Performance
8:45 Dinner
10:45 Depart for Sioux Falls

Today's Cooks
Jody G., head cook (leaving today)
Jody S. arrives today
Olaf
Mark B.
Jill B.
Lisa P.
Peg L. helps at breakfast and lunch

Today's News

Happy Birthday to Jessica D.!

Many thanks to Jody G. for serving as head cook this week, and welcome Jody S.

It’s a bright, sunny, and windy day today. The corps is at a really nice new school, and they are “ensembling their little feet off,” according to David S.

As always, check colts.org for the latest official word on tour news, housing sites, mail drops, or other corps information.

Today is Saturday, June 16; it's a competition day

We are in Coon Rapids, MN

Click for weather report and forecast for Coon Rapids



Click for larger interactive version of today's map.


Today's Menu
Breakfast
Waffles with blueberry syrup
Bacon
Fruit

Meal 2
Leftovers

Meal 3
Cheeseburgers
Cole slaw
Potato wedges
Fruit

Meal 4
Pizza
Cake for Jessica D’s birthday


Brass
Photo by Lisa P.

Today's Schedule
8:30 a.m. Wake
8:45 Stretch
9:15 Breakfast (Meal 1)
10:15-11:25 Vis
11:25-12:05 Sectionals
12:05-12:45 Guard on field
12:15-12:45 Brass meal 2
12:30-1 Percussion meal 2
12:45-1:15 Guard meal 2
12:45 Brass warmup
1 Percussion warmup
1:30 Ensemble
3:10 Runthrough
3:30 Meal 3/pack/load
5:20 Depart
5:40 Warmup
7:40 Gate
8 Performance
8:45 Meal 4
11 Depart for Menomonie

Today's Cooks
Jody G, head cook
Olaf, Mark B. and Jill B. arrive today
Bill and Luba leave today
Lisa P.
Peg L. helps at breakfast and lunch
Peter H. in as guest cook

Today's News
The corps caravan got in about 2:15-2:30 a.m. after running through a series of thunderstorms. The area around Minneapolis got two-and-a-half inches of rain last night but the corps members stayed dry for the most part.

There was a big crowd in Cresco for the performance last night, including Mr. and Mrs. Orwoll – Greg’s parents. They brought a donation of treats for the corps.

Lauren and Sue are still on doing uniforms.

As always, check colts.org for the latest official word on tour news, housing sites, mail drops, or other corps information.

Today is Friday, June 15; it's a cornfield performance day

We are in Cresco, Iowa.

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Today's Menu
Breakfast
Bagels and cream cheese
Sausages
Bananas or oranges

Lunch
Chicken nuggets or ham
Pasta salad
Cheesy biscuits

Dinner
Beef taco skillet
Lettuce salad
Corn

Meal 4
Sub sandwich
Fruit



In the cooktruck
Photo by Jim H.

Today's Schedule
8:45 a.m. Wake
9 Stretch
9:30 Breakfast
10:30 Sectionals
1-1:30 p.m. Percussion snack
1:15-1:45 Brass snack
1:30-2 Guard snack
2 Vis
4:30 Lunch
5:30 Warmup
6 Dog and pony
7:15 Ensemble
9:10 Dinner
11 Depart for Coon Rapids, MN

Today's Cooks
Jody G., head cook
Luba S.
Bill S.
Lisa P.

Today's News
The guard uniforms are in and are beautiful. The uniform crew -- Lauren and Sue -- are in doing fittings and re-fittings this week.

There was a good crowd for the summer premiere in Platteville last night. And thanks to the Colt Cadet parents who helped out feeding the corps.

The cooks are putting out a call for more fruit donations for the corps. The members love the fruit and eat it as often as they can. Also, some different kinds of cereal donations (no Cherrios, please) would be greatly appreciated.

Although I'm a bit afraid to say it, they could use a few cookies -- not dozens and dozens -- to supplement some of the desserts. The cooks said it was a "light call" for cookies. Give accordingly.

As always, check colts.org for the latest official word on tour news, housing sites, mail drops, or other corps information.

Today is Thursday, June 14; it's summer premiere day

We are in Platteville, Wisconsin.

Click here for weather report and forecast for Platteville, WI





Today's Menu
Breakfast
Waffles
Peach or plum
Bacon

Lunch
Ham
Au gratin potatoes
Green beans
Watermelon

Dinner
Beef stew with vegetables
Buttermilk biscuit
Lettuce salad
Peaches in cup

Meal 4
Chicken snack wraps
Honey mustard/ranch dressing
Ice cream sundaes


Patterns
Photo by David S.

Today's Schedule
7:30 a.m. Wake and stretch
8 Breakfast
8:15 Staff meeting
9 Sectionals
12 Lunch
1 Vis
2:30 Ensemble
4:05 Rehearsal ends
4:15 Dinner/pack
6 Warmup
7:30 Colt cadets performance
7:50 Colts performance
8:10 Encore
8:30 Colt cadets snack/Colts ensemble
10 Meal 4/pack/load
11:30 Depart for Cresco, IA (2-and-a-half hour drive)

Today's Cooks
Jody G., head cook
Luba S.
Bill S.
Tom, Kathy, Bev and Les are leaving today.
Jack W. helps today
Lisa P. arrives

Today's News
Got in about 12:30 from Lancaster. Move went well.

The Lancaster dog & pony went well. All the flags are in and the colorguard skirts are being used now.

As always, check colts.org for the latest official word on tour news, housing sites, mail drops, or other corps information.

Olaf making his way -- slowly -- to tour

I am sitting at the airport (Brussels) waisting my time surfing around
while waiting for my delayed flight (2,5 h), will miss my connecting flight
to Minneapolis so all in all I will arrive 5,5 hours later than planned.
Not something I am looking forward to after having slept only 2,5 hours
after my trip from Moscow yesterday, repacking, etc.
But the main purpose to go there keeps me on my feet. Long day but at the
end something to look forward to.
Can't wait to see everyone, New Uniforms, will they be officialy presented?
Hope to talk to you soon in real

Olaf very tired "Alf "

Haven't I washed this pan three times today already?

Jim J. sent in this item after his recent tour on the cooktruck:

Pete Jordan wrote a book entitled Dishwasher: One Man's Quest to Wash Dishes in All 50 States.

Sounds all too familiar to me!!

Learn more at http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=10991537.

Today is Wednesday, June 13; it's a cornfield tour day

We are in Lancaster, Wisconsin.

Click here for weather report and forecast for Lancaster, WI





Today's Menu
Breakfast
Egg bake
Fruit
Sausages
Hot oatmeal

Lunch
Tuna
Mac and cheese
Peas or corn
Applesauce

Dinner
Meatballs in spaghetti sauce
Baked ziti
Mandarin salad
Garlic toast

Meal 4
Corn dogs
Fries
Rhubarb dump cake (with donated rhubarb)


Mom's sewing
Photo by David S.

Today's Schedule
7:30 a.m. Wake and stretch
8 Breakfast
9 Vis
12:15 p.m. Lunch
1:15 Sectionals
4:30 Dinner/pack
5:30 Warmup
6 Ensemble, part 1
7 Performance
8 Ensemble, part 2
10 Meal 4/pack/load
11:45 Depart for Platteville

Today's Cooks
Jody G., head cook
Luba S.
Bill S.
Bev M.
Tom R.
Kathy R.
Les M.
Kay T. (stayed on an extra day!)

Today's News
It's a food drop day. Bill's been hard at work clearing space in the freezer for the influx of food.

There was a full house last night in Belmont for the Brass 'n' Brats show. They estimated 3,000 people turned out for the Colts, Colt Cadets, and Capital Sound.

Cap Sound was totally impressed with the food provided for them by the Colts Cooktruck. Bill says the dinner for 400 went well. They went through 20 cans of ravioli and 14 cans of corn. Feeding all three corps.

Thanks for all the donations. Sorry we can't acknowledge all of them by name, but it's hard enough for the cooks to keep up with what day it is. We appreciate them all, even if we don't get to list them here. And keep them coming.

As always, check colts.org for the latest official word on tour news, housing sites, mail drops, or other corps information.

Today is Tuesday, June 12; it's Brass 'n' Brats performance day

We are in Lancaster and Belmont, Wisconsin.

Click here for weather report and forecast for Lancaster, WI





Today's Menu
Breakfast
English muffins
Bananas
Leftover meats

Lunch
Salisbury steak and gravy
Mashed potatoes
Peas and carrots
Fruit salad

Dinner
(with Colt Cadets and Cap Sound in Belmont)
Cheese and beef ravioli
Corn
Breadsticks
Brownies

Meal 4
(with Colt Cadets)
Chicken pattie with mozzarella cheese
Potato chips
Green beans


Folding lesson
Photo by David S.

Today's Schedule
7:30 a.m. Wake and stretch
8 Breakfast
9 Vis
10:30 Sectionals
11:50 Sectionals ends
12 Lunch
(cooks and kitchen truck pack and leave for Belmont at 1:30 p.m.)
1 p.m. Warmup
1:30 Ensemble
3 Rehearsal ends
4 Colts depart for Belmont
4:45 Colts arrive in Belmont, eat dinner and dress
6 Warmup
8:30 Snack with Colt Cadets and Cap Sound
10:30 Depart Belmont for Lancaster

Today's Cooks
Jody G., head cook
Luba S.
Bill S.
Bev M.
Tom R.
Kathy R.
Les M.
Kay T. leaves today
Paul was in as a guest cook today.

Today's News
Last night's runthrough in shakos and jackets was really, really good, Bill says. "That closer is a real tear-jerker. It's going to get a lot of people."

Nice day again today. Light breeze to cool things off.

A nice Midwestern donation of rhubarb today.

As always, check colts.org for the latest official word on tour news, housing sites, mail drops, or other corps information.

Why yes, as long as you asked, there ARE new Colts uniforms

Photo by David S.

And you can see lots of pictures of them in the new galleries posted today. The list is in the right sidebar.

Today is Monday, June 11; it's a cornfield performance day

We are in Lancaster, Wisconsin.

Click here for weather report and forecast for Lancaster, WI





Today's Menu
Breakfast
French toast
Oranges
Bacon
Warm applesauce

Lunch
Butt chops
Potato salad
Corn

Dinner
Ham or grilled chicken
Mashed potaoes and gravy
Green bean casserole
Applesauce

Meal 4
Taco salad


Truckin' with Bob
Photo by David S.

Today's Schedule
7 a.m. Wake and stretch
7:30 Breakfast
7:45 Caption head meeting
8:15 Full staff meeting
8:30 Vis
12:20 p.m. Rehearsal ends
12:30 Lunch
1:30 Sectionals
5:20 Rehearsal ends
5:30 Dinner
6:30 Warmup
7 Ensemble in shakos, shoes, jackets, gauntlets and section shorts
9:30 Meal 4
10:30 Lights out

Today's Cooks
Jody G., head cook
Luba S.
Bill S.
Bev M.
Tom R.
Kathy R.
Kay T.

Today's News
Today's birthdays: Jessica M., Keenan C., and Tim B.

Word is that the corps in staying in Lancaster tonight, instead of packing up and heading over to Belmont. They'll prepare in Lancaster on Tuesday, bus over to Belmont for the show, and then return to Lancaster after the Brass and Brats performance. The Colt Cadets will be there and will be eating dinner with the Colts, as will Cap Sound.

The corps did a full run through of the show last night. "It was pretty cool. Really great," Bill says.

The weather in Lancaster has been just beautiful. There was even a light breeze today to cool things off. Thanks, Bev. I'm sure you arranged the beautiful weather too.

A donation of grapes came all the way from Pennsylvania. Fruit is a good donation, as are the other things listed in the tour guide.

As always, check colts.org for the latest official word on tour news, housing sites, mail drops, or other corps information.

Ummm, sorry.

The cooktruck was down for a while this morning. Don't really know why that happened, but it should be back up and running now. (Thanks, Rod, for letting me know right away.)

Please tell me if there are more problems. But since you're reading this, it must be working, so you wouldn't know if there were more problems or not. Hmmmmm.

david

Today is Sunday, June 10; it's a cornfield tour day

We are in Lancaster, Wisconsin.

Click here for weather report and forecast for Lancaster, WI





Today's Menu
Breakfast
Bananas
Cinnamon Streusel Coffee Cake
Sausage patties
Hot oatmeal

Lunch
Fish sandwiches
Cottage cheese
Peas and carrots
Diced pears

Dinner
Chicken teryaki
Craisin salad with raspberry dressing
Rice with broccoli and cheese
Rolls

Meal 4
Pizza


Sewing/uniform crew in Delhi
Photo by Jim H.

Today's Schedule
7:30 a.m. Wake and stretch
8 Breakfast
9 Brass and percussion visual; guard on main field
12:20 p.m. Rehearsal ends
12:30 Lunch
1:30 Sectionals
5:20 Rehearsal ends
5:30 Dinner
6:30 Warmup
7 Ensemble in shakos, shoes, and section shorts
10 Meal 4
11 Lights out

Today's Cooks
Jody G., head cook
Bev M., Tom R., and Kathy R. arrive today
Connie leaves today
Bill S.
Luba S.
Kay T.

Today's News
The move went well. The corps got in about 11:15 p.m. Bev M. met the corps at her school with a big welcome. She's on as a cook for a few days now.

We got donations of fruit salad and styrofoam cups. Thanks for all the donations! Keep them coming!

As always, check colts.org for the latest official word on tour news, housing sites, mail drops, or other corps information.

Today is Saturday, June 9; it's car wash day

We are in Dubuque, Iowa.

Click here for weather report and forecast for Dubuque, Iowa





Today's Menu
Breakfast
Pancakes
Sausage
Leftover Egg McMonas

Lunch
Sack lunches
Sandwiches
Chips
Granola bars
Fruit snacks
Apples

Dinner
Leftovers/mustgoes

Meal 4
TBD


Cornfield practice in Delhi
Photo by Jim H.

Today's Schedule
7:30 a.m. Wake and eat
8:15 Corps meeting
6 p.m. Dinner
(After-dinner corps activities to be announced)
9:30 Snack
11 Depart for Lancaster, WI

Today's Cooks
Barry and Jody G., head cooks (with Vicki D. handling the middle of the day. Thanks, Vicki, for taking care of things and calling me early in the day!)
Jim J. and Barry leave today
Kay T.
Connie C.
Jody G., Luba S., and Bill S. arrive today

Today's News
Thanks to Barry for a great week as head cook. Sorry I missed the Barry meals this year....

Happy Birthday guard member Kaitlyn S. and baritone Kendall K.

Today is car wash today. If you're anywhere close to Dubuque, go by and get your car washed today. UPDATE: On their way out of town, Barry and Jim stopped and had their car washed by Colts. Twice.

As always, check colts.org for the latest official word on tour news, housing sites, mail drops, or other corps information.

Today is Friday, June 8; it's laundry day and free night

We are in Dubuque, Iowa.

Click here for weather report and forecast for Dubuque, Iowa





Today's Menu
Breakfast
Scrambled eggs
Bacon
Choice of biscuit, bagel, or muffin

Lunch
Ham steaks
Mac and cheese
Fruit cups

Dinner
To be determined (possibly leftovers/mustgoes)

Meal 4
Nachos



Reading the board at May camp
Photo by Debbie L.


Today's Schedule
7:30 a.m. Wake and stretch
8 Breakfast
9 Warmup/sectionals
10:30 Ensemble
12:30 p.m. Lunch
1:30 Leave for laundry
5:30 Return from laundry and dinner
6:30 Free evening
10 Return
10:30 Snack
11:30 Lights out

Today's Cooks
Barry, head cook
Jim J.
Kay T.
Vicki D. and Connie C. arrive
Penny D. and Judy H. leave today


Today's News
Last night's dog-and-pony in Center Point was well attended and well received, Barry said. "It was a good crowd. And very receptive." He said a lot of people showed up even though there hadn't been much advance publicity for the show.

If you heard about yesterday's weather events near the corps, the storms that were in the area actually skirted around them. There was a tornado warning so everyone went into shelter areas in the school but the line of storms passed by. "We sat in the halls and the bathrooms for a little while but that was over quickly," Barry said.

As always, check colts.org for the latest official word on tour news, housing sites, mail drops, or other corps information.

Today is Thursday, June 7; it's a dog-and-pony day

We are in Center Point, Iowa.

Click here for weather report and forecast for Center Point, Iowa





Today's Menu
Breakfast
Muffins -- blueberry or Apple-Cinnamon
Banana
Leftover sausage

Lunch
Chicken sandwich
Tater tots
Salad

Dinner
Meatloaf
Scalloped potatoes
Green beans
Biscuits

Meal 4
Pizza



Keeping warm at May camp
Photo by Lisa P.


Today's Schedule
8:30 a.m. Wake
8:45 Stretch
9:15 Breakfast
10:15 Vis
1:30 p.m. Lunch
2:30 Sectionals
4 Ensemble
6 Dinner
7 Warmup
7:30 Performance
8:15 Ensemble
9:45 Meal 4, pack, load
11 Depart for Dubuque

Today's Cooks
Barry, head cook
Penny
Jim J.
Judy H.
Kay T.

Today's News
Happy Birthday, Marty R., bass drum

It was 83 degrees at noon -- the warmest it's been for a while for the Colts. It was partly sunny and very windy. The wind was supposed to get worse later in the day, with severe winds possible.

Everyone's out rehearsing. Things seem to be going well.

The performance in Delhi went over great with a decent size and appreciative crowd. The Colt Cadets got a standing ovation from the Colts. Nice touch.

The Colts are working on the closer today, trying to finish it up so the show is complete and refinements can continue.

As always, check colts.org for the latest official word on tour news, housing sites, mail drops, or other corps information.

Colts Itinerary part 1

Colts Itinerary part 1 has been posted at www.colts.org.

I'd post it here for your (and my) convenience, but for sure then something would change and someone would have the wrong information. So go look at it on colts.org.

Schedules, housing sites, and even shows are subject to last minute changes as the season goes along. As much as we try, the info here is not 100 percent up to date, and it especially won't be as soon as Jody and I start to go out on tour.

So check colts.org for the official word on things. Thanks.

Today is Wednesday, June 6; it's dog-and-pony show day

We are in Delhi, Iowa.

Click here for weather report and forecast for Delhi, Iowa





Today's Menu
Breakfast
Egg McMona (egg, sausage and cheese sandwich)

Lunch
Hamburgers
Chips
Cottage cheese
Peaches

Dinner (with the Colt Cadets)
Chicken and rice casserole
Peas and carrots
Applesauce

Meal 4 (also with the Colt Cadets)
Hot dogs



May camp break time
Photo by David S.


Today's Schedule
7:15 a.m. Wake
7:30 Stretch
8 Breakfast
9 Vis
12: 45 p.m. Lunch
1:45 Sectionals
3:45 Ensemble/full corps
5:30 Dinner
6:30 Warmup
7 Performance
8 Ensemble
9:15 Rehearsal ends
9:30 Meal 4, pack, load
11 Depart for Center Point, Iowa

Today's Cooks
Barry, head cook
Penny
Jim J.
Judy H.
Cindy S. and Vicki leave
Kay T. arrives today

Today's News
There was a steady drizzle this morning, so the corps moved inside for a while.
The clock got mounted on the side of the cooktruck this morning (thanks, Jim)
The first dog-and-pony of cornfield is tonight in Delhi. Should be great.

As always, check colts.org for the latest official word on tour news, housing sites, mail drops, or other corps information.

Today is Tuesday, June 5; it's a cornfield tour day

We are in Delhi, Iowa.

Click here for weather report and forecast for Delhi, Iowa





Today's Menu
Breakfast
Bagels and cream cheese
Leftovers

Lunch
Fajitas
Black beans and rice

Dinner
Pasta
Red or white sauce
Green salad
Bread sticks

Meal 4
Pork fritter sandwiches
Other leftover sandwiches



May camp food line
Photo by Rod R.


Today's Schedule
7:45 a.m. Wake
8 Stretch
8:30 Breakfast
9:30 Sectionals
1:20 Rehearsal ends
1:30 Lunch
2:30 Vis - brass, percussion and guard; pit sectionals
3 Basics over
6:20 Rehearsal ends
6:30 Dinner
7:30 Warmup
8 Ensemble
10 Warmdown and stretch
10:30 Meal 4
11:45 Lights out

Today's Cooks
Barry, head cook
Penny
Jim J.
Cindy S.
Judy H.
Val
Vicki D. arrives today

Today's News
Not a lot of news today, other than it's semi-sunny after some rain in recent days.

Mostly the corps is pointing toward the first cornfield dog-and-pony Wednesday night in Delhi.

As always, check colts.org for the latest official word on tour news, housing sites, mail drops, or other corps information.

Today is Monday, June 4; it's a cornfield tour day

We are in Delhi, Iowa.

Click here for weather report and forecast for Delhi, Iowa





Today's Menu
Breakfast
Egg bake
Hash browns

Lunch
Beef and noodles
Green beans
Fruit cocktail

Dinner
Chicken fried steak
Mashed potatoes and gravy
Corn
Roll

Meal 4
Chicken nuggets
Creme de menthe cake (Also known as the famous Matrix Cake)



May camp hillclimb
Photo by Lisa P.


Today's Schedule
7:45 a.m. Wake
8 Stretch
8:30 Breakfast
9:30 Sectionals
1:30 Lunch
2:30 Sectionals
3:30 Visual ensemble
6:30 Dinner
7:30 Warmup
7:55 Ensemble
9:30 Musical standstill run
9:45 Full run
10 Warmdown; stretch inside
10:35 Meal 4
11:45 Lights out

Today's Cooks
Barry, head cook
Penny
Jim J.
Cindy S.
Judy H.
Val
Leda, guest cook

Today's News
Happy birthday Kelly D., guard member.

Food drop! The freezer is packed and the dry goods and paper goods are being stowed away. Jim said there was lots of stuff in the food drop that Barry was planning to use in the next day or two so there'd be room again in the freezer.

It is a nice day in Delhi, albeit a bit on the breezy side. Jim said the morning was cool and he thought he and Barry had brought the San Francisco weather with them, but then it turned back into the Midwest and was sunny and much warmer.

Work crews are all assigned, so the corps members have thier jobs for the summer.

There was a note on the side of the cooktruck that LeAnn wanted people to call her. She's having a major bout of drum corps withdrawal.

As always, check colts.org for the latest official word on tour news, housing sites, mail drops, or other corps information.

Today is Sunday, June 3; it's a cornfield tour day

We are in Delhi, Iowa.

Click here for weather report and forecast for Delhi, Iowa





Today's Menu
Breakfast
Pancakes
Bacon

Lunch
Butt chops
French fries
Applesauce

Dinner
Spaghetti
Bread sticks
Corn
Salad

Meal 4
Pretzels with cheese
Mustgoes


May camp movement
Photo by David S.


Today's Schedule
7:45 a.m. Wake
8 Stretch
8:30 Breakfast
9:30 Vis
1:05 p.m. Rehearsal ends
1:15 Lunch
Rest until
3:15 Sectionals
6:50 Rehearsal ends
7 Dinner
8 Warmup
8:30 Ensemble
10:30 Rehearsal ends
10:45 Meal 4
11:45 Lights out

Today's Cooks
Penny and Barry, co-head cooks
Cindy S.
Judy H.
Tom T., Jim H., and Connie C. leaving today
Arriving today are Jim J. and John B.
Erin W. in as a guest cook

Today's News
Lauren and Sue are sewing today. More uniforms to be fit....
It rained yesterday and was chilly last night. Penny said there was a "downpour" about noon. "It was nice as far as the crops go but we think it sucks."

As always, check colts.org for the latest official word on tour news, housing sites, mail drops, or other corps information.

Today is Saturday, June 2; it's a cornfield tour day

We are in Delhi, Iowa.

Click here for weather report and forecast for Delhi, Iowa





Today's Menu
Breakfast
Penny's Special Bacon and Cheese Muffin
or
Scrambled eggs

Banana or apple

Lunch
Chicken casserole
Rice
Tater tots
Peas and carrots
Dinner roll

Dinner
Ham slice
Scalloped potatoes
Broccoli
Peaches

Meal 4
Meatball subs
Salad
Celery and carrots


May camp sectionals
Photo by Lisa P.


Today's Schedule
8 a.m. Wake/Stretch
8:30 Breakfast
9:30 Vis: brass and percussion in stadium; guard leaves for soccer field
12:20 p.m. Rehearsal ends
12:30 Lunch: brass and percussion at truck; guard at soccer field
1:30 Sectionals
5:20 Rehearsal ends
5:30 Dinner
6:30 Warmup
7 Ensemble
9 Vis only
10:30 Rehearsal ends
10:45 Meal 4
11:45 Lights out

Today's Cooks
Luba and Penny, co-head cooks
Tom T.
Jim H.
Judy H.
Connie C.
Bill S.
Cindy S. arrives today
And Lauren R. is in today as a guest cook

Today's News
Luba leaves today. Thanks to a great opening week head cook!

Bill called in the report this morning. (I missed talking to him 'cause my cel phone was on buzzzzzzzzzz not ring. Oh well.)

He said the move from Platteville to Delhi went well. The corps got in about 12:05 a.m. Good time from Wisconsin.

They're in good shape in Delhi. There was a little rain before dawn this morning but Bill said it looks to be a decent day today. Forecast is for the possibility of showers.

As always, check colts.org for the latest official word on tour news, housing sites, mail drops, or other corps information.

Today is Friday, June 1; it's a cornfield tour day

We are in Platteville, Wisconsin.

Click here for weather report and forecast for Platteville, Wisconsin





Today's Menu
Breakfast
Biscuits and gravy
Fresh fruit

Lunch
Fish sandwiches (2)
Chips
Cole slaw

Dinner
Goulash

Meal 4
Pork tenderloins
Pasta salad


Greg on Memorial Day
Photo by Robert R.


Today's Schedule
7:30 a.m. Wake/Stretch
8 Breakfast
9 Vis: brass and percussion at baseball field; guard at stadium
11:20 p.m. Rehearsal ends
11:30 Lunch for brass and percussion
11:50 Lunch for guard
12:30 Sectionals: brass at track field; guard at baseball field; percussion and pit at stadium
4:20 Rehearsal ends
4:30 Dinner
5:30 Warmup
6 Ensemble
9 Rehearsal ends
9:10 Meal 4, pack, clean, load
11 Depart for Delhi

Today's Cooks
Luba and Penny, co-head cooks
Tom T.
Jim H.
Judy H.
Ann G. leaves today
Connie C. arrives

Today's News
The cooks had a kind of mini-mustgo for the kids last night, but more controlled on portions. "The kids were really, really excited," Luba said. First mustgo of the season -- who wouldn't be excited?

The morning was gorgeous in Platteville, and it seems the corps has missed most of the rain that's been sweeping across some of the Midwest. There was a bit of rain and a couple of claps of thunder yesterday, but the Colts "really didn't get rained on," Luba said.

As always, check colts.org for the latest official word on tour news, housing sites, mail drops, or other corps information.