(It was yes!)
Photo by David S
Monday, August 25, 2008
Friday, August 22, 2008
Memories
Photo by David S
Well, there's the last batch of photos from me for this year (Semis link in the sidebar). I'm still waiting to hear from several of you about your finals week pictures. Send me an email with a link to your flickr, facebook, Picassa, or other albums and I'll put it up here.
Thanks for another great summer Colts.
--david
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
Letter to the Editor
Here is a link to a letter to the editor of the Telegraph-Herald newspaper in Dubuque. Please consider sending a letter of your own, or at the very least, leave a comment on Lisa's letter on the T-H website.
Show your support for our Colts in a way Dubuque will see.
Show your support for our Colts in a way Dubuque will see.
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
Monday, August 18, 2008
You may have noticed
Photo by David S
I haven't been putting up posts every time a new gallery goes up. You'll just have to keep an eye on the right sidebar under 2008 Galleries to see what's new. And there are a couple of new ones there.
Sunday, August 17, 2008
Saturday, August 16, 2008
Friday, August 15, 2008
Thank You letter to the Cooks
If you read the virtual cooktruck on August 3, you would have seen that "Thom D." helped that day. If you were on tour in Buffalo, you will remember him as Thom the "friendly local guy." He found our housing site on the web and showed up to volunteer, staying with the corps all day. (Thanks Thom!) We received this great letter from Thom.
I think it speaks volumes about not only the volunteers he met, but the entire organization. Way to go Red Team!
I think it speaks volumes about not only the volunteers he met, but the entire organization. Way to go Red Team!
Thursday, August 14, 2008
Wednesday, August 13, 2008
Tuesday, August 12, 2008
Monday, August 11, 2008
I wasn't going to post anything today...
but I just had to point out that we passed a milestone of a sort today. At the end of the Virtual Cooktruck's fifth season, we just went past a quarter of a million visits.
Thanks to all my helpers and everyone who came to take a look.
David
Thanks to all my helpers and everyone who came to take a look.
David
Sunday, August 10, 2008
Congratulations, Mr. Orwoll!
Photo by David S
(Feel free to leave your own best wishes by clicking on the comments link below!)
Saturday, August 09, 2008
Today is Saturday, August 9
We are in Bloomington, IN
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Today's Menu
Breakfast
Choice of blueberry or banana muffin
Sausage
Breakfast mustgoes
Meal 2
1 sandwich
Lunch mustgoes
Semifinals photos by David S
Today's Schedule
10 Wake/eat
11 Clean/pack/load
12 Equipment work sessions
1 Meal 2
2:30 Final meeting/ageout sessions
4 Meal 3/Colts dismissed
5:30 Buses depart for stadium
12:30 Buses depart for housing/airport
Sunday
8 Breakfast
9:30 Depart for Dubuque
with stops in Peoria
and the Flying J in Davenport (about 3 p.m.)
Today's Cooks
Jody G, head cook
Diane H
Lori C
Peggy F
Luba S
Bill S
Betty H
Margo W
Lorrie M
Tammy M
Sue H
and, and, and
Today's News
It's a great day to be a Colt
As always, check colts.org for the latest official word on tour news, housing sites, mail drops, or other corps information.
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Today's Menu
Breakfast
Choice of blueberry or banana muffin
Sausage
Breakfast mustgoes
Meal 2
1 sandwich
Lunch mustgoes
Semifinals photos by David S
Today's Schedule
10 Wake/eat
11 Clean/pack/load
12 Equipment work sessions
1 Meal 2
2:30 Final meeting/ageout sessions
4 Meal 3/Colts dismissed
5:30 Buses depart for stadium
12:30 Buses depart for housing/airport
Sunday
8 Breakfast
9:30 Depart for Dubuque
with stops in Peoria
and the Flying J in Davenport (about 3 p.m.)
Today's Cooks
Jody G, head cook
Diane H
Lori C
Peggy F
Luba S
Bill S
Betty H
Margo W
Lorrie M
Tammy M
Sue H
and, and, and
Today's News
It's a great day to be a Colt
As always, check colts.org for the latest official word on tour news, housing sites, mail drops, or other corps information.
Friday, August 08, 2008
Colts 2008
WAUW ... !!!
That is bringing it on.
What a mambo !!
What a ballad !!
What a drumfeature !!
What an in your face drumcorps closer!!
Olaf "Alf" Nahon
Today is Friday, August 8; it's semifinals
We are in Bloomington, IN
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Today's Menu
Breakfast
Pancakes
Bacon
Meal 2
Deli sandwiches
Potato chips
Meal 3
Lasagna
Salad
Bread sticks
Meal 4
Garlic herb chicken
Cheesey potatoes
Veggies
Brownies
Photo by David S
Today's Schedule
7:30 Breakfast
8:15 Stretch
8:35 Vis
9:45 Sectionals
11 Meal 2
11:45 Warmup
12 Ensemble
1:30 Meal 3/pack/load
3 Depart
3:45 Warmup
5:35 Gate
5:51 Perform
TBD
Today's Cooks
Jody G, head cook
Diane H
Lori C
Peggy F
Luba S
Bill S
Betty H
Margo W
Lorrie M
Tammy M
Sue H
and, and, and
Today's News
The corps was spending some time this morning reading lots and lots of well wishes from lots of you that Greg posted as emails on the side of the cooktruck this morning. Thanks to all your support. The kids really appreciate it.
It was much cooler this morning, with kids in light jackets and hoodies while they ate breakfast. Good day for semis.
They held the triangle ceremony last night, with Greg reading a couple of emails (one from Olaf) and talking to the corps about what a wonderful year they've had. And reminding them that it's done tomorrow, one way or another. Go Red Team!
As always, check colts.org for the latest official word on tour news, housing sites, mail drops, or other corps information.
Click for weather report and forecast
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Today's Menu
Breakfast
Pancakes
Bacon
Meal 2
Deli sandwiches
Potato chips
Meal 3
Lasagna
Salad
Bread sticks
Meal 4
Garlic herb chicken
Cheesey potatoes
Veggies
Brownies
Photo by David S
Today's Schedule
7:30 Breakfast
8:15 Stretch
8:35 Vis
9:45 Sectionals
11 Meal 2
11:45 Warmup
12 Ensemble
1:30 Meal 3/pack/load
3 Depart
3:45 Warmup
5:35 Gate
5:51 Perform
TBD
Today's Cooks
Jody G, head cook
Diane H
Lori C
Peggy F
Luba S
Bill S
Betty H
Margo W
Lorrie M
Tammy M
Sue H
and, and, and
Today's News
The corps was spending some time this morning reading lots and lots of well wishes from lots of you that Greg posted as emails on the side of the cooktruck this morning. Thanks to all your support. The kids really appreciate it.
It was much cooler this morning, with kids in light jackets and hoodies while they ate breakfast. Good day for semis.
They held the triangle ceremony last night, with Greg reading a couple of emails (one from Olaf) and talking to the corps about what a wonderful year they've had. And reminding them that it's done tomorrow, one way or another. Go Red Team!
As always, check colts.org for the latest official word on tour news, housing sites, mail drops, or other corps information.
Thursday, August 07, 2008
Today is Thursday, August 7; it's quarterfinals
We are in Bloomington, IN
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Today's Menu
Breakfast
Bagels and cream cheese
Waffles
Hashbrowns
Sausage
Quarterfinals photo by David S
Meal 2
Pork or chicken patty
Rice pilaf
Fruit
Bottled water (donated)
Meal 3
Chicken casserole
Green beans
Pistachio salad
Meal 4
Butt chops
Chips
Birthday cupcakes
Today's Schedule
7:30 Breakfast
8:30 Vis
10:30 Sectionals
11:30 Meal 2
12:30 Sectionals
12:50 Ensemble
2:10 Meal 3
3:40 Depart
4:10 Arrive
4:20 Warmup
6:15 Gate
6:31 Perform
7:30 Depart (departure actually pushed back to 8:30)
9:30 Meal 4
11:15 Lights out
Today's Cooks
Jody G, head cook
Diane H
Lori C
Peggy F
Luba S
Bill S
Betty H
Margo W
Lorrie M
Tammy M
Sue H
and, and, and
Today's News
Happy birthday, Becca H.
Quarterfinals went well. Good meals. Bright sunshine and lots and lots of visitors.
As always, check colts.org for the latest official word on tour news, housing sites, mail drops, or other corps information.
Click for weather report and forecast
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Today's Menu
Breakfast
Bagels and cream cheese
Waffles
Hashbrowns
Sausage
Quarterfinals photo by David S
Meal 2
Pork or chicken patty
Rice pilaf
Fruit
Bottled water (donated)
Meal 3
Chicken casserole
Green beans
Pistachio salad
Meal 4
Butt chops
Chips
Birthday cupcakes
Today's Schedule
7:30 Breakfast
8:30 Vis
10:30 Sectionals
11:30 Meal 2
12:30 Sectionals
12:50 Ensemble
2:10 Meal 3
3:40 Depart
4:10 Arrive
4:20 Warmup
6:15 Gate
6:31 Perform
7:30 Depart (departure actually pushed back to 8:30)
9:30 Meal 4
11:15 Lights out
Today's Cooks
Jody G, head cook
Diane H
Lori C
Peggy F
Luba S
Bill S
Betty H
Margo W
Lorrie M
Tammy M
Sue H
and, and, and
Today's News
Happy birthday, Becca H.
Quarterfinals went well. Good meals. Bright sunshine and lots and lots of visitors.
As always, check colts.org for the latest official word on tour news, housing sites, mail drops, or other corps information.
Wednesday, August 06, 2008
Today is Wednesday, August 6; it's I&E day
We are in Bloomington, IN
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(Check back for updates)
Photo by Rod R
Today's Cooks
Jody G, head cook
Lori C
Peggy F
Luba S
Bill S
Betty H
Margo W
Lorrie M
Cindy S
Diane H
Today's News
We're on the road to Indiana. Check back to see if we made it. :)
As always, check colts.org for the latest official word on tour news, housing sites, mail drops, or other corps information.
Click for weather report and forecast
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(Check back for updates)
Photo by Rod R
Today's Cooks
Jody G, head cook
Lori C
Peggy F
Luba S
Bill S
Betty H
Margo W
Lorrie M
Cindy S
Diane H
Today's News
We're on the road to Indiana. Check back to see if we made it. :)
As always, check colts.org for the latest official word on tour news, housing sites, mail drops, or other corps information.
Tuesday, August 05, 2008
Today is Tuesday, August 5; it's a rehearsal day
We are in Bloomington, IN
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Today's Menu
Breakfast
Homemade cheese blintzes by Barry's mom and sister
Bacon
Meal 2
Chicken nuggets
Mac and cheese
Fruit salad
Meal 3
Pork fritters
Cole slaw
Baked beans
Meal 4
Nachos and cheese
Mustgoes (got a few things to get rid of...)
Photo by Rod R
Today's Schedule
9:50 Wake
10 Breakfast
11 Vis
2:30 Meal 2
3:30 Sectionals
6:30 Meal 3
7:30 Warmup
8 Ensemble
9:45 Meal 4
10:30 I&E show
12 Lights out
Today's Cooks
Jody G, head cook
Barry M
Jim J
Diane H
Cindy S
Today's News
Happy birthday, Mike B!
The corps got in to Bloomington last night in a rainstorm, but the school is beautiful and has a stadium with lights.
The cooks are ecstatic to be in one place now. It rained all during the trip last night from Toledo.
If you're going to Bloomington to visit, please park in the upper lot by the buses, not down below by the cooktruck. There's not much room and people need a place to drop off donations, bread and milk, etc.
Last night's show in Ohio was absolutely fantastic. "The kids were ecstatic with their show," Jody G says. "It was great. It had the color, the sparkle, the sound. The kids were sooooo pleased."
They were so pleased, they're learning a new closer today. (Welcome to drum corps!)
As always, check colts.org for the latest official word on tour news, housing sites, mail drops, or other corps information.
Click for weather report and forecast
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Today's Menu
Breakfast
Homemade cheese blintzes by Barry's mom and sister
Bacon
Meal 2
Chicken nuggets
Mac and cheese
Fruit salad
Meal 3
Pork fritters
Cole slaw
Baked beans
Meal 4
Nachos and cheese
Mustgoes (got a few things to get rid of...)
Photo by Rod R
Today's Schedule
9:50 Wake
10 Breakfast
11 Vis
2:30 Meal 2
3:30 Sectionals
6:30 Meal 3
7:30 Warmup
8 Ensemble
9:45 Meal 4
10:30 I&E show
12 Lights out
Today's Cooks
Jody G, head cook
Barry M
Jim J
Diane H
Cindy S
Today's News
Happy birthday, Mike B!
The corps got in to Bloomington last night in a rainstorm, but the school is beautiful and has a stadium with lights.
The cooks are ecstatic to be in one place now. It rained all during the trip last night from Toledo.
If you're going to Bloomington to visit, please park in the upper lot by the buses, not down below by the cooktruck. There's not much room and people need a place to drop off donations, bread and milk, etc.
Last night's show in Ohio was absolutely fantastic. "The kids were ecstatic with their show," Jody G says. "It was great. It had the color, the sparkle, the sound. The kids were sooooo pleased."
They were so pleased, they're learning a new closer today. (Welcome to drum corps!)
As always, check colts.org for the latest official word on tour news, housing sites, mail drops, or other corps information.
Monday, August 04, 2008
Today is Monday, August 4; it's a show day
We are in Toledo, OH
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Today's Menu
Breakfast
Homemade egg, cheese, bacon wrap
or
Sausage biscuit
Fruit
Cereal
Meal 2
Pizza
Fruit
Meal 3
Chicken teriyaki
Three-bean casserole
Buttered herb rice
Meal 4
Sloppy joes
Potatoes
Vegetables
Photo by Rod R
Today's Schedule
9:40 Wake
9:45 Breakfast
10:45 Vis
12:45 Brass meal 2
1 Guard/percussion meal 2
1:15 Sectionals
2:45 Ensemble
4:15 Meal 3/pack/load
6 Depart
7:06 Warmup
9:06 Gate
9:16 Perform
10 Meal 4
11:30 Depart
Today's Cooks
Jody G, head cook
Diane H
Cindy S
Barry M
Jim J
Today's News
Happy birthday, Stephen D! Happy anniversary Diane and Tom H!
It's another beautiful tour day, after an absolutely awesome day in the 70s yesterday. (70 degrees, not the 1970s....) "It was perfect," Jody G said by phone this morning.
The corps got in about 6 a.m., so the cooks actually had a couple of hours of floor time before getting up to prepare breakfast.
Jim J had already found the local Hostess Cupcake outlet store by mid-day, so the cooks were good to go.
Can't believe they'll be in Bloomington by morning. Doesn't seem possible.
As always, check colts.org for the latest official word on tour news, housing sites, mail drops, or other corps information.
Click for weather report and forecast
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Today's Menu
Breakfast
Homemade egg, cheese, bacon wrap
or
Sausage biscuit
Fruit
Cereal
Meal 2
Pizza
Fruit
Meal 3
Chicken teriyaki
Three-bean casserole
Buttered herb rice
Meal 4
Sloppy joes
Potatoes
Vegetables
Photo by Rod R
Today's Schedule
9:40 Wake
9:45 Breakfast
10:45 Vis
12:45 Brass meal 2
1 Guard/percussion meal 2
1:15 Sectionals
2:45 Ensemble
4:15 Meal 3/pack/load
6 Depart
7:06 Warmup
9:06 Gate
9:16 Perform
10 Meal 4
11:30 Depart
Today's Cooks
Jody G, head cook
Diane H
Cindy S
Barry M
Jim J
Today's News
Happy birthday, Stephen D! Happy anniversary Diane and Tom H!
It's another beautiful tour day, after an absolutely awesome day in the 70s yesterday. (70 degrees, not the 1970s....) "It was perfect," Jody G said by phone this morning.
The corps got in about 6 a.m., so the cooks actually had a couple of hours of floor time before getting up to prepare breakfast.
Jim J had already found the local Hostess Cupcake outlet store by mid-day, so the cooks were good to go.
Can't believe they'll be in Bloomington by morning. Doesn't seem possible.
As always, check colts.org for the latest official word on tour news, housing sites, mail drops, or other corps information.
Sunday, August 03, 2008
Today is Sunday, August 3; it's a show day
We are in Buffalo, NY
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Today's Menu
Breakfast
Biscuits and gravy
Half bagel
Fruit
Meal 2
Salisbury steak
Mashed potatoes and gravy
Peas and carrots
Salad
Freezey pops
Meal 3
Ravioli
Garlic toast
Lettuce salad
Oreo cookies -- donation by mail drop
Photo by Rod R
Today's Schedule
8:30 arrive at housing
11 Breakfast
12 Sectionals
1:30 Ensemble
3 Meal 2/pack/load
4:45 Depart for stadium
5:40 Warmup
7:38 Gate
7:48 Perform
8:40 Meal 3
10:30 (with a ?) Depart
Today's Cooks
Jody G, head cook
Cindy S
Mary Jo R
Diane H
Barry M
Jim J
Thomas D helps
Today's News
The cooks had rain for one meal yesterday, but it was dry for the show and the corps had a good one.
It's partly cloudy this morning with not much humidity. It looks like a good day today.
As always, check colts.org for the latest official word on tour news, housing sites, mail drops, or other corps information.
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Today's Menu
Breakfast
Biscuits and gravy
Half bagel
Fruit
Meal 2
Salisbury steak
Mashed potatoes and gravy
Peas and carrots
Salad
Freezey pops
Meal 3
Ravioli
Garlic toast
Lettuce salad
Oreo cookies -- donation by mail drop
Photo by Rod R
Today's Schedule
8:30 arrive at housing
11 Breakfast
12 Sectionals
1:30 Ensemble
3 Meal 2/pack/load
4:45 Depart for stadium
5:40 Warmup
7:38 Gate
7:48 Perform
8:40 Meal 3
10:30 (with a ?) Depart
Today's Cooks
Jody G, head cook
Cindy S
Mary Jo R
Diane H
Barry M
Jim J
Thomas D helps
Today's News
The cooks had rain for one meal yesterday, but it was dry for the show and the corps had a good one.
It's partly cloudy this morning with not much humidity. It looks like a good day today.
As always, check colts.org for the latest official word on tour news, housing sites, mail drops, or other corps information.
Saturday, August 02, 2008
Today is Saturday, August 2; it's a show day
We are in Allentown, PA
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Today's Menu
Breakfast
Banana pancakes
Sausage
Whole banana
Meal 2
Pulled pork sandwiches
Potato salad
Pickle spears
Meal 3
Chicken fried steak
Mac & cheese
Meal 4
Sandwich choice
Photo by Rod R
Today's Schedule
7:30 Wake and eat
8:30 Stretch
9 Vis
10 Sectionals
11 Meal 2
12 Re-warmup
12:15 Ensemble
2:15 Meal 3/pack/load
4 Depart for show
5 Warmup
6:50 Gate
7:04 Perform
8 Meal 4
11 Depart
Today's Cooks
Jody G, head cook
Jim G
Patty G
Diane H
Barry M
Jim J
Mary Jo R
Guest cook: Bill (04 ageout)
Today's News
Thanks for all the donations! You guys always come through when we ask. Got donations yesterday of bananas, grapes, and oranges; corn and fresh-picked blueberries; and one of apples and more bananas. Got a total of 4 crates of banans yesterday. Thanks to everyone who donated this week. And all season!
Today dawned overcast and there was a brief rainshower just before breakfast, but things had lightened up and the corps was outside doing visual rehearsal when I got this morning's call.
For the non-vets, Greg talked to the corps last night about what to expect when they perform in Allentown tonight -- about the crowd, which is super-knowledgeable, the stadium, which is an awesome place to watch a show, and just the whole atmosphere about performing where there's such a long history of drum corps. One of my personal favorite places to watch a show.
As always, check colts.org for the latest official word on tour news, housing sites, mail drops, or other corps information.
Click for weather report and forecast
View Larger Map
Today's Menu
Breakfast
Banana pancakes
Sausage
Whole banana
Meal 2
Pulled pork sandwiches
Potato salad
Pickle spears
Meal 3
Chicken fried steak
Mac & cheese
Meal 4
Sandwich choice
Photo by Rod R
Today's Schedule
7:30 Wake and eat
8:30 Stretch
9 Vis
10 Sectionals
11 Meal 2
12 Re-warmup
12:15 Ensemble
2:15 Meal 3/pack/load
4 Depart for show
5 Warmup
6:50 Gate
7:04 Perform
8 Meal 4
11 Depart
Today's Cooks
Jody G, head cook
Jim G
Patty G
Diane H
Barry M
Jim J
Mary Jo R
Guest cook: Bill (04 ageout)
Today's News
Thanks for all the donations! You guys always come through when we ask. Got donations yesterday of bananas, grapes, and oranges; corn and fresh-picked blueberries; and one of apples and more bananas. Got a total of 4 crates of banans yesterday. Thanks to everyone who donated this week. And all season!
Today dawned overcast and there was a brief rainshower just before breakfast, but things had lightened up and the corps was outside doing visual rehearsal when I got this morning's call.
For the non-vets, Greg talked to the corps last night about what to expect when they perform in Allentown tonight -- about the crowd, which is super-knowledgeable, the stadium, which is an awesome place to watch a show, and just the whole atmosphere about performing where there's such a long history of drum corps. One of my personal favorite places to watch a show.
As always, check colts.org for the latest official word on tour news, housing sites, mail drops, or other corps information.
Friday, August 01, 2008
Today is Friday, August 1; it's a rehearsal day
We are in Perkasie, PA
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Today's Menu
Breakfast
Choice of plain or blueberry bagel
Choice of sausage, ham or bacon
Meal 2
Meatball sandwich
Tater tots
Choice of broccoli salad or cucumber salad
Meal 3
Fajitas
Rice
Refried beans
Meal 4
Potato bar
Cream de mint cake
Photo by Rod R
Today's Schedule
8:00 Wake / Eat
9:00 Visual
12:30 Meal 2
1:30 Sectionals
6:00 Meal 3
7:00 Re-warm-up
7:15 Ensemble
8:30 Run-through
9:00 Meal 4
10:00 Lights out
Today's Cooks
Barry M, head cook
Jody G
Jim G
Diane H
Jim J
Patty G
Mary Jo R
Susan P helps
Melody S drives
Today's News
Happy birthday, Shannon J!
A great time was had by all in DC! It was a day full of many sights, good food and fun. Now it’s back to work!
Corps arrived at 4 AM this morning. Great day today – cool and breezy! Everyone is in great spirits.
Many thanks to everyone who as been donating items to the cook truck! The cooks just put out a request for even more fruit – they asked for bananas and apples if anyone will be close by and could help out. Thank you!!!
As always, check colts.org for the latest official word on tour news, housing sites, mail drops, or other corps information.
Posted by Rod
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Today's Menu
Breakfast
Choice of plain or blueberry bagel
Choice of sausage, ham or bacon
Meal 2
Meatball sandwich
Tater tots
Choice of broccoli salad or cucumber salad
Meal 3
Fajitas
Rice
Refried beans
Meal 4
Potato bar
Cream de mint cake
Photo by Rod R
Today's Schedule
8:00 Wake / Eat
9:00 Visual
12:30 Meal 2
1:30 Sectionals
6:00 Meal 3
7:00 Re-warm-up
7:15 Ensemble
8:30 Run-through
9:00 Meal 4
10:00 Lights out
Today's Cooks
Barry M, head cook
Jody G
Jim G
Diane H
Jim J
Patty G
Mary Jo R
Susan P helps
Melody S drives
Today's News
Happy birthday, Shannon J!
A great time was had by all in DC! It was a day full of many sights, good food and fun. Now it’s back to work!
Corps arrived at 4 AM this morning. Great day today – cool and breezy! Everyone is in great spirits.
Many thanks to everyone who as been donating items to the cook truck! The cooks just put out a request for even more fruit – they asked for bananas and apples if anyone will be close by and could help out. Thank you!!!
As always, check colts.org for the latest official word on tour news, housing sites, mail drops, or other corps information.
Posted by Rod
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