Well the end is near. Pretty exciting. We are heading to Indy for finals so post will be tough but I will post if I can. The schedule for the week has been posted on Colts.org so check there for each day’s schedule. Also Check out the new photos on the Colts Facebook Page!
Looking forward to seeing as many of you as possible this week!
Thanks,
Josh and Lindy Schroeder
We are in Dayton, OH Weather
Today is a rehearsal/laundry
Tomorrow – Indianapolis, IN
Grandma Mary sends love and the Best of Luck to the Drum Corps!
We are winding down. If you cannot make it to Indy you can see the Quarter Finals at Participating Theatres:
| Lori C Head Cook | Ed E | Dianne H |
| Olaf N | Judy H | Peggy F |
| Tom H (Drive) |
| 9:30 Wake/Eat | 5:05 Meal 3 |
| 10:30 Stretch | 6:05 Ensemble |
| 11:00 Visual | 8:00 Run |
| 2:00 Meal 2 | 8:15 EPL |
| 3:00 Sectionals | 10:00 Depart |
| Meal 1 | Meal 3 |
| Egg Bake Waffles | Turkey Mashed Potatoes & Gravy Veggies |
| Meal 2 | Meal 4 |
| Beef noodles Peas & Carrots Pears | TBD |
We are in Johnstown, PA Weather
Today is a rehearsal/laundry
Tomorrow – Dayton, OH
Getting down to the end! The Colts do laundry today and rehears. Next couple days they are making their way to Indy!!! Can’t wait to see a lot of you there.
| Lori C Head Cook | Ed E | Dianne H |
| Olaf N | Judy H | Peggy F |
| Tom H (Drive) |
| 9:00 Wake/Eat | 7:00 Ensemble |
| 10:00 Stretch then Laundry | 8:30 Run |
| 2:00 Meal 2 | 9:00 EPL |
| 3:00 Sectionals | 10:00 Depart |
| 6:00 Meal 3 |
| Meal 1 | Meal 3 |
| Pork Stuffed potatoes Broccoli & Cheese | |
| Meal 2 | Meal 4 |
| Chicken Teriyaki Rice Corn |
We are in Clifton, NJ Weather
Today is a Show day.
Tomorrow – Johnstown, PA
Just got a call from the Cook truck so I am combining posts:
Thanks Bill and Ruth!!!
Note from Bill and Ruth G:
Hi!
This link is from Drum Corp Planet and contains lots of good Atlanta photos of the Colts! Parents would love to see these pictures. Is there a way to list the site on the virtual cook truck? Thanks!
We really like your updates on the Colts activities. Thank you so very much!
Bill and Ruth G
(parents of Chris and Alex G - twin baritone players)
http://picasaweb.google.com/L2RPhoto.Boro.09Spirit/2010ATDCIAtlanta#5501705910350706754
| Lori C Head Cook | Ed E | Dianne H |
| Olaf N | Judy H | Dave |
| Tom H (Drive) | Peggy F |
| 6:30 Wake/Eat | 2:55 Depart |
| 7:30 Stretch | 5:24 Arrive |
| 8:00 Vis | 7:29 Gate |
| 11:00 Meal 2 | 7:39 Perform |
| 12:05 Ensemble | 8:15 Meal 4 |
| 12:50 Run through | 10:00 Depart |
| 1:10 EPL |
| Meal 1 | Meal 3 |
| French Toast Pancakes Bacon | Fajitas Fiesta Rice Veggies |
| Meal 2 | Meal 4 |
| Pulled Pork Mac & Cheese Fruit Cocktail | Chicken Nuggets Fries Water Melon |
We are in Bethlehem PA Weather
Today is a Rehearsal Day.
Tomorrow – Allentown, PA
DONATIONS OF POTASSIUM RICH FRUIT ARE NEEDED!!! Bananas, grapes, Melon
| Lisa P Head Cook | Joe C | Dianne H |
| Olaf N | Judy H | Lauren R |
| Tom H (Drive) | Susan P | Ed E |
| Peggy F |
| 9:30 Wake/Eat | 6:00 Ensemble |
| 10:30 Sectionals | 8:45 Run Through |
| 11:00 Vis | 9:00 TBD |
| 1:05 Meal | 11:00 Meal 4 |
| 2:05 Sectional | 12:00 Lights out |
| 5:05 Meal 3 |
| Meal 1 | Meal 3 |
| Must Gos | Taco Bar Fiesta Rice Fruit |
| Meal 2 | Meal 4 |
| Salisbury Steak Buttered noodles Peas & Carrots | Chicken Nuggets Ranch Dressing Mud Pudding |
We are in Temple Hills, Maryland Weather
Today is a show day.
Tomorrow – Allentown, PA
Show was well received by the crowd and judges last night. It is a show Day again today! Very very Hot!!!
If anyone is heading to Allentown, PA and could donate fresh fruit it would be very highly appreciated!
Packing in emergency fashion before a storm rolls in!!!
| Lisa P Head Cook | Joe C | Dianne H |
| Olaf N | Judy H | Lauren R |
| Tom H (Drive) | Susan P | Peter |
| 9:30 Wake/Eat | 3:08 EPL |
| 10:30 Stretch/Cals | 4:53 depart for show |
| 11:00 Sectionals | 6:53 arrive |
| 12:00 Visuals | 8:53 gate |
| 2:00 Ensemble | 9:08 Perform |
| 2:53 Run through | 9:45 Meal 4 |
| 11:00 depart for Allentown, PA |
| Meal 1 | Meal 3 |
| Biscuits and Gravy Sausage Patty Fruit Cup muffins | Hamburgers Green Beans, Fries Fruit cup |
| Meal 2 | Meal 4 |
| Grapes Meat and cheese roll ups fruit cup and melon | Ravioli Salad, Garlic Bread |
Check out a view a percussion judge would have of the closer Appalachian Morning. Video is from the Brass Impact clinic the Colts put on in Kansas City.
We are in Salem, VA Weather
Today is a show day.
Tomorrow – Fairfax, WV
After a couple days away the Colts are back to competitions. One today and one tomorrow. The show is looking so much different than a month ago. Can’t wait for Finals!!!
| Lisa P Head Cook | Joe C | Dianne H |
| Olaf N | Judy H | Lauren R (Sew) |
| Tom H (Drive) | Susan P | Peter |
| 7:00 Wake/Eat | 3:40 meal 3 |
| 8:00 Stretch/Cals | 5:25 depart for show |
| 8:30 Block 1 | 6:25 arrive |
| 11:00 Meal 2 | 8:25 gate |
| 12:00 Block 2 | 10:45 Meal 4 |
| 3:20 Run through | 8:36 perform |
| Meal 1 | Meal 3 |
| Egg Bake Bacon Muffins | Chicken Nuggets Cheesy Potatoes Raw Veggies with Dip |
| Meal 2 | Meal 4 |
| Butt Chops Tator Tots Peas Cottage Cheese | Beanie Weenies |
Atlanta
We are in Christiansburg, VA Weather
Today is a rehearsal/free Day.
Tomorrow – Christiansburg, VA (Show is in Salem).
Today the Colts get some downtime. My son for one finally found the issue of guitar world he was wanting. I hope the members all get some relaxing and recharging done.
Check out Suzan Hallahan's Photos - Colts 2010 Members on Facebook. Found my son.
Thanks SUZAN!!!
| Lisa P Head Cook | Joe C | Dianne H |
| Olaf N | Judy H | Lauren R (Sew) |
| Tom H (Drive) | Susan P | Peter |
| 9:00 Wake/Eat | 1:15 Meal 2 |
| 10:00 Stretch/Cals | 2:15 Shower |
| 10:30 Visual | 3:30 depart |
| 12:00 Ensemble | 10:30 Meet at dropoff for return |
| 1:00 Run through | 10:45 Meal 4 |
| 11:30 Lights Out |
| Meal 1 | Meal 3 |
| French Toast Pancakes Sausage Fresh Fruit | Free Day |
| Meal 2 | Meal 4 |
| Chicken Corn Water Mellon | TBD |
We are in Hendersonville, NC . Weather
Today is a rehearsal day.
Tomorrow – Christiansburg, VA (Show is in Salem).
Great show last night. That is an awesome venue to perform. The Colts have a rehearsal today then off to VA for a free day then another performance. Getting close to finals so if you have not made your plans you should so so ASAP. Tickets are available (but are going to be in short supply soon) here. Hope to see you there!
Donation of Apples and Peaches today. THANKS!!!
| Lisa P (Head Cook) | Joe C | Olaf N |
| Tom H (Drive) | Judy H | Dianne H |
| Susan P | Lauren R (Sew) | Peter |
| 10:30 Wake/Eat | 6:30 Ensemble |
| 11:30 Stretch/Cals | 8:55 Run through |
| 12:00 Sectionals | 9:15 EPL |
| 3:00 Visual | 11:00 Depart |
| 5:30 Meal 3 (meal 2 was in there somewhere….) |
We are in Atlanta, GA . Weather
Today is a Show Day.
Tomorrow – Hendersonville, NC
Today is a HUGE day with Atlanta’s Regional at 3:00. All the World Class Cops will be performing. You can watch it on the Fan Network as video on demand and Live. Not sure when it will post on demand. The Competition is being held at the Georgia Dome in air conditioned environs!!
Big Thank you to our Atlanta families for all the donations and help (Look at the volunteer list!!!)
We could still use some more fresh fruit.
Regional competition at NFL Georgia Dome=no cooktruck service, so the cooks are busy making sack lunches for the bus ride there & pizza delivery tonight.
Leanna R Baritone 7/31
| Lori C Head Cook | Jack W | Dale C |
| Rod R | Stacey W | Pat R |
| Lisa M | Joe C | Mary J |
| Tom H (Drive) | Lisa P | Olaf N |
| Judy H | Lauren R (Sew) | Susan P (Sew) |
| Kathy H |
| 7:30 Wake/Eat | 3:52 Arrive |
| 8:30 Stretch/Cals | 6:07 Perform |
| 9:00 Block @ Field | 7:30 Meal 4 |
| 12:35 EPL | 12:00 AM Depart |
| 2:20 Depart for The NFL Georgia Dome |
| Meal 1 | Meal 3 |
| French Toast Sausage Muffins (Thanks Lexi’s Mom!!) | Sack Lunch |
| Meal 2 | Meal 4 |
| Lemon Pepper Chicken Broccoli Cheese Rice Mixed Veggies Water Mellon | Hamburgers Scalloped Potatoes Apple Cake |
We are in Atlanta, GA . Weather
Today is a rehearsal day.
Tomorrow – Atlanta, GA .
The Colts are in great spirits and confidence is high after the last couple shows. There is a visible change in their attitude.
The cook truck wanted me to relay a very cool story to everyone. Apparently at the last housing site in Milton FL while the Colts were rehearsing the high school football coach stopped practice and brought his team over to watch how the Colts were practicing. So impressed he was that he had his team watch them for over an hour.
Thanks to all the parents for the donations of Fruit and Gatorade. It is much needed this time in the season. We could always use more if you are in the Atlanta area please consider stopping by Otwell Middle School in Cummings GA
Matthew B Mello 7/27
Austin B Mello 7/27
Leanna R Baritone 7/31
| Lori C Head Cook | Jack W | Dale C |
| Rod R | Stacey W | Pat R |
| Lisa M | Joe C |
| 10:30 Wake/Eat | 6:30 Meal 3 |
| 11:30 Stretch | 7:30 Block 3 |
| 12:00 Visual | 9:45 Run |
| 2:30 Meal 2 | 10:00 Visual |
| 3:30 Sectionals | 11:00 Meal 4 |
| 12:00 Lights out |
| Meal 1 | Meal 3 |
| French Toast Bake Bagels Bananas | Mexican Lasagna Corn Bread Stix Salad |
| Meal 2 | Meal 4 |
| Breaded Chicken Patty Mac & Cheese Pears | Hamburgers Scalloped Potatoes Apple Cake |
We are in Milton FL. Weather
Today is a show day.
Tomorrow – Atlanta, GA .
This is the toughest leg of the trip. In the south the heat (and insects see below) are brutal. You should be so proud of the members. The cooks go out there and watch the run through every day and Dale tells me it is tough to be in the sun just for the 15 minutes they are out there. If this doesn’t show the utmost dedication from the Colts I am not sure what does.
Okay, Colts have a performance tonight and then it is off to rehearsal in Atlanta then a really big show on Sat. GO RED TEAM!!! I was at the Ocean Springs show and I can tell you the crowd absolutely LOVED THE COLTS!!!
Blog Note - Sorry we missed a couple daily posts but sometimes it happens I can tell you having been on the truck as many of you have that there are just not enough hours in the day and sometimes feeding and caring for the members takes priority so apologies and when that happens I will try to fill in the spaces with something like the awesome pictures being sent in from the field like below.
Keep the coming!!!
Look what the cooks woke up to this morning in the cook Truck. (thanks Lisa!!)
Welcome to the South 
Sleepy Colts studiously studying the Schedule before Breakfast at Ye Old Cook Truck!!!
| Lori C Head Cook | Jack W | Dale C |
| Rod R | Stacey W | Pat R |
| Lisa M |
| 8:00 Wake/Eat | 6:05 Depart |
| 9:00 Sectionals | 6:41 Arrive |
| 9:30 Visual | 8:41 Gate |
| 12:35 Meal 2 | 8:56 Perform |
| 1:35 Sectionals | 9:30 Meal 4 |
| 3:00 ensemble | Depart |
| 4:00 Run |
| Meal 1 | Meal 3 |
| Breakfast Nachos Bagels | Alfredo Chicken Peas and Carrots |
| Meal 2 | Meal 4 |
| Fajitas Fiesta Rice Peaches | Sloppy Joes Tater Tots Brownies |
We are in Lumberton TX. Weather is Hot and Steamy Just like the Cooks like it!!!
Today is a rehearsal day.
Tomorrow – Ocean Springs, MS
Show was great last night. The guard showed off their beautiful new uniforms. Carla made the uniforms in 24 hours!!! The housing site is new so we wanted to point out the address:
Lumberton High School
103 South LHS Dr.
Lumberton TX 77657
Wal Mart is across the street!!!!
The last housing site was in Natalia TX and the Cooks were fond of the crickets and fire ants. So much so that there was a plan hatched to prepare fried crickets and chocolate covered fire ants but the idea was summarily dismissed by to Corps.
The 3rd meal is going to be prepared By Mike, Ray, Eric and Alex so that should be well received!
| Lori C Head Cook | Jack W | Dale C |
| Rod R | Stacey W | Pat R |
| Lisa M |
| 10:00 Wake/Eat | 7:00 Ensemble and Sectionals |
| 11:00 Stretch/Cals | 8:55 Run Through |
| 11:30 Visual | 9:15 Eat/Pack/Load (EPL) |
| 2:00 Meal 2 | 11:00 Depart |
| 3:00 Visual | |
| 6:00 Meal 3 prepared By the Staff – Mike, Ray, Eric and Alex |
| Meal 1 | Meal 3 |
| Waffles Sausage Grapes | Chicken Surprise (prepped by the staff) |
| Meal 2 | Meal 4 |
| Brats & Dogs | Beef Noodles |
We are in San Antonio, TX. Weather 
Today is a show Day.
Tomorrow – Lumberton, TX
Housing for tomorrow is worked out. The Colts got the whole day to rehearse yesterday and the inserted even more changes. Should be a great show tonight!
| Lori C Head Cook | Jack W | Dale C |
| Rod R | Stacey W | Pat R |
| Lisa M |
| 8:00 Wake/Eat | 4:45 Depart |
| 9:00 Stretch/Cals | 6:12 arrive |
| 9:30 Visual | 8:12Gate |
| 12:00 Meal 2 | 8:32Perform |
| 1:00 Ensemble | 9:30 Meal 4 |
| 2:40 run through | 11:00 Depart |
| 3:00 Eat/Pack/Load |
| Meal 1 | Meal 3 |
| Sausage gravy & biscuits | spa corn salad garlic bread |
| Meal 2 | Meal 4 |
| bbq chicken fries veg dip tropical fruit | pizza |
We are in San Antonio, TX. Weather 
Today is a rehearsal Day.
Tomorrow – San Antonio, TX
Added Schedule and Menu updates (sorry it is late) @ 9:15 CST
What a great show last night!! Best one I have seen. The Changes are awesome and really brings the show to the next level. The stadium was gorgeous!
More Pics:
Contras Taking the Field Last night!!!
There really is shade here but it is still HOT.
Ah! Delicious Water Melon. Thanks for the donations!!!
Greg Serves Cake for Kristen’s 18th
Birthdays
Beyer S Baritone
Joiner C Front Ensemble
| Jody G Head Cook | Robin K | Dale C |
| Bernie T | Stacey W | Pat R |
| Bob E | Rod R | Lisa M |
| Jack W | Lori C |
| 9:00 Wake/Eat | 6:00 Meal 3 |
| 10:00 Stretch/Cals | 7:00 Sectionals |
| 10:30 Percussion Sectional/Horns Visual/Guard on the field | 10:40 Run |
| 1:00 Meal 2 | 11:00 Meal 4 |
| 2:00 Percussion on the field/ Guard Stadium/ Guard Sectionals in the lot | 12:30 Lights out |
| Meal 1 | Meal 3 |
| French Toast/Pancakes Bacon | Garlic herbed Chicken Rice Peas & Carrots |
| Meal 2 | Meal 4 |
| Veg Pasta Salad Pulled Pork Pork & Beans Peaches | Must Go’s Chips & Cheese |
We are in Houston, TX. Weather 
Today is a Show Day.
Tomorrow – San Antonio, TX
Got in around 5:30 AM this morning. HOT HOT HOT!!!! They installed some fan friendly changes that the crowd really responded to last night and the show is looking great!!! The humidity in Houston on the other hand is looking pretty miserable 
Birthdays
Alex R (Frenchie) - Trumpet - July 23
Matt B - Front Ensemble - July 23
| Jody G Head Cook | Robin K | Shelly G |
| Bernie T | Darlene C | Crys S |
Bob E | Rod R | Lisa M |
| Jack W | Lori C | Pat R |
| 9:30 Wake/Eat | 4:00 Depart |
| 10:30 Stretch/Cals | 5:36 Arrive |
| 11:00 Warm Ups | 7:36 Gate |
| 11:45 Ensemble | 7:51 Perform |
| 1:55 Run | 8:30 Meal 4 |
| 2:15 Eat/Pack/Load | 11:00 Depart |
| Meal 1 | Meal 3 |
| Egg Wraps Sausage or Bacon Muffins Banana or Apple | Snack on Bus |
| Meal 2 | Meal 4 |
| Mac & Cheese Chicken Veggies Water Melon | Butt Chops French Fries |
We are in Dallas, TX. Weather 
Today is a Show Day.
Tomorrow – Houston, TX
The Colts schedule for the next few days is busy. The have a show tonight in Dallas, tomorrow in Houston and Sunday in San Antonio. These are all pretty big shows so it is an exciting time!!!
Crys S has been sending some great pictures from the field. Crys has been working with the Colts for 6 years and has been doing a cook truck tour for the last few days. Thanks for the time and pics Crys!!!
Warm Up
400 Bottles of Gatorade donated by Ron and Gale P and Laura. Thanks Guys!!!!
Night Rehearsal @ Rockwall
| Jody G Head Cook | Robin K | Shelly G |
| Bernie T | Darlene C | Crys S |
| Bob E |
| 8:00 Wake/Eat | 3:00 Run |
| 9:00 Stretch/Cals | 3:15 Eat/Pack/Load |
| 9:30 Warm Ups | 5:00 Depart |
| 10:15 Visuals | 6:10 Arrive |
| 12:00 Meal 2 | 8:10 Gate |
| 1:00 Warm Ups | 8:25 Perform |
| 1:30 Ensemble | 9:15 Meal 4 |
| 11:30 Depart |
| Meal 1 | Meal 3 |
| Waffles Apple Sauce Bacon | Meatballs/Garlic Ziti Garlic Toast Corn Fruit |
| Meal 2 | Meal 4 |
| Deluxe Burger Bar Potato Wedges Mixed Veg | Cranberry Chicken Potatoes/Gravy Green Bean Casserole Fruit |
We are in Dallas, TX. Weather 
Today is a rehearsal day.
Tomorrow – Dallas, TX
Got to Dallas @ 7:30 AM. Looks like it is going to be another sweltering day. I understand that the place they are staying is Enormous. Jody says you could get lost there. However, sleeping and food refrigeration is tough in the conditions they face.
The show last night was fantastic! The show was great when I saw them a couple weeks ago and yet it keeps getting better. Wishing them luck tomorrow as well!
In case you missed it Jeff Q uploaded a TON of pictures from the Amery, WI, DCI Regional Show in MN and more here. Thanks Jeff! He also updates his daughter’s site so check out Sarah Q's tour site.
Check out the Comments on yesterday’s post from Polly B!
| Jody G Head Cook | Robin K | Shelly G |
| Bernie T | Darlene C | Crys S |
| Bob E |
| 10:30 Wake/Eat | 7:30 Warm up |
| 11:30 Stretch/Cals | 8:00 Run Through |
| 12:00 Visual | 8:30 Ensemble |
| 2:30 Meal 2 | 9:45 Run Through |
| 3:30 Sectionals | 10:00 Visual |
| 6:30 Meal 3 | 11:00 Meal 4 |
| 12:30 Lights Out |
| Meal 1 | Meal 3 |
| Fruit English Muffin Bacon/Sausage Muffins | Fruit Cocktail Chicken Alfredo Garlic Toast |
| Meal 2 | Meal 4 |
| Fruit Salad Breaded Chicken Patty on Buns Potato Wedge Mixed Veg | Pizza Desert |
We are in Van Buren, AR. Weather 
(excessive heat warning)
Today is a show day.
Tomorrow – Dallas, TX
First things first – THANK YOU!!!!
Jody wanted to send out a huge thank you for all the fruit we got yesterday. She has never seen such a large donation. They had a hard time getting it all on the truck. We all know how much the members will enjoy it so again THANKS!!!
The member got Klondike Bars for lunch which, of course, was a huge hit in all that heat. The show yesterday was sold out and there were people standing everywhere. Lots of Colt parents were there (Thanks again). It was an all around AWESOME time.
What a terrific sight:
Looks like more hot weather as the Colts head south for some big shows in TX. They got to the housing site in Van Buren @ 7:00 so they will get to sleep in.
| Member | Plays | B-Day |
| Steven I | Flag | 7/16 |
| Kayla K | Flag | 7/19 |
| Matalee M | Brass (Melo) | 7/20 |
| Kristin O | Flag | 7/22 |
| Jody G Head Cook | Robin K | Shelly G |
| Bernie T | Darlene C | Crys S |
Bob E |
| 11:30 Wake/Eat | 5:23 Depart |
| 12:30 Stretch/Cals | 6:53 Arrive |
| 1:00 Visual | 8:53 Gate |
| 1:15 Warm Ups | 9:08 Perform |
| 2:00 Ensemble | 10:00 Meal 4 |
| 3:23 Run | 11:30 Depart for Dallas |
| 3:38 Eat Pack Load |
| Meal 1 | Meal 3 |
| BHB (Big Huge Breakfast) Lots of stuff. | Sack Lunch |
| Meal 2 | Meal 4 |
| Corn Dogs Fries Fruit | Salisbury Steak Mash Potatoes/Gravy Fruit |
We are in Kansas City. Weather.
Today is a show day.
Tomorrow – Van Buren, AR
Terribly hot today. Light breeze but brutally hot. Show in Kansas City today and then south to Van Buren, AR
Interested in seeing what happened in Minneapolis? Dan Potter from DCI’s Field Pass posted this.
| Jody G Head Cook | Robin K | Shelly G |
| Bernie T | Darlene C | Crys S |
| Bob E | Margaret P |
| 9:00 Wake/Eat | 5:00 Meal 3 |
| 10:00 Stretch/Cals | 6:00 Change Shower Depart |
| 10:30 Visual | 7:04 Watch Colt Cadets |
| 12:30 Meal 2 | 7:14 Warm Up |
| 1:30 Sectionals | 9:08 Gate |
| 3:00 Basics | 9:23 Perform |
| 3:30 Sectionals | 10:00 EPL |
| 4:00 Ensemble | 12:00 Depart |
| Meal 1 | Meal 3 |
| Fruit Bagel/Cream Cheese Bacon/Sausage | Meatball Sub Veggie Fruit Cocktail |
| Meal 2 | Meal 4 |
| Cottage Cheese Teriyaki Chicken Butter/Herb Rice Broccoli | Corn Dog Tater tots Fruit Cup |
