rehearsal in perkasie... snapped a few photos to email to you.
Enjoy!
Emma Cohen-Joppa
Wednesday, July 11, 2007
A couple of photos
I read the cook truck blog now and then and was at the July 8th
rehearsal in perkasie... snapped a few photos to email to you.
Enjoy!
Emma Cohen-Joppa
rehearsal in perkasie... snapped a few photos to email to you.
Enjoy!
Emma Cohen-Joppa
Tuesday, July 10, 2007
It's Tuesday, July 10; it's a rehearsal day
We are in Leland, NC
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Today's Menu
Breakfast
Bagels and cream cheese
Bacon
Bananas
Leftover sausage
Meal 2
Western Chicken Salad
Fruit salad
Garlic bread sticks
Meal 3
Chicken Parmesan
Lettuce salad
Garlic toast
Meal 4
Mexican haystacks
Fruit soup
Sundaes and cookies
Photo by David S.
Today's Schedule
9:45 a.m. Wake
10 Stretch
10:30 Breakfast
11:30 Sectionals
2 p.m. Lunch
3 Vis
5:30 Dinner
6:30 Warmup
7 Ensemble
9 Vis
11 Snack
12:15 a.m. Lights out
Today's Cooks
Carole B, head cook
Polly H.
Patty A.
Judy H.
Cindy S.
Peggy N.
Kay T. helped today in the kitchen
Today's News
It was a food drop day, so the cooks stayed very busy.
The corps had a great show last night, and now they are – as Carole says – “back with the fire ants and alligators.”
The cooks had trivia questions for the corps today, with prizes for correct answers. They gave me the questions, but not the answers for some reason.
1) What actress lived just across the bridge from where the corps is parked today?
2) What two TV shows were filmed here?
I think I know one of the TV shows. Anybody else have guesses?
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 for Leland
Click for larger interactive version of today's map.
Today's Menu
Breakfast
Bagels and cream cheese
Bacon
Bananas
Leftover sausage
Meal 2
Western Chicken Salad
Fruit salad
Garlic bread sticks
Meal 3
Chicken Parmesan
Lettuce salad
Garlic toast
Meal 4
Mexican haystacks
Fruit soup
Sundaes and cookies
Photo by David S.
Today's Schedule
9:45 a.m. Wake
10 Stretch
10:30 Breakfast
11:30 Sectionals
2 p.m. Lunch
3 Vis
5:30 Dinner
6:30 Warmup
7 Ensemble
9 Vis
11 Snack
12:15 a.m. Lights out
Today's Cooks
Carole B, head cook
Polly H.
Patty A.
Judy H.
Cindy S.
Peggy N.
Kay T. helped today in the kitchen
Today's News
It was a food drop day, so the cooks stayed very busy.
The corps had a great show last night, and now they are – as Carole says – “back with the fire ants and alligators.”
The cooks had trivia questions for the corps today, with prizes for correct answers. They gave me the questions, but not the answers for some reason.
1) What actress lived just across the bridge from where the corps is parked today?
2) What two TV shows were filmed here?
I think I know one of the TV shows. Anybody else have guesses?
As always, check colts.org for the latest official word on tour news, housing sites, mail drops, or other corps information.
Monday, July 09, 2007
Today is Monday, July 9; it's a competition day
We are in Warrenton, VA
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Today's Menu
Breakfast
Homemade quiche from Nathan and Buttons’ Aunt Susan
Banana
Half a peach
Meal 2
Fish fillets with cheese
Mac and cheese
Fruit salad from donated fresh fruit
Meal 3
Chicken fried rice
Asian salad
Watermelon
Meal 4
Pork fritter sandwiches
French fries
Corn
Donated cookies
Photo by David S.
Today's Schedule
8:15 a.m. Wake
8:30 Stretch
9 Breakfast
10 Sectionals
11:45 Vis
12:30 p.m. Meal 2
1:30 Vis
2:30 Warmup
3 Ensemble
4:45 Dinner/pack/load
6:30 Depart for show site
7 Warmup
9 Gate
9:23 Stepoff
9:50 Meal 4
11:30 Depart for Leland, NC
Today's Cooks
Polly H and Carole B, head cooks
Olaf leaves today
Patty A.
Judy H.
Cindy S.
Peggy N.
Today's News
Goodbye Alf. After several weeks on tour, our biggest Dutch fan (in many, many ways) leaves today. We treasure every moment you are with us, big guy, and all miss you terribly when you have to go.
It’s hot, hot, hot in Virginia today. And so are the Colts. I heard them rehearsing when Polly called from the cooktruck today and I immediately wanted to be back on tour. “If you could hear the music I’m hearing right now,” Polly said, “it would take your breath away.”
As you can see by the menus above, the cooks have gotten lots of donations over the past few days – too many to thank you individually, but know that all the volunteers and the Colts appreciate every one of them. And bring more fruit. The corps went nuts over the fresh fruit salad today again, Polly says.
The show last night in Allentown was fabulous. The audience loved it. The kids were happy. The staff said all good things. Even the judges didn’t have anything bad to say. Keep doing it, Colts.
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 for Warrenton
Click for larger interactive version of today's map.
Today's Menu
Breakfast
Homemade quiche from Nathan and Buttons’ Aunt Susan
Banana
Half a peach
Meal 2
Fish fillets with cheese
Mac and cheese
Fruit salad from donated fresh fruit
Meal 3
Chicken fried rice
Asian salad
Watermelon
Meal 4
Pork fritter sandwiches
French fries
Corn
Donated cookies
Photo by David S.
Today's Schedule
8:15 a.m. Wake
8:30 Stretch
9 Breakfast
10 Sectionals
11:45 Vis
12:30 p.m. Meal 2
1:30 Vis
2:30 Warmup
3 Ensemble
4:45 Dinner/pack/load
6:30 Depart for show site
7 Warmup
9 Gate
9:23 Stepoff
9:50 Meal 4
11:30 Depart for Leland, NC
Today's Cooks
Polly H and Carole B, head cooks
Olaf leaves today
Patty A.
Judy H.
Cindy S.
Peggy N.
Today's News
Goodbye Alf. After several weeks on tour, our biggest Dutch fan (in many, many ways) leaves today. We treasure every moment you are with us, big guy, and all miss you terribly when you have to go.
It’s hot, hot, hot in Virginia today. And so are the Colts. I heard them rehearsing when Polly called from the cooktruck today and I immediately wanted to be back on tour. “If you could hear the music I’m hearing right now,” Polly said, “it would take your breath away.”
As you can see by the menus above, the cooks have gotten lots of donations over the past few days – too many to thank you individually, but know that all the volunteers and the Colts appreciate every one of them. And bring more fruit. The corps went nuts over the fresh fruit salad today again, Polly says.
The show last night in Allentown was fabulous. The audience loved it. The kids were happy. The staff said all good things. Even the judges didn’t have anything bad to say. Keep doing it, Colts.
As always, check colts.org for the latest official word on tour news, housing sites, mail drops, or other corps information.
Sunday, July 08, 2007
Today is Sunday, July 8; it's a competition day
We are in Allentown, PA
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Today's Menu
Breakfast
Egg casserole
Bananas
Meal 2
Italian chicken
Au graten potatoes
Barbecue beans
Grapes and bananas
Meal 3
Sloppy Joes
Cabbage & cauliflower salad
Lemon cake - this time for real!
Grapes
Photo by Patty A.
Today's Schedule
6:30 Arrive
9:00 Wake
9:15 Stretch
9:45 Breakfast
10:45 Visual
12:00 Sectionals
1:15 Ensemble
3:00 More food
4:45 Depart for show
5:45 Warm-up
7:35 Gate
7:55 Step-off
8:30 Dinner
10:30 Depart
Today's Cooks
Polly H, head cook
Olaf
Patty A.
Judy H.
Cindy S.
Peggy N.
Today's News
It's Hot! And it's not a "day at the beach." The corps is determined to have a good show tonight. Also, we say goodbye to Olaf tonight. The members (and the cooks) will miss him!. Thank you, Olaf, for taking time away from your family to fly across the pond and spend so much time working for your corps. Everyone appreciates it. Keep in touch - we will see you again in two years!
The reason the corps didn't have lemon cake last night, although it was on the menu, is because someone donated individual ice cream cakes for all the corps members. We have been receiving fabulous donations, including several donations of bottled Gatorade for the whole corps, watermelon, peaches, fresh blueberries, and a couple of donations of grapes and bananas. Thanks to everyone who has donated! We've had enough grapes an bananas for a couple of days... variety is good! Also, powdered Gatorade is helpful.
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 for Allentown
Click for larger interactive version of today's map.
Today's Menu
Breakfast
Egg casserole
Bananas
Meal 2
Italian chicken
Au graten potatoes
Barbecue beans
Grapes and bananas
Meal 3
Sloppy Joes
Cabbage & cauliflower salad
Lemon cake - this time for real!
Grapes
Photo by Patty A.
Today's Schedule
6:30 Arrive
9:00 Wake
9:15 Stretch
9:45 Breakfast
10:45 Visual
12:00 Sectionals
1:15 Ensemble
3:00 More food
4:45 Depart for show
5:45 Warm-up
7:35 Gate
7:55 Step-off
8:30 Dinner
10:30 Depart
Today's Cooks
Polly H, head cook
Olaf
Patty A.
Judy H.
Cindy S.
Peggy N.
Today's News
It's Hot! And it's not a "day at the beach." The corps is determined to have a good show tonight. Also, we say goodbye to Olaf tonight. The members (and the cooks) will miss him!. Thank you, Olaf, for taking time away from your family to fly across the pond and spend so much time working for your corps. Everyone appreciates it. Keep in touch - we will see you again in two years!
The reason the corps didn't have lemon cake last night, although it was on the menu, is because someone donated individual ice cream cakes for all the corps members. We have been receiving fabulous donations, including several donations of bottled Gatorade for the whole corps, watermelon, peaches, fresh blueberries, and a couple of donations of grapes and bananas. Thanks to everyone who has donated! We've had enough grapes an bananas for a couple of days... variety is good! Also, powdered Gatorade is helpful.
As always, check colts.org for the latest official word on tour news, housing sites, mail drops, or other corps information.
Saturday, July 07, 2007
Today is Saturday, July 7; it's a competition day
We are in Massillon, OH
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Today's Menu
Breakfast
Katie P.'s homemade Amish-style Friendship Bread
Breakfast mustgoes
Meal 2
Chicken patty sandwich
Chips
Green bean cassarole
Fresh fruit - bananas or apples
Meal 3
Beef stew
Peaches
Lemon cake
Photo by David S.
Today's Schedule
10:15 Wake
10:30 Stretch
11:00 Breakfast
12:00 Warm-up/sectionals
1:30 Ensemble
3:15 Lunch, pack, & load
5:00 Depart
5:20 Warm-up
7:14 Gate
7:34 Perform
8:00 Snack
9:45 Depart for Perkasie, PA
Today's Cooks
Jody S, head cook
Olaf
Patty A.
Polly H.
Judy H.
Brock, Debbie, Jody, David, Bill and Luba leave today
Cindy S. and Peggy N. arrive today
Today's News
Happy Birthday Matthew C.
Polly H. is taking over as head cook today. Many thanks to Jody S. for her second tour of duty as head cook, and to all of the other departing cooks from this week.
Last night's show was great, with all of the changes in. The crowd was stunned following the new section in the Bartok, and the corps received the usual standing ovation. Also yesterday, recent Colts alum Katie P. donated bread and served as a guest cook, working her tail off for the entire day - pancakes through snack. She concluded that being a Colts Cook is harder than caryring a Contra. Katie, who will soon be leaving to teach English in Japan, attempted to write the menu on the board in Japanese, much to the amusement of our Japanese corps members. Apparently the translation for "chips" turned out something like "hard potatoes, but easy to break."
It was an eight-hour drive to Canton/Massillon and the corps lost an hour due to the time change. As a result, the corps slept in until 10:15 this morning and there are only three meals today. It's a beautiful day in Canton.
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 for Massillon
Click for larger interactive version of today's map.
Today's Menu
Breakfast
Katie P.'s homemade Amish-style Friendship Bread
Breakfast mustgoes
Meal 2
Chicken patty sandwich
Chips
Green bean cassarole
Fresh fruit - bananas or apples
Meal 3
Beef stew
Peaches
Lemon cake
Photo by David S.
Today's Schedule
10:15 Wake
10:30 Stretch
11:00 Breakfast
12:00 Warm-up/sectionals
1:30 Ensemble
3:15 Lunch, pack, & load
5:00 Depart
5:20 Warm-up
7:14 Gate
7:34 Perform
8:00 Snack
9:45 Depart for Perkasie, PA
Today's Cooks
Jody S, head cook
Olaf
Patty A.
Polly H.
Judy H.
Brock, Debbie, Jody, David, Bill and Luba leave today
Cindy S. and Peggy N. arrive today
Today's News
Happy Birthday Matthew C.
Polly H. is taking over as head cook today. Many thanks to Jody S. for her second tour of duty as head cook, and to all of the other departing cooks from this week.
Last night's show was great, with all of the changes in. The crowd was stunned following the new section in the Bartok, and the corps received the usual standing ovation. Also yesterday, recent Colts alum Katie P. donated bread and served as a guest cook, working her tail off for the entire day - pancakes through snack. She concluded that being a Colts Cook is harder than caryring a Contra. Katie, who will soon be leaving to teach English in Japan, attempted to write the menu on the board in Japanese, much to the amusement of our Japanese corps members. Apparently the translation for "chips" turned out something like "hard potatoes, but easy to break."
It was an eight-hour drive to Canton/Massillon and the corps lost an hour due to the time change. As a result, the corps slept in until 10:15 this morning and there are only three meals today. It's a beautiful day in Canton.
As always, check colts.org for the latest official word on tour news, housing sites, mail drops, or other corps information.
Friday, July 06, 2007
Today is Friday, July 6; it's a competition day
We are in Michigan City, IN
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Today's Menu
Breakfast
Blueberry Pancakes
Sausage links
Meal 2
Chicken Nuggets
Scalloped potatoes
Glazed carrots
Meal 3
Chili dogs
Chips
Cottage cheese
Meal 4
Spaghetti
Fruit
Lemon cake
Photo by David S.
Today's Schedule
7:00 Wake
7:15 Stretch
7:45 Breakfast
8:45 Sectionals
10:30 Visual
12:30 Lunch
1:30 Warm-up/sectionals
2:30 Ensemble
4:45 Dinner, pack & load
6:30 Depart
7:00 Warm-up
8:53 Gate
9:13 Performance
10:15 America the Beautiful
10:45 Meal 4
12:15 Deaprt for Canton, OH
Today's Cooks
Jody S, head cook
Olaf
Bill S.
Luba S.
Brock L.
Debbie L.
David S.
Patty A.
Polly H. and Judy H. arrive today
Katie P. - guest cook
Today's News
Happy birthday to cook Debbie L.!
If anyone is nearby, willing, and able, the corps can use donations of fresh fruit - grapes, bananas, apples, etc. would be quite helpful.
Last night was a classic Colts Mustgo night. There was a giant scrum and they ate everything - cookies, biscuits & gravy, you name it. There was also a mouthpiece boil and water bottle wash. With the leftovers gone and everything cleaned out, it amounted to a mid-season camp for the cooktruck. The truck is "as ready as the corps" for the second part of the season, and will score well.
The corps received a copy of a wonderful letter from the principal of Midland H.S. in Varna, IL to the Executive Director of DCI. It said the corps was great and the staff and memebrs were easy to work with, so we're invited to return any time.
There are tons of changes to the show, and anyone who has seen it before will be "blown away." David S. and Mary were standing near the souvie truck listening to the horn arc, and it gave them goosebumps.
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 for Michigan City
Click for larger interactive version of today's map.
Today's Menu
Breakfast
Blueberry Pancakes
Sausage links
Meal 2
Chicken Nuggets
Scalloped potatoes
Glazed carrots
Meal 3
Chili dogs
Chips
Cottage cheese
Meal 4
Spaghetti
Fruit
Lemon cake
Photo by David S.
Today's Schedule
7:00 Wake
7:15 Stretch
7:45 Breakfast
8:45 Sectionals
10:30 Visual
12:30 Lunch
1:30 Warm-up/sectionals
2:30 Ensemble
4:45 Dinner, pack & load
6:30 Depart
7:00 Warm-up
8:53 Gate
9:13 Performance
10:15 America the Beautiful
10:45 Meal 4
12:15 Deaprt for Canton, OH
Today's Cooks
Jody S, head cook
Olaf
Bill S.
Luba S.
Brock L.
Debbie L.
David S.
Patty A.
Polly H. and Judy H. arrive today
Katie P. - guest cook
Today's News
Happy birthday to cook Debbie L.!
If anyone is nearby, willing, and able, the corps can use donations of fresh fruit - grapes, bananas, apples, etc. would be quite helpful.
Last night was a classic Colts Mustgo night. There was a giant scrum and they ate everything - cookies, biscuits & gravy, you name it. There was also a mouthpiece boil and water bottle wash. With the leftovers gone and everything cleaned out, it amounted to a mid-season camp for the cooktruck. The truck is "as ready as the corps" for the second part of the season, and will score well.
The corps received a copy of a wonderful letter from the principal of Midland H.S. in Varna, IL to the Executive Director of DCI. It said the corps was great and the staff and memebrs were easy to work with, so we're invited to return any time.
There are tons of changes to the show, and anyone who has seen it before will be "blown away." David S. and Mary were standing near the souvie truck listening to the horn arc, and it gave them goosebumps.
As always, check colts.org for the latest official word on tour news, housing sites, mail drops, or other corps information.
Thursday, July 05, 2007
Today is Thursday, July 5; it's a rehearsal day
We are in Michigan City, IN
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Today's Menu
Breakfast
Waffles
Sausage patty
Meal 2
Chicken divine
Tossed salad
Fruit cup
Meal 3
Read beans & rice
Corn
Garlic toast
Meal 4
Real Live Mustgo Night
Photo by Bev B.
Today's Schedule
8:30 Wake
8:45 Stretch
9:15 Breakfast
9:45 Staff meeting
9:45 Full member meeting with Mike & Ray
10:15 Sectionals
10:15 Guard leaves for field 2: take everything you will need; not returning until dinner
1:00 Lunch
2:00 Visual
5:00 Dinner
6:00 Warm-up
6:30 Ensemble
9:00 Rehearsal ends
9:15 Snack
10:30 Lights out
Today's Cooks
Jody S, head cook
Olaf
Bill S.
Luba S.
Brock L.
Debbie L.
David S.
Patty A.
Today's News
Happy Birthday Ryan B!
Yesterday was a big day with all the parades, but it was nice and the parades went well. The corps watched fireworks over about 3 suburbs during snack. Today the guard is about 10 minutes away using some soccer fields. The cooks had to pack up, transport, and serve lunch to them at the remote location, but the guard staff helpped out which was much appreciated. The cooks are chopping onions and green peppers outside in the shade today. The corps is rehearsing in a nice stadium.
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 for Michigan City
Click for larger interactive version of today's map.
Today's Menu
Breakfast
Waffles
Sausage patty
Meal 2
Chicken divine
Tossed salad
Fruit cup
Meal 3
Read beans & rice
Corn
Garlic toast
Meal 4
Real Live Mustgo Night
Photo by Bev B.
Today's Schedule
8:30 Wake
8:45 Stretch
9:15 Breakfast
9:45 Staff meeting
9:45 Full member meeting with Mike & Ray
10:15 Sectionals
10:15 Guard leaves for field 2: take everything you will need; not returning until dinner
1:00 Lunch
2:00 Visual
5:00 Dinner
6:00 Warm-up
6:30 Ensemble
9:00 Rehearsal ends
9:15 Snack
10:30 Lights out
Today's Cooks
Jody S, head cook
Olaf
Bill S.
Luba S.
Brock L.
Debbie L.
David S.
Patty A.
Today's News
Happy Birthday Ryan B!
Yesterday was a big day with all the parades, but it was nice and the parades went well. The corps watched fireworks over about 3 suburbs during snack. Today the guard is about 10 minutes away using some soccer fields. The cooks had to pack up, transport, and serve lunch to them at the remote location, but the guard staff helpped out which was much appreciated. The cooks are chopping onions and green peppers outside in the shade today. The corps is rehearsing in a nice stadium.
As always, check colts.org for the latest official word on tour news, housing sites, mail drops, or other corps information.
Wednesday, July 04, 2007
Today is Wednesday, July 4; it's Chicago area parades day
We are in Chicago, IL
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Today's Menu
Breakfast
Breakfast wraps
Meal 2
Dominoes pizza
Meal 3
Ravioli
Garlic toast or breadsticks
Photo by David S.
Today's Schedule
It's parade day, so the schedule is a little crazy and imprecise.
6:30 Wake
7:30 Group "B" leaves for two parades
8:00 Group "A" walks to Vernon Hills parade, then walks back and leaves for second parade
2:30 Full corps in Northbrook parade
3:45 Dominoes delivers to corps in the park
6:00 Full corps in Wheeling parade ("Parade 6")
7:30 or 8:00? Dinner
11:00? Depart
Today's Cooks
Jody S, head cook
Olaf
Bill S.
Luba S.
Brock L.
Debbie L.
David S.
Patty A. arrives today
Today's News
Today is "Hug a Brit Day!"
There is a Wal-Mart stop tonight. The corps should get to see the Vernon Hills fireworks tonight, which will be "right out the back door." In fact, they should be able to see fireworks from three or four towns, plus they will likely see them on both sides of the road all the way to Wal-Mart.
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 for Chicago
Click for larger interactive version of today's map.
Today's Menu
Breakfast
Breakfast wraps
Meal 2
Dominoes pizza
Meal 3
Ravioli
Garlic toast or breadsticks
Photo by David S.
Today's Schedule
It's parade day, so the schedule is a little crazy and imprecise.
6:30 Wake
7:30 Group "B" leaves for two parades
8:00 Group "A" walks to Vernon Hills parade, then walks back and leaves for second parade
2:30 Full corps in Northbrook parade
3:45 Dominoes delivers to corps in the park
6:00 Full corps in Wheeling parade ("Parade 6")
7:30 or 8:00? Dinner
11:00? Depart
Today's Cooks
Jody S, head cook
Olaf
Bill S.
Luba S.
Brock L.
Debbie L.
David S.
Patty A. arrives today
Today's News
Today is "Hug a Brit Day!"
There is a Wal-Mart stop tonight. The corps should get to see the Vernon Hills fireworks tonight, which will be "right out the back door." In fact, they should be able to see fireworks from three or four towns, plus they will likely see them on both sides of the road all the way to Wal-Mart.
As always, check colts.org for the latest official word on tour news, housing sites, mail drops, or other corps information.
Tuesday, July 03, 2007
Today is Tuesday, July 3; it's rehearsal camp day 3
We are in Varna, IL
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Today's Menu
Breakfast
Biscuits & gravy
Meal 2
Pulled pork sandwiches
French fries
Corn
Meal 3
Fajitas
Rice
Fruit salad
Ice cream
Meal 4
Pizza
Lettuce salad
Photo by Jim J.
Today's Schedule
8:15 Wake
8:30 Stretch
9:00 Breakfast
9:30 Staff meeting
10:00 Sectionals: Brass on practice field, Guard in stadium, Percussion on baseball field
1:00 Lunch
2:00 Visual
5:00 Dinner
6:00 Warm-up
6:30 Ensemble
8:00 Snack, pack, clean & load
9:45 Depart
Today's Cooks
Jody S, head cook
Olaf
Bill S.
Luba S.
Gary P. leaving today
Brock L.
Debbie L.
David S.
Mary Lou helps
Today's News
Happy Birthday Rachel G!
Ice cream will be served at dinner because it's been too cool in the evenings to serve it for snack. It's sunny today with a few clouds. The corps has been working hard and has gotten a lot done during this camp, adding some "really cool" parts to the show. David says they will come out of camp "smokin'." They are tanned, rested, ready, and will take the drum corps world by storm. Of course it's a great show already, but "wow, there is some cool stuff coming."
Everyone is excited for the parades tomorrow.
Penny is leaving today. Thanks Penny, for helping to keep the corps looking so good!
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 for Varna
Click for larger interactive version of today's map.
Today's Menu
Breakfast
Biscuits & gravy
Meal 2
Pulled pork sandwiches
French fries
Corn
Meal 3
Fajitas
Rice
Fruit salad
Ice cream
Meal 4
Pizza
Lettuce salad
Photo by Jim J.
Today's Schedule
8:15 Wake
8:30 Stretch
9:00 Breakfast
9:30 Staff meeting
10:00 Sectionals: Brass on practice field, Guard in stadium, Percussion on baseball field
1:00 Lunch
2:00 Visual
5:00 Dinner
6:00 Warm-up
6:30 Ensemble
8:00 Snack, pack, clean & load
9:45 Depart
Today's Cooks
Jody S, head cook
Olaf
Bill S.
Luba S.
Gary P. leaving today
Brock L.
Debbie L.
David S.
Mary Lou helps
Today's News
Happy Birthday Rachel G!
Ice cream will be served at dinner because it's been too cool in the evenings to serve it for snack. It's sunny today with a few clouds. The corps has been working hard and has gotten a lot done during this camp, adding some "really cool" parts to the show. David says they will come out of camp "smokin'." They are tanned, rested, ready, and will take the drum corps world by storm. Of course it's a great show already, but "wow, there is some cool stuff coming."
Everyone is excited for the parades tomorrow.
Penny is leaving today. Thanks Penny, for helping to keep the corps looking so good!
As always, check colts.org for the latest official word on tour news, housing sites, mail drops, or other corps information.
Monday, July 02, 2007
Today is Monday, July 2; it's rehearsal camp day 2
We are in Varna, IL
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Today's Menu
Breakfast
Cutsom egg souffl'e
Pancake or muffin
Meal 2
Peachy Chicken
Mashed Potatoes
Peas & carrots
Meal 3
Brats & Burgers (donated by the host school!)
Chips
Baked beans
Watermelon
Meal 4
Macho Nachoes
cookies
Photo by Jim J.
Today's Schedule
8:45 Wake
9:00 Stretch
9:30 Breakfast
10:00 Staff meeting
10:30 Visual: Brass/Percussion in stadium, Guard on field 2
1:30 Lunch
2:30 Sectionals: Guard in stadium
5:30 Dinner
6:30 Warm-up
7:30 Run-through
8:00 Ensemble
11:30 Snack
12:30 Lights out
Today's Cooks
Jody S, head cook
Olaf
Bill S.
Luba S.
Brock L.
Debbie L.
Gery P.
David S.
Mary Lou helps
Today's News
It was really cool over night, but it has warmed up and it's a brilliant, sunny, nice midwestern day. There are cornfields for miles every way you look, so the corps feels right at home. There are a lot of changes being put into the show, and things are moving along rapidly. Things are upbeat, and there is a great cook crew on board.
The Dubuque food drop didn't happen as planned , so the food drop arrived today.
Penny is sewing.
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 for Varna
Click for larger interactive version of today's map.
Today's Menu
Breakfast
Cutsom egg souffl'e
Pancake or muffin
Meal 2
Peachy Chicken
Mashed Potatoes
Peas & carrots
Meal 3
Brats & Burgers (donated by the host school!)
Chips
Baked beans
Watermelon
Meal 4
Macho Nachoes
cookies
Photo by Jim J.
Today's Schedule
8:45 Wake
9:00 Stretch
9:30 Breakfast
10:00 Staff meeting
10:30 Visual: Brass/Percussion in stadium, Guard on field 2
1:30 Lunch
2:30 Sectionals: Guard in stadium
5:30 Dinner
6:30 Warm-up
7:30 Run-through
8:00 Ensemble
11:30 Snack
12:30 Lights out
Today's Cooks
Jody S, head cook
Olaf
Bill S.
Luba S.
Brock L.
Debbie L.
Gery P.
David S.
Mary Lou helps
Today's News
It was really cool over night, but it has warmed up and it's a brilliant, sunny, nice midwestern day. There are cornfields for miles every way you look, so the corps feels right at home. There are a lot of changes being put into the show, and things are moving along rapidly. Things are upbeat, and there is a great cook crew on board.
The Dubuque food drop didn't happen as planned , so the food drop arrived today.
Penny is sewing.
As always, check colts.org for the latest official word on tour news, housing sites, mail drops, or other corps information.
Sunday, July 01, 2007
Today is Sunday, July 1; it's rehearsal camp day 1 and laundry day
We are in Varna, IL
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Today's Menu
Breakfast
Mayfly Cake
Bacon
Banana
Meal 2
Corn Dogs
Potato wedges
Fruit salad
Meal 3
Beef Mac
Cole slaw
Bread sticks
Meal 4
Pretzels
Ice cream sundaes
Muffins
Photo by Jim J.
Today's Schedule
9:30 Wake
10:30 Leave for laundry
2:30 return from laundry
3:30 ?
6:30 Dinner
7:30 Warm-up
8:00 Ensemble
11:00 Snack
12:15 Light out
Today's Cooks
Jody S, head cook
Olaf
Bill S.
Luba S.
David S., Gary P., Debbie L., and Brock L. arrive today
Mary Lou Miller helps
Today's News
It's a beautiful sunny day and the corps is off to do laundry this morning. Meanwhile, the cooks are re-organizing and cleaning the truck, getting it in shape for the push through July. There have been tons of donations including cookies, fruit, gatorade mix, and cereal. Everything is appreciated, and David says "bring more."
Big thanks to Lori for a fantastic week as head cook. And for managing the food drops and orders and for everything else she does.
Penny D. sewing this week.
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 for Varna
Click for larger interactive version of today's map.
Today's Menu
Breakfast
Mayfly Cake
Bacon
Banana
Meal 2
Corn Dogs
Potato wedges
Fruit salad
Meal 3
Beef Mac
Cole slaw
Bread sticks
Meal 4
Pretzels
Ice cream sundaes
Muffins
Photo by Jim J.
Today's Schedule
9:30 Wake
10:30 Leave for laundry
2:30 return from laundry
3:30 ?
6:30 Dinner
7:30 Warm-up
8:00 Ensemble
11:00 Snack
12:15 Light out
Today's Cooks
Jody S, head cook
Olaf
Bill S.
Luba S.
David S., Gary P., Debbie L., and Brock L. arrive today
Mary Lou Miller helps
Today's News
It's a beautiful sunny day and the corps is off to do laundry this morning. Meanwhile, the cooks are re-organizing and cleaning the truck, getting it in shape for the push through July. There have been tons of donations including cookies, fruit, gatorade mix, and cereal. Everything is appreciated, and David says "bring more."
Big thanks to Lori for a fantastic week as head cook. And for managing the food drops and orders and for everything else she does.
Penny D. sewing this week.
As always, check colts.org for the latest official word on tour news, housing sites, mail drops, or other corps information.
Saturday, June 30, 2007
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.
Click for weather report and forecast for Dubuque
Click for larger interactive version of today's map.
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.
Friday, June 29, 2007
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.
Click for weather report and forecast for Normal
Click for larger interactive version of today's map.
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.
Thursday, June 28, 2007
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.
Click for weather report and forecast for Oswego
Click for larger interactive version of today's map.
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.
Wednesday, June 27, 2007
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.
Click for weather report and forecast for Ft. Wayne
Click for larger interactive version of today's map.
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.
Tuesday, June 26, 2007
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.
Click for weather report and forecast for Hornell
Click for larger interactive version of today's map.
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
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
Monday, June 25, 2007
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.
Click for weather report and forecast for Erie
Click for larger interactive version of today's map.
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
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
Sunday, June 24, 2007
Today is Sunday, June 24; it's a competition day
We are in Belding, MI
Click for weather report and forecast for Belding
Click for larger interactive version of today's map.
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.
Click for weather report and forecast for Belding
Click for larger interactive version of today's map.
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.
Saturday, June 23, 2007
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.
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
Click for weather report and forecast for Rockford
Click for larger interactive version of today's map.
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.
Click for weather report and forecast for Rockford
Click for larger interactive version of today's map.
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.
Friday, June 22, 2007
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
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
Click for weather report and forecast for Ankeny
Click for larger interactive version of today's map.
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.
Click for weather report and forecast for Ankeny
Click for larger interactive version of today's map.
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.
Thursday, June 21, 2007
Today is Thursday, June 21; it's a rehearsal and laundry day
We are in Saydel, IA
Click for weather report and forecast for Saydel and Ankeny
Click for larger interactive version of today's map.
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.
Click for weather report and forecast for Saydel and Ankeny
Click for larger interactive version of today's map.
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
Wednesday, June 20, 2007
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.
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
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
Click for weather report and forecast for Omaha
Click for larger interactive version of today's map.
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.
Click for weather report and forecast for Omaha
Click for larger interactive version of today's map.
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.
Tuesday, June 19, 2007
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
david
Today is Tuesday, June 19; it's a competition day
We are in Sioux Falls, SD
Click for weather report and forecast for Sioux Falls
Click for larger interactive version of today's map.
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.
Click for weather report and forecast for Sioux Falls
Click for larger interactive version of today's map.
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.
Monday, June 18, 2007
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
Click for weather report and forecast for Sioux Falls
Click for larger interactive version of today's map.
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.
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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.
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