MONDAY July 4th...IT'S PARADE DAY!

HAPPY FOURTH FROM THE COLTS in Chicago, IL!!!!

COLTS ARE HERE:

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TODAY'S FORECAST:

http://www.weather.com/weather/today/USIL0225

FOOD SO GOOD YOU'LL THINK WE KIDNAPPED YOUR MOM:

Meal 1 - Waffle or egg wrap/ fruit de jour
Meal 2 -Sack Lunch
Meal 3 - Taco Salad/fruit
Meal 4- Must go buffet at the Must Go Cafe

What are your COLTS doing today?

730 am - Star Spangled Wake Up/eat

830 am - COLTS Group A- depart for Vernon Hills Parade: Staging at our housing and walking to intersection of Deerpath and Phillip.There are 4 "park n barks" on this route. Parade ends at our housing. COLT CADETS ARE ALSO IN THIS PARADE! Then to Glynn Ellyn Parade: Staging at intersection of Park Row and Crescent Blvd Only one review stand in this parade. Parade ends at Lake Ellyn Park

9 am - COLTS Group B- depart for Lake Bluff Parade: Staging on E Center Ave between Maple and Glen. We are #13 in this parade.Parade ends at Artesian Park. Then to Deerfield Parade: Staging is along Deerspring Rd. We will receive # upon check-in. Parade ends at Jewett Park

230 pm- COLTS A and B join together for North Brook Parade: Staging on Cherry Lane between Pfingsten Rd. and Western Ave. We are #33 in the parade! Parade ends at Village Green Park. Buses will meet us at end of route on Walters Ave.

400 pm- Return to housing/shower/eat and RELAX!
730 pm- Get on the bus

8 pm- on the road again!

**They will eat again prior to leaving... :)

*Housing site- Henry Karrer Middle School, 7245 Tullymore Dr., Dublin, OH 43017

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO:

Kara Metzger- Baritone

Vicki Schaffer- Colt Cadet Corps Director

Uncle Sam- All American!

HAVE A GREAT DAY!

Your Culinary Crew:

Judy H. - Head Cook

Lisa M.- leaves today. Thanks Lisa!
Darlene C.- leaves today. Thanks Darlene!

Gary M.

Kathleen R.

Barb W.

Lynn L.- arrives

MaryJane F.- helps

Cadets and COLTS eat breakfast and lunch together!

Today's News:

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

SUNDAY July 3rd...ITS A SHOW DAY!

NEWS FROM THE WONDERFUL WORLD OF COLTS!

WEATHER FOR CEDARBURG, WI

http://www.weather.com/weather/today/USWI0128

COLTS WILL BE HERE TONIGHT FOR COMPETITION!

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FOOD SO GOOD YOU'LL THINK WE STOLE YOUR MOM:

Meal 1 - Egg Wrap/fresh fuit
Meal 2 -Burgers/tots/peas and carrots/plums
Meal 3 - Hot Dogs/chips/watermelon/pork and beans
Meal 4-BIRTHDAY PIZZA/cupcakes made with love by Kara's mom! (Happy early birthday gathering KARA M.! )

What are your COLTS doing today?

900 am - wake/eat
1000 am - stretch
1030 am - visual
1230 pm- brass lunch

1245 pm- percussion lunch
100 pm- guard lunch

115 pm- brass sectionals

130 pm- percussion sectionals
145 pm - guard sectionals
215 pm- ensemble
330 pm- run thru
345 pm - eat/pack/load
530 pm - depart for show site
640 pm - warm up

840- pm gate

845-pm TAKE THE FIELD FOR PERFORMANCE

910 pm- eat/load

11 pm- depart for housing site

*Housing site- Delores Sullivan Center, 635 N Aspen Dr., Vernon Hills, IL

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO Ethan Harr- Baritone and

Malcolm Kelly- Front Ensemble HAVE A GREAT DAY!

Your Culinary Crew:

Judy H. - Head Cook

Lisa M.
Tammy M.- leaves today THANKS TAMMY! :)
Darlene C.

Gary M.

Today's News:

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

SATURDAY July 2nd....ITS A PARADE & SHOW DAY!

NEWS FROM THE BEST DRUM CORPS IN THE LAND!

COLTS ARE HERE:

View Michigan City, IN in a larger map

TODAY'S FORECAST:

http://www.weather.com/weather/today/USIN0412

FOOD SO GOOD YOU'LL THINK WE STOLE YOUR MOM:

Meal 1 - bagel/blueberry muffin/bacon/banana/orange
Meal 2 - pork chops/mashed tato/corn
Meal 3 - beefy mac and cheese/green beans/breadsticks/garlic toast
Meal 4- chicken nuggets/fries/brownie

What are your COLTS doing today?

815 am - wake/eat/shower
915 am - stretch/conditioning
1000 am - dress for parade
1045 am - depart for parade
1230 (approx) pm- lunch at housing

130 pm- ensemble
325 pm- run thru

340 pm- eat/pack/load/shower
540 pm - depart for show
610 pm- warmup
808 pm- gate
823 pm - TAKE THE FIELD FOR PERFORMANCE
915 pm - eat
1130 pm - depart for housing site

*Housing Site- Grafton High School, 1950 Washington Street Grafton, WI 53024

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO LAURA CHRISTY- Mello and

BRYAN KUBITSCHEK- Mello! HAVE A GREAT DAY!

Your Culinary Crew:

Judy H. - Head Cook

Lisa M.
Dale C.
Tammy M.
Darlene C.

Peggy F.

Gary M.- arrives

Today's News:

Had a great crowd response last night at the show!! Weather is beautiful today for the corps parade and preparation for competition tonight! LETS GO RED TEEEAAAMMMM!!!!

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

FRIDAY July 1st!....its a SHOW DAY!!!!!!!

With Love from the RED TEAMMMM!!!!

COLTS ARE HERE:

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TODAY'S FORECAST:

http://www.weather.com/weather/today/USIL0905

MEALS:
Meal 1 - Egg and Cheese Casserole/sausage/leftover breakfast stuff
Meal 2 - Burgers/augratin tatos
Meal 3 - Beef & Noodles/peas and carrots
Meal 4- Spaghetti & metaballs/breadsticks/salad

What are your COLTS doing today?
900 am - wake/eat
1000 am - stretch
1030 am - visual
1200 pm - percussion eat
1215 pm- brass eat

1230 pm- guard eat
1245 pm- percussion visual

100 pm- brass sectionals
115 pm - guard sectionals
230 pm- ensemble
4 pm- run thru
415 pm -eat/pack/shower/load
615 pm - depart for show
715 pm - warmup
905 pm - gate
922 pm - TAKE THE FIELD!!!
10 pm- eat
11 pm- depart for housing site *Housing Site- Michigan City High School, 8466 W. PAHs RD, IN

Today's Cooks:
Jack W. - Head Cook
Lisa M.
Dale C.
Tammy M.
Darlene C.

Peggy F.- arrives

Mary Jane F.- helps

THANK YOU COOKS!

Today's News:

I'm told the crowd was full last night and the COLTS had huge crowd reaction! The cooks were stopped and asked if they were part of the COLTS, and the people just couldn't stop talking about the COLTS show! WAY TO GO RED TEAM!!!!

Day has started out cloudy, but is forecasted to get quite steamy today.

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

THURSDAY June 30th....its a SHOW DAY!

It's a RED TEAM kind of day!


COLTS ARE HERE:

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TODAY'S FORECAST:
http://www.weather.com/weather/today/USWI0745
SPECIALS OF THE DAY: :)
Meal 1 - pancakes/bacon/banana
Meal 2 - must goes
Meal 3 - butt chop/chips/pears
Meal 4- WITH CADETS! corndogs/fries

What are COLTS doing today?

930 am - wake/eat
1030 am - stretch
11 am - sectionals
1230 pm - brass eat
1245 pm- percussion eat
100 pm- guard eat
1 pm - brass visual
115 pm- percussion visual
130 pm- guard visual
215 pm - ensemble
340 pm - run thru
4 pm - eat/pack/load
6 pm - depart for show
645 pm - warmup
830 pm- gate
847 pm- PERFORM

915 pm- eat
1130 pm- depart for housing site

Today's Cooks:
Jack W. - Head Cook
Lisa M.
Dale C.
Tammy M.
Darlene C.
THANK YOU COOKS!
Today's News:

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

WEDNESDAY, June 29th...its a SHOW DAY!

HERE WE GO RED TEEEAAAMMMM!!!!!!

COLTS ARE HERE:

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TODAY'S FORECAST:

http://www.weather.com/weather/today/USMN0471

SPECIALS OF THE DAY: :)

Meal 1 - egg sandwich/tots/muffin
Meal 2 - hot dogs/brats/fries/banana
Meal 3 - fajitas/spanish rice/corn

Meal 4- ham/scalloped tatos/green beans

What are COLTS doing today?

8 am - wake/eat
900 am - stretch
930 am - visual
1100 am - brass eat

1115 am- percussion eat

1130 am- guard eat
1200 pm - brass sectionals

1215 pm- percussion sectionals

1230 pm- guard sectionals
100 pm - ensemble
245 pm - run thru
3 pm - eat/shower/pack/load
5 pm - depart for show site- Mankato, MN
6 pm - warm up
745 pm- gate
758 pm- PERFORMANCE!

830 pm- eat
1030 pm- depart for housing site

*Housing Site- Edgerton High School, Edgerton, WI

Today's Cooks:
Jack W. - Head Cook
Lisa M.
Dale C.
Tammy M.
Darlene C.

Jody G.- helps

THANK YOU COOKS!

Today's News:

Word from RED TEAM camp is it's a beautiful day and the "sun's a shinin'" Kid's are working hard today. They had a great crowd for their first show and the corps did great. :)

Jack says that in COLTS history, last nights score is the highest opening night score in COLTS history. CONGRATS COLTS!!!!!

Be sure to check in on the COLTS facebook page (the one with the COLTS ORGANIZATION logo) for up to date items posted through out the day.

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

TUESDAY June 28...its their first COMPETITION!

HELLO FROM THE COLTS IN WOODBURY, MN!!

COLTS ARE HERE:

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TODAY'S FORECAST:

http://www.weather.com/weather/today/USMN0831

Look what's cookin' in the truck today!
Meal 1 - french toast/waffles/oatmeal/bacon/muffin
Meal 2 - sloppy joes/augratin potatoes/veggie/fruit cocktail
Meal 3 - cajun chicken/buttered noodle/broccoli and cheese/strawberry cake with whip

What are COLTS up to?
830 am - wake/breakfast
930am - stretch/conditioning
1000 am - visual
1100 pm - sectionals
1200 pm - ensemble
135 pm - run thru
150 pm - walk to showers
3 pm -eat/pack/load
415 pm - depart for show site
6 pm - warm up
755 pm- gate
808 pm- PERFORMANCE!

830 pm- eat/load
1000 pm- members and trucks depart for housing site
Staff bus and drum majors leave after critique

*Housing Site- North Intermediate School St. Peter, MN

Today's Cooks:

Jack W. - Head Cook
Lisa M.
Dale C.
Tammy M.
Darlene C.

Jody G.- helps

THANK YOU COOKS!

Today's News:

COLTS had an incredible crowd last night for their final dog and pony of the 2011 cornfield tour. Weather is awesome for them today in Woodbury and they are all business preparing for their first competition of the season! Stay tuned to the COLTS facebook page for updates this evening! GO RED TEEEAAAMMMMM!!!!

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

Monday June 27...its a rehearsal and dog & pony day!

WE LOVE OUR COLTS!

COLTS ARE HERE:

View Oelwein, Iowa in a larger map

TODAY'S FORECAST:

http://www.weather.com/weather/today/USIA0639

Look what's cookin' in the truck today!
Meal 1 - waffles/sausage/banana/grape
Meal 2 - pulled pork/mac & cheese/peaches
Meal 3 - salsbury steak/mashed tato/corn
Meal 4 - pretzel with cheese/must goes

What are COLTS up to?
730 am - breakfast
830 am - stretch/conditioning
915 am - visual
1130 pm - lunch
1230 pm - sectionals
4 pm - eat/shower/pack/full uniform
6 pm - warm up
730 pm - performance
830 pm - snack/load
10 pm - depart for minnesota
3 am- arrive at housing site

Today's Cooks:
Jack W. - Head Cook
Lisa M.
Dale C.
Tammy M.
Darlene C.

THANK YOU COOKS!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY BRITTANY RENFRO! ~ Color Guard

Today's News:
Colts were able to get out on the field last night, but was cut short due to rain. Weather is great today and they are hitting it hard preparing for their first competition tomorrow.

Reminder...COLTS love getting mail! Check out www.colts.org for mailing addresses and dates!

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

SUNDAY June 26th...its a rehearsal day

Location update!

COLTS ARE NOW HERE!

Oelwein, Iowa

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SUNDAY June 26th...its a rehearsal day

HELLO EVERYONE FROM RED TEAM LAND!

COLTS ARE HERE:

View Dubuque, Iowa in a larger map

TODAY'S TROPICAL FORECAST:

http://www.weather.com/weather/today/USIA0248

Look what's cookin':

Meal 1 - Egg Wrap/bacon/muffin/banana
Meal 2 - Burger/fries/fruit
Meal 3 - Sweet and Sour Chicken over rice/egg roll
Meal 4 - Pizza and COOKIES! :)

What are your COLTS doing today:

8 am - Wake/Breakfast/Pack/Load/Clean
1115 am -Everything out of Field House
1130 am - Lunch
12 pm - Caption Head meeting
1245 pm - Depart for Oelwein, Iowa
245 pm - Arrive/unload
345 pm - TBA
545 pm - Dinner
645 pm - TBA
830 pm - Ensemble
1015 pm - Run thru
1030 pm - Snack

1130 pm- Lights Out

Who's cooking it up today:

Jack W. - Head Cook
Teresa S.- leaves today
Lisa M.

Gary M.- leaves today
Peggy F.
Dale C.
Tammy M.
Darlene C.

THANK YOU COOKS!

Today's News:

Last night was the Summer Premier for CADETS and COLTS at Loras College Rock Bowl. It was a wonderful crowd and both corps did a fantastic job! All were very excited about their performances. The kids are SUPER excited about their first competition on Tuesday. We couldn't be prouder of both corps! WAY TO GO RED TEAMS!

A very big thank you to Clear Creek Amana Schools in Tiffin and Loras College in Dubuque for again housing our COLTS! It's greatly appreciated!

Charter buses joined tour today!

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

Saturday, June 25 - it's Summer Premier day

COLTS ARE IN DUBUQUE, IA:


Today's forecast.

Look what's cookin':
Meal 1 - Pancakes/sausage/bagel
Meal 2 - Chicken Sandwich/Hot Dogs/chips/pears
Meal 3 - Ravioli/garlic toast/salad
Meal 4 - Chicken Nuggets/tots/cookies

What are your COLTS doing today:
8 am - Wake/Breakfast
9 am - Stretch/conditioning
945 am - Visual
1145 am - Lunch
1245 pm - Sectionals
230 pm - Ensemble
430 pm - Eat/shower/full uniform
530 pm - Percussion and brass warmup
6 pm - Guard warm up
7 pm - Gate
730 pm - Performance
830 pm - Member meeting

1000pm- Snack and history

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ERIC BOETCHER! ~ Percussion

Who's cooking today:

Jack W. - Head Cook
Teresa S.
Lisa M.

Gary M.
Peggy F. arrives
Dale C. arrives
Tammy M. arrives
Darlene C. arrives

Today's News
Today is our Summer Premier at Loras College Rock Bowl.

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

Friday, June 24 - it's a reheasal day

COLTS ARE IN TIFFIN, IA:

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Today's forecast.

Look what's cookin':
Meal 1 - Scrambled eggs/sausage links/doughnuts and doughnut holes/fruit/english muffin
Meal 3 - Goulash and/or macaroni and cheese
Meal 4 - Butt chops/must goes

What are your COLTS doing today:
730 am - Meal 1
800 am - Full staff meeting
830 am - Stretch/conditioning
915 am - Visual
1030 am - Brass snack
1045 am - Percussion snack
1100 am - Guard snack & Brass sectionals
1115 am - Percussion sectionals
1130 am - Guard sectional
1200 pm - Ensemble
130 pm - Meal 3/pack/load/clean
330 pm - Depart for Dubuque
530 pm - Arrive at Loras/laundry/Wal Mart
930 pm - History night
1030 pm - Meal 4
1130 pm - Lights out

Who's cooking today:
Crys S. - Head Cook
Teresa S.
Lisa M. arrives
Gary M. leaves
Crys S. leaves - thanks to all of the cooks this week in Tiffin!

Today's News
Crys said the stands were very full for the performance last night and the crowd was wowed by the show. Thanks for the donations of doughnuts, doughnut holes, vegetarian food and fresh fruit.

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

Thursday, June 23 - it's a "dog and pony" show day

COLTS ARE IN TIFFIN, IA:

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Today's forecast.

Look what's cookin':
Meal 1 - Personal breakfast pizza/fruit
Meal 2 - Chicken breast/vegetables/pasta salad
Meal 3 - Beef tips w gravy over rice/steamed broccoli with cheese
Meal 4 - Pork fritter/vegetables/must goes

What are your COLTS doing today:
730 am - Breakfast
830 am - Stretch/conditioning
915 am - Visual
1200 pm - Lunch
100 pm - Sectional
430 pm - Dinner/shower/dress
600 pm - Warm Up
730 pm - Perform
815 pm - Change out of uniform
845 pm - Full ensemble
1000 pm - Snack
1100 pm - Lights out

Who's cooking today:
Crys S. - Head Cook
Gary M.
Teresa S. arrives
Michelle R. leaves
Tammy M. helps

Today's News
Today is our performance to the Tiffin community as a thank-you for housing the Colts.

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

Wednesday, June 22 - it's a rehearsal day

COLTS ARE IN TIFFIN, IA:

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Today's forecast.

Look what's cookin':
Meal 1 - Bagel with cream cheese/sliced potatoes/sausage patty
Meal 2 - Chicken wrap/lettuce salad/fruit
Meal 3 - Pasta bar/bread sticks or garlic toast/green salad/dessert
Meal 4 - BIRTHDAY PIZZA PARTY

What are your COLTS doing today:
830 am - Breakfast
930 am - Stretch/conditioning
1015 am - Visual
115 pm - Lunch
215 pm - Sectional
500 pm - Dinner
615 pm - Warm Up
700 pm - Ensemble
1000 pm - Snack
1100 pm - Lights out

Who's cooking today:
Crys S. - Head Cook
Michelle R.
Alan A.
Gary M.

Today's News
Happy Birthday, James V. - Snare

Thanks for the donations of fruit, plates and silverware since arriving in Tiffin. Please consider bringing fresh fruit and vegatables with you if you are coming for a visit. You wouldn't believe how the kid's faces light up when they see it.

Definition continues to be added to the brass and percussion drill, with the guard learning their book. Kids are pretty anxious for the next show. That would be tomorrow at 7:30 in Tiffin.

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

Tuesday, June 21 - it's a rehearsal day

COLTS ARE IN TIFFIN, IA:

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Today's forecast.

Look what's cookin':
Meal 1 - Biscuits and gravy/sausage links/fruit
Meal 2 - BBQ grilled chicken sandwich/italian pasta salad/veggies/chocolate cake
Meal 3 - Enchiladas/spanish rice/refried beans/nacho chips & salsa/cookie
Meal 4 - Corn dogs or burgers/pasta salad/birthday cake

What are your COLTS doing today:
730 am - Breakfast
800 am - Full staff meeting
830 am - Stretch/conditioning
915 am - Visual
1230 pm - Lunch
130 pm - Sectional
500 pm - Dinner
600 pm - Warm Up
630 pm - Record
700 pm - Ensemble
900 pm - Dance block
1000 pm - Snack
1100 pm - Lights out

Who's cooking today:
Crys S. - Head Cook
Michelle R.
Alan A.
Gary M. arrives

Today's News
Happy Birthday, Sam Mc. - Drum Major

The move to Tiffin went well and the members are getting used to their new digs.

Brass and percussion are cleaning drill and the color guard are learning theirs. The kids are pretty darn happy to be a Colt!

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

Monday, June 20th...its a rehearsal day!

HOWDY HO FROM MAQUOKETA, IOWA!

Today's forecast:
http://www.weather.com/weather/today/USIA0529

COLTS ARE HERE:

View MAQUOKETA, IOWA in a larger map

Look what's cookin':

Meal 1 - Sausage Egg and Cheese Biscuit/fruit
Meal 2 - Sloppy Joes/Veggie/Chips/Pudding
Meal 3 - Scalloped tatos & ham/carrots/cakes
Meal 4 - Chicken Nugget/fries/must goes

What are your COLTS doing today:

730 am - Breakfast
800 am - Full staff meeting
830 am - Stretch/conditioning
915 am - Visual
1200 pm - Lunch
100 pm - Visual
4 pm - Dinner
600 pm - Warm Up in sectionals
630pm - Ensemble
800 pm - Run thru
815 pm - Eat/pack/load
1000 pm - Depart for Clear Creek Amana High School, Tiffin, Iowa

Who's cooking today:
Michelle R- Head Cook
Alan A.
Roxanne H.- in for the day

Doug H. - in for the day

Today's News:

Colts had their dog and pony performance to a wonderful good sized crowd last night. They are working hard on now defining the show! A special thanks to Kent Crawford, Maquoketa High School Band Director and Maquoketa Schools for housing our COLTS! Its greatly appreciated!


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

Sunday, June 19 - it's a rehearsal and performance day

COLTS ARE HERE:

View MAQUOKETA, IOWA in a larger map

Today's forecast:
http://www.weather.com/weather/today/USIA0529

Look what's cookin':
Meal 1 - Breakfast burrito/Blueberry muffin/Fruit
Meal 2 - Bacon Cheeseburgers/parmesean potatoes/green beans
Meal 3 - Chicken Parmesan/green salad/garlic bread sticks/jello cubes with whip cream
Meal 4 - Hot dog/baked beans

What are your COLTS doing today:
730 am - Breakfast
800 am - Full staff meeting
830 am - Stretch/conditioning
915 am - Visual
1200 pm - Lunch
100 pm - Visual
430 pm - Dinner
600 pm - Warm Up
730pm - Dog and Pony; shakos, shoes, black shorts, uniform jackets, gauntlets,
Guard in black/white
800 pm - Ensemble
900 pm - Dance
1000 pm - Snack
1100 - Lights out

Who's cooking today:
Crys S. - Head Cook
Michelle R.
Anita N. leaves

Today's News
Crys says the show is "unbelievably breath-takingly sweet; really, really cool". Kids are super excited about having the full show on the field and have many days to clean and get better.

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

Saturday, June 18 - it's a rehearsal day

COLTS ARE HERE:

View MAQUOKETA, IOWA in a larger map

Today's forecast:
http://www.weather.com/weather/today/USIA0529

Look what's cookin':
Meal 1 - Scrambled eggs/sausage patty/bacon/hash browns/toast
Meal 2 - Chicken Sandwich/tater tots/buttered corn/elbow macaroni salad
Meal 3 - Lasagna/green salad/fresh fruit/garlic drop biscuits
Meal 4 - Walking Taco/Cinnamon Roll

What are your COLTS doing today:
700 am - Breakfast
800 am - Full staff meeting
800 am - Stretch/conditioning
845 am - Visual
1230 pm - Lunch
130 pm - Sectionals
2 pm - Visual
500pm - Dinner
6 pm - Warm Up
630 pm - Record
7 pm - Ensemble
9 pm - Dance
10 pm - Snack
11 pm - Full member meeting
1145pm - Lights out

Who are the cooks:
Crys S. - Head Cook
Alan A.
Anita N.
Chuck
Michelle R. arrives
Amalia L. leaves

Today's News
The complete show is on the field! The kids are in great spirits and super excited.

Thanks for today's fruit donation. If you are coming to visit the Corps, the members can always use fresh fruit and vegetables. It really brightens up their day.

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

Friday June 17th....its a rehearsal day

It's a great day to be a COLT!

COLTS ARE HERE:

View MAQUOKETA, IOWA in a larger map

Today's forecast:
http://www.weather.com/weather/today/USIA0529

Look what's cookin':

Breakfast-Egg Bake/banana/muffin/bagel
Lunch-Ham or turkey wraps/cottage cheese/chips
Dinner-Pasta salad/postcard pizza/"surprise #1"
Snack-Corn dogs/"surprise #2"

What are COLTS up to today:
730 am- Wake/Breakfast
8 am- Staff Meeting
830 am- Stretch/conditioning
9:15 am- Visual/closer drill
1230 pm- Lunch
130 pm- Visual/closer drill
5 pm- Dinner
6 pm- Warm Up
7 pm- Record
730 pm- Ensemble
9 pm- Dance Block
10 pm- Eat
11 pm- Lights outs

Today's Dedicated Cooks:
Melanie- Head Cook
Amalia
Alan
Crys arrives
Anita arrives
Melanie leaves- THANK YOU MELANIE!

NEWS FROM CAMP: The corps learned half of the ballad yesterday. I'm told the kids are PUMPED about the drill and can't wait to finish the show today! WAY TO GO RED TEAM!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY EM ERDMAN!! -Mellophone

Today's News
As always, check colts.org for the latest official word on tour news, housing sites, mail drops, orother corps information.

THURSDAY June 16th- its a rehearsal day

HELLO EVERYONE FROM MAQUOKETA, IOWA

"Since there is only one Maquoketa in the entire world, over the years, that unique name has helped shape Maquoketans' view of themselves. They have come to recognize, and value, their city as a one-of-a-kind place.
Being unique is certainly special to us, but, we realize, it carries an obligation, one taken very seriously. How? By treating our visitors with genuine friendliness and old-fashioned service. Smiles and warm handshakes have never gone out of style here." quote from the Maquoketa website.

COLTS ARE HERE:

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Today's forecast: Sunny and cool so far as of time of posting

http://www.weather.com/weather/today/USIA0529

Look what's cookin':

Breakfast- Muffin/bagel/fruit/banana bread

Lunch-Pulled Pork/potatoes/baked beans

Dinner-Chicken Casserole/pasta/fruit

Snack-Postcard Pizza/apple cobbler

What are COLTS up to today:

730 am- Wake/Breakfast

8 am- Staff Meeting

830 am- Stretch/conditioning

915 am- Visual/closer drill

1230 pm- Lunch

130 pm- Visual/closer drill

5 pm- Dinner

6 pm- Warm Up

7 pm- Record

730 pm- Ensemble

9 pm- Dance Block

10 pm- Eat

11 pm- Lights outs

Today's Dedicated Cooks:

Melanie- Head Cook

Amalia

Alan

Barb- who I understand brought the corps BANANA BREAD!!! Thanks Barb!

Thank you to Belmont for your continued support and housing our beloved COLTS! We look forward to seeing you again!

Today's News
As always, check colts.org for the latest official word on tour news, housing sites, mail drops, orother corps information.

WEDNESDAY June 15..its a rehearsal day

HOWDY from Belmont, Wisconsin

TODAYS FORECAST:

http://www.weather.com/weather/today/USWI0059

COLTS ARE HERE:

View Belmont, Wisconsin in a larger map

From the COLTS kitchen:

Breakfast- French Toast/hashbrowns/banana

Lunch- Cheese Quesadilla/broccoli/spanish rice

Dinner- Chicken Parmesean/garlic toast/salad

Snack- Potato Bar/must goes

What are COLTS up to today:

730 am- Breakfast

830 am- Stretch/conditioning

915 am- Visual

12 pm- Lunch

130 pm- Sectionals/music and percussion

2 pm- Visual- brass is playing

430 pm- Dinner

530 pm- Warm Up

6 pm- Record

630 pm- Ensemble

8 pm- Eat/pack/load/clean

10 pm- Depart for housing site, Maquoketa, Iowa

11 pm- Arrive at housing site

Your Cooks Today:

Melanie- Head Cook

John

Nancy

Amalia

Alan

WORD FROM CAMP:

Last nights dog and pony was a performance to a full and excited crowd in Belmont. The COLTS were in full uniform. Kids are doing great!

Today's News
As always, check colts.org for the latest official word on tour news, housing sites, mail drops, orother corps information.

TUESDAY June 14th ... its a rehearsal and performance day!

The RED TEAM says HELLO from Belmont, Wisconsin

TODAY'S FORECAST:
http://www.weather.com/weather/today/USWI0059

COLTS ARE HERE:

View Belmont, Wisconsin in a larger map

From the COLTS kitchen:
Breakfast- Oatmeal with toppings/sausage/banana
Lunch- Cold Cut Sandwich/chips/cottage cheese
Dinner with Cadets- Spaghetti/salad/garlic toast
Snack with Cadets- Corndogs/baked beans/brownie

What are COLTS up to today:
730 am- Breakfast
830 am- Stretch/conditioning
915 am- Visual
1130 am- Lunch
1230 pm- Sectionals
230 pm- Ensemble
4 pm- Dinner/Shower/ Brass and Percussion in uniforms, Guard in Black and Whites
530 pm- Warm Up
7 pm- Go to gate to watch COLT CADETS
730 pm- COLTS perform
815 pm- Change out of uniforms/full ensemble
10 pm- Snack with CADETS
11 pm- Lights Out
1130 pm- SLEEP!

Your Cooks Today:
Melanie- Head Cook
John
Nancy
Amalia
Alan
Mary Beth

Today's News:
As always, check colts.org for the latest official word on tour news, housing sites, mail drops, or other Corps information.

MONDAY June 13th..its a rehearsal day

HELLO FROM BELMONT,WISCONSIN!
I'm told from the cooks its a beautiful morning!


TODAYS FORECAST:
http://www.weather.com/weather/today/USWI0059




COLTS ARE HERE:

View Belmont, Wisconsin in a larger map


From the COLTS kitchen:

Breakfast- Egg Bake/cranberry muffin/peaches

Lunch- Pork Fritter/potato rounds/veggie

Dinner- Inside Out Ravioli/salad/garlic bread

Snack- Pretzel/watermelon

What are COLTS up to today:

730 am- Breakfast

830 am- Stretch/conditioning

915 am- Visual- bring show shoes

1230 am- Lunch

130 pm- Sectionals

5 pm- Dinner

6 pm- Warm Up

630 pm- Ensemble

7 pm- Full Ensemble

9 pm- Dance Block

10 pm- Snack

11 pm- Lights Out

Your Cooks Today:

Melanie- Head Cook

John

Nancy

Amalia

Alan

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TODAY!

Casper Ackerman- Contra

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

Sunday June 12, its rehearsal day

ITS A GREAT DAY TO BE A COLT!

Today's forecast: http://www.weather.com/weather/today/USIA0248

Looks like sunny and 70's!

COLTS ARE HERE:

View Dubuque, Iowa in a larger map

From the COLTS kitchen:

Breakfast- Pancakes/bacon/fruit/must goes

Lunch- Hot Dog/fries/pasta salad/chips

Dinner- Ham/scallop potatoes/veggie

Snack- Nachos/fruit

What are COLTS up to today:

730 am- Breakfast

830 am- Stretch

915 am- Visual

1130 am- Lunch

1230 pm- Visual

4 pm- Dinner

5 pm- Warm Up

630 pm- Ensemble

8 pm- Eat/pack/load/clean

10 pm- Depart for Belmont, Wisconsin

11 pm- Arrive at housing site

Your Cooks Today:

Melanie- Head Cook

Gary

Lauren

Amalia

Micki

Alan

Words from Camp:

COLTS had the annual car wash yesterday with laundry and a walmart run in the evening. COLTS were super excited to have clean clothes again! :) They are back at it today in full swing. They will be moving to Belmont, Wisconsin tonight. Hope to see you all at Brass 'n Brats on Tuesday! (ps...bring cookies! 250 will cover the corps!)

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

Saturday June 11, its CAR WASH/Free Evening

Hello everyone from Dubuque, Iowa! It's Car Wash Day!

Today's forecast:

http://www.weather.com/weather/today/USIA0248

It's been cloudy today...but no rain! 60's

What's Cookin' Today....

Breakfast- Muffins/Banana

Lunch- Sack lunch (sandwich/chips/fruit roll up/granola bar)

Dinner- Chicken Alfredo/salad/garlic bread

Snack- Smores/Must goes

TODAY'S SCHEDULE:

715 am- Wake/Breakfast

8 am- Load Bus for car wash sites

4 pm- Load Bus to return to school

530 pm- Dinner

630 pm laundry/walmart

11 pm- snack

12 am- lights out!

COLTS ARE HERE:

View Dubuque, Iowa in a larger map

TODAYS COOKS:

Judy- Head Cook

Gary

Micki

Alan A

Melanie

Lauren

Barb

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!

Ashley Popham- Color Guard

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

FRIDAY JUNE 10th, its a rehearsal/free evening day!

RED TEAM IS ON THE MOVE AGAIN!


COLTS are currently in Manchester today, but will be heading to Dubuque Jefferson Middle School this afternoon.


COLTS have had cooler weather today after the off and on rain last night.

TODAYS FORECAST FOR DUBUQUE, IOWA:

http://www.weather.com/weather/today/USIA0248

COLTS WILL BE HERE AT 5 PM:

View Dubuque, Iowa in a larger map

WHATS COOKIN TODAY!

Breakfast- Egg Bake/toast/peaches/yogurt

1030 am Snack- Pasta Salad/Watermelon

Lunch- Sloppy Joes/potato augratin/mixed veggie/fruit

Dinner- Word has it Matt is buying pizza! THANKS MATT!

TODAYS SCHEDULE:

730 am- Breakfast

830 am- Stretch

9 am- Visual

1030 am- Brass Snack

1045 am- Percussion Snack

11 am- Guard Snack

11 am- Brass Warm up

1115 am- Percussion Warm Up

1130 am- Guard Warm Up

1230 pm- Ensemble

130 pm- Eat/load/clean

315 pm- Everything out of school

330 pm- Depart for Dubuque, Iowa Jefferson Middle School

5 pm- Arrive at Jefferson Middle School- unload bus

545pm- load busses and enjoy your free night!

1130 pm- Corps returns to school

WORD FROM CAMP:

Dog and Pony had a warm reception last night even though it had been moved inside due to off and on rain. COLTS had a great performance. Weather has been cooler...but no one seems to mind! :)

TODAYS COOKS:

Judy H.- Head Cook

Alan A.

Elaine F.

Leeta H.

Brian Cole- host and COLTS alum

THANK YOU TO THIS WEEKS COOKS! We appreciate all you do!

TODAYS BIRTHDAYS:

KYLE LEWIS- baritone

ASHLEY COLLINS- front ensemble

A VERY SPECIAL THANK YOU TO GARY SKINNER, West Delaware Custodian. He was wonderful for taking care of everything...sometimes even before asked. THANK YOU!!

Also, a HUGE THANK YOU to West Delaware Schools for housing the RED TEAM this week. It is greatly appreciated! We hope to see you again soon! :)

And of course...a RED TEAM thank you to COLT Alum Brian Cole and host for the week. You were a fabulous host and an excellent cook! THANKS BRIAN!

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

THURSDAY JUNE 9TH DOG AND PONY RELOCATION

Due to off and on rain, the Dog and Pony performance at West Delaware has been MOVED INSIDE to the HIGH SCHOOL. Still at 7:30 pm

THURSDAY JUNE 9th, its a rehearsal day

HEY ALL YOU RED TEEEAAMMM FANS! Big smiles from Manchester, Iowa

COLTS ARE HERE:

View Manchester, Iowa in a larger map

TODAYS FORECAST:

http://www.weather.com/weather/today/USIA0523:1:US

What's cookin' today ...

Meal 1) Sausage/muffin/banana/granola bar
Meal 2) Chicken Sandwich/potato/broccoli/peach
Meal 3) Salsbury Steak/mashed tato/mixed veggie
Meal 4) Chicken Nuggets/Cake with strawberries and whipped cream (really, it will happen this time.... :P )

Today's Schedule:

730 AM- Wake/breakfast
830 AM- Stretching/conditioning
915 AM- Visual full corps at stadium
1200 PM- Lunch
100 PM- Sectionals
430 PM- Dinner
530 PM- Warmup
630 PM- Review Intro & Danza
730 PM- Section Performance

745 PM- Run through

800PM- Ensemble
1030 PM- Snack/Shower
1130 PM- Lights out- GO TO SLEEP!

Today's Cooks:

Judy H. – Head Cook
Leeta H.

Brian C.- Middle School Band Director for West Delaware Schools and a COLTS alum......THANKS BRIAN!! :)

Alan A.

Elaine F.

WORD FROM CAMP:

COLTS were inside last night due to a storm the rolled through. No worries, everyone is fine. They were entertained by the staff who picked up instruments and had their "own show" Sounds as if it was quite fun! They were blessed with cooler weather today in the 70's. The corps enjoyed donated cookies as well!

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

Wednesday, June 8th, it a rehearsal day

HELLO EVERYONE FROM MANCHESTER, IOWA

COLTS ARE HERE:

View Manchester, Iowa in a larger map

Todays forecast:

http://www.weather.com/weather/today/USIA0523

What's cookin' today ...

Meal 1) Scrambled Eggs/muffin/banana
Meal 2) Pulled Pork/french fries/mixed veggies
Meal 3) MUST GOES
Meal 4) Cake with strawberries and whipped cream

Today's Schedule:

730 AM- Wake/breakfast
830 AM- Stretching/conditioning
915 AM- Visual full corps at stadium
1200 PM- Lunch
100 PM- Sectionals
430 PM- Dinner
530 PM- Warmup
600 PM- Record
630 PM- Full ensemble
730 PM- Visual

800PM- Guard to main field
845 PM- Sectional
1030 PM- Snack/Shower
1130 PM- Lights out

Today's Cooks:

Judy H. – Head Cook
Leeta H.

Brian C.- Middle School Band Director for West Delaware Schools and a COLTS alum......THANKS BRIAN!! :)

Alan A.

Elaine F.

WORD FROM CAMP:

Words can't express how well things are going. Kids are having a blast and getting things done! The wind was pretty crazy yesterday, so it helped with the heat factor during the day, but it was an absolutely beautiful night last night....outside of the wind!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TODAY TO:

GUARD MEMBER PRECIOUS DELAROSA! The corps celebrated with her last night with birthday cake.

Funny story?!? I say yes! When purchasing bananas for the corps yesterday, the manager had been told that they were for the COLTS. He responded, "COLTS? As in the Colts Drum and Bugle Corps from Dubuque?" Come to find out, he is a huge DCI fan! He then requested the drumline come play in his parking lot, of course that really wouldn't work out, but he did say he would bring his kids up to come watch. DCI FANS UNITE! :)

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

Tuesday June 7th, its a rehearsal day

HOWDY FROM MANCHESTER, IA!!

TODAYS FORECAST:

http://www.weather.com/weather/today/USIA0523

COLTS ARE HERE:

View Manchester, Iowa in a larger map

What's cookin' today ...

Meal 1) Waffles/fruit
Meal 2) Burgers/tator rounds/fruit
Meal 3) Chicken Casserole/green salad/fruit
Meal 4) Pretzels/cake with strawberries and whipped cream

Today's Schedule:

730 AM- Wake/breakfast
830 AM- Stretching/conditioning
915 AM- Visual full corps at stadium
1200 PM- Lunch
100 PM- Sectionals
430 PM- Dinner
530 PM- Warmup
600 PM- Record
630 PM- Full ensemble
730 PM- Visual

800PM- Guard to main field
845 PM- Sectional
1030 PM- Snack/Shower
1130 PM- Lights out

Today's Cooks:

Judy H. – Head Cook
Leeta H.

Brian C.- Middle School Band Director for West Delaware Schools and a COLTS alum......THANKS BRIAN!! :)

Alan A.

WORD FROM CAMP:

COLTS are fighting the heat today, but are doing great! Last night Duane Philgreen, choir director for West Delaware High School was a guest cook. THANKS DUANE! Dog and Pony is thursday night at 7:30pm at the soccer complex in Manchester.

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

Today is Monday, June 6; it's a rehearsal day

HELLO from tropical Manchester, IA
Click for weather report and forecast

What's cookin' today ...

Meal 1) Bagels & cream cheese/bacon
Meal 2) Wraps/carrots and celery/chips/watermelon
Meal 3) Taco salad/fruit cups
Meal 4) Baked potato bar

COLTS ARE HERE:

View Manchester, Iowa in a larger map

Today's Schedule
730 AM- Wake/breakfast
830 AM- Stretching/conditioning
915 AM- Visual full corps at stadium
1200 PM- Lunch
100 PM- Sectionals
430 PM- Dinner
530 PM- Warmup
600 PM- Record
630 PM- Full ensemble
730 PM- Visual
845 PM- Sectional
1030 PM- Snack
1130 PM- Lights out

Today's Cooks
Judy H. – Head Cook
Vicki H.
Elaine F-C.
Lizzie C.
Leeta H.

WORD FROM CAMP:

COLTS have had a great productive day!! They will have a longer ensemble block tonight and are very excited to have two fields WITH lights! HURRAY! :) It's been a little toasty today, but the corps is doing GREAT!

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

COLTS Sunday, June 5th its a rehearsal day

Fun Fact....this is where our RED TEAM has been this week. Beautiful campus!

Today is Sunday, June 5th.......A beautiful day in the neighborhood!

Sunny and 90 today with a light breeze.

Todays forecast for Dubuque, IA

http://www.weather.com/weather/today/USIA0248

COLTS ARE HERE!

View Dubuque, Iowa in a larger map

What's cookin' today...

Meal 1) Waffle/links/pears

Meal 2) Sloppy Joes/corn/chips/grapes

Meal 3) Pork Chops/green beans/rice and gravy

Meal 4) Postcard Pizza/brownies

Your dedicated cooks today:

Judy H.- Head Cook

TJ H.

Vicki H.- helping today

Mary Beth C.- helping today

Gary and Micki M.- helping today

Bill S.- leaves today

TODAYS SCHEDULE:

730 AM- Wake/Breakfast

830 AM- Stretch and conditioning @ stadium

915 AM- Visual- full corps @ stadium

1200 PM- Lunch

100 PM- Sectionals

430 PM- Dinner

530 PM- Warm Up

6 PM- Record

630 PM- Full Ensemble

8 PM- Snack/Clean/Pack and Load

930 PM- Everything out of the dorms

10 PM- Depart

1130 PM- Arrive at housing site- Manchester, IA

1230 AM- Lights Out

COLTS had a small shower roll through yesterday morning, but went by quickly and returned back to the field with beautiful weather for the rest of the day. Last night they dressed in ensemble attire and had an AMAZING rehearsal. Hang on to your hats folks....we had goosebump moments! The corps is showing great progress!! They are anxious to move to the next housing sight. THANK YOU LORAS for all you did for our RED TEAM! It's greatly appreciated!

Today's News

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

Arched up before ensemble

INTENSE!!!!!!!!!!!!!

June 4th COLTS UPDATE from Dubuque, Iowa

Here we go RED TEAM!!!!!!!!!

Weather is a balmy 80 degrees today.....

Todays forecast:

http://www.weather.com/weather/today/USIA0248

What's cookin' today....

Meal 1) Egg Sandwich/hashbrowns/tropical fruit

Meal 2) Chicken Sandwich/alfredo noodles/peaches

Meal 3) Ravioli/Salads

Meal 4) Must goes!

COOKS:

Lisa M- Head Cook

Sue H.

Bruce H. (he has popped in and out all week..THANKS!)

TJ H.

Sandy N.

Gary & Micki M. helping today

Peggy F. arrives

SCHEDULE:

730 AM- Wake/Breakfast

830 AM- Stretch and conditioning @ stadium

915 AM- Visual- full corps @ stadium

1230 PM- Lunch

130 PM- Sectionals

5 PM- Dinner

6 PM- Warm Up

630 PM- Ensemble- all members wear your ensemble attire

7 PM- Full Ensemble

930 PM- Guard to ensemble field

10 PM- Visual Ensemble

1100 PM- Snack

1200 PM- Lights Out

Everything is going well in COLT land. Members are working hard and really getting into a groove. They are sounding AMAZING and the guard book is super cool! Great job members and staff!

This will be the last night at Loras as later on tomorrow they will hit the road to Manchester, Iowa (approx. one hour west) A very special thank you to Loras for all you have done for our RED TEAM!!! We'll see you again June 25th!

An early thank you to West Delaware Schools, Manchester, Iowa and their host Brian Cole, Colt Alum for taking in the COLTS!

It's a wonderful day to be a COLT!

Weather is warm today...ok...some are saying hot....90's and breezy

Weather for Dubuque, Iowa

http://www.weather.com/weather/today/USIA0248

What's cookin' today..

Meal 1) Egg Bake/fried tatoes/bacon/blueberry muffin

Meal 2) Corndogs/green beans/pasta salad

Meal 3) Fajitas, beef and chicken/spanish rice/tapioca pudding

Meal 4) Pork Fritter/oriental coleslaw/potato

Your cooks:

Lisa M- Head Cook

Sue H.

Sandy N.

Bill S.

TJ H.

Schedule for the Day:

730 AM- Wake/Breakfast

830 AM- Move to Beckman Hall

845 AM- Everyone and everything out of Beckman Hall

930 AM- Sectionals

1230 PM- Lunch

115 PM- Visual

5 PM- Dinner

6 PM- Warm Up

630 PM- Arch up and record

7 PM- Ensemble

845 PM- Sectionals

10 PM- Rehearsal over for the day

1015 PM- Snack

1115 PM- Lights Out

1125 PM- SLEEP!

The corps moved out of the field house at Loras today and moved into Beckman Hall (dorms, still at Loras) for the remaining time there. The RED TEAM worked drill last night and are enjoying a sunscreen kind of day today working their show.

Hello to all from rainy Dubuque.....

Todays forecast for Dubuque, Iowa

http://www.weather.com/weather/today/USIA0248

What's cookin today......

Meal 1) French toast/sausage patty/banana

Meal 2) Burgers/ranch fries/veggies/watermelon

Meal 3) Spaghetti/salad/garlic bread

Meal 4) Pulled Pork/augratin potatoes/buttered corn/cupcakes

COOKS:

Lisa M- Head Cook

Sue H.

Sandy N.

Bill S.

TJ H.

SCHEDULE:

730 AM- Wake/Breakfast

830 AM- Cals

915 AM- Visual

1230 PM- Lunch

130 PM- Sectionals

5 PM- Dinner

6 PM- Ensemble

10 PM- Visual

11 PM- Snack

12 PM- Lights out

The corps was in sectionals last evening due to a soccer tournament at Loras. The weather has been rainy off and on today, but in true RED TEAM fashion....they are still accomplishing their goals of the day even though Mother Nature is being a pest... :)

Word from the RED TEAM CAMP!

The weather has been absolutely beautiful for our COLTS! Sunny, light breeze and 80 degrees.

Click the link below for the weather in Dubuque, Iowa:

http://www.weather.com/weather/today/USIA0248

TODAYS MENU:

Meal 1) Quesadilla/bacon/bagel/yogurt

Meal 2) Meatball Sandwich/corn/peaches

Meal 3) Buttchops/Mashed Potatoes/Mixed veggies

Meal 4) Beef Stew/Garlic Buttered Noodles/Biscuits/Strawberry Whipped Cake

COOKS:

Lisa M- Head Cook

Sue H.

Sandy N.

Bill S.

TJ H.

SCHEDULE:

730 AM- Wake/Breakfast

830 AM- Cals

915 AM- Visual

1230 PM- Lunch

130 PM- Sectionals

5 PM- Dinner

6 PM- TBA Ensemble

11 PM- Snack

12 PM- Lights out

A special thanks to Jake T. and the group from McGraw Hill who are in to help for the day. THANK YOU!

Things are going great! Corps has been working hard on learning drill and the guard book. They are looking and sounding terrific! Way to go RED TEEEEAAAMMMM!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hello RED TEAM!!!!!!!! You are in Dubuque, Iowa at Loras College

Today's weather:

http://www.weather.com/weather/today/USIA0248

What's cookin' today??

Meal 1) Pancakes/Links/Bananas

Meal 2) Beefy Macaroni and Cheese/Pears/Green Beans

Meal 3) Crouton Chicken/Alfredo Noodles/Peas and Carrots/Breadsticks

Meal 4) Taco Salad/Brownies

COOKS:

Lisa M- Head Cook

Sue H.

Sandy N.

Bill S.

Alex H. arrives today

SCHEDULE:

730 AM- Wake/Breakfast

830 AM- Cals

915 AM- Visual

1230 PM- Lunch

130 PM- Sectionals

5 PM- Dinner

6 PM- Ensemble

835 PM Visual Ensemble

11 PM- Snack

12 PM- Lights out

Kids are doing great! Weather was awesome yesterday for their parade and standstill performance. It was exciting to see them in their new uniforms and had a terrific crowd response. They enjoyed pizza for dinner last night to celebrate their first public performance and then hit the field for rehearsal.

An early special thanks to Jake T. and the group from McGraw Hill who are coming in tomorrow to help for the day.

Memorial Day parade

How do you like the modified uniforms?

Help is needed starting Sunday, June 5 in Dubuque and the rest of the week in Manchester. Any time (morning, day or evening) you can spend will help alot.

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Getting ready for the parade

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The corps has had an amazing day of rehearsal!!! The sewing crew has been at work making the new uniforms fabulous and all of the volunteers are hard at work getting the food truck ready to roll for cornfield. And of course the kitchen staff this weekend is cooking up a storm. THANK YOU TO ALL OF YOU!

Word from the members is it has been an awesome day and they are getting things done.

Lunch today was meatball sandwiches, scalloped potatoes and corn. Dinner was egg rolls, rice and chicken with sweet and sour sauce. Snack tonight is must goes....

Here we go . . .

I'm off to camp and then being on tour next week.

When my wonderful technical helper (Rod) gets the blog system to cooperate with him, he will be posting an updated cooks calendar (dated 5/26). Thanks for helping, Rod.

Next week when I'm on tour, Crys will be helping with the daily posts. If you are interested in assisting, contact me at colts.cooks@comcast.net and we'll discuss the tasks and procedures.

Corps was on rain plan today and headed to Five Flags for visual with the guard and brass. The low brass went to the corps hall. Percussion at the armory. They worked drill last night at the fairground parking lot.

Brats and dogs for lunch.

The corps was singing theme songs from action movies while doing cals today. Never dull moment!

The corps had a successful first day of sectionals. Drill was taught in the late afternoon.

They are also gearing up for their Memorial Day parade and performance!

Anyone coming in from the Chicago area on thursday at 10am?? We need an airport runner! Please contact Vicki or Matt Burns if you are....thanks! :)

Camp Word today...

The RED TEAM enjoyed a lovely hot breakfast this morning which is always exciting!! :)

They have been in sectionals today and will continue through out the evening.

I don't know whats for dinner, but I'm sure our fabulous cooks will stir up something awesome!

Word from the RED TEAM!

Move in was a success! They had a wonderful chicken dinner from Pizza Ranch. Members are still moving in.

We are off on summer! HERE WE GO!

What a response

Thanks to the newest Head Cook and cook volunteers. We still need cooktruck volunteers for the weeks of June 5, 12 and 19; and a Head Cook for July 2 - 9.

The preseason camp is this week, followed by Memorial Day camp. That can only mean thing - tour officially starts a week from Monday at Loras College in Dubuque. Let the good times roll!

Updated calendar & Cadets on DC-eye

Thanks to all that have volunteered to tour this summer with us. The updated calendar on the right reflects this great support.

Yes, we have some challenges where we are short of help. The weeks of May 31 (short a Head Cook); June 5 (HELP!); June 12 (cooks); and June 19 (cooks). The week of July 3 we need a Head Cook and a cook or two.

Take a look at the DC-eye (http://www.dci.org/news/view.cfm?news_id=adcc9d70-f578-40c2-b203-0006481964fd) for a pic of the Cadets from last summer.

HEY RED TEEEEAAAMMMMMM!!!!!!!!!

Are you ready to roll?!?!?

Updated calendar & show title

An updated calendar is now available by selecting 2011 Cook Calendar under Important Links on the right. It doesn't look like the "normal" link, but we should be back in business shortly with Rod's help.

Check out the 2011 show announcement on the Colts home page - and I'm not just being deceptive. Check out the show poster - it's awesome. Great job, Jeff!