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

We are in Cresco, Iowa.

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

Lunch
Chicken nuggets or ham
Pasta salad
Cheesy biscuits

Dinner
Beef taco skillet
Lettuce salad
Corn

Meal 4
Sub sandwich
Fruit



In the cooktruck
Photo by Jim H.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

We are in Platteville, Wisconsin.

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Today's Menu
Breakfast
Waffles
Peach or plum
Bacon

Lunch
Ham
Au gratin potatoes
Green beans
Watermelon

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

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


Patterns
Photo by David S.

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

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

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

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

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

Olaf making his way -- slowly -- to tour

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

Olaf very tired "Alf "

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

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

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

Sounds all too familiar to me!!

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

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

We are in Lancaster, Wisconsin.

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Today's Menu
Breakfast
Egg bake
Fruit
Sausages
Hot oatmeal

Lunch
Tuna
Mac and cheese
Peas or corn
Applesauce

Dinner
Meatballs in spaghetti sauce
Baked ziti
Mandarin salad
Garlic toast

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


Mom's sewing
Photo by David S.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

We are in Lancaster and Belmont, Wisconsin.

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Today's Menu
Breakfast
English muffins
Bananas
Leftover meats

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

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

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


Folding lesson
Photo by David S.

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

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

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

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

A nice Midwestern donation of rhubarb today.

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

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

Photo by David S.

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

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

We are in Lancaster, Wisconsin.

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Today's Menu
Breakfast
French toast
Oranges
Bacon
Warm applesauce

Lunch
Butt chops
Potato salad
Corn

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

Meal 4
Taco salad


Truckin' with Bob
Photo by David S.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Ummm, sorry.

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

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

david

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

We are in Lancaster, Wisconsin.

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

Lunch
Fish sandwiches
Cottage cheese
Peas and carrots
Diced pears

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

Meal 4
Pizza


Sewing/uniform crew in Delhi
Photo by Jim H.

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

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

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

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

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

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

We are in Dubuque, Iowa.

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Today's Menu
Breakfast
Pancakes
Sausage
Leftover Egg McMonas

Lunch
Sack lunches
Sandwiches
Chips
Granola bars
Fruit snacks
Apples

Dinner
Leftovers/mustgoes

Meal 4
TBD


Cornfield practice in Delhi
Photo by Jim H.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

We are in Dubuque, Iowa.

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

Lunch
Ham steaks
Mac and cheese
Fruit cups

Dinner
To be determined (possibly leftovers/mustgoes)

Meal 4
Nachos



Reading the board at May camp
Photo by Debbie L.


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

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


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

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

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

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

We are in Center Point, Iowa.

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

Lunch
Chicken sandwich
Tater tots
Salad

Dinner
Meatloaf
Scalloped potatoes
Green beans
Biscuits

Meal 4
Pizza



Keeping warm at May camp
Photo by Lisa P.


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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Colts Itinerary part 1

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

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

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

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

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

We are in Delhi, Iowa.

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

Lunch
Hamburgers
Chips
Cottage cheese
Peaches

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

Meal 4 (also with the Colt Cadets)
Hot dogs



May camp break time
Photo by David S.


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

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

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

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

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

We are in Delhi, Iowa.

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Today's Menu
Breakfast
Bagels and cream cheese
Leftovers

Lunch
Fajitas
Black beans and rice

Dinner
Pasta
Red or white sauce
Green salad
Bread sticks

Meal 4
Pork fritter sandwiches
Other leftover sandwiches



May camp food line
Photo by Rod R.


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

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

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

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

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

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

We are in Delhi, Iowa.

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Today's Menu
Breakfast
Egg bake
Hash browns

Lunch
Beef and noodles
Green beans
Fruit cocktail

Dinner
Chicken fried steak
Mashed potatoes and gravy
Corn
Roll

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



May camp hillclimb
Photo by Lisa P.


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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

We are in Delhi, Iowa.

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Today's Menu
Breakfast
Pancakes
Bacon

Lunch
Butt chops
French fries
Applesauce

Dinner
Spaghetti
Bread sticks
Corn
Salad

Meal 4
Pretzels with cheese
Mustgoes


May camp movement
Photo by David S.


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

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

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

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

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

We are in Delhi, Iowa.

Click here for weather report and forecast for Delhi, Iowa





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

Banana or apple

Lunch
Chicken casserole
Rice
Tater tots
Peas and carrots
Dinner roll

Dinner
Ham slice
Scalloped potatoes
Broccoli
Peaches

Meal 4
Meatball subs
Salad
Celery and carrots


May camp sectionals
Photo by Lisa P.


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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

We are in Platteville, Wisconsin.

Click here for weather report and forecast for Platteville, Wisconsin





Today's Menu
Breakfast
Biscuits and gravy
Fresh fruit

Lunch
Fish sandwiches (2)
Chips
Cole slaw

Dinner
Goulash

Meal 4
Pork tenderloins
Pasta salad


Greg on Memorial Day
Photo by Robert R.


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

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

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

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

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