Rumblings from CADETLAND

[normy diploome]

I remember the arguments uhh discussions on RAMD when Hopkins was posting there. He brought up the Rosie "thing" as a reason we as an activity, should not use weapons. While I understood his point, using "ROSIE o'jackass" as a reason didn't go over well with some people, myself included.

I asked him if that was the case, would he not follow flag code and "guard" the national colors or would he not use the American Flag? (Yes, it's just a fake gun but if it's not going to used BECAUSE we need to move away from weapons in a show, should it not be the case in all situations )

He did finally answer something to the effect of "yes, we will follow the flag code".

I wonder if his feelings are still the same ? Will be interesting to see retreat.

Now, I guess I need to go read the rest of the thread

Mike,

Are you hinting that both opinions might stand "Side X Side" ????:doh:/>

[drilltech1]

Until that Irv guy gets posting again, this will have to substitute; weather in Johnstown, the usual grey, thundery, some sprinkles, cool...

:http://tribune-democrat.com/local/x508503458/Drum-corps-prepares-for-training-camp-in-Richland

[whitedawn]

From what I understand, 1999 was a pretty rough year all around. I wouldn't be surprised if others blocked it from their subconscious as well.

Some of those doors were bigger than the poor souls who carried them. I always felt bad when I unloaded them before shows.

[drilltech1]

Some of those doors were bigger than the poor souls who carried them. I always felt bad when I unloaded them before shows.

Are you unloading on us now, ha, ha?

Actually welcome back this side of the pond, sir. Any new Lithuanian show themes???

Edited May 16, 2013 by drilltech1

[ColaPanther]

Found this photo on Mr. Hopkins' facebook page. These are skeletons of the 16 towers that will be used to split the field. The towers will each be 10' x 4'.

Edited May 19, 2013 by crownisking

[rancidrolla]

Found this photo on Mr. Hopkins' facebook page. These are skeletons of the 16 towers that will be used to split the field. The towers will each be 10' x 4'.

:x

[N.E. Brigand]

That was 1999--the year Cadets carted those taxi shells all over the place. Maybe he doesn't want to remember?

Loved that show--one of my favorite from The Cadets.

I'm quite fond of it myself, but I had a chance to speak with the composer of (most of) the source material recently...

[N.E. Brigand]

Sounds, Chris, like George and crew were joshing you:

Colin MacNutt marched Santa Clara snareline.

Gino C. eventually taught and was caption head for SCV brass.

Don't you think an alum and head would know their corps' history?

Colin and Gino weren't on the webinar. Hop was and he stated that he was not aware that SCV did it in '99. Didn't come across like he was joking, but who knows? It's Hop.

If he really was unaware, then we know that he doesn't read DCP that often,* since it was observed last December in a thread about Cadets' 2013 show announcement that Hopkins oddly didn't mention SCV had played the piece in '99.

*Not, I suppose, that there's any reason he should.

[drilltech1]

If he really was unaware, then we know that he doesn't read DCP that often,* since it was observed last December in a thread about Cadets' 2013 show announcement that Hopkins oddly didn't mention SCV had played the piece in '99.

*Not, I suppose, that there's any reason he should.

if he doesn't read DCP, then there is somebody named YEAGUY doing a very good imitation.:shutup:/>

[Jeff Ream]

I hate being in a position to defend George, but I'm sure what other corps played when is very far from the most important things on his mind.