Krista

Thanks for everything Mike!

I'm not sure I completely understand the question here.

honest to god, this happens every year. have they seriously not got this figured out yet?

I saw a live from the met thing - it was just fine. I've seen the dci stuff twice - they were both just "ok." of course, I'm not as big of a sound buff as some - I'm only bothered if the sound is fuzzy, electronic noise, or just really quiet. I don't need to be deaf (or have my ears ringing when I leave). But, some do, so I get that. I think I've just been happy to see drum corps, so maybe it didn't matter to me. but - you figure, if you're gonna pay 13.00ish for a ticket, you'd want it to be decent.

I probably would have stayed (just b/c I paid for it) but - I would have still sent the email. sorry your experience was crummy. that stinks! (I'm kinda glad we didn't go!)

I always took a performance multi vitamin on tour. but you know, working out the way I do now (with protein powder) I would have LOVED them for tour. not b/c of the muscle building, I just think they enhance your overall performance and mental focus.

I don't recall any corps from VA (where I was from when I marched) or KS (where I live now) traveling is a requirement for some. I drove 9.5 hours to camps. (mom always used to ask why I didn't march bluecoats, as we'd pass the exit for Canton each time we went up.)

it's hard to compare them (glassmen) to other shows IMO. the show isn't at all like the competition, which, IMO, is fine - but, I think they're getting a bad wrap b/c of it. I thought they looked great. There's still a long way to go, and there are some feet/drill cleaning issues. But I think they earned what they got last night. i also think the show has a bit of a slow start, but that's just a personal opinion of mine.

speaking of rain..... Allentown 2004 anyone? (sorry to be OT, rainy shows remind me of the best one of my life!)

I wasn't trying to kill your thread - it was a legit suggestion. (I find body movements hard to explain, but easy to understand when you see). if you'd really like your thread closed, please send a message requesting so - but, I think you might get some good response! :)

find a friend (or if you have some) with some dci dvds and watch 'em - you'll get PLENTY of ideas that way

In all seriousness, I'd hate to have to close a thread like this b/c it degrades into where it's going. Please stop, and move back to the topic at hand. </moderator> Personally - I say, do what you can to save the operation. maybe people will get out and let the city council know how they feel

guys .... relax please. it's late, and I linked the wrong thread. (p.s. - fixed)

see current thread here...... http://www.drumcorpsplanet.com/forums/inde...howtopic=137630