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since you axed my friendly curmudgeon brother....there was this vending stand under the bleachers distributing a fine malted beverage known as Genesee Cream Ale.....the aforementioned miscreants used our non-competitive status to, ahhhhhh, sample the wares.....as time marched on, we approached the vendor for a refill and, lo and behold, we were informed that we had consumed his supply of the nectar of champions. By now the culprits were deep in philosophical realms attempting to opine the why of what we do and how to explain in concise form a definition of "performance"......after belching many times and passing the water that we had previously consumed, we boiled it down to a simple expository 'do good; don't suck' and that is the genesis of the aforementioned First Law........as for how I got into corps you might say that I was born into it, but that is history for another time. Guido

just thought I'd chime in and tell ya how much I'm loving this thread, especially allowing my remembrances of '68 DCA champs at Thomas Aquinas Stadium in Rochester and that the Reilly Raiders/Musketeers did not make finals........that was when the 'First Law of Performance' was coined by Messrs Gaff and Cossetti ..........the 'exposure to error' issue is still addressed at our judges clinics....the sword of Damocles hangs over adjudicators to this day leading to many lively conversations at critiques.....keep this going.....my clinic will be in August..... Guido of the Mushroom Tribe

soooooooooooo, Frank.....'62 was my first year in Archie.....if that wasn't culture shock, what is???????? Guido

just a note to wish all the 'Whoers' a Happy Easter, or as we say in the old country buon Pasqua.......glad to still be around after thw stroke in November and congestive heart failure 3 weeks ago....still playin' and teachin' but not driving yet 'cause some visual problem which requires me to be carted around on my fat arse many thanx to all who have contacted me or sent cards or dead birds......I ain't dead yet ($1 to Mr. Ware)....however, I saw Bucky at the end of the tunnel Coors lights in hand, waving me to join him which I refused then Truman stopped in and reminded me: 'if He brings you to it; He will bring you thru it' (true dat) Guido

congratulations to the selected members of the Board. I have the pleasure of knowing and working with all of them and look forward to what they will bring to the HOF. Kudos and thank you to those outgoing members who will be missed but had a done a superlative job for the Hall and the activity over the years. Jim

thanks for the reminder Dan and especially for the large font.....any possibility the music can be that tall???????? Guido

OMG!!!!! What shall I do???? At these advanced years I need multiple support!!!!!!!!!!!! Guido

see yaz there...........at the pilaster on the left side of the auditorium......you know....the old guy Guido

so, can a Joe still play with the corps????? do I gotta audition????? more importantly: is there a height requirement???????

now I yam disappointed.........

so, if no one guesses this soon, I'll throw meself off a cliff..

lolol.....probably because my big 'grand bouche' was open, eh mon ami??? good to see you and the corps, sorry that we didn't catch up, but will see you in Annapolis Guido

Can't say enough about how well this show went.....superb performances and good to see old friends and meet new ones.....thanx Jeff for sitting off to the side so I could see, oh maybe I'll share my 1st time ever (in 55 years) of experiencing a soundwave....holy lutte fisk.....nope not them......Buc's trumpet line Guido

my dear Mrs. Snook....I extend my sincere apologies from the telephonic abuse of last Sunday evening......I can't speak for Mr. Ware.....just sayin', but we were, ahem, how you say, enjoying the moment.....cannot wait for Saturday....will introduce you to another prospective trumpet in that high school band (will bring him to membership day), oh, most importantly, my buddies Mr. Bob (I never met a beer I didn't like)Gaff and Ralph (I'm with Bob) will be inattendance and need a hanicapped spot fot the van with Jazzys, and two tickets not on the roof....... Guido

cannot make it, but wish you and the corps best of luck......... Guido

ahhhhhhhhh......we called him wiggles in Coatesville, but when the fleet got in all we heard was "hey saylor"

I only did that when we ###### off Mickey Petrone........btw is THAT how you say PIA in Newarkese?????? Guido the vertically challenged

you are correct Ron.....the Schmids' were from East Germantown.....correct Kenneth???

uh oh......too many olde phartes here to BS my way thru..OK....I mis-spoke ###### the old mind ain't a steel trappist

he is also related to Joe Schmids....... Guido

speak fer yerself Andy 'Olde Pharte' Lisko......oh, wait, I saw my first show in 1949, guess that makes me a neanderthal........eeeewwwwwwwwwwwwwwww Guido

yes, you are old Joe......but Little Joe is still young..... btw....are Sabres at Downingtown?????? Joe

we've all lost a friend and the activity is lessened by his passing Guido

C'mon we've got to make these last a little longer. PLEASE?? you have always said that to me Also, any comments made MUST be made in good taste... we're in drum corps.....therefore we have no taste Thanx in advance! All that said and out of the way.. Left to Right, One at a time, Please.... Guess Who # 489 ? (click on pic to enlarge) [/b][/size] 1. (on far Left) Johnny "Grass" Urspruch 2. (middle) ?? ?? if thats Grass on the left, then that must be Turf on the right Guido the Honey Bunch

in spite of the abuse about gullability (do have some seagulls here, tho) and being vertically challenged, I axe: has anyone mentioned his position as Il capo di tutti capi of the Buglers Hall of Fame???? Can anyone spell his name?????? Can he leap tall buildings in a single bound???? Does he leap short out buildings in a bound?????? Guido