Texas T

Helpful Hint.... No need to review the reviewer. Thank you.

Live and learn? Please continue to post reviews for the rest of us.

Blue Stars went through several years of "application process" the way I heard it. The announcement of the move to Division I being officially approved came after last season... maybe after a DCI board metting in the fall???

Most winter camps are in the twin cities, at Irondale. I hope you can get involved! I know they were looking desperately for a driver last week? Great way to get a "season pass".

Stop by the Blue Stars souvie booth and say hi. They're back in Div I after over 20 years, too! If you need someone to root for, these kids are busting their bxxxx to show everyone they belong in Div I.... and they are making a great showing. And welcome back! You may see one of the most exciting years ever!!!!

Stars close the gap! Great early running.

NOT!!!

DOG... The Bounty Hunter!

Likewise Bozz... here in Texas.

WOOO HOOO!!!!

Very interesting.... NOAA Research Vessel is First to Operate Petroleum Free Congratulations to the crew of the 41-foot NOAA R/V HURON EXPLORER, and to everyone responsible for creating the first U.S. research ship to operate free of petroleum products. This is a landmark effort and yet another excellent example of how NOAA is on the cutting edge of science, service and stewardship. The HURON EXPLORER works in the Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary and Underwater Preserve and is part of the fleet managed by NOAA's Great Lakes Environmental Research Laboratory (GLERL) in Ann Arbor, Michigan. On Tuesday, just in time for Earth Day, the NOAA research vessel was honored with a "You Have the Power" award from the U.S. Department of Energy. Powered by soy biodiesel combined with bio-hydraulic and bio-motor oils, the environmentally-friendly vessel is well suited to working in the eco-systems it is helping to research. In August 2005, the HURON EXPLORER completed its transformation from petroleum products to biofuels and lubricants by incorporating rapeseed-based hydraulic oil for its deck crane, winches, transmission, and steering gear, and 100 percent soy biodiesel for engine fuel and canola-based motor oil. Dennis Donahue, head of GLERL’s Ship Operations Group, reported that dramatic reductions in emissions and improvements in wet exhaust odor and pollution resulted. In case of a leak or spill, the biodegradable vegetable oils also offer added protection to our environment. Other NOAA boat operations are implementing similar bio-product conversions. In conducting research and helping to catalogue shipwrecks that lay beneath the waters of Lake Huron in the Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary and Underwater Preserve, the HURON EXPLORER will help to collect data that can be integrated into the emerging Global Earth Observing System of Systems (GEOSS), an effort now supported by 62 countries and 43 international organizations. Over the next decade, this system will make 21st-century technology as integrated as the planet it observes, predicts and protects, and I am pleased that the "soybean-powered" HURON EXPLORER will be an important contributor to this system. Can busses be far behind???

I really enjoyed this unsolicited post to the Blue Stars Forum from las year's finals; "I will say this for the Blue Stars - I had to leave the stadium to get to my car to check my blood sugar and head out for Maine - to do so I had to weave my way around (never, never cut through!!) various corps waiting to go on to retreat. There was a lot of movement, talking, relaxing - until I got to the main gate, where the Blue Stars (I refuse to call them "BS") were waiting to join the retreat. I saw them in a single file line, headed by the two DM's in white, stretching over the little bridge to the parking lot, arms crossed at parade rest, dead silent, totally focussed and disciplined. No one moved - they had thoughtfully left a space for people to pass by. It was dead quiet all the way to the back of the corps. I omit my comment to them - suffice it to say, they were very, very impressive - and made them winners in my book, despite how the scores came out. Yeah, baby. Drum corps. regards - Jim " The kind of class I like to see

I listened to Curt doing the Red Sox as a kid... lying in bed on a school night... supposed to be sleeping... with my hand-held crystal radio alligator-clipped to the cast iron radiator (for reception). He certainly was one of the best, though I didn't realize it until I was older and had lived other places around the country. I just knew he could keep a young Little-Leager up past his bedtime, waiting until the Sox got their last at-bat before calling it a night! I was glad to see all of his later successes. He was one of the best!!

Hey, watch what you're "whippin out" there Jared What a great and slick announcement Blue Stars are sure to make a few waves this summer. No idea where they'll place in the end.... but it won't be at the bottom!! Good Luck Blue Stars B)

Bahhh Humbug!!!

I and my wife did. We were in the booth directly across from them. It moved us, and their not even our corps (except in the "we're all family" sense). It was a great moment.

Thank you all for a wonderful history lesson! It took several days to finish the 422 page course. I'm sure there will be "continuing" educational opportunities to follow. My son was a rookie last year and I never marched myself (though growing up in Boston and having an older brother living in Revere, I certainly had heard of Drum Corps back in the late 60's ). I'm recommending that he take this "course" himself. I can't think of a better way to cement your understanding of Drum Corps History and Tradition. Thanks again to all posters.

I like this topic......

WILL ROCK b**bs Take it to the Bank!! B)

DUHHH!!!!!!!!

I do with IE?

REALLY.........

ECJ at #3? Who would be #1 and #2??

or maybe "drumstock 2010" buck! buck!