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    Kidsgrove Scouts got hosed!

    in DCA - All-Age Corps Discussions

    Posted

    and i'll disagree 100%. and continuing to push that BS line only hurts DCA instead of making it better

    I am not surprised at all to see you say that, Jeff.

    I've never seen you be anything but 100% lockstep with whatever comes down from the judges. And that is your opinion, and I respect it.

    I've spoken MY opinion, and stand behind it. That's all I can do.

    Kidsgrove Scouts got hosed!

    in DCA - All-Age Corps Discussions

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    I'm sorry, I know this will get me labeled a hater or a whiner, or BOTH, but I believe this is so, and so do many others:

    Corps competing DCA for their first time are NOT adjudicated fairly. There's "dues" to pay, remember???

    Here's hoping that appearing in at least ONE show prior to Semis helps mitigate that somewhat.

    Kidsgrove Scouts got hosed!

    in DCA - All-Age Corps Discussions

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    Not THAT surprised.....didn't see the show but if you take the fact that this is their FIRST DCA, then you factor in just how many miles away they are from the supposed DCA nucleus, and all the "hey, you gotta pay your dues" BS that floats around I'm just not that surprised that people are feeling that they got a little screwed this past weekend.

    But now they have one DCA show under their belt, and Semis will NOT be their "first read". We'll see what happens.

    No DCA Finals Post-Retreat/Parking Lot Run-Through

    in DCA - All-Age Corps Discussions

    Posted · Edited by ContraRich77

    I think we can all agree on one thing:

    When/if discussions commence on moving DCA to another host town (which will of COURSE happen when potential host cities "submit a bid" <$1 to Jeff Ream> ), it wouldn't hurt for this issue to be a LINE ITEM (NOT the main point, just a periphal issue that merits discussion) to see what if anything can be done by potential host cities to allow for this tradition that is cherished by many.

    Until then, if the situation in Rochester being what it is does not change, we are all going to just have to suck it up and comply. I for one DO NOT like it at all, but I won't be the horse's ### that ruins it for everyone. Having said that, if I found out FINALS NIGHT and not yesterday that this was an issue, there is a chance my big mouth might have gotten me or someone else in trouble and so I'm glad this information is being disseminated ahead of time.

    Also, if we flagrantly disregard Rochester's city policies for something like this and word gets out, THERE MAY NOT BE MANY MORE INTERESTED HOST CITIES. Keep in mind that city officials are NOT going to understand the traditional aspects of the parking lot runs and will just see a bunch of idiots wanting to make noise and keep people up. Remember, bad news spreads farther and faster than good news.

    I do take issue with those who think this isn't even an issue at all, and we should just suck it up. But I do agree we should not break the law.

    No DCA Finals Post-Retreat/Parking Lot Run-Through

    in DCA - All-Age Corps Discussions

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    I actually work with a woman that is from the stadium neighborhood originally and she said she is surprised that no one has come out and taken a shot at one of the corps while doing one of these concerts. She said it is one of the worst neighborhoods in Rochester.

    I have to say that this is the best, most solid argument against the lot concerts I've heard yet. Certainly no one wants to get shot.

    No DCA Finals Post-Retreat/Parking Lot Run-Through

    in DCA - All-Age Corps Discussions

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    So if it's an "indispensable tradition" that I crank my stereo full blast until 2-3 in the morning and disturb the folks in adjoining apartments while they're trying to sleep, that's OK?

    Really, Sam? You're going to compare this ridiculous notion you just pulled out of a hat with the tradition of corps doing one last run after finals?

    I swear to God Sam you have a knack for coming up with the dumbest ideas in human history.

    No DCA Finals Post-Retreat/Parking Lot Run-Through

    in DCA - All-Age Corps Discussions

    Posted

    This was sent out to corps directors as official DCA business, This is really in bad taste reposting this to the general public.

    Not everything needs to be posted on DCP.

    This whole thread should be shut down.

    Yeah. We wouldn't want to do anything to reverse the psychology of being secretive about matters that will become public knowledge anyway.

    I'm with Taters. NOT necessarily as in whether or not a parking lot gig would make/break a decision made by me to march that season, but we bring a BUTT load of money into the local economy and all we're asking here is a little more time for brief gigs in the lot 2 days out of 365.

    How about setting a time a little later than that, say, 11:30pm or 12am past which NO playing at all is allowed, and then THAT gets enforced? We all know that "pecking" continues on well into the night which is definitely more annoying than a few ensemble parking lot park and blows. Perhaps the issue is being addressed as we speak............but one thing for SURE is that this issue will not be resolved on DCP :)

    No DCA Finals Post-Retreat/Parking Lot Run-Through

    in DCA - All-Age Corps Discussions

    Posted · Edited by ContraRich77

    One mayor, however ridiculous, is only ONE MAN.

    THE CITY OF ROCHESTER has been nothing but welcoming and appreciative of our shows, and has been a most gracious host. Those of us who were marching in the Scranton days know the difference, yes?

    I've had GREAT fun every year I've marched DCA finals in Rochester (except MAYBE for the '06 hurricane, but even THAT was better than Scranton!) and am almost afraid for DCA to go anywhere else......the only other DCA venue I've been to personally was Syracuse in 2001, I was there with the Renegades minicorps and was a spectator for the rest of it but I thought Syracuse was OK.

    And I certainly would agree with above poster that attempting to personally contact this mayor and potentially bruise DCA's relationship with Rochester would be a grave mistake, but honestly guys Lee is a VERY brilliant man and I can't envision him doing anything remotely that stupid. (EDIT: Just read from a back post that Lee intends to do just that? WTF Lee? Am I reading this right?)

    Having said all of that, I have to agree that a few more minutes of music in the parking lots after the show IS NOT TOO MUCH TO ASK AFTER BRINGING ALL SORTS OF DOLLARS INTO THEIR COMMUNITY.

    Bluecoats... WTF? =)

    in DCI World Class Corps Discussions

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    1987-1993. That is all.

    Kiss my ###, pal.

    We produced some EXCELLENT shows during that time period, yes there was some shakiness in the drum line in the first couple of years after Tom Float left, but all in all there were EXCELLENT shows during that period.

    You know, I'm a bit embarrassed that I got a little hot just now. Clearly you are just being a troll, and therefore undeserving of my emotional involvement.

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