Old Geezer

Thanks for the info. Moose was the only name of these 5 guys that I could remember. I have CRS ! Bill MYNWA

I hope they bring those great red cape's back !

I was not that long ago that there was a thread World Class Discussion board about getting rid of rifles. It almost made me CRY ! Oh how I miss real guard work ! ( Sorry about that last comment to all you youngsters ). I also miss those paint peeling hornlines and drumlines ! ( I was a paint peeler myself ) I really miss the music of the old days as well . I've came back to drum corps and have had to except that it has changed. I like what they are doing these days but it is just so differant than what I did in my day. I know the one thing that has not changed , HOW HARD THESE KIDS WORK ! Bill L.

That would be a mute. I'm glad I do not have to carry on of those ! It would have been the size of a two door Pinto to fit my Euph ! Bill

That would be a flag. We," the hornline", did guardwork in the drum solo in 81'and 82'. Bill

That is "BO-Bo", Paul Rowin and is 82'. I was out there to. Bill

Myself and a few Madison Scout Alums. will be at Opry Mills in Nashville,Tn. Bill Leslie

That's exactly how to measure success - by your times of adversity and how you grow from it!!! And who hasn't been in their shoes, figuratively, at some point? Life is not a series of smooth sailing - there are storms now and then. B)

I bet Bobby Knight will be there if he is in town. He is a huge Madison Scout fan !!!! He asked me to autograph a program for him in 1982 . Bill

I think you have been somewhat misinformed about more than a few things. ( I hope that is the case ? ) Bill Leslie

Can you help me understand your question ? Bill

Although it may be a rebuilding year (in administration and staff), this doesn't explain scores based upon a design that's just as effective as any other design (seen in Atlanta's show). Predictable? Hardly. Your opinion is respected but doesn't necessarily make sense when other corps have similar tempi and moves. The scouts' musical selections are awesome and quite well done. Their field design has been greatly enhanced/improved. Their guard is wonderful and their percussion is on the right track. And, the brass . . . they sound fantastic. All of this said, when a new staff takes over it does take "a rebuilding year" to make things tight(er). But, the current design of the show (musically and visually) is not the problem relating to scores. The problem is the perception that the staff has not had enough time to work with the corps to attain success (which, by now, is hardly believable) because they are so "new". The staff and administration of the scouts are doing a fantastic job and have worked harder than most corps' staff throughout this change (of leaders and of field design). The entire organization deserves much more respect and admiration for having made necessary leadership changes and then, necessary drill changes. Talk about busting your butt to get things done!! GO SCOUTS!

Thanks Sister ! I will pass this on to the guy's tomorrow when I see them !!! I'll be with them for the next 5 days and I'm so excited !! Bill

Yes, and the closer is done !!! It's now time to brake out the Ajax and CLEAN,CLEAN,CLEAN !!!! :) Bill

My son said it has been back in for about 1 week. Bill