The Girl

Very much looking forward to seeing you in the parade again this year.

The Perkins in Racine is simply awful. The worst I have ever been to. You can't get waited on and it takes forever to get your order. If they hate you, believe me, it's no loss.

Hey Dik . . . would you please tell Katie about the gathering at George's on Saturday night? There's going to be at least 4 prior Regals that she instructed there who would love to visit with her. Thanks,

Oh my Heavens . . . . Dick, how the heck are you????? Oh . . . how fun, we have to talk.

Yes, it is. One block North of the Main Street Bridge, on the East side of the road.

Hope to see you there.

Check out the web page for the bar/restaurant that is hosting our event: http://www.rootsites.com/georges/home.html Now there is one proud alumni. The penguin pictured is actually on the roof of the building. So, if you get lost, just look for a Penguin in a Kilt standing on top of a building. You can't miss it.

Very good stuff.

Hey John, Will you be helping me with souvies on the 26th?

Does anybody know the last time these Corps were in Racine together?

It is so cool that we're hosting both a DCI and DCA show this year. Can't wait . . . .

Peyton Manning. . . Peyton Manning . . . . Is he any relation to the Giants quarterback, Eli Manning? Just kidding . . . . .

Hey Hair Bear . . . Will either of you be attending the banquet on Saturday evening?

Sun glasses are not just a fashion statement. They also serve a purpose - protecting your eyes. Just copied this from a fitness magazine. "UV rays are invisible, high-energy rays of light that, if absorbed by your eyes, can cause or enhance several eye ailments. This happens because the UV light can cause a reaction in our eye tissue. And once it occurs, it cannot be reversed. The UV rays can play a large role in the following eye diseases: Cataract – Clouding of the eye; causes blurring or dimming of vision – UV rays are the largest culprit in the formation of cataracts Pteryguim – Tissue growth on the whites of eyes; can block vision Skin cancer – Eyelids and facial skin can develop melanoma Age-related macular degeneration – Deterioration of the eye’s macula (sensitive center of the retina). Preventing sunburn Taking care of your eyes should be a top concern for all no matter the time of the year, but especially during the hot summer months of June, July and August. Sunglasses provide one of the best sources of UV protection. In order to properly protect your eyes, choose sunglasses that over at least 95 percent UV protection. Also, choose a lens tint that blocks 80 percent of transmissible light, but no more than 90-92 percent of light because lens tint does not protect you from UV rays, and can affect your ability to see correctly. Large lenses that fit close to the eyes are best. Those that block visible blue light are even safer. Top your head with a hat The simple combination of a hat and sunglasses can give you all the protection you need to protect those baby blues."

Bill . . . Bill . . . Bill . . . my dear friend. You didn't mention the Honor Guard. :)

Don't forget to mention the Honor Guard, Bill. We're always happy to welcome a new face to our ranks.

He was probably a Bears fan that came to Packer Country to march.

Regals of Racine, 1974 as seen on the the cover of the April 1974 edition of Drum Corps America Magazine. I was disappointed when I saw this picture because the whole guard wasn't in it, but beggars can't be choosers. Thank you for starting this thread!!

J.C. How nice to see Mickey again . . . thank you. Mickey proudly carried our American flag at Scranton in 2005. What a great guy. Glad to hear you had such a great time.

Trace and Billy . . . excellent decision. Part of the foundation for an extraordinary 2007 season.

Ahhhh, don't make be blush, Bill. I hope you enjoyed yourself. I had a great time organizing the whole affair.

That was a great open house.

$2.25 in the Drum Corps Captial of the World.

It certianly isn't a new song . . . but it still makes me laugh. An oldie but a goodie.

"My father was a fireman . . . . " LoL . . . can't not laugh everytime I think about that song.