Acad Dad

When you say, "don't insult" can you give a range of what are you talking about? What if I just wanted Finals tickets?

Don't worry what other people think :P

You know, thanks for mentioning them. Nothing taken away from Mark or staff, but my son loves these guys and the way he is being taught to produce better music. We all should sign up for a membership in "The Breathing Gym" lol

OK.... (eyes rolling....sarcasm ON) Whatever! LOL

My avatar says it loud and proud!!! I'm a HOMER! d'ooooh

Here's the original post - Sorry if I upset anyone with this account of The Academy! Also, when my son was marching Esperanza, their truck broke down and they were without Uni's, pit equipment, and instruments. The SCV (Way to go, Vanguard!) stepped in and offered similar help and the show went on, in shorts and t-shirts! ------------------------ Dang Commemempho, beat me to it. Well, the SCV story is a nice one, too!

And your own water....it's been a tad dry this year!!! :P

I vote for the tiiiiiniest little bit of C-4 b**bs

Amen, bro. I think we know some of the same kids!! b**bs

First off, you are one heck of a classy guy to offer an apology. More like you are needed and, as a fan, I appreciate your intent and the sincerity behind it. Secondly, I posted in my review a comment on the comment by Pee Wee (absolutely valid point made by Pee Wee) but I thought the backstory would help explain the circumstances and that there was CLEARLY no disrespect intended to Impulse. see quote below from my post: (Note to Pee Wee from your review) I heard VK when they let out that cheer as well, and it was unfortunate it was during another corps performance and that it was somewhere that could be heard. However, the story behind the "roar" is this: When VK suffered from the infamous "trailer fire" incident at the Riverside show and Academy stepped up and gave them everything they needed to do their show (except for their tennis shoes) VK has been #1 on the Academy support team, cheering them whenever they perform or when they march by. It is a "thank you for helping in our time of need" that is quickly becoming a neat tradition between the two corps. Lord knows, we have enough people who view this as Hyper competitive and "bash" other corps. It is absolutely heart-warming to see the "friendship" that has developed this season between the two corps and the support VK has consistently given The Academy. The Academy drumline was marching to the staging area and as they went by VK, they gave a spontaneous cheer. I'm sure no malice was intended and unfortunately, it was a little too close to the open stadium. Dan, please let your corps know that the appreciation and comraderie VK shows to Academy does NOT go unnoticed, by the fans (I"m a VK fan simply because of your class...and because you put on one heck of a fun show!) or by the members of Academy. As I said above, this is a "corps friendship" that is sorely lacking as the "sport" becomes more competitive. I applaud your willingness to stand up and apologize and I applaud VK for being so wonderful about remembering a nice thing that was done for them. :)

Wow, now I'm speechless b**bs Thanks!

Well, thanks! I understand the humor in this and embrace it. However, evidence backs up facts and I think Homer's and Honks are differentiated by their actions, either at a show or in a public forum like DCP. Go read my reviews and comments. Definately Homer. There are others that everything comes out of their mouth is NOT open for debate, is the ONLY way it is, etc, etc. That, my friends, is a HONK! They should both survive....but it is fun to say HONK five times fast. honkhonkhonkhonkhonk :P

First off, nice review. Very complete, very down to earth w/o all the over the top stuff. You said why you liked what you did, and why you didn't like some stuff. Helps a newbie like me and kinda like my review of Ryan's review down in Long Beach. I'm sorry I missed last night's show. Second, sorry your "rehersal" didn't go as planned, but glad you got it in. Third, I'm sure the reluctance to comment comes from the flames pouring out from some other boards about these 3 Div 1 corps (I know, mostly about Academy, but they are taking their shots at PC and Mandarin too) about the ....well, you know what. Anyway, thanks for the review and the kind words on Academy...and PC and Mandarins. My feelings from Friday were both shows were vastly improved over the first time I saw them and PC was really selling the show. I totally felt it. Would it be unprecedented to have them finally get that the narration is superfluous and remove it entirely from the show? I wonder if anyone ever started with narration and ended without it. I think the improvement in the show over the last 3 weeks screams for them to just let the crowd understand they are in Vegas. The show tells itself very well. You guys looked great on Saturday. Go WEST COAST corps!!! Good luck in San Antonio!

Please read my earlier post as I think I have defined it, at least how I interpret it. Others, please either correct MY narrow definition of Honk (it's nothing I'd want on a t-shirt) as I think it has a more negative connotation than Homer does.

QUOTE(DCfan76 @ Jul 16 2007, 10:24 AM) Try as you may - the rest of the drum corps community is not going to fully embrace a group that has been home for weeks, sleeping in their own beds, enjoying their own bathroom and practicing all day, every day. ---------------------- You know, the first thing I think of, as I settle into my seat, anxious to see if this 135 person corps is going to show me brillinace on the field of competition, is if they have been ENJOYING their own bathroom, and what did that enjoyment entail. Geeeeeez :P Sarcasm is definately ON!!!