Bob Kidd

Jeff is one of those guys who knows how to say exactly what you're thinking with the perfect words. One of Jeff's many gifts. While summer is my favorite (for obvious reasons!), you just can't beat this time of year!! All the best!!

Due to travel-related weather concerns, the Bushwacker Administration has decided to cancel rehearsal for tomorrow, December 16th. Though it appears that most of Pennsylvania and New Jersey will escape the brunt of the storm, members will be traveling from areas that may not be so lucky. In the interests of our members' safety, we have cancelled tomorrow's rehearsal. Thanks!!

Far be if from me to argue with you!! Make some memories while finding out what "Bushwacker Quality" is all about.

Christopher, Christopher, Christopher...quality first and always!!! I understand a nice "show-and-tell" will conclude rehearsal. Stop on out to Old Bridge High School and check it out.

Plausible deniability, Kyle. Anyway, there are some new faces and some recent faces coming this Sunday.

I can neither confirm nor deny this statement.

I am expecting a few new faces at this rehearsal. At the same time, some folks who couldn't attend Open House due to other pressing commitments have told me they would be attending, too. Should be a great rehearsal!!

Directions to Old Bridge High School From the North & East Take the Garden State Parkway southbound to exit 123 for US 9 southbound. Continue approximately ¾ of a mile and bear left onto RT-34 South (signs for RT-34 S/Matawan). In one mile, bear right onto CR-699 South/Spring Hill Road. Follow to the end and make a right onto Cottrell Road. Follow to the traffic light (Police station on the right) and make a left onto Route 516. Follow approximately 1 mile. Old Bridge High School will be on your right at the next traffic light. Follow the driveway to the large building in the rear of the property, and park to the left near the buses. From the South Take the Garden State Parkway northbound to exit 120. At the top of the exit ramp, turn right and continue to the 1st traffic light. Turn right onto CR 689 - Cliffwood Rd and continue to the first light. Bear left at the light onto Morristown Rd and continue to its terminus. Merge onto NJ 34 north. Continue approximately 1/2 mile to CR 687 - Cottrell Rd. Continue on Cottrell Rd for about one mile and make a left onto Route 516. Follow approximately 1 mile. Old Bridge High School will be on your right at the next traffic light. Follow the driveway to the large building in the rear of the property, and park to the left near the buses. From SE PA Take the PA Turnpike (I-276) eastbound into New Jersey. Continue on the NJ Turnpike Extension (I-276) and merge onto the NJ Turnpike northbound. Take exit 9 for Route 18 South. Continue on Route 18 for approximately 5 miles. Take the exit toward Matawan/Route 516 East. Continue on Route 516 for 6 miles. Old Bridge High School will be on your right at the fifth traffic light. Follow the driveway to the large building in the rear of the property, and park to the left near the buses. From Central PA Take I-78 eastbound into New Jersey. Continue to exit 29 and merge onto I-287 southbound. Take I-287 southbound to its terminus and merge onto NJ 440 northbound. Exit onto the Garden State Parkway southbound. Continue with 'From the North & East' directions. From NE PA Take I-80 eastbound into New Jersey. Continue to exit 43 and merge onto I-287 southbound. Take I-287 southbound to exit 37 for NJ 24 eastbound. Continue on NJ 24 eastbound to its terminus and merge onto I-78 eastbound, local lanes. Continue 5 miles on I-78 eastbound and take exit 52 for the Garden State Parkway southbound. Continue with 'From the North & East' directions.

Lisa, you and me both!! The ballad is really cool...listening yet again as I type. If they could do "Satisfaction", "Jumping Jack Flash", or "She's So Cold", I would listen 24/7!!

Playing the ballad!!!!!!!!! And who thought I would love Bulgarian music?

One of many hometowns, Scott. One of many!

If anyone needs directions, please send me an email at asstdir@bushwackers.org. We will make pick-ups at the Aberdeen-Matawan train station as well. Looking forward to hearing pieces of Gypsodic! for the first time!!

Sure, Mary!! I'll ask Santa for you when I see him. He may be able to stop into the next rehearsal at Old Bridge. It's his only Sunday off in December, so he'd like to get out of the workshop for a little and hear some cool Gypsodic!!!

I hear Key has begun putting pen to paper. Mr. Exley could squelch rumors, but perhaps some brass chart this camp? I also understand the percussion is seizing upon an excellent Open House!! Actually looking for some Bulgarian Women's Choir cds for Christmas.

One birthplace per customer.

I just remembered that rehearsal is just a stone's throw away from the corps' birthplace!! How cool is that in our 27th year?!

Next rehearsal - December 16th Old Bridge High School 4209 County Road 516 Matawan, NJ 07747 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Chris, members and alumni alike will LOVE this show!!

The formal show annoucement is coming...still trying to figure out correct spellings!! At first, I was a little apprehensive, but after seeing and hearing Exley's presentation, I love it. I can't wait to hear (and see!) what the creative staff does with these pieces of music!!

It's coming...this Open House will be fantastic!! Great people Great facility Great show

Touch me not before coffee!!!!

And it won't....

The show announcement will blow you away!! Innovative, fresh, exciting...Bush is back to being Bush.

These may help: Mass Transit Info: Bus: Short Line Bus (201-529-3666) service from Mahwah to Port Authority Bus Terminal in mid-town Manhattan. Approximate time is 45 minutes: frequent departures. Suffern ticket stop on Orange Avenue is the most convenient stop for Mahwah residents. Train: Jersey Transit (1-800-772-3606) provides travel and commuter services from Mahwah to Hoboken via its Main/Bergen line where PATH connection is made to Newark, Jersey City or New York City Driving Directions: Mahwah High School 50 Ridge Road Mahwah, NJ 07430 From the South: Route 17 N - Get off at West Ramapo Avenue, Mahwah - Pompton Lakes exit (right by U-Save gas station). Keep bearing to the right - going over Route 17. Come to a stop sign, make a left (Ridge Road). As you're climbing the hill, Mahwah High School is to the right. From the North: Route 17 S - Get off at West Ramapo Avenue, Mahwah (under overpass). Come immediately to a stop sign (do not continue over Route 17) and turn left onto Ridge Road. As you're climbing the hill, Mahwah High School is to the right.

The Bushwackers are delighted to announce that our Open House and first rehearsal of the new season will be at: 1:00 PM on Saturday November 24th at Mahwah High School, 50 Ridge Road in Mahwah, New Jersey. The Bushwackers always hold their Open House on the first Saturday after Thanksgiving, but the big change this year will be a much better place in which to hold the exciting start of our 2008 season. “This facility is one of the best Bush has ever used.” announced Director Jay Morlot in a message to the corps membership. Registration will begin at 1:00 PM. After time for veterans to greet each other and prospective members, we will be treated to a presentation of our plans for the 2008 season, and then we will break up into sections and do what we all came for: playing, spinning, dancing, etc. The day is expected to end at 6:30 PM. What will you need to bring with you? EVERYONE participating in the Open House is required to bring a $25 Non-refundable Registration Fee and since we expect a large turnout, potential members may want to bring their own instruments if they can. PERCUSSION should bring sticks, and/or mallets, and Battery should bring a drum pad if you have one. “We were looking for an ideal location for our Open House,” said Mr. Morlot. “It had to be convenient to many places: northern New Jersey, northeastern and central Pennsylvania, Connecticut, the Boston area, and New York City, but also easily reached from Philadelphia, southern New Jersey, Delaware and Maryland. The ideal location would also be accessible by mass transportation. Mahwah High School fits the bill perfectly!” Assistant Director Bob Kidd is equally enthusiastic about this development. “Mahwah is the superb site to start the Bushwackers’ 2008 season...a great facility with easy access from all over the map. It really couldn’t be better for the corps and its members.” And, Mr. Kidd adds “The Bushwackers want to thank the Mahwah Board of Education for their cooperation and hospitality. Hosting our first member meeting and rehearsal is certainly an auspicious start to our 27th season.” Newly appointed Director of Operations Tiffany Duncan was instrumental in working through the complex arrangements that were involved; her elevation to that post will be one of the many exciting developments that will be announced on November 24th. The mission of The Bushwackers is to provide Quality experiences in education and performance as well as opportunities for Quality people to learn from each other and form lifetime friendships. We hope you can be part of the six-time DCA Champion Bushwackers as we embark on our 27th season, and if you have any questions about the Open House, please contact Tiffany Duncan at Tiffany@Bushwackers.org. Stay tuned to www.bushwackers.org for more exciting announcements from The Bushwackers!! If you're interested in marching, checking it out, or even just getting some more information...please fill out a membership form at http://www.bushwackers.org/member/ or email Bob Kidd at asstdir@bushwackers.org. Or, just stop by Mahwah High School on November 24.