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My unreliable crystal ball reveals: Ocala Octaves, June 26 Cocoa Cadences, June 27 Homestead Hashmarks, June 28 Sarasota Silks, June 29 Tarpon Springs Talent Show, July 1

During the initial season of Survivor, any of the Final Four could have won: Susan Hawk, Rudy, Richard Hatch or Kelly Wigglesworth. Though WE know the outcome of the Cadets and Blue Devils season, maybe followers of Fuse won't. First season winner Richard Hatch made it to the finals only because contestant Sean was voting players off in alphabetical order.

The Cavaliers have hosted a pair of Chicago area shows for several years. One at Michigan City and one in Lisle. Usually around July 4, but sometimes a week earlier or later. While you may borrow the Green Machine for perhaps one season, we want them back the year after. Deal?

I recommend kidnapping the band director on the morning of your high school's first fall competition. The director may not be happy with the idea, so mums the word. The theme of the show is Escape From Skull Island. The band will need to rehearse the drill and music without the BD's knowledge. After the opening fanfare, the blindfolded BD is invited to find his way off the field while dodging trumpeters dressed as raptors, trombonist sailors, and one large Kong prop.

Is that a hockey puck in your pants or just a Show of Shows?

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When the backfield drum major or corps leader conducted the warm up chords, I was instantly pulled into a corps aura. The adrenaline kicked in at the Sight of Music. It felt like the exaggerated arm motions opposite the grandstand were conducting me. I welcome change yet appreciate the past.

How do you measure, measure a life.

So far, this is a no hitter. Instead,how about all corps arrive at Lucas Oil in their street clothes, and the uniforms will be first come first served.

One large gray, multi-tiered Cakezilla for sale. Ideal for filming a remake of a Homecoming parade takeover at the end of Animal House. You'll make America great again with an immediate purchase. Buy by Friday, and we'll include a smaller gray cupcake, complete with a Rocky from Transylvania. It's just a step to the left, for more clearance items.

One of my favorite parts of Finals Saturday night is the immediate opportunity to buy marked down corps gear. Where are tonight's deals?

DrumLine at Convention Ctr. Soundsport at Pan Am Pavilion. Tater tots at the Noodle. Shalom from the megabus. Just zipped by Clown Point IN.

Scores at 10:27 in Chi-town.

Aha! The Raffel Brothers taught me how to play Balderdash.

Show your support of Arby's at their Indianapolis downtown location on South Street, a few blocks east of the stadium. It's a joint that sells roast beef, hence the clever RB name. I Know, it's the simple things that thrill.

Academy holes? Astro turf holes? Allentown holes?

Though Le Reve in Vegas had Cirque qualities, I do not recall that the Wynn resort show was a Cirque produced-show like O or Ka. My favorite part of Madison this season is the appearance of The Last Supper by 12 guard members.

Shapiro's serves a delicious chicken stew on Tuesdays and Thursdays. The deli is on McCarty Street south of Lucas, a few blocks west of Eli Lilly HQ. Healthy items include broccoli salad or chilled blueberries. That way, you can also dive into a daily hot bowl of matzo ball soup - ask for 2 slices of their yummy rye bread. When you visit Shapiro's, you may catch a local high school football team working its way through the cafeteria style line. Sandwiches too, you betcha. High quality cakes and pies. In other news, if flying out of Indy, you'll enter the security lines in the food court area. Since both security lines connect to all gates, pick the shorter of the two lines.

If flying into Indy, you will not need a car to reach downtown. Options include a Super Shuttle van, an express Indygo bus for about 10 bucks, or my favorite - the $1.75 Indygo number 8 bus, which has ample service. Exact change or just pay the extra 25 cents, and slip 2 ones into the fare box. You will easily find the airport bus stop near the rental car counters. When I visit New Orleans, Los Angeles, Winnipeg, or San Antonio, I ease into the start and end of those trips on a local city bus. Indygo is a good, safe option. You may be tempted to leave the #8 bus en route to the Hoosier capitol, at the Goodwill outlet (wear gloves), the Waffle House (bring an appetite), or the Indianapolis Zoo. I concur with Garfield's surface parking lot suggestions east of the stadium on South Street at Meridian by the Slippery Noodle. Have you ever ridden a Green Bay city bus? One of THEIR policies is NO ROUGHHOUSING. If time permits, check out the excellent Indiana State Fair. Grab the frequent 39 bus at the Downtown Transit Center, at Washington and Delaware. The DTC opened in June, and we public transit riders appreciate its air conditioning and clean washrooms. Bus fare $1.75 or a day pass for $4. Finally, again this year, I have splurged on roundtrip Megabus tickets from Chicago for one dollar each way.

The Allentown drones have been present for a few years, but this was the first time I have seen them directly above the grandstands. The FAA states that drones in Pennsylvania are not to fly over stadiums. The FAA also states that drones are not to fly over groups of people. Strike three: drones are not to fly over unprotected persons. I had seats in the upper deck. At one point, there were 2 drones overhead. Looking up, the drones were clearly above us fans. Even if the pilots had solid control of the drones, my biggest kvetch was that the constant buzz was loud enough to distract from the performance on the field. This marred the enjoyment of Spirit of Atlanta and The Academy. Hey, I love being at the Allentown shows. Being outside, I expect to hear brass and percussion warm ups, a nightly siren, a few birds, a vista of SURF souvie lights, props arriving at the Mike Boo corps entry gate, and smiling faces schlepping all colors of shaved ice.

So far, no drones at the Saturday night show. Bliss.

Please STOP the annoying drones. The buzz was terribly distracting during the first night in Allentown, ruining my audience engagement, especially during Academy's wonderful Drum Corpse music.

At the Indy airport, there are TWO entrances off the center food court to get to your gate. You may use EITHER side to reach your gate. Beyond security, all gates are accessible. Head to the shorter of the two lines.

DCI contributors are also offered great Allentown seats.

Shapiro's Deli - pastrami on rye, huge slices of pie Slippery Noodle - tenderloin sandwiches Chase Tower Cafeteria - excellent soups on the second floor Weber Grill - satisfying steaks Square Donuts - the name says it all