TheMoonlightChef
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Well I have not posted on here in a while so first let me say hi to Ponzo, Donnie, Jeff Ream, and anyone else who still thinks phantom vanguard is the best corps ever to march on the field.And now for my vote..........(with no offense to anyone involved in the 1996 westshoremen)
1996 Cabs in my opinion wins this by a LONG run.......
that corps was one of the greatest things I have ever been a part of. The show itself and the performance that night was legendary !! I know im biased and not everyone will agree but just watch and listen to the shows........
That actually means a lot Fran thanks.......I will save the names from this story for sake of embarrassment but here goes.
Every corps as we know thinks they are the best. And thats great. Theres been many times I thought the cabs should have won and for one reason or another we did not. The older guys always used to say to me "Welcome to DCA kid". And after the announcements were made I turned to one of my best friends to this day who I met in 1996 and said "I guess this is what they meant by welcome to the DCA...." We were both in tears as was most people that night.
Fast foward to 2006. The same guy I met in 1996 ended up marching next to me EVERY year after that until we both left in after the 06 season. In 2006 the corps was unbelievable. The horn line was probably one of if not THE best horn line I ever had the honor of playing in. The corps in the beginning of the season was tweaking the show like most corps do. The brass caption head called me and said "we are thinking of adding something to end of the show and was wondering what ya thought about it." Turns out they talked to Jim Prime (who wrote the opener in 1996) and with permission they took the tag at the end of the opener and it fit perfectly in the end of our show and generated the excitement and intensity they were looking for.
Knowing how much the 1996 show meant to the Caballero organization, the remaining members who marched in 96 were psyched to play it the first friday night we got it. the new members also knowing the history of 96 were just as excited. So we play thru it........And the flashbacks started happening. The Flashbacks were in fact overwhelming to myself and to my friend. And needless to say we were a bit misty eyed. And even tho we did not win that year. Even tho it was my last year with the corps. even tho we lost by a TENTH in 1996 One of the best memories I have from corps is knowing I got to end my drum corps career cryin like a baby with my friend next to me, playing that little tribute to the 1996 corps one more time. Musicaly it was the greatest way to end my marching career......
I couldn't agree more with my friends and fellow Caballero Alumnus.
Glenn and I are watching our "through the years" shows. And if anyone reading this truly knows me, they know that I want to stand up and break and beat things when I watch 1996, 2004, 2006, 2003, 1976, 1984, etc.
Many years have passed now, and I was wearing different colors back then, but 1996 finals was were DCA got it incredibly WRONG. Nevermind the colors I'm associated with now or the fact I WILL die a Caballero. It was wrong.
Adam, I remember seeing Cabs at Clifton and thinking they are the ####! I remember watching Cabs in prelims and thinking they have a lock, no one will ever catch them. I remember vividly finals night and lining up behind the bleachers for retreat and hearing the Cabs' opening statement and strains of our beloved "Bully" and thinking, NO ONE IS BEATING THEM! I remember Cabs' horn block set up on retreat to my left at Frontier Field (*#@**&@). I remember looking to my left when the scores were announced. I remember everyone I saw in white satin and black kickpleats hunched over and sobbing. I remember I thought you were robbed.
My opinions are mine and mine alone, no matter who I am currently affiliated with, but the 1996 Hawthorne Caballeros WON that DCA. Argue with me privately. I will never waver or back down.
CABALLERO PRIDE
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See all you crazy Cats on Sunday. I will be giving Tommy Wilbur oxygen and helping out with all the Super Bowl festivities.
The corps is still looking for people in all sections, so COME ON HOME TO HAWTHORNE!!!
CABALLERO PRIDE!!
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WAY TO GO ML!! Congratulations!!
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C-SPAN had the best coverage without any commentating.
For the record, ABC's Diane Sawyer is a TWIT. One of her many, many stupid quotes of the day, "I wonder in this cold, how do the people that play the horns? (pause) Get their lips puckered? (stupid, insipid laughing).
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I could be biased, but any of the Caballeros shows from those years.
Seriously though, all of the content from 2004-2007 is really great stuff.
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Jimmy, on behalf of Glenn and I, we wish you a speedy and successful rehab. We love you so much.
Blessed Be.
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Mr. Pronti
If your filling the cooler, your not going to the High School.
This is not your grandfathers Caballeros.
And that a good thing.
Koolaid and pop anyone? -
Newark High School? I used to practice there with a corps. A loooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooong time ago, once upon a time. Nice facility.
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YAY!! HOME TO HAWTHORNE!!
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Making up for a great weekend. Looking forward to seeing everyone after such a long (and unfortunate) break.
CABALLERO PRIDE!
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:thumbup:
While this is sad news, it is better for everyone to be safe than sorry.
Happy Holidays and see everyone next year.
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A hoodie for me, a cap for you, a polo for Rudolph...
And some music for Santa's ipod.
All set.
MERRY CHRISTMAS!
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It feels like home when I walk into the Post. The excitment builds as I park my truck and hot foot it to the front or back door -- which ever the occasion calls for.
I always go say hi to Cos, even though I wasn't fortunate enough to meet him. I give a blessing of thanks to him for what he created, and I look at all the trophies and dates and just astounding number of accomplishments the Caballero organization has achieved in 62 years.
It's humbling, yet makes me so proud to be part of this family and tradition.
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Anytime Dick, it was great to see you and your lovely wife!
I hope it's sooner, rather than later that we see you guys again. Too few and far between these days.
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It was a wonderful turn out. Great job to Mike Ryan, Chris Fontanelle, Josh Katz, and the entire recruitment committee for all the efforts that paid off.
Always room for more at the Post, so please come to our next camp December 20th and 21st to see and hear it all in person.
Come be part of our family in Hawthorne.
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When you see over 200 people coming to try out for your corps is when auditions will be necessary. As it has been, any body is a viable body. Most DCA corps are looking for commitment and retention of membership. If anyone is looking to be "trained" from scatch DCA is the place to be.
What my brother said.
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WOOOOOOOOOOOOHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!
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I've been buzzing on my mouthpiece since I haven't played in almost a year. Can't wait for Sunday!
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VERY EXCITING!!!
CABALLERO PRIDE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Admins can close or remove this. Thanks!!
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Well that's great for you sir.
Cheers.
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Put that stuff on Craigslist or eBay. Unfortunately you are going to have to work on those prices to move that stuff. Checking those two websites for sold stuff will let you know where to start with pricing.
These items are on both sites aforementioned.
I do not need selling advice, I need someone to buy these things.
Pictures are fine, and prices are negotiable.
Thanks sir.
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Thanks Mike!
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Yes, My original Nintendo from 1986 and a Super Nintendo. Still working with all the original games that still work.
Those, however, are NOT for sale.
Hawthorne Caballeros - 03.14.09 & 03.15.09
in DCA - All-Age Corps Discussions
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I heard it was another fabulous weekend for the corps. And they even got a chance to get their "outdoor ears" on by ensemble'ing outside. Great to hear!!
CABALLERO PRIDE!!!
