greg_orangecounty

You say that like it's a bad thing.

How did I not know about this!!?? I always thought Garfield were the original protestors with their "damed dirty hippy" peace sign.

It used to be.......not sure about today.

Thirty years difference.....what you describe we called "falling out", not "breaking ranks." But, yes, when personal health and/or dignity are involved.....I don't think it's like that now. At least I hope not.

Yup, and it was the GUARD (women) that took it the most seriously. You got one warning and if you didn't adhere.....by today's standards it would be considered an assault. Not all that proud of it in 2022 but back then it was something you sorta "hoped" would happen...... Like running into a field judge.

Ha Ha! Absolutely.

Funny how the same phrase morphs into a different meaning over time.

gutted. The best there ever was. Oh Catherine....

I can understand not all have the same sentiment. 👍

Good for her. She and her family did a lot for the activity. Retirement is like Sunday followed by six Saturdays in a row.

Praying for healing for your sister and that God gives the doctors wisdom on how to treat.

Prayers said for you, your family, friends, and everyone in Florida for God's protection.

Totally understand the reasoning and it does not bode well for the entire activity. Maybe I'm overreacting, but I don't think so.

He probably forgot to take his industrial-sized salt pill too. At least the British press, from what I've seen, pixilate their faces so they don't have to suffer eternal embarrassment.

Oh, darn! Forgot to remind the police officers. Doh! https://www.the-sun.com/news/6253019/police-officer-faints-queens-funeral/

Big day tomorrow. Someone remind all the British soldiers standing at attention for long periods not to lock their knees.

Totally agree. All eras are great, just different. And who wants the same thing year after year? That would be Drum Bore.

Right!? I like no music post 1989.

High school bands were copying Drum Corps as far back as the early-mid seventies. I saw the Bottle Dance & Kingsmen 1973 OTL guard work by two band in the same district in CA. I remember rolling my eyes at the time, but it was actually a compliment.

Often times when a new leader is installed they want to bring in their own people, those they are familiar and more comfortable working with. Happens all the time. Doesn't necessarily mean it's anything nefarious.

....ugh.

Sick of seeing this again and again and again. I'm all for castration for convicted perps of sexual abuse and I don't mean chemically. Enough is enough.

Calling the west coast the "Left Coast" is not political. Geographically we are on the left as the east coast is on the right.

Watched the ceremony where Charles is officially named King. The Coldstream Guard "Rifles" were incredibly clean and "TIC FREE"! Right shoulder arms, left shoulder arms, port, present arms, parade rest, etc. were all beautifully executed. I understand if you're under 50 you don't appreciate it or care, but those of us from the tic era......it was beautiful 🙂

1973 Anaheim Kingsmen for the 16 count opening guard work alone.