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OK! Had to pipe up here! The 50/50 was $164 and there were about 125 paid admissions because of the nasty weather we received all day starting with the first session in the morning about 1 hour into rehearsal at East Middle school! After that it allowed round 2 of rehearsal to commence and then the skys really let loose with COLD rain and Lots of Wind to make it feel colder. The Crusaders rehearsed in the rain but once the lighting returned we were off the field and back under cover. About 4 pm the sky brightened and blue sky broke out with the groundskeeper from the district assuring us the field would drain and be ok to use which I had a hard time believing.... ....however..... .....they must have built this field with sand and fabulous drainage because by show time it was usable and even allowed the Corps to compete without any mishaps or slippage. AMazing!!! Mike and the contest Crew spent alot of time in Auburn promoting the show and even got free radio spots along with a interview the week of the show. One person told me they heard it on Syracuse radio (didn't say what station) Saturday morning. So basically saying......we did everything in our power to make this a success for all involved and even got the weather to cooperate because the lighting returned at the end of the show (St. Joes Alumni brought that on with the screeching rendition of "Georgia")!! As I got in the equipment truck after loading out, it started sprinkling and the rain returned as I drove back to Rochester! As far as a review, I wasn't in the stadium for all the corps so I really can't be of much help, however, everyone looked good and sounded good as we are competitors on the field and friends off the field!! The auburn press was there taking pictures for the local paper and Drum Corps World had a writer/reviewer there from Canada ( I apologize for not getting his name) so you might find a review in the DCW edition for this time period! Have fun and see ya at the next show!

WOW!!!!!!! Radio interviews heard in Auburn NY today for a great show this Saturday....... DRUMS ALONG THE OWASCO !!!!!!!!!! BE THERE! (where else ya got to be??)

OK.... ..You will have a GREAT Time during the day in the beautiful city of Auburn and BETTER time enjoying a Great Drum Corps show in the evening at "DRUMS ALONG THE OWASCO"!!!!! Get your tickets today at www.Crown.com or see me for group sales of 20 or more for your organization!!! DON'T BE LEFT OUT of THE FUN!!!!

mmmmmm! Just had some great shmores last night at the campfire!!!!!

Don't forget that all the participating corps are doing parades around the Greater Rochester Area during the day!! Got to make the moola while you can!!!!!!!

Invasion less than 48 hours to Everett and the first time accumulation of MANY CRUSADERS on the Stage!! HOWEVER, How about sunday with the Bunker Hill Parade, Only 220 plus years running???? One of America's Oldest and meaningful parade in the Bunker Hill section of Charleston??????? Have lots of fun with that too Cru and will see ya next weekend at the premiere dress rehearsal of the 2009 edition of "The Music of Holst"!!!!

What a GREAT Lineup!!!!!!!!!!! Eastern Powerhouses!!! Be there and enjoy some great drum corps entertainment!

I can only say how sorry the Crusaders Organization is in the passing of such a great friend,brother,son,teacher,administrator and adjudicator! Bruce in his hawaiian shirt and straw hat will be sorely missed this summer along with that famous grin or smirk that went with it! Back many moons ago, when Bruce and Brady were beginning their respective careers, either separately or together, Bruce always was the consummate professional and inspirational towards the junior and senior corps they taught! May God bless and keep his family in his arms during this terrible time and have solace that we will be together someday in a better world! God Bless!

Dear Lois & Kris, I am so sorry for your loss but I know Ford is in a better place making plans for one heck of a bari line in God's Corps! If there is anything you need,Kris.....well....you know.......just let me know! I am sorry I couldn't make it down for the services but I will be keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.............May God keep you and you family in the time of need!

Allie, GREAT JOB!!!!!!!!!!!! Other than minor tweaking and editing, you have done an EXCELLENT Job of a very importasnt and relevant topic! Kudos to you! I especially take pride in knowing your exposure to this crazy activity we call Drum Corps has and will take place with the Rochester Crusaders and appreciate all of your hard work at college as well as in the corps as one heck of a bairtone player!! The Tradition continues with you, my Friend!!!!!!!!!

It is with Great Sadness to announce Ralph Chapman, Long time Yankee Rebel member and Honor Guard member of the Rochester Crusaders in the 1980's passed away recently. I received this information and promised his friend, Sgt. Patrick Taylor to let the drum corps community know about his memorial service. Ralph Chapman's memorial service is April 25th 2009 from 1-5 pm at the Charles Evering VFW Post at 8777 Philadelphia Rd., Rosedale, Md. 21237. If you would like to send his wife your condolences, her address is: Mrs. Mary Chapman 7506 Berkshire Road Baltimore, Md. 21224 Thank You very much in advance for all your prayers and Drum Corps Support! May Ralph R.I.P!!

thanks for making me crack a grin with that one, TA! Love it!

My point exactly! :thumbup:

What would you have if it wasn't there? More Blight and degradation?? The action that is happening including the progress of the luxury suites within final completion stages should more than makeup for your exposure to urban decay, Mike! Who needs decent housing when the moat only gets wider? Rest assured, no worries needed .......... the powers that be will only pay for more overtime for Rochester's finest to protect your safety concerns! Oh.....btw......I do live a stone's throw from the stadium and have worked diligently for more cops and better housing for our neighborhood since moving here! Things are getting better, but like anything else ........it takes time.......but build and they will come!

Unfortunately. Cru is at rehearsal at 9 am this morning and I am out the door to distribute more of our lottery calendars which will be on another post shortly but when I return I will have some thoughts and review for you, Gary! Too bad you and the Erie Crew couldn't have made a road trip to see a nice preview show to the upcoming season....... !

Ok......weather hit 64 today and sunny........drum corps season approaching quickly........Inexpensive and tasty Italian style Spaghetti dinner!.......Great indoor show lineup..............Great venue-acoustically perfect...............I'M IN!!!!!!!!!! :smile: :smile:

Allie, WWWwaaaaaay back in the first year of drum corps for me was the Emerald Gems. a peanut feeder corps in 1966 to the Emerald Cadets Junior corps...... I joined them after watching my 3 year older sister become a member of the Blue Angels from Greece NY and was selected as a drum major where she continued her drum corps majoring as drum major for the Rochester Reveliers drum corps in 1968. She is now the High school principal at Livonia High school after teaching for many years and has been doing the principal job for about 10! She would be happy to talk to you! Great topic and would love to see your final thesis or paper produced! Just let me know when I see you this weekend and I will give you her contact info! See ya Saturday!

Joey, Just got my CD (er.....record?) and what a cool packaged Project with vibrant colors and love the Old school look of a vinyl record ( God Forbid! ) Great Job on the not only the music but the quality of the recording and packaging!! OK, Pal........I hope you are making plans for a tour soon and let the first show be in RACHACHA!! Stay Hot, You cool Cat! P.S. OL' Joe and Ma Joe.......u got to be so PROUD!!!! Good for you guys!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Yuppers,Fran! I watched the poor folks from DCP trying to keep their respective laptops dry as the wind was pushing the rain into the box sideways as I awaited the sheets ( Pretty much soaked with water and running ink) to check on behalf of Cru! I live 2 minutes from the stadium and it is RARE for that type of weather in RaChaCha! LOL! Kinda sucked but we made the best of it and it charged many performing corps to the best show of the year! Side Note: It was fun watching you trying to keep your Hawaiian shirt intact as the wind tried to rip it off you! HA!

Bruce, I have always found you to be the consummate gentleman and all around good guy striving for excellence in everywhere you have taught or judged! Persevere through this challenge and hope to see you soon on the fifty!

I second that, Mike! What a great percussion book and excellent tribute to a great Man! Brian, you are "Da Bomb"!!!!!!!!!!!!

I knew there was a reason for that chin hair!!!!!!!!! Man, It feels like yesterday, DA when we took Timmy, still in the womb to NY for the Macy's Day Parade and Fred's House!!!!!!!LOL! Happy Many more Timster!

Absolutely, Keith! I would to love tohear a latin version of What is Hip!!! Now, Jimmy........Good for you and listen to all the docs and physical therapists to make you better! I may be selfish, but I need to see you this summer, swingin on the podium!!! Nothing but CLASS!!! Get Well Soon!

Cheryl,Josh and Sara, Anything for you, guys......I can see how and why Rick chose such a beautiful and classy lady for a life partner! I promise to schedule a stress test this week and will be checking in with you! Your correct.........Rick was too young and healthy acting........... and it just isn't right! Love ya!

Thank you everyone for your kind thoughts! It just a little something for a great guy with a great spirit and smile for everyone, whether you knew him for 0ver 35 years or just met him yesterday! The Crusaders will dearly miss him!