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  1. [soap_box] This has probably already been said before, but not by me so here goes; I find it interesting that the young man embracing change made it a point to indicate that woodwinds are a no-no. Whether that was a dig at us dinosaurs or his personal demarcation line, I do not know. But it would appear that everyone has their breaking point. Personally, I have a large problem supporting the activity. I have helped sponsor several marchers but that was done to help them and not the corps they marched with. In fact, when one of my beneficiaries aged-out, the corps approached me to see if I would be willing to sponsor another needy member and I basically said what I just posted. I did not go over well, but that is the way it goes. Change happens all around, does it not? :devil:/> I also find it interesting to see that year after year, big name corps are struggling. Where is the alumni support? All of these "kids" having life-changing experiences do not feel the need to pay it back? Yes, I know college loans, the cost of starting out, etc, but not even just a $25 donation once a year? Kind of makes me wonder about the value of this activity and how much of a life-changing impact it makes on "kids" if it has to keep coming back to us alienated dinosaurs to keep it running. [/soap_box]
  2. Just making sure this extremely apt sentiment is noticed. It applies in so many ways. And well beyond this particular topic. :shutup:/>/>
  3. Oh, I am sooo looking forward to the next letter soliciting contributions from at least one of the "Magnificent 7" on whose list I currently reside...
  4. Given that many WC Corps are having hundreds more auditionees show up at camp then there are positions in the corps, I think they'd disagree about any opportunuties being missed. "Kids" who want to march know the way, and the ones that don't wouldn't change their mind anyway.
  5. I seem to recall at least one person who complained about the weather in 2006 but everyone here jumped on him like a pack of wolves on a caribou...I hear he doesn't even cast a shadow anymore... :whistle:/>
  6. And so it begins. The offer I made in the Cadets2 thread this time last year still stands; in 2015 or so, when the dust settles and all the "useful idiots" are standing around asking "WTF happened?" , PM me and I'll explain it to you. I'll use small words if necessary.
  7. Way to shoot the messenger. And I believe G7 addresses your last concern. And by the way, see my first post. All I did was point out the same facts that were used to justify the last round of changes. Didn't say anything else so look for someone else to blame for peeing on your cheerios.
  8. True. But this has not been a concern yet. At least not to those with the cash to keep up with it.
  9. Not to worry. "Corps will have the option to use them, but won't be required to do so." Or whatever malarky was said when A&E and the other toys were allowed in.
  10. The beginning of the plan to start pushing for rules changes in DCA......*ducks and runs*
  11. Ray, nice post, but I think your fears are unfounded. What you describe is more of a disturbance in the force, but will not cause the changes in DCA that you fear. Next year Brigs are rumored to be back. I don't see Bush going away and in fact may regroup and surprise the hell out of everyone with a strong jump back. And then there will be Cadets2. If anything, C2 will change DCA more than any non-NE influence. IMHO. And no, I'm not harping on C2 here, there's already a thread for that where I made my feelings well-known, so don't go there here.
  12. Some would say that fact that he's fielding a corps in DCA is a start. Steamrolling, no, but like as I said last night, the camel's nose is inside the tent. And, please, even I am willing to admit that C2 will do very well in DCA, and unless I'm missing something, that would earn them that one vote, no?
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