Chester, PA - Wednesday, July 31, 2019

[Tim K]

2 minutes ago, Glenn426 said:

 

Climate change its affects on the intensity and Rain patterns are not up for debate, Its scientific consensus. 

I am not a climate change denier, and do agree that the severity of storms has gotten more serious, but to say that heavy rains and thunderstorms in the Northeast  in the summer is a result of climate change is ridiculous. Heat waves have always been broken up by cold fronts that cause thunderstorms and heavy downpours and on occasion hurricane force winds. The frequency and severity of hurricanes hitting the coast, sharks finding homes in waters that were once too cold, loss of dry land due to melting ice caps are proof of climate change, but storms such as yesterday in Chester is typical weather.

[E3D]

6 minutes ago, xandandl said:

at least spell Cavaliers correctly or you'll face the wrath of Hook 'Em.

I think the hate for "CavIiers" was showing in a freudian slip. I was just so excited to make that post!

[E3D]

1 minute ago, Tim K said:

I am not a climate change denier, and do agree that the severity of storms has gotten more serious, but to say that heavy rains and thunderstorms in the Northeast  in the summer is a result of climate change is ridiculous. Heat waves have always been broken up by cold fronts that cause thunderstorms and heavy downpours and on occasion hurricane force winds. The frequency and severity of hurricanes hitting the coast, sharks finding homes in waters that were once too cold, loss of dry land due to melting ice caps are proof of climate change, but storms such as yesterday in Chester is typical weather.

NO freaking way. 

[Glenn426]

1 minute ago, Tim K said:

I am not a climate change denier, and do agree that the severity of storms has gotten more serious, but to say that heavy rains and thunderstorms in the Northeast  in the summer is a result of climate change is ridiculous. Heat waves have always been broken up by cold fronts that cause thunderstorms and heavy downpours and on occasion hurricane force winds. The frequency and severity of hurricanes hitting the coast, sharks finding homes in waters that were once too cold, loss of dry land due to melting ice caps are proof of climate change, but storms such as yesterday in Chester is typical weather.

I don't want to venture to far into this because everyone is entitled to their believes regardless of the Science.

But the idea behind climate change is that the warming of the planet leads to warming of waters and changing of Ocean Currents that lead to unusual weather in different parts of the world.

Whether it be unusual weather patterns, Extreme heat or Cold, Unusually strong Hurricanes.. everything is connected.

I think if you look at the Rain accumulation across certain parts of the US there are irregularities. I am not familiar with the particulars in South East PA but my comment was more of a general comment.

[Tim K]

1 minute ago, Glenn426 said:

I don't want to venture to far into this because everyone is entitled to their believes regardless of the Science.

But the idea behind climate change is that the warming of the planet leads to warming of waters and changing of Ocean Currents that lead to unusual weather in different parts of the world.

Whether it be unusual weather patterns, Extreme heat or Cold, Unusually strong Hurricanes.. everything is connected.

I think if you look at the Rain accumulation across certain parts of the US there are irregularities. I am not familiar with the particulars in South East PA but my comment was more of a general comment.

I agree with much of what you say, but as meteorologists and climatologists often say, every storm is not an indication of climate change. 

[Jeff Ream]

1 hour ago, Terri Schehr said:

Field turf is artificial turf.  Grass is well, grass. https://fieldturf.com/en/

well real grass is Talen. our band circuit inquired about moving our championships there when Scranton was converted to natural grass. they said that it wasn't artificial so we passed. Notice no major shows are on real grass anymore for pretty much any circuit. rain/wet is the issue

[Tim K]

1 hour ago, E3D said:

STATEMENT ABOUT THE TOC

 

Due to unforeseen circumstances "Boston refused to move their props because they said they couldn't get a good enough grip to move their props around the field...." at this evening's DCI Tour of Champions event at Talen Energy Stadium in Chester, Pa. EVENT CANCELLED 

We understand that this was a disappointment to the many fans especially the Cavilers fans who seemed to be especially bummed that their "in the club house score" of 92.7 sadly is not a officially valid score. 

Additionally we are awaiting the email from DCI that will give us the stats on turf vs natural grass venue's. Once received we will distribute to all the DCP forum members for their enjoyment. 

We really really appreciate the forum member who "overheard a yea staffer, evidenced by his shirt and name tag, telling some folks" this valuable inside information. 

Due to climate change that is causing earth to have thunderstorms in the summer we will reserve the right to possibly cancel other venue's.  Side note we are awaiting an email from DCI to give DCP members the data on shows that are rained out due to climate change rain. 

I am stuck a bit on the word refused. In the past, including a performance in Lawrence that was stand still, Boston Crusaders have been criticized for putting safety at risk by performing. Last night  they could not move their props and took the cautious route , so they “refused?” Would “refused” be used if another corps was having prop issues, or would “unable” be used? 

10:20 AM correction:

I did not not realize that much of this comment was a joke or that the poster was being sarcastic! I guess I’m humorless today!

Edited August 1, 2019 by Tim K

[Glenn426]

2 minutes ago, Tim K said:

I agree with much of what you say, but as meteorologists and climatologists often say, every storm is not an indication of climate change. 

True,

But the idea that Weather will get more and more inpredicatable the older we get is a given, DCI as an activity should try to prepare for that as much as possible.

Sadly Grass shows are going to have to be the last resort. When picking between different venues, An indoor domed show is first choice, Followed by a Turf Field, and last a Grass field.

Had Chester had a Turf Field it would not have mattered that it was raining for two days straight prior to the show because the field would've drained in time for the show. 

The cost difference between a Turf field and a grass field would be nothing compared to having to refund tickets, which I would venture to say that DCI is fielding many emails this morning from Angered DCI fans who paid a top Dollar to get their families out to the show only to have half the corps not perform a show in ideal weather conditions. 

If I was there I would be getting my money back from DCI, because this was the Stadiums decision to not proceed with the show, Not a dangerous Weather event (lightning) 

[Barneveld]

6 minutes ago, Tim K said:

I am stuck a bit on the word refused. In the past, including a performance in Lawrence that was stand still, Boston Crusaders have been criticized for putting safety at risk by performing. Last night  they could not move their props and took the cautious route , so they “refused?” Would “refused” be used if another corps was having prop issues, or would “unable” be used? 

Do you realize the post that you're responding to was sarcasm posted by a BAC fan in response to other posters comments?

[Jeff Ream]

10 minutes ago, Tim K said:

I am stuck a bit on the word refused. In the past, including a performance in Lawrence that was stand still, Boston Crusaders have been criticized for putting safety at risk by performing. Last night  they could not move their props and took the cautious route , so they “refused?” Would “refused” be used if another corps was having prop issues, or would “unable” be used? 

this was a sarcastic response