2000Cadet Posted May 5, 2023 Share Posted May 5, 2023 2 minutes ago, rpbobcat said: First ,The Cadets didn't leave NJ for Erie. They left for Allentown. At the time they talked about it as if Allentown was Shangri -La. Guess not. Now they left Allentown for Erie. Second, I never mentioned anything about the corps moving back to NJ. Once they announced they were leaving, no one ever expected they'd come back. As Mr. Ream posted, too many burned bridges. ( More like blown up ) I hope everything works out for them in Erie. I'll still keep my M&G Membership. My point is that The Cadets don't even acknowledge to their NJ roots anymore. There are a number of Cadets Alumni and long time fans in North Jersey that The Cadets don't seem to have any interest in anymore. Except when they want contributions. They aren't even putting on an a North Jersey show, even though, this year they'll be spending July 4th weekend in New England. Maybe they'll wave from their busses when they drive down the Turnpike. Did I say they left for Erie after Jersey? No. After all the sh#t this corps has been through over the past few years, their not "acknowledging their NJ roots" (although I'm not sure how you determined that) is kinda irrelevant at this point. That they're even still around is more important than going out their way to please those who cannot be pleased. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheOneWhoKnows Posted May 5, 2023 Share Posted May 5, 2023 7 minutes ago, rpbobcat said: First ,The Cadets didn't leave NJ for Erie. They left for Allentown. At the time they talked about it as if Allentown was Shangri -La. Guess not. Now they left Allentown for Erie. Second, I never mentioned anything about the corps moving back to NJ. Once they announced they were leaving, no one ever expected they'd come back. As Mr. Ream posted, too many burned bridges. ( More like blown up ) I hope everything works out for them in Erie. I'll still keep my M&G Membership. My point is that The Cadets don't even acknowledge to their NJ roots anymore. There are a number of Cadets Alumni and long time fans in North Jersey that The Cadets don't seem to have any interest in anymore. Except when they want contributions. They aren't even putting on an a North Jersey show, even though, this year they'll be spending July 4th weekend in New England. Maybe they'll wave from their busses when they drive down the Turnpike. 1 minute ago, 2000Cadet said: Did I say they left for Erie after Jersey? No. After all the sh#t this corps has been through over the past few years, their not "acknowledging their NJ roots" (although I'm not sure how you determined that) is kinda irrelevant at this point. That they're even still around is more important than going out their way to please those who cannot be pleased. Alright listen, let The Cadets get this year under their belts here in Erie. Let DCI scrap by this season and hopefully we have a better season next year. At that point I will approach the Board and make a plea for them to find a way to do one type of special event for the NJ roots. What I am most excited about is the partnership that now exists between the Cadet and the Thunderbirds. I'm probably being way to optimistic here, but maybe just maybe it can help foster DCA growth. And look, the more DCA growth there is, the more DCI growth there can be. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IllianaLancerContra Posted May 5, 2023 Share Posted May 5, 2023 7 hours ago, Jeff Ream said: we'd all love for corps to stay where they started....but too many burned bridges as i said before, and nowhere in NJ could give the Cadets what they get in Erie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craiga Posted May 5, 2023 Share Posted May 5, 2023 1 hour ago, rpbobcat said: First ,The Cadets didn't leave NJ for Erie. They left for Allentown. At the time they talked about it as if Allentown was Shangri -La. Guess not. Now they left Allentown for Erie. Second, I never mentioned anything about the corps moving back to NJ. Once they announced they were leaving, no one ever expected they'd come back. As Mr. Ream posted, too many burned bridges. ( More like blown up ) I hope everything works out for them in Erie. I'll still keep my M&G Membership. My point is that The Cadets don't even acknowledge to their NJ roots anymore. There are a number of Cadets Alumni and long time fans in North Jersey that The Cadets don't seem to have any interest in anymore. Except when they want contributions. They aren't even putting on an a North Jersey show, even though, this year they'll be spending July 4th weekend in New England. Maybe they'll wave from their busses when they drive down the Turnpike. Glad you're not a Boston alum. Yikes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimF-LowBari Posted May 5, 2023 Share Posted May 5, 2023 (edited) 2 hours ago, IllianaLancerContra said: Can’t stand the song but… Messers Sutherland, Eastwood and Salvalas. Another movie on my “if I see it at a Salvation Army or Goodwill, it’s bought” list. 😁 Edited May 5, 2023 by JimF-LowBari 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rpbobcat Posted May 5, 2023 Share Posted May 5, 2023 (edited) 2 hours ago, 2000Cadet said: Did I say they left for Erie after Jersey? No. After all the sh#t this corps has been through over the past few years, their not "acknowledging their NJ roots" (although I'm not sure how you determined that) is kinda irrelevant at this point. That they're even still around is more important than going out their way to please those who cannot be pleased. Thing is, all the "sh#t " you refer to was self inflicted. Even after they moved to Allentown ,The Cadets tried to maintain at least some "ties" to Northern New Jersey, including performing, if I recall correctly ,their Christmas Show , on a Sunday morning, after Mass , in front of the "Most Holy Name" church. Not anymore. "Acknowledging their NJ roots " would be as simple as holding a North Jersey Show, if they are performing in the area. Maybe acknowledging their local alumni at the show. The people in North Jersey supported the corps the entire time they were in NJ, going back to long before DCI. As I posted, I still maintain my M&G Membership. As I also posted, I wish the corps nothing but the best in Erie. Unfortunately, the actions off their organization over the years , have turned off a lot of alumni and fans in the part of North Jersey where I live. Hopefully the people in charge now will try to rectify that. Edited May 5, 2023 by rpbobcat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjeffeory Posted May 5, 2023 Share Posted May 5, 2023 16 hours ago, Hook'emCavies said: More or of a reason for The Cavaliers to move to Texas.... lol!!!! Rosemont wouldn't be happy about that and they'd lose that funding and supoport. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimF-LowBari Posted May 5, 2023 Share Posted May 5, 2023 55 minutes ago, rpbobcat said: "Acknowledging their NJ roots " would be as simple as holding a North Jersey Show, if they are performing in the area. Unfortunately, the actions of their organization over the years , have turned off a lot of alumni and fans in the part of North Jersey where I live. No idea how “simple” it is to host a show on a given date (when performing in the area). They would have to find an available show and rehearsal sites on that date. Plus have other corps be close and able to participate. And if NJ alumni and fans are turned off, then how successful can it be targeting those PO’ed people? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hook'emCavies Posted May 5, 2023 Share Posted May 5, 2023 22 minutes ago, jjeffeory said: Rosemont wouldn't be happy about that and they'd lose that funding and supoport. Maybe I can convince my town to sponsor The Cavaliers. I do have the mayor's phone number. Lol!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjeffeory Posted May 5, 2023 Share Posted May 5, 2023 Just now, Hook'emCavies said: Maybe I can convince my town to sponsor The Cavaliers. I do have the mayor's phone number. Lol!!! Invite your mayor over for a BBQ or to have some smoked meat. That might get their attention! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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