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Mardi Gras 2011
Posted:
Mon Jan 17, 2011 1:13 pmby Corey Mark
It's that time of year again to call out all GCS family, alumni, and friends to participate in our Mardi Gras festivities.
February 26 is the date for the Mardi Gras Galveston parade. We'll meet at the Walmart at Seawall Blvd. and Central City Blvd. at 3pm. Parade step off is at 6pm.
The weekend of March 4 - 6 we will be traveling to New Orleans for a weekend of parades. Travel from Houston and hotel rooms will be provided for free to all participants. More information will be available as we get closer.
Please let us know if you will be attending either of these events. We'll make sure that you've got everything you need to have a great time.
Re: Mardi Gras 2011
Posted:
Mon Jan 17, 2011 2:54 pmby Jason Rose
Chel and I are good for Galveston. Haven't missed one in 12 years!
We're still on the fence about NOLA because that's the weekend of our Anniversary. As much as I love the Corps, sometimes you gotta do marriage maintenance...
Re: Mardi Gras 2011
Posted:
Mon Jan 17, 2011 4:36 pmby Corey Mark
How about we give you a room to yourselves in NOLA and we sit outside and serenade you with drinking songs all night?
Re: Mardi Gras 2011
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Mon Jan 17, 2011 9:15 pmby Andy Jurick
Corey Mark wrote:How about we give you a room to yourselves in NOLA and we sit outside and serenade you with drinking songs all night?
Sounds like every other drum corps trip I've been on!
Re: Mardi Gras 2011
Posted:
Thu Jan 20, 2011 5:27 pmby Allen Farnsworth
Hi everyone-Sorry I haven't been in contact in a longtime,I found out that in my abdomen I have an amorizom that I have to eventually have surgery,I feel very good and nowe my blood pressure is under control,my blood pressure has been 120,130 over 76 and 80.I talk with Corey and told him that maybe I would like to go to Mardi Gras in Galveston and that I couild march in front of the corp that would be my excersize,I'm going to ask my doctor if I could go,and maybe New Orleans but I will let you know when the time gets closer.I can't wait to see you all.
God Bless
Allen Farnsworth
PS-I do think about drum corp alot
Re: Mardi Gras 2011
Posted:
Mon Jan 31, 2011 12:41 pmby Allen Farnsworth
Dear Tom,Jason and Cory-Went to my doctor this morning and he said I could go to Galveston Mardi Gras Feb26th it would be good exercise for me.Allen
Re: Mardi Gras 2011
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Tue Feb 01, 2011 5:54 amby Tom Huntley
That is fantastic news. We'll see you there. If your interested, stop by the college on camps days and check out our new digs.
Re: Mardi Gras 2011
Posted:
Tue Feb 01, 2011 1:02 pmby Thomas Dean
Corey Mark wrote:It's that time of year again to call out all GCS family, alumni, and friends to participate in our Mardi Gras festivities.
February 26 is the date for the Mardi Gras Galveston parade. We'll meet at the Walmart at Seawall Blvd. and Central City Blvd. at 3pm. Parade step off is at 6pm.
The weekend of March 4 - 6 we will be traveling to New Orleans for a weekend of parades. Travel from Houston and hotel rooms will be provided for free to all participants. More information will be available as we get closer.
Please let us know if you will be attending either of these events. We'll make sure that you've got everything you need to have a great time.
I didn't know GCS was coming to NOLA this year. I was planning on sitting out Mardi Gras this year and just set up some drums along the parade route and heckle the marching units as they pass by kind of like those kids tried doing us in '07 until they were shut down.
Corey, I have a new number and will be calling you very soon.
Re: Mardi Gras 2011
Posted:
Tue Feb 01, 2011 1:04 pmby Thomas Dean
Allen Farnsworth wrote:Hi everyone-Sorry I haven't been in contact in a longtime,I found out that in my abdomen I have an amorizom that I have to eventually have surgery,I feel very good and nowe my blood pressure is under control,my blood pressure has been 120,130 over 76 and 80.I talk with Corey and told him that maybe I would like to go to Mardi Gras in Galveston and that I couild march in front of the corp that would be my excersize,I'm going to ask my doctor if I could go,and maybe New Orleans but I will let you know when the time gets closer.I can't wait to see you all.
God Bless
Allen Farnsworth
PS-I do think about drum corp alot
Hey Allen, miss you buddy!
Sorry about the news about your abdomen but also happy you're feeling much better and will be joining the Corps again.
Re: Mardi Gras 2011
Posted:
Tue Feb 01, 2011 2:10 pmby Andy Jurick
Thomas Dean wrote:Corey Mark wrote:It's that time of year again to call out all GCS family, alumni, and friends to participate in our Mardi Gras festivities.
February 26 is the date for the Mardi Gras Galveston parade. We'll meet at the Walmart at Seawall Blvd. and Central City Blvd. at 3pm. Parade step off is at 6pm.
The weekend of March 4 - 6 we will be traveling to New Orleans for a weekend of parades. Travel from Houston and hotel rooms will be provided for free to all participants. More information will be available as we get closer.
Please let us know if you will be attending either of these events. We'll make sure that you've got everything you need to have a great time.
I didn't know GCS was coming to NOLA this year. I was planning on sitting out Mardi Gras this year and just set up some drums along the parade route and heckle the marching units as they pass by kind of like those kids tried doing us in '07 until they were shut down.
Corey, I have a new number and will be calling you very soon.
Thomas,
You need to get your new member and YOURSELF back over here for some rehearsal...Miss you buddy!!
Re: Mardi Gras 2011
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Wed Feb 02, 2011 8:48 amby Allen Farnsworth
Dear Cory and Tom-Do you think I could have a ride with somebody to Galveston to Mardi Gras,Charles can pick me up coming back closer to Houston,I would appreciate it very much if possible.Allen
Re: Mardi Gras 2011
Posted:
Wed Feb 02, 2011 10:03 amby Corey Mark
Glad to hear that you could make it, Allen.
I'll contact you and work something out as we get closer, OK?
Re: Mardi Gras 2011
Posted:
Wed Feb 02, 2011 4:23 pmby Allen Farnsworth
Thanks Cory I really appreciate it very much,I just need a ride there and Charles can pick me up somewhere as we get closer to Houston.
God Bless
Allen
Re: Mardi Gras 2011
Posted:
Sun Feb 06, 2011 10:39 pmby Derique Young
HEY IF ITS NOT TOO LATE COUNT ME IN!!!!!!!!! I NEED THE EXERCISE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Re: Mardi Gras 2011
Posted:
Sun Feb 06, 2011 10:41 pmby Derique Young
ALSO WHAT SONGS ARE WE PLAYING!!!!!
Re: Mardi Gras 2011
Posted:
Mon Feb 07, 2011 6:49 amby Tom Huntley
As an update, we have cancelled the New Orleans trip and are currently planning on doing both weekends in Galveston. I am still waiting on specifics for March 5th, but we have been offered and accepted a position in that parade. Details to follow.
Re: Mardi Gras 2011
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Mon Feb 07, 2011 5:51 pmby James Shatto
Talk about going green. Bummer about NOLA, it should be quite warm in March. It'll be a shame to miss it.
Which is the shorter Galveston parade? Not as good as I once was and that whole 6 to 8 hours of driving in addition to a parade is not for the meek. Also what horn is coming up short numbers wise? Maybe I can try to actually memorize the music this year. If I have the music and know what part I'll be playing.
Re: Mardi Gras 2011
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Mon Feb 07, 2011 7:44 pmby Derique Young
tom im in and my friend wants in he's a Bluecoat trumpet player is it possible to email both of the music's to my email
Re: Mardi Gras 2011
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Tue Feb 08, 2011 6:37 amby Tom Huntley
Everything will be posted on the forum as soon as we decide what we are going to play. most of it is pretty easy.
Re: Mardi Gras 2011
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Thu Feb 10, 2011 8:14 pmby Fernando Vega
Wat up guys! Hope y'all need drummers cuz me and monkey is going. Amanda and her sister is going too.