This was my first DCI event, but I doubt it'll be my last. WEEZ and my wife were marching band members, and as such they share a perspective I will never have. Even so, the dedication, skill, work ethic and teamwork necessary to perform at the level I witnessed Friday night was obvious and is tremendous. *THAT* I can appreciate!
Thanks you, WEEZ, for arranging for the tickets and transportation, and thank you even more for the gracious hospitality shown us by you and your lovely wife "B" last night. You were the best of hosts, and the brats and ancillary dishes weren't bad either!
The return trip was long and boring as usual, but the usual affects were mitigated to a great degree by the high Kandy and I are still on. Though I don't have the ability to bring a similar DCI competition to this God-forsaken place, I can and will attempt to duplicate the kindness we experienced during our short stay.
As I said before we left, I can't help that you'll be in Mississippi, but Kandy's cooking is good enough to make you forget where you are for a while!
I took a few pictures and will try to post if/when I figure out how to download them from my new camera.
-Jim