My philosophy of life is that if we make up our mind what we are going to make of our lives, then work hard toward that goal, we never lose - somehow we win out
Ronald Reagan
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
Monday, July 21, 2008
Additional Pictures of Free Day In San Antonio, TX
Here are some additional pictures of Sarah and Katie during free day.
Sarah On A Free Day in San Antonio TX
Sarah called yesterday and said that her and Katie were sitting and drinking a bucket of ice tea with straws in San Antonio. Sarah said that it was beautiful there but really hot. The girls were basically taking it easy and just relaxing and enjoying some time off from some really hard work. Sarah said that they were going to walk around and see the sights of San Antonio. I will be adding a few more pictures that Sarah sent me yesterday tomorrow to the blog.
Sarah Sends Text With Great News Broken Arrow OK
Sarah sent a text message with great news this evening, the COLTS scored an 80 this evening and it sounds like they pushing ahead. Like the Executive Director said watch out the RED TEAM is coming. Great job COLTS!!!!!!!!!!
Sunday, July 20, 2008
Quote of the Day
Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success. If you love what you are doing, you will be successful.
Albert Schweitzer
Albert Schweitzer
Colts Update From The Executive Director
Following the announcement of the scores this afternoon, the full corps had a quick meeting in the always hot Alamo Dome parking lot with Jude Boughton, our program coordinator.
Although certainly it is disappointing that we are not working this evening, the mood throughout the Colts is quite upbeat. The kids know the work they did this past week in clarifying the show and getting to be stronger performers of the material is paying off and it started really showing up today.
Earlier this week, it appeared we may be short several points for the finals cut off, but the work we did kicked in and allowed us to do the most electric and exciting show of the year and we ended up missing finals by about half a point.
Our Natalia friends have given us the keys to the town, and we are going to rehearse tonight until 12:30 under the lights. The kids are excited and ramped up for a great evening. We have more changes and adjustments to make yet, and we need to continue to get better at performing the show.
We designed a show that had lots of meat in it and a lot of challenging material, and we have frankly been chasing the show all summer. We have taken out some extra-risky things that we were not getting credit for and the corps around us are frankly quite a bit cleaner in their performance excellence and clarity.
The changes we are making, including a few more we are going to do tonight are making a definite difference and our confidence level is growing.
This upcoming week is full of challenges, with a 550 mile run Sunday night and two in a row 400 mile runs connecting the dots from Pittsburg Kansas on Wednesday to Atlanta on Saturday. But, we built in three rehearsal days leading into Atlanta to give us that extra edge in show improvements.
As I sit here under a big tree and listen to the brass rehearsal across the way from me, I can assure you they are sounding great, working hard and having a great time becoming great.
The toughest things are the most valuable and important, and this is no exception. I can't predict a thing for the next three weeks other than this will be the best Colts corps ever and it will be filled with proud and amazing kids. We will be in the hunt for finals and the corps who are marching tonight ahead of us earned the opportunity to do so. They will continue to have to earn it for the rest of the season, too, cause there's a Red Team coming on fast!
Stay tuned and be proud!
Thanks!
Greg
Although certainly it is disappointing that we are not working this evening, the mood throughout the Colts is quite upbeat. The kids know the work they did this past week in clarifying the show and getting to be stronger performers of the material is paying off and it started really showing up today.
Earlier this week, it appeared we may be short several points for the finals cut off, but the work we did kicked in and allowed us to do the most electric and exciting show of the year and we ended up missing finals by about half a point.
Our Natalia friends have given us the keys to the town, and we are going to rehearse tonight until 12:30 under the lights. The kids are excited and ramped up for a great evening. We have more changes and adjustments to make yet, and we need to continue to get better at performing the show.
We designed a show that had lots of meat in it and a lot of challenging material, and we have frankly been chasing the show all summer. We have taken out some extra-risky things that we were not getting credit for and the corps around us are frankly quite a bit cleaner in their performance excellence and clarity.
The changes we are making, including a few more we are going to do tonight are making a definite difference and our confidence level is growing.
This upcoming week is full of challenges, with a 550 mile run Sunday night and two in a row 400 mile runs connecting the dots from Pittsburg Kansas on Wednesday to Atlanta on Saturday. But, we built in three rehearsal days leading into Atlanta to give us that extra edge in show improvements.
As I sit here under a big tree and listen to the brass rehearsal across the way from me, I can assure you they are sounding great, working hard and having a great time becoming great.
The toughest things are the most valuable and important, and this is no exception. I can't predict a thing for the next three weeks other than this will be the best Colts corps ever and it will be filled with proud and amazing kids. We will be in the hunt for finals and the corps who are marching tonight ahead of us earned the opportunity to do so. They will continue to have to earn it for the rest of the season, too, cause there's a Red Team coming on fast!
Stay tuned and be proud!
Thanks!
Greg
Wednesday, July 16, 2008
Quote of the Day 16 July 2008
Commitment leads to action. Action brings your dream closer.
Marcia Wieder
Marcia Wieder
Colts Music on the March on YouTube
The Colts Music on the March Home Show from June 26th 2008 is now posted on YouTube in two parts. Go to Sarah's web page and then click on film footage.
A part III will be coming out this weekend with the age out, playing morning and credit. Film footage was done by Rebecca, Sarah's sister.
Hope you all enjoy.
A part III will be coming out this weekend with the age out, playing morning and credit. Film footage was done by Rebecca, Sarah's sister.
Hope you all enjoy.
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
Quote of the Day 15 July 08
Within each of us is a hidden store of determination. Determination to keep us in the race when all seems lost.
Roger Dawson
Roger Dawson
Sunday, July 13, 2008
Mail Drop Information
Hello,
For those that are interested in sending Sarah a letter or care package, I know she would love it. I know that we posted here last night that you wil be able to visit her web site and get the mail drop information but we decided to place that information on her blog instead. We just sent out a care package today and it should arrive in a few days. Please send Sarah a letter as she would love to hear from all of you.
Some suggestions of things are bus snacks that will not melt, letter from family and friends or some cards, some extra cash is always good.
Please mail early. If your package does arrive late, it is automactically forwarded to the next mail drop.
Please remember NOT to send anything via UPS, Federal Express, or any other carrier except the US POSTAL SERVICE. Also, never have anything sent directly to the housing site. The school secretary will think it is the new textbooks that the teacher ordered, and put it in the school warehouse until fall.
Address are as follows for the remainder of her Colts Tour.
Friday July 17 -
Hold for Drum Corps
Sarah E. Quesnell
Main Post Office
2200 State Highway 132 North
Natalia, TX 78059
Friday July 25 -
Hold for Drum Corps
Sarah E. Quesnell
Main Post Office
302 East Washington
Monroe, GA 60655
Friday August 1 -
Hold for Drum Corps
Sarah E. Quesnell
Main Post Office
300 N. 7th Street
Perkasie, PA 18944
Tuesday - Friday
August 5-8
Hold for Drum Corps
Sarah E. Quesnell
Main Post Office
9048 West State Road 45
Bloomington, IN 47403
For those that are interested in sending Sarah a letter or care package, I know she would love it. I know that we posted here last night that you wil be able to visit her web site and get the mail drop information but we decided to place that information on her blog instead. We just sent out a care package today and it should arrive in a few days. Please send Sarah a letter as she would love to hear from all of you.
Some suggestions of things are bus snacks that will not melt, letter from family and friends or some cards, some extra cash is always good.
Please mail early. If your package does arrive late, it is automactically forwarded to the next mail drop.
Please remember NOT to send anything via UPS, Federal Express, or any other carrier except the US POSTAL SERVICE. Also, never have anything sent directly to the housing site. The school secretary will think it is the new textbooks that the teacher ordered, and put it in the school warehouse until fall.
Address are as follows for the remainder of her Colts Tour.
Friday July 17 -
Hold for Drum Corps
Sarah E. Quesnell
Main Post Office
2200 State Highway 132 North
Natalia, TX 78059
Friday July 25 -
Hold for Drum Corps
Sarah E. Quesnell
Main Post Office
302 East Washington
Monroe, GA 60655
Friday August 1 -
Hold for Drum Corps
Sarah E. Quesnell
Main Post Office
300 N. 7th Street
Perkasie, PA 18944
Tuesday - Friday
August 5-8
Hold for Drum Corps
Sarah E. Quesnell
Main Post Office
9048 West State Road 45
Bloomington, IN 47403
Mail Drops For Sarah
Now family and friends can send a care package or letters to Sarah. Log onto her web site and click on Daily Updates and Mail Drops and follow the information for sending a package. I know that Sarah will enjoy the mail. We sent her a package today and it should arrive within three days.
Sarah's Web Page Has a New Look
Sarah's web page has been given a new look this evening and has been updated. The links will now open a new web page for viewing. A new page has been added; Daily Updates and Mail Drops. Check out her web page.
http://home.mchsi.com/~adrean/welcome.html
http://home.mchsi.com/~adrean/welcome.html
Saturday, July 12, 2008
From The Thibert Family In Canada
I want to thank you for the time you take to put all those picture on the web specialy the one of my son (vincent thibert ,guard members ) hope that you gonna keep sending more photos of my son and the all the nice people of the red team volunters ,staffs and members. We are far away from you but with those photo we are near by. Send my love to my son and to all the RED TEAM folow your dream and have fun
momine et popine + quebec fan club
momine et popine + quebec fan club
Motivatinal Quote of the Day 12 July 08
A man can be as great as he wants to be. If you believe in yourself and have the courage, the determination, the dedication, the competitive drive and if you are willing to sacrifice the little things in life and pay the price for the things that are worthwhile, it can be done.
Vince Lombardi
Vince Lombardi
Friday, July 11, 2008
Motivational Quotes
Rebecca and I were sitting around last night on her birthday which she turned the big 15 and we decided that we would post motivational quotes for the Colts, family and friends to read. We are going to post these daily so if any one else is interested in posting a quote along the same lines, go ahead and e-mail them using the e-mail link on Sarah web page and we will post them up here for you.
Monday, July 7, 2008
From Amy Walker
Just a quick THANK YOU for the great site and updates! This is my son, Dominic's first year as part of the Colts Trumpet Line as well. As a mom who is in Soutwest Missouri, I sure do appreciate all the pictures and updates. Keep up the great work! I will be traveling with the Colts starting this Saturday in Orlando...I can't wait! Thank you!
A Message From Betty Hoeger
Jeff,
Thanks for all the pictures. Just wanted to let you know, I just got off tour. Sarah and the whole crew look and sound wonderful. I can definitely say they are eating good. Lots of fruits, vegetables and cookies are being donated. You should be very proud, Sarah is doing a great job and really is dedicated.
Again Thanks for keeping us up on pictures of the kids. Even If I wanted to take pictures while I was on tour, I didn't have the time or equipment that would get close enough without disturbing the process.
Betty Hoeger
Thanks for all the pictures. Just wanted to let you know, I just got off tour. Sarah and the whole crew look and sound wonderful. I can definitely say they are eating good. Lots of fruits, vegetables and cookies are being donated. You should be very proud, Sarah is doing a great job and really is dedicated.
Again Thanks for keeping us up on pictures of the kids. Even If I wanted to take pictures while I was on tour, I didn't have the time or equipment that would get close enough without disturbing the process.
Betty Hoeger
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