Fun In Snow

[sloan]

But, can they skate?

[LoyalTubist]

I remember some ceremonies we did in Berlin, Germany, where we didn't get that much snow, but we had a worse problem:

It would be nice and warm (about 26 degrees Fahrenheit) during a change of command ceremony when suddenly there would be a sudden wind change and drop in temperature (20-20 degrees). It was OK when we were playing in place but once we stepped off, the wind would hit our valves (and the trombone slides) and everything would freeze up. It was like playing valveless bugles.

[TubaRay]

But, can they skate?

Not everyone brings your high level of qualifications, professor.

[Mike Finn]

I remember one day back in the 60's marching with a Navy band in a Mardi Gras parade dodging flying beer and whisky bottles!

I remember that too, except it was the 4th MAW Band, and the 90's (not the 60's)

I suppose some things never change.

You'll have that snow cleared by the end of the month, right fellas?

[Mike Finn]

But, can they skate?

As in "ice skating" or as in the Navy/Marine Corps lingo for "to shirk one's duty"?

[TubaRay]

But, can they skate?

As in "ice skating" or as in the Navy/Marine Corps lingo for "to shirk one's duty"?

I believe the answer to your question, Mike, is "yes."

[tofu]

[sloan]

But, can they skate?

As in "ice skating" or as in the Navy/Marine Corps lingo for "to shirk one's duty"?

ice skating, of course.

Don't make me post the picture AGAIN, Mike.

[Steve Inman]

Thank you.

[TubaRay]

But, can they skate?

As in "ice skating" or as in the Navy/Marine Corps lingo for "to shirk one's duty"?

ice skating, of course.
Don't make me post the picture AGAIN, Mike.

Oh, go on and post the picture again, Dr. Sloan. After all, how many TubeNetters have skating band experience, anyway?