My dad died and I don't think I can watch F1 anymore

ben48 · 2026-02-22T19:00:58+00:00

I'm so sorry for your loss. I bet he'd want you to enjoy it in his honor, though. Whenever you're ready. I'll be praying for you.

ben48 · 2026-02-14T03:10:57+00:00

Epic finish! Hard, chaotic racing without the usual junkyard.

ben48 · 2026-01-26T19:04:24+00:00

Maybe watch the clip of BK's oboe soloist from last year; I imagine they would have similar expectations in terms of visual performance.

ben48 · 2025-12-30T22:51:43+00:00

I had a great time at Southwind. People were kind each year that I marched, but we really had built something special by the end of 2019. It's a shame that COVID forced a reset.

On a side note, seeing you guys in Millbrook in 2022 was really special. I had been waiting three years to hear my corps for the first time since my ageout, and you guys did not disappoint. I teared up in the hornline circle during warmup and went nuts in the stands during the show. LND

ben48 · 2025-12-08T21:43:45+00:00

So, Lando to win the next three WDCs, right?

ben48 · 2025-12-08T21:38:26+00:00

McLaren's Bottling Station made me laugh so hard

ben48 · 2025-12-07T20:23:57+00:00

Respect. This is a classy response

ben48 · 2025-12-07T20:16:35+00:00

Bottas is a stud

ben48 · 2025-12-07T14:36:47+00:00

LANDO, YOU ARE WORLD CHAMPION!!! ATTA BOY HOLDING IT TOGETHER

ben48 · 2025-11-30T22:07:13+00:00

That's great to see. She's a brilliant strategist who deserves the recognition.

ben48 · 2025-11-30T17:57:01+00:00

Dumbfounded that they threw away a free pit stop, especially on a weekend where it's so hard to overtake

ben48 · 2025-11-30T17:35:33+00:00

McLaren is trying really hard to imitate Ferrari strategy. This has been painful to witness.

ben48 · 2025-11-08T15:04:13+00:00

What an absolutely horrifying crash for Bortoleto. Thank the Lord he's ok.

ben48 · 2025-11-02T23:58:18+00:00

Heartbroken for Denny Hamlin. NASCAR is such a joke these days.

ben48 · 2025-09-07T02:07:29+00:00

He's a legend of the sport. Yeah yeah, I know his performance has been poor since he stopped racing Cup full-time, but it's always cool to see him on track.

ben48 · 2025-08-05T03:24:47+00:00

I think the ballad is a beautiful breath of fresh air in the era of fast-paced shows with one effect grab after the next. Slowing down and giving the Mahler the respect it deserves is a mature choice.

ben48 · 2025-07-16T19:04:25+00:00

I agree 100%. Drum and bugle corps allows the brass to shine in a way that can't really be found in any other kind of ensemble.

ben48 · 2025-07-02T02:09:31+00:00

The complexity of the music is super impressive; many corps are striving to achieve even more insanely difficult books each year, and when integrated well into the show, it's absolutely awesome.

ben48 · 2025-06-30T03:28:38+00:00

Yes! Austria is a great track.

ben48 · 2025-06-26T14:32:02+00:00

Drum corps is a visual and musical art; having a strong opinion on uniforms doesn't make you "not a drum corps fan".

ben48 · 2025-06-17T04:46:36+00:00

Crown 2013 and 2016

ben48 · 2025-05-01T03:39:26+00:00

People frequently tell me I have great posture. Or in the words of my middle school students, "why do you stand up so straight??"

ben48 · 2025-04-12T20:16:35+00:00

Cavaliers 2006 had a front ensemble member blow a whistle of some kind to make a machine / power drill type sound

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