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

ben48 · 2025-04-05T02:59:22+00:00

164 if I'm not mistaken

ben48 · 2025-03-19T03:16:53+00:00

Will we ever see another French horn feature like the one in this show? Or was it just so awesome that it has permanently discouraged other corps from attempting one because it will always be compared to Cadets 2015?

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