March Moments 2009: March 17 - Wardrobe Malfunctions, Chapter 1

March 17 - Wardrobe Malfunctions, Chapter 1
by Jack Bodzas


(Editor's Note: The title comes from me. I'm sure many of you have other uniform-based stories - send them in already!).


I think it was a Bayonne show. I ripped or split my pants right before we were to enter competition. Both Mrs. Chez and Mrs. Maloney pinned / sewed the rip in question while I still had the trousers on ... drum, shako and all!

Never saw Mr. Kelly laugh so hard. He held it in for quite a while, but he just eventually burst out. The funny / scary part is that they sewed the uniform to my shorts!

Ah, the good old days.+/-



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March Moments 2009: March 10 - Footwear, Chapter 2

March 10 - Footwear, Chapter 2
by Rhonda (Yates) Breen-Simone

(Editor's Note: The first chapter of Footwear appeared on March 8th).

Uniforms, Uniforms!

For those of you who attended the mini reunion you’ll know my heart belongs to the English Riding boot. And Jo has the picture to prove it!

I found them very comfortable to march in, and if I had known about the liquid floor wax, I’m sure Karen wouldn’t have had to give me such a hard time about my shine factor. Still, I have great memories of getting ready for inspection and of stashing a bit of nylons in my boots for quick touch ups (no jokes about stuffing my boots ‘cause I had such skinny legs that my boots would smack my calves).

I loved marching with you guys and I can’t think of a better way to spend the summer.

Thanks for the memories,
Rhonda


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