From Portsmouth, RI

Greetings from Portsmouth, RI. We are practicing today at Portsmouth, RI HS just a few hundred yards from where the first settlement was built in Portsmouth in 1638. The windmill marks the spot on the highest point at the north end of Aquidneck Island. The entire island was occupied by the British for a portion of the revolution so history is everywhere!

The corps had free day in downtown Boston yesterday and the equipment was moved down to our current site. The Bristo, RIl show and fireworks is tonite. Again meeting Phantom Regiment, Bluecoats, and tonite also Crown I think..

So far the shows have been very productive as you have all seen by the scores but we are still leaving alot on the practice field--so I am expecting great things as the corps learns to deliver their best on the show field.

The weather went from mid-90's to 50 as we moved North into New York. It has remained very dry and cool for the last couple of days although it is going to get hot again for the 4th.

We will watch a nice fireworks display tonite after the Bristol show, then it is off to Lynn, MA for housing and the New Bedford, MA parade tommorrow.

Enjoy the pix.

PS: Thanks to Michelle B. for the GREAT chocolate chip cookies. All the volunteers are enjoying them as a special treat.

Curt