Never thought I would wear a dress!

[ken&ellen]

Come to Savannah and enjoy the show.

[dalej]

Ken,

Come on, you have to tell more then that! What's going on?

[ken&ellen]

I joined the Savannah Pipe & Drum and in the picture Ellen & I are about to participate in the second largest St. Patricks parade in the country. Okay we already did it,but in the picture we were getting ready. I have played the drums for over 50 years and they needed drummers. Ellen is the photog & banner carrier. Scottish games this weekend.

[rmboies]

Very Cool Ken and Ellen! We have missed hearing from you two! I see the Semper Fi guys are in the background so you had good company. So, tell us, what is really under those kilts???

Debi and Bob-00 when you knew him--LOL

[Will Garner]

Ken,

The uniform of the band behind you looks like it is the Virginia Tech Marching Band, The "Highty Tighties", don't ask me where that came from but that is the name they are known by. There previously was a marching band competition in the U S Presidential Inaugural Parades. VT won so many times they quit having the competition. If those uniforms are the band from VT then you got to see some very precise drill formations as part of the parade.

[lewpopp]

JDUB wanted me to ask this cuz he's too shy.

What does a Scotsman wear under his Kilt?

[jonnie]

Will,

I believe you are looking at the uniforms of the United States Marine Corps Drum and Bugle Corps. I doubt if the drilling will be more precise.

John

[ken&ellen]

The men behind me are the real Marines. Although their duty station is to be a member of that band, they are, according to the Sgt.Major, combat ready.
Most of the members have been to Iraq & Afghanistan to perform for the troops. It was an honor to meet and talk to these young people serving so proudly as Marines do. Ken & Ellen

[MangoMike]

Ken,

Glad to hear from you.

Good to see you're not dead.

Keep in touch. We miss you.

Mango

[michaeldterry]

Will,

I believe you are looking at the uniforms of the United States Marine Corps Drum and Bugle Corps. I doubt if the drilling will be more precise.

John

John - not the USMC Drum & Bugle Corps (the uniform color, the Sousaphones, the trombone, and the upright baritone horn give it away). The "Commandant's Own" Marine Drum & Bugle Corps march all bell front valved brass instruments including over the shoulder contrabass horns (not wrap-around Sousaphones). This picture shows one of the traditional Marine bands.

For reference, here is a picture of the real USMC Drum & Bugle Corps at one of their more than 300 annual appearances.