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2012 Highlights

By erik | Published: December 31, 2012
2012 is almost over so what will I remember most about this year? I launched jkire.com – otherwise you’d be reading this list on tumblr or something! Kirbie just reminded me that she was here in Denver for New Year’s Eve last year, unfortunately that couldn’t happen again this year, but I spent a week in Portland with [...]
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Gatorade for Drum Corps – Partial Powder Packets

By erik | Published: November 9, 2012
Elaborate: Only use whole packets. Dealing with open partially used powder packets is just asking for trouble. Open powder packets are a huge hassle. Maybe you don’t mind hunting down a ziplock bag or a bag clip to hopefully keep the powder contained. This powder has had a taste of freedom and will stop at nothing [...]
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Gatorade for Drum Corps – Mixing Sequence

By erik | Published: October 27, 2012
Elaborate: Ice -> Powder -> Water -> Stir. Any other order and you’re asking for trouble. For best results don’t deviate from this order of events. First toss in a couple gallons of ice. Putting the ice in first means that it will cool down the water as you fill. “But that will make the ice [...]
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Gatorade for Drum Corps – Watered Down Flavors

By erik | Published: October 20, 2012
Elaborate: Some flavors taste better watered down than others. There are two main reasons to water down your Gatorade mix: save money and avoid dealing with partial packets. Watering down also naturally occurs when the ice in your mix melts. Gatorade’s instructions suggest you place a gallon of ice in a sealed plastic bag in [...]
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Gatorade for Drum Corps

By erik | Published: October 19, 2012
The following are a few guidelines based on five summers of experience on tour with the Blue Devils. Some flavors taste better watered down than others. (read more) Ice -> Powder -> Water -> Stir. Any other order and you’re asking for trouble. (read more) Only use whole packets. Dealing with open partially used powder [...]
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