Eternal Band Geeks

Nathan is done with school - and thus done with band and I was looking forward to a fall that didn't include football games.  (Unless of course we wanted to go...as spectators only)  Well, that all changed when Dr Rohrer asked me to be the band photographer and for us to make the movie again this year.  We said yes and have had quite a good time.  We still know enough people in the band that it is fun - plus it gives us something to do with our time. 

Our first gig as official band techie geeks. :)

There are several facets of this gig that are neat-o.  First: The press pass.  With this one piece of laminated paper on a lanyard around my neck I can go anywhere I want.  On the field, out the back gates, the press box.  Second: The press box.  Nathan has to go up ontop of the pressbox each show to record the pre-game and halftime shows.  I took photos from up there this last game - and it is not a place to go if you are afraid of heights.  It is WAAAAYY up there (see pic), BUT on the way back down through the actual press box we get food....and not just any food...catered meals from local restaurants.  So I snap some pics of the band, grab a bite and then make my way back to the opposite side of the stadium to get some candid shots in the stands.  Third: Freedom.  After halftime we can take off if we want.  Or we can stay if we want.  When we were in the band we had to stay until the end of the game (which is oftentimes painful because our team SUCKS) and then play the fight song and then trudge ALL the way back to the FAR parking lot where they make us park.

This is us yesterday

Overall, it is a pretty sweet gig. :)