And, Starbucks closed. We ended up in the hospital.

Cynde said it best. The community of winterguard pays for the girls to perform, then pay for the trips, then pay for admission to see the girls perform, and of course pay for food. It's a lot of money for 5 minute performances (and a lot of work, too: the floors, the waiting time, the patience necessary to watch so many performances to music meant for a funeral.

Ah, but it is as it is, and last night I ended up driving one of the girls to a hospital because she took a blade to her head at the end of the performance. Stitches weren't necessary, but that was the recommendation of EMS. Why they didn't take her there is beyond me.

While there, a parent from the team was also admitted for passing out in a lady's bathroom. Although the Northstars made finals, the trip has exhausted everyone.

I did, however, see Louisville and Syracuse win. And today, I drive home.