first home game

tonight was the first home game for the marching band, and it was a rainy mess.  the band spent most of the pre-game below the stands keeping out of the rain.  the game started as scheduled, with drizzle falling and a very soggy, slick field. but still the band could not get out their instruments.  at the top of the 2nd quarter, there was a small break in the sky, and they all proceeded to prepare for the halftime show.  but soon after the instrument truck was unloaded, there was a large flash of lightning, and the band director called it done.  he couldn't risk the kids' safety no matter how badly they all wanted to march.  so, we'll try again at next week's home game... :-(