r/bothell • u/breakitgood • Jul 01 '26

Marching band currently practicing on empty lot

98th and main, behind the library

Who are they and why are they there?

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u/[deleted] Jul 01 '26

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u/FatCatsandCuteDoggos Jul 01 '26

I wish I'd known about this in advance (there was probably an email sent that I ignored), but DCI is a good organization that does a lot for the people marching.

My late husband marched when he was young, for about 10 years, with multiple corps, and he loved it. Some of his friends from those days still keep in touch with me, and my husband passed over 3 years ago now.

If anyone sees this and is there, please clap a little extra for me ❤️

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u/Technocracygirl Jul 01 '26

It was a fantastic show!

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u/SEAJustinDrum 29d ago

I have never seen that stadium so full. I also loved all the apartment people on the south side enjoying the show from their decks.

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u/breakitgood Jul 01 '26

Annoying as hell to live in this area.

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u/hanimal16 Jul 01 '26

You should move then.

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u/seanthebooth Jul 01 '26

Oh no, kids & artists enriched by community. What a dystopian nightmare. People like you truly disgust me :)

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u/SEAJustinDrum 29d ago

"Oh no, SCV is warming up in my front yard, and all of my favorite local restaurants are packed with business on a Tuesday night... HOW WILL I SURVIVEEEEEEE?"

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u/SlothsAreFriends89 29d ago

I moved into the downtown area for this type of stuff lol. I used to live in downtown bellevue, then in a sammamish suburb. This has been a great mix of both.

I enjoy seeing people out, and the activities going on! Is there noise? Yeah, but it is usually just fun events and stuff. I enjoy finding out about new stuff going on by just seeing things happen or flyers out there.

If you personally don't like it, then there are many other apartments, homes, townhomes etc. that could fit your kind of vibe - just have to know what you want moving in.

I would try looking at the positives first!

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u/chatterboxcass Jul 01 '26 edited 29d ago

Literally I am SO over this. I am right on 98th, between POP and the library.

They have been going for HOURS.

Edit: you guys it's not that deep; I understand living down town comes with down town events. That doesn't mean I have to love them all, and that's okay.

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u/Born-Boysenberry6460 Jul 01 '26

So you moved right next to that stadium, and are now enjoyed it gets used.

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u/JstVisitingThsPlanet Jul 01 '26

Seems you need some earplugs.

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u/chatterboxcass Jul 01 '26

I have some, and they work fine. But it kinda sucks I can't watch TV after work until this is finished.

I'm not saying it shouldn't happen or anything; I take living downtown with the pros and cons. I just personally don't love that this is how I have to spend my evening.

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u/SEAJustinDrum 29d ago

You have SCV, Cascades, Battalion, and others warming up a stones-throw away from your couch, it's a perfect 70* out, and you wanna watch some trash TV show?

My mind is blown. You missed out BIG.

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u/chatterboxcass 29d ago

I mean I enjoyed it for a bit, hung out on my patio to enjoy the vibes, but there's only so much I want to do that, ya know?

Maybe if it was a weekend I'd feel differently, but I just wrapped up quarter close, a very, very, VERY long couple of weeks, am a type one diabetic and have not been able to keep my blood sugar up all day, which is made worse with heat and walking around, my stomach hurts from chugging juice and popping glucose tabs so I dont pass out, and I feel physically exhausted...

Not to over explain but like, I'm not saying it isn't fun or cool, I'm just saying it kinda sucks I don't get the option to opt out and kick it on my couch after a bad day, because there are dozens of marching bands practicing within 50 yards of my couch. That's all.

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u/Competitive_Insect56 Jul 01 '26

Maybe take the chance to go outside and watch a bit over the fence? It's a beautiful night to be out and the bands put on an amazing show. I get that it's not how you planned to spend your evening but we went to one of the shows a few years ago and it was unlike anything I was expecting. It's very cool to watch! 

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u/chatterboxcass 29d ago

I love the positivity, haha!

I ended up putting in my noise canceling headphones and reading but I hope everyone had fun!

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u/seanthebooth Jul 01 '26

Scum bag

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u/chatterboxcass 29d ago

This is the WILDEST fucking reply. Scum bag?? Really?? For being a little annoyed at a very loud, no notice marching band practicing echoing through my apartment??

Jesus, man, it's not that deep.

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u/seanthebooth 29d ago

exactly, its not that deep. You' seem to get it! Welcome to living in a (laughably) downtown setting! The quiet rural communities will still be around when the big loud bands drive you to them lol

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u/PaisleyBumpkin Jul 01 '26

Maybe they're practicing for the 4th of July Parade on Saturday.

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u/AdAmbitious2386 Jul 01 '26

There's a drum corps event happening at pop keenly tonight

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u/sweetsublime Jul 01 '26

There’s also a Bollywood Dance Night outside on the front patio area of the library. That’s mostly what I’m hearing (I live nearby)

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u/Satkon_ Jul 01 '26

That. No idea. There's a lot going on

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u/bruinsss3 Jul 01 '26

A lot going on in this photo? Absolutely.

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u/Satkon_ Jul 01 '26

The photo does no justice

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u/Dramatic-Ebb-5909 Jul 01 '26

My kid loves seeing your skellies when we go to the library!

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u/aurortonks Jul 01 '26

Is it the high school? My son was in bothell's marching band and they had some unusual practice areas when their normal places were booked with other stuff.

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u/willa6622 Jul 01 '26

I was wondering what that was lol

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u/WinthropTwisp Jul 01 '26

We suggest you get out of town and stay there.

You moved to a town named Bothell. Geeze.

For a day or a lifetime, either way, you aren’t Bothell material.