I experimented a bit more and found if I put it before my "syntax on" and color ...

		wollw on March 6, 2013 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Vim Git Gutter I experimented a bit more and found if I put it before my "syntax on" and color scheme setup lines it doesn't work, but if I put it after them the fix works. Raticide's comment clued me in.