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After 11 hours in the air and 2 hours in the bus, this band of tourists was ready for grog in Atsugi, Japan. |
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The two Terrys and Mike enjoy a pint after the long plane and bus ride to NAF Atsugi. |
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Jack Wride gets his drums all set up, just as the rain comes and the show is moved indoors. |
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Last minute fine tuning backstage before the big gig. |
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"Oh, here we are in Paddy's land, a land of high renown." Music and Guinness overflowed during the celebration. |
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The kids get a ride on the MTA. |
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The traditional Irish corn beef and cabbage with an Asian twist--corn dogs. |
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Band on stage at NAF Atsugi. |
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Terry Fleming teaches the crowd some authentic Irish dance steps. |
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Terry Fleming the choreographer teaches the crowd a simple Irish Dance |
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A row and a rucktion soon began. |
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Studio 54 had nothing on Club Trilogy that night. |
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Julie liked Japan so much, she took a day job selling Pocari Sweat, whatever that is. |
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Later on, the band went to Tokyo and played at an Irish bar called Scruffy Murphys where there just happened to be a jam night. |
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They couldn't get off of that train... |
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Many thanks to our tour guides Brian (the Smurf) Callahan and Mazie Hollenbaugh. |
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Drummer Jack in the streets of Tokyo |
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The cherry blossoms bloomed early in honor of Saint Patrick's Day this year in Japan. |
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Strangers in a strange land |
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Art, Mike and Terry F at Kamakura |
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Music greats Terry Doyle and James Brown play paper, rock, scissors in the Tokyo airport. Terry is the one on the left. |
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