--- MRB's Boston Road Trip: June 2 through June 6, 2004 ---
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An excited trio. Still an excited trio. Saying goodbye to Kelly. Oops. Mike must of said something bad to Kelly. Phew! Mike can sure sweet talk.
Okay, we can leave. Jerome has his map. We made it to our first stop for gas safely. Back on the road...happy and awake. That didn't last long. Poor Mike's on his own. Coming up on 600 miles and daybreak.
The daylight doesn't seem to be bothering Jerome. Mike's had enough...what a trooper. Mike's so tired he's not sure if he's grouchy or happy. Jerome, on the other hand, appears happy and well rested. Nice try. Couldn't get a picture of Mike sleeping --- yet.
Andy Keesan (left) and Joe Merrick behind the counter at the shop. View of Boston driving in on the Expressway from the South Shore. View #2 of Boston driving in on the Expressway from the South Shore. Oops. The camera went off accidentally, eloquently capturing the well-roundeness of the city...don't you think? Mike and Jerome in front of the Old North Church.
Another shot of the happy tourists in front of the Old North Church. The Old North Church. Jerome with his buddy Paul Revere. Jerome and Paul again. Jerome and John in front of Paul Revere's house. Unfortunately, Paul wasn't home.
Another shot of Jerome and John in front of Paul's house. Mussels appetizer at Bucca's. Quincy Market, commonly referred to as Faneuil Hall Market Place.
Arriving at the Avedis Zildjian Cymbal company. Look Mom, we're famous! Summary of the manufacturing process. Louis Bellson's drum set. Louis Bellson's drum set.
Louis Bellson's drum set. Louis Bellson's drum set. Elvin Jones' drum set. Elvin Jones' drum set. Ringo Star's drum set.
Ringo Star's drum set. Joey Kramers drum set (Aerosmith). Gene Krupa's drum set. Gene Krupa's drum set. Buddy Rich's drum set.
Buddy Rich's drum set. Buddy Rich's drum set. Buddy Rich display just as you enter the Drummer's Lounge. Mike and Jerome with Aaron Jackson. John with Aaron Jackson.
Jerome in front of ????? John trying out cymbals in the Drummer's Lounge. Jim McGathy, Jerome, and John in the Drummer's Lounge. Jim McGathy helping John select cymbals. Jim McGathy and Andy Keesan helping John select cymbals.
John with Andy Keesan. John with Andy Keesan. John with Jim McGathy. John with Jim McGathy. John with Craigie Zildjian, CEO of Avedis Zildjian Cymbal company.
Inside Dick DiCenso's Drum Shop. Dick DiCenso's Drum Shop: Jerome, John, Mom, Dad, and Andy. Mike, Jerome, John, Mom, Dad, and Andy.
The Prudential building. The John Hancock Building. A beautiful church reflecting in the John Hancock building. A beautiful church reflecting in the John Hancock building. The State House on Capital Hill.
Where Paul Revere is buried. Beautiful Boston architecture -- where new and old co-exist quite nicely. Beautiful Boston architecture -- where new and old co-exist quite nicely. Beautiful Boston architecture -- where new and old co-exist quite nicely. Along The Waterfront.
Along The Waterfront. Along The Waterfront. Along The Waterfront, looking out into the harbor. Mike getting in a late night practice session...cool outfit. Jerome getting in a late night practice session.
A Navy Museum. Mike and Jerome on boat to Boston. View of Boston from Boston Harbor. Another view of Boston from the Harbor. Another view of Boston from the Harbor.
Another view of Boston from the Harbor. Another view of Boston from the Harbor. Another view of Boston from the Harbor. Another view of Boston from the Harbor. Another view of Boston from the Harbor.
Another view of Boston from the Harbor. The Custom House. Mike checking in with Pam. Jerome down at The Waterfront. Down by The Waterfront --- John being goofy.
John and Jerome singing 'Walk This Way!' Along the Waterfront. Along the Waterfront. Along the Waterfront. Along the Waterfront.
Along the Waterfront. Woah!! Check out the tourist from Indiana and the pregnant bald guy! This was Mike's pick of the lot! A Clipper ship in Boston Harbor. A picture for Jerome's son Quincy.
David and Laurie in Mom & Dad's kitchen. Mom! David and Joseph hanging out with Laurie, Jerome, and me. Laurie and David. Jerome enjoying just hanging out.
Surprise! Happy Birthday Mom. Joseph, Mom, Dad, and David. Mom and her boys. Joseph, Laurie, Me, Mom, Dad, and David. Joseph, Laurie, Me, Mom, Dad, and David.
A tired but very happy MRB.
Caught the man of steel snoozing away! Two for two. The new set of drums and cymbals. The new set of drums and cymbals. The new set of drums and cymbals.