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Paris 2004

Datteln 2002

The last time the Band visited Datteln was in 1997, and so when an invitation to appear at Karneval 2002 was received, it didn't take long to decide to accept it! There was a certain amount of apprehension however, mostly concerning the journey. Some of us were a bit worried what the ferry crossing might be like, and in February, there's always the chance of poor road conditions. In the event, all went well in spite of the gale force winds which swept across the UK for what seemed like a solid fortnight up to (and including) the day we left.
Here are a few photographic memories of the weekend.

Arriving at the Haus Frieding
after 12 hours on the road it was great to be there - especially when our old friend Martin was there to greet us with a welcome drink
on stage in the Stadthalle
the first of three performances by the Band
all together now!
Sunday morning in Datteln's Market Square
Waiting for the procession to start. Talking about having a new uniform, how about something like that the lads on the left of the picture are wearing?
ooh my head!
what do they put in that beer?
any chance of a lift?
junior band members trying to get a ride on one the floats in the big parade in Recklinghausen.
the last night party