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Happy Cow?

sawyer_finn — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 14:36:18 MDT

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Wisconsin cows are really happy because they have lots of grass and can ice fish. Jealous, the Chicago cows need to drink at pubs.

Fans after the show

sawyer_finn — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 14:34:29 MDT

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OKPeep LovelyLucy & Husband

"Fortune Set"

sawyer_finn — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 14:30:00 MDT

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Sean's back on the drums again!

A Turn around the Stage

sawyer_finn — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 14:26:05 MDT

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Once Sean managed to get back up on stage, he danced with Murray while Alan played Bodhran

The Bono Move

sawyer_finn — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 14:23:54 MDT

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Sean took singing in the rain literally and jumped off stage to join the crowd. Unfortunately security nixed his plans.

"Excursion Around the Bay"

sawyer_finn — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 14:09:42 MDT

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Uniquely mixed with "Singing in the Rain", this was a hilarious version.

Alan Skips

sawyer_finn — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 13:07:24 MDT

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Alan adds a little Gene Kelly flair to "Excursion/Singing in the rain"

Signing Meri Mac

sawyer_finn — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 12:52:01 MDT

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She truly was a good sport and had a smile on her face after surviving the song.

Signing Meri Mac

sawyer_finn — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 12:49:41 MDT

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The band did warn her! She was superb at it and fun to watch!

The Tour Bus

sawyer_finn — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 12:47:10 MDT

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Love the pun! (Icebergs in the picture with the tag, "The Coolest Show on Earth".

Alan & Sean 4

sawyer_finn — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 12:46:29 MDT

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City lights & Crowd

sawyer_finn — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 12:45:24 MDT

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Alan remarked that even though the weather was poor, the view was beautiful.

Alan, Sean, & Bob

sawyer_finn — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 12:43:10 MDT

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Bob skips!

Alan & Sean 3

sawyer_finn — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 12:38:57 MDT

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Alan & Murray

sawyer_finn — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 12:38:12 MDT

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"England" 3

sawyer_finn — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 12:35:59 MDT

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Bob steps back from the mic while Sean is singing.

"England" 2

sawyer_finn — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 12:34:53 MDT

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Alan poses 2

sawyer_finn — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 00:07:30 MDT

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Alan poses

sawyer_finn — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 00:01:11 MDT

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Probably my fave picture, esp since I got the FF lady and the Celtic Fest logo in the background

Alan poses

sawyer_finn — Sun, 14 Sep 2008 23:52:38 MDT

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Alan & Sean 2

sawyer_finn — Sun, 14 Sep 2008 23:44:17 MDT

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Alan & Sean

sawyer_finn — Sun, 14 Sep 2008 23:33:50 MDT

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"England"

sawyer_finn — Sun, 14 Sep 2008 23:07:47 MDT

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Sean & Bob

sawyer_finn — Sun, 14 Sep 2008 22:49:10 MDT

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"When I am King"

sawyer_finn — Sun, 14 Sep 2008 22:33:21 MDT

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GBS 2

sawyer_finn — Sun, 14 Sep 2008 22:21:42 MDT

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GBS

sawyer_finn — Sun, 14 Sep 2008 22:14:31 MDT

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Donkey Riding

sawyer_finn — Sun, 14 Sep 2008 22:00:22 MDT

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Let's get this party started!

GBS is introduced

sawyer_finn — Sun, 14 Sep 2008 21:47:34 MDT

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Change over

sawyer_finn — Sun, 14 Sep 2008 21:43:23 MDT

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Two great bands means two great crews. Within 15 minutes, they had the Elders equipment off the stage and GBS's up and ready to go for the show!

The Elders 3

sawyer_finn — Sun, 14 Sep 2008 21:19:57 MDT

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The Elders 2

sawyer_finn — Sun, 14 Sep 2008 21:08:31 MDT

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Hmmm...we thought the bass player looked a little like Dana Carvey.

The Elders

sawyer_finn — Sun, 14 Sep 2008 20:55:36 MDT

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Guiness in the Rain

sawyer_finn — Sun, 14 Sep 2008 20:44:57 MDT

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Raindrops in my beer and I've still got a smile?

Fans ready to dance

sawyer_finn — Sun, 14 Sep 2008 20:33:19 MDT

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Still smiling and ready to go!

ChiTownKim & Nudles23

sawyer_finn — Sun, 14 Sep 2008 20:21:42 MDT

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Soggy Fans preshow

sawyer_finn — Sun, 14 Sep 2008 20:14:38 MDT

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OKPeeps kj415 & barbekresla standing in the center

Puddle Sweeping 4

sawyer_finn — Sun, 14 Sep 2008 20:06:32 MDT

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Some jobs just never end!

Puddle Sweeping 3

sawyer_finn — Sun, 14 Sep 2008 19:56:56 MDT

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Heave away by's!

Puddle Sweeping 2

sawyer_finn — Sun, 14 Sep 2008 19:47:05 MDT

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Way-hey and away we go, puddle sweeping, puddle sweeping! Note the third guy from the left waving? I think he was the crew's shanty man.

Puddle Sweeping

sawyer_finn — Sun, 14 Sep 2008 19:34:32 MDT

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Festival workers used various brooms to try and keep sidewalks clear of the more massive "people swallowing" puddles.