Only thing I’m anxious about is I’ll be taking the whole shamisen as a carryon. I’m hoping I won’t have to explain the bachi and that whole thing…
Honestly I wouldn’t trust leaving something as valuable as a shamisen to the baggage handlers anyways. Just tell the security dudes the bachi is some kind of ninja weapon
I did manage to get the day off, so I will be seeing you there assuming I don’t get lost or have car trouble.
Hey Cody! I’m here at the airport. Security went fine! They did take a long time scanning it. I got so nervous! But he just had to do the radiation swab thing, didn’t even check the bachi.
Whoop! Boarding starts. Off I go! Looking forward to meeting you!
A while back I flew to Japan Fest in Atlanta and ended up buying a bonsai tree, which I had to stuff into my carry on luggage. I nervously glanced over at the security guard as he stared at my bag going by with the obvious outline of a tree in it. He looked at me and said “Don’t worry. We’re looking for bombs, not trees.”
Things going well! Yesterday assisted the Wadaiko Academy (students of Ronin Taiko) with making platforms for the taiko players (and potentially myself?) to stand on while performing. They are really nice folks!
Then this morning, took care of some Bachido business with the nudist on me lap.
Isn’t he! Probably the most lovable cats I’ve ever met. I’m normally not a big fan of cats. One moment they like you, the next moment they won’t give you the time of day with their eyes. Anyhow, this feline is quite an exception.
At LAX, headed back home. Wow, has been a very awesome week and two amazing concerts. My thanks to Ronin Taiko, the Wadaiko Academy, Polynesian Proud Productions and Conrad Itchener!
We managed to get a bit of relaxing in yesterday. After unloading everything, we headed out to see the fabulous mermaid show which Bachido / Ronin Taiko member Medusirena Marina runs at the Wreck Bar! Ka-Pow!
