Saturday, Feb 7

Saturday was a big day, only slightly dampened by the wet weather. The daytime activity -- the famous Ajax USA History Tour -- was shortened but not cancelled, which speaks volumes for the fanatical attendees and their fearless leader, Menno Pot. And the evening activity -- the 3-in-1 Birthday party for Bastiaan, Jim and Menno -- was a blast!

Johan Cruyff's first house, in the bunker-like "Concrete Village" of Betondorp in the shadow of De Meer stadium.

For more photos of the History Tour, visit David Keyes photo page now!

The 3-in-1 Birthday Party gets cooking, with party-goers enjoying the fast-flowing beer and cool music spun by our own DJ Jazzy Menno! (How long before he edits this page to remove that nickname?) Menno, Bastiaan and friends did an excellent job of decorating the place and getting everything ready...

Menno, mixing tunes...

Pissed, old and happy!

They'll let anyone in this place! A motley crew of party-goers from Philadelphia, New Jersey and jolly ol' Engerlund.

 
Jim shares a toast with Monique Janse of Ajax.nl and her friend Ruud.