THIS BLOG IS DEDICATED TO MY TWIN BROTHER, BILL DYKES (1943-1995). WE WERE NOT ONLY BROTHERS BUT PARTNERS IN BUSINESS AND BEST FRIENDS! AND TO ALL THE "BUTCHERS" THAT HAVE PASSED ON TO THE BIG LOT IN THE SKY!


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Wednesday, November 19, 2008

SAN DIEGO STREET FAIR (TLAXCALA, MEXICO)

Specialty Stand--Fuzzy Balls??
Pirate DVD Stand---Anything goes in Mexico. I got a copy of the latest Superman movie for
15 Pesos--That's a Buck Fifty


SAN DIEGO STREET FAIR (TLAXCALA, MEXICO)

Cotton Candy Stand--The Pan is a wash tub, the candy machine works with butane gas
I think this would be called a count store


SAN DIEGO STREET FAIR (TLAXCALA, MEXICO)

Roll the Marbles and count your points!
Traditional Candies


SAN DIEGO STREET FAIR (TLAXCALA, MEXICO)

The Main Church Of San Diego
Street Candy Vendor


Tuesday, November 18, 2008


Al G. Barnes Circus was an American circus run by Alpheus George Barnes Stonehouse.
Stonehouse started the show in 1895 with a pony, a phonograph, a stereopticon.[1] His circus was purchased by the American Circus Corporation in 1929 and was merged with the Sells-Floto Circus, John Robinson Shows, and Sparks Circus. That same year John Nicholas Ringling bought out the American Circus Corporation and folded all the performers into his Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus. [2]
One of their more famous animals was Black Diamond, an Indian elephant whose unpredictable temper resulted in the deaths of four people.
from wikipedia

ROGER BOYD, JR.


Here's Roger Boyd, Jr. doing a sideshow opening on the Hoxie Show.

SHOW TITLES FROM THE PAST #1







SHOW TITLES FROM THE PAST #2







Sunday, November 16, 2008


The "miracle" of Christmas is repeated over and over again through the joy of caring and sharing.The traditional red kettle is an integral part of the Christmas scene, with millions of dollars donated each year to aid needy families, seniors, and the homeless, in keeping with the spirit of the season.Donations provide Christmas dinners, clothing, and toys for families in need. Financial assistance also helps with basic necessities, along with seasonal aid. Families of prisoners often are included.Volunteers distribute gifts to shut-ins in hospitals and nursing homes, and shelters are open for sit-down dinners. The Salvation Army endeavors to bring spiritual light and love to those it serves at Christmas so that the real meaning of the season is not forgotten.Many families receive aid over a period of months after the Christmas season as well, people struggling with difficult family, emotional, or employment problems.

SUNDAY MORNING MIRTH





GREAT CIRCUS PARADE PHOTOS

Here's some more of the series of circus parade photos that were taken by the late Bill Elbirn.
Sorry I don't know what the year was.
I do know that these are the Tony Diano Elephants.









GREAT CIRCUS PARADE #2












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