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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Tuesday, July 28, 2009

MORE NEWS FROM THE DELAWARE STATE FAIR

Front page of this morning's Delaware State News Don't forget: Click on image to read!



CHINCOTEAGUE PONY PENNING TOMORROW!

Saltwater Cowboys lead the Chincoteague ponies to the holding pen on the south end of Assateague Island Monday morning.
From the Salisbury, MD Daily Times

TAYLOR & SONS AMUSEMENTS#1 (LARRY SNYDER)

Yesterday I had quite a nice surprise!
Larry Snyder and his better half Nancy stopped by for a visit.
They were on their way down to the Delaware State Fair and
stopped by to check on Me.
Larry brought these pictures for Me to post.
They were taken last week at the Washington County, MD Fair.
Taylor & Son's Amusements is out of Annapolis, MD.
And of course it's owned by the Charles Taylor family
and managed by son Cliff Taylor.
Cliff's brother Cleve also has games on the show.
The show hadn't been on the road the last several years but
is back this year. Charles Taylor, Family Patriot, operating the Merry-Go-Round
Larry Snyder's Popcorn Wagon

LARRY PUT SOME FLAGS ON IT!


By George!
That's Mr Taylor running the Moon Bounce!




TAYLOR & SONS AMUSEMENTS #2 (FROM LARRY SNYDER)

Mrs. Taylor working the Duck Pond.
Wayne Chamber's Balloon Dart




More of Wayne's Balloon Dart










A.E.B. AMUSEMENTS #1 (FROM LARRY SNYDER)

A.E.B. Amusements is out of Easton, PA.
Owned and operated by Aaron & Archie Brotzman.
The pictures were taken by Larry Snyder at a Memorial Day Celebration
in Friedensburg, PA.


One of Larry's Games.
That's his right hand man Max ready for ACTION!


Larry Snyder & Aaron Brotzman




A.E.B. AMUSEMENTS #2 ( FROM LARRY SNYDER)
















COMMENT FOR THE "CREEP"!

FIRST OF ALL THIS MORNING I'D LIKE TO THANK YOU FOR THE COMMENTS ON YESTERDAY'S POST.
I'M ALSO POSTING THIS E-MAIL THAT RON FINCH SENT TO
ME YESTERDAY.
Dick:
I had no idea what a terrible person you are until I read the blog comment today!!!! How sad that someone would take time to write such a thing about someone they do not even know!!!!Hope all is going well for you!!!!!
Ron Finch

Monday, July 27, 2009

I'M A CREEP?

You are a creep for hosting such a horrible blog. ...
You are a creep for hosting such a horrible blog. By the way, George Bernard Shaw would be furious that you are using his quotes on this circus blog. He HATED animal abusers and was a strict vegetarian!!!!! A famous quote from him was "Animals are my friends, and I don't eat my friends". The sooner your wretched blog is gone, the better. You are promoting animal abuse. Please visit www.circuses.com for more information on the crap you are promoting. Publish Reject (Anonymous) 7/27/09
I couldn't resist posting this just to show what kind of people
belong to PETA.
I sure didin't know that I had posted any quotes from George Bernard Shaw!
(Not knowingly)
Sir or Madame, whichever it might be, you have your opinion, I have mine!
PLEASE STOP TRYING TO CRAM IT DOWN OUR THROATS!
Actually this just shows Me what a coward you are for not signing your name.

DELAWARE STATE NEWS PHOTO PAGE 7-27-09

Click on page to enlarge!

COLE BROS HUMAN CANNON BALLS (FROM CIRCUS VERNE)

Click on Post title to take you there!

COLE CROS CIRCUS (FROM CIRCUS VERNE)

9.5 HOURS

Elated at the prospect of having TV coverage to kick-off the first of its two, New York City appearances, Cole Bros. officials realized that making this happen would require overcoming nearly insurmountable challenges in record time.

“Is it possible for the circus to give an 8:00 p.m. show on Sunday night, tear down, drive 78 miles, across Long Island and NYC, arrive in Staten Island and get the tent set up by 5:30 a.m. on Monday morning?” they wondered.


John Pugh thought that maybe--if all went well--the tent might get up on time.


The remarkable managers and crew personnel accomplished even more than he hoped they could.By 5:30 a.m. on Monday morning, they had built the circus, complete with Big Top, lights, rigging and seats.Cole Bros. Circus comprises numerous stars; many of whom work quietly behind the scenes producing feats as amazing as those exhibited in and above the ring. Today, we celebrate them and their extraordinary achievement.

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