Saturday, December 20, 2008
Friday, December 19, 2008
Merry Christmas from Bailey the Unknown Reindeer
A friend just sent this to me and I thought it was neat!
So I thought maybe you would like it too!
YORK, PA AIR SHOW 1981
This was the first Air Show that Bill and I worked.Later We played the Lakeland, FL Fly-In for a couple of years.
And an Air Show in Allentown, PA.
1956 RINGLING PROGRAM PART 1
Thanks to Larry Snyder for sending these to Me.Part 2 will follow tomorrow!
Don't forget to click on images so you can read the copy!
MILLS BROS CIRCUS, 1953
The Mills Brothers were from Ohio. They were constantly importing acts fromEurope during the many years that they toured the show.
There was Jack, Jake and Harry.
These pictures were from one of Bill's Albums and I beleive acquired
These pictures were from one of Bill's Albums and I beleive acquired
from Paul Horsman.
They always used the Menagerie as a side show.In fact in 1967, when we had our show, our "big top" was a
former Mills Menagerie Top!
MILLS BROS CIRCUS, 1953
These top two shots had to be in the Side Show-Menagrie
Cradle ActFeel free top identify any of these that you recognize.
MILLS BROS CIRCUS, 1953
This appears the Bulls are ready to perform
I saved this picture for last because it appears to be older than the other onesThis could be when "Burma" was the only elephant the show had.
Maybe one of our Historians could fill us in on this one.
Wednesday, December 17, 2008
GREAT AMERICAN CIRCUS 1981
These pictures were taken in Apopka, Fl early in the season.I beleive this was Allen Hill's first season managing the show for Hoxie.
Which of course He acquired from Hoxie later.
That's Allan's Bus parked on the rightGREENTREE SHOWS--VALDOSTA, GA FAIR 1986
Bill and I always looked forward to the Valdosta Fairfor many reasons. Certainly not grossing any money!
But one of those reasons was to see Mr. Red Parks and his family!
Red could really tell some of the funniest Jokes and stories!
He had worked for James Drew Expo. as a ride super among others.
All these kiddie rides were Green Trees
Green Tree's Castle Bounce
GREENTREE SHOWS--VALDOSTA, GA FAIR 1986
Ride Help Bunkhouse getting a good cleaning from Michael Parks.
I beleive these two units pulled Kiddie Rides
And of course the Dykes Bros. were there!Mr Parks is no Longer with us but I'll never forget him and his family.
His son Mike carries on the Parks tradition, but the show is under a different title now.
