RBBB 1963/ Axel Gautier #1

I first went to work for the Felds in October of 1973, I came into Venice Qtrs. to replace Hugo Schmitt who was retiring and I took over the 18 elephants destined for the Ringling Circus World Park in Davenport, Fla. In November the Blue Show came in and went right into rehersal for the new show and in December the Red Show returned making a total of 54 elephants on the grounds. We never left for Circus World until February so I got to see both units come and go, as well as a good look at how a new show is put together. Pretty heady stuff for a mud show guy such as myself.