 The three tigers were just started in the training process about 5 weeks ago by this old fat used to be tiger trainer, Bob Cline. While I'm not travelling with the show, I've worked with them several times in between being employed and living 3 1/2 hours away. Bob Childress has been working them by following my example. Gang, this is a fine small show, that offers a great family circus with a big and little act, a camel routine, Bill Brickle as Ringmaster and dog trainer and others. They packed them in at Lancaster last night. I can only hope for grassy lots and good crowds for them. If anyone has ever met Bob Childress, you know this is a fine outfit. With the purchase of a working man's bunkhouse this spring, the show is travelling on 6 show owned units and the performers privately owned trailer rigs. Bob Cline  |
Saturday, March 31, 2007
Lewis & Clark Circus #5
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Bob-- You are so right-- Bob Childress is a super guy. I have known him for 30 years, and he is fulfilling his dream as a circus owner.
I wish him THE BEST OF LUCK, and may all his days be, circus days, and may he have many grassy lots.
Hey Bob, stick around long enough, and we all get fat and used. Best wishes, your friend, Wade Burck
Is this Ringmaster the original Bill Brickle, formerly of Polack, Gil Gray, et al?
Bob: This looks to be a hell of a stout arena. Please describe the construction specs on it. Thanks.
At 80 some years of age, I am guessing you are right Roger.
Bob
This is the old Allen Bros. Circus arena. You won't believe this when I tell you, but it is only 9 feet tall, 42" wide sections, and 23 feet across. Talk about tight. It is 1" square steel tubing with a piece of flat stock welded across as the cross brace. The seats attach to the arena so they are about 18" off the ground. I'm currently getting some price quotes for them for a chain link type arena in a 6' wide section x 13' tall x 35 feet across, as well as building a 1" square tubing frame with the cable interior. I might even shop around for a real good used arena for them. Obviously, Bob will make the choice that best suits their needs. Hope this helps Roger.
Bob
What is he asking for this arena?
Why not get Bob Childress to make you an arena? He builds big carnival wheels,so this should be easy.I had the opportunity to be his Purchasing Agent/Front Door on Hendricks Bros when he used the Billy Martin performers.He and his wife Margaret are grat people. Bill Galloway,Rochester,NY
Bob, just one suggestion:
We need to design you a better costume for your act.
Jean and Robert Spivey
is that bobby melhoff as cageboy?
Bob's wardrobe is right off the Ken and Nicole Show. Elephant department loaned it to Bob.
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