Monday, September 24, 2007

Carden Elephants


Scan000010221, originally uploaded by bucklesw1.

Seen during the 45 minute intermission at the Detroit Shrine Circus, the State of the Art, rack 'em and stack 'em round up.

4 comments:

Anonymous said...

Before the popularity of elephant rides "trainers" made about 2 to 3 bills a week. With rides some of them became affluent and some owners became wealthy and Shriners became even more greedy.

GaryHill said...

We had as many as 5 working the crowds at Circus World at one time, and didn't get to charge a penny! Capt, this morning I was looking through some old photos and came across some of Roy Wells giving rides with "Viola" at Kelly Miller a few years ago in Athens, Tx. I will send them if I can remember how to scan and load them, my son is off to College and I relied on his help? Maybe I can find a 10 yr old to come help me!LOL!

Buckles said...

Gary, it's bucklesw@tampabay.rr.com.

Anonymous said...

What do you mean My kid only got 1 ride around the ring for $10 you #$%?!!!