Friday, March 21, 2008

Red Show Elephants 2008 #2


IMG_6485, originally uploaded by bucklesw1.

Ringling elephants at Baltimore's Lexington Market (2)

It's an annual feeding frenzy for the elephants, the media, and the
public when the Ringling elephants make their regular visit to the
nearby Lexington Market. Thousands of Baltimoreans expect this yearly
delight—as do, I am sure, the elephants who gorge on fruits and other
goodies at one of the city's favorite eatery landmarks dating back to
1782.

"You may notice, concealed in the crowd, Grandma spying for Big Apple!" Buckles

17 comments:

Anonymous said...

Bello to clowns, "Hey guys, let count them again. We're missing 8 elephants, did somebody leave them on the train?"

Buckles said...

You might be right.
I noticed the empty table as tho they were expecting more elephants.

Anonymous said...

all ten where there. the tables were placed wrong. the tables are normally in a strait line.

Buckles said...

Damn Promoters can't do anything right!

Anonymous said...

maybe if jimmy hall was in charge they would of got it right.

Anonymous said...

Buckles,
If you were dumping Billy Powell into that mix of "damn promoters", I take offense. LOL In reviewing the photo of the trek to the feast, there are enough people, acting as fence posts, holding the rope, with a "supervisor" checking that they hold it right(how's that for "organization"), that it would seem one of them could have set the tables right.
Frisco was probably signing autographs, and didn't have time to see to it, so don't blame him either. LOL
Wade Burck

Buckles said...

Furthermore, in the first picture, I believe Alex was actually checking out those two chicks.

Anonymous said...

Buckles,
And I am so proud of Alex. Carrying on with excellence, the standard I set in 1984. Speaking of "cuckold", Joe know's better then to take his eye's off the the person leading the first elephant. Alex is just doing reconnisence so he can report to Joe later.
Speaking of "been there done that", you should appreciate both Alex and Joe's position's, Buckles. LOL

Anonymous said...

all this hoopla over an empty table maybe i should go back to signing authographs

Anonymous said...

Buckles,
If you were any kind of a mentor to Joe, you would point out that if he put his wife up on the elephant, as "some" used to do, instead of walking beside it, he would have time to seek shelter before she dismounted. He kind of has an idea, because I note he is keeping a safe distance. You know as well as I Buckles, an angry wife with an elephant hook, can wheel and strike faster then a bull in musth. You are lucky if you have time to gasp.
Wade Burck
Wade Burck

Anonymous said...

The extra table is always ordered....Then when it is not needed...The Head Mahout Alibi's it by saying "Well, we will take it back to the Building for later" Where the Bananas, oranges and other fruit is divided up amongst the Hands..to either be ate by them, or used to Bribe Show broads who have to "Weigh In" ......Jim Zajicek (Was I the only Bull Hand with Larceny?)

Anonymous said...

Hey Joe,
If you would turn your phone on once in a while, we wouldn't have to flush you out with tales of incompetance and grandstanding.
How is it going friend,
Wade Bruck

Anonymous said...

Zijeck,
I was waiting for your to comment to anonymous on the usefulness of Jimmy Hall. Tepa doesn't want to go first, and neither do I.
Wade Burck

Anonymous said...

Mr. Burck....Mr. Frisco is very competent at Janitorial and Elephant training/presenting....One of the BEST I have ever met! However,Mr. Hall is THE only one in the country ...Who truly appreciates my talent....And would have without a DOUBT understood the "Extra Table" angle...Perhaps, You or Mr. Frisco should hire "Me" to consult on Non-Animal issues that enhance Tiger/Elephant Dept's.....You might be surprised at the benefits and potential ADDED income that would line your wallets Legally/illegally......Sincerely Jim Zajicek (Circus Supply Sargent)

Anonymous said...

HEY WADE AS BUCKLES KNOWS I AM SWORN TO SECRECY. JUMPIN JOE

Anonymous said...

Joe,
Not being familiar with the precise legal implications, I am sure a simple "it's all right", or a "it sucks big time", would not earn you a beheading in the soccer stadium, or a lashing in the public square.
We are going to ask you some questions. If they are true, don't answer. If they are false, ask us to go on to the next question.
Is it as much fun as you thought it would be? Joe? Joe? Hey Joe? JOE!!! LOL
Be safe friend,
Wade Burck

Anonymous said...

Mr. Burck..As much of a "Insider" on RBBB as you think you are...Little do you know...If Mr. Holst would have been able to convince the "Higher ups" that the Public really prefered to SEE a Tall Skinny Guy with Glasses Roman Riding those white Horses around the Hippodrome rather than a short Bloond-Haired blue eyed German...YOU & Mr. Frisco now would now be reffering to ME as the "20th Century Circus Hero"!!!...and to be Honest...I would have a different attitude toward my failed investment!!!!....Sincerely Jim Zajicek (Shoulda put more in the envelope)