This shows how the platform was used when Tommy/King
Tusk’s blanket was put on. Speaking of
Tommy, at one performance, I was standing at the backdoor talking with Buckles
when he was led out of the arena after making a circle of the track. He was brought to a stop only a few feet from
us and as he stood there (within easy striking distance of me!) I remember
looking around to check for possible avenues of escape. Right behind me was a large float that was
built too low to the ground to crawl under and too high to jump up onto. Not wishing to appear the coward, I continued
to stand there next to Buckles, who probably noticed the involuntary shudder
that ran through my body. Fortunately,
Tommy didn’t go “Black Diamond” on me, and was eventually was led away. I like to watch elephants, but not quite so
close!
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Sunday, October 05, 2014
1994 Blue Shoe #8
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The design of King Tusk’s blanket that year had some sort of party invitation on it that would be “personalized” for each town the show played in. While in San Diego, a sign reading SAN DIEGO was pinned onto it for each performance.
This was clearly before the new
modernized TGSOE headpieces came
The original globe logo had real
class & history which is likely
why they "updated" them (pity)
Bet some very lucky collectors
have the old ones (hint)
Is that an elephant hook hanging
from a headpiece ring
I sure wish I wasn't so honest otherwise I would have a headpiece in my small collection...and yes Chic handy place to hold your hook while putting on the headpiece or blankets.
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