tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36845215.post7402210436088227966..comments2024-03-24T11:56:43.208-07:00Comments on Showbiz David: Another Kelly-Miller Texas Storm Thriller? Show Slated to Hit Toubled Trails in Days...Showbiz Davidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08921904778000552196noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36845215.post-47962882314930764682011-02-05T14:52:13.391-08:002011-02-05T14:52:13.391-08:00Thank you for the press, Dave.Thank you for the press, Dave.Ryan Easleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06171719315020164074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36845215.post-91841863982816686372011-02-03T04:48:15.031-08:002011-02-03T04:48:15.031-08:00Mr. Royal,
When you have a team headed by John Rin...Mr. Royal,<br />When you have a team headed by John Ringling North II and Jim Royal and a great bunch of workers and performers you all have, it is a win win situation.<br />Your performance gives the locals there monies worth and then some.<br />The prices you charge is a real bargin today.<br />It is my great pleasure to know you and Mr. North and you will play this year very close to me.<br />I am excited to see your new 2011 show and know it will be a real winner.<br />All my best to you all and have a journey across America thrilling many new towners.<br />See you down the circus trail.<br />Harry in TexasHarry Kingstonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13362053177536772325noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36845215.post-80633770404962783972011-02-02T17:06:09.096-08:002011-02-02T17:06:09.096-08:00Jim,
I wish you and JRN II dry sunny straw houses...Jim,<br /><br />I wish you and JRN II dry sunny straw houses in Texas.<br /><br />And then, please, route your wagons south and out west, into virtually always sunny Southern California. <br /><br />That would be a Dream Reason for me to take the train to L.A.Showbiz Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08921904778000552196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36845215.post-42040504210879097922011-02-02T16:29:56.682-08:002011-02-02T16:29:56.682-08:00I feel I must offer a word or two (or more) in our...I feel I must offer a word or two (or more) in our defense. The cost of operating a tent show continues to increase every year, ask any show owner. Winterquarters is a period of no income and continual expenses, not a particulary good business model. A longer season offers the potential of income and it offers longer employment for artists and staff. At Kelly Miller we are very fortunate to have an excellent team, and they are all in favor of a longer season. <br /><br />The freak snowstorm occured in Frisco, a Dallas suburb, on March 20th. For many years Hugo shows have played this part of Texas at this time of year. In 2010, we did experience poor weather during a portion of the Brownsville engagement, the year before at the same time of year, we had great weather which is the norm. We don't venture into an area without researching weather trends. Even then, a show can get into difficult weather. The season of 2009 we were having to get vehicles pulled off lots throughout the entire season, it seemed to be wet no matter where we were and when. <br /><br />If I am being really picky. . . we aren't "pushing opening day up". It was planned long ago, as was our winterquarters schedule. We took on many projects this winter, and I am pleased to say that all were completed on time. As I said earlier, John and I are blessed with some terrific people. <br /> <br />Please know that we enjoy and appreciate your blog,Jim Royalnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36845215.post-86212204202886968962011-02-02T12:00:26.728-08:002011-02-02T12:00:26.728-08:00I agree, Harry, Steve's day to day blog was a ...I agree, Harry, Steve's day to day blog was a living route book. Very unique.Showbiz Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08921904778000552196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36845215.post-46943308897722314712011-02-02T06:46:59.410-08:002011-02-02T06:46:59.410-08:00Dave,
I remember that for a Vargas date in Califo...Dave,<br />I remember that for a Vargas date in California he increased his tent to 6 poles. Back then he had two tents, one for the mud and one for the malls.<br />I know about the two tents as I worked at a local tv station and Cliff called me. He said Harry I need a favor, ok Cliff what, I need a new set of poles. Ok Cliff.<br />A machine shop in Beaumont, Texas where I live made them all. Plus new bale rings and mud blocks etc.<br />Steves blog lets hope he continues but last year he said he was burned out on his blog. It went from day to day to three weeks later maybe.<br />When he did it day by day it was the best modern day route book a fan ever read.<br />There is always hope as no other bog equalled his for information on Kelly Miller.<br />But we are fans and not traveling Amercia day by day and slopping in the mud trying to make a living.<br />Harry in TexasHarry Kingstonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13362053177536772325noreply@blogger.com