Journey to Kelleys Island on August 2 , 2015

This is my fourth trip to Kelleys Island . The entire show boards the ferry ,about 10-14 trips . It is a fine couple of days  . I am usually on one of the last ferries over because I drive a non essential vehicle , a seat wagon . Somehow I got on the second or third ferry with llamas, zebras , camels etc etc , I arrived in daylight and was part of the parade that gets cheered by the public . The boat ride over was the highlight of my trip . I had  expectations of some fun . The first night was the night I deserved , it began innocently enough riding a gulf cart and enjoying the sunset . At some point someone bought some shots of tequila and Fresia offered to help drink...She got kicked out of the joint , but she tried to cover it up , " they told me I couldn't be by the pool tables " or some bs. I did have some nice moments , my intense massage @the little healing room , lovely lobster bisque @the pump restaurant , enjoying the perfect weather and the audience that love this fine jewel of a show made it a breath of fresh air .

Ohio treats from wonderful friends

Doug Kruest brought us ( the circus ) fresh local peaches and our friends Neil and Debbie Smith brought me Bismarcks from Chillicothe . These treats are divine . I shared the Bismarcks ,

Hector has had it

I found this still life so amusing that I stopped in my tracks for a couple of snaps . I had been engrossed with Fresia's high school schedule and this tableau put me seconds behind schedule and I missed my "stop, you can't dive without a lifeguard " line . My perfect record was crushed .

August 9 , 2015 Detroit , MI

We had a 3 show open air affair in Detroit .  Multi cultural amazing neighborhood .It was mostly sunny but then it started to lightly sprinkle . I just wanted to stay dry . Gato kindly took this photo with my iPhone 4s . Gato does big top , props and mans the back door curtain .

Twins feed the circus !

The world famous twins Jason and Justin Senft provided us fortunate Kelly Miller Circus persons with delectable cookies , wonderful tours and sometimes charming nick knacks and novelties while performing in New Jersey this June . Thank you twins for your wonderful ness !!!

2/3 of the way

Today July 29 , 2015 is the 132nd town ,the 174th day and shows 330,331
Summertime is a sweaty time . It is all about the water cycle .
I want to swim and drink iced coffee .
I am over being on the defense with the animal rights people . Everyone talks about being pro active .
Carolyn is in the trenches trying to reach out to these people . They say they are trying to "free"  the animals from a life of slavery . And then what ? they just roams the streets and eventually die ? They need to join our team and join the journey and really live and work and care for animals . They are like children with their home made signs . The activists have not a clue . There is so much bad stuff to fix in the world , people with rotten teeth , the heroin and meth problems , terrorist activity , poverty , heath care , obesity , illiteracy , GMO food , toxic run off , transportation issues , feral cats and dogs ..I could go on and on .The circus is one of the good places and one of the great things that makes all the bad go away for a little bit , and to let us know there is hope for us . 

Hand therapy 2015


The hands of an aerialist undergo trials daily . Mother Nature can be cruel. Kimberly is undergoing Mendee wax therapy and Zaya is observing.