There is a great amount of joy one gets from having a picture like this one. However that is nothing compared to the joy of sharing a picture like this one. It was taken in the olden days with something called “film.” Apparently you could imprint pictures on this “film” and look at them only after they have been “developed.” This film was black and white so this is all I have.

This, like the last photo was taken during winter quarters in December of 2002. Unfortunately it’s not a candid. The clowns in the alley were working on a new gag for the show that featured a helpless frog surrounded by princesses that were all dying to kiss him. Mike was one of the princesses and as soon as I saw him in the costume they gave him I knew I needed a picture.

It’s a good thing I took it when I did becasue the gag wasn’t that funny and was cut and replaced with a fitness themed gag that did tour for the next two years. This photo is one of the very few things that still remain from that gag; hope you enjoy.

Miller

Isn't Mike pretty?

I found some pictures of Mike and I from December of 2002 when Mike and I were still with Ringling Bros and Barnum & Bailey Circus. That month the circus was in Tampa, FL in what they call winter quarters, rehearsing and putting together a new show for the next season. It was a lot of work and a lot of pressure but also a lot of fun.

Here is a great shot of Mike and I, I’m on the right and Mike is on the left in glasses. This was taken during a photo shot to get pics for things like the media releases and the circus program. I was able to get my hands on the rough shots and this is one of my favorites

Miller & Mike in the circus days

More to Come.

Miller

No, not that Marx.

I have this unofficail pen pal at the Oshkosh library and lately we’ve been exchanging Groucho quotes because there are a lot of them, they are funny and we have to much time on our hands. I thouhgt you might like to see some of my favorite Groucho quotes.

“Outside of a dog, a book is man’s best friend. Inside of a dog it’s too dark to read.”

“I find TV very educational. Everytime someone turns on the set I go to the other room and read a book.” Groucho liked to read, he wrote several books too.

“I could dance with you til the cows come home. On second thought I’d rather dance with the cows til you come home.”

“I wish you’d keep my hands to yourself.” Groucho was always a hit with the ladies.

“Humor is reason gone mad.”

“Those are my principals if you don’t like them, well I have others.” Groucho is great philosopher

And my favorite, “Time flies like an arrow, fruit flies like a banana.”

Miller

I ran into a friend of mine, Jo Jo, last week. I met Jo Jo when she auditioned for Slap Happy at Venture Theater in fall of 07. She got the part because she’s a great person and very funny, it was blast to work with her.

When I saw her she said she loved the new MillerandMike.com but not much is going on lately. You know what, she was right but not anymore. Now there will be more blog posts with more photos and videos. You will be able to find more things on the calendar and some website upgrades are in the works too. So check back soon because more is to come.

Below is a photo from Slap Happy. That’s Mike and I on the right in jail. Sorry I couldn’t find one with you in it Jo Jo. If you have some photos from Slap Happy send them to me and I’ll put them up for everyone to see and that goes for anyone out there.

Miller

left to right Joe Abrahamson, Tony Mayer, Otis Miller, Mike Lorenz

The next ukulele night at the New Moon Cafe in downtown Oshkosh is about to happen. It’s a bunch of crazy ukes with people to match.  The fun is this Friday the 6th and starts around 8pm. If you look at the gigs calendar you can see Mike and I have a show that night so I’ll be a little late, but I’ll be there.

If you want to play a uke for the first time, learn about ukes or just sit back and listen, uke night is for you. Everyone is welcome. I found some photos from the last uke night. Come to next one, take some photos and I’ll put them up here before the next uke night.

Miller

Miller with Aaron Baer (aka Dr. Kickbutt) He's looking at me because I totally messed up the song.

Miller & Mike Wertel (I think he's coming in for a kiss)

The whole gang at Uke Night