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This thread is for those of us who spend a lot of time driving around the state, and the things we come across.
Has anyone ever seen that guy at 92nd and Bryant that looks like a washed up rodie for AC/DC that is ALWAYS air guitaring his heart out on the sidewalk? I've seen him on both sides of the street, at all kinds of times of day, for years. I'd kind of like to know his story, but I've never talked to him.
What's up with that camel silhouette on I-25 southbound near Longmont (right next to the Kia billboard?).
I know there is some art sculpture of what looks like three, fat, sombreros, but I can't remember where I see them. I want to say on Pena Blvd leaving the airport maybe?
I know some of you guys have long commutes and do lots of driving. There must be some stuff that you pass all the time and at first thought "what the heck is that all about?" that now is so common on your route that you don't even notice it anymore.
My old boss and I were talking about air guitar guy a while back.
I KNEW someone else has had to have seen that guy, he might as well be a local monument to AC/DC as often as he is there.
EDIT: There is an alcohol rehab place right near there, so he could be out of there.
My boss who lives in the area says he's seen him around for many years and he's always rockin' out. I've seen him about a half dozen times and he's always in a denim vest just off in his own world. I'd be interested to hear his story as well.
Great-Kazoo
07-02-2015, 12:13
That Camel silhouette has been there for years. If you read it , (IIRC) it references a store in berthoud.
Oh, The Rusty Camel? I've heard of it.
StagLefty
07-02-2015, 13:06
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I'd kind of like to know his story, but I've never talked to him.
Some of those most interesting stories I've ever heard were from guys like him at the Denver Rescue Mission. Take a shot and see if he's can carry a conversation.
colorider
07-02-2015, 13:10
As you drive on 285 heading toward Morrison from evergreen. Look right toward the sandstone rocks. There is a perfect shaped boob rock with a nipple. Every spring somebody paints or colors the nipple portion a nice bright pink. Pretty dang funny.
The camel is for an oriental rug dealer,I believe. The 3 clouds? that were on Pena just got moved recently. I read about it, but now I can't remember where they moved them.
To Bear Arms
07-02-2015, 13:31
I have seen the Air guitar guy jammin out for years! I have not seen him lately though.
I don't facebook but the wife said there is a page set up for him. https://www.facebook.com/pages/Air-Guitar-Man/286287738717
I just found this on him as well.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AUxw7luOqyA
http://blogs.denverpost.com/opinion/2012/10/19/playing-air-guitar-man/27195/
I see cool and unusual stuff all the time when I commute. More in the rural areas though.
I know where the Scooby Doo van is parked in a field in Colorado. Anyone else know the one I'm talking about?
Another thing I always pass in Nebraska is a sign for "Original Pony Express station". I've always wondered if they mean "an" original one "the" original.
I used to enjoy driving by the army tank and helicopter out near Fort Morgan but they seemed to have moved them or sold them. They were at some sort of construction business off of Long Bridge Road just north of 76.
HoneyBadger
07-02-2015, 14:06
I have seen the Air guitar guy jammin out for years! I have not seen him lately though.
I don't facebook but the wife said there is a page set up for him. https://www.facebook.com/pages/Air-Guitar-Man/286287738717
I just found this on him as well.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AUxw7luOqyA
http://blogs.denverpost.com/opinion/2012/10/19/playing-air-guitar-man/27195/
7863 likes on the Facebook fan page? Whoa.....
Saw the YouTube video. That's definitely the guy. Pretty much answers all my questions. Thanks!
Bailey Guns
07-02-2015, 14:41
As you drive on 285 heading toward Morrison from evergreen. Look right toward the sandstone rocks. There is a perfect shaped boob rock with a nipple.
Yep...been seeing that one for 25 years. In the same area on Hwy 8 coming from Morrison towards 285, on the right side (west) there's a rock that looks just like a penis.
Coming down Red Hill Pass from Fairplay (on the Como side) there's a rock that's always painted like a cow that's laying down.
There is s rock painted like a bright pink pig on the right side of the road on Fall River Reservoir on the way up to Alice. It used to be in some trees and easy to miss, but now they've cleared the trees away and it is out in the open.
The clouds/sombreros were moved from Pena Blvd to the Aquarium downtown.
We stopped at the Original Pony Express Station in Gothenburg, NE a few years ago. We were driving back from the east coast on US 30, the Lincoln Highway for it's 100th anniversary. It is a sandstone block building with exhibits inside but they were closed, so no joy. The Pony Express really didn't last very long, a couple of years.
I love long driving trips. They are even better when I am alone and on a rural road.
I'm happy for the guy. I bet when he is doin it he is on top of the world!
My commute is about 15 minutes. Can I post here if--to me-- my commute seems like it lasts all day? It is about 16 minutes too long for me.
I see a sign flipper on Chambers and Alameda that does something like Air guitar man. The only good part of my commute is towards the end where I get to see the moms in yoga pants jogging.
Richard K
07-02-2015, 15:45
Outside of Surprise Arizona as you exit the 101 there is a black guy with a sign saying "help me bury my son" He's been there for two years now and his son must be a real stinker by now.
One time driving south on I-25 I saw a Prius on the shoulder, a second car, and a guy fueling the prius with an emegency gas can.
Is that irony?
Bailey Guns
07-02-2015, 16:58
One time driving south on I-25 I saw a Prius on the shoulder, a second car, and a guy fueling the prius with an emegency gas can.
Is that irony?
No...that's carma.
I hope the guy bringing the gas was driving a large, gas guzzling SUV.
Tinelement
07-02-2015, 17:22
Good thread. I do 60 miles's a day on 25. Always some good things happening out there! Nothing major today besides volume.
I drove Thornton to the Tech Center every day for over five years. Now I've switched jobs and I get to drive all over the metro area, and usually at times that aren't in the middle of rush hour, or at least in the opposite direction. The few times I do have to do I-25 during rush hour, I'm astounded at how much more terrible people's driving is than every where else. It's only been a year and I've forgotten how bad it can be!
SideShow Bob
07-02-2015, 22:13
Anyone else notice the cockroach silhouettes painted on a retaining wall on the NB shoulder of SH 83 (Parker Rd.) just north of E-470 ?
This thread is for those of us who spend a lot of time driving around the state, and the things we come across.
Has anyone ever seen that guy at 92nd and Bryant that looks like a washed up rodie for AC/DC that is ALWAYS air guitaring his heart out on the sidewalk? I've seen him on both sides of the street, at all kinds of times of day, for years. I'd kind of like to know his story, but I've never talked to him.
What's up with that camel silhouette on I-25 southbound near Longmont (right next to the Kia billboard?).
I know there is some art sculpture of what looks like three, fat, sombreros, but I can't remember where I see them. I want to say on Pena Blvd leaving the airport maybe?
I know some of you guys have long commutes and do lots of driving. There must be some stuff that you pass all the time and at first thought "what the heck is that all about?" that now is so common on your route that you don't even notice it anymore.
Dude on 92nd is actually a pretty decent guy just way to many drugs, one of my friends back in school was related to him.
One one big thing I notice anymore is the lack of merging with SPEED! See this assholes merge at about 40 on to 76 moving at 75-80 and then you get the finger when you pass their dumbass.
Then in you have all the damn out of state plates, I make it a point now to tell them "GO HOME!", guess I'm just getting grumpy in my old age.
Dude on 92nd is actually a pretty decent guy just way to many drugs, one of my friends back in school was related to him.
One one big thing I notice anymore is the lack of merging with SPEED! See this assholes merge at about 40 on to 76 moving at 75-80 and then you get the finger when you pass their dumbass.
Then in you have all the damn out of state plates, I make it a point now to tell them "GO HOME!", guess I'm just getting grumpy in my old age.
I think you might have some road rage issues. I'm calling *CSP to report you. [Coffee]
StagLefty
07-03-2015, 07:19
I'm just getting grumpy in my old age.
I'm offended (I think ?)
No...that's carma.
OUCH !! [facepalm]
Have you and Kazoo been studying this kind of stuff ?!? LOL !!
HoneyBadger
07-03-2015, 09:12
Then in you have all the damn out of state plates, I make it a point now to tell them "GO HOME!", guess I'm just getting grumpy in my old age.
Living in CA with CO plates, I feel it is my duty to teach these heathens how to drive properly. [Coffee]
Holger Danske
07-03-2015, 20:55
Weve got wagon man down in the Manitou area. The gazete has done several articles on him.
Assholes.
Everywhere I go, there they are.
I think you might have some road rage issues. I'm calling *CSP to report you. [Coffee]
I would be fine if they would just give me my own damn lane [Coffee]
I'm offended (I think ?)
Wow and I didn't even say anything about wasteminster [Coffee]
Living in CA with CO plates, I feel it is my duty to teach these heathens how to drive properly. [Coffee]
Represent Brother!
Double00
07-04-2015, 08:51
I saw a guy throw a open energy drink at a car on I25 yesterday. WTF
There used to be an old lady that stood by a bus stop on Colorado Blvd just north of Leetsdale that would swing her purse at passing cars, a real Ruth Buzzi type.
Intersections of Arapahoe and Clinton there is ALWAYS some type of road rage happening. I used to drive that way on the way home from my carpool to work and literally every day there's somebody about to get out of thier car and show somebody they're a "tough" sumbitch
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blacklabel
07-04-2015, 16:28
I saw a guy swinging a sword at passing cars in Greeley one night a few years back.
theGinsue
07-04-2015, 16:57
Anyone remember the upended bowl of cereal at an overpass on the south side of the northbound I-25 in Castle Rock? I think it's still there but nearly impossible to see due to "upgrades" a few years back.
SideShow Bob
07-04-2015, 21:30
Anybody see the "Chicken Lady" ? She usually hangs out at Evans Ave. & Holly St. or Evans Ave. & I-25.
She always has on a pair of Platex kitchen gloves for handling dirty money and holds up a sign that says "Wishen for Chicken".
Anybody see the "Chicken Lady" ? She usually hangs out at Evans Ave. & Holly St. or Evans Ave. & I-25.
She always has on a pair of Platex kitchen gloves for handling dirty money and holds up a sign that says "Wishen for Chicken".
I'd like to see her.
What about that uptight blond standing outside of the Black and Read on 44th Ave and Wadsworth Blvd. I always wave at her but she's so stuck up she never waves back!
The clouds/sombreros were moved from Pena Blvd to the Aquarium downtown.
Saw them yesterday, you are correct. They look much bigger packed into the city than when they were in the middle of nowhere.
Found a picture of that pig rock on the way up to Alice.
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/EbG4tPbiuGdqwxxYNyqgUiBt86b0u5rFO0z6XsZl1aQ=w1701-h955-no
I always see a guy walking anywhere between Wadsworth and Sheridan and 88th to 92nd. I think he makes a huge loop. The strange part is that no matter what time of year and no matter how hot it is outside, he is always in full winter gear. I'm talking snow boots, down fill coat, snow pants, beanie, and mittens. He walks at a very slow pace head slumped down and arms at his side not swinging like most people do when walking. I don't know if he has a skin condition or was burned really bad in an accident or what, but I see him 2-3 times a week.
Has anyone in Thornton seen the white, '90's Ford Bronco that says "Casey Jones" across the windshield? I see him all the time. It took me a few times before i realized that Casey Jones is from the Ninja Turtles.
I came out of my house the other day and the truck was parked askew in the street in front of my house still running. I looked around and saw him standing on my neighbor's porch. He's a local pizza delivery driver; no wonder I see him everywhere! Up close the Casey Jones decal is in Ninja Turtle font.
How many people knew that the "N" in the Colorado Springs sign on I-25 is upside down?
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That first "S" doesn't look quite right either.
That first "S" doesn't look quite right either.
Now that you mention it, it doesn't. That "R" looks pretty weak too. haha.
Good enough for government work.
I know Right?
Lucky they got the letters in the correct order.
It does seem that both S's are upside down as well.
They look a bit top heavy to me.
sent from me
Sometimes you need to walk away and look at it. It would be easier to see something like that from a hundred feet.
Likely done by those "doing the jobs Americans refuse."
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