Anybody else find anything like this, that you feel would be better served in your home, than in it's current surroundings, since getting involved with VBMX? (other than items at the restaurant which we wont mention here)
Full Version: Juvenile Delinquent...
If we have spent the last 20 years "growing up". Why do I feel like such a juvenile delinquent? I really, really , really, want to "liberate" this sign near my house, and give it a proper home! Hmmmm.
Anybody else find anything like this, that you feel would be better served in your home, than in it's current surroundings, since getting involved with VBMX? (other than items at the restaurant which we wont mention here)
Anybody else find anything like this, that you feel would be better served in your home, than in it's current surroundings, since getting involved with VBMX? (other than items at the restaurant which we wont mention here)
Do it do it do it do it~ I promise to visit you in Juvie!
What the heck!!!! Go for it...make us all proud. Hang it above the fireplace.
you HAVE to do it now, before someone else gets it before you!!
(and if you need to hide the evidence, I have a great home for it!) LOL
(and if you need to hide the evidence, I have a great home for it!) LOL
Ted forgoodness sakes think off the little boys and girls that depend on that sign on a daily basis! Think of all the people who may be lost and need that sign as a marker! What about the taxpayers don't they deserve better from you! This is something Elvis would do as a terrorist act in order to spawn his evil revolution!
I have a Pleasant Avenue Sign. I bought it at a garage sale.
Back when I actually had time to go to the beach & surf I "borrowed" a street sign that said North Shore Drive from a town near me. Looked good hanging in my rec room.
They'll replace it. Just ahhh, if you do feel frisky, please make sure you don't get caught.
Ted, Your a tax payer, right???? So, you've sort of been making payments on it anyway, you'll just be taking what is somewhat yours already.
Or have a sign shop make one. My buddy keeps the blanks in stock.
Or have a sign shop make one. My buddy keeps the blanks in stock.
Ted, I knew I liked you! Please tell me there is more than one of these in Minnetonka? You already have the ultimate bachelor pad with bikes hangin on the wall, this would complement your decorating beautifully!
Actually, I was thinking that if I put my kid on my shoulders, then I could blame it on him!
Or maybe I should get a bulk discount on about 30 of them and sell them on the bay to the rest of you delinquents who want the darned thing as bad as I do now!!!!...lol
Funny, how something so simple can create such temptation though!
....You know, you're right, I am a taxpayer, so it sort of is mine anyway! Right?
(Brad's looking on map quest right now, and the darned thing will be gone tomorrow! lol)
Or maybe I should get a bulk discount on about 30 of them and sell them on the bay to the rest of you delinquents who want the darned thing as bad as I do now!!!!...lol
Funny, how something so simple can create such temptation though!
....You know, you're right, I am a taxpayer, so it sort of is mine anyway! Right?
(Brad's looking on map quest right now, and the darned thing will be gone tomorrow! lol)
Ted don't do it ! I sound like the angel in the movie animalhouse! You guys cheering Ted on, are devils!
Ted, My horns are saying "get that sign".
Do you have any idea how deep them posts go into the ground? I do
Take a hacksaw.
Take a hacksaw.
I live in New Zealand.... So what the hell..
GO FOR IT....
Just make sure you provide photographic proof of the heist....LOL
GO FOR IT....
Just make sure you provide photographic proof of the heist....LOL
We went up to Greenville S.C. back in October after Wilma, and we drove past Vintage Road, and I wanted to steal that sign just as bad as you do.
A word of caution about stealing signs though...the Police get really mad when you steal signs. Especially when the sign you steal is from the Police department. The big one that says "Police Department".
Yeah...they don't like that too much. I will NEVER do that again...
A word of caution about stealing signs though...the Police get really mad when you steal signs. Especially when the sign you steal is from the Police department. The big one that says "Police Department".
Yeah...they don't like that too much. I will NEVER do that again...
Honda generator and a saws-all. Down and gone in 30 seconds!
Imagine the possibilities... LOL
ultimately though... stealing is wrong.
ultimately though... stealing is wrong.
Just "borrow" the sign.
Three simple words
Gas Powered Sawzall!
Just DO it !
If you have even ONE hair on your balls that sign will be hanging in your house TONIGHT
Dynosoar
Gas Powered Sawzall!
Just DO it !
If you have even ONE hair on your balls that sign will be hanging in your house TONIGHT
Dynosoar
Not to be a downer, but...what if you lived on Old School Road, and you were waiting for an ambulance, or a fire truck, or a pizza delivery, or a hot-to-trot blind date, and they couldn't find your house because the street sign was missing?
Take it. I know a certain freestyler who's birthday just passed who got one of these. They're like 4ft wide!
The sign could cost you alot more then it would cost to just have one made.court fine's, probation,ect i would call this mission a ''NO'' go...
NICE ONE RICK!
You are da man!.....lmfao!!!!!!!!!
I am truly imagining the possibilities now!!!
Kinda brings a tear to your eye, don't it!?
You know, I could have a few made, but I think Tim would agree with me, that "Re-pops" just aint the same! That'd be kinda like a "Pete Sign".....
That appears to be original paint on that thing too! lmao.....
....Is that a boarder crossing sign!!!????lololol
One of my college roommates decided to borrow a flashing yellow road barricade, of all things. He'd frequently take the cover off to have a beer and admire it, and forget to put the cover back on. Next thing, our friends would drive up and say "Dudes, your garage is flashing yellow again!".....GET THAT THING OUTTA HERE!!!!!!
[ January 10, 2006, 01:52 AM: Message edited by: Ted Carl ]
You are da man!.....lmfao!!!!!!!!!
I am truly imagining the possibilities now!!!
Kinda brings a tear to your eye, don't it!?
You know, I could have a few made, but I think Tim would agree with me, that "Re-pops" just aint the same! That'd be kinda like a "Pete Sign".....
That appears to be original paint on that thing too! lmao.....
....Is that a boarder crossing sign!!!????lololol
One of my college roommates decided to borrow a flashing yellow road barricade, of all things. He'd frequently take the cover off to have a beer and admire it, and forget to put the cover back on. Next thing, our friends would drive up and say "Dudes, your garage is flashing yellow again!".....GET THAT THING OUTTA HERE!!!!!!
[ January 10, 2006, 01:52 AM: Message edited by: Ted Carl ]
You better take it before 'huntcart' buys the damn thing!
My buddy makes all 911, county road, signs in our area..... he uses reflective matarial etc. to meet state specs.... just get one made, yes it will be real, for Texas anyway. I know, not the same as taking the original, plus wrong state.
Ok, I got it.... get a screwdriver and go scratch just one side all to hell, still being able to be read for authorities. Now, wait for them to replace the sign, (in my town they replace for anything) and Remember, you have one good side for the gameroom or garage. Now the kicker, you'll have to actully catch them replacing the sign..... This way your just driving by and can ask if you can have the old sign, as to not look guilty. If your a Mr. Mom and live within "watching distance" this could work. If not, quit your job or ask to work nights. lol
Ok, I got it.... get a screwdriver and go scratch just one side all to hell, still being able to be read for authorities. Now, wait for them to replace the sign, (in my town they replace for anything) and Remember, you have one good side for the gameroom or garage. Now the kicker, you'll have to actully catch them replacing the sign..... This way your just driving by and can ask if you can have the old sign, as to not look guilty. If your a Mr. Mom and live within "watching distance" this could work. If not, quit your job or ask to work nights. lol
Mate if that sign was in my town it'd be long gone!
I have an old street sign of my name. It had a newer one next to it so I grabbed it!
I have an old street sign of my name. It had a newer one next to it so I grabbed it!
I would just give a crack head 10 bucks to take it for me !
I just stole it!
There is a street here in Austin named "Table Top" near my office. I think it should intersect with "Old School" street!
Maybe something is wrong with my computer, but all I see is a road sign that reads "XXX XXXXXX RD"
hahaha clever reilley!
I did a search and we have 3 old school rd's near me. mmm
I did a search and we have 3 old school rd's near me. mmm
Forgiveness is a wonderful thing.
I forgive you
I forgive you
Thanks Rick....Great Photo Chop!
Seems your photo chop job is so good that it will probably stand up in court too!!!!! Too funny!
(Disclaimer; no part of any sign, has been injured, relocated, jacked, harbored, or otherwise been given asylum .) Yet.....(that I know of...lol)
Here, you should Photo Chop this one, as further evidence against me....lol ... Classic
I gotta get me some photo chop software...!
[ January 11, 2006, 12:13 AM: Message edited by: Ted Carl ]
Seems your photo chop job is so good that it will probably stand up in court too!!!!! Too funny!
(Disclaimer; no part of any sign, has been injured, relocated, jacked, harbored, or otherwise been given asylum .) Yet.....(that I know of...lol)
Here, you should Photo Chop this one, as further evidence against me....lol ... Classic
I gotta get me some photo chop software...!
[ January 11, 2006, 12:13 AM: Message edited by: Ted Carl ]
Take it from me, it is a lot easier to remove the post first. Those things are real heavy and difficult to get rid of. Also means the transport of the said item is a bit less conspicuous. And to answer the question, yes alcohol was involved.
Not sure if it is an urban legend but didn't a street have to be renamed because people kept stealing the signs. Can't remember what the name was, but Springsteen comes to mind so I might have read it in his bio, Glory Days.
James
Not sure if it is an urban legend but didn't a street have to be renamed because people kept stealing the signs. Can't remember what the name was, but Springsteen comes to mind so I might have read it in his bio, Glory Days.
James
When I was about 15 , me and about 10 of my buds were gettin completely out of control after hard night of drinkin. Next thing you know my boy Bryan is tearing out the street sign across from my house. Then the rest of us went on a rampage takin every sign we could (not cool, I know, but we were young, drunk, and stupid).Before I knew it I had about a dozen signs in my backyard, then I noticed on 1 of the STOP signs was a sticker that said what we had done was a FELONY bla , bla , bla. We then spent the next hour or so putting the 3 stop signs we had taken, back were we found them as we had all realised how DUMB it was. We kept everything else, I still have a HUGE no dumping sign ! This thread got me thinking about that night, ah to be 15 again.
No hacksaw required. Just grab the long end of the top sign and pull down. The bottom sign will snap right off. You'll wind up with both signs then you can take the allen bolts out of the bracket and yours won't be damaged.
I've never, ever done anything like this my self, but I know a guy who knows a guy.
I've never, ever done anything like this my self, but I know a guy who knows a guy.
There's a 420th street sign way south of Minneapolis that keeps getting taken. I don't the guys taking that one are drunk, though.
quote:Huh? yo Gezzer, what he say?
I don't the guys taking that one are drunk, though.
TED! DON'T DO IT!
Do it for Johnny!
You guys are maiking this waaaay to difficult. What is all this talk about taking the pole out of the ground, sawzall, forget all that... The sign appears to be pop riveted, drill the rivets with a cordless and your gonzo... Of course that is all here say, not my idea
Im' telling you there are really no tools need if you want to take the risk. (see last post)
take your screw gun,drill out the three little bolts holding it in place,and walk very briskly home.i have four signs with my name on them, street, road,ave. and blvd.something that cool should not be left out in the cold.heh heh heh
take your screw gun,drill out the three little bolts holding it in place,and walk very briskly home.i have four signs with my name on them, street, road,ave. and blvd.something that cool should not be left out in the cold.heh heh heh
There's a street in a hood near mine that is named - I'm dead serious - Morning Wood Dr. !
That one comes up missing on a regular basis.
Just take your basic handtools w/ you - folding allen set, adj. wrench, etc. and take it apart one night.
That one comes up missing on a regular basis.
Just take your basic handtools w/ you - folding allen set, adj. wrench, etc. and take it apart one night.
As tempting as it may be, I would say it’s not a great idea. I’m not too sure how old you are, but the older you get, the less understanding cops and judges seem to be. Imagine if you were caught; explain that one to your boss at work…
Well, if it does disappear, I can say that it won't be me that took it.
But the fact remains that it poses eternal temptation.
That particular sign is in full view from inside a restaurant. My Dad takes his Dad there for lunch on Mondays. Sometimes, I bring my Son and join them. It is a 4 generation table at that point. I have gazed out the windows at that sign, and stolen it at least a dozen times now in my mind. Therefore, if it were to disappear, I would have nothing to amuse myself with at lunch, aside from the guilt, that I was the one that took it!
So long as it is there, I can keep on stealing it in my mind at lunch! It also acts as a good distraction from certain stories, in which I have heard 15 or 16 times already! lol
However, I will likely get a few of them made up! ... It is not the first item on the priority list though!
But the fact remains that it poses eternal temptation.
That particular sign is in full view from inside a restaurant. My Dad takes his Dad there for lunch on Mondays. Sometimes, I bring my Son and join them. It is a 4 generation table at that point. I have gazed out the windows at that sign, and stolen it at least a dozen times now in my mind. Therefore, if it were to disappear, I would have nothing to amuse myself with at lunch, aside from the guilt, that I was the one that took it!
So long as it is there, I can keep on stealing it in my mind at lunch! It also acts as a good distraction from certain stories, in which I have heard 15 or 16 times already! lol
However, I will likely get a few of them made up! ... It is not the first item on the priority list though!
I think you made a wise decision.
Getting older, we get wiser. BITD it'd have been gone no problem, but I'm not about that anymore. Like, I'd have to explain it to my wife. Uh uh, don't go there! And you know, she's right.
Getting older, we get wiser. BITD it'd have been gone no problem, but I'm not about that anymore. Like, I'd have to explain it to my wife. Uh uh, don't go there! And you know, she's right.
In my hometown there is a Memory Lane. That sign would look perfect next to Old School Rd.
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