So long, Cowboy
Does anyone know what's happened to the neon cowboy sign outside what used to be Chevy's in Dixon St? It had been a sad shadow of its formerly bright self after the former Chevy's changed from Quarter to MVP, then a few weeks ago I saw it being loaded onto a truck. At the time, I hoped that it was just being removed temporarily for repairs, but it's been a while and there's now a naff little "Gaming" sign in its place.So, has the lonesome cowboy gone West for good? That would be a dang shame, consarn it!
posted by Tom @ 12:21 pm
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Cowboy signs ain't been popular since aught-six, dagnabbit.
boozy lunch baz ?
Bien sûr. The Simpsonian reference is completely accidental.
About two weeks ago I saw him on the motorway heading North on the back of a truck. I think it is safe to say he has been run out of town...
no one seen him on trademe?
if he has gone though it would be a shame indeed!
there used to be a big ol' cowboy a'twhirling his larriat, stuck plumb on the outside of a building in Orcland. Much the same, if not exackerly the same. Mebe he's the same one? Maybe he's just bin itching for a bot of exploring on the highway....
Simpsons references always are, of course !
Supposedly in Ohakune or Auckland according to this post.
www.pointthatthing.com/2009/09/rise-fall-of-neon-cowboy-symonds-st.html
The Cuba Street striptease sign is about to be lost as well.
www.trademe.co.nz/antiques-collectables/other/auction-472407705.htm
I work with the winner of the auction and he is pulling out of the sale so it may end up being trashed which would be a shame. Seriously considered taking it myself but it's just too big.
yip i agree should never left wellington cowboy in dixon st was the one from big tex in paraparaumu from late 60s early 70s,but could have had earlier history ,think... no sure it might have been on the keans for jeans store in manors street,there was one in auckland identical in queen st at keans for jeans....i bought it from chevys as i collect old signs for 35 years...yes we stopped in ohakune for one night on our way up to north auckland.....its now safe and loved
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Hi Scott would love to visit your sign collection! Please give me a message on 0274795107
Hi Scott, As per the previous comment. Please text me or contact me re: possibly visiting your sign collection. My number 027 244 1295
Thanks
Murray 😎
Big Tex (second side / side B, added 1970s) from Keans for Jeans, 152 Queen St, Auckland is now on display at the Epic Taproom, 230B Neilson St, Onehunga, Auckland
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