MR

Posted: **Sun Feb 18, 2007 1:08 am**

This was sent to me in an email, and it's too good not to share with you guys.

I will ask that regardless of your personal opinions, you respect the intent of this guy's art. Please.

There is a huge rock near a gravel pit on Hwy.25 in rural Iowa.
For generations, kids have painted slogans, names, and obscenities on this rock, changing its character many times.
A few months back, the rock received its latest paint job, and since then it has been left completely undisturbed.
It's quite an impressive sight.

Be sure to scrolldown and check out the multiple photos (all angles) of the rock.

I thought the flag was draped over the rock, but it's not. It's actually painted on the rock too.

Here's the artist

Ray "Bubba" Sorensen.

AWESOME Work, RAY...

Thank you!

Posted: **Sun Feb 18, 2007 1:25 am**

Please don't make it into a political debate.

Posted: **Sun Feb 18, 2007 1:28 am**

That is very unique and neatly detailed.
Talented tribute.
Thanks for posting this Donnaplease.

Saint John you got some prob with us ladies?
Not all of us are sap filled and even those that are
could probably out smart you any day of the week! :lol:

Posted: **Sun Feb 18, 2007 1:30 am**

This rock and the artist were featured on CBS Sunday Morning a couple weeks ago. It is impressive regardless of one's current political stance.

Posted: **Sun Feb 18, 2007 1:34 am**

ohsherrie wrote:This rock and the artist were featured on CBS Sunday Morning a couple weeks ago. It is impressive regardless of one's current political stance.

Very unique and respectful, what else could
we hope for with todays youth?.

Posted: **Sun Feb 18, 2007 1:39 am**

Moon Beam wrote:
ohsherrie wrote:This rock and the artist were featured on CBS Sunday Morning a couple weeks ago. It is impressive regardless of one's current political stance.

Very unique and respectful, what else could
we hope for with todays youth?.

Morning, Moonie. Hey, is putting a period after a question mark some sort of Canadian thing? :twisted:

Man I'm a prick this morning. Working on Saturday will do that to you I guess.

Posted: **Sun Feb 18, 2007 1:47 am**

I thought it was an amazing piece of art. The fact that the artist is really just a kid is even more impressive. Like I said at the very top of the thread, I hope that people will not use this as an opportunity to talk politics, bitch and complain.

This is about our country and it's fallen heroes. Plain and simple. We don't know them as Republicans or Democrats, Conservatives or Liberals, just heroes. Please, please, PLEASE will everyone respect that.

Posted: **Sun Feb 18, 2007 1:49 am**

donnaplease wrote:I thought it was an amazing piece of art. The fact that the artist is really just a kid is even more impressive. Like I said at the very top of the thread, I hope that people will not use this as an opportunity to talk politics, bitch and complain.

This is about our country and it's fallen heroes. Plain and simple. We don't know them as Republicans or Democrats, Conservatives or Liberals, just heroes. Please, please, PLEASE will everyone respect that.

100% true. Again, I apologize for the political curveball I threw into the thread. Working on Saturday makes me pissy.

Posted: **Sun Feb 18, 2007 1:49 am**

saint John wrote:
Moon Beam wrote:
Very unique and respectful, what else could
we hope for with todays youth?.

Morning, Moonie. Hey, is putting a period after a question mark some sort of Canadian thing? Man I'm a prick this morning. Working on Saturday will do that to you I guess.

Oh hush a you boosh, I just felt the sentence needed
a lil extra somfin somfin. :lol:

Mornin fella.

Posted: **Sun Feb 18, 2007 1:55 am**

saint John wrote:
100% true. Again, I apologize for the political curveball I threw into the thread. Working on Saturday makes me pissy.

Good man that can apologize.
Now be bunny like and go mutiply!
Then come teach my Hubby the apology thing. :lol:

Posted: **Sun Feb 18, 2007 1:57 am**

saint John wrote:100% true. Again, I apologize for the political curveball I threw into the thread. Working on Saturday makes me pissy.

Thanks SJ! :wink:

Posted: **Sun Feb 18, 2007 2:00 am**

donnaplease wrote:I thought it was an amazing piece of art. The fact that the artist is really just a kid is even more impressive. Like I said at the very top of the thread, I hope that people will not use this as an opportunity to talk politics, bitch and complain.

This is about our country and it's fallen heroes. Plain and simple. We don't know them as Republicans or Democrats, Conservatives or Liberals, just heroes. Please, please, PLEASE will everyone respect that.

I was not bitchin or complaing. I agree about the art, I would never be able to do something like that, I never said any thing about the politics. I just instantly knew this where this was going.

Posted: **Sun Feb 18, 2007 2:05 am**

Whats up with posting pics of art?...Or representations of ideals or anything meaningful?....Those things have no place on this board!! :roll:

.........

Posted: **Sun Feb 18, 2007 2:08 am**

Magnificent artwork and what a wonderful subject....Kudos to the artist!!!!

Posted: **Sun Feb 18, 2007 2:12 am**

dcvader wrote:I was not bitchin or complaing. I agree about the art, I would never be able to do something like that, I never said any thing about the politics. I just instantly knew this where this was going.

I know you weren't, Vader. I just don't want to see things spiral out of control. Thanks for the PM, BTW. I'm tempted to say more, but I won't... :twisted:

Posted: **Sun Feb 18, 2007 2:13 am**

donnaplease wrote:
dcvader wrote:I was not bitchin or complaing. I agree about the art, I would never be able to do something like that, I never said any thing about the politics. I just instantly knew this where this was going.

I know you weren't, Vader. I just don't want to see things spiral out of control. Thanks for the PM, BTW. I'm tempted to say more, but I won't...

I know what you mean.

Posted: **Sun Feb 18, 2007 3:30 am**

Hey..Im just a yellow-toothed Brit....

but.... for fucks sake, have respect for your fellow countrymen, regardless of political affiliation, who have fought, defended, and possibly died for your country!!

Posted: **Sun Feb 18, 2007 4:57 am**

saint John wrote:
donnaplease wrote:
I thought it was an amazing piece of art. The fact that the artist is really just a kid is even more impressive. Like I said at the very top of the thread, I hope that people will not use this as an opportunity to talk politics, bitch and complain.

This is about our country and it's fallen heroes. Plain and simple. We don't know them as Republicans or Democrats, Conservatives or Liberals, just heroes. Please, please, PLEASE will everyone respect that.

100% true. Again, I apologize for the political curveball I threw into the thread. Working on Saturday makes me pissy.

Getting a lot of "work" done between posts,are you San Juan?

Posted: **Sun Feb 18, 2007 4:59 am**

McNeil wrote:Hey..Im just a yellow-toothed Brit....

At least you're honest :wink:

Send me your UK addy and I will send you the following items for free:

Toothbrush, Oral B
Toothpaste...stuff works miracles
Mouthwash- shit is amazing
White strips...you would be the talk of Britain if you used these things.

Posted: **Sun Feb 18, 2007 5:03 am**

Posted: **Sun Feb 18, 2007 6:30 am**

1 more "fuck you" or " you are a fucking iditiot" and the thread gets locked.

Posted: **Sun Feb 18, 2007 6:33 am**

This is one of my favorite pieces. It makes me weep with joy everytime I look at it.

Posted: **Sun Feb 18, 2007 6:33 am**

Hey Andrew,

Lula is in bed slurping fucking popsicles like there going to be none left. She is too lazy to post this so I will for her.

She asked, "I thought 'Fuck you' was ok?"

Posted: **Sun Feb 18, 2007 7:00 am**

donnaplease wrote:This was sent to me in an email, and it's too good not to share with you guys.

I will ask that regardless of your personal opinions, you respect the intent of this guy's art. Please.

There is a huge rock near a gravel pit on Hwy.25 in rural Iowa.
For generations, kids have painted slogans, names, and obscenities on this rock, changing its character many times.
A few months back, the rock received its latest paint job, and since then it has been left completely undisturbed.
It's quite an impressive sight.

Be sure to scrolldown and check out the multiple photos (all angles) of the rock.

I thought the flag was draped over the rock, but it's not. It's actually painted on the rock too.

Here's the artist

Ray "Bubba" Sorensen.

AWESOME Work, RAY...

Thank you!

Wow, Donna, this is some amazing work ! Thanks for sharing this!

Posted: **Sun Feb 18, 2007 8:26 am**

Donna, I don't want this message of patriotism to be lost.

I am going out and looking for giant rocks, and I too, will create one as well.

In all honesty, this is a great great monument if you will, and the "artist" has managed to fly above the scuminess of partisan politics.

Patriotism consists of only one party= America.

Posted: **Sun Feb 18, 2007 8:28 am**

RockinDeano wrote:Donna, I don't want this message of patriotism to be lost.

I am going out and looking for giant rocks, and I too, will create one as well.

In all honesty, this is a great great monument if you will, and the "artist" has managed to fly above the scuminess of partisan politics.

Patriotism consists of only one party= America.

Ahhhh....something we agree on in this thread....well said.

Posted: **Sun Feb 18, 2007 8:41 am**

RockinDeano wrote:Donna, I don't want this message of patriotism to be lost.

I am going out and looking for giant rocks, and I too, will create one as well.

In all honesty, this is a great great monument if you will, and the "artist" has managed to fly above the scuminess of partisan politics.

Patriotism consists of only one party= America.

Posted: **Sun Feb 18, 2007 9:56 am**

AR wrote:This is one of my favorite pieces. It makes me weep with joy everytime I look at it.

Ok, laughed so hard I almost, I say almost, spit my beer all over my keyboard. (didn't waste the beer though :wink:

)

Yeah, Dean's sincerely patriotic post contributed to the hilarity too.

It's still a great thread Donna, and a cool kid who painted a great rock.

Posted: **Sun Feb 18, 2007 10:02 am**

ohsherrie wrote:Yeah, Dean's sincerely patriotic post contributed to the hilarity too.

What the fuck are you talking about?

Posted: **Sun Feb 18, 2007 10:04 am**

RockinDeano wrote:
ohsherrie wrote:Yeah, Dean's sincerely patriotic post contributed to the hilarity too.

What the fuck are you talking about?

I was kinda wondering the same thing.

MR

Absolutely Incredible!!

Absolutely Incredible!!

Re: Absolutely Incredible!!