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Now that's a Rock!

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Real Estate Sales Representative with A1 Connection Realty, Inc.

I received an email today and I just had to pass this on.  The email goes as follows:

I'm told that 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 scroll down 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 are the pictures that came with the mail.

I thought they were pretty awesome, and wanted to share this with everyone.  I hope you all enjoy them as much as I did.

Have a Great Day!

Marc Baysek
Iron Horse Properties, LLC - Rockingham, NC
Iron Horse Properties
That is great!
Apr 12, 2008 05:04 AM
Jim & Maria Hart
Brand Name Real Estate - Charleston, SC
Charleston, SC Real Estate
That is awesome, Bob. Thanks for sharing, Jim
Apr 12, 2008 05:32 AM
Lynn Franklin
Coldwell Banker Ponderosa - Paradise, CA
Thank you for sharing this one.  LOVE IT!
Apr 12, 2008 05:41 AM
Kathryn Tharp
Realtor - Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Rancho Cucamonga, Real Estate Specialist
Wow, what a wonderful tribute to our heros.  The thought and creativity is astounding.  The fact that no one has disturbed it says to me that we are all proud of our fellow Americans serving in the armed forces.  Makes my heart glad.
Apr 12, 2008 05:50 AM
Patty Carroll
Vancouver, WA

That is so cool! And how great is it that people have respected it and not done anything to it as in the past. Thanks for sharing!

Patty & Scott Caroll- RE/MAX Equity Group Vancouver WA

Apr 12, 2008 05:59 AM
Stanton Homes
Stanton Homes - New Home Builder - Raleigh, NC
Design/Build Custom Home Builder in North Carolina
Wow.  Incredible artistry and very touching.  I hope there is continued respect for this personal monument.  I'd love to hear the story behind the paint. 
Apr 12, 2008 07:35 AM
Jo-Anne Smith
Oakville, ON

Nice paintings and awesome rock, Bob.

thanks for sharing these...

Jo 

Apr 12, 2008 07:47 AM
Bob Cumiskey
A1 Connection Realty, Inc. - Sun City Center, FL
US Army Retired, Your Sun City Center, Florida ~ Realtor
I'm glad everyone is enjoying the pictures and the message.  I really thought it was worth passing on.  Thanks for all the comments.
Apr 12, 2008 07:58 AM
Susan Haughton
Long and Foster REALTORS (703) 470-4545 - Alexandria, VA
Susan & Mindy Team...Honesty. Integrity. Results.
Absolutely awesome...if I'm ever in rural Iowa, on Highway 25 near the gravel pit, I'll definitely check it out.  ;-)   Thanks for posting.  It's very uplifting!
Apr 12, 2008 08:02 AM
Bob Cumiskey
A1 Connection Realty, Inc. - Sun City Center, FL
US Army Retired, Your Sun City Center, Florida ~ Realtor
Susan, take more pictures so we can see that it hasn't been defaced.  Please.
Apr 12, 2008 01:24 PM
Harold "Hal" Place
A1 Connection Realty, Inc. - Sun City Center, FL

Morning Bob,

Thanks for sharing. The artist should be commended on his talent and respect for those that serve and have served our great country.

Apr 12, 2008 11:02 PM
Leesa Finley
RED Properties - Wake Forest, NC
RED Properties - Raleigh NC Real Estate
http://bubbazartwork.com/  This is the website for the guy that paints the rock.  He does change the scenery on it - he started in 1999 - check out some of his previous patriotic scenes on the rock - pretty amazing!
Apr 12, 2008 11:13 PM
Dave McMillin
Jim Maloof / Realtor - East Peoria, IL
Now that is a true work of art!!
Apr 12, 2008 11:14 PM
Bob Cumiskey
A1 Connection Realty, Inc. - Sun City Center, FL
US Army Retired, Your Sun City Center, Florida ~ Realtor
Thank you all for the comments.  Glad you all enjoyed it.
Apr 13, 2008 06:43 AM
Tom Davis
Harrington ERA,DE Homes For Sale, $$ Save $$ Buy Today ! - Dover, DE
FREE Delaware Homes Search!, $$ Save $$ - Find Homes! Delaware Realtor

Thanks for sharing I also love it!

Great Job!

Tom Davis - A Delaware Realtor's Comment

Apr 13, 2008 04:49 PM