First Flakes, Now a "Spindle"

E-Bay is at it again. About a month ago, they auctioned a cornflake that looked like the state of Illinois. And, now, for a $50,000 starting bid, you can get your very own 70 foot "Spindle" with eight 60s to early 80s cars impaled upon it. They will come with their own rust and pigeon poop as well (no charge).

All you have to do is remove and pay $100,000, and, oh yes, find a place to put it. Berwyn, Illinois', "Spindle" has been a point of controversy ever since it was built, but always a big tourist attraction for folks driving the nearby Route 66. However, a Walgreen's is going to be built on the site to rejuvenate Cermak Plaza, and it has to come down. A valiant fight has been fought to save it, now, this appears to be the last chance.

CAN YOU IMAGINE A WALGREENS WANTING TO BUILD WHERE SOMETHING NEAT IS?

I wonder if the good folks in our subdivision association would say anything if I bought it and put it up in my yard?

Seriously, though, here's hoping someone buys it and places it somewhere along Route 66. Perhaps, the City of Atlanta, Illinois, could get it to go with their Tall Paul. Then they could take that ugly water tower with the Smiley Face down.

You can go to e-Bay and see it at "Spindle Art Work in Berwyn, Illinois".

Save the Spindle, But Not in My Back Yard. --RoadDog