Wow, from my 21st century perspective the most shocking thing here is how the Caltrans spokewoman was completely thankful to him. I was fully expecting a full-scale beaurocratic takedown, perhaps even suing him into oblivion
I think it's important to note that his work used the proper materials and workmanship. It was essentially an "official" sign, just done by a volunteer.
I remember driving through there before and after. I was happy they'd put up a sign, and didn't know until years later about the true story.
I've since seen a couple of other places which tempt me to grab a high-viz vest and fix some things.
There are a few of these sorts of tricks that can render you effectively invisible. I became fascinated by them a lifetime ago when I was a janitor (back when janitors carried a huge ring of keys on them):
If you look scruffy-ish, carry a large ring of keys on your hip, walk fast as if you know exactly where you're going and are pissed off that you have to go there, then you could walk around anywhere without being challenged. Most people won't even register that they saw you.
I used to help compile articles and layouts of a local Newspaper while in School/College (mid-late 1990s). They got me a “PRESS” ID Card complete with photos to make it easy to get into Press houses, and other Newspaper offices. That ID helped me get in anywhere in our town. This is a town with lots of guns, strict security after dark and stuffs like that.
The guys who work for the city are also just some guys as well.
No-one is special and the only thing keeping the world together is the kindness of strangers. So be more kind.
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I remember driving through there before and after. I was happy they'd put up a sign, and didn't know until years later about the true story.
I've since seen a couple of other places which tempt me to grab a high-viz vest and fix some things.
No one suspects a guy in a high vis vest to be just some guy
If you look scruffy-ish, carry a large ring of keys on your hip, walk fast as if you know exactly where you're going and are pissed off that you have to go there, then you could walk around anywhere without being challenged. Most people won't even register that they saw you.
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