The Lumberjack @ May Cafe

It hurts to say this, but it’s time to put this guy to rest. Over the years, he’s really served me well to navigate this town; it’s always nice to know how close you are to Talin Market, or the fairgrounds. And as you can see from my previous review, back in the day it was pretty fun to simply choose your own adventure as far as the reason he existed in the first place. There he was, smiling down upon you, content that he’d chopped down every last tree in the city.
But let’s face it, the guy is just pathetic these days. Some a##hole managed to rip off both of his arms at the elbow, probably because he wanted the axe, what a sh#tty thing to do. A##hole, whoever you are, you’re just an a##hole. And if you look at the lumberjack’s shoulders it’s clear the pigeons have been sh#tting on him for years, so many turds. I can handle Jesus on the crucifix, but this… it’s an abomination. Reminds me of the scene in the original Robocop, when Murphy got shot dead. If we’re serious about elevating the reputation of the War Zone to that of the International District, we can start by replacing Paul The Limbless Bunyan with a statue that doesn’t appear to be the sacrificial lamb of a drug cartel.

Poor Paul… It makes me sad each time I see this armless wonder. Thanks to Howie for posting a picture of his four-​limbed days! Awesome!
Like the Giant Red Arrow, this is an Albuquerque landmark I simply adore. It doesn’t quite hold a special place in my heart like the arrow, but I love it just the same.
I always look for him when I am in the area, and just seeing the big guy makes me smile. It’s such a weird statue, sitting there for no apparent reason above a Vietnamese café. I know — there was probably something there before the café that made more sense, but frankly, I don’t want to know. The mystery makes Paul so much more interesting!
Driving down Central Ave. there are so many interesting things to see — all kinds of old, cool neon signs from days past, the new neon sign store in Nob Hill, all kinds of diverse and interesting storefronts and even more diverse and interesting people of all types. The lumberjack is just one more fun, weird, intriguing sight on a truly fascinating street in a kooky, quirky town.
LOVE IT!!!

As someone mentioned in the tips a few days ago, this poor guy doesn’t have arms anymore. I’m curious what it was like when they fell off. I checked him out today on a two day visit to NM and I was left with a sad feeling. Its dilapidated and screams of the distant past. I pulled into the KFC parking lot to get a good look and was immediately approached by a man asking me to help him and his group of people get a bus ride either by giving them a ride or money I’m guessing. When I said no he walked away completely annoyed. This annoyed me and I got out of there more quickly than I would have liked. I observed birds enjoying the statue so thats a plus. Then again I also saw the whole thing swaying which is alarming!