Just proof that time moves on and all things pass, not that it isn't sad. The old guy's on my license plate and is THE major NH symbol.

From what I've heard, there's a surge in tourists going to see the place where he WAS. He WAS completely natural at one time, but he's had a lot of re-constructive surgery over the years and it seems they're now planning to re-build him.

This story speaks volumes about how much our symbols mean and how reluctant we are to say goodbye. Now THERE'S a subject for a song!