Seattle Notables

Link the Zelda Hunter spotted at Belmont & Pine on Jun 21, 2008

Sat, 21 Jun 2008 21:21:56 CST

Having just completed a successful craigslist purchase, we were headed home and poised to turn right at a stop sign. Although we could have made the turn minutes earlier, we waited to watch this would be “Link” for a bit as he was oblivious to our presence. We started to go on our way, but as we turned he looked skyward and blurted, “I suspect there’s nothing but trouble.” Truly, a great Link the Zelda Hunter sighting.

Link the Zelda Hunter spotted at South Lake Union on Jun 19, 2008

Thu, 19 Jun 2008 20:07:47 CST

When I first spotted him I thought he looked like something out of Lord of the Rings. It wasn’t until he turned around that I noticed the utility belt, the baseball bat, and other accoutrement.That’s when I realized I was face to face with the “real” Link. I was wishing I’d had my gameboy with me…I’m stuck on this one part! He was with the older gentelman, and they were both arguing loudly. Neither one was making a lot of sense, so it’s hard to determine which one actually has a grip on reality. I wanted to capture a picture with my cell phone, but since I was at work, it would have been highly inappropriate. It’s a little sad…neither one looked (or smelled) like they’d had a shower this year.

Travis Bailey spotted at aurora colorado on Jun 27, 2004

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 00:39:06 CST

Travis Bailey haning out at the foto mat and talking to Jill Mc Neill and causing all kinds of rukus. It was 1982 and a lot of fun.

Link the Zelda Hunter spotted at Bauhaus on Pine on Jun 15, 2008

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 17:25:11 CST

He was sitting outside at Bauhaus sitting in a metal chair.

Crazy Scarf Guy spotted at Fremont Summer Soltice Parade on Jun 21, 2008

Sun, 29 Jun 2008 19:12:14 CST

We saw him in the parade, walking with his scarves, and naked except for the ring around his junk. What intrigues me about Boe is how happy is face is, yet how dead behind the eyes he is! Later, after a couple hours in the beer garden, we saw him set up near Brower’s. We got a pic with him, and he proclaimed, “I’m a nudist! They make me wear clothes!”
If you can, get one of his business cards. It’s great.

Crazy Scarf Guy spotted at on Jun 29, 2008

Sun, 29 Jun 2008 19:13:14 CST

Boe was doing his thing at the Gay Pride festival at Seattle Center today.

Link the Zelda Hunter spotted at Broadway and E Denny Way on Sep 23, 2008

Tue, 23 Sep 2008 18:22:13 CST

This seems to be a regular hangout for Link, especially early in the mornings. He’s not wearing the elfen cap and is now affecting a Samurai look.

He was drinking something out of the giant red container and had lots of handwritten notes and an enormous book called “The Decline of Civilizations.” His grandpa was nowhere to be seen.

Sorry for the blurry photo. Rarely have I gotten so close!

Crazy Scarf Guy spotted at Volunteer Park - Decibel Festival on Sep 28, 2008

Wed, 01 Oct 2008 11:09:44 CST

Glitch Mob was playing a free show at Volunteer Park as part of Decibel Festival. Since the crowd consisted of hippies, neo-hippies, ravers, post-ravers, and burners and the lawn was scattered with neon hula hoops, he blended so well I barely spotted him.

Duct Tape Guy spotted at Lake Union on Jul 22, 2008

Tue, 22 Jul 2008 12:58:30 CST

He was sittin around some parked cars. I got a picture but I don’t know if he is the same guy.

Crazy Scarf Guy spotted at Pioneer Square on Jul 11, 2008

Tue, 22 Jul 2008 15:39:49 CST

There was a Fire Festival in Pioneer Square. I didn’t know he is a local famous person. I just thought he would be an interesting subject to take a picture.

Crazy Scarf Guy spotted at Bumbershoot 2008! on Sep 01, 2008

Mon, 01 Sep 2008 01:20:07 CST

Saw him taking photos with his fans

Alan Lau spotted at Chapel Performance Space, Good Shepherd Center, Seattle on Jul 05, 2008

Sun, 06 Jul 2008 16:18:25 CST

The place was packed. Count your blessings when you can fill the house with your friends. All seats were taken, and people sat on the floor or leaned against the walls to take in a tribute for Alan Lau. Everyone was there to honor the man who IS without a doubt the ambassador to the Asian American Arts community in Seattle. Artists of different disciplines took the stage to honor their friend and colleague. “Impressions of Alan”, work by visual artist friends was for sale, as well as a limited edition (150) of Alan’s chap book “more days in produce” each adorned by original art by the poet/ painter. All proceeds were to benefit The International Examiner’s literary review supplement the Pacific Reader.

Link the Zelda Hunter spotted at Broadway and Pine on Jun 14, 2008

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 19:26:45 CST

spotted in front of chasing after pigeons with a baseball bat. his grandpa threatened to sue my ass for taking a pic.

Crazy Scarf Guy spotted at Cal Anderson park on Jun 14, 2008

Mon, 16 Jun 2008 22:24:51 CST

Bat n Rouge band rehearsal

Button Wearing Bus Expert spotted at University District Street Fair on May 17, 2008

Mon, 19 May 2008 13:40:59 CST

He was wearing a summer outfit—the usual button covered hat and leather vest but this time with a pink t-shirt and blue shorts!

Crazy Scarf Guy spotted at University District Street Fair on May 17, 2008

Sat, 17 May 2008 23:36:39 CST

He was doing his thing while the band The Small Change was playing

Sean Nelson spotted at NWFF on May 16, 2008

Sat, 17 May 2008 23:38:12 CST

Came in to watch Mr Lonely

The Cowboys spotted at Ballard on May 03, 2008

Sat, 03 May 2008 20:35:37 CST

If it’s the guys I’m thinking of (and, really, who else could I be thinking of…), they used to come into the REStore all the time. They lived in a small motor home on 14th near there, I’d occasionally see them entering or leaving. As far as I remember, they never bought anything (I suspect they were just hanging out), and never really said much. In the last year or so I worked there (2007-ish), I didn’t see them so much. There used to be a lot of people living in their cars on the median of 14th ave, but there was a move afoot to clean that area up, so there’s fewer and fewer these days.

I really never saw them more than like 2 feet from each other. Though, I suppose, if I /did/ see either one of them alone, I wouldn’t have recognized them anyway. One cowboy is nothing. But /two/ cowboys…

Link the Zelda Hunter spotted at Peet's - Corner of Denny Way and Broadway on Apr 12, 2008

Sat, 03 May 2008 13:43:13 CST

I’ve seen this guy for years, and always figured he had a Tolkien obsession. Sometimes he’s smoking a strange pipe, and he always has a metal baseball bat tucked into his pack – where you’d figure a sword would go. Sometimes he’s with the old guy, but sometimes not. He frequently reeks.

He was sitting in the outdoor seating at Peet’s alone, smoking his pipe and drinking coffee.

Crazy Scarf Guy spotted at Capitol Hill on May 03, 2004

Sat, 03 May 2008 20:26:34 CST

Boe Odyssey is his name. He used to pick up garbage on my street on the hill (near the 15th Safeway). Helped out with an art show a few years prior, where he submitted some paintings, too. Ridiculously colorful, as expected, possibly with unicorns. He came by the opening and wandered around a bit, but was fairly uncommunicative. Though actually, I had a couple phone conversations with him too, while working on the show – nothing deep, you know, just logistics.

He used one of those metal claw things to pick up the garbage and put it in a sac. It thought it was a respectable thing to do, keeping the neighborhood clean.

Greg Vandy spotted at EMP on Apr 25, 2008

Fri, 02 May 2008 01:26:06 CST

Greg Vandy walked in just in time for the event featuring Billy Cox at the EMP JBL Theatre

Juan the Frye Apartment Guy spotted at In front of Pacific Place on Nov 02, 2006

Fri, 02 May 2008 02:01:57 CST

I don’t so much have a sighting, as much as many sightings, and information. I’ve seen Juan dozens of time throughout the past ten years, and I was always curious about him.

I have a friend who got to know Juan while she was a barista at the coffee stand outside of Nordstroms, and she told me that he’s protesting the fact that an apartment building for low-income married couples evicted him when his wife passed away, because they no longer considered him married. His view is that he will always be married.

She said that he would come into the employee lounge at Nordstroms for coffee, and only drink from a fresh pot, because he believe the CIA put poison at the bottom of the pot. Or something.

She also told me that he is not homeless, as many people believe, and that if you offer him money he will get offended and show you his wallet.

Juan the Frye Apartment Guy spotted at Pacific Place on May 01, 2008

Fri, 02 May 2008 00:14:11 CST

Once- I saw a comedy show- the comedian used Juan as part of his comedy act- he says he saw this guy- the last time he was in Seattle- 7 years ago!!! CRAZY!

Dan Savage spotted at 15th Ave on Apr 30, 2008

Thu, 01 May 2008 20:22:40 CST

Saw Dan walking north on 15th, same side of the street as QFC. He had several days growth of beard and a really bad Do-Not-Disturb look on his face. I would too if I had just lost a beloved relative.

Dave Matthews spotted at Kitchen store on 45th in Wallingford on May 01, 2007

Thu, 01 May 2008 18:31:30 CST

I was in line to pay when I heard a really familiar voice behind me greet the girl at the counter. I turned around to see which friend it was, and then felt like an idiot for not recognizing the voice before I turned around all smiley faced. Er…