Barrel Man sells Barrel!! - The Orange Mane

DeusExManning · 08-16-2006, 11:44 AM

http://www.rockymountainnews.com/drm...920436,00.html

Tim McKernan has found himself over a barrel, so to speak.
The Barrel Man, the distinctive Denver Broncos ultimate fan, can no longer store, nor afford the insurance, on his Super Bowl XXXII barrel signed by the team. So he's put the barrel up for bid on eBay.

Starting bid is $9,999.95, but the barrel - with signatures from top team members such as John Elway and Terrell Davis - has been assessed from $40,000 to $75,000, McKernan said.

"There probably would be somebody who would like this and display it," McKernan said.

Ten percent of the winning bid will go to Jubilee House, a shelter for battered women in Gunnison. As for the rest of the dough, McKernan says "Charity begins at home, too." He and his wife, Becky, are thinking about buying property in Mexico and building a home.

McKernan said he's ready to part with his prized possession, and he hopes it goes to a casino, restaurant (Elway's perhaps?) or collector.

"It's one of those things I didn't think I'd ever give up," he said. "I thought I'd leave it to the kids eventually, but they'd probably fight over it. So this is a better way to go."

Barrel bidding ends on Tuesday. Go to eBay.com and type in "barrel man" in the search box.

GonzoLays · 08-16-2006, 11:49 AM

Sell out.

And I love the excuse about not being all to afford the insurance on the barrel. If someone ever stole that thing, I think it would be quite easy to find and locate. It is not as if somebody is going to pay a 1,000 dollars for a stolen barrel and keep it locked up in their basement. They are going to show somebody. ****, the payed a 1000 bucks for that thing.

If I spent a 1000 ****ing dollars, much less 40,000, on a barrel you better believe that I am wearing that thing everywhere I go. Work, getting married whatever.

RhymesayersDU · 08-16-2006, 11:52 AM

http://cgi.ebay.com/DENVER-BRONCOS-B...QQcmdZViewItem

Tredici · 08-16-2006, 11:58 AM

Barrelman has done his share. Over 30 years as the most recognizable Bronco fan on the planet.

If it's time to hang up the barrel, then however he chooses to do it, it's his gig. I'm glad to see it looks like he has recovered his health.

Hopefully this ends up with someone who appreciates not only the item, but it's history and the fan who made it famous.

Pezman · 08-16-2006, 11:58 AM

Well, crud. My top bid was $11,000 but I've been outbid. I tried at 10,500 as well. Methinks someone really wants this thing way more than I can afford

GonzoLays · 08-16-2006, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Pezman

Well, crud. My top bid was $11,000 but I've been outbid. I tried at 10,500 as well. Methinks someone really wants this thing way more than I can afford

Did you really bid on it?

ludo21 · 08-16-2006, 12:00 PM

Gonzo, man your so stupid.

Up to 11k. Thats a ton of jack. I hope a Bronco fan gets it!

Pezman · 08-16-2006, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by GonzoLays

Did you really bid on it?

I did, I've had the opportunity to meet Barrelman and his lovely wife several times over the years and know how great they both are. But I also know his medical bills have been mounting and I'd hate to see him have to sell off one of his most prized possessions without making some money to help.

watermock · 08-16-2006, 12:02 PM

Cut the old man some slack. He's got health problems. Noone has to pay a dime if they don't want it. Maybe Meck will buy it and make it the tip jar.

He can't afford to go out like that anymore, he will catch a cold like George Allen and croak. That Leprechan was extremely scary for children under 21 too.

GonzoLays · 08-16-2006, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by ludo21

Gonzo, man your so stupid.

ØrangeÇrush · 08-16-2006, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by GonzoLays

Sell out.

And I love the excuse about not being all to afford the insurance on the barrel. If someone ever stole that thing, I think it would be quite easy to find and locate. It is not as if somebody is going to pay a 1,000 dollars for a stolen barrel and keep it locked up in their basement. They are going to show somebody. ****, the payed a 1000 bucks for that thing.

If I spent a 1000 ****ing dollars, much less 40,000, on a barrel you better believe that I am wearing that thing everywhere I go. Work, getting married whatever.

Wasn't it last year when the limo was stolen and later found completely destroyed? Insurance sounds like a good idea to me.

El Guapo · 08-16-2006, 12:06 PM

he probably wants Golden Palace to buy it.

GonzoLays · 08-16-2006, 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by ØrangeÇrush

Wasn't it last year when the limo was stolen and later found completely destroyed? Insurance sounds like a good idea to me.

Can you really compare a limo to a barrel? A vehicle getting stolen is a common thing. Unless the guy wears that thing out and leaves it on the curb when he has to take a leak, some lunatic would have to kill him to get off of him. And lets be honest here, that would make national news.

Man Killed Over Barrel -- Story at 10

You would have to be the dumbest criminal on the face of this Earth to jack an old man for his famous barrel. You could never get rid of it. It's not like there is a black market for famous barrels.

watermock · 08-16-2006, 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by ØrangeÇrush

Wasn't it last year when the limo was stolen and later found completely destroyed? Insurance sounds like a good idea to me.

Remember Animal House and when they destoyed the Lincoln at the bar? They turned that into insurance money and made it into a tank.

freak6 · 08-16-2006, 12:12 PM

I guess I could see that, as helping out a fellow Bronco fan, shoot, maybe it'll be worth something more down the road.

GonzoLays · 08-16-2006, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Pezman

I did, I've had the opportunity to meet Barrelman and his lovely wife several times over the years and know how great they both are. But I also know his medical bills have been mounting and I'd hate to see him have to sell off one of his most prized possessions without making some money to help.

Oddly, he mentions nothing of health problems. He actually wants to buy some land down in Mexico with the money.

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He and his wife, Becky, are thinking about buying property in Mexico and building a home.

bendog · 08-16-2006, 12:17 PM

Think of the hooker that'd buy.

baja · 08-16-2006, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by DeusExShanahan

http://www.rockymountainnews.com/drm...920436,00.html

Tim McKernan has found himself over a barrel, so to speak.
The Barrel Man, the distinctive Denver Broncos ultimate fan, can no longer store, nor afford the insurance, on his Super Bowl XXXII barrel signed by the team. So he's put the barrel up for bid on eBay.

Starting bid is $9,999.95, but the barrel - with signatures from top team members such as John Elway and Terrell Davis - has been assessed from $40,000 to $75,000, McKernan said.

"There probably would be somebody who would like this and display it," McKernan said.

Ten percent of the winning bid will go to Jubilee House, a shelter for battered women in Gunnison. As for the rest of the dough, McKernan says "Charity begins at home, too." He and his wife, Becky, are thinking about buying property in Mexico and building a home.

McKernan said he's ready to part with his prized possession, and he hopes it goes to a casino, restaurant (Elway's perhaps?) or collector.

"It's one of those things I didn't think I'd ever give up," he said. "I thought I'd leave it to the kids eventually, but they'd probably fight over it. So this is a better way to go."

Barrel bidding ends on Tuesday. Go to eBay.com and type in "barrel man" in the search box.

Damn Mock and Alec there are another couple of traders to their country.

watermock · 08-16-2006, 12:19 PM

You can live in Mexico for less than half the price as Colorado.

baja · 08-16-2006, 12:21 PM

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Originally Posted by watermock

You can live in Mexico for less than half the price as Colorado.

Ya but you have to give up your rights as a American right Mock

Sideburn · 08-16-2006, 12:23 PM

They should put a sticker over the Bubby autograph.

watermock · 08-16-2006, 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by baja fan

Ya but you have to give up your rights as a American right Mock

I never said that. I wouldn't say you have the rights in Mexico if you get in trouble even if you have dual citizenship. You tell me. Do they let you own 100% of property or a business yet or 50% still? I honestly don't know.

Meck77 · 08-16-2006, 12:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GonzoLays

Sell out.

And I love the excuse about not being all to afford the insurance on the barrel. If someone ever stole that thing, I think it would be quite easy to find and locate. It is not as if somebody is going to pay a 1,000 dollars for a stolen barrel and keep it locked up in their basement. They are going to show somebody. ****, the payed a 1000 bucks for that thing.

If I spent a 1000 ****ing dollars, much less 40,000, on a barrel you better believe that I am wearing that thing everywhere I go. Work, getting married whatever.

You are a ****ing a-hole who has no clue about what the B-man has done for this organization on his own without the help of the Broncos.

When I first met time back in 2000 he was standing on the corner trying to scalp a ticket from pricks on the corner of Federal. I was in complete shock.

B-man not only deserves whatever he can get for that barrel he deserves to sit on the beach like a king IMO.

Florida_Bronco · 08-16-2006, 12:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Meck77

You know you are a real ****ing a-hole. B-man has been rocking Mile High for 30 years. I have no idea in the world how he was able to do it. We had a chance to really get to know him at the Dallas game last year. He sat with us on the bus for a good hour telling us old stories. Incredible stories. You have no clue what you are talking about.

Don't worry about Gonzo, he's just an attention whore and says **** to get people fired up.

Billy Clyde Puckett · 08-16-2006, 12:43 PM

Damn!! I wish I could justify buying it.

Barrelman has been great through the years. So much better than those dumb mascots like Dinger and even Rocky (Barrelman adds to the game Rocky diverts your attention - not my thing). Glad to hear from Meck that he is a good guy in person.

I wish him and his wife all the best.

08-16-2006, 11:44 AM	#1
DeusExManning Ring of Famer Join Date: May 2006 Location: Orange County Posts: 1,336	Barrel Man sells Barrel!! http://www.rockymountainnews.com/drm...920436,00.html Tim McKernan has found himself over a barrel, so to speak. The Barrel Man, the distinctive Denver Broncos ultimate fan, can no longer store, nor afford the insurance, on his Super Bowl XXXII barrel signed by the team. So he's put the barrel up for bid on eBay. Starting bid is $9,999.95, but the barrel - with signatures from top team members such as John Elway and Terrell Davis - has been assessed from $40,000 to $75,000, McKernan said. "There probably would be somebody who would like this and display it," McKernan said. Ten percent of the winning bid will go to Jubilee House, a shelter for battered women in Gunnison. As for the rest of the dough, McKernan says "Charity begins at home, too." He and his wife, Becky, are thinking about buying property in Mexico and building a home. McKernan said he's ready to part with his prized possession, and he hopes it goes to a casino, restaurant (Elway's perhaps?) or collector. "It's one of those things I didn't think I'd ever give up," he said. "I thought I'd leave it to the kids eventually, but they'd probably fight over it. So this is a better way to go." Barrel bidding ends on Tuesday. Go to eBay.com and type in "barrel man" in the search box.

08-16-2006, 11:49 AM	#2
GonzoLays Five Tool Poster Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 5,650 Adopt-a-Bronco: #3 DJ	Sell out. And I love the excuse about not being all to afford the insurance on the barrel. If someone ever stole that thing, I think it would be quite easy to find and locate. It is not as if somebody is going to pay a 1,000 dollars for a stolen barrel and keep it locked up in their basement. They are going to show somebody. **, the payed a 1000 bucks for that thing. If I spent a 1000 *ing dollars, much less 40,000, on a barrel you better believe that I am wearing that thing everywhere I go. Work, getting married whatever. Last edited by GonzoLays; 08-16-2006 at 11:53 AM..*

08-16-2006, 11:58 AM	#5
Pezman Livin the dream Andy did you hear about this one? Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Smoggy SoCal Posts: 9,833 Adopt-a-Bronco: DJ Williams	Well, crud. My top bid was $11,000 but I've been outbid. I tried at 10,500 as well. Methinks someone really wants this thing way more than I can afford __________________ Sitting on a beach, earning 20%

08-16-2006, 12:23 PM	#21
Sideburn Thanks for the memories Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 3,389	They should put a sticker over the Bubby autograph. __________________ The 2004 Neck Pony Nation / Orangemane Fantasy Football Champion Sideburn's Evil Head Brigade (14-1)

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08-16-2006, 11:52 AM	#3
RhymesayersDU Go Broncos, Nuggets, Rox GANGNAM STYLE Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Back In The 303! Posts: 14,812 Adopt-a-Bronco: Ty Lawson	http://cgi.ebay.com/DENVER-BRONCOS-B...QQcmdZViewItem

08-16-2006, 11:58 AM	#4
Tredici Ring of Famer Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 10,010	Barrelman has done his share. Over 30 years as the most recognizable Bronco fan on the planet. If it's time to hang up the barrel, then however he chooses to do it, it's his gig. I'm glad to see it looks like he has recovered his health. Hopefully this ends up with someone who appreciates not only the item, but it's history and the fan who made it famous.

08-16-2006, 12:00 PM	#7
ludo21 RIP Darrent Williams Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Glendale, AZ Posts: 17,898 Adopt-a-Bronco: Paul Ernster	Gonzo, man your so stupid. Up to 11k. Thats a ton of jack. I hope a Bronco fan gets it!

08-16-2006, 12:02 PM	#9
watermock "Hoodie Jr" "Hug me!" Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Hot Springs, Ouachitah Posts: 77,090	Cut the old man some slack. He's got health problems. Noone has to pay a dime if they don't want it. Maybe Meck will buy it and make it the tip jar. He can't afford to go out like that anymore, he will catch a cold like George Allen and croak. That Leprechan was extremely scary for children under 21 too.

08-16-2006, 12:06 PM	#12
El Guapo aka mav_7. who? Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: VA (heart is in TX) Posts: 3,444	he probably wants Golden Palace to buy it.

08-16-2006, 12:12 PM	#15
freak6 3,631 - WAKE UP!!!! Impeach President Cheney and Puppet Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: San Diego Posts: 4,651 Adopt-a-Bronco: MJK	I guess I could see that, as helping out a fellow Bronco fan, shoot, maybe it'll be worth something more down the road.

08-16-2006, 12:17 PM	#17
bendog Marginally Continent David Bowens, he'd be an upgrade Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Folsom Prison Posts: 19,935 Adopt-a-Bronco: David Bowens	Think of the hooker that'd buy.

08-16-2006, 12:19 PM	#19
watermock "Hoodie Jr" "Hug me!" Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Hot Springs, Ouachitah Posts: 77,090	You can live in Mexico for less than half the price as Colorado.

08-16-2006, 12:43 PM	#25
Billy Clyde Puckett Billy=Semi Tough Big Guy Looking down on KC, SD and Oakland Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: between 5,000 and 10,000 feet elevation Posts: 12,665 Adopt-a-Bronco: John Elway	Damn!! I wish I could justify buying it. Barrelman has been great through the years. So much better than those dumb mascots like Dinger and even Rocky (Barrelman adds to the game Rocky diverts your attention - not my thing). Glad to hear from Meck that he is a good guy in person. I wish him and his wife all the best.