Shop goes from ATV to XXX
Heath Urie, Daily Camera
Published June 18, 2008 at 8:22 a.m.
Updated June 18, 2008 at 8:23 a.m.
Mark Leffingwell, Daily Camera
A sign on the former Eastin Gallery and Studio at 14863 Colo. 7 in Allenspark, advertises the “Patterson XXX Porn Gallery.” Owners Jeff and Vicki Mead say they’ve been forced to go into the pornography industry after the county shut down their ATV rental business there, but they deny naming the business after neighbors Glenn and Margie Patterson, who were vocal opponents of the business.
A Niwot couple says opening a pornography shop in Allenspark is the only way they can make money there after Boulder County commissioners denied their application to store and rent out ATVs instead.
But some nearby neighbors say plans by Jeff and Vicki Mead to open the "Patterson XXX Porn Gallery" by mid-August are aimed at causing more controversy in the small mountain town.
One neighboring couple, Glenn and Margie Patterson, says the gallery is even named after them because of their criticism of the ATV business — a charge the Meads denied.
The shop of pornographic merchandise and artwork will take the place of the former Eastin Gallery and Studio in a two-story log cabin on Colorado 7.
"Allenspark is the most pornographic place I've ever seen," Mead said. "It's a town where half the people are paying attention to the other half's business. I thought it would fit right in."
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June 18, 2008
8:36 a.m.
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DahmersCookbook writes:
That is great! To name it after the A$$(0) neighbors who want things their way or no way is A fantastic payback! I am inspired to do similar things. WAY TO GO MEADS!!!! I would like to see one of the Meads run for A political position, you've got my vote!
June 18, 2008
8:51 a.m.
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Milehighguy writes:
I love it. What goes around, comes around. The Mead's get the last laugh, even if it is just a publicity stunt. I am not for Porn, but it will get everyone's attention.
June 18, 2008
8:58 a.m.
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alwaysright writes:
Another vote for the Meads.
June 18, 2008
9 a.m.
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HolierThanThou writes:
At least with porn peddlers, you don't have to put up with so much noise and pollution.
June 18, 2008
9:05 a.m.
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Bob299 writes:
Best newsbite I've seen all day.
June 18, 2008
9:05 a.m.
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vudumom writes:
Is porn a green industry? Does it fit in with the new world green economy? I hope they use recyclable bags for their customer's purchases. Too funny! I love these people.
June 18, 2008
9:07 a.m.
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blondiearvada writes:
This is hillarious! Another vote for the Meads!!!
June 18, 2008
9:07 a.m.
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Squatch writes:
I guess i will have to stop by and show my support. People really need to mind their own frikkin business. The patterson got wah they deserved.
June 18, 2008
9:20 a.m.
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Shaggy writes:
The Kirlins should open up a septic tank service and name it after Richard McLean and Edith Stevens, the two land thieves.
I am sure a proper and deserving name could come of it.
June 18, 2008
9:25 a.m.
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matthew writes:
I thought the Meads denied that they named the shop after the Pattersons... ooh I get it - the Meads are liars
June 18, 2008
9:30 a.m.
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timeandagain writes:
That is the best! They will have my support! I will drive all the way from Denver to patronize their establishment!!
June 18, 2008
10:04 a.m.
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freedomfighter1 writes:
Ingenious!!!!!
June 18, 2008
11:40 a.m.
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Fireball writes:
This is the greatest F... U.. to Boulder County and the neighbors. We need to patronize this establishment with our loud cars & motorcycles, and plenty of them. Way to go Meads !
June 18, 2008
12:50 p.m.
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LingLingfor_prez writes:
Simply classic.
June 18, 2008
12:54 p.m.
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Buckshot_Magee writes:
Absolutely, positively brilliant! Hope everyone who takes it upon themselves to be the guardians of their neighbor’s activities is paying attention. Viva Meads!
June 18, 2008
12:56 p.m.
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TC writes:
Fireball.
Since you mentioned loud motorcycles.
I live in rural Boulder County. This time of year whenever I hear loud Harley pipes (all frickin’ weekend) driving by my house; (my house as in where I live), in what I hope to be peace and quiet, not in an idiotic pointless 'my penis is really small' rumble,
I can't help think of the final scene in 'Easy Rider'. It seemed pointless to me back when I first saw it. But now it makes perfect sense. Grow up and put a muffler on the damn thing!
June 18, 2008
1:28 p.m.
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JustSayin writes:
The woods around Allenspark are already overrun by ATV riders who own their own and haul 'em in. The last thing the area needed was some low-brow trailer trash renting them out. The Mead's are showing their true colors. The neighbors and other members of the Allenspark community were 100% within their rights to express their opinions about a business they knew was detrimental to the community. The porn "art studio'? Go for it, fools! It'll die a natural death in less than a year.
The Meads are idiots, they paid far too much for the building and business a few years ago, and in the current market, it's worth even less. If they had done their homework they would have known that an ATV rental business would have a hard time in that mountain community. Allenspark will be far better off after these flat-lander speculators move on.......
June 18, 2008
2:21 p.m.
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OhBrother writes:
I'm curious, why did they name it patterson then? Wouldn't they have some sort of explination if not to offend the neighbors?
June 18, 2008
2:58 p.m.
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Cowboy63 writes:
There are no guarantees you will be able to do what you want wherever you choose to live.
Property buyers need to be sure of the zoning issues before they get their nose out of joint about being "denied".
June 18, 2008
4:28 p.m.
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mrNiceGuy writes:
So, JustSayin, you're from Allenspark I assume by your comments. Well, normally I would frown upon people like the Meads bringing pornography to a nice community, but if you are reflection of the attitudes and aggressive behavior of the community residents - then more power to them.
June 18, 2008
4:42 p.m.
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Shaggy writes:
I wonder if these Pattersons are the same Pattersons who are suing because of a defective THONG?
http://khow.com/cc-common/news/sectio...
June 18, 2008
4:48 p.m.
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crotchpheasant writes:
Will there be a Mrs. Patterson blow-up doll? Because I would hit that.
June 18, 2008
5:37 p.m.
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MeAgainstMachine writes:
JustSayin - why would an ATV rental facility not thrive in a mountain community?
That is where most people recreate with them, correct?
It also sounds like recreational ATV riding is already well established in the area and quite popular according to your post.
I'm with MrNiceGuy - I hope you find porn junkies wringin' one out in the woods with some top notch Club International rather than allowing others to rent vehicles to recreate in a manner that their pocket books may not allow them to do with there own ATVs.
Just another liberal thug crying it out because someone else's agenda doesn't fall in line with their's.
June 18, 2008
6:24 p.m.
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JustSayin writes:
"why would an ATV rental facility not thrive in a mountain community?" My post referenced 'that' community, Allenspark. I think the denial of the special-use permit speaks volumes, and indicates the Meads didn't do their homework about county regulations and community support for their business - which was my point.
"It also sounds like recreational ATV riding is already well established in the area and quite popular" You bet, the area is fully saturated.
And am I surprised to hear support for a porn business being expounded as a conservative value!
June 18, 2008
8:11 p.m.
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PabloT writes:
I used to live near the Bluebird Theater, on Colfax and Adams. The theater is now a concert venue, but used to be a porn video shop/theater. Most of the neighbors would prefer the porn shop....the customers sneak in, sneak out, don't make any noise to attract unnecessary attention. The concert goers pee in the lawns, throw beer bottles in the bushes, throw up on the sidewalk and occasionally pass out in the gutters. Bring back the porn shop!
June 18, 2008
8:55 p.m.
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Buckshot_Magee writes:
What (if they actually have jobs) type of business are the Pattersons in? If they own a business, the posts who support the Meads should boycott.