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"Bridge Trolls" No Longer Menacing Boulder

7/09/2008 at 12:46 PM
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A couple of hard-up potheads stood guard at a bridge in Boulder, Colorado, police say, charging joggers and bikers a $1 "toll" to cross. That is, until one passerby--an off-duty sheriff's deputy--refused to pay. In an attempt to shake down the officer, one of the modern-day trolls hit him with a golf club, which as you can imagine didn't end well.

Once in custody, the pair explained to police that they were having a bad acid trip. But why were they hustling money on the bridge? They didn't have enough cash to buy a lighter for the joint they planned to smoke.

While police don't find the antics very entertaining, one local biker loves the story:

I think that's hilarious.

Related Stories:
· "Bridge Troll" Arrested after Confrontation [KMGH]
· Crime coverage [Jaunted]

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Missed Connections in Boulder: Off the Links Edition

6/27/2008 at 3:30 PM
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We were tickled by this week's story of kids being accidentally exposed to strippers on a Colorado golf course. But with all due respect to the fundraising caddies at this event, maybe a charity tournament like this one isn't the best place to meet someone, caddy or player.

Instead, why not head to one of these hot spots in nearby Boulder? We've even given each locale a possibility-of-seeing-kids rating so you can avoid any gaffes!

Walnut Brewery :: Taste a uniquely named microbrew like "Devil's Thumb Stout" or brandish your cigarette case at the bar. Kids? Only if you're in the restaurant section. 1123 Walnut St.

Catacombs Bar :: Stake out a pool table at one of the first bars in the city to serve liquor. You might meet someone tattooed and long-haired. Kids? Doubtful, though it sounds like a fun dark place to explore. 2115 13th St.

The Laughing Goat :: Bring your laptop and your scruff or enjoy a live show at this Starbucks-free cafe. Kids? Probably, as the place has its own MySpace page. 1709 Pearl St.

Related Stories:
· Missed Connections coverage [Jaunted]
· Boulder Hotels [HC]

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International Mead Fest

Where: 800 28th Street [map], Boulder, CO, United States, 80303

1/17/2006 at 10:25 AM
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Boulder, the land where everyone's sporty, natural, and brewing their own, will soon be hosting the International Mead Festival, held Feb. 10 and 11. There will be 80 different meads available from 28 different companies. Tickets are $29 in advance, $35 at the door. We're thirsty already.

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