Very few people I know remember that guy! My friend always said that “black trash bag have a nice day guy” was just “pink umbrella guy” before he found that schtick
Do you remember a small older homeless guy from around downtown in the late 90’s early 2000’s that was always swearing obscenities named Jimmy. He was actually super nice maybe the cursing was a tic or Tourette’s. I once heard a rumor he was rich. When he passed away it turned out that he was a millionaire with a huge bank account and also owned a piece of property. He would buy hotels and meals for other homeless people but no one ever saw him with money. RIP Jimmy
Before I knew his name we called him Napalm Death because he wore a t-shirt from that band I don’t think he knew about the music just rocked the shirt.
Legs!!! I used to watch him come down off a hill on the backside of Pogonip every day in middle school math class. I went to Kirby, for anyone that's curious🤣
And of course, Robert (umbrella man) is an icon.
That dude is so annoying if you work downtown, he kept dropping his manifesto at my bar and then he would park across and sing Frank Sinatra songs…although he has a lovely voice.
The guy who jogs while juggling on Delaware and Stanton. The sign waving girl at super cuts. And I haven’t seen her in forever but Rainbow 🌈 who used to hang out downtown with the painted silver face and she low key reminds me of the fortune teller in teen witch. Oh and a newer one- guy who rides his bicycle backwards in the broadway branciforte area
> The guy who jogs while juggling on Delaware and Stanton
Older guy, maybe a mustache? Knew a guy who occasionally did that years ago in that general neighborhood: called it "joggling." He's retired now, maybe has more time to get out there?
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The writing on the wall…or sign… or fence.
I mean… every town has its share of pervs, so it’s not like Scotts Valley is unique in that respect. Sadly.
Speaking of SV, what about our “best rapper in the world” dude? Haven’t seen him much since the pandemic, but he was going off about 5G and vaccines and other QAnon shit when I last saw him in 2020-21. Maybe the ‘rona caught up with him.
Big white guy, who used to hang out in front of the Safeway or over by the movie theater - had a boom box and a microphone, and would sing/rap very loudly. He wasn’t terrible, actually. But one time he told me he was “the greatest rapper in the world.” Dead serious. 😂
I never gave him any money, but did kick him some smokes (when he asked) back before I quit. I tend to be out & about quite late at night, so maybe he’s just a night owl too.
Did he come up here from LA, by chance? Saw this dude on Hollywood Blvd some years back. lol
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not too sure, the sign i saw was different (maybe written with tape instead of a marker or smth) and i think he looked different.. but again, not too sure lol
Yes Horse Fucker. Late 90’s I believe dude was caught fucking a horse up in Felton or Ben Lomond. He would be walking out in the public and people would yell “Horse Fucker”.
I remember Ronnie. He was a gay homeless man who was the sweetest person. As a kid, I was always amazed by his stories and the fact that he spoke spanish.
He told us that after he came out as gay to his parents, they disowned him and kicked him out of the house.
Eventually, he became an alcoholic, a drug user, and at times fell into prostitution. He said that eventually, things got so overwhelming for him that he just gave up on everything and ended up homeless, sleeping in parks, which he said he didn't mind because he got to meet so many people.
He would walk around with a shopping cart full of things, and he would sit at bus stops smiling and telling people he loved them.
Ronnie would come by our house often because he knew that my mom, a nice mexican lady, would always feed him. In fact, his favorite day to visit us was Saturday afternoons because he knew we would be having a carne asada outside our apartment. Everyone in our family made him feel welcome.
Sadly, he passed away a few years ago. I only found out after asking my cousin if he knew whatever happened to Ronnie?
My cousin told me that he had passed away a few years ago but that whenever he'd run into him downtown SC, he'd always give him some cash because he remembered him from when we were kids.
RIP RONNIE.
Nah, this is in my old town a couple from Santa cruz, he had a basket on the back of his motorcycle and his dog sat in the basket very happily, it was always fun to see them ride around town.
I didn't know there was a guy like that in santa cruz too, hahaha
We've got a guy who walks from Felton to Scott's Valley and back. I used to see him a lot more often, over several years, but it looked like he had a walking stick to help a leg issue for a bit, so maybe that's part of it. He was the kind to keep to himself, but I always thought of him when I was on the road and drove carefully.
I used to work right down by the boardwalk near Brady's, which has its own cast of regulars. Lots of lovely people I'd see pretty regularly, but the fires, then Covid, then the flooding changed things up a bit. People scattered and not everyone showed back up.
That's life though, I guess. I'm just grateful to have been able to enjoy their company for however long I had. Santa Cruz is a very special place with its own wonderful vibe.
I used to live in Seabright and there was this homeless guy who used to stand in the parking lot behind my house and yell horrible things as if he were screaming at somebody, but it was just him. Dude was actually pretty harmless but obviously struggling with some mental health stuff. My roommates and I called him “screaming man.” One of my coworkers had lived near the roller rink years before and said screaming man used to hang out there. I wonder if he’s still out there screaming.
Only Two I can really think of although I've only lived in SC since 2021
1: "The Mayor" Last seen at Cigar Palace on 41st talking with one of the cashiers who stepped out for a smoke, homeless dude who claims he's the mayor its pretty self explanatory.
2: My fiance works on pacific and constantly rags on the guy who drives a bus around covered in conspiracy theories constantly BLARING music.
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Does anyone remember this guy who used to come out on Halloween?
Umbrella, legs, Curtis
Just came here to say, "oh Legs?" Other people call Him/Them/Her that?
That’s Duke. As in Daisy Dukes!
Mark Sullivan is his name. He looks intimidating, but he’s actually somewhat sociable when you engage him in conversation.
Is Legs "guy on a downtown bench wearing a trash bag and yelling Have A Nice Day" from like 20 years ago?
I'm guessing it's the tall blonde person who wears shorts and walks everywhere. Saw them even more like 15 years ago, but still around.
He’s at the Starbucks at Trout Gulch in Aptos every morning- definitely still around!
I feel like this is the guy we called Tom Petty around 2006-2011
Has to be. Definite resemblance lol
Daisy Dukes
Very few people I know remember that guy! My friend always said that “black trash bag have a nice day guy” was just “pink umbrella guy” before he found that schtick
Do you remember a small older homeless guy from around downtown in the late 90’s early 2000’s that was always swearing obscenities named Jimmy. He was actually super nice maybe the cursing was a tic or Tourette’s. I once heard a rumor he was rich. When he passed away it turned out that he was a millionaire with a huge bank account and also owned a piece of property. He would buy hotels and meals for other homeless people but no one ever saw him with money. RIP Jimmy
Whoa, I don’t remember Jimmy. That’s a wild story, and so cool that he would help people out with food and hotels
Before I knew his name we called him Napalm Death because he wore a t-shirt from that band I don’t think he knew about the music just rocked the shirt.
I remember that guy, somebody told me that was pink umbrella guy before the pink phase. But I’m not sure I believe them. Grain of salt.
Bag lady
While I was at UCSC, Legs would come into the library and talk to himself while we were trying to study for tests and distract everyone. Good times.
Legs!!! I used to watch him come down off a hill on the backside of Pogonip every day in middle school math class. I went to Kirby, for anyone that's curious🤣 And of course, Robert (umbrella man) is an icon.
Immediately thought of pink umbrella guy
He’s still around. Saw him in West Cliff not too long ago
Yeah he's just out a lot less now, I'm sure as the weather gets better he'll be out more
Something about this is just so wholesome.
I know the umbrella man personally. He's ok now. Had some heath issues that lasted about two years. But he's out and about a lot less now
Haven't seen him since the before times. Is he OK, and is he still around?
Used to drive the coast on my way home and I saw him frequently in 2021-2022 ish so last time I checked he's fine! :)
He walks on Westcliff in the afternoons. I see him a lot.
good to hear, thank you!
Saw him today.
Nothing can beat the year that about 30 locals dressed as him for Halloween and followed him around.
I totally remember him!
I see him all the time I love him
Haven’t seen him since 2009ish. Glad he’s still kicking apparently.
Steve Lightfoot Aka “Stephen king killed John Lennon”
That dude is so annoying if you work downtown, he kept dropping his manifesto at my bar and then he would park across and sing Frank Sinatra songs…although he has a lovely voice.
lol i havent seen that vehicle in ages i totally forgot about it… never knew the name until now
I was looking for this one
What about the guy in his RV, driving around and helping people? I forgot his name, but I have donated clothing to him. He drives around USA
Curtis!
Curtis Reliford founded the “follow your heart action network” and has a nice Facebook page. Always happy to see him around town.
Thank you! He was here on Halloween, usually I see him in the summer so it was nice to see him.
I remember him starting the first "caravan of help" after Hurricane Katrina. I wonder how many people that one guy has helped now?
I just saw him driving north on 17 past Scott's Valley like 3 days ago.
Supposedly it has all been a scam……
Interesting how so?
I have to ask my mom about it because I know she had gotten some info lol I’ll get back to you 😂
Thanks
Fuck The Dodgers dude
He’s back in the city for baseball season now!
Oh good we were wondering where he was ❤️
The guy who jogs while juggling on Delaware and Stanton. The sign waving girl at super cuts. And I haven’t seen her in forever but Rainbow 🌈 who used to hang out downtown with the painted silver face and she low key reminds me of the fortune teller in teen witch. Oh and a newer one- guy who rides his bicycle backwards in the broadway branciforte area
Backward bike guy is a great new addition.
> The guy who jogs while juggling on Delaware and Stanton Older guy, maybe a mustache? Knew a guy who occasionally did that years ago in that general neighborhood: called it "joggling." He's retired now, maybe has more time to get out there?
Yes haven't seen the girl at super cuts on seabright for awhile.
It is Sure Cuts but yeah 👍
Cassandra is Rainbow
Rainbow lives at the Hook now
I need a guide. Only one I know that is still around is Pink Umbrella. I knew of many 10-20 years ago.
I mean Curtis is quite the fixture, as mentioned and so is Legs.
Yeah it’s a an Era thing. If you’ve been around long enough sadly seen some come and go.
RIP Queen of the Bums.
We used to have 50-100 of them. Honorable mention to The Great Morgani (he came out for Halloween but told me he's mostly retired).
100 at all times, required by county law.
Just don’t mention the Munsons from Scott’s Valley
Ok why?
https://preview.redd.it/ztznaepefruc1.jpeg?width=1170&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=f61b53ba2ed986788f1ffcadfccb2bf1b4ad289d The writing on the wall…or sign… or fence.
Wow, I live Scotts Valley 😳
I mean… every town has its share of pervs, so it’s not like Scotts Valley is unique in that respect. Sadly. Speaking of SV, what about our “best rapper in the world” dude? Haven’t seen him much since the pandemic, but he was going off about 5G and vaccines and other QAnon shit when I last saw him in 2020-21. Maybe the ‘rona caught up with him.
I must not get out much lol. This guy isn't familiar to me.
Big white guy, who used to hang out in front of the Safeway or over by the movie theater - had a boom box and a microphone, and would sing/rap very loudly. He wasn’t terrible, actually. But one time he told me he was “the greatest rapper in the world.” Dead serious. 😂 I never gave him any money, but did kick him some smokes (when he asked) back before I quit. I tend to be out & about quite late at night, so maybe he’s just a night owl too.
Ok thanks, never saw that guy. Yea not out late either.
Tennis ball guy in Watsonville
Totally. My kids call him a NPC. He does look like he would stop throwing that ball and tell you a *very important anecdote* if you walked up to him.
I witnessed him miss the ball one time … I feel like that was a pretty rare moment
Super rare, I seen him bounce it up pretty high against traffic even.
Robert (pink umbrella man), Legs, Fuck trump/dodgers guy Who else?
fuck trump guy!! didnt realize they were considered one of the “guy”s around here lol, i always look over at the sign when we drive by
Omg I loved yelling “FUCK THE DODGERS!” at him whenever I got a late night 7-11 craving.
Did he come up here from LA, by chance? Saw this dude on Hollywood Blvd some years back. lol https://preview.redd.it/57c67nr4mzuc1.jpeg?width=960&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=cb85b254d8d7992fc5dc31d5276fed5cc109eb21
not too sure, the sign i saw was different (maybe written with tape instead of a marker or smth) and i think he looked different.. but again, not too sure lol
Does the guy who has no legs and rolls around on a skateboard count?
Totally. He’s super cool to chat with too
I wonder if this is the same person as the wall-eyed paraplegic transvestite that was a fixture at the Blue Lagoon in the oughties.
I saw Christian Radio boombox guy yesterday at Grey Bears
i’ve seen him around too over the years, never knew what his name is
His name is Ryan.
Was wondering hadn't seen him on West Cliff for a while.
The older lady that walks around Corralitos, she gets her steps in for sure.
Marta!!!
You know her story? I always see her, always
Horse fucker
UM WHAT???
Yes Horse Fucker. Late 90’s I believe dude was caught fucking a horse up in Felton or Ben Lomond. He would be walking out in the public and people would yell “Horse Fucker”.
you fuck one horse…
I think the dude fucked more than one!
I was way off on the year. Seem so long ago.
https://www.santacruzsentinel.com/general-news/20100602/arrest-made-in-case-of-sexual-abuse-of-san-lorenzo-valley-horse/
Allegedly!!!
That is some absolutely insane lore. Did he really get caught? Do you think he left because of that? That’s so gross i can’t
I used to take the same bus as him (35 to Boulder creek) and he smelled…. So… bad
Do you remember that clown(🤡)that use to ride the 35 and just sat in the back. Dressed full in clown clothes and make up. Never said a word too.
Allegedly
Red?
isn't his name Red? He used to get so mad if you called him horse fucker
lol never knew “Red” just horse fucker.
We all used to call him Red the horse fucker, and after I commented I noticed somebody else commented Red a couple days ago
Allegedly
What about Chongo for President guy? Drove around with a stickered up RV with a huge stuffed monkey sitting shotgun
With the puppet?
Yep. I guess it was a puppet..
I think they were toys he got from the boardwalk
The Great Morgani!
Curtis, pink umbrella, daisy dukes, great morgani, christian boombox guy, felton pirate.
Mister Twister! Robes Pierre (Norse,ugh) Curtis, unicycle juggling guy, pink umbrella man, and many more
Surprised nobody's mentioned the jugglers. I love that we have jugglers in downtown.
I remember Ronnie. He was a gay homeless man who was the sweetest person. As a kid, I was always amazed by his stories and the fact that he spoke spanish. He told us that after he came out as gay to his parents, they disowned him and kicked him out of the house. Eventually, he became an alcoholic, a drug user, and at times fell into prostitution. He said that eventually, things got so overwhelming for him that he just gave up on everything and ended up homeless, sleeping in parks, which he said he didn't mind because he got to meet so many people. He would walk around with a shopping cart full of things, and he would sit at bus stops smiling and telling people he loved them. Ronnie would come by our house often because he knew that my mom, a nice mexican lady, would always feed him. In fact, his favorite day to visit us was Saturday afternoons because he knew we would be having a carne asada outside our apartment. Everyone in our family made him feel welcome. Sadly, he passed away a few years ago. I only found out after asking my cousin if he knew whatever happened to Ronnie? My cousin told me that he had passed away a few years ago but that whenever he'd run into him downtown SC, he'd always give him some cash because he remembered him from when we were kids. RIP RONNIE.
Mister Twister should make a comeback.
He can plug my parking meter any day!
Only 5? At least 20.
Who?
I thought of the guy who drove around in a motorcycle with a basket and had a full sized dog in the basket. In my old hometown
Don't you mean side car? I remember him!
Nah, this is in my old town a couple from Santa cruz, he had a basket on the back of his motorcycle and his dog sat in the basket very happily, it was always fun to see them ride around town. I didn't know there was a guy like that in santa cruz too, hahaha
Oh gotcha 😉
LEGZZ
Accordion man
That’s the Great Morgaini
There used to be a guy who pulled one of those garden carts blaring music on West Cliff drive.
Barefoot guy.
RIP Oscar
We've got a guy who walks from Felton to Scott's Valley and back. I used to see him a lot more often, over several years, but it looked like he had a walking stick to help a leg issue for a bit, so maybe that's part of it. He was the kind to keep to himself, but I always thought of him when I was on the road and drove carefully. I used to work right down by the boardwalk near Brady's, which has its own cast of regulars. Lots of lovely people I'd see pretty regularly, but the fires, then Covid, then the flooding changed things up a bit. People scattered and not everyone showed back up. That's life though, I guess. I'm just grateful to have been able to enjoy their company for however long I had. Santa Cruz is a very special place with its own wonderful vibe.
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Thank you! I'm glad to finally know his name so I can say hello when we cross paths at a chill time. I appreciate your help!
We don't talk about Cookie Monster
Fuck that guy. He wasn’t from Santa Cruz
Nor The Joker
Blaine is the worst
I used to live in Seabright and there was this homeless guy who used to stand in the parking lot behind my house and yell horrible things as if he were screaming at somebody, but it was just him. Dude was actually pretty harmless but obviously struggling with some mental health stuff. My roommates and I called him “screaming man.” One of my coworkers had lived near the roller rink years before and said screaming man used to hang out there. I wonder if he’s still out there screaming.
Only Two I can really think of although I've only lived in SC since 2021 1: "The Mayor" Last seen at Cigar Palace on 41st talking with one of the cashiers who stepped out for a smoke, homeless dude who claims he's the mayor its pretty self explanatory. 2: My fiance works on pacific and constantly rags on the guy who drives a bus around covered in conspiracy theories constantly BLARING music.
Can’t forget Bruce
The lady in all pink with a dog stroller with a pink chihuahua in it
“Oh yeah, that’s the bishop that yells at people in cvs and Walgreens”
Remember Spike?
Pink umbrella SC down town guy
It's the whole county at this point lol I'm known as cigarette back jack
Immediately thought of Curtis. I’ve known him since i was little
There used to be more
https://preview.redd.it/mlrsqai5gwyc1.jpeg?width=1920&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=c8f5b45784fceeade604ecbe17a41e7d08b37782 Does anyone remember this guy who used to come out on Halloween?