Kim and Nathan's petition drive to convince ConocoPhillips to save the disappearing "76" gas station meatballs, summarized at SaveThe76Ball.com, has been getting quite a bit of notice in recent days, particularly from the British press.
(Some of whom I think simply can't resist the "balls" pun -- those cheeky Brits!)
The BBC even asked us here at Franklin Avenue to use the above pic for their story here on the petition drive. (You may remember we shot the pic last October as they took down the old "76" ball at the corner of Hyperion and Griffith Park.)
The drive has also landed ink in the U.K.'s Telegraph newspaper, and the trade mag Convenience Store/Petroleum News.
Also, Kim and Nathan note that at least one former "76" sign is currently up for bid on eBay. The ball is currently only up to $100, which hasn't met the reserve price. From the description:
The item you are bidding on was removed from a race track in Bakersfield, Ca. two years ago. This Union 76 ball lights up and spins when powered by 110. The ball itself has minor scratches and I have tried to show those spots. This item is sold as is. The working status of the light and rotation device is unknown. Both features worked when it was taken down from the race track.
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