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Plaster Jesus

WhackAMolE - 1-9-2014 at 01:13 PM

I always try to grab a shot driving south. This statue even has a Wiki page ...

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christ_of_the_Sacred_Heart

The San Diego U-T ran an interesting article about how it was built. (pdf link)

http://www.utsandiego.com/uniontrib/20060415/images/focalpoi...

One of these days I'd like to figure out how to hike up there for a closer look.



[Edited on 1-9-2014 by WhackAMolE]

durrelllrobert - 1-9-2014 at 01:29 PM

Jesus is not PLASTERED. The head, chest and arms are made of steel and the lower body of fiberglass.[1]

bajacalifornian - 1-9-2014 at 01:40 PM

I've a place just under the "toll booth Jesus". Steep climb, easy to find. Park under the bridge at El Morro, K38.

Phil C on this board has made this morning hike more than most.

Plan food around Teresita's at her restaurant there at K38 while there. GREAT Mexican food.



Can lie in fog certain times of the year.

Careful of the dogs at the top. Just plain mean . . . even with a dog whisperer.

Good luck here, at Nomads.

willardguy - 1-9-2014 at 02:14 PM

or....you can just drive up to it and park right next to it. holy upskirt! :yes:

Plaster Jesus

Majorcynik - 1-9-2014 at 02:19 PM

A nation enraptured by pure superstition!!

Mexitron - 1-9-2014 at 02:40 PM

I'm not a member of any religion per se but I find it refreshing after watching the ACLU try to dismantle anything religious on public property in this country...I mean who cares, leave it be.

bajacalifornian - 1-9-2014 at 03:22 PM

Removal of this, unlike the cross of San Diego
will never . . . will not happen in Mexico.

MMc - 1-9-2014 at 03:24 PM

I use it as a lineup while surfing. We call it new idea Jesus cause he always has a light going off on top his head.:lol:

Ateo - 1-9-2014 at 03:26 PM

I gotta go take a selfie with Jesus sometime.

With a song in your heart

bajaguy - 1-9-2014 at 03:35 PM

Reminds me of a song from the movie "Cool Hand Luke"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q-JxnK4GKhA

BornFisher - 1-9-2014 at 03:46 PM

I think he is describing a white sea bass that got away!!!

bajacalifornian - 1-9-2014 at 04:25 PM




Majorcynik . . . "what chou mean, enraptured by pure superstition?"

Christ of the Sacred Heart Statue, Rosarito

Gypsy Jan - 1-9-2014 at 05:21 PM

The light on top is an aviation warning light, required by federal law for high-rise structures.

Here is a link to a Wikipedia article about the statue: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christ_of_the_Sacred_Heart

What I do know is that the owner of the property donated the land and paid entirely for the building of the statue out of his own pocket as a tribute to his religious beliefs and the good fortune that had come to his family.

He believed that this construction would bring similar blessings to others.

When the statue went up, several news organizations tried to interview him, wanting to know how, why and what it cost.

As far as I know, he refused any direct interviews - the information available has come from others who know the family.

acadist - 1-9-2014 at 07:11 PM

I always refer to it as 'Buddy Jesus', as in the movie Dogma with George Carlin as a bishop

Bob H - 1-9-2014 at 08:00 PM

No, no, no.... he is merely in the process of signaling a TOUCHDOWN for the Chargers!

Go CHARGERS !!!!

acadist - 1-9-2014 at 08:11 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by Bob H
No, no, no.... he is merely in the process of signaling a TOUCHDOWN for the Chargers!

Go CHARGERS !!!!


Yes, you will need divine help:lol:

GO BRONCOS!!!! :yes:

Bob H - 1-9-2014 at 08:29 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by acadist
Quote:
Originally posted by Bob H
No, no, no.... he is merely in the process of signaling a TOUCHDOWN for the Chargers!

Go CHARGERS !!!!


Yes, you will need divine help:lol:

GO BRONCOS!!!! :yes:


Well, we HAVE it.... GOOOO CHARGERS!!
:bounce::spingrin::yes::bounce:

Welcome aboard WhackAMolE

durrelllrobert - 1-10-2014 at 11:24 AM

By any chance do you know my FB friend "Holy Jack O'Mole from Ireland?