Supposedly, there was a minor earthquake centered in upstate New York that shook the Old Man loose from its' perch.
For many years, it was a regular editorial device for NH newpapers to include the Old Man expressing all styles of emotion with regard to state-wide NH political happenings.
Lost but not forgotten: $24.95 at the state liquor store still buys a one quart Old Man stylized green bottle of Jenkin's NH-made rye whiskey!