John has visited 48 states. Where in the world is John on his phone?


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John on the phone: As John travels the country he finds a moment to stop and use his phone. This all started when he received a call while on a beach in Oregon and his wife took a photo. New photos are added often so revisit this page in the future.

John Johnson - johninarizona - on the phone

This photo from 2005 started the series featuring John in Arizona on his phone in various locations.


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In 2022 John made it to a beach in Florida.


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In 2023 John found the General Lee in for service at the Hazzard County Garage.


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John is taking it easy standing on a corner in Winslow, Arizona in 2008.


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John enjoyed the tour of Studio B in Nashville in 2011.


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John at Plymouth Rock trying to reach ancestors on the Mayflower in 2019.


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No, this is not John's backyard. That's one big dish - 2011.


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In 2022 John was watching out for alligators in Georgia.


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In 2009 John discovered they sell Hatch Green Chiles by the case in New Mexico.


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A summertime blizzard in 2008 doesn't stop John from making a call.


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In 2021 John noticed more corn growing in Wisconsin than in Iowa.


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In 2008 we find John at Tlaquepaque Village.


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In 2011 John discovered a cool police car at Dollywood.


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John calling WVIT-TV Hartford, Connecticut - 2019.


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This time we find John in Alberta, Canada on his phone. Mount Rundle is in the background.


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John sitting on a corner in Rock Island, Illinois with the Blues Brothers - 2019.


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John visited Nintendo headquarters in Seattle in 2007. Be sure to visit the company store where you can find some rare Nintendo items to buy.


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The only thing John knows about football is the ball isn't round.


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John in Las Vegas in 2007.


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Here's John at Tiffany and Company in Scottsdale in 2011.


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In 2022 John got close to a dauphin.


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In 2011 John was on stage at the Ryman in Nashville.


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John along Route 66 in 2008.


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John in Marinette, Wisconsin in 2021.


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You say you've seen that ship in a movie. Well, you are correct. "Lady Washington" was used in a famous pirate movie a few years ago. In 2008 we find John on his phone where the ship is docked in Aberdeen, Washington.


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John calling Mike Wolfe and Frank Fritz of Antique Archaeology - 2019.


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John did take time to enjoy the view in Grand Canyon National Park - 2008.


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John making a call in Yellowstone National Park - 2022.


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In 2021 John visited Michigan for the first time.


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In 2006 John found a nifty walking bridge.


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John was at the Cameron Trading Post in 2008. He suggests ordering the Navajo Taco for dinner.


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In 2022 John visited Florida.


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John in Las Vegas in 2007.


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Hey kid, don't bother me. John found this work of art in Sedona in 2008.


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John joining these Green Bay Packers fans.


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In 2008 Dehler Park opened in Billings, Montana. Dehler Park replaced the old Cobb Field in Billings.


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That's John on the balcony of the watchtower in 2008.


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John in Las Vegas in 2007 with the camels at the Sahara Hotel.


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John's favorite electronics store is Fry's Electronics - this one is in Las Vegas - 2007.


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John's favorite electronics store is Fry's Electronics - this one is in Tempe, Arizona - 2009.


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John's favorite electronics store is Fry's Electronics - this one is in Phoenix - 2008.


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John's favorite electronics store is Fry's Electronics - this one is in Seattle - 2009.


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Here's John at the Salt Lake City Ikea - 2007.


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In 2023 John visited West Virginia.


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Here's John with the Simpson's in 2013. Actually he is at the KSAZ Fox 10 studios in Phoenix, Arizona.


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John at the WSM Radio Nashville, Tennessee Blaw-Knox tower in 2011.


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John at WMTV Channel 15 Madison, Wisconsin in 2021.


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John at the KYYA Radio 730 Billings, Montana studios in 2014. Perhaps John is trying to call Aaron Flint.


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John just might be trying to call Jack FM to tell them he doesn't like what they play - 2009.


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John at the KNXV TV Channel 15 studios in Phoenix - 2009.


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John on the KOAT TV Channel 7 Albuquerque news set - 2009.


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Here's John at KVOA TV Channel 4 Tucson, Arizona in 2009.


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Here's John at KALY Radio Disney in Albuquerque - 2009.


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Here's John at the KALY Radio Disney control board in Albuquerque - 2009.


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Here's John deep inside the KSL Radio 1160 Salt Lake City hallways trying to contact Herb Jepko - 2007.


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Here's John at the WHAM 1180 Rochester, New York transmitter site in 2010.


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Here's John at KKOB 770 Albuquerque, New Mexico in 2009.


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Here's John at KUPD in Tempe, Arizona in 2009.


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In 2011 John was at KCSF Radio 1300 Colorado Springs.


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In 2011 John found the WSM 650 Nashville studios inside the Gaylord Opryland Hotel.


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John on a tour of WROC TV Rochester, New York in 2010.


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Here's John at KOB-TV Channel 4 Albuquerque in 2009.


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Here's John next to the KOAT TV Channel 7 Albuquerque Sky 7 copter. Perhaps John is trying to contact Chuck or P.T. from the 'Whirlybirds' TV series to compare their Bell 47G and 47J series copters with Sky 7's - 2009.


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John in 2011 with an Associated Press teletype machine.


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John loves hamburgers and Fatburger is near the top of the list. Here's John in 2008 at the Phoenix Fatburger featured on CBS TV's 'Undercover Boss' long before Fatburger closed all of its Phoenix locations.


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Here's John in 2009 at Bert's Burger Bowl in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Bert's was featured on the Food Network's 'Diners, Drive-In's and Dives' series featuring Guy Fieri. The green-chile cheese burger was wonderful.


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John at Whataburger again. This location is in Tucson - 2009.


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In 2010 John checked out Mulberry in Buffalo, New York after it was featured on the Food Network's 'Diners, Drive-In's and Dives' featuring Guy Fieri. That was one huge meatball!


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All you can eat. John at what the locals call Up-Chuck-A-Rama in Salt Lake City - 2008.


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Here's John at Bojangles in 2011.


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John had a Beef-on-Weck at Anderson's in Buffalo, New York in 2010.


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In 2010 John had a great cheese steak sandwich at Moochies in Salt Lake City, Utah. Moochies was featured on the Food Network's 'Diners, Drive-In's and Dives' featuring Guy Fieri.


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In 2009 John ate at the Route 66 Diner in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Great food and great atomospere.


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Here's John at Freddy's Frozen Custard. Great steakburgers - 2011.


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The only thing John doesn't like about Culver's is they serve Pepsi products - 2010.


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John at his favorite Fatburger location in Mesa, Arizona (now closed) in January 2009.


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Normally you find John at Ted's Hot Dogs in Tempe, Arizona. In 2010 John at at one of the original locations in Buffalo, New York.


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Here's John at Ted's Hot Dogs in Tempe, Arizona - 2010.


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John at a Tucson, Arizona Whataburger location in 2009.


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John at In-N-Out in Las Vegas - 2011.


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John discovered Twisters in New Mexico. Great food -2009.


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John at Smash Burger - 2011.


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John at Krystals in Knoxville, Tennessee - 2011.


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John calling Moe, Larry, and Curly to john him at Knuckleheads in Albuquerque, New Mexico - 2009.


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John at a Five Guy's Burger and Fries in Pocatello, Idaho in 2010.


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If that sign looks familier, it should. The Mel's Diner sign used in the CBS TV series 'Alice' is based on this one. John at Mel's in 2011.


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John at Jack's BBQ in downtown Nashville, Tennessee - 2011.


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Here's John at a Denver Culver's in 2011.


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Here's John at Dave and Busters in Buffalo, New York in 2010.


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Here's John sitting next to a frog in 2010.


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Here's John at the Loveless Cafe in Nashville in 2012.


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Here's John at the Golden Corral in Colorado Springs in 2011.


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In 2008 John at at the Cheesecake Factory. Penny was not working.


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In 2009 John discovered this machine at Saguaro National Park.


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In 2008 John discovered this Coca-Cola machine in Yellowstone National Park.


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In 2008 John discovered this Coca-Cola machine at Grand Canyon National Park.


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John on the Blue Ridge Parkway in 2011.


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John at a welcome to Alabama sign in 2012.


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John at a welcome to Arizona sign in 2009.


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John at a welcome to Nevada sign in 2011.


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In 2022 John visited South Carolina - State number 48 visited.


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John at a welcome to New Mexico sign in 2009.


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John at the Tennessee and North Carolina state line in 2011.


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John at a welcome to Utah sign in 2010.


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In 2009 John was at the Islamorada Fish Company at Big Bass Pro Shop.


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John at the WBZ Radio 1030 Boston, MA towers - 2019.


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Why yes, you have seen this train engine, The Reno, in movies (Example: 'Back to the Future') and John checked it out at the Old Tucson Studios in 2010.


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Here's John on Fremont Street in Las Vegas - 2011.


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Here's John in 2011 at Cartier in Scottsdale. Perhaps checking to see if he needs to buy something.


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Here's John at the Erie Canal in Pittsford, New York in 2010.


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John wins gold at the Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs in 2011.


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In 2011 John discovered they can put a Best Buy store in a box - 2011.


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John at the Scottsdale Apple Store in 2011.


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Perhaps John is calling to ask what happens if he turns the red valve. The Reno - 2010.


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In 2011 John discovered a big T in a mall in Knoxville, Tennessee.


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John calling to find out if there is room at the Shady Rest Hotel - 2016.


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More from the Old Tucson Studios in 2010. John calling to find out what happens if he moves the lever.


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John at the Buffalo Niagara Airport in 2010.


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In 2009 John stopped by the Continental Divide Indian Market in New Mexico.


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John in Gatlinburg, Tennessee - 2011.


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John at Hoover Dam - 2011.


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John at Opryland - 2011.


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John at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland, Ohio in 2010.


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In 2012 John visited the Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum in Chattanooga.


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In 2010 John ate at the Coal Tower in Pittsford, New York.


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John at the Aztec Ruins National Monument in Aztec, New Mexico in 2009.


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John noticed this out of order outhouse while visiting Tortilla Flat, Arizona in 2012.


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John on location in 2010 at the Old Tucson Studios. You know you've seen that Mission in movies. The mountain looks familiar too.


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In 2012 John got to visit the Chickamauga Battlefield National Military Park.


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John discovered tall snow poles on fire hydrants in Buffalo, New York - 2010.


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In 2023 John found one of the almost 300 "L O V E" signs in Virginia.


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Here's John next to a La Plaza de Toros poster in 2010. Perhaps calling José Picazo about his next fight.


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In 2009 John discovered the Walmart in Farmington, New Mexico had a chile roasting station.


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The dam guy at Hoover Dam said if one rubs the toes it will bring good luck in Vegas - 2007.


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John at Four Corners. Hint: This actually is not the correct location for the four corners!


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In 2009 while near Santa Fe, New Mexico John discovered a very helpful tourist information rest stop. They even ask you to vote.


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In 2008 we find John heading to the Grand Canyon National Park.


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Here's John with the famous Ira Burton Perrine in 2008. Guess where this was taken.


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One tall cactus. John in 2009.


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John took a chance standing under this big bird in 2008. Some of you probably know where this was taken.


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Here's John at Arizona Mills shopping center in Tempe in 2010.


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John in Jackson, Wyoming - 2022.


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John at the Old North Bridge catching up on history - 2019.


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Here's John at the first Microsoft Store location in Scottsdale, Arizona. At the time of this photo in 2010 it was the only Microsoft Store.


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In 2007 the Microsoft Across America truck was seen someplace in Washington state.


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In 2022 John was seen sitting next to Forest Gump.


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This time John isn't calling anyone. John is listening to a great Les Paul performance while visiting the Les Paul Memorial - 2022.


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Now we know who John has been calling.



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