The building where my office is located is undergoing renovation (just in time for our company to move offices in September). For the last week or two, they have been working on the roof which has required the use of a crane to lift materials (it's a 19 story building). It's been fascinating to watch (at least to me). So, I thought I would share some pictures.
A view from the parking garage. This is identical to the crane used in Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines.
I had no idea that the boom on these things extended that far up...
.... No. THAT far up.
A view from the 16TH floor. Ignore the reflections of the Hershey's chocolates. They are but ghosts of things that no longer exist.
That boom was swaying in the breeze. Watching it move from this perspective is dizzying. It looks like it's going to topple over any minute.
This was the best shot I could get of the top of the boom going over the edge of the roof. I think it's safe to say it was near the limit of it's reach.
yo buddy - the pics and all were very interesting...or NOT. i need baby pics or humourless jokes or something.
ReplyDeletei know. once you have attained an audience it is very hard to keep that audience happy.
just sayin - bahahahahahhaah!
love all your posts buddy! your friend,
kymber
kymber, there is no pleasing the audience. More pics to follow when I have enough good ones to share.
DeleteJoke for the day: Three guys walked into a bar...the fourth one ducked.
Ditto to kymber.
ReplyDeleteI'll go you for one for one on crane pics as they shake the bejesus out of my chair at least 10 times a day at work. I think I'll complain about physical harassment soon. That way I can stay home & work on our garden!
DFW...the term you are looking for is a "hostile work environment". Such environment is causing you great pain and disability requiring a work place accommodation under the American's with Disabilities Act.
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ReplyDeleteYour Tonka Trucks just get bigger as you get older.
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GunDiva, you say that like it's a bad thing.
DeleteThat is a great set of pics.. It is amazing what they can do with those things! :)
ReplyDeletePissed, thanks. I agree that it's amazing. I wish I had gotten pics of them lifting the cubes of materials. Four cubes at once lifted with only two straps. Wow!
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