September 29, 2011 Washington Monument Engineers - Page 2

Sundae · 09-29-2011, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Happy Monkey

I could hardly stand the inside of the Capitol dome. I can't imagine the outside of the Monument.

I had real trouble going up to the dome in St Peter's (Rome).
I felt claustrophobic and I knew the only relief would be when I came out - but that would be high, high above the city...
Ditto the bell tower in Siena.
Something about Italian cities makes me feel the need to punish myself! I think it's because I can't face going home and giving the shameful response, "No. I was too scared."

Quote:

Originally Posted by Undertoad

The only other IOTD I remember taken by one of us was [snip] Whale Penis, by staceyv

I miss SV

HungLikeJesus · 09-29-2011, 05:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sundae

I had real trouble going up to the dome in St Peter's (Rome).
I felt claustrophobic and I knew the only relief would be when I came out - but that would be high, high above the city...
Ditto the bell tower in Siena.
Something about Italian cities makes me feel the need to punish myself! I think it's because I can't face going home and giving the shameful response, "No. I was too scared."I miss SV

I climbed the Leaning Tower of Pizza in 1988. I think they closed it to tourists not long after that. I took some pictures looking down at my bicycle, but I don't know where they are now.

monster · 09-29-2011, 06:49 PM

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Originally Posted by HungLikeJesus

I climbed the Leaning Tower of Pizza in 1988. I think they closed it to tourists not long after that. I took some pictures looking down at my bicycle, but I don't know where they are now.

It was still open in 89 when I did it..... it was kinda scary because the floor was so polished! I don't mind heights as long as I feel secure up there

congrats on your boinging, Glatt. and Sheldon.

ZenGum · 09-29-2011, 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Undertoad

The only other IOTD I remember taken by one of us was

http://cellar.org/showthread.php?t=7543

Whale Penis, by staceyv

Ahem, http://cellar.org/showthread.php?t=25001

I guess I didn't actually state that I had taken them.

Hang on, of three (known) IotDs that were taken by dwellars, we have one actual giant penis, one model giant penis and one symbolic giant penis.

Are we teh gay?

Sundae · 09-30-2011, 09:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Sheldonrs

4 guys going down on a giant phallic symbol.

Two guys two gals. Something you are trying to tell us, Sheldon?

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZenGum

Hang on, of three (known) IotDs that were taken by dwellars, we have one actual giant penis, one model giant penis and one symbolic giant penis.

Are we teh gay?

Am I teh gay for liking the occasional penis?
Off to get a rainbow tattoo then...

monster · 10-01-2011, 07:50 AM

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Originally Posted by ZenGum

Ahem, http://cellar.org/showthread.php?t=25001

I guess I didn't actually state that I had taken them.

Hang on, of three (known) IotDs that were taken by dwellars, we have one actual giant penis, one model giant penis and one symbolic giant penis.

Are we teh gay?

This one wasn't a penis. Although he is a bit of a dickhead sometimes.....

http://cellar.org/showthread.php?t=17822

glatt · 01-20-2012, 12:12 PM

Let me just say that David M. Rubenstein is the man.

This billionaire philanthropist is giving $7.5 million to pay for the Monument's restoration. Congress is paying the other $7.5M, but was looking for private donors to match the government's contribution.

Mr. Rubenstein has previously given millions of dollars in gifts to the federal government for stuff in the DC area. He just gave $4.5 million to the zoo's panda program. He gave $13 million to the National Archives to pay for a visitor center and a special display area for a copy of the Magna Carta he bought and lent to the Archives. Before that, he lent a copy of the Declaration of Independence to the State Department, a signed copy of the Emancipation Proclamation to the Oval Office and the first official map of the United States published after the American Revolution to the Library of Congress.

Way to go, rich dude!

The Washington Monument is expected to be closed for at least another year, because they haven't even begun the repairs yet.

jimhelm · 09-29-2011, 12:44 PM

nice job, glatt

Undertoad · 09-29-2011, 01:04 PM

I prefer our current Chi owners.

infinite monkey · 09-29-2011, 01:05 PM

What is a 'chi owner'?

Undertoad · 09-29-2011, 01:22 PM

chi

...huahua

Clodfobble · 09-29-2011, 01:58 PM

There was also one taken by seakdivers a long time ago, I think. Can't remember what it was; something in the water in Alaska, presumably.

infinite monkey · 09-29-2011, 02:16 PM

Ohhhhhhh...Hua Hua!

I didn't know the old chi owner but I like the current one too.

glatt · 09-29-2011, 02:59 PM

I just saw I've been Boing Boigned. I submitted some Flickr shots to their pool and they put one on their front page. Cool!

classicman · 09-29-2011, 03:45 PM

Wow - Thats awesome.

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01-20-2012, 12:12 PM	#7
glatt ™ Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 27,717	Let me just say that David M. Rubenstein is the man. This billionaire philanthropist is giving $7.5 million to pay for the Monument's restoration. Congress is paying the other $7.5M, but was looking for private donors to match the government's contribution. Mr. Rubenstein has previously given millions of dollars in gifts to the federal government for stuff in the DC area. He just gave $4.5 million to the zoo's panda program. He gave $13 million to the National Archives to pay for a visitor center and a special display area for a copy of the Magna Carta he bought and lent to the Archives. Before that, he lent a copy of the Declaration of Independence to the State Department, a signed copy of the Emancipation Proclamation to the Oval Office and the first official map of the United States published after the American Revolution to the Library of Congress. Way to go, rich dude! The Washington Monument is expected to be closed for at least another year, because they haven't even begun the repairs yet.

09-29-2011, 01:04 PM	#9
Undertoad Radical Centrist Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Cottage of Prussia Posts: 31,423	I prefer our current Chi owners.

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infinite monkey Person who doesn't update the user title Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 13,002	What is a 'chi owner'?

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Undertoad Radical Centrist Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Cottage of Prussia Posts: 31,423	chi ...huahua

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infinite monkey Person who doesn't update the user title Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 13,002	Ohhhhhhh...Hua Hua! I didn't know the old chi owner but I like the current one too.

09-29-2011, 02:59 PM	#14
glatt ™ Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 27,717	I just saw I've been Boing Boigned. I submitted some Flickr shots to their pool and they put one on their front page. Cool!

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