Third Cellar Field of 64: World Landmarks - Page 8

glatt · 04-04-2006, 09:33 AM

I hadn't even looked at the rankings in the brackets before I voted. I thought the two were pretty evenly matched. I think the VLA is much cooler looking and much more interesting than some old clock tower. I'd much rather visit it.

I encourage any fence-sitters to vote for Stonhenge.

Cyclefrance · 04-04-2006, 09:48 AM

Wait a minute! - Some old clock tower..???!!!!

Well at least you've heard of Big Ben - wish I could say the same about this very large ashtray or something - I mean, what sort of descriptive quality is that - where's the alliteration?? Sounds like 'maybe it's big, maybe it isn't - probably best we say it's larger than a lot of other things we know - that sounds safe enough, won't offend anyone there...'

PS. - Vera is still alive and well - just that she's hung up the vocal chords...

04-04-2006, 10:40 AM

I believe Stone hedge wins.

The rest of you have obviously never seen the VLA. It is NOT that impressive. Its just a bunch of satellite receivers strung out along the desert in New Mexico. If you're ever down that way, I recommend the Socorro Wildlife Refuge instead which is most cool. They have whooping cranes and everything!

wolf · 04-04-2006, 10:39 AM

Stonehenge

wolf · 04-04-2006, 10:50 AM

If you're a geek, which you are not, the VLA is the stuff of dreams.

I accept that you don't get it.

SteveDallas · 04-04-2006, 11:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wolf

If you're a geek, which you are not, the VLA is the stuff of dreams.

I accept that you don't get it.

Just pretend we're the Russian and East German judges...

04-04-2006, 11:49 AM

Mesa Verde

Oh, I love the CONCEPT of the VLA, but to just go look at it is rather disappointing.

Undertoad · 04-04-2006, 10:52 AM

Stonehenge wins.

Mt Kilimanjaro (8)
vs
Mesa Verde (9)

glatt · 04-04-2006, 10:55 AM

Mesa Verde

Undertoad · 04-04-2006, 11:50 AM

Mesa Verde wins.

Buckingham Palace (5)
vs
Sears Tower (12)

http://cellar.org/fieldof64/64.php?field=landmarks

Spexxvet · 04-04-2006, 12:11 PM

Buckingham Palace

wolf · 04-04-2006, 12:23 PM

Sears Tower

Elspode · 04-04-2006, 12:39 PM

Buckingham Palace. Sears Tower isn't even the tallest building anymore.

wolf · 04-04-2006, 12:53 PM

But it's still cool, man.

Cyclefrance · 04-04-2006, 01:57 PM

Not that I'm biased or anything but Buckingham Palace has a status that cannot be bettered. It isn't just the main building, there are the stables for horses and carriages (including the famous gold coronation carriage) , the Queen's Gallery which displays all manner of art works (Faberge Imperial Russian jewel-encrusted eggs last year) and a wonderful walled garden. Sears Tower doesn't come close even to the Chrysler Building and I would still vote Buck House ahead of that. Well, OK, maybe I am a teensy weensy bit biased...

04-04-2006, 09:48 AM	#2
Cyclefrance Pump my ride! Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Deep countryside of Surrey , England Posts: 1,890	Wait a minute! - Some old clock tower..???!!!! Well at least you've heard of Big Ben - wish I could say the same about this very large ashtray or something - I mean, what sort of descriptive quality is that - where's the alliteration?? Sounds like 'maybe it's big, maybe it isn't - probably best we say it's larger than a lot of other things we know - that sounds safe enough, won't offend anyone there...' PS. - Vera is still alive and well - just that she's hung up the vocal chords... __________________ Always sufficient hills - never sufficient gears

04-04-2006, 10:39 AM	#4
wolf lobber of scimitars Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Phila Burbs Posts: 20,774	Stonehenge __________________ wolf eht htiw og "Conspiracies are the norm, not the exception." --G. Edward Griffin The Creature from Jekyll Island High Priestess of the Church of the Whale Penis

04-04-2006, 10:50 AM	#5
wolf lobber of scimitars Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Phila Burbs Posts: 20,774	If you're a geek, which you are not, the VLA is the stuff of dreams. I accept that you don't get it. __________________ wolf eht htiw og "Conspiracies are the norm, not the exception." --G. Edward Griffin The Creature from Jekyll Island High Priestess of the Church of the Whale Penis

04-04-2006, 12:11 PM	#11
Spexxvet Makes some feel uncomfortable Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 10,346	Buckingham Palace __________________ "I'm certainly free, nay compelled, to spread the gospel of Spex. " - xoxoxoBruce

04-04-2006, 12:23 PM	#12
wolf lobber of scimitars Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Phila Burbs Posts: 20,774	Sears Tower __________________ wolf eht htiw og "Conspiracies are the norm, not the exception." --G. Edward Griffin The Creature from Jekyll Island High Priestess of the Church of the Whale Penis

04-04-2006, 09:33 AM	#1
glatt ™ Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 27,717	I hadn't even looked at the rankings in the brackets before I voted. I thought the two were pretty evenly matched. I think the VLA is much cooler looking and much more interesting than some old clock tower. I'd much rather visit it. I encourage any fence-sitters to vote for Stonhenge.

04-04-2006, 10:40 AM	#3
marichiko Guest Posts: n/a	I believe Stone hedge wins. The rest of you have obviously never seen the VLA. It is NOT that impressive. Its just a bunch of satellite receivers strung out along the desert in New Mexico. If you're ever down that way, I recommend the Socorro Wildlife Refuge instead which is most cool. They have whooping cranes and everything!

04-04-2006, 11:49 AM	#7
marichiko Guest Posts: n/a	Mesa Verde Oh, I love the CONCEPT of the VLA, but to just go look at it is rather disappointing.

04-04-2006, 10:52 AM	#8
Undertoad Radical Centrist Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Cottage of Prussia Posts: 31,423	Stonehenge wins. Mt Kilimanjaro (8) vs Mesa Verde (9)

04-04-2006, 10:55 AM	#9
glatt ™ Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 27,717	Mesa Verde

04-04-2006, 11:50 AM	#10
Undertoad Radical Centrist Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Cottage of Prussia Posts: 31,423	Mesa Verde wins. Buckingham Palace (5) vs Sears Tower (12) http://cellar.org/fieldof64/64.php?field=landmarks

04-04-2006, 12:39 PM	#13
Elspode When Do I Get Virtual Unreality? Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Raytown, Missouri Posts: 12,719	Buckingham Palace. Sears Tower isn't even the tallest building anymore. __________________ "To those of you who are wearing ties, I think my dad would appreciate it if you took them off." - Robert Moog

04-04-2006, 12:53 PM	#14
wolf lobber of scimitars Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Phila Burbs Posts: 20,774	But it's still cool, man. __________________ wolf eht htiw og "Conspiracies are the norm, not the exception." --G. Edward Griffin The Creature from Jekyll Island High Priestess of the Church of the Whale Penis

04-04-2006, 01:57 PM	#15
Cyclefrance Pump my ride! Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Deep countryside of Surrey , England Posts: 1,890	Not that I'm biased or anything but Buckingham Palace has a status that cannot be bettered. It isn't just the main building, there are the stables for horses and carriages (including the famous gold coronation carriage) , the Queen's Gallery which displays all manner of art works (Faberge Imperial Russian jewel-encrusted eggs last year) and a wonderful walled garden. Sears Tower doesn't come close even to the Chrysler Building and I would still vote Buck House ahead of that. Well, OK, maybe I am a teensy weensy bit biased... __________________ Always sufficient hills - never sufficient gears

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