sharlag
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Post by sharlag on Nov 11, 2015 20:38:42 GMT
would you go to so that you could see it first-hand? Like, go park somewhere with a view? It's a 9-story dorm on KU campus.
I'd kind of like to feel the rumble. I wonder how close I'd have to be... I'm single, and any vibration is a thrill.
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freebird
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Post by freebird on Nov 11, 2015 20:48:45 GMT
9 stories in KS is like 63 years on NYC (like dog years). I'd make an effort to see either one short of breaking the law. Sit on a solid surface (let that joke write itself over and over).
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Anita
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Post by Anita on Nov 11, 2015 21:12:07 GMT
I am bummed that they are doing it on a Monday, so I can't drive down and watch. Because I'd totally come by and watch that building implode. And toast it with a 9 a.m. margarita.  Maybe I'll be "sick" that day.... |
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Post by gar on Nov 11, 2015 21:27:31 GMT
We went to view the demolition of giant cooling towers - it was spectacular in a weird way  |
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Post by bc2ca on Nov 11, 2015 21:55:09 GMT
An office building kitty corner to mine was imploded early on a Sunday morning. About half our office came in to watch. The crowds were insane and people were trying to get into the building that didn't work there. It was cool & worth the early morning wake-up. We could definitely feel the rumble. When the Kingdome was imploded in 2000, I had a couple of toddlers and was happy to watch on TV.
I'm surprised they are doing this on a weekday.
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Post by cyndijane on Nov 11, 2015 21:59:14 GMT
My boys (8 & 5.5) would LOVE this! We'd find a way to go.
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sharlag
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Post by sharlag on Nov 11, 2015 21:59:30 GMT
An office building kitty corner to mine was imploded early on a Sunday morning. About half our office came in to watch. The crowds were insane and people were trying to get into the building that didn't work there. It was cool & worth the early morning wake-up. We could definitely feel the rumble. When the Kingdome was imploded in 2000, I had a couple of toddlers and was happy to watch on TV. I'm surprised they are doing this on a weekday. What the...?!?!? |
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Post by ntsf on Nov 11, 2015 23:06:06 GMT
they are imploding the old section of the bay bridge on sat...but I am busy so will watch it on tv
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theshyone
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Post by theshyone on Nov 11, 2015 23:09:52 GMT
I'd go see. Fascinating experience.
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MorningPerson
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Post by MorningPerson on Nov 11, 2015 23:15:49 GMT
An office building kitty corner to mine was imploded early on a Sunday morning. About half our office came in to watch. The crowds were insane and people were trying to get into the building that didn't work there. It was cool & worth the early morning wake-up. We could definitely feel the rumble. When the Kingdome was imploded in 2000, I had a couple of toddlers and was happy to watch on TV. I'm surprised they are doing this on a weekday. What the...?!?!? I think she means the building that she works in, not the one about to implode!  |
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gsquaredmom
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Post by gsquaredmom on Nov 11, 2015 23:56:35 GMT
I would TOTALLY go!!!!
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Post by ktdoesntscrap on Nov 12, 2015 0:00:25 GMT
What Dorm.. I spent a lot of time in Dorms at KU and I didn't even go there!  D: |
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Post by femalebusiness on Nov 12, 2015 0:43:58 GMT
Oh yeah, I would have to go see that and sit close enough to feel the rumble.
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Post by bc2ca on Nov 12, 2015 1:03:22 GMT
An office building kitty corner to mine was imploded early on a Sunday morning. About half our office came in to watch. The crowds were insane and people were trying to get into the building that didn't work there. It was cool & worth the early morning wake-up. We could definitely feel the rumble. When the Kingdome was imploded in 2000, I had a couple of toddlers and was happy to watch on TV. I'm surprised they are doing this on a weekday. What the...?!?!? lol MorningPerson read it correctly - sorry to confuse you We were watching from our office on the 20th or so floor of our building and had a great view, far above the street level mob. The other two corners had hotels and all the rooms facing the implosion were booked. It is amazing to me that we were allowed to be so close to the detonation. Because of all the buildings there weren't many good street level viewing points. |
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Post by lesley on Nov 12, 2015 1:15:22 GMT
would you go to so that you could see it first-hand? Like, go park somewhere with a view? It's a 9-story dorm on KU campus. I'd kind of like to feel the rumble. I wonder how close I'd have to be... I'm single, and any vibration is a thrill. You crack me up Sharla! I went to see the demolition of half a dozen tower blocks (31 storeys tall) just a few weeks ago. A couple of them didn't fully collapse, but it was quite a spectacular sight. And yes, there was some vibration... |
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Post by originalvanillabean on Nov 12, 2015 1:17:29 GMT
Yes! When they imploded the old cowboys stadium we went. It was fun to watch.
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Post by bdhudak on Nov 12, 2015 3:21:06 GMT
My dad installed insulation in a lot of these types of old buildings, he insisted that I NOT GO to a building imploding in our town. The dust and debris will contain so much hazardous material like asbestos fibers from old tiles and such, it is not worth the risk.
Watch it on t.v. and keep your distance.
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Post by wellway on Nov 12, 2015 10:25:52 GMT
would you go to so that you could see it first-hand? Like, go park somewhere with a view? It's a 9-story dorm on KU campus. I'd kind of like to feel the rumble. I wonder how close I'd have to be... I'm single, and any vibration is a thrill.
So funny. |
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Post by Scrapbrat on Nov 12, 2015 13:30:02 GMT
I would not be interested in this at all, but I can tell you that my DH would go to a significant amount of effort to see/feel something like this. He would be all over it!
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sharlag
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Post by sharlag on Nov 12, 2015 14:21:48 GMT
What Dorm.. I spent a lot of time in Dorms at KU and I didn't even go there! D: McCollum. It's the one the furthest south on Iowa St. |
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Post by ktdoesntscrap on Nov 12, 2015 14:46:58 GMT
What Dorm.. I spent a lot of time in Dorms at KU and I didn't even go there! D: McCollum. It's the one the furthest south on Iowa St. I remember it. I had a lot of friends who lived at Ellsworth.. I think they were across the street from each other. |
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sharlag
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Post by sharlag on Nov 12, 2015 14:50:01 GMT
McCollum. It's the one the furthest south on Iowa St. I remember it. I had a lot of friends who lived at Ellsworth.. I think they were across the street from each other. There are several of those similar style dorms clumped together. I don't know how McCollum was deemed the subject of implosion, because they all look about the same age. |
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Post by malibou on Nov 12, 2015 17:45:48 GMT
I used to work in construction and there was nothing I loved better than watching implosions.
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Post by mikewozowski on Nov 12, 2015 18:09:43 GMT
i have always wanted to go watch an (or many) implosions, but i have never done it. it is always so early or too far away that i haven't done it.
i would go for sure!
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Post by dazeepetals on Nov 12, 2015 18:14:53 GMT
would you go to so that you could see it first-hand? Like, go park somewhere with a view? It's a 9-story dorm on KU campus. I'd kind of like to feel the rumble. I wonder how close I'd have to be... I'm single, and any vibration is a thrill. Okay I have to know which dorm it is? I lived in Ellsworth Hall my freshman year at KU and it was 9 stories tall...... |
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sharlag
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Post by sharlag on Nov 12, 2015 18:16:48 GMT
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Post by dazeepetals on Nov 12, 2015 18:17:19 GMT
What Dorm.. I spent a lot of time in Dorms at KU and I didn't even go there! D: McCollum. It's the one the furthest south on Iowa St. Nevermind...if I actually read the thread my question would be answered. McCollum would be cool to see since it has 2 wings. It was always the cruddiest dorm when I lived in Ellsworth and probably one of the oldest. |
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Maybe I'll be "sick" that day....
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