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General => The Superdeep Borehole => Topic started by: ToxicAdam on August 15, 2009, 11:57:54 PM

Title: Show me something cool in your city. (Evilbore vacations on the cheap)
Post by: ToxicAdam on August 15, 2009, 11:57:54 PM
(http://cdn.cloudfiles.mosso.com/c33292/8b27f741-0443-46c9-b74e-b7fb73e6455a.jpg)


This is the Mansfield Reformatory. An old state prison that has been used in movies like Shawshank Redemption, Tango and Cash and countless other music videos. Now its used for tours and Halloween gimmicks.

(http://www.nbhtravel.com/Mansfield/pick%20climbing%20spiral%20stairs.jpg)
(http://www.nbhtravel.com/Mansfield/full%20view%20of%20cell%20block.jpg)(http://www.nbhtravel.com/Mansfield/cell%20block%20hall.jpg)
(http://s3.amazonaws.com/readers/2008/10/19/400045_5.jpg)


Wiki link: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mansfield_Reformatory
Title: Re: Show me something cool in your city. (Evilbore vacations on the cheap)
Post by: Dickie Dee on August 16, 2009, 12:41:49 AM
Cool building. I've always appreciated how even the most utilitarian buildings back in the day were built with style.
Title: Re: Show me something cool in your city. (Evilbore vacations on the cheap)
Post by: Akala on August 16, 2009, 12:45:19 AM
This is a good idea. I think I'll have to wait until tomorrow when less drunk though. :spin
Title: Re: Show me something cool in your city. (Evilbore vacations on the cheap)
Post by: Agent Whiskers on August 16, 2009, 12:47:49 AM
(http://www.globalsecurity.org/security/profiles/images/khobar_towers_1.jpg)
Title: Re: Show me something cool in your city. (Evilbore vacations on the cheap)
Post by: tiesto on August 16, 2009, 12:49:51 AM
Well, this is the closest city to me:

(http://static.flickr.com/35/72165966_a9ca0e31bf_b.jpg)
Title: Re: Show me something cool in your city. (Evilbore vacations on the cheap)
Post by: etiolate on August 16, 2009, 06:30:06 AM
Aight

(http://media-cdn.tripadvisor.com/media/photo-s/00/10/7d/03/delta-king-old-sacramento.jpg)
(http://cache.virtualtourist.com/974947-Old_Sacramento-Sacramento.jpg)
(http://www.parks.ca.gov/pages/668/images/central_pacific_railroad_depot_in_old_sacramento.jpg)
(http://static.howstuffworks.com/gif/family-vacations-in-california-10.jpg)
(http://webpages.csus.edu/~bt242/images/Old%20Sacramento.jpg)

Old Sacramento, from the Delta King, to the shop streets, Railroad Museum and River.


(http://www.planetware.com/i/photo/state-capitol-sacramento-ca338.jpg)
(http://openroad.tv/blog/wp-content/uploads/2008/05/capitol.jpg)

Capitol Building

(http://www.hauntedamericatours.com/ghosthunting/SerialKiller/Paul_Robert_Boarding-House.jpg)

Dorothea Puente house where she buried seven bodies

(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/e/e4/CathBSlow.jpg/250px-CathBSlow.jpg)

Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament
Title: Re: Show me something cool in your city. (Evilbore vacations on the cheap)
Post by: CrystalGemini on August 16, 2009, 06:47:46 AM
GSA Federal Building
(http://www.aia.org/aiaucmp/groups/ek_public/documents/document/~export/AIAP031973~1.h~EK_Document_DC_GUI_Template~EK_Document_DC_Layout_Template/7197-2.jpg)

(http://www.pubs.asce.org/NR/rdonlyres/B845C123-0DD8-41E3-8012-330BD0647C24/0/0908feat1.jpg)

(http://archrecord.construction.com/features/critique/images/0901critique1.jpg)

(http://www.bustler.net/images/uploads/gsa_awards_08_08a.jpg)

Awesome building.  Very inspiring for innovation in sustainability.

Indepth description of the building:
http://www.morphopedia.com/uploads/SFB_PRESSKIT_AllDocs.pdf (http://www.morphopedia.com/uploads/SFB_PRESSKIT_AllDocs.pdf)
Title: Re: Show me something cool in your city. (Evilbore vacations on the cheap)
Post by: ToxicAdam on August 16, 2009, 11:55:37 AM
Quote from: Kosma on August 16, 2009, 06:08:55 AM
Have you been there ToxicA?

Yes, I worked a fund raiser there before. Pretty cool/creepy place. What gets you is how small and cramped everything is. It was built around 1900, so people werre a bit smaller back then and architecture reflects it.
Title: Re: Show me something cool in your city. (Evilbore vacations on the cheap)
Post by: Don Flamenco on August 16, 2009, 12:07:15 PM
(http://i32.tinypic.com/awwzo9.jpg)

The glass box in the Sears (now known as the Willis) Tower.  Great way to kill a couple hours!  Well, besides the huge lines to get in. Sure, it's the most popular thing in the city, but it's worth it on a clear day.
Title: Re: Show me something cool in your city. (Evilbore vacations on the cheap)
Post by: Madrun Badrun on August 16, 2009, 02:31:49 PM
that scares the shit out of me. 
Title: Re: Show me something cool in your city. (Evilbore vacations on the cheap)
Post by: Barry Egan on August 16, 2009, 02:36:51 PM
The Halifax Grain Elevator

(http://www.panoramio.com/photos/original/23824750.jpg)

:-|
Title: Re: Show me something cool in your city. (Evilbore vacations on the cheap)
Post by: muckhole on August 16, 2009, 02:37:55 PM
Quote from: Father_Mike on August 16, 2009, 02:31:49 PM
that scares the shit out of me. 

Me too. Heights are my kryptonite. But only high heights, not like being on a house roof or an apartment balcony.
Title: Re: Show me something cool in your city. (Evilbore vacations on the cheap)
Post by: brawndolicious on August 16, 2009, 04:04:47 PM
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/4/4c/Apple_Headquarters%2C_Cupertino%2C_California.JPG/800px-Apple_Headquarters%2C_Cupertino%2C_California.JPG)

There's Apple if you like overhyped things.
Title: Re: Show me something cool in your city. (Evilbore vacations on the cheap)
Post by: Madrun Badrun on August 16, 2009, 04:15:55 PM
Quote from: muckhole on August 16, 2009, 02:37:55 PM
Quote from: Father_Mike on August 16, 2009, 02:31:49 PM
that scares the shit out of me. 

Me too. Heights are my kryptonite. But only high heights, not like being on a house roof or an apartment balcony.

About six stories up is when it starts to hit me.
Title: Re: Show me something cool in your city. (Evilbore vacations on the cheap)
Post by: lennedsay on August 16, 2009, 04:31:04 PM
Union Station:
(http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a383/lennedsay/Reid%20mmmm/STL%20May%2018/DSCN2485.jpg)
(http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a383/lennedsay/Photo/DSCN1383.jpg)
(http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a383/lennedsay/Reid%20mmmm/STL%20May%2018/DSCN2504.jpg)


Missouri Botanical Gardens during Dale Chihuly's exhibit:
(http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a383/lennedsay/MO%20Botanical%20Gardens/DSCN3509.jpg)
(http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a383/lennedsay/MO%20Botanical%20Gardens/DSCN0181.jpg)
(I think both of these pieces are permanent exhibits now.)

Bevo Mill (German Restaurant):
(http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a383/lennedsay/My%20Birthday%2007/DSCN5283sm-1.jpg)
(http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a383/lennedsay/My%20Birthday%2007/DSCN5281sm-1.jpg)

Kiener Plaza with the Courthouse & Arch behind:
(http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a383/lennedsay/STL%20July%2026%202008/DSCN7218-1.jpg)
I have some amazing sunrise & sunset pictures from this view I took for class, but it's all film.  :'(

spoiler (click to show/hide)
(http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a383/lennedsay/Reid%20mmmm/STL%20May%2018/DSCN2463.jpg)
 :teehee
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Title: Re: Show me something cool in your city. (Evilbore vacations on the cheap)
Post by: etiolate on August 16, 2009, 04:48:19 PM
yet another motherfucker wearing my shoes
Title: Re: Show me something cool in your city. (Evilbore vacations on the cheap)
Post by: lennedsay on August 16, 2009, 04:52:04 PM
Quote from: etiolate on August 16, 2009, 04:48:19 PM
yet another motherfucker wearing my shoes

Yea, I'm sure you see a lot of that since they've been around forever. Seriously, I was in 3rd grade and my ideal future boyfriend wore Sambas.

Edit: Oh... you mean the espadrilles... :teehee
Title: Re: Show me something cool in your city. (Evilbore vacations on the cheap)
Post by: BlackMage on August 16, 2009, 04:56:48 PM
that last pic is totally gay

I NEVER WANT TO VISIT ST. LOUIS NEVER NEVER  :'(
Title: Re: Show me something cool in your city. (Evilbore vacations on the cheap)
Post by: lennedsay on August 16, 2009, 04:57:22 PM
Jealous?  :smug
Title: Re: Show me something cool in your city. (Evilbore vacations on the cheap)
Post by: CajoleJuice on August 16, 2009, 04:57:40 PM
Quote from: BlackMage on August 16, 2009, 04:56:48 PM
that last pic is totally gay

 :bawl
Title: Re: Show me something cool in your city. (Evilbore vacations on the cheap)
Post by: etiolate on August 16, 2009, 04:57:48 PM
No, I meant the Sambas.

I obliviously bought the universal 20something sneakers.
Title: Re: Show me something cool in your city. (Evilbore vacations on the cheap)
Post by: Don Flamenco on August 16, 2009, 05:01:11 PM
The box is awesome.  Wayyyy better than the shitty CN Tower glass floor.   :cancry
Title: Re: Show me something cool in your city. (Evilbore vacations on the cheap)
Post by: lennedsay on August 16, 2009, 05:01:27 PM
BM, that was totally going to be you, but you declassified yourself as my cabana boy. So I had to find a new cabana boy. One that wears Sambas.
Title: Re: Show me something cool in your city. (Evilbore vacations on the cheap)
Post by: CajoleJuice on August 16, 2009, 05:06:57 PM
Are you looking for a backup cabana boy?  :-[
Title: Re: Show me something cool in your city. (Evilbore vacations on the cheap)
Post by: lennedsay on August 16, 2009, 05:17:25 PM
 :-* Can there ever be too many?
Title: Re: Show me something cool in your city. (Evilbore vacations on the cheap)
Post by: Flannel Boy on August 16, 2009, 05:24:16 PM
Yes. Joel is one too many.
Title: Re: Show me something cool in your city. (Evilbore vacations on the cheap)
Post by: CajoleJuice on August 16, 2009, 05:58:26 PM
Quote from: Malek on August 16, 2009, 05:24:16 PM
Yes. Joel is one too many.

Hey, if it weren't for me, none of you could be her cabana boy!
Title: Re: Show me something cool in your city. (Evilbore vacations on the cheap)
Post by: fistfulofmetal on August 16, 2009, 06:30:46 PM
(http://www.bc.edu/bc_org/avp/cas/fnart/fa267/20th/buffalo_city.jpg)

apparently our city hall is one of the biggest in the country
Title: Re: Show me something cool in your city. (Evilbore vacations on the cheap)
Post by: Powerslave on August 16, 2009, 06:46:13 PM
Quote from: Mamacint on August 16, 2009, 12:41:49 AM
Cool building. I've always appreciated how even the most utilitarian buildings back in the day were built with style.

On the outside, yes.
Title: Re: Show me something cool in your city. (Evilbore vacations on the cheap)
Post by: Phoenix Dark on August 16, 2009, 06:55:05 PM
(http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e86/PhoenixDark1/LOL.jpg)
Title: Re: Show me something cool in your city. (Evilbore vacations on the cheap)
Post by: Powerslave on August 16, 2009, 07:03:21 PM
lol is that cheebs
Title: Re: Show me something cool in your city. (Evilbore vacations on the cheap)
Post by: Madrun Badrun on August 16, 2009, 07:05:20 PM
 :lol
Title: Re: Show me something cool in your city. (Evilbore vacations on the cheap)
Post by: Phoenix Dark on August 16, 2009, 08:16:39 PM
Behold the wonders of a $60 haircut
Title: Re: Show me something cool in your city. (Evilbore vacations on the cheap)
Post by: Barry Egan on August 16, 2009, 08:18:57 PM
 :lol
Title: Re: Show me something cool in your city. (Evilbore vacations on the cheap)
Post by: Mr. Gundam on August 16, 2009, 09:53:02 PM
Downtown Seattle Public Library:
(http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/art/news/local/seattlepubliclibrary/12.jpg)(http://www.townandcountrytravelmag.com/cm/tandctravel/images/Seattle-Central-Library-0905-de.jpg)
Title: Re: Show me something cool in your city. (Evilbore vacations on the cheap)
Post by: BlackMage on August 17, 2009, 01:15:22 AM
Quote from: distantmantra on August 16, 2009, 09:53:02 PM
Downtown Seattle Public Library:
(http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/art/news/local/seattlepubliclibrary/12.jpg)(http://www.townandcountrytravelmag.com/cm/tandctravel/images/Seattle-Central-Library-0905-de.jpg)

show us a shirtless matt hasselbeck!!
Title: Re: Show me something cool in your city. (Evilbore vacations on the cheap)
Post by: Barry Egan on August 17, 2009, 01:22:36 AM
Just because it serves as a nice contrast to Seattle's library --

(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3003/2519260312_6f66dce1d2_o.jpg)

The Memorial Killam Library, Halifax
Title: Re: Show me something cool in your city. (Evilbore vacations on the cheap)
Post by: Cormacaroni on August 17, 2009, 02:53:05 AM
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2305/2251681816_baa4460240_b.jpg)

Got this via twitter - it's my current desktop. It's the view from Mori Tower in Roppongi, Tokyo. You can spot an abandoned roller-coaster on one of the roofs!
Title: Re: Show me something cool in your city. (Evilbore vacations on the cheap)
Post by: tiesto on August 17, 2009, 09:57:32 AM
Quote from: fistfulofmetal on August 16, 2009, 06:30:46 PM
(http://www.bc.edu/bc_org/avp/cas/fnart/fa267/20th/buffalo_city.jpg)

apparently our city hall is one of the biggest in the country

Man, Buffalo has some great architecture, shame they let most of it go to pot.
Title: Re: Show me something cool in your city. (Evilbore vacations on the cheap)
Post by: Yeti on August 17, 2009, 11:24:05 AM
(http://www.agilitynut.com/09/3/wizard3.jpg)
Title: Re: Show me something cool in your city. (Evilbore vacations on the cheap)
Post by: TEEEPO on August 17, 2009, 01:20:48 PM
(http://www.jesus-is-savior.com/False%20Religions/Illuminati/occult-washingtondc_21.jpg)
Title: Re: Show me something cool in your city. (Evilbore vacations on the cheap)
Post by: lennedsay on August 17, 2009, 08:59:15 PM
Quote from: Yeti on August 17, 2009, 11:24:05 AM
(http://www.agilitynut.com/09/3/wizard3.jpg)

Is this in Orlando/Kissimmee? If so, I bought 3 pairs of shoes next door in 2004 and still own them. Couldn't find those shoes anywhere, and they were in a huge bin there for $20/pair.
Title: Re: Show me something cool in your city. (Evilbore vacations on the cheap)
Post by: Bildi on August 17, 2009, 09:26:13 PM
The town where I currently live has nothing cool, but where I used to live in Cairns, Australia there's lots cool things around it.  Only have a few pics on the work computer.

(http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r89/Bildi777/evilbore/20050331_113640.jpg)
(http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r89/Bildi777/evilbore/20050329_175127.jpg)
(http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r89/Bildi777/evilbore/20050329_095439.jpg)
Title: Re: Show me something cool in your city. (Evilbore vacations on the cheap)
Post by: Yeti on August 18, 2009, 02:03:56 AM
Quote from: lennedsay on August 17, 2009, 08:59:15 PM
Quote from: Yeti on August 17, 2009, 11:24:05 AM
http://www.agilitynut.com/09/3/wizard3.jpg (http://www.agilitynut.com/09/3/wizard3.jpg)

Is this in Orlando/Kissimmee? If so, I bought 3 pairs of shoes next door in 2004 and still own them. Couldn't find those shoes anywhere, and they were in a huge bin there for $20/pair.

Yeah it is, it's within biking distance of where I live. I've never been in there, but it always facinates me. The other day I saw a van with a painting of that wizard/shop as an advertisement on it driving around.  :lol
Title: Re: Show me something cool in your city. (Evilbore vacations on the cheap)
Post by: CrystalGemini on August 18, 2009, 04:26:08 AM
Quote from: Bildi on August 17, 2009, 09:26:13 PM
The town where I currently live has nothing cool, but where I used to live in Cairns, Australia there's lots cool things around it.  Only have a few pics on the work computer.

Nowonder you don't have a cell phone.  Holy crap...I wouldn't want a cell phone if I lived there either.   :o
Title: Re: Show me something cool in your city. (Evilbore vacations on the cheap)
Post by: Mr. Gundam on August 18, 2009, 05:04:53 AM
I visited Cairns back in 1989. I have cousins who are sugar cane farmers just outside the town of Ingham.
Title: Re: Show me something cool in your city. (Evilbore vacations on the cheap)
Post by: bork on August 18, 2009, 05:10:46 AM
I'm (back) in Atlanta.  Here's some photos of the Centennial Olympic Park, the GA Aquarium (largest in the world, IIRC) and Stone Mountain.  These aren't mine.  Couldn't find any good pics of the World of Coca Cola museum.

(http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1050/666127313_84765a26e3_o.jpg)
(http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1344/676008356_7545ce44c6_o.jpg)
(http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1174/666127339_6322ceb571_o.jpg)
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3044/2638433794_7d8900346d_b.jpg)

Here's where I lived from 2005-2008, Kanazawa, Japan.  The last shot is of KZ Station from the street, which was only possible because there was a parade that day and they closed off the main road downtown.

(http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1194/1239086428_737cd7c2f4_o.jpg)
(http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1349/1239086452_39dbe2c27a_o.jpg)
(http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1312/1239086424_03906b4bf9_o.jpg)
(http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1142/1239086466_bdb1672289_o.jpg)
Title: Re: Show me something cool in your city. (Evilbore vacations on the cheap)
Post by: Mr. Gundam on August 18, 2009, 05:20:17 AM
I love the design of Kanazawa Station.
Title: Re: Show me something cool in your city. (Evilbore vacations on the cheap)
Post by: Ellrick on August 18, 2009, 11:42:43 AM
That is cool, 2.99 is a great price for towels.
Title: Re: Show me something cool in your city. (Evilbore vacations on the cheap)
Post by: Barry Egan on August 18, 2009, 11:47:59 AM
Fuck the towels, I want to know how to get my beard to do that :o
Title: Re: Show me something cool in your city. (Evilbore vacations on the cheap)
Post by: tehjaybo on August 19, 2009, 12:39:50 PM
The only thing halfway cool near me is the first ever KFC, which is about 10 minutes away from me in Corbin, KY.
(http://i30.tinypic.com/2eewtp0.jpg)
Title: Re: Show me something cool in your city. (Evilbore vacations on the cheap)
Post by: Barry Egan on August 19, 2009, 12:43:24 PM
Kentucky  :lol
Title: Re: Show me something cool in your city. (Evilbore vacations on the cheap)
Post by: tehjaybo on August 19, 2009, 12:44:13 PM
Quote from: Chipopo on August 19, 2009, 12:43:24 PM
Kentucky  :lol
:-\
Title: Re: Show me something cool in your city. (Evilbore vacations on the cheap)
Post by: Mr. Gundam on August 21, 2009, 05:38:03 PM
Quote from: Cormacaroni on August 17, 2009, 02:53:05 AM
Got this via twitter - it's my current desktop. It's the view from Mori Tower in Roppongi, Tokyo. You can spot an abandoned roller-coaster on one of the roofs!

Just read about that abandoned roller coaster.

Quote
In 2005, Don Quijote began building a 'half-pipe' roller coaster on the roof of its eight story Roppongi store. Roppongi is a heavily populated area in the core of Tokyo, and many residents and businesses were upset with the idea of having a roller coaster in their neighborhood because of the spectacle, noise and crowds it will likely create. The project was completed in 2006 but due to increasing pressure from concerned groups in the area it has never been operated. As of 2009, the structure still exists. Don Quijote has not announced what future plans they have for it.