Oh, WAY kewl, Vail. I'll take that 10cent full scrub, please.
As you and Becks have both been there, what is the last (first posted) pic in this string? Cart to pull the silver out of the mine I would guess? Wonderful pix! Thanks for sharing - even though I think I see my calling in bringing some tumbleweed to that town!
BTW, loooong days here (midnight on Brittany time and just getting in...sun goes down at about 11pm!) but only a few more to go. Off to Paris tomorrow for the last leg. Sat on the fortress wall tonight and have been "Priest deprived" lately so a good burst of Devil's Child looking out over the water having a nice aperitif de Bretagne was a nice last moment here even if it was all by my lonesome.
That mountain below is MUCH more colorful in person. I think I took 10 pics of this mountain alone! Somebody use their fancy Photoshop skills to enhance the colors!
[Becks] Monday, May 11, 2015 3:37:18 AM
You must be thinking of what we call crawlies, those little mini crayfish. Crayfish is what we call lobsters.
Yup, saw her again tonight. Smoker (didn't see that one last night) and really out of shape so you are right...no valid opinion on the matter. I did mention your point about the wreck dives (wonderful - I love 'em) and the lobsters but crayfish? Unless you can catch about a few hundred of those little suckers, I wouldn't think that anyone dives for them. No matter as the woman did a 180 on me and said that she had heard that there is wonderful diving in NZ. Hmmm..... Curious.
Becks wrote:
Well if she is not a scuba diver her opinion is void on that matter lol. There is good diving, I don't know where not being a scuba diver either, I have a friend whose husband dives for crayfish (lobsters?) down in the South Island, and up North you can dive the wreck of the Rainbow Warrior (greenpeace ship bombed by French intelligence agents in the 80s).
guidogodoy wrote:
"Pounding the world, like a battering RAMMMMMMM!!!!"
Couldn't resist. Got a bit of a tour going out to a Medieval castle here in Brittany today. Way kewl. As it is Sat, I also spoke with a woman from Amsterdam tonight while sipping on a lovely home-made strawberry rum. Said lady SWORE that there was no good diving in New Zealand. Becks? Any comment? That, I find hard to believe. Woman was admittedly not a scuba diver herself but I really question that one. I need some ammo to back up what I doubt should I ever see this lady again!
Anyhoo, the first thing you see at the castle gates! A battering RAMMMMMM!!
[Vaillant 3.0] Sunday, May 10, 2015 11:11:45 PM
"Schooool's out for summer!" Sorry, I'll stop.
Yup, that building was once a schoolhouse.
That mountain below is MUCH more colorful in person. I think I took 10 pics of this mountain alone! Somebody use their fancy Photoshop skills to enhance the colors!
[Vaillant 3.0] Sunday, May 10, 2015 10:51:59 PM
Ol' Calico was the main place for silver mining in the late nineteenth century. If you look close enough at this pic you can see the entrance to the mine.
Calico suffered from a couple of large fires. Apparently this was the 1880s version of the fire hydrant.
Back scrub, anyone?
[Vaillant 3.0] Sunday, May 10, 2015 10:38:21 PM
[Vaillant 3.0] Sunday, May 10, 2015 10:30:40 PM
Alright, gotta stop.
I went to Calico Ghost Town. About a two-hour drive from LA. Very nice place.
[Vaillant 3.0] Sunday, May 10, 2015 10:26:57 PM
No, still? Well then, how about this:
"Break on through, to the other side! Break on through, to the other side!" <---Wait, that's The Doors....
And yes, that house has glass bottles inserted into its walls. Nice little thing. Sold nothing but zombie/Walking Dead related stuff.
[Vaillant 3.0] Sunday, May 10, 2015 10:20:04 PM
No? Okay, how about:
"Hell bent, hell bent for leather..."
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[Vaillant 3.0] Sunday, May 10, 2015 10:15:30 PM
Actually, I did some traveling myself this weekend.
"From desert plains, I bring you lerv..."
[Vaillant 3.0] Sunday, May 10, 2015 9:48:08 PM
Now that's cool! It even has razor-sharp teeth, too!
"Pounding the world, like a battering RAMMMMMMM!!!!"
Couldn't resist. Got a bit of a tour going out to a Medieval castle here in Brittany today. Way kewl. As it is Sat, I also spoke with a woman from Amsterdam tonight while sipping on a lovely home-made strawberry rum. Said lady SWORE that there was no good diving in New Zealand. Becks? Any comment? That, I find hard to believe. Woman was admittedly not a scuba diver herself but I really question that one. I need some ammo to back up what I doubt should I ever see this lady again!
Anyhoo, the first thing you see at the castle gates! A battering RAMMMMMM!!
[guidogodoy] Sunday, May 10, 2015 4:30:40 PM
Thanks, Becks!
Yup, saw her again tonight. Smoker (didn't see that one last night) and really out of shape so you are right...no valid opinion on the matter. I did mention your point about the wreck dives (wonderful - I love 'em) and the lobsters but crayfish? Unless you can catch about a few hundred of those little suckers, I wouldn't think that anyone dives for them. No matter as the woman did a 180 on me and said that she had heard that there is wonderful diving in NZ. Hmmm..... Curious.
Well if she is not a scuba diver her opinion is void on that matter lol. There is good diving, I don't know where not being a scuba diver either, I have a friend whose husband dives for crayfish (lobsters?) down in the South Island, and up North you can dive the wreck of the Rainbow Warrior (greenpeace ship bombed by French intelligence agents in the 80s).
guidogodoy wrote:
"Pounding the world, like a battering RAMMMMMMM!!!!"
Couldn't resist. Got a bit of a tour going out to a Medieval castle here in Brittany today. Way kewl. As it is Sat, I also spoke with a woman from Amsterdam tonight while sipping on a lovely home-made strawberry rum. Said lady SWORE that there was no good diving in New Zealand. Becks? Any comment? That, I find hard to believe. Woman was admittedly not a scuba diver herself but I really question that one. I need some ammo to back up what I doubt should I ever see this lady again!
Anyhoo, the first thing you see at the castle gates! A battering RAMMMMMM!!
[Becks] Saturday, May 09, 2015 8:11:43 PM
Well if she is not a scuba diver her opinion is void on that matter lol. There is good diving, I don't know where not being a scuba diver either, I have a friend whose husband dives for crayfish (lobsters?) down in the South Island, and up North you can dive the wreck of the Rainbow Warrior (greenpeace ship bombed by French intelligence agents in the 80s).
"Pounding the world, like a battering RAMMMMMMM!!!!"
Couldn't resist. Got a bit of a tour going out to a Medieval castle here in Brittany today. Way kewl. As it is Sat, I also spoke with a woman from Amsterdam tonight while sipping on a lovely home-made strawberry rum. Said lady SWORE that there was no good diving in New Zealand. Becks? Any comment? That, I find hard to believe. Woman was admittedly not a scuba diver herself but I really question that one. I need some ammo to back up what I doubt should I ever see this lady again!
Anyhoo, the first thing you see at the castle gates! A battering RAMMMMMM!!
[guidogodoy] Saturday, May 09, 2015 6:54:43 PM
"Pounding the world, like a battering RAMMMMMMM!!!!"
Couldn't resist. Got a bit of a tour going out to a Medieval castle here in Brittany today. Way kewl. As it is Sat, I also spoke with a woman from Amsterdam tonight while sipping on a lovely home-made strawberry rum. Said lady SWORE that there was no good diving in New Zealand. Becks? Any comment? That, I find hard to believe. Woman was admittedly not a scuba diver herself but I really question that one. I need some ammo to back up what I doubt should I ever see this lady again!
Anyhoo, the first thing you see at the castle gates! A battering RAMMMMMM!!
[guidogodoy] Sunday, May 03, 2015 10:03:07 PM
Packing for France! You KNOW you are a JP junkie when you are like the babysitter from "Goodfellas" who won't fly without her lucky hat. Damn, forget packing clothes, where is my travelling JP cross?
[i flick my boogers] Saturday, April 11, 2015 9:16:03 AM
Haaaaaaaaaaa!
[i flick my boogers] Saturday, April 04, 2015 6:24:58 PM
I thought the cowboy was reflecting on the glass. Ooops.
guidogodoy wrote:
Thanks but what reflection? The only one was the tram house (showing 27 degrees but it was MUCH colder with windchill and when I hiked to the very top). That shot in the gondola with the JP cross and cowbow on a horse was painted on the gondola window itself.
spapad wrote:
Beautiful shots! Love the one with the reflection in it.
[i flick my boogers] Friday, April 03, 2015 8:44:31 AM
[i flick my boogers] Tuesday, March 31, 2015 6:43:04 PM
[i flick my boogers] Tuesday, March 31, 2015 12:07:45 PM
[i flick my boogers] Friday, March 27, 2015 6:20:50 PM
[spapad] Thursday, March 19, 2015 7:05:53 AM
I thought the cowboy was reflecting on the glass. Ooops.
Thanks but what reflection? The only one was the tram house (showing 27 degrees but it was MUCH colder with windchill and when I hiked to the very top). That shot in the gondola with the JP cross and cowbow on a horse was painted on the gondola window itself.
spapad wrote:
Beautiful shots! Love the one with the reflection in it.
[guidogodoy] Wednesday, March 18, 2015 8:51:34 PM
Thanks but what reflection? The only one was the tram house (showing 27 degrees but it was MUCH colder with windchill and when I hiked to the very top). That shot in the gondola with the JP cross and cowbow on a horse was painted on the gondola window itself.
Beautiful shots! Love the one with the reflection in it.
[spapad] Wednesday, March 18, 2015 11:05:56 AM
Beautiful shots! Love the one with the reflection in it.
[guidogodoy] Monday, March 16, 2015 11:25:35 PM
[guidogodoy] Monday, March 16, 2015 11:11:18 PM
[guidogodoy] Monday, March 16, 2015 9:41:13 PM
Where the shot was taken of the actual JP cross. 10,000 feet+ up in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. Had to kick off my skis and hike to the very top! A directional, seemingly copper post at the top. Damn, all but out of breath at that height and double blacks are the only way down! LOL! JUMP!!! Ummmm....slope is behind me as you can see the "no ski zone" rope / sign on that stand. HAD to climb it, though.
Gondola up to almost the top, though. I was alone so clasped the JP cross between the window and opening. The shadow of the Jackson Hole is the inside / symbol of the place. Almost got a good shot of a gondp;a coming down.
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[guidogodoy] Monday, March 16, 2015 12:11:03 AM
Sorry, Tas, no message.
Gondola up to almost the top, though. I was alone so clasped the JP cross between the window and opening. The shadow of the Jackson Hole is the inside / symbol of the place. Almost got a good shot of a gondola coming down.
Greetings from Jackson Hole, Wyoming! First day of skiing was today. DAMN impressive mountain range. HAD to do the summit today as it was so beautiful. 10,000+ feet elevation and double blacks runs most of the way down. Took EASILY 40 minutes. I'll certainly feel that burn tomorrow.
Hopefully see you next week, folks!
[guidogodoy] Monday, March 02, 2015 1:33:56 AM
Greetings from Jackson Hole, Wyoming! First day of skiing was today. DAMN impressive mountain range. HAD to do the summit today as it was so beautiful. 10,000+ feet elevation and double blacks runs most of the way down. Took EASILY 40 minutes. I'll certainly feel that burn tomorrow.
Hopefully see you next week, folks!
[Vaillant 3.0] Tuesday, October 28, 2014 5:23:13 PM
I've been to Universal Studios. YEARS ago. With family and whatnot. Nowadays I'd go the Hollywood equivalent for some 3D ride fun. Definitely amazing.
Just got back from Disneyworld/Universal Studios. Sucks cuz Priest is playing the Hardrock at Universal on the 29th. Anyone been to Disney or Universal ? The 3d rides are amazing !
[METALMANJP] Tuesday, October 28, 2014 7:45:45 AM
Just got back from Disneyworld/Universal Studios. Sucks cuz Priest is playing the Hardrock at Universal on the 29th. Anyone been to Disney or Universal ? The 3d rides are amazing !
[acolyte55] Friday, August 22, 2014 1:14:48 PM
1 week away from my yearly sanity retreat to the Revelstoke open, 3 days of golf and Bro-time !!! it is a great tournament and I believe my 12 or 13th year !!!
[guidogodoy] Tuesday, August 19, 2014 8:42:01 PM
Oh, it was way kewl. Didn't know it at the time but, apparently, some 90% of the fossils in the world come from Spain. Most from that region in Valladolid. Haven't looked it up but I assume that they mean human fossils. The government took us on a tour of the "mankind museum" (loose translation) but we were on a tight schedule so didn't get the chance to wander around much. The dig site was great, though. I wanted to steal my hardhat but it didn't say much. Good thing they didnt' put a "Valladolid" sticker on it or something!
Great luck to be there at that time of year. Right month with no rain. A real treat / rarity.
That dig looks like such a cool place to visit! I got to see an indian village excavated when I was a kid but that has been the only dig I've ever seen. The state "found" the site while surveying for Rt. 77 to go through the area. The farmer who owned the land knew it was there all along, just didn't feel the need to tell anyone.
guidogodoy wrote:
By no means. The wood was usually a walkway across a grid that was marked off by letter (depth) and number (horizontal location). A smaller site from where I took the last picture is clearer:
Now here is that same site as before (just a bit up the road) where you can clearly see one guy working his section of the "grid." Apparently, he found something as there is a person standing there noting where he found it as well as a guy on that metal platform next to him on a computer marking it on a 3D grid (you can only see his foot really):
Wide view of same site:
Maybe the guy found......this! AHHHHHHHHH!
spapad wrote:
What's placed on the floor at the bottom of the dig? Looks like wood flooring in the picture. Archeologist haven't gone that posh have they?
guidogodoy wrote:
As long as I am on a posting streak. Valladolid, Spain. I got into one of the biggest dig sites in the world. they dig about a year as they get more fossils than they can processes through the rainy season. Yeah, of course I jumped under the "do not cross" wire! All those white things below are people digging. Structure above is what they already dug away to and pulled down to prevent a cave-in.
[spapad] Tuesday, August 19, 2014 7:07:21 PM
That dig looks like such a cool place to visit! I got to see an indian village excavated when I was a kid but that has been the only dig I've ever seen. The state "found" the site while surveying for Rt. 77 to go through the area. The farmer who owned the land knew it was there all along, just didn't feel the need to tell anyone.
By no means. The wood was usually a walkway across a grid that was marked off by letter (depth) and number (horizontal location). A smaller site from where I took the last picture is clearer:
Now here is that same site as before (just a bit up the road) where you can clearly see one guy working his section of the "grid." Apparently, he found something as there is a person standing there noting where he found it as well as a guy on that metal platform next to him on a computer marking it on a 3D grid (you can only see his foot really):
Wide view of same site:
Maybe the guy found......this! AHHHHHHHHH!
spapad wrote:
What's placed on the floor at the bottom of the dig? Looks like wood flooring in the picture. Archeologist haven't gone that posh have they?
guidogodoy wrote:
As long as I am on a posting streak. Valladolid, Spain. I got into one of the biggest dig sites in the world. they dig about a year as they get more fossils than they can processes through the rainy season. Yeah, of course I jumped under the "do not cross" wire! All those white things below are people digging. Structure above is what they already dug away to and pulled down to prevent a cave-in.
[guidogodoy] Monday, August 18, 2014 7:11:14 PM
Would those flashes have started going off had Rob held up that flag or what?!? As we have said before, he IS a hockey fan and knew that he was at the Joe! Hell, flags all around that place and, although I don't believe I have ever been in their dressing room (not that I can remember, at least), I would think that they have a Wings flag or three back there. Could cerainly see them in the hallway and all over the stadium itself. Yup, would have been way cool.
Sadly, I think that the flag you threw up there is loooong gone. Prolly hanging on some roadie's wall somewhere....
I'd love to see Rob come out with the Red Wings flag we threw up to Glenn at The Joe during the Epitaph tour. I told Rob why we threw it up there- that had he held it up the crowd would have gone NUTS!!! I wonder what they did with it. Some of Mike Davis' friends suggested that they used it as nice satin toilet paper What do you want from Kings fans, pfffft.
Niiiiiice commercial, isn't it?! Only saw it on Fox Sports Detroit, no other channels, but I almost shit!! Haven't heard a word about it otherwise.
guidogodoy wrote:
At least I can still post! After the Tigers' game (kicked ass vs. Rockies), my friends and I wandered over to Hockeytown. Look what we passed!
There were actual commercials on the telly!!!! DAMN, I wish I were still there.
[HOT ROCKIN' METAL GODDESS] Monday, August 18, 2014 6:33:05 PM
I'd love to see Rob come out with the Red Wings flag we threw up to Glenn at The Joe during the Epitaph tour. I told Rob why we threw it up there- that had he held it up the crowd would have gone NUTS!!! I wonder what they did with it. Some of Mike Davis' friends suggested that they used it as nice satin toilet paper What do you want from Kings fans, pfffft.
Niiiiiice commercial, isn't it?! Only saw it on Fox Sports Detroit, no other channels, but I almost shit!! Haven't heard a word about it otherwise.
At least I can still post! After the Tigers' game (kicked ass vs. Rockies), my friends and I wandered over to Hockeytown. Look what we passed!
There were actual commercials on the telly!!!! DAMN, I wish I were still there.
[guidogodoy] Monday, August 18, 2014 1:01:55 PM
BTW, I meant to say that they work this site only once a MONTH as they discover so much it takes the rest of the year to clean / process, etc. I just happened to luck out as it was July (and not raining) so we could see them at work.
[guidogodoy] Monday, August 18, 2014 12:59:13 PM
By no means. The wood was usually a walkway across a grid that was marked off by letter (depth) and number (horizontal location). A smaller site from where I took the last picture is clearer:
Now here is that same site as before (just a bit up the road) where you can clearly see one guy working his section of the "grid." Apparently, he found something as there is a person standing there noting where he found it as well as a guy on that metal platform next to him on a computer marking it on a 3D grid (you can only see his foot really):
What's placed on the floor at the bottom of the dig? Looks like wood flooring in the picture. Archeologist haven't gone that posh have they?
guidogodoy wrote:
As long as I am on a posting streak. Valladolid, Spain. I got into one of the biggest dig sites in the world. they dig about a year as they get more fossils than they can processes through the rainy season. Yeah, of course I jumped under the "do not cross" wire! All those white things below are people digging. Structure above is what they already dug away to and pulled down to prevent a cave-in.
[spapad] Monday, August 18, 2014 8:12:43 AM
What's placed on the floor at the bottom of the dig? Looks like wood flooring in the picture. Archeologist haven't gone that posh have they?
As long as I am on a posting streak. Valladolid, Spain. I got into one of the biggest dig sites in the world. they dig about a year as they get more fossils than they can processes through the rainy season. Yeah, of course I jumped under the "do not cross" wire! All those white things below are people digging. Structure above is what they already dug away to and pulled down to prevent a cave-in.
[Vaillant 3.0] Monday, August 18, 2014 12:18:14 AM
Ahh, kewl!
Welp, the weekend's about to be over. Time for beddy-bye.
Nothing, really. Plaza Mayor. Big square, pic taken facing the bell (front). Right to the RIGHT is the image of Franco. Only one of the leaders covered with eggs! LOL!
I have a great panoramic shot that I hand-carried back from the regional gov. rep. of Salamanca. Stopped off at a Hobby Lobby to have it framed right away. Really kewl.
I studied there in HS. Love the city. Photo, obviously, after the game (facing the corner where Franco's image is mounted, BTW).
(Quoting Message by Vaillant 3.0 from Sunday, August 17, 2014 11:54:38 PM) Edited at: Monday, August 18, 2014 12:07:00 AM
[guidogodoy] Monday, August 18, 2014 12:05:15 AM
Nothing, really. Plaza Mayor. Big square, pic taken facing the bell (front). Right to the RIGHT is the image of Franco. Only one of the leaders covered with eggs! LOL!
I have a great panoramic shot that I hand-carried back from the regional gov. rep. of Salamanca. Stopped off at a Hobby Lobby to have it framed right away. Really kewl.
I studied there in HS. Love the city. Photo, obviously, after the game (facing the corner where Franco's image is mounted, BTW).
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[Vaillant 3.0] Sunday, August 17, 2014 11:54:38 PM
Damn, that plaza filled up for the night game and were they EVER for Germany!! Hey, I got the folks pulling for Brazil some free driinks as consolation. Least the mesero could do, I say!!
[guidogodoy] Sunday, August 17, 2014 11:50:41 PM
Damn, that plaza filled up for the night game and were they EVER for Germany!! Hey, I got the folks pulling for Brazil some free driinks as consolation. Least the mesero could do, I say!!
[guidogodoy] Sunday, August 17, 2014 11:42:26 PM
As long as I am on a posting streak. Valladolid, Spain. I got into one of the biggest dig sites in the world. they dig about a year as they get more fossils than they can processes through the rainy season. Yeah, of course I jumped under the "do not cross" wire! All those white things below are people digging. Structure above is what they already dug away to and pulled down to prevent a cave-in.
[guidogodoy] Sunday, August 17, 2014 11:35:55 PM
Right next to the Fox and across from Comerica Park. Hockeytown (got me a new puck!). Anyone who speaks shit about Detroit has no idea of the city itself. Ooooooh, dangerous looking, no?
At least I can still post! After the Tigers' game (kicked ass vs. Rockies), my friends and I wandered over to Hockeytown. Look what we passed!
There were actual commercials on the telly!!!! DAMN, I wish I were still there.
[guidogodoy] Sunday, August 17, 2014 10:58:46 PM
At least I can still post! After the Tigers' game (kicked ass vs. Rockies), my friends and I wandered over to Hockeytown. Look what we passed!
There were actual commercials on the telly!!!! DAMN, I wish I were still there.
[spapad] Tuesday, July 15, 2014 7:34:50 AM
Deportation of a U.S. Citizen. HA! Well, since you have no actual country to be deported to, I suppose they'll have to send you to one of our many tropical U.S. owned paradises. Pick Virgin Isles.
That selling coconuts by the sea dream could have been within your reach if you played your cards right.
I've got a couple of shots of the roaming JP tuning fork in Spain but my post now is more because I couldn't find (aka. didn't care to look too hard) for the "happy / made you laugh" thread. Best one? I get a "Homeland Security" form from Air Europa (AVOID!!!) to fill out the other day. As i speak Spanish, they gave me the Spanish form insisting that I have to fill it out (erm..I didn't a month earlier diving in Honduras). The best question? Translation: do you intend to work in the USA?" Not bad but was a charged question lobbed in with others: "Have you ever been deported?" "Have you ever spent more than 5 years in jail?" Ummmm....what do I mark? Yeah, I kinda work in the USA but no to the others (and there were more). Do I mark "No" and not have to work again? lol
Best part was that I had to sign away my rights to be deported if I lied. Where the hell would they deport me to?!? Guantanamo?! Haiti?!? HAAAAA!!!!
At least the "aduanero" had the sense to crumple it up and throw it away before I could make a comment. Growing up so close to Canada, you learn quickly that they have NO sense of humor. Especially at 4am when I passed through.
[guidogodoy] Tuesday, July 15, 2014 3:54:51 AM
I've got a couple of shots of the roaming JP tuning fork in Spain but my post now is more because I couldn't find (aka. didn't care to look too hard) for the "happy / made you laugh" thread. Best one? I get a "Homeland Security" form from Air Europa (AVOID!!!) to fill out the other day. As i speak Spanish, they gave me the Spanish form insisting that I have to fill it out (erm..I didn't a month earlier diving in Honduras). The best question? Translation: do you intend to work in the USA?" Not bad but was a charged question lobbed in with others: "Have you ever been deported?" "Have you ever spent more than 5 years in jail?" Ummmm....what do I mark? Yeah, I kinda work in the USA but no to the others (and there were more). Do I mark "No" and not have to work again? lol
Best part was that I had to sign away my rights to be deported if I lied. Where the hell would they deport me to?!? Guantanamo?! Haiti?!? HAAAAA!!!!
At least the "aduanero" had the sense to crumple it up and throw it away before I could make a comment. Growing up so close to Canada, you learn quickly that they have NO sense of humor. Especially at 4am when I passed through.
[i flick my boogers] Sunday, May 11, 2014 2:51:51 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J5mCCLLWBZQ ha
[guidogodoy] Sunday, May 11, 2014 1:35:20 PM
Diving off the island of Utila, Honduras, compadres. Roatan last year was cool but this is just a little slip of an island surrounded by coral reefs. What a blast! Talk about an island paradise. Long commute including a cessna plane / sweat bucket with props but worth the trip!
Hope to see some whale sharks this time around!
[guidogodoy] Thursday, January 30, 2014 10:28:05 AM
Oh, I have a ton but just not from this trip. You can go up to Corcovado (the statue of Christ) but just to the platform - not a hollow statue like the Statue of Liberty, for example. You can also go up Pão de Azúçar. Been to both a few times in the past - once for me and another when I had a friend come to run the Rio marathon. Usually, you do both attractions the same day as they are in Rio. The pictures I posted are from across the bay and it is a long commute thanks to the traffic. The trifecta of attractions is to include the infamous stadium, Maracaná. You normally have to hire a driver as the drug lords rule the spots, especially the drive up to Christ, and kidnappings and random violence are not uncommon.
I'll dig up some old pictures when I get a chance. The statue is absolutely huge. Keep in mind that those shots are from across the bay and that gives you an idea. The museum is on the side of Niterói. Corcorvado and Pão de Azúçar are WAY off in the distance 25-30km at LEAST. [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by Budred from Thursday, January 30, 2014 3:19:33 AM)
Budred wrote:
@Guido. You know I'm not religious so I was never interested in that statue but the view from up there has to be incredible. I've seen photos from up close but wasn't sure if general public was able to go to the top. If so any pics?
Edited at: Thursday, January 30, 2014 10:45:51 AM
[Budred] Thursday, January 30, 2014 3:19:33 AM
@Guido. You know I'm not religious so I was never interested in that statue but the view from up there has to be incredible. I've seen photos from up close but wasn't sure if general public was able to go to the top. If so any pics?
[i flick my boogers] Wednesday, January 29, 2014 10:32:01 AM
hmmmmmmm.....i wonder also..
i'm guessing they keep it in the ol' rock pile
haha
Edited at: Wednesday, January 29, 2014 10:36:07 AM
[guidogodoy] Wednesday, January 29, 2014 9:02:36 AM
Yes, ol' Cristo Rey is due for a touch-up soon (planned for next year, I believe). They even saved some of the original stone.
I would really like to see how they do it. Super Duper Glue? Heck, I wonder where they keep all this unused rock!
No idea. Sheer luck, perhaps. Any idea if the statue will get a new thumb?
guidogodoy wrote:
Best to look at Corcovado. Just struck again by lightening and blew off a thumb! Wonder why it didn't hit the cell towers that seem to be higher to the right?
Vaillant 3.0 wrote:
Ooh! What a sight for sore eyes! Thought I'd have to look at that homeless Santa pic forever.
Thanks! Those are some great pics of Rio. (Quoting Message by guidogodoy from Tuesday, January 28, 2014 12:55:03 PM)
guidogodoy wrote:
Brasil, Natal 2013
Pedra de Itapuca wiht the Modern Art Museum to the right, COOL clouds rolling over the statue of Cristo Rey in the distance between the two with Pão de Azúçar (Sugarloaf mountain) to the left.
The museum is in Niterói. Christ statue can still be seen. It is in Rio. Look closely to the right of he museum.
Don't think Brasil is into football? Look at the Xmas tree at in the local supermarket.
Now look closely! Heh....guards were really watching me here.
Frozen pipes here. I miss the 120F temps already.
Christ to the far left in Rio, Museum to the right. An old church is on that island between the two (looks like it is connected to the museum).
Edited at: Tuesday, January 28, 2014 6:54:50 PM
[Vaillant 3.0] Tuesday, January 28, 2014 11:35:17 PM
No idea. Sheer luck, perhaps. Any idea if the statue will get a new thumb?
Best to look at Corcovado. Just struck again by lightening and blew off a thumb! Wonder why it didn't hit the cell towers that seem to be higher to the right?
Vaillant 3.0 wrote:
Ooh! What a sight for sore eyes! Thought I'd have to look at that homeless Santa pic forever.
Thanks! Those are some great pics of Rio. (Quoting Message by guidogodoy from Tuesday, January 28, 2014 12:55:03 PM)
guidogodoy wrote:
Brasil, Natal 2013
Pedra de Itapuca wiht the Modern Art Museum to the right, COOL clouds rolling over the statue of Cristo Rey in the distance between the two with Pão de Azúçar (Sugarloaf mountain) to the left.
The museum is in Niterói. Christ statue can still be seen. It is in Rio. Look closely to the right of he museum.
Don't think Brasil is into football? Look at the Xmas tree at in the local supermarket.
Now look closely! Heh....guards were really watching me here.
Frozen pipes here. I miss the 120F temps already.
Christ to the far left in Rio, Museum to the right. An old church is on that island between the two (looks like it is connected to the museum).
Edited at: Tuesday, January 28, 2014 6:54:50 PM
[guidogodoy] Tuesday, January 28, 2014 8:14:35 PM
Best to look at Corcovado. Just struck again by lightening and blew off a thumb! Wonder why it didn't hit the cell towers that seem to be higher to the right?
Ooh! What a sight for sore eyes! Thought I'd have to look at that homeless Santa pic forever.
Thanks! Those are some great pics of Rio. (Quoting Message by guidogodoy from Tuesday, January 28, 2014 12:55:03 PM)
guidogodoy wrote:
Brasil, Natal 2013
Pedra de Itapuca wiht the Modern Art Museum to the right, COOL clouds rolling over the statue of Cristo Rey in the distance between the two with Pão de Azúçar (Sugarloaf mountain) to the left.
The museum is in Niterói. Christ statue can still be seen. It is in Rio. Look closely to the right of he museum.
Don't think Brasil is into football? Look at the Xmas tree at in the local supermarket.
Now look closely! Heh....guards were really watching me here.
Frozen pipes here. I miss the 120F temps already.
Christ to the far left in Rio, Museum to the right. An old church is on that island between the two (looks like it is connected to the museum).
Edited at: Tuesday, January 28, 2014 6:54:50 PM
[Vaillant 3.0] Tuesday, January 28, 2014 6:53:32 PM
Ooh! What a sight for sore eyes! Thought I'd have to look at that homeless Santa pic forever.
Thanks! Those are some great pics of Rio. [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by guidogodoy from Tuesday, January 28, 2014 12:55:03 PM)
guidogodoy wrote:
Brasil, Natal 2013
Pedra de Itapuca wiht the Modern Art Museum to the right, COOL clouds rolling over the statue of Cristo Rey in the distance between the two with Pão de Azúçar (Sugarloaf mountain) to the left.
The museum is in Niterói. Christ statue can still be seen. It is in Rio. Look closely to the right of he museum.
Don't think Brasil is into football? Look at the Xmas tree at in the local supermarket.
Now look closely! Heh....guards were really watching me here.
Frozen pipes here. I miss the 120F temps already.
Christ to the far left in Rio, Museum to the right. An old church is on that island between the two (looks like it is connected to the museum).
Edited at: Tuesday, January 28, 2014 6:54:50 PM
[guidogodoy] Tuesday, January 28, 2014 12:55:03 PM
Brasil, Natal 2013
Pedra de Itapuca wiht the Modern Art Museum to the right, COOL clouds rolling over the statue of Cristo Rey in the distance between the two with Pão de Azúçar (Sugarloaf mountain) to the left.
The museum is in Niterói. Christ statue can still be seen. It is in Rio. Look closely to the right of he museum.
Don't think Brasil is into football? Look at the Xmas tree at in the local supermarket.
Now look closely! Heh....guards were really watching me here.
Frozen pipes here. I miss the 120F temps already.
Christ to the far left in Rio, Museum to the right. An old church is on that island between the two (looks like it is connected to the museum).
[Trixi] Monday, December 09, 2013 4:14:22 AM
[Vaillant 3.0] Tuesday, December 03, 2013 5:31:45 PM
What? You think I'm trying to sound like that twit-of-the-century? Perish the thought! I already tried and failed, like, a hundred times!
Sorry, I don't believe you. You write complete sentences that actually make sense.
Vaillant 3.0 wrote:
*gasp* How DARE you insult the pure hearts and minds of these true truest of true Judas Priest fans. Their extremely high higher feelings for the HOOOOOOOOOT Metal Gods take them even higher than even the highest stratosphere. Silly fans like you will never understand.
Go eat a hamburger, sh!!t fan!
You forgot "crazy biker boogie boy".
Edit: Forgot to add the color! To make my post 100 times more annoying~! (Quoting Message by guidogodoy from Monday, December 02, 2013 8:55:06 PM)
guidogodoy wrote:
¡Gracias! Even better is when I come home, see some 80+ messages and a handful from friends!
Thank you, Murray!! Let me guess, a lot of FB photos and comments about "taking me higher" and HOOOOT Rob?
To me "Hoot" is a noise an owl makes. Fuckin' idiots!!
Edited at: Monday, December 02, 2013 11:48:24 PM
[guidogodoy] Tuesday, December 03, 2013 3:32:20 PM
Well, I am not really feeling high just yet but it is still early in the day....
BTW, I can channel JP so they were with me all the time!
have you higher feeling now? a true fan would never leave the site to go see a waterfall. and a true fan can never make a post without some kind of picture of priest, not just a priest cross somewhere priest isnt.
guidogodoy wrote:
Sorry, I don't believe you. You write complete sentences that actually make sense.
Vaillant 3.0 wrote:
*gasp* How DARE you insult the pure hearts and minds of these true truest of true Judas Priest fans. Their extremely high higher feelings for the HOOOOOOOOOT Metal Gods take them even higher than even the highest stratosphere. Silly fans like you will never understand.
Go eat a hamburger, sh!!t fan!
You forgot "crazy biker boogie boy".
Edit: Forgot to add the color! To make my post 100 times more annoying~! (Quoting Message by guidogodoy from Monday, December 02, 2013 8:55:06 PM)
guidogodoy wrote:
¡Gracias! Even better is when I come home, see some 80+ messages and a handful from friends!
Thank you, Murray!! Let me guess, a lot of FB photos and comments about "taking me higher" and HOOOOT Rob?
To me "Hoot" is a noise an owl makes. Fuckin' idiots!!
Edited at: Monday, December 02, 2013 11:48:24 PM
[Budred] Tuesday, December 03, 2013 3:25:16 PM
Edited at: Tuesday, December 03, 2013 3:27:46 PM
[Head banger] Tuesday, December 03, 2013 8:00:22 AM
have you higher feeling now? a true fan would never leave the site to go see a waterfall. and a true fan can never make a post without some kind of picture of priest, not just a priest cross somewhere priest isnt.
Sorry, I don't believe you. You write complete sentences that actually make sense.
Vaillant 3.0 wrote:
*gasp* How DARE you insult the pure hearts and minds of these true truest of true Judas Priest fans. Their extremely high higher feelings for the HOOOOOOOOOT Metal Gods take them even higher than even the highest stratosphere. Silly fans like you will never understand.
Go eat a hamburger, sh!!t fan!
You forgot "crazy biker boogie boy".
Edit: Forgot to add the color! To make my post 100 times more annoying~! (Quoting Message by guidogodoy from Monday, December 02, 2013 8:55:06 PM)
guidogodoy wrote:
¡Gracias! Even better is when I come home, see some 80+ messages and a handful from friends!
Thank you, Murray!! Let me guess, a lot of FB photos and comments about "taking me higher" and HOOOOT Rob?
To me "Hoot" is a noise an owl makes. Fuckin' idiots!!
Edited at: Monday, December 02, 2013 11:48:24 PM
[guidogodoy] Monday, December 02, 2013 11:59:26 PM
Sorry, I don't believe you. You write complete sentences that actually make sense.
*gasp* How DARE you insult the pure hearts and minds of these true truest of true Judas Priest fans. Their extremely high higher feelings for the HOOOOOOOOOT Metal Gods take them even higher than even the highest stratosphere. Silly fans like you will never understand.
Go eat a hamburger, sh!!t fan!
You forgot "crazy biker boogie boy".
Edit: Forgot to add the color! To make my post 100 times more annoying~! (Quoting Message by guidogodoy from Monday, December 02, 2013 8:55:06 PM)
guidogodoy wrote:
¡Gracias! Even better is when I come home, see some 80+ messages and a handful from friends!
Thank you, Murray!! Let me guess, a lot of FB photos and comments about "taking me higher" and HOOOOT Rob?
To me "Hoot" is a noise an owl makes. Fuckin' idiots!!
Edited at: Monday, December 02, 2013 11:48:24 PM
[Vaillant 3.0] Monday, December 02, 2013 11:44:56 PM
*gasp* How DARE you insult the pure hearts and minds of these true truest of true Judas Priest fans. Their extremely high higher feelings for the HOOOOOOOOOT Metal Gods take them even higher than even the highest stratosphere. Silly fans like you will never understand.
Go eat a hamburger, sh!!t fan!
You forgot "crazy biker boogie boy".
Edit: Forgot to add the color! To make my post 100 times more annoying~! [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by guidogodoy from Monday, December 02, 2013 8:55:06 PM)
guidogodoy wrote:
¡Gracias! Even better is when I come home, see some 80+ messages and a handful from friends!
Thank you, Murray!! Let me guess, a lot of FB photos and comments about "taking me higher" and HOOOOT Rob?
To me "Hoot" is a noise an owl makes. Fuckin' idiots!!
Edited at: Monday, December 02, 2013 11:48:24 PM
[guidogodoy] Monday, December 02, 2013 8:55:06 PM
¡Gracias! Even better is when I come home, see some 80+ messages and a handful from friends!
Thank you, Murray!! Let me guess, a lot of FB photos and comments about "taking me higher" and HOOOOT Rob?
To me "Hoot" is a noise an owl makes. Fuckin' idiots!!
[Vaillant 3.0] Monday, December 02, 2013 7:21:45 PM
Burgess Falls, TN. Hard climb down but worth it! Spray from the waterfall made these tubes. Old timers? JP cross! Last shot.
[guidogodoy] Monday, December 02, 2013 2:40:37 AM
Ice forms from the waterfall spray in mid-air. Really kewl but made for dangerous climbing both up and down. Catch one of those ice tubes in the grooves of a boot / shoe and you'd find the quick way down over the jagged rocks which were already covered in moss. Insanely slick surface until you make your way out of the waterfall spray. Then? Just bake on the rocks!
Highly recommended trip for anyone who likes nature and aggressive hikes. About 6 state parks in driving distance.
Takakaw falls, 2.5 hours from me no idea who these folks are, pulled the photo off google. 384m high (51m for niagra). beautiful setting.
[Head banger] Thursday, October 10, 2013 8:08:17 AM
it is, and its in an area full of beauty. its 2.5 hours from me. within 1 hour of this spot there dozens of spots of equal, but different beauty.
I am starting to sound like a tourism advert. but this is part of why when the anual talent evaluations come thru at work, I click no to relocation. not maybe, just no. hell no if they gave that choice.
Takakaw falls, 2.5 hours from me no idea who these folks are, pulled the photo off google. 384m high (51m for niagra). beautiful setting.
[guidogodoy] Wednesday, October 09, 2013 8:13:10 PM
Beautiful. Just looked it up and Victoria is only listed as 108m. Iguaçú is listed as max of 82m. However, as I just learned, it was named as one of the New Seven Wonders of Nature.
Takakaw falls, 2.5 hours from me no idea who these folks are, pulled the photo off google. 384m high (51m for niagra). beautiful setting.
[Head banger] Wednesday, October 09, 2013 7:17:19 PM
Takakaw falls, 2.5 hours from me no idea who these folks are, pulled the photo off google. 384m high (51m for niagra). beautiful setting.
[METALMANJP] Wednesday, October 09, 2013 11:36:19 AM
Another cool thought is to shut it off and drain it.
[METALMANJP] Wednesday, October 09, 2013 11:34:35 AM
Oh Yea ! had to take the kids. I always have like the Maid.
[guidogodoy] Tuesday, October 08, 2013 11:00:55 PM
Not that I don't love Niagara but you have, basically, three waterfalls that are cut short by a series of locks due to the erosion that the full flow caused. Thus my comment and vote that they should open up the TRUE waterfall at least one day a year.
Still, nothing beats Iguaçú. The Paraná is bigger and the falls are unbelievable. Put that together with a crazy Brazil-based, throw caution to the wind, twin Johnson motor ride into the "caldera" or full flow horseshoes, and there is no comparison. Anyone have the means to get there in a lifetime? GO!!! Only take the boatride if you are a trusting person. The force of the water puts the Maid of Mist to shame as does the entire experience of Iguaçú.
I did that as a teen. I think I am lucky to live near the mountains and lots of waterfalls (none with the volume of Niagra) but I have seen falls more than 7 times higher, so the power was something I was expecting. its still realy impressive.
Budred wrote:
Did you go on one of the "Maid Of The Mist" boats? I didn't think I would like it but my wife wanted to do it so we did. It turned out to be pretty awesome. When you get up close from the bottom you really get a sense of just how powerful the falls are.
[Head banger] Tuesday, October 08, 2013 8:41:06 PM
I did that as a teen. I think I am lucky to live near the mountains and lots of waterfalls (none with the volume of Niagra) but I have seen falls more than 7 times higher, so the power was something I was expecting. its still realy impressive. [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by Budred from Tuesday, October 08, 2013 3:20:44 PM)
Budred wrote:
Did you go on one of the "Maid Of The Mist" boats? I didn't think I would like it but my wife wanted to do it so we did. It turned out to be pretty awesome. When you get up close from the bottom you really get a sense of just how powerful the falls are.
[Head banger] Tuesday, October 08, 2013 8:40:14 PM
yep. I was there for work, and since its so pricy they said we needed to share rooms. Fucking bullshit. so I bitched and said that I would stay at a motel down the road. so when one of our group couldnt attend due to a death in the family I ended up rooming alone. then I found that after a certain pay grade you got your own room and bitched. shortly thereafter we changed the policy and dont share rooms now [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by METALMANJP from Tuesday, October 08, 2013 9:26:46 AM)
METALMANJP wrote:
Yes, I could have sat there all day watching the Falls. But man was that place pricey or what !
[Budred] Tuesday, October 08, 2013 3:20:44 PM
Did you go on one of the "Maid Of The Mist" boats? I didn't think I would like it but my wife wanted to do it so we did. It turned out to be pretty awesome. When you get up close from the bottom you really get a sense of just how powerful the falls are.
[METALMANJP] Tuesday, October 08, 2013 9:26:46 AM
Yes, I could have sat there all day watching the Falls. But man was that place pricey or what !
[Head banger] Tuesday, October 08, 2013 7:41:38 AM
I thought so. that is the hotel I stayed in probably 12 years ago or so. awesome view [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by METALMANJP from Monday, October 07, 2013 11:39:34 AM)
METALMANJP wrote:
Canadian side. I know you can't really see it but we were so close that hotel view was great !
[METALMANJP] Monday, October 07, 2013 11:39:34 AM
Canadian side. I know you can't really see it but we were so close that hotel view was great !
[Head banger] Sunday, October 06, 2013 6:20:29 PM
I think its the ontario side also. think thats a hotel I stayed in for work once. was a nice place. pricy though. [Show/Hide Quoted Message](Quoting Message by guidogodoy from Sunday, October 06, 2013 5:18:48 PM)
guidogodoy wrote:
I say that is the Ontario side. Taking bets?
(catch me before we get the actual answer....I have been blowing my picks all weekend with the Tigers last night (WTF? Why take out Verlander?!) and the Red Wings (slaughtered)
Head banger wrote:
its hard to see. you on the canadian or US side?
METALMANJP wrote:
Don't know how to resize the pic. But that was the view out of our room at the Falls View Marriott. I was a bit out of my league but what the hell we only stayed two nights. The breakfast for 6 people was $145.00.
[guidogodoy] Sunday, October 06, 2013 5:18:48 PM
I say that is the Ontario side. Taking bets?
(catch me before we get the actual answer....I have been blowing my picks all weekend with the Tigers last night (WTF? Why take out Verlander?!) and the Red Wings (slaughtered)
Don't know how to resize the pic. But that was the view out of our room at the Falls View Marriott. I was a bit out of my league but what the hell we only stayed two nights. The breakfast for 6 people was $145.00.
[Head banger] Sunday, October 06, 2013 12:58:36 PM
Don't know how to resize the pic. But that was the view out of our room at the Falls View Marriott. I was a bit out of my league but what the hell we only stayed two nights. The breakfast for 6 people was $145.00.
[Vaillant 3.0] Friday, October 04, 2013 6:50:18 PM
Glad to hear that you had a good time, Metalman! Can't wait to see the pics (mini or otherwise).
I just came back from a weekend getaway, to Pine Creek Gorge AKA The Grand Canyon of Pennsylvania. Really cool place in the Allegheny Mts. I will post pics soon. Pine creek is the longest river in the USA. The gorge is 45 miles long 160,000 acres and a maximum depth of 1500 feet. The views were spectacular !
[guidogodoy] Friday, October 04, 2013 9:05:02 AM
Kewl, man! Sounds like a great trip (except for the breakfast prices...lol).
Also, thanks for the b-day wishes.
I just came back from a weekend getaway, to Pine Creek Gorge AKA The Grand Canyon of Pennsylvania. Really cool place in the Allegheny Mts. I will post pics soon. Pine creek is the longest river in the USA. The gorge is 45 miles long 160,000 acres and a maximum depth of 1500 feet. The views were spectacular !
[METALMANJP] Friday, October 04, 2013 8:50:13 AM
I just came back from a weekend getaway, to Pine Creek Gorge AKA The Grand Canyon of Pennsylvania. Really cool place in the Allegheny Mts. I will post pics soon. Pine creek is the longest river in the USA. The gorge is 45 miles long 160,000 acres and a maximum depth of 1500 feet. The views were spectacular !
AHHHHHHHHH!
What do you want from Kings fans, pfffft.
