The idle musings of a former military man, former computer geek, medically retired pastor and now full-time writer. Contents guaranteed to offend the politically correct and anal-retentive from time to time. My approach to life is that it should be taken with a large helping of laughter, and sufficient firepower to keep it tamed!
Tuesday, December 29, 2009
Building implosion, Las Vegas style
I have to admit, this is a stylish way to bring down a building!
I thought the plunger at the end of the countdown was a nice touch.
I'm glad to see it finally went down. I'd hate to see all the theatrics, only to discover that somebody screwed up and the building didn't go down as planned.
Very cute, but I think it's a little reckless promoting a building demolition as public entertainment. There are too many things that can go wrong.
Here in Australia, there was one in Canberra a few years back which they promoted as a spectacle, and even set up designated viewing areas. But a few bricks were thrown out of the demolition, and landed right in a designated viewing area. One hit a little girl in the head and killed her.
I'm glad to see it finally went down. I'd hate to see all the theatrics, only to discover that somebody screwed up and the building didn't go down as planned.
ReplyDeleteAh yes, the Frontier. Stayed there, and at the Stardust many times over the years. The new places just don't seem to have the same feel to me....
ReplyDeleteDoug
Whatever else you say about it, it's Las Vegas style. Maybe not class, but definitely style, and lots of it.
ReplyDeleteB Woodman
Style is right... I'm wondering when the administration is going to step in and take over Vegas, they are the ONLY ones making money today... sigh...
ReplyDeleteVery cute, but I think it's a little reckless promoting a building demolition as public entertainment. There are too many things that can go wrong.
ReplyDeleteHere in Australia, there was one in Canberra a few years back which they promoted as a spectacle, and even set up designated viewing areas. But a few bricks were thrown out of the demolition, and landed right in a designated viewing area. One hit a little girl in the head and killed her.