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Martin G · June 14th, 2006, 03:03 AM

Well, let's face it, Brum hasn't exactly been overblessed with exceptional new buildings that make you go "FUCKING ORGASMIC WOW MUTHAFUCKA JUST LOOK AT THAT BEAUT!! WOOO HOOO!! I WANNA TAKE MY CLOTHES OFF AND DANCE NAKED IN VICTORIA FOUNTAIN!!! YEEEE HAAAA!!!!!!! GIVE IT TO ME BABY!!!! WITH EXTRA BELLS!!!!!"

in recent years has it? In fact I think the grand total still stands at Zero doesn't it?

So yeah, some of us have a good reason to be extremely apprehensive - and after seeing THAT abomination earlier, you will have to forgive us for our eternal cynicism.

Bachy Soletanche · June 14th, 2006, 09:40 AM

Selfridges (with St Martins next too it) is rather good init?

SimonTheSoundMan · June 14th, 2006, 12:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Martin G

Well, let's face it, Brum hasn't exactly been overblessed with exceptional new buildings that make you go "FUCKING ORGASMIC WOW MUTHAFUCKA JUST LOOK AT THAT BEAUT!! WOOO HOOO!! I WANNA TAKE MY CLOTHES OFF AND DANCE NAKED IN VICTORIA FOUNTAIN!!! YEEEE HAAAA!!!!!!! GIVE IT TO ME BABY!!!! WITH EXTRA BELLS!!!!!"

in recent years has it? In fact I think the grand total still stands at Zero doesn't it?

So yeah, some of us have a good reason to be extremely apprehensive - and after seeing THAT abomination earlier, you will have to forgive us for our eternal cynicism.

Some are out swimming: http://mysite.freeserve.com/rock_ott...s/Baywatch.wmv

Shel · June 14th, 2006, 07:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SimonTheSoundMan

Some are out swimming: http://mysite.freeserve.com/rock_ott...s/Baywatch.wmv

Simon, that is utter class!

Martin G · June 14th, 2006, 07:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Stephen Robinson

Selfridges (with St Martins next too it) is rather good init?

To be honest with you, I think it's way too overrated. I don't like it as much as some of you guys do. It's TOO different just for the sake of it and its juxtaposition right next to St Martin's Church I find too deliberately jarring.

Martin G · June 14th, 2006, 07:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SimonTheSoundMan

Some are out swimming: http://mysite.freeserve.com/rock_ott...s/Baywatch.wmv

Sorry but clicking on that link just gives us a load of gobbledygook (literally).

Do you not have a link that can service users on Macintosh systems perchance?

Mr Glide · June 15th, 2006, 02:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SimonTheSoundMan

Some are out swimming: http://mysite.freeserve.com/rock_ott...s/Baywatch.wmv

Oh my gosh - I think I just peed myself

Martin G · June 15th, 2006, 03:45 AM

Can one of you reformat that file in some way so that others can see it? It doesn't even open as anything remotely resembling a video file - it's just a load of gobbledygook that reads like shit.

Butterfield · June 15th, 2006, 05:15 AM

I like the way he shows off at the end by walking on his hands but ends up falling over.

pauliewalnuts · June 15th, 2006, 11:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Martin G

Can one of you reformat that file in some way so that others can see it? It doesn't even open as anything remotely resembling a video file - it's just a load of gobbledygook that reads like shit.

Martin - download Windows Media Player for the Mac. It is pretty unintrusive and doesnt try to take all video file types like Real Player does.

Or try VLC from videolan.org which is the best video player bar none.

It is worth it. Very funny video

Shel · June 15th, 2006, 12:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Martin G

Can one of you reformat that file in some way so that others can see it? It doesn't even open as anything remotely resembling a video file - it's just a load of gobbledygook that reads like shit.

Martin, I'm on a Mac but I've downloaded the free Windows Media Player from:

http://www.microsoft.com/mac/otherpr...pid=windowsmed

which will allow you to see the clip.

Bachy Soletanche · June 21st, 2006, 03:46 PM

There's an article on the main Skyscraper news bit on this:
http://www.skyscrapernews.com/news.php?ref=633

SimonTheSoundMan · June 21st, 2006, 11:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pauliewalnuts

Martin - download Windows Media Player for the Mac. It is pretty unintrusive and doesnt try to take all video file types like Real Player does.

Or try VLC from videolan.org which is the best video player bar none.

It is worth it. Very funny video

Nooo, not Windows Media Player. Get Flip4Mac.

Mac user here too.

city living · June 23rd, 2006, 10:56 AM

I passed the site this morning only to see a bulldozer tearing through the fish resturant. I wonder when they will start on the factory?

***woodhousen*** · June 23rd, 2006, 01:17 PM

woohoo...hardcore demolition

U475 Foxtrot · June 24th, 2006, 11:57 PM

ROYAL BLUE · June 25th, 2006, 04:39 AM

And so it begins.....

SimonTheSoundMan · June 25th, 2006, 12:01 PM

June 25th, 2006, 02:18 PM

I've finally realised

Birmingham is the place to be over the next 5+ years.

Erebus555 · June 25th, 2006, 02:39 PM

I bloody well hope so too. We still need more highrises though if Birmingham is to make an impact.

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Martin G Compulsive : Obsessive Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: GET TO FUCK, WHY DON'T YOU? Posts: 7,325 Likes (Received): 40	Well, let's face it, Brum hasn't exactly been overblessed with exceptional new buildings that make you go "FUCKING ORGASMIC WOW MUTHAFUCKA JUST LOOK AT THAT BEAUT!! WOOO HOOO!! I WANNA TAKE MY CLOTHES OFF AND DANCE NAKED IN VICTORIA FOUNTAIN!!! YEEEE HAAAA!!!!!!! GIVE IT TO ME BABY!!!! WITH EXTRA BELLS!!!!!" in recent years has it? In fact I think the grand total still stands at Zero doesn't it? So yeah, some of us have a good reason to be extremely apprehensive - and after seeing THAT abomination earlier, you will have to forgive us for our eternal cynicism. __________________ 147 metres: so is this the height of Birmingham's ambitions? The city surely deserves better. Arena Central / Arena Square / V Building The incredible shrinking tower: 245m --> 187m --> 175m --> 152m --> 150m --> 147m --> 143m --> ???m

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Martin G Compulsive : Obsessive Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: GET TO FUCK, WHY DON'T YOU? Posts: 7,325 Likes (Received): 40	Can one of you reformat that file in some way so that others can see it? It doesn't even open as anything remotely resembling a video file - it's just a load of gobbledygook that reads like shit. __________________ 147 metres: so is this the height of Birmingham's ambitions? The city surely deserves better. Arena Central / Arena Square / V Building The incredible shrinking tower: 245m --> 187m --> 175m --> 152m --> 150m --> 147m --> 143m --> ???m

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Bachy Soletanche Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 14,575 Likes (Received): 169	There's an article on the main Skyscraper news bit on this: http://www.skyscrapernews.com/news.php?ref=633 __________________ We do not need to return anywhere, we are already in all the places we have ever been

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