Miami:Like Panama City or Honolulu - Page 2

Horatio Caine · July 12th, 2009, 11:31 PM

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Originally Posted by panaboom!

Nah, vice-versa

Cheers,

Haha, thats just crazy!

Panama_Post · July 13th, 2009, 03:12 AM

Why? Panama City also has a project of artificial islands, the Cinta Costera (water front) you see in the picture, which is an artificial filling was performed at sea, I have heard that Miami had done the same.
I do not see anything crazy about that.

DJ88 · July 13th, 2009, 07:20 AM

He's not calling it crazy in a bad way. It's crazy as in that's awesome!

***QuantumX*** · July 13th, 2009, 09:33 AM

Just thought I'd throw in a more recent pic for comparison, as in this weekend!

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Originally Posted by Jan280

Some of my friends still argue that Miami looks more like Honolulu instead of Panama City despite the fact that Honolulu has smaller buildings.Can we have more proof please.

Honolulu

Panama City

Miami
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2511/...50ebe385_b.jpg
image hosted on flickr

It's funny sometimes people go like all those 3 pictures are the same city.

Horatio Caine · July 13th, 2009, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Panama_Post

Why? Panama City also has a project of artificial islands, the Cinta Costera (water front) you see in the picture, which is an artificial filling was performed at sea, I have heard that Miami had done the same.
I do not see anything crazy about that.

Haha, like DJ88 says, it's crazy in a positive sense.

Aceventura · July 14th, 2009, 12:47 AM

Miami and Panama City will never be able to match the magnificent height of Honolulu's waves.

Jan280 · July 14th, 2009, 04:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Aceventura

Miami and Panama City will never be able to match the magnificent height of Honolulu's waves.

I thought you were about to say "Miami and Panama City will never be able to match the magnificent height of Honolulu's building's."

spellbound · July 15th, 2009, 10:40 PM

Miami has taller buildings, but I'm afraid Honolulu has us beat in the "Weird Monuments to Dead Television Stars" category. This awe-inspiring bust of the late Jack Lord of "Hawaii Five-O" fame graces a local mall. I'm told millions have made the pilgrimage to this holiest of sites and they report a 'healing power' emanating from it...

Fear not, though. Esther Rolle ("Good Times") was born in South Florida and I am gathering names to petition local authorities to erect a suitable, tasteful monument. I'm thinking a 300-foot statue straddling Biscayne Blvd. would work. Take THAT Honolulu!

Aceventura · July 15th, 2009, 11:27 PM

I think that would nicely compliment the 800 foot Terry Savalas over Government Cut.

spellbound · July 15th, 2009, 11:44 PM

Absolutely...we could even position them so that they are forever gazing at each other across the bay.

And just so people understand that I am serious about the 'tasteful' aspect, I am proposing that both the Telly Savalas and Esther Rolle Monuments have undergarments (despite the added cost) to prevent unseemly views---and accidents---when passing underneath. You may think this is overkill in the Savalas case (i.e. he was usually seen in pants) but I'm thinking a Roman Toga would be appropriate attire.

Aceventura · July 15th, 2009, 11:53 PM

I never thought of Savalas facing West instead of East, but I like it! It's like he's saying Who Loves Ya Baby to Miami and not stupid Andros Island.

spellbound · July 16th, 2009, 12:01 AM

I like the way you think. Savalas' backside can still be a beacon to ships (he'll be floodlit at night and equipped with a booming foghorn) but no reason he should be bestowing his greetings towards Andros.

Gary Coleman once visited the Bahamas---they can build their own damn celebrity statue. Savalas shall gaze towards Miami.

Barfolomew · July 16th, 2009, 12:44 AM

I think Miami and Honolulu are very similar in nature except for the mountains, and how spread out the buildings are....

Panama_Post · July 16th, 2009, 06:47 PM

I think Honolulu is more similar to San Juan PR, Miami has a lot more skyscrapers and tall Honolulu.

Barfolomew · July 16th, 2009, 07:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Panama_Post

I think Honolulu is more similar to San Juan PR, Miami has a lot more skyscrapers and tall Honolulu.

Miami has taller buildings, yes, but as far as the number of "skyscrapers" I would say Honolulu has more at the moment, but as we all know, Miami is definitely going to grow over the next 20 years and probably match Honolulu, unless of course Honolulu keeps building as well. If you include Miami Beach, there's definitely more right now. That's why I never like these comparison threads, they always end up turning into "my city is better than yours" type comments.

***QuantumX*** · July 16th, 2009, 09:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Barfolomew

Miami has taller buildings, yes, but as far as the number of "skyscrapers" I would say Honolulu has more at the moment, but as we all know, Miami is definitely going to grow over the next 20 years and probably match Honolulu, unless of course Honolulu keeps building as well. If you include Miami Beach, there's definitely more right now. That's why I never like these comparison threads, they always end up turning into "my city is better than yours" type comments.

It all depends on what you call skyscrapers. Honolulu is very dense, yes. But Miami has more buildings that I would consider skyscrapers. Vancouver has a nice skyline in a spectacular setting, but it's way too short for me. I'm not going to get into the numbers because I've done that enough times on these websites, and as far as I've been able to ascertain, I have not read any "my city is better than yours"-type comments. People often just state their opinion on here without much basis for it other than that is what they want to believe, and outside of cold, hard statistics and how you skew the numbers, this is all a matter of personal taste anyway. No city is better than another. They are just all different from each other, and I consider Miami to be more like Panama City than Honolulu.

Barfolomew · July 16th, 2009, 11:13 PM

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Originally Posted by QuantumX

It all depends on what you call skyscrapers. Honolulu is very dense, yes. But Miami has more buildings that I would consider skyscrapers. Vancouver has a nice skyline in a spectacular setting, but it's way too short for me. I'm not going to get into the numbers because I've done that enough times on these websites, and as far as I've been able to ascertain, I have not read any "my city is better than yours"-type comments. People often just state their opinion on here without much basis for it other than that is what they want to believe, and outside of cold, hard statistics and how you skew the numbers, this is all a matter of personal taste anyway. No city is better than another. They are just all different from each other, and I consider Miami to be more like Panama City than Honolulu.

My sentiments exactly, I feel that everyone has a personal taste, mine of course will always boast Miami as the king of the south at least!

***QuantumX*** · July 16th, 2009, 11:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Barfolomew

My sentiments exactly, I feel that everyone has a personal taste, mine of course will always boast Miami as the king of the south at least!

Of course people in Atlanta and Houston will disagree with you because they have taller buildings, but as you said yourself, we ain't done yet. I didn't think Panama City and Miami looked that much alike until somebody brought it to my attention on another website with that very same picture above.

Barfolomew · July 16th, 2009, 11:51 PM

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Originally Posted by QuantumX

Of course people in Atlanta and Houston will disagree with you because they have taller buildings, but as you said yourself, we ain't done yet.

Yes but those people don't have a good view of girls in Bikinis from their office towers every day. I repeat EVERY DAY.

Funny, she doesn't look Druish!

***QuantumX*** · July 17th, 2009, 12:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Barfolomew

Yes but those people don't have a good view of girls in Bikinis from their office towers every day. I repeat EVERY DAY.

Funny, she doesn't look Druish!

You mean sunning themselves on so many high balconies and putting on a show?

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July 13th, 2009, 03:12 AM	#22
Panama_Post The Big Boss Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: PANAMA, CHIRIQUI Posts: 2,749 Likes (Received): 1	Why? Panama City also has a project of artificial islands, the Cinta Costera (water front) you see in the picture, which is an artificial filling was performed at sea, I have heard that Miami had done the same. I do not see anything crazy about that.

July 13th, 2009, 07:20 AM	#23
DJ88 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 78 Likes (Received): 6	He's not calling it crazy in a bad way. It's crazy as in that's awesome!

July 14th, 2009, 12:47 AM	#26
Aceventura Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Miami Posts: 1,236 Likes (Received): 8	Miami and Panama City will never be able to match the magnificent height of Honolulu's waves.

July 15th, 2009, 10:40 PM	#28
spellbound Contents Under Pressure Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: philly/miami Posts: 6,141 Likes (Received): 28	Miami has taller buildings, but I'm afraid Honolulu has us beat in the "Weird Monuments to Dead Television Stars" category. This awe-inspiring bust of the late Jack Lord of "Hawaii Five-O" fame graces a local mall. I'm told millions have made the pilgrimage to this holiest of sites and they report a 'healing power' emanating from it... Fear not, though. Esther Rolle ("Good Times") was born in South Florida and I am gathering names to petition local authorities to erect a suitable, tasteful monument. I'm thinking a 300-foot statue straddling Biscayne Blvd. would work. Take THAT Honolulu!

July 15th, 2009, 11:27 PM	#29
Aceventura Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Miami Posts: 1,236 Likes (Received): 8	I think that would nicely compliment the 800 foot Terry Savalas over Government Cut.

July 15th, 2009, 11:44 PM	#30
spellbound Contents Under Pressure Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: philly/miami Posts: 6,141 Likes (Received): 28	Absolutely...we could even position them so that they are forever gazing at each other across the bay. And just so people understand that I am serious about the 'tasteful' aspect, I am proposing that both the Telly Savalas and Esther Rolle Monuments have undergarments (despite the added cost) to prevent unseemly views---and accidents---when passing underneath. You may think this is overkill in the Savalas case (i.e. he was usually seen in pants) but I'm thinking a Roman Toga would be appropriate attire.

July 15th, 2009, 11:53 PM	#31
Aceventura Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Miami Posts: 1,236 Likes (Received): 8	I never thought of Savalas facing West instead of East, but I like it! It's like he's saying Who Loves Ya Baby to Miami and not stupid Andros Island.

July 16th, 2009, 12:01 AM	#32
spellbound Contents Under Pressure Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: philly/miami Posts: 6,141 Likes (Received): 28	I like the way you think. Savalas' backside can still be a beacon to ships (he'll be floodlit at night and equipped with a booming foghorn) but no reason he should be bestowing his greetings towards Andros. Gary Coleman once visited the Bahamas---they can build their own damn celebrity statue. Savalas shall gaze towards Miami.

July 16th, 2009, 12:44 AM	#33
Barfolomew BANNED Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Miami/Orlando Posts: 218 Likes (Received): 0	I think Miami and Honolulu are very similar in nature except for the mountains, and how spread out the buildings are....

July 16th, 2009, 06:47 PM	#34
Panama_Post The Big Boss Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: PANAMA, CHIRIQUI Posts: 2,749 Likes (Received): 1	I think Honolulu is more similar to San Juan PR, Miami has a lot more skyscrapers and tall Honolulu.