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[scifan57]

Hi Scifan.. - when our son was a teenager, we took him to Europe twice (Scotland/England & Paris/France), so we were probably in London in the late 1980s - he & I went to St. Paul's Cathedral and first climbed to the 'Whispering Gallery' (pic below from the web - scary to look down); then we climbed further to get outside on the viewing roof (suspect a similar view as you show above although some new buildings & attractions have been added). Although as a teen age boy, his favorite attractions there were the London Dungeon, Tower of London, & Madame Tussards Wax Museum - Dave

P.S. I assume that we were on that staircase - any other way to get up there? Can't remember an elevator -
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The stairs in my post are from the level of the whispering gallery to the top of the dome. There's no elevator or any kind of handicapped access to the top of the dome, although I believe there is an elevator that goes as far as the whispering gallery.

 

[giradman]

The stairs in my post are from the level of the whispering gallery to the top of the dome. There's no elevator or any kind of handicapped access to the top of the dome, although I believe there is an elevator that goes as far as the whispering gallery.

Thanks for the info - not sure how we got to the 'Whispering Gallery' but would have had to climb those stairs to reach the top outside - the view was spectacular - I had bought 2 all-day tube tickets and told my son to be careful that his would not blow away; WELL, mine was the one that took off flying across the London skies - still get a chuckle out of that one! Dave

 

[scifan57]

Here's a tough one as spiral staircases go, 311 steps to the top of The Monument. Erected near the site where the Great Fire of 1666 started.

Here's a much shorter spiral staircase, located in the Covent Garden Apple Store.

 

[J. A.]

As promised, the other windows:

Btw: I forgot to add last time: all of these pictures were taken with my iPhone.

 

[scifan57]

As promised, the other windows:
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Btw: I forgot to add last time: all of these pictures were taken with my iPhone.

Wonderful modern stained glass. It's very different than the traditional designs but it really looks good. Thanks for posting the photos.

 

[J. A.]

Wonderful modern stained glass. It's very different than the traditional designs but it really looks good. Thanks for posting the photos.

My pleasure.

 

[giradman]

As promised, the other windows:
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Btw: I forgot to add last time: all of these pictures were taken with my iPhone.

Hi Johanna - beautiful modern artsy stained glass windows - thanks!

For those who like stained glass windows and might be near or visiting Washington, D.C., then I would recommend a trip to the National Cathedral (two pics, outside & inside below from the web) - there are over 200 windows with varied subjects, some traditional, and others related to world religions, nations, history, etc. - added some examples (all images from the web) - even one dedicated to the Confederate general, Stonewall Jackson - Dave
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[scifan57]

Chalk Farm Station, the nearest Underground station to the Roundhouse, home of the iTunes Music Festival.

 

[BobbyBoomer]

When we flew to Prague, we flew Aeroflot, and the flight attendants actually looked like this poster - it was straight out of the 1960s!

 

[AdmiralAdama]

This image was posted on the accuweather Twitter account today. It's from Monument Valley, Arizona / Utah U.S.A. See if you can spot (2) weather features in the background cloud system.

 

[giradman]

When we flew to Prague, we flew Aeroflot, and the flight attendants actually looked like this poster - it was straight out of the 1960s!

Hey Bob - reminds my of a flying experience - back in the late 1980s, my colleague & I got the chance to fly from Kennedy Airpot in NYC to Paris and back on the 'baby' shown below - MACH 2+ @ 60,000 ft - 3 hours to Paris - paid for by two companies in which we had a competing $3 million deal to settle on X-ray equipment - who to chose?

The stewardesses where gorgeous French gals who serve us the best food that I ever had on an airplane (yes, better that peanuts and a drink) - now just a memory for me & the plane - Dave
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[scifan57]

This image was posted on the accuweather Twitter account today. It's from Monument Valley, Arizona / Utah U.S.A. See if you can spot (2) weather features in the background cloud system. View attachment 65271

I see a rainbow and a funnel cloud/tornado.

 

[scifan57]

Hey Bob - reminds my of a flying experience - back in the late 1980s, my colleague & I got the chance to fly from Kennedy Airpot in NYC to Paris and back on the 'baby' shown below - MACH 2+ @ 60,000 ft - 3 hours to Paris - paid for by two companies in which we had a competing $3 million deal to settle on X-ray equipment - who to chose?

The stewardesses where gorgeous French gals who serve us the best food that I ever had on an airplane (yes, better that peanuts and a drink) - now just a memory for me & the plane - Dave
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Concorde actually flew to Regina, Saskatchewan once when it brought the President of France for a visit.

 

[giradman]

Concorde actually flew to Regina, Saskatchewan once when it brought the President of France for a visit.

Curious how the 'sonic boom' issue was handled over land? When we took off from Kennedy Airport, the 'after burners' (may not be the right name) were activated over the ocean and you could feel the thrust as the MACH meter went above one and finally to 2+, then of course coming over land in Europe the plane slowed down - just curious if the Concorde was flying sub-sonic to Regina - have no idea, sorry? Dave

 

[scifan57]

Curious how the 'sonic boom' issue was handled over land? When we took off from Kennedy Airport, the 'after burners' (may not be the right name) were activated over the ocean and you could feel the thrust as the MACH meter went above one and finally to 2+, then of course coming over land in Europe the plane slowed down - just curious if the Concorde was flying sub-sonic to Regina - have no idea, sorry? Dave

They had to fly at subsonic speeds all the way across Canada. Very fuel inefficient, even for Concorde. I don't think any countries let Concorde fly at supersonic speeds over land. That's what killed it in terms of long term sustainability.