Third Cellar Field of 64: World Landmarks - Page 11

glatt · 04-05-2006, 12:21 PM

well, there was that chase scene in Mission Impossible where a helicopter flew into the Chunnel after the train.

I vote Great Wall.

Cyclefrance · 04-05-2006, 12:23 PM

It's only a load of bricks - and who wants a wall that big anyway - and what with all that pollution the economic growth is creating it must be crumbling at a rate of knots by now as well.

Whereas....

I have instant access to all that lovely wine now, and they even take bikes as well. OK so it's bankrupt, it's still an amazing feat of engineering - and who'd have believed they'd actually meet in the middle like that, uh? (or is that the reason there are two tunnels???)

A brave attempt to promote a win for

The Chunnel

(somehow I think it just might not be a successful attempt, though....)

Cheyenne · 04-05-2006, 12:26 PM

So is this thread about over? sounds like 64 have been named. I can't be arsed to read ALL the posts. I love Red Rock Arizona. Gods creations are the ones i admire. :p

Cheyenne · 04-05-2006, 12:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cyclefrance

It's only a load of bricks - and who wants a wall that big anyway - and what with all that pollution the economic growth is creating it must be crumbling at a rate of knots by now as well.

Now just think of the jobs that would have been created if only Regan had been standing at the "Great Wall" instead?

SteveBsjb · 04-05-2006, 12:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Beestie

Favorite cartoon character.

I'm in if you do this one.

Or maybe something sci-fi related.

Cyclefrance · 04-05-2006, 12:31 PM

You're right Glatt, the Chunnel's too dangerous - I change to Great Wall, if that's allowed...

Cheyenne · 04-05-2006, 12:31 PM

speaking of scifi..... does fyre not want to come here?

Undertoad · 04-05-2006, 12:52 PM

Was that an actual vote change Cyc? Or just sarcasm? Being the official vote-checker, I hafta determine.

Cheyenne · 04-05-2006, 12:59 PM

that one is a hanging chad UT. so you must throw it out!

Cyclefrance · 04-05-2006, 04:14 PM

God - I've been plagued by boiler problems since arriving home and only just got back here and seen yr post UT - yes, I wanted to change - have sent you a PM to explain - sincere apologies for holding everything up

Undertoad · 04-05-2006, 04:30 PM

That's OK. The slow of the thread reminded us that sometimes the ancient makes for a better landmark.

Great Wall wins.

Tower of London (8)
vs
St. Peter's Basilica (9)

If you don't understand what's going on here, see this link:
http://cellar.org/fieldof64/64.php?field=landmarks

It's a tournament and we vote 2-out-of-3 for winners.

Cyclefrance · 04-05-2006, 04:51 PM

I'm not sure how these came to be so closely graded - Tower of London may have the crown jewels (believe they are replicas anyway), ravens and beefeaters, but cannot put these on a par with the works of art and grandeur of St Peter's.

Making up for lost time, my vote goes to St Peter's Basilica

SteveDallas · 04-05-2006, 04:53 PM

St. Pete's.

04-05-2006, 04:55 PM

Tower of London - I love all that mysterious history like the two young princes that Richard III supposedly had offed there. And didn't the Duke of Clarence drown in a barrow of malmsey there?

Undertoad · 04-05-2006, 05:07 PM

FOUL

Cyc, sorry, that's the other unwritten rule... you can't vote for two matches in a row. To give the others a chance, you know.

04-05-2006, 12:23 PM	#152
Cyclefrance Pump my ride! Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Deep countryside of Surrey , England Posts: 1,890	It's only a load of bricks - and who wants a wall that big anyway - and what with all that pollution the economic growth is creating it must be crumbling at a rate of knots by now as well. Whereas.... I have instant access to all that lovely wine now, and they even take bikes as well. OK so it's bankrupt, it's still an amazing feat of engineering - and who'd have believed they'd actually meet in the middle like that, uh? (or is that the reason there are two tunnels???) A brave attempt to promote a win for The Chunnel (somehow I think it just might not be a successful attempt, though....) __________________ Always sufficient hills - never sufficient gears

04-05-2006, 12:26 PM	#153
Cheyenne Operations Operative Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: http://www.kevinlahey.com/mt.html Posts: 616	So is this thread about over? sounds like 64 have been named. I can't be arsed to read ALL the posts. I love Red Rock Arizona. Gods creations are the ones i admire. :p __________________ ~What Flows From Your Fingertips Is A Reflection Of Your Heart~~ Chey~~

04-05-2006, 12:31 PM	#156
Cyclefrance Pump my ride! Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Deep countryside of Surrey , England Posts: 1,890	You're right Glatt, the Chunnel's too dangerous - I change to Great Wall, if that's allowed... __________________ Always sufficient hills - never sufficient gears

04-05-2006, 12:31 PM	#157
Cheyenne Operations Operative Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: http://www.kevinlahey.com/mt.html Posts: 616	speaking of scifi..... does fyre not want to come here? __________________ ~What Flows From Your Fingertips Is A Reflection Of Your Heart~~ Chey~~

04-05-2006, 12:59 PM	#159
Cheyenne Operations Operative Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: http://www.kevinlahey.com/mt.html Posts: 616	that one is a hanging chad UT. so you must throw it out! __________________ ~What Flows From Your Fingertips Is A Reflection Of Your Heart~~ Chey~~

04-05-2006, 12:21 PM	#151
glatt ™ Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 27,717	well, there was that chase scene in Mission Impossible where a helicopter flew into the Chunnel after the train. I vote Great Wall.

04-05-2006, 12:52 PM	#158
Undertoad Radical Centrist Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Cottage of Prussia Posts: 31,423	Was that an actual vote change Cyc? Or just sarcasm? Being the official vote-checker, I hafta determine.

04-05-2006, 04:14 PM	#160
Cyclefrance Pump my ride! Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Deep countryside of Surrey , England Posts: 1,890	God - I've been plagued by boiler problems since arriving home and only just got back here and seen yr post UT - yes, I wanted to change - have sent you a PM to explain - sincere apologies for holding everything up __________________ Always sufficient hills - never sufficient gears

04-05-2006, 04:30 PM	#161
Undertoad Radical Centrist Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Cottage of Prussia Posts: 31,423	That's OK. The slow of the thread reminded us that sometimes the ancient makes for a better landmark. Great Wall wins. Tower of London (8) vs St. Peter's Basilica (9) If you don't understand what's going on here, see this link: http://cellar.org/fieldof64/64.php?field=landmarks It's a tournament and we vote 2-out-of-3 for winners.

04-05-2006, 04:51 PM	#162
Cyclefrance Pump my ride! Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Deep countryside of Surrey , England Posts: 1,890	I'm not sure how these came to be so closely graded - Tower of London may have the crown jewels (believe they are replicas anyway), ravens and beefeaters, but cannot put these on a par with the works of art and grandeur of St Peter's. Making up for lost time, my vote goes to St Peter's Basilica __________________ Always sufficient hills - never sufficient gears

04-05-2006, 04:53 PM	#163
SteveDallas Your Bartender Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Philly Burbs, PA Posts: 7,651	St. Pete's.

04-05-2006, 04:55 PM	#164
marichiko Guest Posts: n/a	Tower of London - I love all that mysterious history like the two young princes that Richard III supposedly had offed there. And didn't the Duke of Clarence drown in a barrow of malmsey there?

04-05-2006, 05:07 PM	#165
Undertoad Radical Centrist Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Cottage of Prussia Posts: 31,423	FOUL Cyc, sorry, that's the other unwritten rule... you can't vote for two matches in a row. To give the others a chance, you know.

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