04-16-2006, 07:59 AM | #421 |
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Both take the breath away, but Grand Canyon achieves the effect without the lack of oxygen. Hard one to call, but every time I try to move towards Machu Picchu, the Canyon hauls me back...
Grand Canyon
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04-16-2006, 08:08 AM | #422 |
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The Incans put in a remarkable stand, but fall in overtime!
Ladies and Gentlemen your World Landmarks Cellar Field of 64 Final.... The Pyramids - vs - The Grand Canyon Best of 7, may the best mark win. http://cellar.org/fieldof64/64.php?field=landmarks |
04-16-2006, 08:39 AM | #423 |
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grand canyon. mostly cuz i've been there, but also because of the scale of the thing.
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04-16-2006, 08:51 AM | #424 |
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I can't vote either out...
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04-16-2006, 09:16 AM | #425 |
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The pyramids are big and impressive but kind of a one trick pony. The Grand Canyon is big and impressive, but so varied, constantly changing with time, long and short. It changes with the weather, with the season, with the light. It can also kick your ass in a heartbeat, if you aren't careful.
Grand Canyon it is.
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04-16-2006, 11:48 AM | #426 |
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Pyramids have so much going for them: secret chambers, association with the planets and solar systems, mystery of construction, plus they are the only surviving one of the original seven wonders of the world. And let's not forget that they spawned two blockbusters: 'Indiana Jones and the Lost Ark' and 'Stargate'.
So I vote Grand - no, only joking - for me it has to be: Pyramids (only best of 7 in the final?)
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04-16-2006, 01:05 PM | #427 |
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Grand Canyon
hands down
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04-16-2006, 02:29 PM | #428 |
I think this line's mostly filler.
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Grand Canyon
And if you have Google Earth, here are some marks (attached) that you can use to follow the trail from the south rim down to the river. I've only gone to Plateau Point, myself. The order is: South Rim Plateau Point Switchback Riverside
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04-16-2006, 02:50 PM | #429 |
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04-16-2006, 04:00 PM | #430 |
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http://cellar.org/fieldof64/64.php?field=landmarks
Canyon An enjoyable Field. In retrospect, though, I only realized yesterday, that I should have tried to group them according to division - you know, all the east in the east etc. It wouldn't have been perfect, but the real tourney isn't perfect either that way. Go again? What topic next? |
04-16-2006, 04:35 PM | #431 |
The internet's like a bra, underneath ya find a boob or two
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hmmmm?
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04-16-2006, 05:34 PM | #432 |
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Actors.
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04-16-2006, 06:16 PM | #433 |
The internet's like a bra, underneath ya find a boob or two
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ok.... Can I play the producer with the futon couch?
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04-16-2006, 06:20 PM | #434 |
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Guess it should be restricted to current film actors(?), such as (from the Brit/non USA side):
Ralph Fiennes Anthony Hopkins Pierce Brosnan Christopher Plummer Rachel Weisz Jude Law Russell Crowe Michael Caine Judy Dench Bob Hoskins Clive Owen Hugh Grant Keira Knightley Kate Winslet Maggie Smith Michael Gambon Ian McKellan Christopher Lee
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Ohhh I'm in for Actors
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