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andydie Jul 23, 2008 11:52 PM

:previous: great update once again Harry! The site is not quiet at all.

PS: Was looking though the things to do in Chicago. Would you guys recommend a cruise on the Spirit of Chicago with lunch or dinner?

i_am_hydrogen Jul 24, 2008 12:44 AM

Taken today:

JMO_0121 Jul 24, 2008 1:06 AM

:previous: We really don't have to envy any other city in the world. Our lakefront/waterfront is extremely beautiful. Exelent shot Hydrogen.!!!!:tup:

jcchii Jul 24, 2008 3:20 AM

great weather today. nice shot

America 117 Jul 24, 2008 3:23 AM

that pic shows how you cant get any better then chicago.
but when the spire is done the best will get better.

photoLith Jul 24, 2008 4:20 AM

I really cant wait to see how the construction on this tower will rise. I Imagine it looking like the birds nest in Beijing except vertical while rising for some reason. It will be an amazing sight watching this thing take shape.

Hot Rod Jul 24, 2008 4:34 AM

its gonna be awesome, in an already awesome world class city!

kenratboy Jul 24, 2008 6:04 AM

w00t!

Any action is good action!

jjk1103 Jul 24, 2008 10:30 PM

..I can't disclose exactly how I know this, ......but Kelleher (and his family) will be moving to Chicago in the near future, he purchased a home in the Gold Coast neighborhood and he's renovating it now........

SevenSevenThree Jul 24, 2008 10:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jjk1103 (Post 3693068)
..I can't disclose exactly how I know this, ......but Kelleher (and his family) will be moving to Chicago in the near future, he purchased a home in the Gold Coast neighborhood and he's renovating it now........

I remember this being stated in a couple articles when this was first proposed, if Im thinking correctly. Maybe one of the guys said it but I do remember this being said a long while ago.

America 117 Jul 24, 2008 11:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jjk1103 (Post 3693068)
..I can't disclose exactly how I know this, ......but Kelleher (and his family) will be moving to Chicago in the near future, he purchased a home in the Gold Coast neighborhood and he's renovating it now........

who wouldent want to move to chicago!?:yes:

BVictor1 Jul 24, 2008 11:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jjk1103 (Post 3693068)
..I can't disclose exactly how I know this, ......but Kelleher (and his family) will be moving to Chicago in the near future, he purchased a home in the Gold Coast neighborhood and he's renovating it now........

that was stated last year in a Chicago Sun-Times article.

Beck4ABigChicago Jul 25, 2008 1:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BVictor1 (Post 3693162)
that was stated last year in a Chicago Sun-Times article.

Great, you blew JJK's secret source. At this point, anything coming from the Sun Times could be construed as "non-public" knowledge.

RAT

honte Jul 25, 2008 4:51 AM

I think it was stated that he had bought a home, but I didn't understand / don't remember that he was going to move here as his primary residence.... so that would be news.

Norsider Jul 25, 2008 6:53 AM

I can't disclose my exact source for where I heard this, ........but Wendy's now offers the Crispy Chicken Sandwich (and other delicious sandwiches) for about a dollar....

LucasS6 Jul 25, 2008 1:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Norsider (Post 3693872)
I can't disclose my exact source for where I heard this, ........but Wendy's now offers the Crispy Chicken Sandwich (and other delicious sandwiches) for about a dollar....

:haha: :haha: :haha:

UberAlles Jul 25, 2008 6:27 PM

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harryc Jul 26, 2008 12:59 AM

July 25 - Am
 
From above
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higer res
2007 series
2008 Q1 series
2008 Q2 series
2008 Q3 series

Building and shoring the soil retention walls - then burying them.
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[IMG] [/IMG]

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Cut to size
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The screen-pipe still waits.
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Anyone know what this is ?
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CAUTION: DUST FROM DRY MATERIAL CONATINS SILICA-DO NOT BREATHE THIS
DUST-MAY CAUSE LUNG INJURY (sILICOSIS) FOLLOW osha SAFETY
AND HEALTH STANDARDS FOR CRYSTALLINE SILICA (QUARTZ)

(gravel ?)

a much smaller pipe in the big caisson top.
Wed
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Some more drilling
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Inside the Wall
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The wall runs along Secant...
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... and Slurry
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harryc Jul 26, 2008 1:07 AM

July 25 - AM 2
 
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Full size


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ethereal_reality Jul 26, 2008 1:31 AM

Thanks for the update harryc. It's always appreciated.


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