Author Archives: Gordon Gray

The “Madison Center” nearby

Posted on March 31, 2016 by Gordon Gray

What’s going up west of the Renaissance Hotel?  That construction crane we see swinging around over there will be going up a long way!  Here’s what the architect says our view will be as we walk south along 5th Ave., in front … Continue reading →

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New building at 5th & Columbia

Posted on March 31, 2016 by Gordon Gray

Look west and watch it happen!  Have you been keeping an eye on the new building taking shape to the west of Skyline, at 5th & Columbia?  Perhaps you’ve wondered what it will look like once the towering crane is … Continue reading →

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Something here, possibly, for your bucket list?

Posted on February 29, 2016 by Gordon Gray

http://www.popularmechanics.com/technology/infrastructure/g2494/most-impressive-ways-to-travel/?mag=pop&list=nl_pnl_news&src=nl&date=022916

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Towers coming between Skyline and the Frye

Posted on January 15, 2016 by Gordon Gray

Frankly, I think the tower at Pisa did more for idea of  “creative tension” these towers do.  http://www.bizjournals.com/seattle/morning_call/2016/01/creative-tension-leaning-high-rises-planned-for.html?ana=e_sea_rdup&s=newsletter&ed=2016-01-15&u=Y5iHS0lNP0XeUYhZ3eWTXQ031739a2&t=1452881478

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Every kid’s fantasy

Posted on January 14, 2016 by Gordon Gray
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Violent Wx as Art

Posted on September 6, 2015 by Gordon Gray
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Just a few blocks downhill from us

Posted on August 26, 2015 by Gordon Gray

If this large residential housing application gets approved it would likely remove some of the incentive for building an apartment building next door to Skyline.

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Helpful technology (but expensive)

Posted on August 21, 2015 by Gordon Gray

(rec’d from Phil Gladfelter)

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Job with a view

Posted on August 20, 2015 by Gordon Gray

Repairing the lightning rods on Christ the Redeemer in Rio de Janeiro . Click here and hang on tightly:.

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Great attitude

Posted on August 19, 2015 by Gordon Gray
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AF One Wannabe?

Posted on August 16, 2015 by Gordon Gray

Would this be an upgrade or downgrade?

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Posted on August 12, 2015 by Gordon Gray

Those who keep an eye on the construction near home will recognize the building in this article.  It’s at the corner of Columbia and Boren – a regular stop on Marie’s  and my “sidewalk superintendent circuit”.  The building’s barely finished … Continue reading →

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Gee – I guess we’ll be spared by a hair!

Posted on July 15, 2015 by Gordon Gray

(Editor’s note:  the article referred to below links to the “must read” New Yorker essay about the coming earthquake which will devastate the Northwest, particularly Seattle west of I-5)  http://www.bizjournals.com/seattle/blog/techflash/2015/07/everything-west-of-i-5-will-be-toast-details-from.html What comes just before “toast” ?  Enjoy!

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The Coffee Universe

Posted on July 10, 2015 by Gordon Gray

From Gordon Gray: Washington is close to the center of the coffee universe!

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Cool Video

Posted on July 1, 2015 by Gordon Gray

This is fairly new, but even if you’ve “been there – done that”  there’s always more to learn. NEW YORK | Nearly 14 years after the destruction of the twin towers the new One World Trade Center tower finally opened … Continue reading →

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PATH’s new technology in action (good at full screen).

Posted on May 28, 2015 by Gordon Gray
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Statistics About Washington State

Posted on May 22, 2015 by Gordon Gray

Thanks to Margarete Biermanski for these tidbits: 1. 70 percent of the nations hops used to brew beer are produced in Washington State. To overcome beer breath, the majority of the nations Mint is also grown in the state. 2. Starbucks, … Continue reading →

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Posted on May 18, 2015 by Gordon Gray

Irony Alert

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Posted on May 14, 2015 by Gordon Gray

This developer also had eyes on the property north of Skyline for a while. http://www.bizjournals.com/seattle/morning_call/2015/05/heres-how-much-theyre-asking-for-new-condos-in.html?ana=e_sea_rdup&s=newsletter&ed=2015-05-14&u=Y5iHS0lNP0XeUYhZ3eWTXQ031739a2&t=1431625516&page=all

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Posted on May 13, 2015 by Gordon Gray

Attention sidewalk superintendents.  Neighborhood growing soon to the south.  http://www.bizjournals.com/seattle/morning_call/2015/05/first-look-vulcans-plans-for-430-yesler-terrace.html?ana=e_sea_rdup&s=newsletter&ed=2015-05-13&u=Y5iHS0lNP0XeUYhZ3eWTXQ031739a2&t=1431537696&page=all

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Chinese Tree Art

Posted on May 9, 2015 by Gordon Gray

I wonder how many giga-taps on the chisel this work represents  Chinese Tree Art

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Handling Homelessness

Posted on May 7, 2015 by Gordon Gray

SeaBusMag    Thoughtful Article – Why are the bright minds in the NW not solving this problem?

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Henry’s technical genius

Posted on May 6, 2015 by Gordon Gray

http://safeshare.tv/w/ShbgvwazCZ

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