Mt. Rainier and Lenticular Clouds - Dec. 2008 copyright: JMM

January 5, 2007

Oops.....

Just saw some Pacific NW breaking news that the dome of BC Place in Vancouver collapsed today! Fortunately no one was inside.
Now ya sees it......
Now ya don't."An icon of downtown Vancouver, this stadium is one of the most modern, attractive, multi-purpose facilities in North America. It is one of the world's largest covered buildings measuring 200 feet from field level to the roof, and is 776 feet long by 640 feet wide. The ten acre air-inflated cable-supported, teflon coated fibreglass roof has a transluceny of 15% allowing for natural illumination.This facility is the home of the Canadian Football League's BC Lions."

8 comments:

  1. that is scary. you're right, thank god nobody was in it.

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  2. wow! lol i find that humorous (only because nobody was hurt). it just...collapsed. the before and after picture is funny

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  3. wow! lol i find that humorous (only because nobody was hurt). it just...collapsed. the before and after picture is funny

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  4. woops, didnt mean to post it twice!

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  5. there by the grace of G-d...

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  6. Oh Good Lord.....My brother and I drove past this when we were in Vancouver!!

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  7. that pic is funny. glad no one was hurt:)

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  8. Hi, we are still waiting for the patch to be delivered and the new storms are adding to the problem. There are some nervous people waiting who are involved in pre-planned functions.The Lions Team are not too worried but this building was planned to be used in the 2ll0 Olympics. The forced air keeps the top inflated and when you go into the place the air rushes out of the doors and its like walking up against a tornado.

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