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the cops were evacuating the area, as we were taking pictures.
the other night, we ran Carolyns mom to Target, in Northeast, in that Quarry area....
you could see, from the parking lot - a flag that had been raised, on one of those crane bucket things, above the river/bridge.... lights all shining on it and stuff...
http://www.startribune.com/slideshows/rich_media/1344505.html
Some really good photos on this russian site of the bridge.
I noticed in this photo...is that a crack in the road or a bird? would be cool if it were an Eagle.
fake
Here ya go. Kinda sad if you ask me.
The bird in the upper left - with sky in the background, could very well be an immature bald eagle. The "board-straight wings" make me think that.
The one with the roadway in the background could also be an eagle, probably mature, although the little bit of curling up at the tips of the wings makes me wonder if its something else.
I'll try to enlarge it and look for confirmation.
Wouldn't it be amazing if those were eagles - of course I'm thinking of the chorus of "On Eagles' Wings"
interesting idea to even think to do that to the map
I was sent this site from a friend.
http://www.conphoto.net/collapse.html
now check out this guys webite! cool!
http://www.conphoto.net/Main.html
I even found me and my vantage point for those of you who haven't been up there yet.
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actually, at first I thought it was an additional commentary on the photo in the post above it - with CM on top of the building. then I realized that of course that building is not a mile high.
The closest I've ever come to anything like that, is in a 13k blend tank - I got in, shut the bottom door and threw a superball as hard as I could at the walk then tried not to get hit as the thing bounced around for what seemed like forever.
that didn't work out so brilliant...
I use a the McCormick's Pork GrillMates Rub as a dry rub....smoke them for about 6 or 7hrs at about 225....than in about 30 hour before I take them off I use a 1/2 honey 1/2 mustard sauce brushed on...
I love the I gotta lick my fingers to get that sweet flavor off them.
and to think...I didn't think i liked honey...
Rick Kraft, a CommTech 3 from the Southwest Tech Ops Center with nearly 10 years with Comcast, was one of the first people on the scene of the Minneapolis bridge collapse. His heroic and selfless efforts saved lives when minutes counted.
“There’s people trapped in the water. I need to get down there.”
After ensuring a customer’s installation was complete and all products were working properly, Rick was heading home to St. Paul on Interstate Highway 35W. As he neared the I35W bridge and saw the traffic congestion, he decided to get off the freeway. While at a red light on the University Avenue bridge that runs perpendicular to the 35W bridge, he heard a loud “boom.” For a second, he couldn’t see anything. When the dust began to clear, he realized the 35W bridge that stood there a moment before was gone.
Alerting 911
Thinking quickly, he called 911. When he told the operator that the 35W bridge just collapsed, the operator responded, “What bridge?” Rick replied, “The one over the Mississippi by University Avenue.” Based on this exchange, Rick may have been one of the first calls alerting 911 operators to the tragedy.
Without a momentÂ’s thought, Rick drove toward the accident. He jumped out of his Comcast van and saw construction workers running away from the bridge area. He wanted to help. As Rick looked for a way to get closer to the scene he jumped down on the embankment. There he saw vehicles piled on top of each other and people frantically trying to get out of them. As hard as it was to run past them, Rick knew that rescuers would be able to help them faster. Those in the greatest danger were the ones in the water.
Growing up on the water
Rick grew up on the Mississippi River having lived near Lake Pepin, Wisconsin. HeÂ’s a strong swimmer and has seen firsthand how scary it can be for people who are unable to swim.
As he worked his way down the embankment to those in need, he saw part of the bridge had fallen on a freight train. Rick found an opening between one of the train cars and continued making his way down the hill. Upon reaching the waterÂ’s edge he heard panicked calls for help. He stepped out onto concrete that was partially in the water. He saw several individuals standing around in shock and helped them get to solid ground. He also saw two cars in the water and asked those standing around if survivors were in the cars. No one knew. The concrete pylons, rocks and other debris made it unsafe to go farther into the water. He said he felt so helpless.
Throughout the tragedy, Rick kept his composure. There wasn’t time to develop a plan, he kept thinking, “Let’s work on helping one person at a time.”
My name is Garrett
He then saw a red car nearly submerged and its driver was calling for help standing up through the driver’s side window, but unable to get out of his seatbelt. By this time, another volunteer had joined Rick, and emergency rescuers were now on the scene. As they headed to the car, they called up to the first responders and asked for a scissors to cut the seat belt. Recalling his CPR and first aid training, Rick removed his boots and shirt and got into the water and tried to keep the driver conscious by asking him simple questions, such as “What is your name?” and “Where do you live?” Rick learned that Garrett was from New Ulm and that he was seriously injured. Once they were able to cut the seat belt, Rick carefully pulled Garrett from the car and gently guided him through the water to the shore. Rick stayed with Garrett and kept his head above water until paramedics were able to transport him. Rick went on to rescue three other people. As emergency workers took over at the scene, Rick crawled back up the embankment. And at the top, a child gave him a big smile and a high five. After exchanging hand slaps with the boy, Rick returned to his truck and quietly departed the scene.
Since phone lines were clogged in the Twin Cities, Rick also took his good deed one step further by proactively contacting the New Ulm Police Department and telling them that if anyone in the town of New Ulm was looking for a man named Garrett who drove a red Ford Focus, to inform them that he was rescued. The officers appreciated his call. The next day, Rick saw video of Garrett being taken to a local hospital for treatment, which was a relief.
Through quick and selfless actions, Rick saved several lives during an unthinkable tragedy. But Rick doesn’t think of himself as a hero. He says, “I was just doing what needed to be done.”
Spoken like a real hero.
Pic one Rick (back to camera in water) holds Garrett's head until help arrives
But you gotta know that one part of it has got to be bullshit. You know which part I'm talking about. :smile: :wink:
good story
Wasn't that you cluey? :ooh: :confused:
This? Company speak at it's best. :smile:
haha
Nice one OT :wink: :smile:
This first shot got me yelled at :sheepish:
They had to go through miles of the police tape just on the north bank alone.
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Perhaps Saturday...
Nice Joe IceDuude
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