Triton Posted October 19, 2014 Share Posted October 19, 2014 Obviously not the same as being there, but Channel 2 will be covering this live tomorrow morning at 6:00am (and online) Oh you're right, it's definitely not the samething. I went to the Foley's/Macy's demo and it was just incredible. You see all the windows in the area shaking and the sheer force is spectacular. Trust me, they happen so rarely at this scale, you'll be glad you saw it in person. Whelp, guess I'll just have to walk around tomorrow morning for a spot. Hopefully there is an open garage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avossos Posted October 19, 2014 Share Posted October 19, 2014 Anyone else awake? What time is the estimated explosion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoustonMidtown Posted October 19, 2014 Share Posted October 19, 2014 (edited) Anyone else awake? What time is the estimated explosion TV channels are reporting it will happen "after" 6:45..... (they just said it's a floating time....supposed to happen between 6:45 and 7:30) Edited October 19, 2014 by HoustonMidtown Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naviguessor Posted October 19, 2014 Share Posted October 19, 2014 On my roof in Lower Fifth Ward. All I'll see is flashes and dust though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoustonIsHome Posted October 19, 2014 Share Posted October 19, 2014 Watched channel 2. They really didn't have a good view Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howard Huge Posted October 19, 2014 Share Posted October 19, 2014 Is it over? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoustonIsHome Posted October 19, 2014 Share Posted October 19, 2014 Yeah Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howard Huge Posted October 19, 2014 Share Posted October 19, 2014 Weak, i just pulled into downtown. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
urbanize713 Posted October 19, 2014 Share Posted October 19, 2014 (edited) The best I could do with an iPhone and poor lightingtrim.1CD1B0CD-704F-46D1-AA6B-82C476E54FE1.MOV Edited October 19, 2014 by urbanize713 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tumbleweed_Tx Posted October 19, 2014 Share Posted October 19, 2014 I didn't even hear it...lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rechlin Posted October 19, 2014 Share Posted October 19, 2014 Wish they had done it at 7:15 instead of 7:00. It was just too dark for good photos. I did get video which I will upload soon. It knocked out at least a half-dozen windows in Pennzoil Place. If they put any little round stickers on them, they are sure to be gone now! Click on any of the photos for a larger view; the third one shows the carnage. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wxman Posted October 19, 2014 Share Posted October 19, 2014 With oil prices collapsing, I hope the Houston market doesn't cool down too much before Capitol Tower can break ground. Seems to be a race against time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texasberry Posted October 19, 2014 Share Posted October 19, 2014 (edited) . Edited October 10, 2016 by texasberry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
democide Posted October 19, 2014 Share Posted October 19, 2014 The best I could do with an iPhone and poor lighting The bomb flashes were a lot more noticeable. Complete, free-fall collapse into it's footprint. Once again, great job and planning from the demo team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cloud713 Posted October 19, 2014 Share Posted October 19, 2014 another one bites the dust... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rechlin Posted October 19, 2014 Share Posted October 19, 2014 The rumbling of the windows where I was (811 Main St) was extremely intense as the explosives went off. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
urbanize713 Posted October 19, 2014 Share Posted October 19, 2014 I think I was right behind you.More than 100 people were there at Prairie and Milam and it was the best view. All the construction workers were gathered there too just inside the barrier.It was the corner to be at it think. I kept wondering if there was fellow HAIF member around me, lol. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barracuda Posted October 19, 2014 Author Share Posted October 19, 2014 I could hear it from my home in the Heights. Right at 7am. It took me a moment to register what it was - it sounded like thunder or a low-flying jet at first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoustonMidtown Posted October 19, 2014 Share Posted October 19, 2014 There is a good video on CultureMap http://houston.culturemap.com/news/real-estate/10-19-14-video-implosion-historic-houston-club-building-comes-tumbling-down-in-a-matter-of-seconds/ 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindesky Posted October 19, 2014 Share Posted October 19, 2014 Biked my way to Rusk and Smith but had a Barney Fife cop who woke up on the wrong side of the bed who was having a power trip, barking orders and wouldn't shut off his lights and his siren blaring trying to keep everyone away. Tried to work my way to Prairie and Milam but it came down on my way so I missed it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindesky Posted October 19, 2014 Share Posted October 19, 2014 There is a good video on CultureMap http://houston.culturemap.com/news/real-estate/10-19-14-video-implosion-historic-houston-club-building-comes-tumbling-down-in-a-matter-of-seconds/Best one I've seen yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luminare Posted October 19, 2014 Share Posted October 19, 2014 A pretty good implosion! Very efficient, and seems like everything went according to plan. Time to see the new building rise! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dakota79 Posted October 19, 2014 Share Posted October 19, 2014 (edited) Wow. Crazy. That's a great video. Edited October 19, 2014 by Dakota79 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monarch Posted October 19, 2014 Share Posted October 19, 2014 outstanding work rechlin! amazing... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatesdisastr Posted October 19, 2014 Share Posted October 19, 2014 The rumbling of the windows where I was (811 Main St) was extremely intense as the explosives went off. I will say, in your video once it starts to go off, I thought it was funny to see how many lights in the building next to you quickly turned on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toxtethogrady Posted October 19, 2014 Share Posted October 19, 2014 With oil prices collapsing, I hope the Houston market doesn't cool down too much before Capitol Tower can break ground. Seems to be a race against time. I can't imagine the market's going to go south before the New Year. After a 119,000 job increase YOY in September, I suspect it's going to take some effort to stop this train. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cloud713 Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 Before the new year, no. But how long until this breaks ground? They seem to be investing a lot into that garage for chase.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoustonMidtown Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 Before the new year, no. But how long until this breaks ground? They seem to be investing a lot into that garage for chase.. They said on the news that the building is only in planning stages and wouldn't be started until they have a major tenant (Im just repeating what they said on the news, I have no idea how valid it is) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fkp5 Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 They said on the news that the building is only in planning stages and wouldn't be started until they have a major tenant (Im just repeating what they said on the news, I have no idea how valid it is) I sure hope not. Why would they implode it if they aren't planning on starting it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sky-guy Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 The last thing we need now is surface parking.I really hope that this will get built. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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