mariag 4 Posted June 5, 2008 Report Share Posted June 5, 2008 Did anyone go on the Nottingham 'eye' tht was i the market square a few months back? If you did did you see that there was a swimming pool on top!!! I wonder who gets to use that? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bip 88 Posted June 6, 2008 Report Share Posted June 6, 2008 Personally I couldn’t see the attraction of going on such a thing but to only make a bragging conversation piece while in the company of ones lesser peers. Some people would find it fun but for me looking over the rooftops of Nottingham isn’t on my wish to do list, I would rather take the tram from Station street to Hucknal for my kicks, much better views. Bip. . Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beefsteak 305 Posted June 6, 2008 Report Share Posted June 6, 2008 Have you ever thought of joining the diplomatic corps Den ??????? There'd be no wars then !! I enjoyed my trip on "The eye" and took loads of photos and as Radfordred said it was just a joke by Jo and Twiggy (although I did fall for it and had a good look and took several photos as above) But this begs a question. If the eye was aimed at tourists (Attracting new ones and giving present ones something to do) why did they use a pair of nonentities like them, who no one outside of whichever radio stations broadcast zone , will have heard of and therefore would not understand their inane banter!!?? Ian S .Still riding the high horse Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bip 88 Posted June 6, 2008 Report Share Posted June 6, 2008 I'm not knocking anyone who's been on I just don’t see the point. It’s not as if it’s one of the seven wonders is it? I surpose once one has flown over Niagara Falls in a helicopter been up the CN tower in Toronto Canada and stood next to the largest waterfalls in Brazil the Nottingham eye pales into insignificance much like a ride at the Nottingham fair.....pointless! Bip. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
radfordred 6,284 Posted June 6, 2008 Report Share Posted June 6, 2008 I must be easy to please I went on twice ...... once when it was dark , then later in the week when it was light . Quote Link to post Share on other sites
zab 47 Posted June 6, 2008 Report Share Posted June 6, 2008 I went on it as well and thoroughly enjoyed it - didn't have the commentary so perhaps they switched it off. It just offered a viewpoint you don't usually get, how else could you get a view like this? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beefsteak 305 Posted June 6, 2008 Report Share Posted June 6, 2008 I took Hundreds ,anyone want more ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bip 88 Posted June 6, 2008 Report Share Posted June 6, 2008 It just offered a viewpoint you don't usually get, how else could you get a view like this? From a Balloon? now that was a ride. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Frank 13 Posted June 6, 2008 Report Share Posted June 6, 2008 I went on it as well and thoroughly enjoyed it - didn't have the commentary so perhaps they switched it off.It just offered a viewpoint you don't usually get, how else could you get a view like this? Great picture Zab - and if you look closely to the left you can see my chillers and ductwork on the roof of Debenhams !sleeping! I get a better view of Nottingham from the roof of the Newton Building. Strangely enough, I've never taken my camera up there and will have to wait now until they've finished the refurbishment. Although I did take one of the Corner House construction when the foundations were being put in place. I'll see if I can dig it out. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
denshaw 2,871 Posted June 7, 2008 Report Share Posted June 7, 2008 10 points to anyone who can identify the flag being flown in the first photo. Den. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
radfordred 6,284 Posted June 7, 2008 Report Share Posted June 7, 2008 Republic of Armenia Quote Link to post Share on other sites
denshaw 2,871 Posted June 7, 2008 Report Share Posted June 7, 2008 No, it's not a countries flag. Den. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bazza 71 Posted June 8, 2008 Report Share Posted June 8, 2008 Greenpeace "Rainbow Warrior " flag Baz Quote Link to post Share on other sites
denshaw 2,871 Posted June 8, 2008 Report Share Posted June 8, 2008 It's the "rainbow gay friendly flag". Is someone in the council house trying to tell us something? 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
radfordred 6,284 Posted March 14, 2018 Report Share Posted March 14, 2018 Moot Hall Inn to the right bombed by the Germans in 1941 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
catfan 14,793 Posted March 14, 2018 Report Share Posted March 14, 2018 Actually it's the universally adopted flag of "Snowflakes". Their motto is "Fly with pride". 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
radfordred 6,284 Posted April 8, 2018 Report Share Posted April 8, 2018 Is it just me? Today whilst walking via slab square on hearing the bells on the council house ringing, I had to join in with "Ding dong ding dong my nobs this long"Think I've sang it since the age of 10. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
plantfit 7,582 Posted April 9, 2018 Report Share Posted April 9, 2018 Did anyone hear you ? Rog 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
radfordred 6,284 Posted January 11, 2021 Report Share Posted January 11, 2021 In a half woken state this morning watching CNN with my cup of tea, I thought "Good God, Not the Council House" 2 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
benjamin1945 16,151 Posted January 11, 2021 Report Share Posted January 11, 2021 Terrible they've Nicked the Lions........... 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
radfordred 6,284 Posted June 3, 2022 Report Share Posted June 3, 2022 Had a look @ the “70 Glorious Years” exhibition in the Slab Square yesterday from the Queens past visits to Nottingham, worth a gander if your passing. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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