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| AlanM |
I'm going to abseil the Clydebank Titan - 25th OctoberIn a moment of madness I signed up to abseil from the Clydebank Titan in aid of Deafblind Scotland.You can sponsor me online by visiting http://www.justgiving.com/titanabseil Thanks 
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| cybers |
Very Worthy Cause...
I would need to check the ropes for wieght and structure then check them again... then come back down the steps... Best of Luck... |
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| AlanM |
Thanks for the sponsorship
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| james73 |
Titan crane lifts architecture gong (Evening Times)
The Clydebank Titan, the world's first giant cantilever crane, has won an architecture award. The century-old A-listed crane was honoured by the Chicago Athenaeum Museum of Architecture and Design. Titan, which was restored last year as a heritage visitor attraction, was one of 114 projects across the world to win awards at the "highest and most prestigious" international programme promoting architecture and design. Maggie's Centre in Kirkcaldy, designed by Zaha Hadid Architects, and Hazelwood School, Dumbreck, Glasgow, designed by Murray Dunlop Architects, were also recognised. The man responsible for the Titan project, Ewan Imrie, of Collective Architecture, said: "It's particularly important as it is an award for architecture rather than the re-use of an existing building." Built in 1907 at a cost of £24,600, the crane was used in the fitting out of ships such as the QE2 at the John Brown yard. James H |
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| cybers |
Been Scouring the BBC website we now have to assume Alan made it safely down and is not a sticky stain on Dumbarton Road with these winds...
Was it Cancelled ? |
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| AlanM |
My abseil was postponed on Saturday, but I did it today and made it down safely - although it did get a bit hairy as the wind picked up whilst I was on the way down and they had to call a weather break then until the conditions improved. BTW the donations page will be open until 25th January - so the ones who haven't donated yet can add their support. And many thanks once again to those who have donated |
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| james73 |
Well done Alan - rather you than me... 
James H |
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| Doorstop |
Is there a big, brown stain down that lovely blue paintwork?
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| AlanM |
Aye, but it wisnae me. I was wanting to go straight back up again |
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