AlphonseCapone Posted April 16, 2019 Share Posted April 16, 2019 3 minutes ago, Romanov Stole My Pension said: Absolutely! I'm in the same boat, no issue with the joke at all. It was another post saying that the thread is 'hand wringing' because people have said they're disappointed to see one of France's most iconic building go up in flames. It seemed like a ridiculous description, trying too hard to find fault. Aye fair enough Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tokyowalnut Posted April 16, 2019 Share Posted April 16, 2019 2 hours ago, AlimOzturk said: Already has over 300 million in donations from French billionaires for its restoration. Will surely be insured as well and the church is absolutely minted. Whilst it is sad that history has been lost this will be restored in no time. No deaths so far which is a miracle tbh that's the most important part of this story tbh I get that for a historic building it is a tragedy, but Paris is bursting at the seams with homelessness. £300 million, £100 from one person alone, when the Vatican sits on millions is a bit disgusting in my book to have been donated so quickly. Been reading Instagram posts where finger pointing, especially at Muslim's has already started. Mainly from Americans I have to say! Not accepting that it is an accident! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redjambo Posted April 16, 2019 Share Posted April 16, 2019 4 minutes ago, tokyowalnut said: I get that for a historic building it is a tragedy, but Paris is bursting at the seams with homelessness. £300 million, £100 from one person alone, when the Vatican sits on millions is a bit disgusting in my book to have been donated so quickly. Been reading Instagram posts where finger pointing, especially at Muslim's has already started. Mainly from Americans I have to say! Not accepting that it is an accident! Ah, there's your problem right there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlphonseCapone Posted April 16, 2019 Share Posted April 16, 2019 6 minutes ago, tokyowalnut said: I get that for a historic building it is a tragedy, but Paris is bursting at the seams with homelessness. £300 million, £100 from one person alone, when the Vatican sits on millions is a bit disgusting in my book to have been donated so quickly. Been reading Instagram posts where finger pointing, especially at Muslim's has already started. Mainly from Americans I have to say! Not accepting that it is an accident! There's your second problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gjcc Posted April 16, 2019 Share Posted April 16, 2019 (edited) 12 minutes ago, tokyowalnut said: Been reading Instagram posts where finger pointing, especially at Muslim's has already started. Mainly from Americans I have to say! Not accepting that it is an accident! An American news corporations algorithms linking it to 9/11 on their website could explain that. Edit: it was YouTube not an American News Corp. apologies. Edited April 16, 2019 by gjcc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted April 16, 2019 Share Posted April 16, 2019 15 hours ago, Governor Tarkin said: There's a former tennis coach-cum-taxi driver-cum serial killer who posts on here who you've just described pretty accurately. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sadj Posted April 16, 2019 Share Posted April 16, 2019 13 hours ago, ri Alban said: What's this and when? Rob MacLean tweeted Salma Hayek one night. Obvs everyone assumed he meant to google her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sadj Posted April 16, 2019 Share Posted April 16, 2019 7 hours ago, Cade said: Same views yes. The stone vaulting on the ceiling formed an arch supporting the walls. Wooden trusses were then installed on top of that to form the pointy roof. This pointy wooden roof was what burned and falling spires were what poked holes in the vaulted stonework ceiling. The aerial shots from the police drone made it look like the entire cathedral was on fire but it was only the wooden roof burning on top of the stonework and not the real interior of the building. The 400+ firefighters on scene managed to prevent further damage and rescued a fair few priceless artifacts along the way. Thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Geoff the Mince Posted April 16, 2019 Share Posted April 16, 2019 20 hours ago, Governor Tarkin said: There's a former tennis coach-cum-taxi driver-cum serial killer who posts on here who you've just described pretty accurately. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Governor Tarkin Posted April 16, 2019 Share Posted April 16, 2019 4 hours ago, Morgan said: Can't pull the wool over your eyes, Morg. It always tickles me that folk think he has that nickname for a totally different reason. Good evening, Clarice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted April 16, 2019 Share Posted April 16, 2019 16 minutes ago, Governor Tarkin said: Can't pull the wool over your eyes, Morg. It always tickles me that folk think he has that nickname for a totally different reason. Good evening, Clarice. No flies on me Gov! Might act the daft laddie, but very far from the truth. Clarice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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maroonlegions Posted April 19, 2019 Share Posted April 19, 2019 (edited) Of course this will NOT strike any kind of human based empathy or even strike some kind of a wake up call to the right wing Tories and those liberals ignoring the sheer brass neck of the visible virus of this ages global grossness of extreme capitalism . Saying that we are at an extinction point, political that is, capitalism is now at its extreme , and is being exposed for what it really is, self preservation at any cost. What matters most here, buildings or humans, its that simple, the choice is with you and who you vote for. Edited April 19, 2019 by maroonlegions Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Real Maroonblood Posted April 19, 2019 Share Posted April 19, 2019 2 hours ago, maroonlegions said: Of course this will NOT strike any kind of human based empathy or even strike some kind of a wake up call to the right wing Tories and those liberals ignoring the sheer brass neck of the visible virus of this ages global grossness of extreme capitalism . Saying that we are at an extinction point, political that is, capitalism is now at its extreme , and is being exposed for what it really is, self preservation at any cost. What matters most here, buildings or humans, its that simple, the choice is with you and who you vote for. Disgusting scumbags this Westminster government. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cade Posted May 15, 2019 Share Posted May 15, 2019 First proposals for the reconstruction have been released. Some very interesting and workable. Some clearly bonkers and never going to happen. https://www.cnews.fr/france/2019-05-12/reconstruction-de-notre-dame-les-projets-fous-mais-serieux-des-architectes-835157 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruyff Turn Posted May 15, 2019 Share Posted May 15, 2019 46 minutes ago, Cade said: First proposals for the reconstruction have been released. Some very interesting and workable. Some clearly bonkers and never going to happen. https://www.cnews.fr/france/2019-05-12/reconstruction-de-notre-dame-les-projets-fous-mais-serieux-des-architectes-835157 Seen those and quite frankly they should demo the rest of the building if they are going to put some modern day crappy architecture on it. It should be re-built and restored to exactly how the original architect intended it to be to a baw hair of a millimetre. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cade Posted May 15, 2019 Share Posted May 15, 2019 51 minutes ago, Cruyff Turn said: Seen those and quite frankly they should demo the rest of the building if they are going to put some modern day crappy architecture on it. It should be re-built and restored to exactly how the original architect intended it to be to a baw hair of a millimetre. Which original architect? The cathedral has been built, rebuilt and modified over its entire existence. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruyff Turn Posted May 15, 2019 Share Posted May 15, 2019 2 minutes ago, Cade said: Which original architect? The cathedral has been built, rebuilt and modified over its entire existence. What I mean is that it should be re-built in the way it was meant to be, to keep within the original character of the building and use the same methods of construction used when it was originally designed and built. I understand it has been modified through the Centuries but it is a historic building and should remain historically accurate to other monolithic buildings of a similar nature. It certainly should not have a 21st century glass roof and spire. That would look utterly ridiculous, ruin the aesthetic beauty of the building and undermine it’s historical nature. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cade Posted May 15, 2019 Share Posted May 15, 2019 The bit that burned down was only put up in the 1860s. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruyff Turn Posted May 15, 2019 Share Posted May 15, 2019 29 minutes ago, Barack said: Think using forced labour these days is frowned upon, mate. (Edit: I know this in inaccurate. Just a wee jape.) What I mean by that is, take Edinburgh Castle for example as a comparison, an A Listed building of Historical and National Importance. You wouldn’t be allowed to replace a door in Edinburgh castle unless it was exactly the same, materials, same joints used, same moulding profile on the beads around the panels, the same iron mongery.... yadda yadda so that it preserves the historical character of the building. 18 minutes ago, Cade said: The bit that burned down was only put up in the 1860s. It would have been built in the same character, with the same materials etc.. as it was meant to be though. They weren’t just making it up as it went along. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Real Maroonblood Posted May 15, 2019 Share Posted May 15, 2019 1 hour ago, Cade said: Which original architect? The cathedral has been built, rebuilt and modified over its entire existence. Sounds like Trigger’s broom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hughesie27 Posted May 15, 2019 Share Posted May 15, 2019 Glass roof in 2nd pic looks smart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FWJ Posted May 15, 2019 Author Share Posted May 15, 2019 They might think a glass roof looks kinda good in 500 years time. Can’t just think of the next couple of decades. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ri Alban Posted May 16, 2019 Share Posted May 16, 2019 Should they no run it past Quasi, first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Real Maroonblood Posted May 16, 2019 Share Posted May 16, 2019 2 hours ago, ri Alban said: Should they no run it past Quasi, first. If they don’t he will probably take the hump. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ri Alban Posted May 16, 2019 Share Posted May 16, 2019 7 minutes ago, The Real Maroonblood said: If they don’t he will probably take the hump. A handsome chap, was he not a fashion Modo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FWJ Posted November 29 Author Share Posted November 29 Bit of a bump… https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c937r4k5rvno Stunning restoration and in only 5 years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highlandjambo3 Posted November 29 Share Posted November 29 1 minute ago, FWJ said: Bit of a bump… https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c937r4k5rvno Stunning restoration and in only 5 years. We would have done it in 2……………. decades 😳 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Findlay Posted November 29 Share Posted November 29 1 hour ago, FWJ said: Bit of a bump… https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c937r4k5rvno Stunning restoration and in only 5 years. It is indeed. Well done the French. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heartgarfunkel Posted November 29 Share Posted November 29 Absolutely wonderful! Notre Dame rises again! Was in St Giles last Sunday for the morning service, 900 years auld! if you're of faith or not these are wonderful places to spend some time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Findlay Posted November 29 Share Posted November 29 30 minutes ago, heartgarfunkel said: Absolutely wonderful! Notre Dame rises again! Was in St Giles last Sunday for the morning service, 900 years auld! if you're of faith or not these are wonderful places to spend some time. I find the acoustics superb in St Giles cathedral. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FWJ Posted November 29 Author Share Posted November 29 4 hours ago, highlandjambo3 said: We would have done it in 2……………. decades 😳 We’d still be waiting on the insurance assessor to visit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lone Striker Posted December 6 Share Posted December 6 Fascinating video of the expert carpentry team at work, using the tools & techniques of the time (where possible) to create one of the support frames. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey1874 Posted December 6 Share Posted December 6 Open to the public tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maca roon Posted December 6 Share Posted December 6 Rumour has it Tam McManus is the hunch back😌 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
periodictabledancer Posted December 7 Share Posted December 7 The walk from Notre Dame to pont neuf is the greatest walk in all Paris. So glad to see it's been restored. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Findlay Posted December 7 Share Posted December 7 Watched a programme on Sky Arts the other night about stonemasons, and they focused on the stonemasons who are doing restoration work on Salisbury Cathedral. It was fascinating and Salisbury Cathedral was in my opinion, just as stunning as Notre Dame, especially the inside. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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