tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8085364042461678579.post2441774486458035830..comments2024-03-28T21:02:40.709+02:00Comments on PlacesPeopleStuff with Character: Necessity Over BeautyDUTAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12979375799258978432noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8085364042461678579.post-10181582072449940222018-08-23T10:11:05.227+03:002018-08-23T10:11:05.227+03:00When you feel in danger , you get unexpected power...When you feel in danger , you get unexpected powers and intuitions to save your life.<br />I tend to agree with your concluding sentence about the "neessary evil".DUTAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12979375799258978432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8085364042461678579.post-47958945886490612522018-08-23T10:09:25.979+03:002018-08-23T10:09:25.979+03:00When you feel in danger , you get unexpected power...When you feel in danger , you get unexpected powers and intuitions to save your life.<br />I tend to agree with your concluding sentence about the "neessary evil".DUTAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12979375799258978432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8085364042461678579.post-89299478549606921722018-08-22T22:14:07.049+03:002018-08-22T22:14:07.049+03:00I often think about the terrorists on 9-11 and the...I often think about the terrorists on 9-11 and the people in the buildings that were struck. Recently we moved our offices up to the 2nd floor of our building and there are stairs and an elevator. Because of my Sciatica and the weakness in my left leg I have a tough time taking the stairs and I wonder at times what I would have done on 9-11 if I had been on the top floors and had to run down the Aliciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18196096131750922174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8085364042461678579.post-10064185891088989932018-07-06T21:04:13.531+03:002018-07-06T21:04:13.531+03:00You mean the security checkups and the gunman patr...You mean the security checkups and the gunman patrolling. Yes, it's tough and sad, and it disrupts normal life.DUTAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12979375799258978432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8085364042461678579.post-48687327276005401922018-07-06T20:37:03.869+03:002018-07-06T20:37:03.869+03:00It's tough, the things we have to do in this d...It's tough, the things we have to do in this day and age.Jenn Jilkshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05259681360456905055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8085364042461678579.post-86371302343702220892018-07-05T22:54:56.943+03:002018-07-05T22:54:56.943+03:00I don't know about more room, but I love circu...I don't know about more room, but I love circular buildings.".. reach for the pencil in his pocket.." - nice thought.DUTAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12979375799258978432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8085364042461678579.post-31602445319257728052018-07-05T19:23:02.530+03:002018-07-05T19:23:02.530+03:00The buildings are very interesting and a clever id...The buildings are very interesting and a clever idea to use the 3 shapes together. I have heard you have more room in a round space. Maybe that was his intentions. If I got the chance to pose with him, I would reach for the pencil in his pocket as if I needed to sign something. LOL PeaceLady Di Tnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13314994067842063387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8085364042461678579.post-18158542586418798822018-07-03T17:24:55.011+03:002018-07-03T17:24:55.011+03:00Funny, isn't it? Perhaps my only chance to sit...Funny, isn't it? Perhaps my only chance to sit near a real-estate tycoon and developer who made millions in Canada, Israel, and in other parts of the world.DUTAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12979375799258978432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8085364042461678579.post-31619004092559346042018-07-03T16:16:22.975+03:002018-07-03T16:16:22.975+03:00Quite a building and bridge! Thanks for the guided...Quite a building and bridge! Thanks for the guided view. Fun to end it at the bench with you sitting alongside Mr. Azrieli`s likeness. I almost expect him to lean over and shake your hand, in thanks for sharing his buildings in your post!! shayndelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13506811690843992800noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8085364042461678579.post-83293048875439168652018-07-02T13:49:40.375+03:002018-07-02T13:49:40.375+03:00Indeed, he was, they say. He was a self made man w...Indeed, he was, they say. He was a self made man who came to Canada penniless. He never forgot his roots despite his wealth as a real estate tycoon and developer. He was also a big philantropherwho donated lots of money to various good causes.DUTAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12979375799258978432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8085364042461678579.post-52784312635912886502018-07-02T12:02:30.173+03:002018-07-02T12:02:30.173+03:00David Azrieli looks like he was an amiable fellow.... David Azrieli looks like he was an amiable fellow. I'm sure he doesn't mind sharing his space with others...or appearing in their selfies. :)Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15835982875620956300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8085364042461678579.post-14592721781914982442018-07-01T19:21:25.611+03:002018-07-01T19:21:25.611+03:00Hello Mary,you're welcome.
Interesting, yes; I...Hello Mary,you're welcome.<br />Interesting, yes; I'm not sure about original. I suppose there are similar structures in the big, wide world.DUTAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12979375799258978432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8085364042461678579.post-68418833005456627542018-07-01T19:09:05.274+03:002018-07-01T19:09:05.274+03:00That's really interesting. I love seeing pictu...That's really interesting. I love seeing pictures of other places like that. Thanks for sharing these great pictures. Mary Kirklandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04991095291522043588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8085364042461678579.post-27598146881516415082018-07-01T00:36:31.919+03:002018-07-01T00:36:31.919+03:00The architecture of the towers, in particular. But...The architecture of the towers, in particular. But I've come to like and appreciate the architecture of the bridge too.<br />"..a sign of the times.." - a sign of bad times.DUTAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12979375799258978432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8085364042461678579.post-21705922726483180572018-07-01T00:20:17.059+03:002018-07-01T00:20:17.059+03:00The architecture is quite amazing.
Unfortunately i...The architecture is quite amazing.<br />Unfortunately it is a sign of the times to see armed patrols …<br /><br />All the best JanLowcarb team memberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07961199165290289611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8085364042461678579.post-44104467447994454842018-06-30T17:03:40.660+03:002018-06-30T17:03:40.660+03:00I think something about the bridge's floor is ...I think something about the bridge's floor is changed; it feels and looks much better than a few years ago. That wouldn't surprise me as it is often crowded with tourists and there's a wish to make a good impression.DUTAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12979375799258978432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8085364042461678579.post-61012381537474793512018-06-30T16:02:28.174+03:002018-06-30T16:02:28.174+03:00Great architecture for sure, so modern! Kind of s...Great architecture for sure, so modern! Kind of sad that there have to be patrols with loaded guns in so many areas. Great photo with the statue! Pamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02158336083462589188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8085364042461678579.post-68865398535507120302018-06-30T15:02:24.568+03:002018-06-30T15:02:24.568+03:00I would have taken a photo with the grannies too:)...I would have taken a photo with the grannies too:).<br />Not only in your culture - all politicians, everywhere, are corrupt. Politicians are the source of all evil, and it has to do with money.<br />Yes, our country's reality, both the inner and the outer, is a very sad one.DUTAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12979375799258978432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8085364042461678579.post-26729302941711563362018-06-30T14:04:53.797+03:002018-06-30T14:04:53.797+03:00It looks really lovely and modern! And very sf! We...It looks really lovely and modern! And very sf! We have a statue of two grannies sitting on a bench at our nearby lake Palic and people also always take photos with them :) <br />There is supposed to be a pass built near my home over the local railways but I don't know if it will ever gonna happen, in my culture local and even state politicians tend to steal our money instead of actually DEZMONDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14127166104359407763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8085364042461678579.post-81772147018056389262018-06-30T13:38:54.315+03:002018-06-30T13:38:54.315+03:00The 'trio' of towers is very attractive! T...The 'trio' of towers is very attractive! The circular one which is the bigger of the three towers, has fun activities for kids going on during summer on its roof: water pool, rope climbing, a little train, etc...<br />I've heard people say:'maybe if I sit near that very rich man,I'll catch some of his luck:)<br />DUTAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12979375799258978432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8085364042461678579.post-79553181958445888322018-06-30T03:16:39.607+03:002018-06-30T03:16:39.607+03:00That is quite an impressive tower complex, Duta, e...That is quite an impressive tower complex, Duta, especially that bridge and stairway. I also enjoyed seeing the selfie with the entrepreneur responsible for these structures.Beatrice P. Boydhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08281239556392874979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8085364042461678579.post-29958890169809396042018-06-29T22:04:15.631+03:002018-06-29T22:04:15.631+03:00Indeed, his statue is that of an ordinary man in o...Indeed, his statue is that of an ordinary man in ordinary clothes, not the magnate, the rich entrepenor and owner of towers and centers.<br />You've got good spirit of observation, Sandi!DUTAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12979375799258978432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8085364042461678579.post-77245028593605773442018-06-29T21:52:49.787+03:002018-06-29T21:52:49.787+03:00I like how his statue of himself is him on an ordi...I like how his statue of himself is him on an ordinary day with normal clothes and the rolled up blueprints of the building. If I made a statue of myself, I would have wings or a cape or something!Sandihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08702620069148109246noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8085364042461678579.post-81031424579117123512018-06-29T19:41:29.553+03:002018-06-29T19:41:29.553+03:00Yes.
At first, I got appalled by the bridge, and t...Yes.<br />At first, I got appalled by the bridge, and tried to avoid being on it. Gradually, I started seeing that it has some grace and ended up liking it. DUTAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12979375799258978432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8085364042461678579.post-60799135117836304972018-06-29T18:17:07.222+03:002018-06-29T18:17:07.222+03:00Pretty architecture, even the bridges!Pretty architecture, even the bridges!Cheapchickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15158208632054014311noreply@blogger.com