Public Address | Cafe | Random Play: An aerial ballet of steel and cement https://publicaddress.net/system/cafe/ en-us Copyright (c) 2026 Public Address Shep Cheyenne https://publicaddress.net/system/cafe/random-play-an-aerial-ballet-of-steel-and/?p=65680#post65680 https://publicaddress.net/system/cafe/random-play-an-aerial-ballet-of-steel-and/?p=65680#post65680 Nice arial photo Steven.

The bridge (which ever is used) is needed and connects Tank Farm with the rest of the Viaduct nicely.

Of concern to me is the apartments and their size in relation to the space and their impact on the waterfront. It is a great place for…

]]> Mon, 25 Aug 2008 09:39:37 +1200 Sofie Bribiesca https://publicaddress.net/system/cafe/random-play-an-aerial-ballet-of-steel-and/?p=65650#post65650 https://publicaddress.net/system/cafe/random-play-an-aerial-ballet-of-steel-and/?p=65650#post65650 Sun, 24 Aug 2008 19:52:13 +1200 Sofie Bribiesca https://publicaddress.net/system/cafe/random-play-an-aerial-ballet-of-steel-and/?p=65649#post65649 https://publicaddress.net/system/cafe/random-play-an-aerial-ballet-of-steel-and/?p=65649#post65649

But again its all subjective.

yes.

]]> Sun, 24 Aug 2008 19:51:21 +1200 Steve Barnes https://publicaddress.net/system/cafe/random-play-an-aerial-ballet-of-steel-and/?p=65643#post65643 https://publicaddress.net/system/cafe/random-play-an-aerial-ballet-of-steel-and/?p=65643#post65643 for a lifting bridge at the entrance to the Viaduct Harbour, For clarity's sake. The entrance to the Viaduct Harbour is not the same as the harbour bridge. There used to be a lifting bridge there before the area had it's makeover for the Americas Cup in 2000. I'm pretty… ]]> Sun, 24 Aug 2008 18:11:02 +1200 Sofie Bribiesca https://publicaddress.net/system/cafe/random-play-an-aerial-ballet-of-steel-and/?p=65640#post65640 https://publicaddress.net/system/cafe/random-play-an-aerial-ballet-of-steel-and/?p=65640#post65640 This is not a harbor crossing bridge, its a toy. So, back to the drawing board. Though, in the city, we could make this of architectural excellence and consider all forms of transport intelligently,(whether by not so super yacht/bus/train/ bicycle and the cars) Of course it can be done, form… ]]> Sun, 24 Aug 2008 17:21:55 +1200 Sofie Bribiesca https://publicaddress.net/system/cafe/random-play-an-aerial-ballet-of-steel-and/?p=65597#post65597 https://publicaddress.net/system/cafe/random-play-an-aerial-ballet-of-steel-and/?p=65597#post65597 What about, build a modest lifting bridge, with a few bits of shiny bling bling welded onto it (for the super yacht's). Ok, and what does all the forms of traffic do while bridge is lifting?Do we watch the sandy beach with the artificial surf?Let,s say as a necessary evil,… ]]> Sun, 24 Aug 2008 11:07:21 +1200 Sofie Bribiesca https://publicaddress.net/system/cafe/random-play-an-aerial-ballet-of-steel-and/?p=65550#post65550 https://publicaddress.net/system/cafe/random-play-an-aerial-ballet-of-steel-and/?p=65550#post65550 Sat, 23 Aug 2008 18:26:29 +1200 Steve Barnes https://publicaddress.net/system/cafe/random-play-an-aerial-ballet-of-steel-and/?p=65539#post65539 https://publicaddress.net/system/cafe/random-play-an-aerial-ballet-of-steel-and/?p=65539#post65539 Excellent post Richard.
I have a question.
How come, if you can write with such passion about the future of transport in Auckland, you were against my proposal to run fibre in the sewers as a FTTH solution?

]]> Sat, 23 Aug 2008 16:21:24 +1200 Bob Munro https://publicaddress.net/system/cafe/random-play-an-aerial-ballet-of-steel-and/?p=65531#post65531 https://publicaddress.net/system/cafe/random-play-an-aerial-ballet-of-steel-and/?p=65531#post65531

I have travelled very long distances to see great bridges such as Norman Foster's beautiful span in the south of France.

Wow!! I'd travel from Christchurch to see this one in action. Go for it Auckland.

It is an artist's impression of the tentatively chosen design for a lifting bridge at…

]]> Sat, 23 Aug 2008 14:04:37 +1200 Paul Rowe https://publicaddress.net/system/cafe/random-play-an-aerial-ballet-of-steel-and/?p=42116#post42116 https://publicaddress.net/system/cafe/random-play-an-aerial-ballet-of-steel-and/?p=42116#post42116

After using a player to convert LP to CD my records go in to storage until they need to be used as a master again.

The magic of technology. I don't lament the impending death of the CD (at least I hope it is impending) in favour of the truly…

]]> Fri, 15 Feb 2008 14:55:02 +1300 Bryan Dods https://publicaddress.net/system/cafe/random-play-an-aerial-ballet-of-steel-and/?p=41923#post41923 https://publicaddress.net/system/cafe/random-play-an-aerial-ballet-of-steel-and/?p=41923#post41923

Cannot understand how anyone can live with a record player — even for just a wee while. It would be the last thing I would pack and first out of the box.

Graham, do you always listen to your records via a record player?

After using a player to convert…

]]> Wed, 13 Feb 2008 19:04:19 +1300 Richard Simpson https://publicaddress.net/system/cafe/random-play-an-aerial-ballet-of-steel-and/?p=41771#post41771 https://publicaddress.net/system/cafe/random-play-an-aerial-ballet-of-steel-and/?p=41771#post41771 Try Santiago Calatrava for inspirational possibilities with a Cable Stayed Bridge.

The current Auckland Harbour Bridge is a disgrace. From its genesis this structure has always been the steep, cheap connection for moving vehicles propelled by fossil-fuel across the Waitemata harbour.

In the 21st Century it is ridiculous to think…

]]> Tue, 12 Feb 2008 17:50:59 +1300 Mark Thomas https://publicaddress.net/system/cafe/random-play-an-aerial-ballet-of-steel-and/?p=41692#post41692 https://publicaddress.net/system/cafe/random-play-an-aerial-ballet-of-steel-and/?p=41692#post41692 Mon, 11 Feb 2008 23:06:01 +1300 Mark Thomas https://publicaddress.net/system/cafe/random-play-an-aerial-ballet-of-steel-and/?p=41691#post41691 https://publicaddress.net/system/cafe/random-play-an-aerial-ballet-of-steel-and/?p=41691#post41691

Why does everyone hate cut n cover?

cos you have to destroy everything above the tunnel first. 500 apparently

]]> Mon, 11 Feb 2008 23:05:10 +1300 Jeremy Andrew https://publicaddress.net/system/cafe/random-play-an-aerial-ballet-of-steel-and/?p=41689#post41689 https://publicaddress.net/system/cafe/random-play-an-aerial-ballet-of-steel-and/?p=41689#post41689

Yeah that was to match this maximum security device behind it; built by Edward I to subdue we the natives.

Obviously the locals took a fair bit of subduing.

Building that edifice in only six years would have taken a fair bit of manpower – many of them holding whips!

]]> Mon, 11 Feb 2008 21:26:54 +1300 81stcolumn https://publicaddress.net/system/cafe/random-play-an-aerial-ballet-of-steel-and/?p=41687#post41687 https://publicaddress.net/system/cafe/random-play-an-aerial-ballet-of-steel-and/?p=41687#post41687 Mon, 11 Feb 2008 20:49:05 +1300 81stcolumn https://publicaddress.net/system/cafe/random-play-an-aerial-ballet-of-steel-and/?p=41686#post41686 https://publicaddress.net/system/cafe/random-play-an-aerial-ballet-of-steel-and/?p=41686#post41686 maximum security device behind it; built by Edward I to subdue we the natives. ]]> Mon, 11 Feb 2008 20:46:24 +1300 Jeremy Andrew https://publicaddress.net/system/cafe/random-play-an-aerial-ballet-of-steel-and/?p=41683#post41683 https://publicaddress.net/system/cafe/random-play-an-aerial-ballet-of-steel-and/?p=41683#post41683

Then you'd miss out on stuff like this.

You mean the maximum security prison in the span on the right?

]]> Mon, 11 Feb 2008 20:20:31 +1300 81stcolumn https://publicaddress.net/system/cafe/random-play-an-aerial-ballet-of-steel-and/?p=41579#post41579 https://publicaddress.net/system/cafe/random-play-an-aerial-ballet-of-steel-and/?p=41579#post41579

I reckon build the glorious new bridge, but don't trash the old one, turn it into a destination, build apartments and markets and shops and stalls. No road access, only pedestrian.

Then you'd miss out on stuff like this.

]]> Mon, 11 Feb 2008 00:01:08 +1300 Jeremy Andrew https://publicaddress.net/system/cafe/random-play-an-aerial-ballet-of-steel-and/?p=41564#post41564 https://publicaddress.net/system/cafe/random-play-an-aerial-ballet-of-steel-and/?p=41564#post41564 I reckon build the glorious new bridge, but don't trash the old one, turn it into a destination, build apartments and markets and shops and stalls. No road access, only pedestrian.
See Willam Gibson's Bridge Trilogy for a more anarchic version.

]]> Sun, 10 Feb 2008 20:54:34 +1300 Ben Austin https://publicaddress.net/system/cafe/random-play-an-aerial-ballet-of-steel-and/?p=41534#post41534 https://publicaddress.net/system/cafe/random-play-an-aerial-ballet-of-steel-and/?p=41534#post41534 Avon Gorge. ]]> Sun, 10 Feb 2008 14:13:32 +1300 81stcolumn https://publicaddress.net/system/cafe/random-play-an-aerial-ballet-of-steel-and/?p=41504#post41504 https://publicaddress.net/system/cafe/random-play-an-aerial-ballet-of-steel-and/?p=41504#post41504 Sat, 09 Feb 2008 01:35:56 +1300 InternationalObserver https://publicaddress.net/system/cafe/random-play-an-aerial-ballet-of-steel-and/?p=41483#post41483 https://publicaddress.net/system/cafe/random-play-an-aerial-ballet-of-steel-and/?p=41483#post41483 I have travelled very long distances to see great bridges such as Norman Foster's beautiful span in the south of FranceDamn! I drove thru Italy & France 2 years ago, and must have missed that. But I did notice other structures and observed that both countries were not afraid to create… ]]> Fri, 08 Feb 2008 17:46:07 +1300 Grant McDougall https://publicaddress.net/system/cafe/random-play-an-aerial-ballet-of-steel-and/?p=41481#post41481 https://publicaddress.net/system/cafe/random-play-an-aerial-ballet-of-steel-and/?p=41481#post41481 Fri, 08 Feb 2008 17:01:09 +1300 Paul Rowe https://publicaddress.net/system/cafe/random-play-an-aerial-ballet-of-steel-and/?p=41476#post41476 https://publicaddress.net/system/cafe/random-play-an-aerial-ballet-of-steel-and/?p=41476#post41476

was so pissed off: for two weeks Cat Power's newie, Jukebox, was "this album is not available for download in your country," so I told my darling to just spend the lavish amount of money that a CD costs these days.

When she brought it home, the eMusic version had…

]]> Fri, 08 Feb 2008 15:57:40 +1300 Russell Brown https://publicaddress.net/system/cafe/random-play-an-aerial-ballet-of-steel-and/?p=41475#post41475 https://publicaddress.net/system/cafe/random-play-an-aerial-ballet-of-steel-and/?p=41475#post41475

I grabbed the Cat Power version off eMusic on Wednesday, along with Satisfaction and a couple of others.

I was so pissed off: for two weeks Cat Power's newie, Jukebox, was "this album is not available for download in your country," so I told my darling to just spend the…

]]> Fri, 08 Feb 2008 15:53:00 +1300 Simon Grigg https://publicaddress.net/system/cafe/random-play-an-aerial-ballet-of-steel-and/?p=41473#post41473 https://publicaddress.net/system/cafe/random-play-an-aerial-ballet-of-steel-and/?p=41473#post41473

Also, can someone identify TV2's latest theme song?

Aire of Good Feeling by Malcolm Hayman's band Quincy Conserve, who played at my school many years back.

Sadly Mal won't be around to benefit (he died in 1988) and nobody else really will in NZ, except maybe EMI, as it was…

]]> Fri, 08 Feb 2008 15:41:44 +1300 Paul Rowe https://publicaddress.net/system/cafe/random-play-an-aerial-ballet-of-steel-and/?p=41458#post41458 https://publicaddress.net/system/cafe/random-play-an-aerial-ballet-of-steel-and/?p=41458#post41458 Fri, 08 Feb 2008 13:46:33 +1300 Paul Rowe https://publicaddress.net/system/cafe/random-play-an-aerial-ballet-of-steel-and/?p=41456#post41456 https://publicaddress.net/system/cafe/random-play-an-aerial-ballet-of-steel-and/?p=41456#post41456 Electric Music is on my "records to find at some point" list. The last one to be scratched off that list was Sister Lovers. Having kids… ]]> Fri, 08 Feb 2008 13:45:03 +1300 Mark Easterbrook https://publicaddress.net/system/cafe/random-play-an-aerial-ballet-of-steel-and/?p=41449#post41449 https://publicaddress.net/system/cafe/random-play-an-aerial-ballet-of-steel-and/?p=41449#post41449 Fri, 08 Feb 2008 13:13:28 +1300 3410 https://publicaddress.net/system/cafe/random-play-an-aerial-ballet-of-steel-and/?p=41448#post41448 https://publicaddress.net/system/cafe/random-play-an-aerial-ballet-of-steel-and/?p=41448#post41448 Speaking of music, there's a classic programming goof on EMI's latest as-seen-on-TV hits collection. The 2CD set is entitled "Happy Songs", yet includes ABBA's The Winner Takes It All, widely considered one of the saddest songs in the history of Pop.


Also, can someone identify TV2's latest theme song?

]]> Fri, 08 Feb 2008 13:12:35 +1300 Russell Brown https://publicaddress.net/system/cafe/random-play-an-aerial-ballet-of-steel-and/?p=41446#post41446 https://publicaddress.net/system/cafe/random-play-an-aerial-ballet-of-steel-and/?p=41446#post41446

I was in Manchester and was rather impressed by a couple of new buildings ...

You can go to much crazier places than that and see inspirational architecture. Monoclemagazine had a story on a striking new hotel in Khartoum, of all places. Just not here.

]]> Fri, 08 Feb 2008 12:58:33 +1300 Graham Reid https://publicaddress.net/system/cafe/random-play-an-aerial-ballet-of-steel-and/?p=41431#post41431 https://publicaddress.net/system/cafe/random-play-an-aerial-ballet-of-steel-and/?p=41431#post41431 Fri, 08 Feb 2008 11:58:52 +1300 Paul Rowe https://publicaddress.net/system/cafe/random-play-an-aerial-ballet-of-steel-and/?p=41410#post41410 https://publicaddress.net/system/cafe/random-play-an-aerial-ballet-of-steel-and/?p=41410#post41410 Fri, 08 Feb 2008 10:20:38 +1300 Ben Austin https://publicaddress.net/system/cafe/random-play-an-aerial-ballet-of-steel-and/?p=41404#post41404 https://publicaddress.net/system/cafe/random-play-an-aerial-ballet-of-steel-and/?p=41404#post41404 Hilton Hotel and the Manchester Civic Justice Centre (aka the Filing Cabinet). ]]> Thu, 07 Feb 2008 23:36:45 +1300 Jackie Clark https://publicaddress.net/system/cafe/random-play-an-aerial-ballet-of-steel-and/?p=41399#post41399 https://publicaddress.net/system/cafe/random-play-an-aerial-ballet-of-steel-and/?p=41399#post41399 Thu, 07 Feb 2008 21:38:36 +1300 Jackie Clark https://publicaddress.net/system/cafe/random-play-an-aerial-ballet-of-steel-and/?p=41398#post41398 https://publicaddress.net/system/cafe/random-play-an-aerial-ballet-of-steel-and/?p=41398#post41398 Thu, 07 Feb 2008 21:38:09 +1300 Russell Brown https://publicaddress.net/system/cafe/random-play-an-aerial-ballet-of-steel-and/?p=41396#post41396 https://publicaddress.net/system/cafe/random-play-an-aerial-ballet-of-steel-and/?p=41396#post41396

hiya bob
as a high-wired but cultural illiterate (so what am i doing here?) i appreciate it.
i asked for smart-people help because it didn't link.

One of the quotes in the code was curly rather than straight, because that's what Word thinks you want. Took me a while to…

]]> Thu, 07 Feb 2008 21:25:06 +1300 Ben Gracewood https://publicaddress.net/system/cafe/random-play-an-aerial-ballet-of-steel-and/?p=41394#post41394 https://publicaddress.net/system/cafe/random-play-an-aerial-ballet-of-steel-and/?p=41394#post41394 I'm constantly underwhelmed by the lack of vision, guts, and forward-thinking on public works projects in Auckland and NZ in general. The stadium, tank farm, harbour crossing, whatever.

Can someone please just grow some balls (or ovaries or whatever required gonad) and build something spectacular that I can gaze at?…

]]> Thu, 07 Feb 2008 20:57:26 +1300 Mike Graham https://publicaddress.net/system/cafe/random-play-an-aerial-ballet-of-steel-and/?p=41392#post41392 https://publicaddress.net/system/cafe/random-play-an-aerial-ballet-of-steel-and/?p=41392#post41392 Thu, 07 Feb 2008 20:12:21 +1300 Bob Munro https://publicaddress.net/system/cafe/random-play-an-aerial-ballet-of-steel-and/?p=41391#post41391 https://publicaddress.net/system/cafe/random-play-an-aerial-ballet-of-steel-and/?p=41391#post41391 There was poetry in the post Graham, that's all that matters.

Got Linda Ronstadt and Anne Savoy doing 'Adieu False Heart' on at our place. Off now for a walk by the beach. getting ready to farewell the godwits before they take off for Siberia.

]]> Thu, 07 Feb 2008 20:07:21 +1300 Graham Reid https://publicaddress.net/system/cafe/random-play-an-aerial-ballet-of-steel-and/?p=41389#post41389 https://publicaddress.net/system/cafe/random-play-an-aerial-ballet-of-steel-and/?p=41389#post41389 hiya bob
as a high-wired but cultural illiterate (so what am i doing here?) i appreciate it.
i asked for smart-people help because it didn't link.
i did my best setting it up: initially i blamed the herald but of course, as we say. it's all about me, huh? .…

]]> Thu, 07 Feb 2008 19:33:45 +1300 Bob Munro https://publicaddress.net/system/cafe/random-play-an-aerial-ballet-of-steel-and/?p=41387#post41387 https://publicaddress.net/system/cafe/random-play-an-aerial-ballet-of-steel-and/?p=41387#post41387 stop-gap measure ]]> Thu, 07 Feb 2008 18:53:17 +1300 Public Address https://publicaddress.net/system/cafe/random-play-an-aerial-ballet-of-steel-and/?p=41386#post41386 https://publicaddress.net/system/cafe/random-play-an-aerial-ballet-of-steel-and/?p=41386#post41386 Discussion from blog post.

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