July 2009 Archives

A while back I bought a Canon ZR950 camera off Woot. Seemed like a good deal, even though I know nothing when it comes to video cameras. And being a firm believer in "you get what you pay for", I knew I wasn't getting anything THAT great. But then after the camera arrived in the mail I thought to myself "ok, now what?"

Friday, July 3rd.  Rare day off work, no plans (which isn't as rare).  So I decided to go see what it's like to stand 103 floors above ground on an inch-and-a-half thick pane of glass.  Mother nature could have given a little better day as it was mostly cloudy, dulling some of the reflections on the floor at times and views in other directions (not to mention making Lake Michigan look a dull gray as well), but every now and then, it's fun being a tourist in your own home town.


The Ledge is a new attraction at Sears Tower (no, I haven't started calling it Willis Tower just yet, especially when my idea for nicknaming it Wesley Willis Tower didn't catch on).  1,353 feet above Wacker Drive, four clear boxes jut out from the side of the tower.  Each box is made of three sheets of half-inch thick glass, each panel weighing 1,500 pounds.

As soon as I saw the announcement I knew I was going to be all over this.  But even then, as I walked up to the edge of the ledge the first time, the legs were a little wobbly taking the first step out.  But if those little rugrats running around the skydeck can go out there without fear, so can I dammit!

I really can't describe in words what it feels like.  Take a look at some more photos, or better yet, if you have the chance get up there and step off the Ledge for yourself! 

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