Sunday, July 24, 2005
Monday, July 18, 2005
07.18.05 - Bishop's Castle
This amazing structure was built by one man - Jim Bishop. Jim has fought the local and state government to protect his rights on a number of occasions. Despite it's grandeur, the structure feels no more safe than it looks. I climbed the tower featured in all of the photographs - it was an exercise in terror control.
RCS
Sunday, July 17, 2005
Wedding Photos
This is the wedding party. From left to right: Jen, Becci, Cher, Me, and Paul.
This photo was taken by Paul Weinrauch (last guy on the right).
This is our dear friend Laura. (Weinrauch Photography)
A few of the kids attending the festivities. This one was taken by Chris Erickison.
Cher and I cutting up during the ceremony. This one was taken by Chris Erickison.
The happy couple. (Weinrauch Photography)
This is just the first couple I've seen. I'll post more as we get more.
RCS
Thursday, July 14, 2005
Royal Gorge Bridge
Hopefully I can get some new pictures this weekend. This one also is from a few years ago...
Here's some information about the subject taken directly from the Royal Gorge Website: It's the world's highest suspension bridge at a 1,053 feet high (331 meters). It crosses the massive granite Royal Gorge as well as the raging Arkansas River. • Construction began June 5, 1929 and completed Nov. 1929 • Length: 1,260 feet (384 meters) • Width: 18 feet (5 meters) • Main Span: 880 feet (268 meters) • Towers:150 feet high (46 meters) • 2,100 strands of No.9 galvanized wire • Weight of cables: 300 tons • 1,000 tons of steel in floor of Bridge • 1,292 planks of deck, about 250 are replaced annually • Original cost to build: $350,000—cost today about $20-million • Bridge will support in excess of two-million pounds
RCS