October 6, 2011

A couple weeks ago I tried going to the Top of the Rock at Rockefeller Center, but arrived too late. I’m working days this week and if there’s no work, I can leave earlier than usual. Tonight I lucked out and I’m getting out early, so I thought I’d try again. It’s kind of a warm up for my upcoming Empire State Building visit.

And here we are at Rockefeller Center.

The entrance to the Top of the Rock is a couple doors down from the main entrance.

Here's the line for the elevator. It took about ten minutes to get inside of one, and when it started up...

The lights went out and overhead colored lights went on overhead. People were screaming and the elevator zoomed up 67 floors. I hate heights and had a full-blown anxiety attack on the way up, by the time the doors opened up I was covered in sweat. I have an intense fear of heights and realized this might have been somewhat a mistake.

No way could I get as close to  the window as these people. It was a windy night and I swear the building was moving.

These two were leaning into the window. I secretly hoped the window pane would fall out and they'd go crashing down to the ground for their foolishness to get so close to it.

No way could I do this. I'm feeling pretty dizzy at this point. A real Tommy Roe moment.

i summoned up all my courage and got as close to the window for this shot of Manhattan at night.

I'm starting to feel sick.

There's a little lounge area inside, but sadly they don't sell beer.

Aaahhhh!

I won't be NBCing this place anytime soon. And don't hold your breath for the Empire State Building visit. Goodnight everybody and see you tomorrow after dark.

Further reading: Wikipedia, Trip Advisor and Rockefeller Center.

When i see you sky as a kite,
As high as i might,
I can't get that high.

(Surprise link...click on it...I dare you!)

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De Plane, de plane!

Jaws sent in this fear-inducing heights photo. Yikes!

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Bob Arihood by Jefferson Siegel

Photo by Jefferson Siegel

Jefferson Siegel wrote a great article about East Village Photographer/Writer, Bob Arihood in this week's Villager. Check it out online here: Beloved Blogger Arihood's Loss Leaves a Hole in Heart of Ave. A

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Bonus Photo From Crazy Eddie!

Since we're discussing heights and aerial views today, Crazy Eddie sent in this classic, which is titled, "Moon Over The WTC." Ha! Thanks Crazy Eddie!