New Hayward revealed

[NotDutra5]

The key quote from that project manager is this:

>>The bleachers are essentially rows of 2x10-inch boards with 18 inches between seat designations and 28 inches of room between the back of one row to the back of the next row.
The seat pitch will be 44 inches in the new stadium with 24-inch individual seats.<<

When I go to a track meet as a spectator, I care more about seat comfort than I do about architectural history. The proposed new East grandstand will be a MUCH more comfortable place to watch a track meet.

Maybe they can give out a free container of wooden splinters for those so inclined.

[Conor Dary]

' The proposed new East grandstand will be a MUCH more comfortable place to watch a track meet.'

Since the only evidence so far of what the new place is is a cartoon that seems jumping the gun I would say..

Btw the Tinker Hatfield plan had lots of room for the wimp crowd.... While preserving the historic nature of the place.

[tandfman]

' The proposed new East grandstand will be a MUCH more comfortable place to watch a track meet.'

Since the only evidence so far of what the new place is is a cartoon that seems jumping the gun I would say..

No, the evidence is the specifications mentioned by the project manager. The numbers speak for themselves. A dramatic increase in the pitch (the distance between rows) and the seat width will necessarily result on much greater comfort for the spectators.

[Conor Dary]

Right...

On the front page...

'Details about the new Hayward Field remain as clear as mud: Oregon track & field rundown'

That about sums it up....

[tandfman]

I understand that there may be some uncertainty as to what ends up happening. That's why I referred to the "proposed new East grandstand". And I assumed that the project manager who provided those specifications knew the details of the proposal.

[Conor Dary]

Anyways... It's a done deal now... We'll find out soon....not terribly surprising...

http://www.registerguard.com/news/20...ast-grandstand

[gh]

this shocked (well, at least surprised me):

<<The proposed nine-story Bowerman Tower will include offices, conference rooms and a observation deck.>>

I thought the tower was more like a radio mast, not an actual habitable structure

[Davidokun]

How long until a race to the top is scheduled?

[Conor Dary]

Is odd.... So Phil Knight can lord over his empire like Saruman.

The Tower of Orthanc it shall be known.

The Ringwaiths are the Oregon toadies. Soon Knight will turn everyone in Eugene into Orcs....

Spencer's Butte makes a great Mount Doom.

[DrJay]

Gandalf — gh
Aragorn —Ashton Eaton
Legolas — Mondo
Gimli — Reese Hoffa
Arwen — Brianne Theisen-Eaton
Galadriel — Emma Coburn
Elrond — Vin Lananna
The Prancing Pony — The Wild Duck
Anduin — Willamette River
Rohan — Alton Baker Park/Pre’s Trail
Isildur — Pre
Lorien — Hendricks Park

[Conor Dary]

That's good....gh even looks like Gandalf...especially if he wore a big hat.

Only problem is gh became a Ringwaith also blinded by Uncle Phil and his dazzling new castle and tower. So gh is the King of the Rohans who came under the influence of Wormtongue.

[gh]

Gandalf — gh
Aragorn —Ashton Eaton
Legolas — Mondo
Gimli — Reese Hoffa
Arwen — Brianne Theisen-Eaton
Galadriel — Emma Coburn
Elrond — Vin Lananna
The Prancing Pony — The Wild Duck
Anduin — Willamette River
Rohan — Alton Baker Park/Pre’s Trail
Isildur — Pre
Lorien — Hendricks Park

brilliant!

in the interest of self-preservation I'll not share my choices for some of the less savory LOTR characters

[DrJay]

Thanks! I thought you might balk at being Gandalf. Too much responsibility, saving the world and all that.

"'A Balrog,' muttered Gandalf. 'Now I understand.' He faltered and leaned heavily on his staff. 'What an evil fortune! And I am already weary.'"

But then, "You cannot pass! I am a servant of the Secret Fire, wielder of the Flame of Anor. The dark fire will not avail you, Flame of Udun! Go back to the shadow. You shall not pass!"

Which is a really cool scene.

[DrJay]

That's good....gh even looks like Gandalf...especially if he wore a big hat.

Only problem is gh became a Ringwaith also blinded by Uncle Phil and his dazzling new castle and tower. So gh is the King of the Rohans who came under the influence of Wormtongue.

Theoden. So who's Wormtongue? Does Uncle Phil have a wormy little assistant?

Couldn't come up with anyone for the Hobbits. Not many tiny T&F athletes. I guess Kenyan distance runners. Maybe have to go to horse racing jockeys. And Gollum. We gotta find a Gollum.

[Conor Dary]

Theoden. So who's Wormtongue? Does Uncle Phil have a wormy little assistant?

Couldn't come up with anyone for the Hobbits. Not many tiny T&F athletes. I guess Kenyan distance runners. Maybe have to go to horse racing jockeys. And Gollum. We gotta find a Gollum.

Right...Theoden....I'm sure Knight has lots of wormy assistants....but I could think of a few here that would make great Wormtongues....but I won't name names.

Hobbits are the regulars of the East Grandstand....but realise that Hobbiton is doomed. And will soon be overrun by Orcs.

Gollum would be the University President... I could see him going around muttering 'My Precious'....

Knight could also be Sauron....he sort of looks the part. All he needs is an orb.