Giant Plane

Posted by Alex Turnbull, Thursday, 9th June 2005

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Please note that some or all of the objects mentioned in this post are no longer visible on Google Earth or Google Maps.

We’ve had loads of planes posted in the comments thread of the Planes In Flight Mega Post, but none as big as this one! Obviously it’s just very close to the camera, but still, it’s really cool :-D

Giant Plane

Thanks: Peter Gluck

SBC Park

Posted by James Turnbull, Thursday, 9th June 2005

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Home to the SF Giants is SBC Park (formerly Pacific Bell Park). On full zoom you can just make out the giant Coke bottle on the east side of the stadium. It’s not very clear but there is also a giant catchers mitt alongside the bottle.

To the south of the stadium is “McCovey Cove”, named after famed Giants outfielder Willie McCovey. “Splash Hits” are when a player hits the ball all the way into the water and of 38 recorded Splash Hits 31 were by Barry Bonds. On game days the cove is filled with boats and kayaks hoping to catch a home run ball.

More info and a great panorama photo on Wikipedia.

SBC Park

Thanks: Jim F, Roger & others

Water Skiing

Posted by Alex Turnbull, Thursday, 9th June 2005

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We’re not sure, but we think this looks awfully like someone water-skiing in Wollochet Bay, right next to Tacoma Narrows Airport. What do you guys reckon?

Water Skiing

Thanks to Ericson Canavan.

I Love You Susan

Posted by Alex Turnbull, Thursday, 9th June 2005

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Please note that some or all of the objects mentioned in this post are no longer visible on Google Earth or Google Maps.

We’re pretty sure that this giant writing in the Utah desert says “I love you Susan”. Upside down, it also says “Will you?”… apparently he didn’t have room for the rest.

I wonder if she did?

I Love You Susan

Thanks: Kevin