Can we use the widget to estimate what this thing’s going to cost? Rather than the standard 1.20 multiplier to adjust to reality, we might need to apply a multiplier of 2.50 given typical cost overruns of new projects.
“Kens, of course the ARK will be docked, loading, & floating from Clinton Hill – which I believe has the highest elevation among the BK hoods”
Actually, wouldn’t that be by soldier’s memorial (near Leonard Bernstein) in Green-Wood Cemetery? Although there’s not much water around there to keep the SS PLUSA afloat.
Perhaps, given the contingent of Commonwealth types around here, we should rename the vessel the HMS PLUSA.
Snark, I live on Clinton Ave and from my window, every hood within sight line seem to be below it – including what portions of Sunset Park that I can see. Plus there’s so many churches in Clinton Hill adds to it being an optimal location for the Ark
Is DIBS starting a new fund based on the Biff-derivative?
M4L, I thought I was going to be unavailable for a bit longer, but I have some time now. Expect the Dow to drop.
Can we use the widget to estimate what this thing’s going to cost? Rather than the standard 1.20 multiplier to adjust to reality, we might need to apply a multiplier of 2.50 given typical cost overruns of new projects.
Biff, I just checked the chart for mkt today and notice it started giving back some of the gains when you started posting.
“Also, which neighborhood will the Ark reside (float)? Should it be Brooklyn Heights or Brooklyn “ghettos”?”
Kens, shouldn’t we just build it in one of the dry docks at the Navy Yard?
> Interior decorating sounds like a job for the gays on the Ark, Biff.
Agreed. I vote for a Mid-century Modern vibe. Teak furniture, grasscloth wallpaper and Nelson bubble lamps throughout.
Theres a whole discussion on wallpaper that could be used in the ark in the forum.
“Kens, of course the ARK will be docked, loading, & floating from Clinton Hill – which I believe has the highest elevation among the BK hoods”
Actually, wouldn’t that be by soldier’s memorial (near Leonard Bernstein) in Green-Wood Cemetery? Although there’s not much water around there to keep the SS PLUSA afloat.
Perhaps, given the contingent of Commonwealth types around here, we should rename the vessel the HMS PLUSA.
Snark, I live on Clinton Ave and from my window, every hood within sight line seem to be below it – including what portions of Sunset Park that I can see. Plus there’s so many churches in Clinton Hill adds to it being an optimal location for the Ark