As I mentioned on Twitter, the view from 53 floors above the Sydney CBD is rather magnificent today. It’s a good thing that I can admire it while backups are running.
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03 July 2008 at 3:10 pm
NathanaelB
I’m suddenly afraid of heights.
03 July 2008 at 3:43 pm
Stilgherrian
@NathanaelB: Yeah it’s an impressive view. The Sydney Harbour side of the building is even more impressive — though that’s another business in there and they’re not a client. You may feel safer if you know that there’s a 1m deep ledge below the window before you get to the 53-storey drop to Certain Death.
03 July 2008 at 9:35 pm
Adult Ühler
Nice view. Good to see there is also spots of greenery in the city.