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Wordless Wednesday (Almost)--This Job is NOT for the Faint at Heart!

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Real Estate Agent with Boardman Realty Minnesota License#90858
Helicopter stringing Powerline by Teri Eckholm Realtor
 
Throughout the warmer months this past year when we traveled along 94 northeast of St. Cloud, Minnesota we had an opportunity to see power line construction and the lines being strung via helicopter. I was the passenger and shot the photos as my husband drove...Absolutely no stopping to sightsee! The MN highway Patrol watches diligently for those who are paying more attention to the helicopters than the road. These lines are being strung along the busy interstate while cars and trucks travel at 70 mph. 
 
One day while I was driving...not photographing...there were 3 people sitting at the tops of three consecutive poles, patiently waiting their turn to connect the lines. What a crazy job! Another day they were using blasting caps and there were explosions that fused the lines together. 
 
The process is amazing. The idea that someone could sit on top of a pole for hours is unbelievable. The powerline construction is halted for the winter months...but I will try to capture a polesitter in the spring!
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Teri Eckholm. REALTOR with Boardman Realty, is a native Minnesotan who has lived and worked in the Minneapolis St Paul metro all of her life. She specializes in lakeshore homes, acreage properties and first time home buyers but assists anyone making a move in the north and east Twin Cities metro.

If you are buying, selling or relocating to Minnesota and need help from a professional REALTOR®, give Teri , a call or visit her website for a FREE Home Buyer Success Guide or FREE Home Value Report She specialize in acreage and lakeshore properties in the north and east Twin Cities metro area including Ham Lake, Lino Lakes and all communities in the Forest Lake School District! Serving Anoka, Chisago, Ramsey and Washington Counties in Minnesota.

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Comments (13)

Jeanean Gendron
The Address Realty - Redding, CA
Specializing in Selling Unique Properties

Teri, it is so interesting to see these things being built. We travel up North to Siskiyou County and they are building a bridge and we have been watching as it is being built. It really is amazing to watch these things going up. I would not want to be up there on the top of that pole. Great photo. Have a great evening.

Jan 11, 2012 11:30 AM
Mel Ahrens, MBA, Kelly Right Real Estate
Kelly Right Real Estate - Hood River, OR
Customized Choices for your Real Estate Needs

Wow, that is some photo... now there's something you don't see every day. You're right... not a job I'd be brave enough to do!

Gretchen

Jan 11, 2012 11:37 AM
Cindy Jones
Integrity Real Estate Group - Woodbridge, VA
Pentagon, Fort Belvoir & Quantico Real Estate News

Nerves of steel and probably could insurance too.

Jan 11, 2012 11:40 AM
Jim Patton
Aspire Home Real Estate 209-404-0816 - Modesto, CA
Realtor - Stanislaus ,Merced, San Joaquin Counties

There is no amount of money that would convince me to sit on top of those poles.  Nice picture Teri.  Thanks for sharing.

 

Jan 11, 2012 11:44 AM
Jane Peters
Home Jane Realty - Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles real estate concierge services

You always wonder about these people who don't fear heights.  There is that famous picture of those constuction workers in New York sitting on a narrow girder eating their lunch.  Gives me the shivers.

Jan 11, 2012 11:46 AM
Bob Miller
Keller Williams Cornerstone Realty - Ocala, FL
The Ocala Dream Team

Hi Teri, I think your title is an understatement after seeing the photos.  Yikes!

Jan 11, 2012 12:27 PM
DeeDee Riley
Lyon Real Estate - El Dorado Hills CA - El Dorado Hills, CA
Realtor - El Dorado Hills & the Surrounding Areas

Teri,

I can imagine it isn't!  I looks really dangerous to me.  Thanks for sharing!

Jan 11, 2012 02:04 PM
Lynda Eisenmann
Preferred Home Brokers - Brea, CA
Broker Associate ,CRS,GRI,SRES, Brea,CA, Orange Co

Hi Teri,

OMG,that's quite a photo and  I can't believe that someone actually does this! I wonder what their job title/description is?

Jan 11, 2012 02:30 PM
Patricia Kennedy
RLAH@Properties - Washington, DC
Home in the Capital

Teri, we know you weren't driving while shooting!   Maybe this could be my next career.  Pole sitting.  Hmmm.

Jan 11, 2012 02:50 PM
William Johnson
Retired - La Jolla, CA
Retired

Hi Teri, Happy New Year. I have never seen anything like this before. I sure would liked to be in the Helicopter and do some close ups, Love it!

Jan 11, 2012 03:29 PM
Tom Braatz Waukesha County Real Estate 262-377-1459
Coldwell Banker - Oconomowoc, WI
Waukesha County Realtor Real Estate agent. SOLD!

Teri

That is absolutely amazing the talent these guys have to do this

Jan 12, 2012 03:01 PM
Karen Kruschka
RE/MAX Executives - Woodbridge, VA
- "My Experience Isn't Expensive - It's PRICELESS"

Teri  I have never seen a power line strung in Virginia or anywhere else.  Thank you for furthering my education.  

Jan 13, 2012 01:42 AM
Wayne Johnson
Coldwell Banker D'Ann Harper REALTORS® - San Antonio, TX
San Antonio REALTOR, San Antonio Homes For Sale

Teri-Lucky there are people to do this sort of work. You framed to photo very nicely.

Jan 13, 2012 04:19 AM