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Wordless Wednesday: Would You Dare?

By Jeff Dowler, CRS

Real Estate Agent with eXp Realty of California, Inc. CA DRE #01490977

February 08, 2017 06:27 AM

Would You Dare do This?

I was in Chicago in December 2014 for a CRS Leadership meeting and had some spare time after I arrived, so I decided to visit the John Hancock Center on North Michigan Avenue a couple of blocks away, specifically the 360 Chicago Observation Deck on the 94th floor, around 1000 feet in the sky.

While not the tallest building in the US, or the world, it is impressive nonetheless.

Perhaps more so if you have the guts to try out the TILT - a moving platform that tilts brave souls about 30 degrees out over Michigan Avenue, offering quite a bird's eye view looking straight down. The views just walking around the deck and taking photos were quite enough for me. YouTube has a number of videos if you are interested in seeing more about the TILT.

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Sally K. & David L. Hanson

EXP Realty 414-525-0563 - Brookfield, WI

WI Real Estate Agents - Luxury - Divorce

That would be a no thank you from this height fright gal.

Feb 08, 2017 06:31 AM

Jeff Dowler, CRS

eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA

The Southern California Relocation Dude

Sally K. & David L. Hanson - yeah, I get that. It gave me the heebie jeebies just thinking about it. I didn't want to take a photo of people on it without permission.

Jeff

Feb 08, 2017 07:04 AM

Michael Jacobs

Pasadena, CA

Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Good morning, Jeff --- just the thought is giving me some uncomfortable moments....

Feb 08, 2017 07:13 AM

Joe Pryor

The Virtual Real Estate Team - Oklahoma City, OK

REALTOR® - Oklahoma Investment Properties

Back in my electronic days I always attended the Mitsubishi party on the top floor and when you see helicopters lower than you it makes me freeze. No I wouldn't dare.

Feb 08, 2017 07:38 AM

Belinda Spillman

Aspen Lane Real Estate Colorful Colorado - Aurora, CO

Colorado Living!

I must say that does look a bit unnerving. Not sure I could even go up there to take photos.

Feb 08, 2017 08:31 AM

Cheryl Dukes . . . . . Intown Atlanta

Guaranteed Offer for your Home - eXp realty - Atlanta, GA

Yes, for sure I would want to try the TILT. There is no way to fall off, is there?

Feb 08, 2017 09:27 AM

Donna Foerster

HomeSmart Realty Group - Parker, CO

Metro Denver Real Estate Assistant

Jeff, I am terrified of heights. There is no way I could be in a room that tilted too!

Feb 08, 2017 11:02 AM

Dick Greenberg

New Paradigm Partners LLC - Fort Collins, CO

Northern Colorado Residential Real Estate

Hi Jeff - We go to Chicago frequently to see our kids and granddaughters, and I know that's there, but no thanks, I'm not going anywhere near it.

Feb 08, 2017 03:49 PM

Ed Silva, 203-206-0754

Mapleridge Realty, CT 203-206-0754 - Waterbury, CT

Central CT Real Estate Broker Serving all equally

I think the closest I would have gotten to those windows would be as close as you were when you took the photo

Feb 08, 2017 05:51 PM

Grant Schneider

Performance Development Strategies - Armonk, NY

Your Coach Helping You Create Successful Outcomes

Hi Jeff - I don't think I would try that. No problem with the high building but leaning over is another story.

Feb 08, 2017 09:10 PM

Kasey & John Boles

Jon Gosche Real Estate, LLC - BoiseMeridianRealEstate.com - Boise, ID

Boise & Meridian, ID Ada/Canyon/Gem/Boise Counties

Nope, I am not a fan of heights. Not at all. -Kasey

Feb 08, 2017 09:16 PM

Debe Maxwell, CRS

Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC

The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

WOW! Not a fan of heights either but, LOVE skyline views - and this one must have been absolutely tremendous in person, Jeff!

Feb 08, 2017 10:20 PM

Michael Jacobs - it sure did to me, too, when watching.

Joe Pryor - yeah, it's kind of a weird feeling to see that

The views are amazing Belinda Spillman Walking around didn't bother me as long as I didn't stand right next to the window and look down.

I don't think so Cheryl Dukes - Atlanta Clearly lots of people try it - there's an extra fee in addition to the ride up to the observation deck.

Feb 08, 2017 10:37 PM

Georgie Hunter R(S) 58089

Hawai'i Life Real Estate Brokers - Haiku, HI

Maui Real Estate sales and lifestyle info

Yes I would do it, if it didn't cost too much that is.

Feb 09, 2017 06:52 PM

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