Chat With Jenny

I saw the news reporting this week where the Sears Tower in Chicago has added a glass observation area, creating an illusion of “walking on air”. Excuse me, but I just get weak at the knees when I think of how my heart would pound and I’d break out in a cold sweat at the thought of standing out on this glass platform. The transparent walls, floor and ceiling supposedly leave visitors with the impression they're floating over the city.

I know it’s been professionally engineered, and the balconies can hold five tons. I have also read where the glass is an inch-and-a-half thick. So it’s 1.5” thick glass! It’s still clear! If I stood out there I would see that below my feet there was nothing but clear glass keeping me from falling 1,363 feet!

This thriller view at the Sears Tower is nothing compared to the Grand Canyon Skywalk, which provides a clear view 4,000 feet down to the Canyon! 

As for my observation viewpoint…..I’ll stay safely on the inside of the building (still a bit nervous about the height), or share with me a photo of what you saw…...

Enjoy your day.  Hope you have a safe and happy holiday weekend.