12.18.09 - The parade route is still blocked off as concrete work continues on the other side of the wall
The parade route is still blocked off as concrete work continues on the other side of the wall 12.18.09
12.18.09 - More trees and lights have been installed around the new tower
More trees and lights have been installed around the new tower 12.18.09
12.18.09 - A closer look (also looks like the power has been connected for the tower, I do not see the cable bundles anymore).
A closer look (also looks like the power has been connected for the tower, I do not see the cable bundles anymore). 12.18.09
12.18.09 - A look around the wall at the viewing area.
A look around the wall at the viewing area. 12.18.09
12.18.09 - Panning to the left
Panning to the left 12.18.09
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12.18.09 - There were quite a few workers out Friday afternoon.
There were quite a few workers out Friday afternoon. 12.18.09
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12.18.09 - The platform looks more or less the same
The platform looks more or less the same 12.18.09
12.18.09 - Spotted a sign about the environmental impact of the project.
Spotted a sign about the environmental impact of the project. 12.18.09
12.18.09 - More tubs to help level off and stabilize the platform.  These will be installed underneath.
More tubs to help level off and stabilize the platform. These will be installed underneath. 12.18.09
12.18.09 - A crew out on the platform.
A crew out on the platform. 12.18.09
12.18.09 - The two lights that were on the shoreline have been installed on the underside of this rig
The two lights that were on the shoreline have been installed on the underside of this rig 12.18.09
12.18.09 - A couple wide shots of the area
A couple wide shots of the area 12.18.09
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12.18.09 - The trailers shades were down.  Also the steps look to be taking shape soon.
The trailers shades were down. Also the steps look to be taking shape soon. 12.18.09
12.18.09 - There were several small boats out in the bay.
There were several small boats out in the bay. 12.18.09
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12.18.09 - The water was still fairly clear.
The water was still fairly clear. 12.18.09
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12.18.09 - A look from the Fun Wheel.
A look from the Fun Wheel. 12.18.09
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12.18.09 - Looks like the finishing touches are going on this area.  Also  our assumption that it was a fountain looks to be wrong.  It just looks like a planter.
Looks like the finishing touches are going on this area. Also our assumption that it was a fountain looks to be wrong. It just looks like a planter. 12.18.09
12.18.09 - The concrete work looks just about done.
The concrete work looks just about done. 12.18.09
12.18.09 - Looks like fresh concrete near the buildings.
Looks like fresh concrete near the buildings. 12.18.09
12.18.09 - Another small boat.
Another small boat. 12.18.09
12.18.09 - There were divers under the platform.
There were divers under the platform. 12.18.09
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12.18.09 - A better shot of the lights.
A better shot of the lights. 12.18.09
12.18.09 - Look along the lower tier.. what is that..
Look along the lower tier.. what is that.. 12.18.09
12.18.09 - Is this a protective cover on the boardwalk or the first layer before the boards go down?  Or just something to protect the concrete?
Is this a protective cover on the boardwalk or the first layer before the boards go down? Or just something to protect the concrete? 12.18.09
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12.18.09 - More fresh concrete on the third tier
More fresh concrete on the third tier 12.18.09
12.18.09 - They were painting the railings.
They were painting the railings. 12.18.09
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12.18.09 - Working on this box.
Working on this box. 12.18.09
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12.18.09 - A clearer shot of the work going on around the this planter.
A clearer shot of the work going on around the this planter. 12.18.09
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12.18.09 - More fences to go around the new trees waiting to be installed
More fences to go around the new trees waiting to be installed 12.18.09
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12.18.09 - The stairs/walkway leading to the fountain looks to be just about done.
The stairs/walkway leading to the fountain looks to be just about done. 12.18.09
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12.18.09 - A closer look at the new concrete
A closer look at the new concrete 12.18.09
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12.18.09 - What it will look like once dry
What it will look like once dry 12.18.09
12.18.09 - Noticed some floats out near the Zephyr.
Noticed some floats out near the Zephyr. 12.18.09
12.18.09 - More tubs waiting to be installed under the platform.
More tubs waiting to be installed under the platform. 12.18.09
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12.18.09 - The crew boarded the work boat.
The crew boarded the work boat. 12.18.09
12.18.09 - Some shots from near the Zephyr now.
Some shots from near the Zephyr now. 12.18.09
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12.18.09 - The work near the Zephyr exit looks to be just about wrapped up.
The work near the Zephyr exit looks to be just about wrapped up. 12.18.09
12.18.09 - The floats look to be attached to some weights
The floats look to be attached to some weights 12.18.09
12.18.09 - A closer look
A closer look 12.18.09
12.18.09 - More directional signage has appeared
More directional signage has appeared 12.18.09
12.18.09 - Also there are coming soon labels on the new portions.
Also there are coming soon labels on the new portions. 12.18.09
12.18.09 - I went back for a second pass at night, the light towers were raised
I went back for a second pass at night, the light towers were raised 12.18.09
12.18.09 - And the 1/3 of the platform nearest the Zephyr was submerged to show level.
And the 1/3 of the platform nearest the Zephyr was submerged to show level. 12.18.09
12.18.09 - As I sat there one of the fountain LEDs turned on.
As I sat there one of the fountain LEDs turned on. 12.18.09
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12.18.09 - Then it turned on.
Then it turned on. 12.18.09
12.18.09 - A couple more cycled on.
A couple more cycled on. 12.18.09
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12.18.09 - Then they cranked up the pressure and this one shot out to the viewing area.
Then they cranked up the pressure and this one shot out to the viewing area. 12.18.09
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12.18.09 - They cycled through each one opening up the power and backing it down.
They cycled through each one opening up the power and backing it down. 12.18.09
12.18.09 - A tech came over and raised this light rig.
A tech came over and raised this light rig. 12.18.09
12.18.09 - Then noticed the tops of the projector housings were opening one by one to reveal the spotlights.
Then noticed the tops of the projector housings were opening one by one to reveal the spotlights. 12.18.09
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12.18.09 - They were cycling the lights through some tests.
They were cycling the lights through some tests. 12.18.09
12.18.09 - Raising the other light rig.
Raising the other light rig. 12.18.09
12.18.09 - Then the lights started to fire up.
Then the lights started to fire up. 12.18.09
12.18.09 - The platform looks a bit more level but still has some waves in it.
The platform looks a bit more level but still has some waves in it. 12.18.09
12.18.09 - The lights on the rig nearest me turned on too.
The lights on the rig nearest me turned on too. 12.18.09
12.18.09 - I worked around and took a peak into the control booth.
I worked around and took a peak into the control booth. 12.18.09
12.18.09 - They had a video monitor of the show area.
They had a video monitor of the show area. 12.18.09
12.18.09 - Then the lights came on.
Then the lights came on. 12.18.09
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12.18.09 - They appeared to be moving the lights slightly.. but not much was happening.
They appeared to be moving the lights slightly.. but not much was happening. 12.18.09
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12.18.09 - The lights on the staircase were on too.
The lights on the staircase were on too. 12.18.09
12.18.09 - They looked fairly bright and well hid from this angle.
They looked fairly bright and well hid from this angle. 12.18.09
12.18.09 - A couple more shots of the spotlights from a distance now.
A couple more shots of the spotlights from a distance now. 12.18.09
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