John Sayer 0 Report post Posted November 23, 2009 This may be of interest - it's certainly a novel way of getting to work! JS Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pcnd5584 0 Report post Posted November 23, 2009 This may be of interest - it's certainly a novel way of getting to work! JS Until the lift breaks down.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JWAnderson 0 Report post Posted November 23, 2009 Until the lift breaks down.... In that case I assume there are emergency there is an emergency rope ladder? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
heva 0 Report post Posted November 24, 2009 And the Generaltotalgesamthauptspieltisch down in the nave I guess? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
heva 0 Report post Posted December 4, 2009 Until the lift breaks down.... ... which it apparently already has ... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
John Sayer 0 Report post Posted December 4, 2009 ... which it apparently already has ... Indeed - horrendous account of hapless Professor stranded 90 feet up and having to escape by walking a narrow plank across to the nearest window ledge, thence down to ground level and a stiff Schnapps. Imagine having to do that at somewhere like Lichfield or St Edmundsbury and you'll get the idea. JS Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pcnd5584 0 Report post Posted December 4, 2009 Indeed - horrendous account of hapless Professor stranded 90 feet up and having to escape by walking a narrow plank across to the nearest window ledge, thence down to ground level and a stiff Schnapps. Imagine having to do that at somewhere like Lichfield or St Edmundsbury and you'll get the idea. JS So perhaps not Vorsprung durch Technik, then.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
John Robinson 0 Report post Posted December 4, 2009 Indeed - horrendous account of hapless Professor stranded 90 feet up and having to escape by walking a narrow plank across to the nearest window ledge, thence down to ground level and a stiff Schnapps. Imagine having to do that at somewhere like Lichfield or St Edmundsbury and you'll get the idea. JS I'm surprised they don't have one of those fire escape 'rope ladders' for emergencies. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jonathan Thorne 0 Report post Posted December 5, 2009 I'm surprised they don't have one of those fire escape 'rope ladders' for emergencies. Ha Ha but they are not as over the top on health and safety as we are in the UK!.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nigel Allcoat 0 Report post Posted December 5, 2009 I'm surprised they don't have one of those fire escape 'rope ladders' for emergencies. As we know (from Christmas cards) all organists are Angels so, what is the translation of "Give us the wings of Faith"? Will the cry from a-loft be Geben Sie uns die Flügel des Glaubens? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alistair McEwan 0 Report post Posted December 5, 2009 As we know (from Christmas cards) all organists are Angels so, what is the translation of "Give us the wings of Faith"? Will the cry from a-loft be Geben Sie uns die Flügel des Glaubens? Perhaps simply "Wo zum Teufel ist der Lift Ingenieur?" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pierre Lauwers 0 Report post Posted December 5, 2009 "Let us lift up our heart with our hands unto God in the (Schindler) heavens. ".... Pierre Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alistair McEwan 0 Report post Posted December 5, 2009 "Let us lift up our heart with our hands unto God in the (Schindler) heavens. ".... Pierre Nice one Pierre ! A Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
innate 0 Report post Posted December 5, 2009 Otis the season to be jolly! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vox Humana 0 Report post Posted December 5, 2009 Otis regrets, you're unable to lunch today. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AJJ 0 Report post Posted December 6, 2009 Otis regrets, you're unable to lunch today. ...........or maybe launch - sorry - it's early! A Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pierre Lauwers 0 Report post Posted December 6, 2009 ...........or maybe launch - sorry - it's early! A Even better: you won't get out today. (Serviceman will come on Monday, 9 A.M.). Pierre Share this post Link to post Share on other sites