palmyra today

silvertoesilvertoe Posts: 34MI6 Agent
Such a shame, Palmyra as it looks today
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X4LjeC2-OTs
ive smelt that aftershave before and both times ive smelt a rat

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  • silvertoesilvertoe Posts: 34MI6 Agent
    Has this been done or are all you hardcore Bond fans just not interested? 8-)
    ive smelt that aftershave before and both times ive smelt a rat
  • caractacus pottscaractacus potts Orbital communicator, level 10Posts: 3,906MI6 Agent
    I haven't seen this before, and was wondering about Palmyra last time I watched the film. A beautiful real life location.

    Its definitely been left in disrepair for some years, but at least it hasn't been knocked down and replaced by condos (yet).
    Who owns it? Do they have plans? They seem to have guard-dogs.
    I notice in one shot there's actually a busy road right over the fence, so can't believe the land has no value to its owner, its gotta be prime real estate. Whoever owns it probably does have plans for something more lucrative and is just waiting for permits (or arson), then all that nice architecture will be gone forever.
  • emtiememtiem SurreyPosts: 5,686MI6 Agent
    How strange: it's a big posh beachside house- I'm very surprised it's in that state. Actually I'm more surprised it's still standing as it looks a good spot to chuck a load of holiday apartments on. I expect it won't be there much longer.
  • HigginsHiggins GermanyPosts: 16,618MI6 Agent
    edited July 2020
    silvertoe wrote:
    Has this been done or are all you hardcore Bond fans just not interested? 8-)


    There have been several videos and pics that documented the bad state of the property.

    Example:
    https://www.youtube.com/watchv=Jyv9zF2YXPI
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5FRy8hdM2Ss
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RLy_lssoaXU

    Not sure if you are the guy on that vid, but breaking in without proper permission is despicable - no matter what reasons you have.
    President of the 'Misty Eyes Club'.

    Dalton - the weak and weepy Bond!
  • emtiememtiem SurreyPosts: 5,686MI6 Agent
    Higgins wrote:
    There have been several videos and pics that documented the bad state of the property.

    How clever of you to have seen them before.

    Some of us haven't and found it interesting: thanks for sharing, Silvertoe.
  • Sir MilesSir Miles The Wrong Side Of The WardrobePosts: 26,416Chief of Staff
    emtiem wrote:
    Higgins wrote:
    There have been several videos and pics that documented the bad state of the property.

    How clever of you to have seen them before.

    Some of us haven't and found it interesting: thanks for sharing, Silvertoe.

    Higgins isn’t the only one to have seen these before...it’s been brought up a few times over the years...

    And I’m not sure why you need the sarky tone? Seemed a perfectly reasonable reply from Higgins ?:)
    YNWA 97
  • emtiememtiem SurreyPosts: 5,686MI6 Agent
    I haven't seen it before and I found it interesting; I'm not sure why a dismissive tone was needed.
  • silvertoesilvertoe Posts: 34MI6 Agent
    Higgins wrote:
    silvertoe wrote:
    Has this been done or are all you hardcore Bond fans just not interested? 8-)


    There have been several videos and pics that documented the bad state of the property.

    Example:
    https://www.youtube.com/watchv=Jyv9zF2YXPI
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5FRy8hdM2Ss
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RLy_lssoaXU

    Not sure if you are the guy on that vid, but breaking in without proper permission is despicable - no matter what reasons you have.
    As stated i wasn't sure if this had been posted previously but as Emtiem points out not everybody will of seen it. The risk of repeating yourself on any forum is ever present and a search doesn't always produce results. I also posted you tube footage of Elrod house so apologies in advance if this has been done :)
    ive smelt that aftershave before and both times ive smelt a rat
  • HigginsHiggins GermanyPosts: 16,618MI6 Agent
    You have asked
    silvertoe wrote:
    Has this been done or are all you hardcore Bond fans just not interested? 8-)

    And I gave you a reply.
    Not sure what the big deal is in this matter.....
    President of the 'Misty Eyes Club'.

    Dalton - the weak and weepy Bond!
  • Sir MilesSir Miles The Wrong Side Of The WardrobePosts: 26,416Chief of Staff
    emtiem wrote:
    I haven't seen it before and I found it interesting; I'm not sure why a dismissive tone was needed.

    I have no issue with anyone finding this interesting, I think we all do...what I have issue with is people not respecting others...now I can’t see/find any ‘dismissive tone’ at all - which ‘bit’ did you find dismissive?

    But I did get your sarky tone loud and clear and I asked you why?
    I’d prefer a reply via PM so this thread can continue on without further disruption.
    YNWA 97
  • Sir MilesSir Miles The Wrong Side Of The WardrobePosts: 26,416Chief of Staff
    silvertoe wrote:
    As stated i wasn't sure if this had been posted previously but as Emtiem points out not everybody will of seen it. The risk of repeating yourself on any forum is ever present and a search doesn't always produce results. I also posted you tube footage of Elrod house so apologies in advance if this has been done :)

    No apologies needed at all - as you say, not everyone will have seen these or heard about them but the state of Palmyra is fairly well known...several members have been and shared their experiences with us here -{
    YNWA 97
  • silvertoesilvertoe Posts: 34MI6 Agent
    Higgins wrote:
    You have asked
    silvertoe wrote:
    Has this been done or are all you hardcore Bond fans just not interested? 8-)

    And I gave you a reply.
    Not sure what the big deal is in this matter.....
    Wow, i was really hoping to like this place but it's like nazi germany, you and "sir" miles need to take a long look at yourselves..i'm off!!
    ive smelt that aftershave before and both times ive smelt a rat
  • Number24Number24 NorwayPosts: 21,699MI6 Agent
    There are a lot of topics where one expects quarreling and personal feelings, such as Dalton's "tears", the killing of beloved characters and anything about Trump. I have to say I did not see this coming. I did not expect bitter quarrels about Palmyra :# :#
  • BarbelBarbel ScotlandPosts: 36,053Chief of Staff
    This has been a nasty thread on what should have been an innocuous subject. Too much ill feeling for it to continue.
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