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usonian

(26,762 posts)
Thu Jun 4, 2026, 08:43 PM 3 hrs ago

Visit to the carillon at U.C. Berkeley.

This one.



And just in time for a concert. Take the elevator. It's LOUD up there.

The smallest bell weighs 19 pounds. The largest weighs 10,500 pounds.

This one. And friends.




And here's the keyboard artist.

Video at Vimeo.

https://vimeo.com/1198589589

iPhone SE3. It was a brunch trip, not a photo trip.


More info at https://aliveeastbay.com/the-bells-at-berkeley-2/

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Visit to the carillon at U.C. Berkeley. (Original Post) usonian 3 hrs ago OP
Is it as tall as the reflecting pool? CrispyQ 2 hrs ago #1
I can't pile water up that high. usonian 2 hrs ago #2
Awww. Poor widdle Sammie Altman hurting for love (and cash). erronis 2 hrs ago #3

usonian

(26,762 posts)
2. I can't pile water up that high.
Thu Jun 4, 2026, 09:32 PM
2 hrs ago

I worked right across from the Carillon. Friday Noon concerts! And Saturday, as I just discovered recently, never having worked Saturdays!

On a previous visit, I had the Coolpix P510 with me. It was a clear day and I got great photos of the Bay.

It would be nice to return to the Bay. Just takes lots of money. Like Sam.



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erronis

(24,665 posts)
3. Awww. Poor widdle Sammie Altman hurting for love (and cash).
Thu Jun 4, 2026, 09:49 PM
2 hrs ago

my check is in the mail, ya grifter.

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