I take part in cleaning the philharmonic hall in Hamburg, named Elbphilharmonie.
More precisely, we are the team of 3KER RAS Group and ABO, clean the glass facade from outside via rope access technique. One round lasts three weeks, and it's done three times a year.
☝🏽 The North Face
This time is quite tough. The weather of the last two weeks gave us the full load of all four seasons. We got storm, sun, rain, snow, we had a blizzard which felt like being in a snow globe, and we got a Thunderstorm. You definitely do not want to be on a roof on one of the highest buildings around when lightnings hoovering above. I prefer to skip that BBQ before my bottom gets grilled. Fascinating wonder of nature, but very scary. Besides very deadly.
Sometimes I felt like a sailor on a sailing ship. Lying on my belly, upper body over the edge, looking into the depths of the abyss, tie knots, move ropes, all when the wind and rain whip my face.
Even without additional inappropriate weather and drastic events, this job requires a lot of concentration, focus, and stamina.
Also, patience and empathy is requested on times like that. We all got soaked and were on the edge.
It's working at risk of falling.
Another spicy ingredient is the roof of that building.
And it loves to eat my shoes.
The roof is not even and has many slopes. Some slopes are that steep that you need to abseil down or climb up with the whole equipment.
The roof is made of round metal tiles and when wet it gets slippery. But we don't need rain for that. We clean windows, so, we work with water, and sometimes it is slippery even on sunny days without rain.
Altogether we are ten climbers. Eight are in the ropes and clean. Three of the eight are the first team and prepare, such as lowering ropes and hoses. Two, one of whom is me, have the tasks that take place on the roof. Since two descents, or abseils, are planned daily, moving the ropes is part of my job. As soon as the second round of cleaning is finished, we prepare everything for the next day. Pull up ropes and hoses, bring them into position, belay them and do a safety check of all equipment, carabiners, ropes, and knots.
Now, imagine, heavily loaded with a bunch of ropes, some carabiners, and slings balancing on the edge of the roof.
Because it's a full body and mind workout, can I share this post on @actifit? 😜
But there are always things which make me see the beauty. A sunset and sunrise, happy teammates, a rainbow, a smile… life streams through me.
The third week has been usually a good week. This time we lag a bit behind and have to catch up.
Wish us luck!
I wish you luck, too ^_^
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Duuuude I can not imagine how hard this job is even though your post is super detailed and transports some of the difficulties very well. I like that you've included these amazing pictures and video. I bet not many Hamburgers have seen this perspective of their city.
When I saw the snow yesterday I thought of you and your colleagues while sitting comfy at my desk at home in underpants haha
And you known what? I have fear of heights. So much that I can't even climb a 2m ladder. Every job needs special humans and I am pretty sure you are one of a few people that can do this stuff.
As a Hamburger I want to officially thank you for your service (even though I am part of the people who don't really like this building :P)
It was amazing to meet you 2 times in this - and I hope next time you'll be on the roof again ;)
Peace and Love ❤️
Duuude! Thank you so much for your kind words.
And thanks for the two very good meetings we had. That made my Hamburg stay more homey. Lovely chats.
I'm keen to share perspectives.
🤣 ...wait until summer, when I'm in undies on Elphi's roof and sprinkle water on people's head.
WOW!!
How exciting job! And dangerous! It would be definitely a deadly experience for me 😂
I am not very good at handling height, from the perspective you showed 😁
How is life? You are now in Hamburg? How is Lluna?
I hope we see you again more active in Hive, hugs to both of you!
Hey Mipiano,
Life is going good. Different here, in Germany. Different weather 😆 I already miss the sun. Lluna is back in Barcelona. I already miss my moon.
I'm here for now, as I have better jobs in Germany because my network of connections for jobs is bigger and better.
Lluna will fluctuate between Berlin and Barcelona. Depending on our progress, we'll spend our next winter. Barcelona, Australia, and México are prime selection.
It almost was for me, too. A thunderstorm was hidden behind snow clouds, and we were on the roof. While I was making a short video, my phone suddenly started crackling and I could hear dull rumbling. Voltage in the air. Mazin immediately running like a flash inside. That was an unpleasant experience.
Thanks for the motivation 💛
Biggy huggies backy 🤗
So, not staying in one place. Well, it's cool. I do believe jobs in Germany are better (and better paid) than in Spain.
Anyway, if you are back next winter, and you organize some Hive Meetup let me know :)
Thanksy and the same hehe 🤗
Lovely! Big hug back to you :)
I have absolutely disappeared o.O I still have to know how to manage my days to fit everything I want to do. Unfortunately, when I don't follow a routine with something, I just disappear for sometime o.O!
I am mentally working to be more constant here, with plenty of ideas, but not so much sitting and doing.
My respect for your work! Great view from up there over beautiful Hamburg.
Thank you. Hamburg is a beautiful city and, unattractive. I see both sides from up there. The ugly part lies south, the industrial area.
Apart from area wise, you have many beautiful people in Hamburg. I can't define what it is, but here are many beautiful people around.
Many cities have beautiful and unsightly areas. Do you know the city of Wilhelmshaven? 😂
Oh, man... When it's snowing and raining, I don't want to be outside at all, on the ground... And hanging from the top of the building, in that conditions, I can't even imagine...
Wish you luck and good weather!
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I feel you.
I'm with you.
I don't know what drives me to do this 😂😭🤣
Weather conditions bring very different impressions.
Thank you for your wish. Today it was helpful 🙏🏽😌
And I am grateful for the pick 😌🙏🏽
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You're back again!!! It's like you were only there not long ago.
I still haven't got around to post my visit from November. However, my view is nowhere as fascinating as your's. Love the rainbow.
Indeed! It feels like a few finger snaps.
Some things need their time. I left many drafts.
I'm happy that I can provide fascinating content and safe you all from that crazy and dangerous activity 😆
The rainbow recharged me with positivity between those quick-changing weather conditions.
Sehr interessant er Einblick! 👍🏻
Weiterhin alles Gute damit.
Freut mich zu hören und vielen Dank 🙏🏻
Ufff... just looking through these photos I already poo on my pants. I mean it, it scares me to death, just the view tells me that something could get wrong.
And not just that, then I read the text.. and I remember you are my boyfriend.. and you are 2000km away from me... O.o Are we kidding?
I know you are extremely cautious with your work and I have all my trust in you.. but not in the weather!
Well bebé, take care and enjoy the little presents that this job gives you
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Thank you, Love 🙏🏽😘
Weather is an act of nature. If I get struck by lightning, it's hopefully for the sake of being the new Thor ⚡️
Hahahahahaha you are already my Thor, let's leave the lightning aside :P
😂👍
Alright my love ❤️
Wow, that's quite a task so it seems. I'd be scared but hey, I'm not a pro in that profession so that's fine, lol.
These shoes sure got ruined there! Hopefully, the pay was good enough to cover for a new pair?
That rainbow, my gosh so close and bright, amazing!
Thanks for sharing @growandbow, I hope you're doing well <3
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