Okay, so we have a few things to talk about today. One is to share with you my latest entry to stuff that weighs more than me. In the above photo, I am posing next to the world’s largest chess piece. I encountered it completely by chance in the Central West End of St. Louis today. I stopped for lunch and there it was, in all it’s geeky glory–a really, really giant chess piece. I looked at my husband and he grinned as he said, “Do you want a photo for your blog?” “Heck yeah,” I replied. “I’m quite sure THAT weighs more than me.”
Indeed it does. As the above photo indicates, the chess piece is as tall as a giraffe. And were it used in an actual game of chess, it would require a chess board measuring over 70 feet per side–large enough to park 12 school buses. Here’s the stats:
Height: 14ft. 7in.
Width: 6 ft. at the base
Material: 3/4″ plywood
Weight: 2,280 pounds
Conclusion: whether king or pawn, the world’s largest chess piece weighs more than me.
And now for the big announcement! I’m thrilled to report that this blog was selected as one of the 2014 Top Positive Body Image Blogs and sites by Body Bliss Central! W00t! With special thanks to Ragen Chastain for the nomination!
Looking forward to heading for home and sleeping in my very own bed soon!
Love,
Jeanette DePatie
AKA The Fat Chick
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Congrats!
I don’t think I would have been able to resist getting a picture next to the GIANT CHESS PIECE either:D