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I had been debating posting these. The location, Sloss Furnaces, is in the database but it is a National Landmark and thus will no longer deteriorate nor truly ever be abandoned again. But I think the story is just too good not to.
1. IMG_0138 by Thingamahbob, on Flickr
2. IMG_0139 by Thingamahbob, on Flickr
3. IMG_0140 by Thingamahbob, on Flickr
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10. IMG_0152 by Thingamahbob, on Flickr
11. IMG_0153 by Thingamahbob, on Flickr
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13. A suggestion, right? IMG_0157 by Thingamahbob, on Flickr
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20. IMG_0166 by Thingamahbob, on Flickr
21. Who ever had this job, is my hero. IMG_0168 by Thingamahbob, on Flickr
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48. I was stuck on the stairs for this one trying to stay out of Sheavy's shot, pretty sure a shoe made it in one. IMG_0199 by Thingamahbob, on Flickr
49. This made me giggle; upon a decrepit conveyer belt, a satellite dish. IMG_0205 by Thingamahbob, on Flickr
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I left, 4am EST, with my mother en tow. Partly because having a co-pilot would be nice. Partly because I just have a very difficult time telling her no. We were excited, we both had a hard time sleeping the night before, I had only about 3 hours sleep myself. We hit the road with our Dunkin Donuts coffees in hand, mate it to Jacksonville in no time, I figured we would arrive with plenty of time to spare or other activities. At about 6:30am I awoke from a half-asleep stupor realizing that I left my cellphone and camera battery at home on their chargers. I then spent the next 6 hours tracking down a battery while playing navigator and meteorologist (As a floridian, I qualify as an amateur meteorologist). After I finally retrieved a replacement battery and charger, headed into town to Sloss, now more than 4 hours behind schedule. We only had about 2 hours to work with till the location closed to the public. But just having the time to meet fellow adventurers and run around a location and take pictures.. That was worth every ounce of trouble and only worsen my case of wanderlust. I can't wait till my next venture out there, nor my local ventures.
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I love Sloss!!! Such an incredible place! Places like this need to be more common. Great photos!
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Nice meeting you and your Mom that day and 2 and 16 are killer!!!!
Kabbalah is an undramatic tradition that requires great patience and stability. One of the reasons for this tempo is that everyone has to mature his potential gradually and thoroughly at his natural pace. In this way his life's work unfolds at the right moment in his own and the cosmos's time. Z.B.S. Halevi -- Kabbalah | |
#52 looks like a graveyard, and this whole place looks like a blast!
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Posted by dundertits Nice meeting you and your Mom that day
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Seconded, and I saw no shoes in my tunnel shots . Some good stuff here, really like your shot of the hook! If/when you ever make it back up this way we'll have to try some e-z places truly abandoned.
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It was a pleasure to meet you and your Mother. Glad you made it to Sloss. 54 is my favorite shot, I really like the colors.
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Posted by SaladKing #52 looks like a graveyard, and this whole place looks like a blast!
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it was it was a very pleasant surprise
Kabbalah is an undramatic tradition that requires great patience and stability. One of the reasons for this tempo is that everyone has to mature his potential gradually and thoroughly at his natural pace. In this way his life's work unfolds at the right moment in his own and the cosmos's time. Z.B.S. Halevi -- Kabbalah | |
Posted by dundertits Nice meeting you and your Mom that day and 2 and 16 are killer!!!!
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It was a pleasure meeting you. =D I feel horrible about the delays but I'm glad yall were able to stay busy while waiting.
Posted by SaladKing #52 looks like a graveyard, and this whole place looks like a blast!
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That gives me an idea... And it was!! I can't wait to visit Sloss and Bham again.
Posted by Sheavy Seconded, and I saw no shoes in my tunnel shots . Some good stuff here, really like your shot of the hook! When you ever make it back up this way we'll have to try some e-z places truly abandoned.
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Yay! I r gud at hiding =3 Thanks, the hook is one of my top five favorites from this trip and totally not why I was giggling to myself while you took your picture of it =P And, as I said, next time. =D
Posted by pip lol It was a pleasure to meet you and your Mother. Glad you made it to Sloss. 54 is my favorite shot, I really like the colors.
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Thank you, this trip was amazing and meeting you, Sheavy and Dundertits was great. Next time I promise I'll be better prepared, and on schedule. I may have also found some other places to check out too, map in the works. =D
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