Post by 2Xplorations epic explore |
Post by Cfourexplore Wow...just, WOW! *Begins slow clap |
Post by fatwax4 Killer post man! Totally forgot about your battle against the scrappers. |
Post by Squish-e Great post Dan! I'm not sure where my archived photos are at the moment, but will look when I have time. Good times |
Post by randomesquephoto Really, really, very impressive. I've had my obsession locations, with multiple visits, and lots of time and effort invested. But this is just incredible. Love your commitment, and skill you have. You've made it a craft. Much respect |
Post by Pear Dude, this is one of the greatest posts i’ve seen on this website. This is absolutely exceptional. |
Post by Howie Dunnet This is a truly fascinating post. I love the effort you put into foiling the scrappers' every move, the parties, the model shoots, The dinner date, but most of all the amount of effort to understand the building's soul. You captured the essence of urban exploration. This sets the gold standard in my opinion. This would make for a cool movie. |
Posted by Howie Dunnet This would make for a cool movie. |
Post by corvidcache This is an amazing legacy. I can't even imagine having the opportunity to build such a relationship with a building. I mean, I can fantasize, but that's not the same... |
Post by cleipelt Wow, definitely the most in depth and coolest thread I’ve ever come across on UER so far. Thanks so much for sharing your story and your extensive dedication to keep this place alive as long as you did. |
Post by Alpine7840 WOW, This was a fantastic read and i loved every second of reading it. Thank you sir! |
Post by Aran Incredible story. I've always thought the abandonment squats set up by various explorers were pretty cool, and the way you set this up into a meetup spot and crash pad made an otherwise unremarkable big empty building into an incredible spot. Thanks for posting! |
Post by android_eyez The person who taught me everything I know, and they had a similar relationship to a building just like this, and I was fortunate to share some incredible memories with them in that space as well |
Post by oldNdustT That was such a fun day, so happy that I was included and was able to experience this place. Great story too...great memories for you |
Post by IndoAnomaly More people need to create write-ups for locations like this, but I doubt as many will have the stories to tell. Reading this brought back so many memories for me. I was a green explorer when I was invited to tag along for the bank campout, and I'm forever grateful. I was probably only a couple months into my exploring career when everyone got together for this little meetup and now look at me. Your ownership of this building was something to behold. I think you did a fantastic job of conveying it in words, but it really was something else to witness in person. I remember staying up until 3am one of the nights to barricade ourselves into this bank. I was equally parts terrified and enthralled. Ever since, I have been chasing the feeling I got from this small weekend. The group shot we got from here is still one of my favorite shots ever. And wow, you're right. This was before I started getting nude, but even the photographs you shared here give a foreshadowing of what is to come! Dan, you are one of the most dedicated explorers I know. Any time we get together it is a true adventure from rooftops to drains to abandoned buildings. I cannot wait for the next opportunity to get crazy. This was a true reminder that any spot can be an adventure and notable. Too often we are chasing the next great spot for a couple pictures. Thanks for providing this check to me. |
Posted by Dee Ashley First of all, I had no idea this was where you had your first date with your now-wife. How cool is that?? |
My explores with you have always been some of the most memorable ones. I’ll never forget the day you managed to coordinate that Greenville explore day with almost a dozen of us - that takes skill, lol. |
*I should note btw, that you credited a photo (the scuba gear still life right before my dead bat shot) to me that isn’t mine. I don’t know who took that one! |
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