I have been to inner-city Detroit. The term "feral houses" is no joke. Parts of the land have gone wild and turned to urban jungle that isn't really safe for humans to venture into. There are shadows moving against the light. There are things creeping around. That city has seen waves of immigrants from many countries, and oh yes, everybody's things-that-go-bump-in-the-night have come along for the ride. And then stuck around and got real friendly with each other in the back alleys over the years. So when you take what used to be a thriving city and suck most of the people out of it, then leave empty houses and cars and factories and what-all else just lying around ... yeah, things get WEIRD.
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Feral Houses
I have been to inner-city Detroit. The term "feral houses" is no joke. Parts of the land have gone wild and turned to urban jungle that isn't really safe for humans to venture into. There are shadows moving against the light. There are things creeping around. That city has seen waves of immigrants from many countries, and oh yes, everybody's things-that-go-bump-in-the-night have come along for the ride. And then stuck around and got real friendly with each other in the back alleys over the years. So when you take what used to be a thriving city and suck most of the people out of it, then leave empty houses and cars and factories and what-all else just lying around ... yeah, things get WEIRD.
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December 19 2010, 17:36:27 UTC 10 years ago
It's wonderful - I just wish I could bring you photos and detailed reports...
Ooo...
December 19 2010, 20:18:41 UTC 10 years ago
*ponder* Actually, there's a stretch of Mattoon -- a town near us -- that has feral aspects. Not nearly as strong as a city, but enough to spike the entropy rate: you can see bricks turning to dust in the walls. Creepy. A few times, we've driven through there while trying to find some place. I should try to note where it's at so I can take pictures.
Re: Ooo...
December 19 2010, 20:29:24 UTC 10 years ago
http://www.secretscotland.org.uk/index.php/Secrets/AABatteryDrumcross
We did a survey of this AA battery last year - before the barns got built.
There's lots and lots of feral brick & concrete stuff here. And you'll probably be able to spot the place where I'm working just now...
Re: Ooo...
December 19 2010, 20:31:18 UTC 10 years ago