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It's pretty looking, but I'm still dying to hear the whole story. Is that like the old set of little house on the prarie or what? FOLLOW @BENSWEATHER ON TWITTER! OR FOR LOCAL WEATHER [Click Here]
Registered Member #48183 Joined: Tue Mar 05 2019, 10:01AM : Posts: 59
...dying to hear the whole story...
The gas station was shot during the first day of chasing the Big Boy locomotive out near Yermo back in October of last year. The others were shot yesterday along the southern edge of Lucerne Dry Lake off the 247.
On the way out, I noticed the dry grass made the locale not so easily identifiable as the desert, so, with no real intent and some time to kill, I stopped on the way back and photographed a few abandoned buildings within walking distance of the 247.
As I was processing the images, I realized there are more and more of these abandoned properties springing up. Is the American Dream collapsing? Why do people walk away? Why does an abandoned structure deteriorate so quickly around here? You go to a place like Bodie and everything is still standing, much of it in good condition, despite the whole town being abandoned a century ago.
Sadly, I feel we see in these pictures the future of rural Southern California.
Registered Member #4616 Joined: Sat Jul 28 2012, 04:37PM : Posts: 2347
i own homestead acres near desert center, handed down over 4 generations. Those dilapidated structures are quite common as are shells of abandoned cars and other debris... all slowly returning to dust. A smile is a curve that can set things a lot of things straight
Registered Member #7434 Joined: Tue Feb 12 2013, 10:07PM : Posts: 348
Being born and bread true desert rat (China Lake Navel Weapons Center), we made many many trips between there and VictorVille/Lancaster areas and these places have always been part of the scenery. As a kid I always wondered what the story was and how someone's home could just be allowed to turn to dust. After working here in the mountains for the last 30+ years I more understand how it can happen but again, I always think about the back story of how it came to be. There are a number of abandoned properties that one would think would make a wonderful place to live if the place was 'fixed' up. OK, demolishded . and one would have privacy and protection from the craziness. But only if one can stand the constant winds, dust and the furnace from hell heat. Wonder wonder wonder.
BBNona sent my son along with all the repertory techs Jersey Mike's for lunch today and Desert Regional Medical Center. My son is facilities directory. She said she was going to do this and I let it be a pleasant surprise. He was surprised and a bit embarrassed but said it was delicious. Thanks to BBNona for your very kind gesture. If you get flown off the mountain by helo this is where they take you. Stay safe and healthy all.
Regarding the Rufous Hummingbirds, I also had one today! They crack me up at how aggressive they are. I call them little spitfires. They are a little shorter and rounder than my Annie’s and Allen’s . I had two stay for two weeks last spring. Also this winter I had four out of my 30 Annie’s or Allen’s hang out all winter. Little stinkers wouldn’t go to warmer weather and I had to bring the feeders in at night and put them back out in the morning when I let the dogs out. I’ll share pictures soon. During snow storms they couldn’t find the little flower on the feeder so I would go out and brush the snow off every 1/2 hour lol. I love them so it’s worth it!! I’ll be donating again to this wonderful site!! I’m not always logged in but always going on!! Thank you and everyone be safe, healthy and kind! 😘❤️🥰
Calamity Jane, did you try replacing the Battery? A friend of mines wasn’t working and I pulled it off, replaced the batteries, rubbed off a little corrosion and bingo!! It worked again!!
The painted ladies often get confused with Monarchs. Those will come soon towards the summer. Painted ladies migrating now. Should be a very large migration this year, everyone enjoy.
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The American Dream, Part 1
