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.


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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.
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49. This made me giggle; upon a decrepit conveyer belt, a satellite dish.
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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.

I love Sloss!!! Such an incredible place! Places like this need to be more common. Great photos!

Nice meeting you and your Mom that day and 2 and 16 are killer!!!!

#52 looks like a graveyard, and this whole place looks like a blast!

Posted by dundertits Nice meeting you and your Mom that day

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.

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.

Posted by SaladKing #52 looks like a graveyard, and this whole place looks like a blast!

it was it was a very pleasant surprise

Posted by dundertits Nice meeting you and your Mom that day and 2 and 16 are killer!!!!

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!

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.

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.

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