Contributions of the group Abandoned Places

Collapsed

nobody@ipernity.com (tarboat) — Tue, 18 Aug 2026 18:20:34 +0000

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Rusty and collapsed roofing over the foundry at the former Brymbo steelworks. The stone structure in the background is the 1796 blast furnace which was not blown out until 1894.

Indoor Gardening

nobody@ipernity.com (honeyj) — Sat, 15 Aug 2026 20:35:49 +0000

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What the hell is growing in here?
It's for me. I'm going on a macro-biotic diet.
No way.
100% vegan. Nuts and berries.
But this place is totally polluted! This stuff could have, I dunno, cellular mutations!
Hey, mutate this. I've got a garden now. got it?
Whatever. I'm gonna go get a hotdog. Want one?
Sure, bring back two, with fries and a coke.
Vegan, eh?
It's close enough.
So, chili on the dogs?
You have to ask?

Toxic Waste

nobody@ipernity.com (honeyj) — Thu, 13 Aug 2026 04:09:06 +0000

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Hey! Whaddya think you're doing? You can't dump that crap in here!
No?
No!
Well, thing is, I got a permit sez I can.
Oh yeah? Lemme see it
See this.
Whoa! Don't point that permit at me! I agree already.
Thought you would.

La Dolce Vita

nobody@ipernity.com (honeyj) — Mon, 10 Aug 2026 04:03:34 +0000

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Get your dancing shoes, Edna, we're going out!
Oh Stanley! You're taking me dancing?
I got the raise. And the promotion. We are celebrating!
Wonderful! Maybe now we can fix up a few things around the house? What do you think?
Sure sure. But tonight: we live it up!
I mean, I know I've been nagging, but just a window pane or two, would finally be nice, you know?
Yessir! Gonna live the dream! Feets: do your stuff!
Stanley? Is it too much to ask for glass in even one window in winter? Am I talking to myself?
Look out! Gonna bring my fox trot! Cha cha too!

It's Not Working

nobody@ipernity.com (honeyj) — Fri, 07 Aug 2026 17:58:59 +0000

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What time's lunch, Eddie?
Looks like another 2 hours, Sy.
That can't be possibel! We've been here forever already!
That's true, isn't it. Well, shit! Look at that. The goddamn timeclock ain't working. We shoulda had lunch long ago!
Well what time is it then?
Lemme ask my phone. Oh my god! It says it's tomorrow!
You mean lunch?
No, you idiot! It means we been here all night and now it's tomorrow!
Gee. Well what time's lunch?

Woodland kiln

nobody@ipernity.com (tarboat) — Fri, 07 Aug 2026 06:43:33 +0000

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Hyning Lane limekiln at Warton. A well preserved draw kiln in the woods.

Grey Flannel

nobody@ipernity.com (honeyj) — Mon, 03 Aug 2026 04:42:46 +0000

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May I help you?
Oh, hi. Name's Parts. Otto Parts. I just got out of the Army, I'm reporting for work. It's my first day.
You were in the Army? What rank?
Uh, Private.
Private Parts. I see. And you say you're working here now?
Uh, yes! I was hired into the, uh, Marketing Department.
Got it. Nice suit. Is that your only one?
Ha ha. Yeah.
Great. Well, marketing is a little slow right now. You are definitely over-dressed.
I am?
For what you're gonna do? Absolutely. Tell you what. Grab that blowtorch and head up to 6. You'll find some steel support columns that need cutting.
Cutting? Like all the way through?
You're so quick! Don't set yourself on fire, and don't fall into a hole in the floor.
Ok.
If the ceiling starts to buckle like it's gonna collapse due to a lack of structural support. . .
Yes?
Don't forget to duck.

Virgin Sacrifice On Acid

nobody@ipernity.com (honeyj) — Sat, 01 Aug 2026 21:57:49 +0000

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Slave! I need you!
Yes, my lord, Ba'al.
Where are my virgins? I'm expecting them to parade before me!
Momentarily, lord.
And are they. . . um. . . suitably excited?
Naturally, lord. Who wouldn't want to fulfill their life by being sacrificed to you?
True, true.
One thing, though. They want to. . . take LSD first.
They what?
In order to lose their minds, they say.
So as to improve the experience, I assume?
I'm sure, lord.
Their devotion to me is so gratifying.
It goes without saying, o beloved one.
Indeed. But you can say it anyway.
Of course, lord.

Rocket Science

nobody@ipernity.com (honeyj) — Wed, 29 Jul 2026 20:46:44 +0000

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I couldn't live here.
Who's asking you to?
Oh, I was just anticipating your next question.
Yeah? What am I gonna ask you now?
Am I hungry?
Keeee-rect! What's your answer?
I'm starved.
Me too. Let's eat.
Well that was easy.
Hey, it's not rocket science, you know.

Abandoned

nobody@ipernity.com (tarboat) — Tue, 28 Jul 2026 05:53:14 +0000

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The long disused stone handling plant at Crich quarry. Opened by The Clay Cross Company in the 19th century and supplying limekilns near Ambergate via a metre gauge railway, the quarry closed in 1958. Reopening for roadstone occurred in the 1960's and it was operated by RMC and Tarmac before passing to Aggregate Industries ownership in 2000. Final closure came in 2010.

Being and Nothingness

nobody@ipernity.com (honeyj) — Mon, 27 Jul 2026 18:36:16 +0000

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Hello? Is anybody home?
What can I do for you?
Sorry, I couldn't find the door bell. I'm selling magazine subscriptions to get through college. Do you live here?
Can't say live. It's an existence.
Perhaps Better Homes and Gardens would be perfect for you.
You think it will help with this place?
I doubt it, but you might like the pretty pictures.
No thanks. You got Futility and Angst Monthly?
Of course. One of our best sellers in this neighborhood.
What a surprise.
Yes, it's curious.

Tank

nobody@ipernity.com (tarboat) — Fri, 24 Jul 2026 08:30:36 +0000

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A few Furness Railway water tanks have survived along the Cumbrian Coast line. This one is alongside the crossing at Foxfield Station.

Creationism

nobody@ipernity.com (honeyj) — Thu, 16 Jul 2026 19:55:17 +0000

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How are you today, lord?
What's up, archangel?
It's about your people, lord.
Which people?
On Earth, lord. Remember it?
Yes. I was still experimenting with the creation thing back then.
Right. Well, it is becoming evident that the humans' time there is about up.
You think?
Yes. They've over-populated and stripped the planet with never-ending short-sighted greed.
Too bad for them. I gave them brains. Let them fix it.
But they can't agree on anything, lord.
Then they'll end up in the toilet, won't they?
What do you think about providing a little guidance?
Oh, ok. You can send a few messengers. Carry my word.
What should they tell humankind?
Just this: wise up or die. How's that?
Simple. Direct. Will they understand?
You mess with my trees, my lakes and rivers, watch your butt.
Yes, lord.
I am no supreme being to be fooled with, no way.
Of course, lord.
And only idiots crap in the bed in which they sleep. Now go. I'm busy working on a little 4th dimension thing.
Oh?
Yeah, they're gonna love it on Arcturus.
They will sing your praises, I'm sure.
Whatever. But those idiot humans? You tell them: they break it, they own it.
Yes lord.

Intermission

nobody@ipernity.com (honeyj) — Sun, 05 May 2019 22:07:32 +0000

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Attention!
At ease, men. I need a volunteer. Let's see. . . How about you?
Me sir?
Your name?
Parts, sir! Private Otto Parts.
Ok, Private, here's the deal. I need you to go behind enemy lines and establish contact with our agent. Can you do it?
Sir! Yes sir!
Once you do, you deliver this message to her.
Her, sir?
Yes! Is that a problem, Parts?
No sir. Not at all, sir.
Under no circumstances can this document fall into enemy hands, Parts! That is critical! Understood?!
Yes sir! But what if I'm, you know, captured? Sir?
You eat the message! Here it is.
But it's the size of a book! And it has. . .wow. Pictures.
Don't look at that part, Parts!
No sir! Sir, are those pictures of. . . of. . . . your. . .
Private Parts!
Yes, exactly, sir.
Did I just hear you ask me a question, Private?
No sir, Not me, sir.
Because you're not a complete idiot, are you Private?
Not completely, sir, no sir.

New Morning

nobody@ipernity.com (honeyj) — Tue, 14 Jul 2026 04:22:43 +0000

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Help you?
Yeah, I'm here for my truck.
That thing? About about time. It's been here a while.
Yeah, like 15 years.
Where you been?
Busy.
Doing what?
Improving my attitude.
How'd that work out for you?
Things might be looking up.
15 years. Musta needed a lot of improving.
Hey. Fuck you. I mean, It did. It certainly did.

No Hipsters

nobody@ipernity.com (honeyj) — Fri, 10 Jul 2026 19:55:42 +0000

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Where do you think you're going?
I'm here for the show, man.
Forget it. You ain't getting in.
Whaddya mean? I'm all dressed for the occasion.
Can't you read the sign? Anyway, that color scheme sucks. And turn that hat around. you look ridiculous.
Damn, man. That's harsh.
The symphony has its standards here, you know.
Yeah? Coulda fooled me.

Like a Dog

nobody@ipernity.com (honeyj) — Fri, 10 Jul 2026 03:43:12 +0000

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Where you going?
It's time. I gotta go.
Whaddya mean? It's almost midnight!
Yeah. It's a full moon. They're waiting.
Who?
My wolfen brothers . . I mean my homies. I mean, oh forget it, you don't wanna know. Don't forget to lock the door.
You be back tonight?
Depends. If you think you hear dogs howling, just go back to sleep. It might not be, you know, dogs.
Howling? At what?
The moon. I mean, uh, how should I know?
Ok I guess. But, hey, aren't you going to wear shoes?
Shoes? Tonight? Nah. I don't need shoes.

Half-Life

nobody@ipernity.com (honeyj) — Wed, 08 Jul 2026 04:03:45 +0000

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Herr Doktor, the shipment of isotopes you ordered is here.
Excellent, my boy! Bring it to me! Careful! It’s very unstable!
It is?
Oh yes. Fissionable in fact! Very dangerous! Check out my old high school if you don't believe me! I can't go back there again!
Yes, Doktor, but what’s it for?
Now let’s see. . . I mix one part nuclear fuel with one part isotope; a pinch of enriched uranium. Stir in some rare earths. . . Excuse me, boy. What did you say?
What are you making?
Well, it's not a salami sandwich, I can tell you. Unless a salami sandwich can destroy the world!
That would depend on the mustard, wouldn’t it, Doktor?
What? Yes! Ha ha! Of course! (Note to self: consider the molecular structure of mustard in support of my hypothesis. Science!)

Armored Division

nobody@ipernity.com (honeyj) — Tue, 07 Jul 2026 03:45:12 +0000

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Are you ready for a walk, Stanley?
I am, Edna, let's go.
Ok. I'll just put on my sandals.
Uh, actually, do you have work boots?
Work boots?
Preferably steel-toed. And a helmet.
To go for a walk?
It's just a suggestion, Edna.
Maybe I should grab a flak jacket too?
Armored, if you have one.
This walk sounds like it'll be dreamy.
That's one way to put it.

Safety First

nobody@ipernity.com (honeyj) — Sun, 05 Jul 2026 04:35:35 +0000

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C'mon, Garth.
Where to, Levon?
Got something I wanna show you. Take a look.
What am I looking at?
It's our new hideaway man! We can grab a few smokes in here and the boss won't know!
You sure? Looks just like the mess Manuel got buried under last month.
Don't worry! That was on the other side of the plant. It's totally safe here!.
Yeah? Ok, you sit under that beam. I'll be over here.
Ha ha! You're trippin' if you think I'm getting under that thing.
I thought you said it's safe.
That term may have a different meaning around here.
I'd say it has no meaning at all in this place.
You may have a point.