"Jagvar" (Jagvar)
04/10/2015 at 12:02 • Filed to: None
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"Jagvar" (Jagvar)
04/10/2015 at 12:02 • Filed to: None | 7
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I have a fascination with old, forgotten places, and a couple of weeks ago, I explored this abandoned farmhouse in Virginia. Someone who lived there liked Harleys a LOT. There were motorcycle posters and magazines all over the house. Judging from the calendars, food labels, and phone books I found, the place has been abandoned for about 15 years. It's amazing how quickly a place goes to crap once people stop maintaining it.
It's rare that I find places intact, and this one was no exception. It looks like it's been thoroughly vandalized by kids. Still neat to check out, even if there wasn't much left behind. I'm always on the lookout for old cars, but haven't found any since the collapsed church in Maryland with the '58 Rambler Six and '60 Chevrolet Biscayne.
TheHondaBro
> Jagvar
04/10/2015 at 12:05 |
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NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO
MonkeePuzzle
> Jagvar
04/10/2015 at 12:06 |
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proof, Jagvar isn't kidding when he says he goes barefoot EVERYWHERE
William Byrd
> Jagvar
04/10/2015 at 12:07 |
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Good Lord, what happened here?
CB
> Jagvar
04/10/2015 at 12:07 |
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It's very cool and all (although that sink looks like it has blood on it), but for the love of the gods and all that is holy why was that guy barefoot?
EDIT: Yes, I understand that it's Jagvar (everyone knows he loves going barefoot and hates shoes). Your comments are appreciated and unnecessary.
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William Byrd
> MonkeePuzzle
04/10/2015 at 12:07 |
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It's definitely a thing.
R Saldana [|Oo|======|oO|] - BTC/ETH/LTC Prophet
> Jagvar
04/10/2015 at 12:07 |
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What's the market listing for this house at right now? And in what county? I'm going to assume it is listed at least 300k over what is should be worth. So tree-fiddy?
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MonkeePuzzle
> Jagvar
04/10/2015 at 12:08 |
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Jagvar
> CB
04/10/2015 at 12:09 |
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I don't like shoes, so I don't wear 'em. Simple as that. Don't worry, I've had my tetanus shots. ;)
There was (fake) blood in spots throughout the house. Looks like kids used the place as a "haunted house" one Halloween.
bob and john
> CB
04/10/2015 at 12:10 |
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its jagvar. he doesnt do shoes.
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CB
> Jagvar
04/10/2015 at 12:10 |
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(*internal screaming intensifies*)
And those damned kids not cleaning up after themselves.
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Jagvar
> William Byrd
04/10/2015 at 12:11 |
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It was spray paint, I checked. There was also this.
TwinCharged - Is Now UK Opponaut
> CB
04/10/2015 at 12:11 |
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It's just Jagvar, he prefers the natural way.
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CB
> bob and john
04/10/2015 at 12:11 |
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I know that ( everyone knows that), but seriously, always wear shoes when exploring abandoned buildings.
iNvDrZiM
> Jagvar
04/10/2015 at 12:11 |
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...E ME!!!
Snuze: Needs another Swede
> Jagvar
04/10/2015 at 12:13 |
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Where do you find these places?
PushToStart
> MonkeePuzzle
04/10/2015 at 12:14 |
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he's a much braver man than I. No way in hell I'd go through that place barefoot.
Milky
> Jagvar
04/10/2015 at 12:14 |
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You'd love Detroit.
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Jagvar
> R Saldana [|Oo|======|oO|] - BTC/ETH/LTC Prophet
04/10/2015 at 12:14 |
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It's in Linden, Virginia. Not quite sure whether I was in Fauquier or Warren County. It was right on the line.
Now what's the land worth? Probably not a ton. If it were closer to DC, it would be a different story.
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Jagvar
> Milky
04/10/2015 at 12:15 |
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I loved it when I went in January! I took plenty of photos of the old Packard plant.
RockThrillz89
> Jagvar
04/10/2015 at 12:18 |
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I have a fascination with old, forgotten places [and a devil may care attitude towards hookworms and tetanus]...
Just kidding. That is really fascinating.
Just curious though, is what you're doing not trespassing? I really don't care if it is as long as you aren't doing any damage and it really has just been abandoned; don't think I'm trying to cast shade (or whatever the hell those people on Gawker say). And how do you find these places?
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William Byrd
> Jagvar
04/10/2015 at 12:18 |
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LOL, that's horrifying. Where in VA was this, pretty awesome.
You going to C&C tomorrow?
Jcarr
> Jagvar
04/10/2015 at 12:19 |
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There used to be a couple abandoned houses around where I live (they've since been torn down). When we were in high school we'd go out and film our own horror movies there. It was stupid, but so much fun.
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Jagvar
> MonkeePuzzle
04/10/2015 at 12:19 |
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Yippee ki-yay, motherf****r.
SidewaysOnDirt still misses Bowie
> Jagvar
04/10/2015 at 12:20 |
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BLOOD!
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Jagvar
> Snuze: Needs another Swede
04/10/2015 at 12:21 |
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Sometimes I just head out into the countryside with my camera looking for cool spots to do photography. Other times I'm out there hiking or visiting wineries and I just find them by accident. In those cases, I make a mental note to return later with my camera.
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Jagvar
> RockThrillz89
04/10/2015 at 12:25 |
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Technically, yes. I do try to be respectful of the property. I take only pictures, and leave only footprints. I also never force my way into a place. I only venture in if a door's wide open.
I tend to find these places when I'm out hiking, or cruising around wine country. Occasionally, I'll go off of tips from photographer friends who know the area.
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Jagvar
> William Byrd
04/10/2015 at 12:26 |
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It was in Linden, VA. A small farming community about an hour outside of DC.
Yep, I'm planning on being at Katie's tomorrow! See you there?
Party-vi
> Jagvar
04/10/2015 at 12:28 |
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The balls you must have to wander around vacant property while barefoot. Good on you.
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William Byrd
> Jagvar
04/10/2015 at 12:29 |
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Ah ok. Pretty interesting, sort of like peeking into someones life. Previous life I guess.
Yep, be there at 6am with bells on. Actually filming some www.rightfootdown.com stuff there tomorrow.
Tohru
> CB
04/10/2015 at 12:42 |
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It's Jagvar, he's special.
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Jagvar
> Party-vi
04/10/2015 at 12:46 |
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Honestly, I'm very good at watching where I step.
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Party-vi
> Jagvar
04/10/2015 at 12:48 |
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You seem to be treading carefully.
Also, dem calves tho.
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Jagvar
> Party-vi
04/10/2015 at 12:50 |
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Running, hiking, soccer. :)
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R Saldana [|Oo|======|oO|] - BTC/ETH/LTC Prophet
> Jagvar
04/10/2015 at 13:01 |
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Hmm, well it will be scooped by a developer for pennies I am sure. i once spent a night in Rappahannock County. That is all I care to say about that experience. And I often used to drive from North Carolina to NYC and Philly in years past while chasing......things and stuff. I canhonestly say, I have ZERO desire to go to D.C. or to even visit Virginia in general (I know D.C. is not in VA but you get my point I am sure) after those horrible, stressful drives through on the interstate at 60 mph.
desertdog5051
> Jagvar
04/10/2015 at 13:04 |
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Did you go down into the basement?
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MonkeePuzzle
> PushToStart
04/10/2015 at 13:07 |
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#Needles
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Jagvar
> desertdog5051
04/10/2015 at 13:12 |
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For the life of me, I couldn't find one. I looked all over for a door, inside and out.
Rico
> Jagvar
04/10/2015 at 13:57 |
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Damn barefoot soccer must be crazy
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Jagvar
> Rico
04/10/2015 at 14:06 |
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It's a lot of fun!
ranwhenparked
> Jagvar
04/10/2015 at 17:43 |
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Chances are that place wasn't in the best of shape to begin with when people were still living there, so the decay probably had a bit of a head start. That said, it doesn't take much. Once the roof starts failing, you can kiss the ceilings good bye, and the freeze/thaw cycles make short work of the rest of the plaster.