XTreme Posted October 15, 2021 Share Posted October 15, 2021 13 minutes ago, Earache said: Dunno if they ever filmed a scary movie at this house, but they should. hate to see it at night. Gotta say though, the lawn looks magnificent! Any way to get inside Eric? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earache Posted October 15, 2021 Author Share Posted October 15, 2021 Some of the other buildings that housed operating theaters, etc still look to be in good shape. Hard to fathom how many lobotomies were performed here.... 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTreme Posted October 15, 2021 Share Posted October 15, 2021 Just now, Earache said: Hard to fathom how many lobotomies were performed here.... Perhaps that's where @Six30 had his done? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earache Posted October 15, 2021 Author Share Posted October 15, 2021 And for the "patients" that didn't make it, we have a private cemetery out behind the place. No names on the markers, just numbers. The final disrespect to the mentally ill that lived here. There are 5 or 6 of these cemeteries on the grounds, located on different hills behind the Asylum... 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earache Posted October 15, 2021 Author Share Posted October 15, 2021 Kind of a depressing place to be. Markers are all of pretty low quality, uniform in size and badly worn despite not being all that old. They'll soon fade away. Some of the large markers were placed by family members after the Asylum was closed. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earache Posted October 15, 2021 Author Share Posted October 15, 2021 Tomorrow, Saturday, is an off the bike day as we look at some real estate in the area. Might get some pics of that but won't bore you with them. Sunday I'm headed south for 500 miles to Tennessee. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earache Posted October 15, 2021 Author Share Posted October 15, 2021 20 minutes ago, XTreme said: Any way to get inside Eric? Kick a window open and walk in. We used to go up the fire escapes when I was a kid and go in that way. They look to be boarded up now though. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six30 Posted October 15, 2021 Share Posted October 15, 2021 26 minutes ago, XTreme said: Perhaps that's where @Six30 had his done? Twat 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DesmoDog Posted October 16, 2021 Share Posted October 16, 2021 11 hours ago, Earache said: Just before reaching my destination, had to sit on the freeway for an hour while they cleaned up an accident . Temperature was now 85F / 30C with high humidity. I was roasting.. Yeah... Eric "rides" from Colorado to Ohio in two days, and 1000 miles into the trip he shows a huge enclosed trailer that just HAPPENS to be from... COLORADO. Yeah, sure, he rode all the way... uh huh... 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earache Posted October 16, 2021 Author Share Posted October 16, 2021 2 hours ago, DesmoDog said: Yeah... Eric "rides" from Colorado to Ohio in two days, and 1000 miles into the trip he shows a huge enclosed trailer that just HAPPENS to be from... COLORADO. Yeah, sure, he rode all the way... uh huh... Fucker, That was in Knightstown, Indiana - near exit 109. Place was a mess. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTreme Posted October 16, 2021 Share Posted October 16, 2021 9 hours ago, Earache said: Kind of a depressing place to be. Markers are all of pretty low quality, uniform in size and badly worn despite not being all that old. They'll soon fade away. Some of the large markers were placed by family members after the Asylum was closed. Now that really is Dark Motorcycling! @yen_powell.......Eric's on the graveyard shift! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earache Posted October 18, 2021 Author Share Posted October 18, 2021 Spent yesterday riding from east central Ohio to Knoxville, Tennessee . Pretty cold day as the temp high was around 55F / 12C. Still, the Sun was out so it wasn't too bad. 475 miles on the day but a crap average... 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earache Posted October 18, 2021 Author Share Posted October 18, 2021 I love the architecture of the homes in Appalachia - some really elegant homes and also the sturdy Federal style of homes. Some are really well kept and nice... 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earache Posted October 18, 2021 Author Share Posted October 18, 2021 And, of course, some are not so well kept. It'd be fun to restore these to their former glory..... er 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earache Posted October 18, 2021 Author Share Posted October 18, 2021 The leaves seemed to be turning more the further south I got -odd. This was in Virginia... 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earache Posted October 18, 2021 Author Share Posted October 18, 2021 Cool views of the valley below.... 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earache Posted October 18, 2021 Author Share Posted October 18, 2021 Nice colors on the hills... 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earache Posted October 18, 2021 Author Share Posted October 18, 2021 Today will be spent riding around Knoxville , (once it warms up), Deal's Gap area, Foothills Parkway - all of my old haunts in the area. Pics to follow.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boboneleg Posted October 18, 2021 Share Posted October 18, 2021 15 minutes ago, Earache said: Nice colors on the hills... Looks like Autumn is here. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earache Posted October 18, 2021 Author Share Posted October 18, 2021 6 minutes ago, boboneleg said: Looks like Autumn is here. Back home we went directly from Summer to Winter. It's snowed an additional 6 inches since I left with more expected this week. Dunno how I'm gonna get the bike home at this point. Hopefully it will melt by Thursday. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTreme Posted October 18, 2021 Share Posted October 18, 2021 46 minutes ago, Earache said: And, of course, some are not so well kept. It'd be fun to restore these to their formal glory... Those look a lot like Brit houses! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earache Posted October 18, 2021 Author Share Posted October 18, 2021 16 minutes ago, XTreme said: Those look a lot like Brit houses! Screens were all torn out and lots of shit lying in the yards, crappy low income housing here. But could be really nice if it was worth fixing them - which it isn't. A fix would costs $75,000 and then you'd have a nice house worth $50,000. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catteeclan Posted October 18, 2021 Share Posted October 18, 2021 3 hours ago, XTreme said: Those look a lot like Brit houses! If you meant architecturally I'd agree. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earache Posted October 18, 2021 Author Share Posted October 18, 2021 Perfect day of riding today! Weather was nice and roads were not crowded. Had a fantastic time! Tennessee / North Carolina riding is kinda like riding in the Lake District and Peak District combined, add in a National Forest and multiplied in size - without the crowds..... 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earache Posted October 18, 2021 Author Share Posted October 18, 2021 Guys in the boat were hauling their hunting dogs (wild boar and bear) back to their trucks. Funny to hear the dogs all howling as the boat went along the water.... 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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