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Heh, good one Frida.

And now the world knows that I spelled "flooring incorrectly.

The wooden blocks were used for several reasons, First, and foremost they absorbed shock much better than concrete and when expensive castings were dropped they didn't fracture. Second, when damaged they were easy and inexpensive to replace when compared to repairs to other types of florring. Third, they were very easy to walk on and anyone who has spent his/her life in a mill that had floors like these preferred walking on them rather than concrete. Sadly, this third reason wasn't nearly as important as the first or second.

With a 90 degree angle some patients can shimee up the wall. The wider angle prevents patients from climbing the walls.

Nobody was admitted to the transition unit. right off the street as it were. Admissions went to ironically enough the admission unit. which was 1 floor up. Respectable hospital? It was a state hospital. You were not admitted because you had options. You were at the end of the line hospitalization wise. As far as showers. Every one got them. #1 because we checked for scars, injuries and possible vermin . #2 you'd be surprised how much contraband we'd find. #3 for the protection of the other patients. You may claim you were clean, you may have lied, been full of crotch crickets. They are unbelievably contagious. We'd rather take our chances of offending your dignity. than letting critters spread. Besides scooter you are not the first person who claimed they were clean. We didn't believe the others either. That's the crux of it all we had to be concerned with the whole of the place rather than the individual. It not easy to manage 25 or so peoples human rights with out treading on someone's individual rights. we'd rather err on the side of safety for the masses. Because our main mission was to provide safe emphasis on the safe place. Besides if you main bitch was you got a late shower...

The dirt and rub marks tell of use without cleaning or someone confined to the chair a long time. Sad and creepy at the same time. A great picture that, for me, captured a bit of the life someone experienced there.

not really sure, obviously soon. the front of
the building is starting to cave in. I would
guess they would like to start pouring new
foundations in the spring, and there is
obviously alot to demo before they can do that. as well as
terraforming the new layout, etc. which could be done in winter. I am guessing the very
latest they could do this and be on schedule
would be early January. So perhaps between now and Christmas. But who knows. Things
like this move slow, and common sense would dictate that after the holidays would be a typical time when it would not draw as much
negative attention or coverage.
Also demo-ing in the hot weather is alot more
unpleasant and difficult. so...soon...

she is a comin down.....

i've been seeing photos of halcyon on tons
of sites now, a zillion in the last year alone,
none of them approach the kickass-ness
of Motts's , not even close.

Having lurked for, yikes...years and having read pretty much everything on the site, I find Lynne's postings to hugely informative. I read 'em all. I admire her tenacity in the face of the pervasive (shame, really) tendency to assume the worst and react viscerally. Yes, it's human to react so but it's also wise to gain an understanding of the entire picture before letting the ol' knee-jerk.

I realise that some folks quite enjoy being spooked and scared and "creeped out" whilst others seem to almost romaticise the darker side of humanity. I tend to accept its existence, that it does exist and do whatever I can to counter that darkness and encourage light.

Might be my age here (like Lynne...dirt came after me) but I've learned to look at the entirety of an issue. Lynne has said it far better than I ever could and she's spot on with respect to *US* bearing a great deal of responsibility for some of these issues. Funding matters hugely. And with sufficient funding, those who would abuse and denigrate could be replaced so fast their heads would swim.

I'm an American who now lives in a European country and some of the differences I see with respect to health care in general and care for the disabled (mentally/physically) and the *attitude* is astounding. There is a sense here of responsibility for caring for those who do not have what "we" do and I am quite glad to see that.

Good on ya, Lynne and all the others who do that which so many of us could not begin to do. And keep on "preaching" because there are entirely too many who still aren't hearing.

DAH

OMG THAT IS HYSTERICAL!!! HAHAHAHAHA!

I love all these photos, but this one grabs me somehow - the chair seems like an organic, living thing. Stunning work.

Yes Nance,

A fire started in the Shore DInner Hall and now they are rebuilding a gated community on it.

Sad, huh? = (

Ahhh, it was so good to see new pics of Rocky Point (thank you), but sad to see it in this state.

I can still remember riding the swings and my jelly shoe coming off and hitting someone in the head. lol

Good times, that park and all it's fun is definitely missed by all Rhode Islanders!

You know, I think it looks better collasped. Although it shows decay that may be taking hte place too quickly, I love it!

Although I never eeally liked warm colors, I think I may have just changed my mind. Excellent shot

great shot, i really like your work!