The developer put up a sign, mowed down some trees, cut a few roads into the land… and went Tango Uniform. The banks are trying to get their money — all their money — from a prospective buyer. I got two words: Fat. Chance. I suppose if they hold on long enough, they’ll get it… but in the meantime, they’ll be on the hook for the property taxes. Meanwhile, it’s an attractive nuisance of sorts: people hunt the place, and I’ve been sorely tempted to ride the motorcycle in and spin a few doughnuts. Last year, the cops busted some Gwinnett County folks who had started farming the former farmland… unfortunately, their crop was “a green leafy substance” aka The Evil Weed. Seems like most of the drug and gang issues we have here involve a Gwinnett County connection, although that didn’t cross my mind at all when I set the action (at least the early action) of White Pickups there.
Speaking of plants and weeds, the fall wildflowers/weeds are doing their thing now:
I took these during a walk yesterday afternoon, as well as the overgrown sign, using the new 100-300mm lens. A couple little girls bouncing on a trampoline in the front yard stopped to talk to me and ask me what I was doing. I figured a parental type would be shortly outside, wondering what strange man was talking to their kids, but I was spared a potential grilling and went on my way.
Mason had his first-month checkup yesterday. He’s gained nearly 3 pounds, and is pretty healthy beyond the usual infantile afflictions. He has thrush, which looks like some milk got stuck to his tongue, but it’s already responding to the medication and right now his biggest problem is constipation. That’s pretty miserable for everyone within earshot, but fortunately it’s starting to (ahem) pass. He’s one of the most enthusiastic babies I’ve ever fed… I recorded some of the noises he makes when he’s chowing on the bottle. Have a listen…
And right now, he’s “sound” asleep. I hope he forgives me for this when he’s older.
Cool Mason sounds! He does sound enthusiastic!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Boran.
ReplyDeleteits good to see land reclaimed back from developers, though who knows what will happen long term?
ReplyDeleteHello Crafty! It's likely the place will eventually sell to another developer, but it might be a long time the way the economy is going here. The roadbed they cut is still clear, so I don't know if it was chemically treated or there's ongoing maintenance.
ReplyDeleteI know the local farmers would like to see someone farming it, but with land prices the way they are (and farm incomes the way they are) I doubt it will happen unless squatters take it over.