Abandoned Home

I figured it would be best to make the first exploration post the mugs original home.

Set on a service road on the St. Catharines/Niagara on the Lake border, lies an abandoned Motel with an abandoned home out front.

My best guess is that whom ever owned this home was either the owner of the motel, or the manager/grounds keeper. Behind the motel, there is a small trailer park consisting of about 10 trailers. I would guess that only 4 of these are still occupied.

I did a quick walk around of the home, and found a point of easy entry in the rear. Great that it was easy, and even better that it was a back entrance, which gave me coverage from the close road and passing traffic. As mentioned in my first post, my entrance took me directly up a short stair case to the kitchen. This is where I first saw the mug and was blown away by just how literal the text on the mug actually was.

After a full investigation of the home, I came to the conclusion that the occupant died in the home, or was close to death in the home. My reasoning behind this was the evidence that was presented. There was a hospital bed instead of your standard box spring and matress, as well as a bag of depends with only a couple missing. I believe that the occupant had some sort of home care in his or her last days.
There was a lot of articles left behind. It looked as if family had come in, taken what they wanted, and left what didn't interest them behind. I am glad the mug didn't interest them, as this blog would never exist if it had been removed.
From pictures, phone books and magazines in the home, it appears that the last year it was occupied was 1996.

All in all, it wasn't the most exciting urban explore, but it has started a saga, which I plan to continue and keep up with on a regular basis for your reading and viewing pleasures.

"The Abandoned Home"


"The Original find and location of the mug"