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I pretty sure these two prairie dogs were youngsters rough housing with each other. They spend 5 minutes restling and chasing each other around.
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Virginia City, Montana
In 1863, life could not have been very easy in Virginia City, Montana, but when gold was discovered in Alder Gulch the lure of new found wealth brought as many as 10,000 folks in to participate in their share of the wealth. They came from far and wide, and it seemed no distance was too far to travel! And Virginia City became the center of one of America's richest gold mining areas. "The mining districts of Alder Gulch produced and estimated $50 million in gold, although some historians believe that number is too low, and place the total value at around $150 million." Make shift housing was built by the hundreds, and were barely enough to keep one dry in the summer, and warm in the winter, but they became home for the most hardy. And along with those who worked the rivers and streams and the mines lusting for their share of the windfall there came the bandits and the highwaymen who chose the less legal and less physical way to garner "their share of the wealth." Stagecoach robberies were common, and the risk was high for the travelers who chose that means of transportation, often with their pockets and bags bulging with the newly found precious metal. Fights, brawls, lootings, and even murders were common, and it finally took a dedicated group of vigilantes to quell the crime rate. And when the suspected criminals and thieves were found and captured there'd often be a short path to the gallows with no trial or lawyers to intervene.
Mining and exploration in Virginia City remained somewhat active for nearly a century after the initial find, but over time the yields became less and less. With time, the once booming area population of nearly 10,000 dwindled to what it is today. As of the 2021 count, the population of Virginia City had shrunk to 223 people. And with those few remaining folks lies the remnants and machines and surviving buildings from those boom times. Albeit considered still an active city, most today would considered it a ghost town, and by most standards, it is just that.
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Cavendish Road, a street in Markyate village (Hertfordshire) flanked by 1930s semi-detached homes. For "first-time buyers", this type of home used to be affordable and, therefore, the first step on the "housing ladder". In today's Britain, however, and in may parts of Europe in fact, young people are increasingly unable to afford the purchase of even small homes as prices have rocketed. Renting such homes is not only expensive, perhaps even more expensive than paying off a mortgage, it also prevents young people from ever getting on the housing ladder. Dreams and expectations remain unfulfilled. And for that, we all will have to pay a price. Leica M8, Voigtlaender NC 1.4/35 (polariser).
CP grain empties 318-144 continues its gradual climb up the Elk River Valley through the incredibly scenic mountain town of Fernie, BC.
Fernie is one of those rare places where no matter which way you face, the mountain scenery will take your breath away. Apparently many other have noticed this also, as there are several large housing development projects starting and ongoing in town. This oft photographed angle was at the periphery of a construction project when I shot this in late May of 2025. Hopefully the view remains, unobstructed today and in the future.
This is a great location to take pictures of Half Dome. This view shows the meadow that has Half Dome on it East side. I looked online and found that this housing is for Park employees, but I'm not sure who qualifies to get them. What a view to wake up to every morning! Of course you could also watch the sun set with your favorite beverage.
Ok, a hostel on stilts.
With a great difference between high and low tide levels all properties on the River Gamboa protect themselves by being built on a lattice foundation.
Build typical Dutch family housing from the 50ties. Normally in rows of 4 to 6. I did only two.
An example
www.bd.nl/den-bosch-vught/woningen-hintham-brandveilig-ma...
Pictures of the interior:
Few interesting facts Google told me....
Where are people moving to Sacramento from?
•Across the nation, 3% of homebuyers searched to move into Sacramento from outside metros. San Francisco homebuyers searched to move into Sacramento more than any other metro followed by Fresno and Houston.
•To date, nearly 14,000 families have moved to the Sacramento area from the San Francisco/Bay area.
Where are people from Sacramento moving to?
•63% of Sacramento homebuyers searched to stay within the Sacramento metropolitan area. Boise was the most popular destination among Sacramento homebuyers followed by Dallas and Portland.
The average cost of a house (4 bedroom/2.5 bath; 1678 s/f) is listing for selling for $530,000 in what is considered one of the “better” neighborhoods (low crime rate and above average school rating). Which puts the monthly payments around $3500 + per month.
I have been saying for years now, If I had to buy a house now, I would never be able to be a homeowner. Living in an apartment is just as outpriced as well. Average 2 bedroom apartment is running about $2200 per month. And our gas prices are just as crazy, averaging $4.50 for regular unleaded.
In Lincoln, CA where this photo was taken is just outside of Sacramento in the adjoining county. The housing market for the same size house is about 50-75K more.
My hope is things will get better.