Robert Jones Posted October 26, 2011 Report Posted October 26, 2011 Home was built in 1960. This thing was in the back yard. I don't think it serves any purpose, maybe a lawn ornament. Heavy. I think the name is Hickinbotham. Click to Enlarge 77.61 KB Click to Enlarge 73.16 KB
Nolan Kienitz Posted October 26, 2011 Report Posted October 26, 2011 Rob, It is a portal entrance to the "other side". [:-censore
allseason Posted October 26, 2011 Report Posted October 26, 2011 Many many years ago some towns here in northern NJ had trash bins built into the ground, they looked similar to that. Pain in the ass for the g-men as they had to lift the bags out. Keeps your s--t cool though.
Inspectorjoe Posted October 26, 2011 Report Posted October 26, 2011 I don't think it's an incinerator or composter, as they both need air. And any in-ground trash receptacle I've seen has been flush with the ground and has a foot pedal on the hinge side to lift the lid. You don't need to clamp down a garbage can lid with five dogs. You did open it, didn't you Rob?
Robert Jones Posted October 26, 2011 Author Report Posted October 26, 2011 I did attempt to open it and it would not budge. It was located at the back corner of the lot, right up against the back fence.
Nolan Kienitz Posted October 26, 2011 Report Posted October 26, 2011 I did attempt to open it and it would not budge. It was located at the back corner of the lot, right up against the back fence. The aliens (err ... folks, people ... whatever) on the other side had it locked from their side as well. They were not ready for you!! YET ! [:-bigeyes
Robert Jones Posted October 26, 2011 Author Report Posted October 26, 2011 Damn it. I am soooo ready to visit. Watched movies like Paul and X-Files, so I think I am a bit educated on the alien way of life.
AHI in AR Posted October 26, 2011 Report Posted October 26, 2011 It's the "good" end of a torpedo tube! Seriously, though, I'd bet anything that its intended use had NOTHING to do with an installation in a yard.
Bill Kibbel Posted October 27, 2011 Report Posted October 27, 2011 I'm quite sure it's a hatch from a ship.
Tom Raymond Posted October 27, 2011 Report Posted October 27, 2011 I bet it would have popped right open if had a sonic screwdriver. Every HI should carry one.
Nolan Kienitz Posted October 27, 2011 Report Posted October 27, 2011 I bet it would have popped right open if had a sonic screwdriver. Every HI should carry one. They are only ~ $25.00 And available here: Sonic Screwdriver Click to Enlarge 6.07?KB
Richard Moore Posted October 27, 2011 Report Posted October 27, 2011 "The presence and/or condition of buried oil tankers is beyond the scope of this home inspection...etc, etc."
Robert Jones Posted October 27, 2011 Author Report Posted October 27, 2011 Yes a buried oil tanker on the Kent east hill, I wasn't even thinking;)
Richard Moore Posted October 27, 2011 Report Posted October 27, 2011 Ah...Kent! Then it's more likely to be a whole buried train. Click to Enlarge 39.38 KB
ericwlewis Posted October 29, 2011 Report Posted October 29, 2011 I'm surprised there aren't any Lost fans out there commenting about "The Hatch" http://lost.wikia.com/wiki/The_Hatch
Brad Manor Posted November 1, 2011 Report Posted November 1, 2011 Speaking as a guy who spends more time inspecting ships than houses these days, I agree with Mr. Kibbel. Hickinbotham Bros. was an American shipbuilder. -B
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