naturegirl Report post Posted June 22, 2012 I came across this while scouting this week. I'm not sure what it is. It appears to have been there awhile by looking at the aged wood. The top is closed. The only opening is the covered hole on the side. The only thing I can think of is maybe a bat house?? Doesn't make much since though with where I found it. Any ideas? TIA Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
THE RIFLEMAN Report post Posted June 22, 2012 Cactus Whiskey Distiller! They are made right here in Northfork! LOL Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
naturegirl Report post Posted June 23, 2012 apparently there is more than one of these contraptions in the same general area according to another member here. Amanda.. quimby...anyone? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coach Report post Posted June 23, 2012 Cactus Whiskey Distiller! They are made right here in Northfork! LOL Is that a link? I can't get it to go anywhere. Would love to know more about this. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CouesWhitetail Report post Posted June 23, 2012 Not sure what it is, but it's definitely not a bat house.....the bats would cook inside that thing! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tjhunt2 Report post Posted June 23, 2012 Could it be an old bee hive? Got me puzzled. TJ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snapshot Report post Posted June 23, 2012 So how many of you are trying to google it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
naturegirl Report post Posted June 23, 2012 me me me!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
THE RIFLEMAN Report post Posted June 25, 2012 Not sure what it is, but it's definitely not a bat house.....the bats would cook inside that thing! IIt also will distill bats - This is how Bacardi is made! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
prowlerMan Report post Posted June 25, 2012 Something to do with mining? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lance Report post Posted June 25, 2012 Is the bottom open if you lifted it off the platform? Maybe a solar heater for what ever they wanted to heat up inside? if the bottom is open, you could place a water container in there with a spout. But if there are several in one area....what else might need heated up and able to release out that spout area? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AverageJoe Report post Posted June 25, 2012 I am thinking maybe an old way to measure snowfall/ snowpack??? Since it is up high on a platform. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
naturegirl Report post Posted June 25, 2012 top is closed with metal and bottom is screwed to plywood platform. I guess I didn't think through the bat thing with the sun. the "spout" one would think is used to let something either enter or exit the canister (for lack of a better word) or why go through the effort of having the spout. I'm thinking of sending the pic to someone I know at G&F. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
