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Monday Morning Mystery 051412
What is this, where is this, and what's the point? (Suggested by John Workman at some point in the past year — thanks, John!)
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I have always used them to hang my backpack, and have been grateful for them.
But should I ever get a scope, I will remember this! -
Charley West asked Mike Limatola if he would build
these (three) so that he and other birders with
Scopes can attach them so that people would not trip
On the tripod legs. They are on the Pirie Platform. But I
Like John’s explanation better. Penny Whitlock
Glen Rock -
Thanks for putting this up, Jim. Yes, it looks like a small shelf. About the right size for holding a shot glass while watching for Snipe. It must have something to do with the secret birding ceremonies known only to the early morning regulars of the Hour on the Tower. We should send an anthropologist up there.
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julie mccall
I have always used them to hang my backpack, and have been grateful for them.
But should I ever get a scope, I will remember this!
Penny Whitlock
Charley West asked Mike Limatola if he would build
these (three) so that he and other birders with
Scopes can attach them so that people would not trip
On the tripod legs. They are on the Pirie Platform. But I
Like John’s explanation better. Penny Whitlock
Glen Rock
John Workman
Thanks for putting this up, Jim. Yes, it looks like a small shelf. About the right size for holding a shot glass while watching for Snipe. It must have something to do with the secret birding ceremonies known only to the early morning regulars of the Hour on the Tower. We should send an anthropologist up there.