This is Really Weird!

NoBozo · 03-08-2010, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by SS-194

Well i sure did enjoy reading the thread about the lights on Rattlsnakes Mtn.
I skied out to the Island this past weekend and Sunday we hiked to the top.
And not to ruin anyones fun but yes there is 4 pieces or rebar formed into a triangle with 3 solar collectors and a string of Christmas lights. It faces west kinda towards Gunstock. The rebar is wrapped in green tape maybe to help hide it in the daylight,I don't know. But It sure was an adventure for my 12 year old to go up the Mtn with a mission. No signs of Aliens. I think she was hoping on finding Edward from Twighlight though.

That thing could still be some sort of Beacon for the Mother Ship to home in on.. or maybe to draw energy out of the mountain. I HOPE you didn't Touch it...

NB

SS-194 · 03-08-2010, 04:21 PM

oh no i did not touch it. Maybe we can keep this our little secret. Keep people wondering

Rattlesnake Gal · 03-08-2010, 05:48 PM

Thanks for posting your adventure for us to enjoy SS-194! It's just great.

Thank yous also go to DRH and Quilt Lady for bringing this fun to us in the first place.

I can't wait to get back to the island!!!

Now if we can only solve the mystery of What is this Stone Structure?

riverat · 03-09-2010, 09:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Rattlesnake Gal

Thanks for posting your adventure for us to enjoy SS-194! It's just great.

Thank yous also go to DRH and Quilt Lady for bringing this fun to us in the first place.

I can't wait to get back to the island!!!

Now if we can only solve the mystery of What is this Stone Structure?

Is this a faulty Silo on Three Mile Island?

BlackCatIslander · 03-09-2010, 12:15 PM

Although it is hard to find in history books, New England farmers were quite inventive. This was a precursor to the Nike missile sites that surrounded major cities in the late 50's. It probably was for the defence of Laconia and was erected when it appeared that we would be at war with England in the early 1800's. You dump several barrels of gunpowder down the stack and then pick up all the boulders that farmers would donate and place them on top of the powder and ignite!

offmycloud · 03-09-2010, 12:28 PM

That is correct - if you measure the angle of the silo it is precisely targeted at a likely approach/camping area for British troops south of Laconia. The amount of charge loaded would determine the distance. The abundance of glacial rocks in the area provided plenty of ammo.

Gearhead · 03-09-2010, 01:33 PM

Methinks there's a king on Governor's Island.

Just Sold · 03-08-2010, 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by SS-194

oh no i did not touch it. Maybe we can keep this our little secret. Keep people wondering

Someone was very creative! Wonder just how long it was there before DRH & Quilt Lady saw it.

Since it has now been discovered watch and see if it disapears soon or after ice out. It would just add to the mystery.

CL 240 LS · 03-11-2010, 10:00 PM

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Originally Posted by SS-194

oh no i did not touch it. Maybe we can keep this our little secret. Keep people wondering

How about some pictures, after all your effort to get out there I was hoping you didn't forget your camera.

SS-194 · 03-12-2010, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by CL 240 LS

How about some pictures, after all your effort to get out there I was hoping you didn't forget your camera.

Well as an owner of a photo lab I am ashamed to say, I did not have a camera with me

RI Swamp Yankee · 03-08-2010, 11:53 PM

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Originally Posted by NoBozo

That thing could still be some sort of Beacon for the Mother Ship to home in on.. ..

Shhhhh .......

03-08-2010, 04:21 PM	#2
SS-194 Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Nottingham NH Posts: 13 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 1 Post	touch it ??? oh no i did not touch it. Maybe we can keep this our little secret. Keep people wondering

03-08-2010, 05:48 PM	#3
Rattlesnake Gal Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Central NH Posts: 5,252 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 1,451 Thanked 1,349 Times in 475 Posts	Thanks for Solving the Mystery! Thanks for posting your adventure for us to enjoy SS-194! It's just great. Thank yous also go to DRH and Quilt Lady for bringing this fun to us in the first place. I can't wait to get back to the island!!! Now if we can only solve the mystery of What is this Stone Structure?

03-09-2010, 12:15 PM	#5
BlackCatIslander Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 201 Thanks: 52 Thanked 17 Times in 11 Posts	It is a colonial period missile silo Although it is hard to find in history books, New England farmers were quite inventive. This was a precursor to the Nike missile sites that surrounded major cities in the late 50's. It probably was for the defence of Laconia and was erected when it appeared that we would be at war with England in the early 1800's. You dump several barrels of gunpowder down the stack and then pick up all the boulders that farmers would donate and place them on top of the powder and ignite!

03-09-2010, 12:28 PM	#6
offmycloud Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Chicago IL and Moultonborough Posts: 165 Thanks: 3 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	Missile silo That is correct - if you measure the angle of the silo it is precisely targeted at a likely approach/camping area for British troops south of Laconia. The amount of charge loaded would determine the distance. The abundance of glacial rocks in the area provided plenty of ammo.

03-09-2010, 01:33 PM	#7
Gearhead Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Alton Posts: 166 Thanks: 13 Thanked 19 Times in 8 Posts	Check Mate Methinks there's a king on Governor's Island.