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Old 5/21/09, 1:39 AM
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I saw this metal object in the attic of a house I recently inspected. Any thoughts as to what this may be would be greatly appreciated.

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Old 5/21/09, 2:15 AM
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Don't touch it!

It seems like an antenna...



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Old 5/21/09, 2:18 AM
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Old 5/21/09, 2:43 AM
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That is what I thought as well. It is interesting place to store the antennae...I must say




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You guys must be too young to remember TV antennas. That's what it is.



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Old 5/21/09, 9:37 PM
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Common around here in attics. I have one in my attic.
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Old 5/21/09, 10:24 PM
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I'm either in the twilight zone or I'm getting old...maybe both! Any idea what this strange object is Jonathan?

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Old 5/22/09, 6:42 PM
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I'm either in the twilight zone or I'm getting old...maybe both! Any idea what this strange object is Jonathan?
That's funny Mike.

Many times, these are in the attic due to city ordinances, HOA rules, or simply to eliminate the eye-sore.

Pretty common location actually.



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That is a groundhog antennae.
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Old 5/28/09, 12:36 AM
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Let's keep sending in those nostaglia photos




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Aw Jeeze. I feel old. People are asking what a TV Antenna is? Has cable been around that long already.



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Old 5/28/09, 9:35 AM
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Aw Jeeze. I feel old. People are asking what a TV Antenna is? Has cable been around that long already.
Yes indeed... and remote controls for the TV slightly longer.
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