Unknown object in the Ask a Question forum

Weedwhacker

Aug 2, 2015 10:57 AM CST

Name: Sandy B.
Ford River Twp, Michigan UP (Zone 4b)
(Zone 4b-maybe 5a)

I've been trying to picture a possible use for it if it was meant to be put on top of a post that fit into the hole, but not coming up with any ideas that way either

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flaflwrgrl

Aug 2, 2015 11:05 AM CST

Name: Ann ~Heat zn 9, Sunset
North Fl. (Zone 8b)

Jolana how big is this? Like a bowling ball? Or larger?

It's been bugging me too & I also did a google search but no dice.

I am a strong believer in the simple fact is that what matters in this life is how we treat others. I think that's what living is all about. Not what I've done in my life but how I've treated others. ~~ Sharon Brown

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plantladylin

Aug 2, 2015 11:13 AM CST

Name: Lin Vosbury
Sebastian, Florida (Zone 10a)

Is it plastic or hard rubber? I've seen recycled rubber pots but I've never seen one of that round shape: https://www.google.com/search?...

~ I'm an old gal who still loves playing in the dirt!
~ Playing in the dirt is my therapy ... and I'm in therapy a lot!

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froggardener

Aug 2, 2015 2:07 PM CST

Thread OP

Name: JoJo
Texas (Zone 8b)

it weighs 4 or 5 lbs and it is about as big as a bowling ball
My fave cousin just disowned me because I sent her a pic yesterday and it's bugging the daylights out of her,

Gardening is learning, learning, learning. That's the fun of them.
You're always learning !
Helen Mirren

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drdawg

Aug 2, 2015 2:15 PM CST

Name: Ken Ramsey
Vero Beach, FL (Zone 10a)

I wonder if this is an old-timey medicine ball of some sort? Medicine ball is probably not the right term, since all those that I know of were made of leather. Perhaps exercise ball is a better term.

drdawg (Dr. Kenneth Ramsey)

The reason it's so hard to lose weight when you get up in age is because your body and your fat have become good friends.

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flaflwrgrl

Aug 2, 2015 2:53 PM CST

Name: Ann ~Heat zn 9, Sunset
North Fl. (Zone 8b)

Well I just googled bowling ball with handles thinking maybe someone else has ever found one of these things & doncha just know it I learned something new.

They really DO having bowling balls with handles now days.

http://shop.innovativebowling....

I am a strong believer in the simple fact is that what matters in this life is how we treat others. I think that's what living is all about. Not what I've done in my life but how I've treated others. ~~ Sharon Brown

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Horntoad

Aug 2, 2015 2:55 PM CST

Name: Jay
Nederland, Texas (Zone 9a)

drdawg said:I wonder if this is an old-timey medicine ball of some sort? Medicine ball is probably not the right term, since all those that I know of were made of leather. Perhaps exercise ball is a better term.

When I first saw it I thought it looked kind of like a kettlebell.

https://www.google.com/search?...

wildflowersoftexas.com

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flaflwrgrl

Aug 2, 2015 2:58 PM CST

Name: Ann ~Heat zn 9, Sunset
North Fl. (Zone 8b)

Yep Jay.

I am a strong believer in the simple fact is that what matters in this life is how we treat others. I think that's what living is all about. Not what I've done in my life but how I've treated others. ~~ Sharon Brown

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froggardener

Aug 2, 2015 3:01 PM CST

Thread OP

Name: JoJo
Texas (Zone 8b)

OMG, who knew,

Man, that seems like that would be harder to me but maybe not

Yeah, all the medicine balls I have seen are leather

Looks like another night of unknown objects dancing in my head,

Gardening is learning, learning, learning. That's the fun of them.
You're always learning !
Helen Mirren

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flaflwrgrl

Aug 2, 2015 3:04 PM CST

Name: Ann ~Heat zn 9, Sunset
North Fl. (Zone 8b)

Next time Antiques Roadshow comes near you Jolana you will have to go & take that thing just so we can all find out what in the devil it is.

No, I don't think it's antique but someone there has to know what it is.

I am a strong believer in the simple fact is that what matters in this life is how we treat others. I think that's what living is all about. Not what I've done in my life but how I've treated others. ~~ Sharon Brown

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greene

Aug 2, 2015 3:17 PM CST

Name: greene
Savannah, GA (Sunset 28) (Zone 8b)
I have no use for internet bullies!

Weedwhacker said:I've been trying to picture a possible use for it if it was meant to be put on top of a post that fit into the hole, but not coming up with any ideas that way either

I agree with this as a possibility. If there were chains attached to the rings the ball portion could be placed on top of a post; then moved on or off and the chains would prevent it from escaping.

I like the idea of it being a 'toy' for the (indoor) monkey enclosure; that seems about right. If it were anywhere outside it would collect rain and encourage mosquito activity.

I'm not a modern person with a smart phone but seems there is an app for this purpose. There are apps where you can click a leaf or flower and get an ID and I'm pretty sure that recently I saw a 'what is this object' app. Anyone out there app-savvy?

Sunset Zone 28, AHS Heat Zone 9, USDA zone 8b~"Leaf of Faith"

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Dutchlady1

Aug 2, 2015 3:18 PM CST

google image search does that; and I tried it.

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greene

Aug 2, 2015 3:22 PM CST

Name: greene
Savannah, GA (Sunset 28) (Zone 8b)
I have no use for internet bullies!

Not the same as a Google Image search; this app is different. Google Image search relies on the use of words to describe an object.

The app works when you click a photo of the object using the smart phone; uses visual search and image recognition kind of like the digital fingerprint and face recognition machines the authorities use.

Sunset Zone 28, AHS Heat Zone 9, USDA zone 8b~"Leaf of Faith"

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plantladylin

Aug 2, 2015 3:25 PM CST

Name: Lin Vosbury
Sebastian, Florida (Zone 10a)

I'd drill a few drainage holes in the bottom, string some wire through the two "handles" to form a loop at the top for hanging and plant it with some pretty cascading flowers.

~ I'm an old gal who still loves playing in the dirt!
~ Playing in the dirt is my therapy ... and I'm in therapy a lot!

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greene

Aug 2, 2015 3:26 PM CST

Name: greene
Savannah, GA (Sunset 28) (Zone 8b)
I have no use for internet bullies!

But first make sure the metal is not lead. Lead would not be a good thing.

Sunset Zone 28, AHS Heat Zone 9, USDA zone 8b~"Leaf of Faith"

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froggardener

Aug 2, 2015 3:30 PM CST

Thread OP

Name: JoJo
Texas (Zone 8b)

Sorry Jay, I hadn't refreshed the page and didn't see your post. Just in the last year I got some kettle bells, for whatever reason they are easier in my fingers than the little dumb bells

I've always wanted to go to the antique road show but never had anything
A couple or 3 times a year we have the city wide garage sale downtown austin, I could probably take it there and find out

Too bad that vegas pawn shop isn't in Texas those farts seem to find out what everything is

Gardening is learning, learning, learning. That's the fun of them.
You're always learning !
Helen Mirren

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plantladylin

Aug 2, 2015 3:31 PM CST

Name: Lin Vosbury
Sebastian, Florida (Zone 10a)

Oops

I must have missed that it contained metal ... yeah, could be hazardous if it contains lead.

~ I'm an old gal who still loves playing in the dirt!
~ Playing in the dirt is my therapy ... and I'm in therapy a lot!

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froggardener

Aug 2, 2015 3:38 PM CST

Thread OP

Name: JoJo
Texas (Zone 8b)

@Plantladylin, my friend already tested for lead . As much as she dumpster dives and gets goodies from bulk days, she keeps those little kits from Lowes or Home Depot on hand

Gardening is learning, learning, learning. That's the fun of them.
You're always learning !
Helen Mirren

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flaflwrgrl

Aug 2, 2015 5:18 PM CST

Name: Ann ~Heat zn 9, Sunset
North Fl. (Zone 8b)

@Jolana
I found this site where you can post a photo & ask what it is.
https://www.reddit.com/r/Whati...

I am a strong believer in the simple fact is that what matters in this life is how we treat others. I think that's what living is all about. Not what I've done in my life but how I've treated others. ~~ Sharon Brown

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