It just so happens that somewhere along Beke Road (just off Spragues) there’s a bit of a swamp. While looking it over the other day, I noticed a strange collection of wooden contraptions laying around — could be some kind of milling or farming gear, though in the state of discovery, the implements’ purpose was hard to divine. Take a look:

Now, we appear to be relatively early in the process of reclamation (of the objects by the bog); the large spool-like artifact has been turned into an impromptu flowerpot, while the other wooden pieces are not particularly rotten. Nearby was a frame-like, wooden object. It looked older than the rest of the stuff, and hosted a nice bit of moss.

The notation on the upper part of the object reads “1801-E-80001,” and the metal plate on the lower section reads that as well. Further investigation would have been amusing, but the insects were deadly in those parts.

Also found was an old garment-bag, along with a salamander who appeared to be living inside. Now, I’ve heard of “living out of a suitcase,” but this guy’s really taking that to heart. Good to see, nature finding use for the refuse of our modern-day civilization.