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Title: Kerry's "What is it"? ***ANSWER POSTED***
Post by: Kerry on August 17, 2008, 01:00:57 am

David provides us all with so much pleasure and entertainment with his fun "What is it?" polls. I thought it would be nice to create a "What is it?" poll that David could also enter and enjoy. So here's one especially for you, David, as well as for everyone else to participate in.

This object is made of cast iron and is a little over 12" (30cm) in height, with a detachable lid.

(http://s119.photobucket.com/albums/o126/kez4oz/Album%201/what1.jpg)

(http://s119.photobucket.com/albums/o126/kez4oz/Album%201/what2.jpg)

Title: Re: What is it?
Post by: David In Indy on August 17, 2008, 01:28:21 am

Why thank you Kerry! This is fun! :D

Now what the hell IS that thang?  ???  ???

I'm tempted to say "I don't know what it is" but I won't go that route. So....  :-\

Those figures on the side of the object (the handles) look Aztec or Mayan, or even maybe Inca. Some of those tribes (I think the Mayans) offered hearts and blood to their gods, so I'm guessing it is a container to hold the hearts of sacrificial victims".

Title: Re: What is it?
Post by: Brown Eyes on August 17, 2008, 01:42:37 am

I voted for: "Ancient container for fermenting grapes."

Great idea Kerry! 8)  Do you know what your prize will be for this quiz?  Will Ennis and Jack be giving out lambs for your quiz too... or will they come up with something else?

Title: Re: What is it?
Post by: Kerry on August 17, 2008, 02:12:49 am

Quote from: DavidInIndy on August 17, 2008, 01:28:21 am

Why thank you Kerry! This is fun! :D

Now what the hell IS that thang?  ???  ???

I'm tempted to say "I don't know what it is" but I won't go that route. So....  :-\

Those figures on the side of the object (the handles) look Aztec or Mayan, or even maybe Inca. Some of those tribes (I think the Mayans) offered hearts and blood to their gods, so I'm guessing it is a container to hold the hearts of sacrificial victims".

I agree with you, David. It does, indeed, look Aztec or Mayan. Whether or not that's correct, however, remains to be seen! Ha-ha!  ;)   ;D

Title: Re: What is it?
Post by: Kerry on August 17, 2008, 02:16:24 am

Quote from: atz75 on August 17, 2008, 01:42:37 am

I voted for: "Ancient container for fermenting grapes."

Great idea Kerry! 8)  Do you know what your prize will be for this quiz?  Will Ennis and Jack be giving out lambs for your quiz too... or will they come up with something else?

I've not decided upon prizes as yet, Amanda. However, having said that, I suspect they will be less woolly than previously and probably involve a great deal of glitter!!!  ;)   :laugh:

Title: Re: Kerry's "What is it"?
Post by: David In Indy on August 17, 2008, 02:23:09 am

Quote from: Kerry on August 17, 2008, 02:16:24 am

I've not decided upon prizes as yet, Amanda. However, having said that, I suspect they will be less woolly than previously and probably involve a great deal of glitter!!!  ;)   :laugh:

Well, just don't let it be boxes of soup or else Ennis will have FIT!!!

(and so will I) :laugh: :laugh:

;) ;)

Title: Re: Kerry's "What is it"?
Post by: Kerry on August 17, 2008, 02:34:50 am

Quote from: DavidInIndy on August 17, 2008, 02:23:09 am

Well, just don't let it be boxes of soup or else Ennis will have FIT!!!

(and so will I) :laugh: :laugh:

;) ;)

Nope, it won't be soup - I promise.  ;)  :D

Title: Re: Kerry's "What is it"?
Post by: David In Indy on August 17, 2008, 03:19:45 am

Quote from: Kerry on August 17, 2008, 02:34:50 am

Nope, it won't be soup - I promise.  ;)  :D

And for that, I thank you sir! ;) :) :D

Title: Re: Kerry's "What is it"?
Post by: David In Indy on August 17, 2008, 03:24:00 am

Quote from: Kerry on August 17, 2008, 02:34:50 am

Nope, it won't be soup - I promise.  ;)  :D

And Ennis and Jack do too! ;) ;D

Title: Re: Kerry's "What is it"?
Post by: Katie77 on August 17, 2008, 04:17:49 am

Ive gone for "ancient oil amphora"....not that i know what the amphora bit means, but it looks like something that the ancients would have kept their oil in.......

Title: Re: Kerry's "What is it"?
Post by: Kerry on August 17, 2008, 05:23:04 am

Quote from: Katie77 on August 17, 2008, 04:17:49 am

Ive gone for "ancient oil amphora"....not that i know what the amphora bit means, but it looks like something that the ancients would have kept their oil in.......

You may well be on a winner there, Sue.  :D  (but then again, maybe you're not!)  :-\   ;)   :)

Stay tuned for the climactic revelation in a couple of days!  :D

Title: Re: Kerry's "What is it"?
Post by: Penthesilea on August 17, 2008, 06:46:56 am

It loks like a samovar to me, so I voted Chinese tea pot.
Of course, a samovar would have a spigot, but this could just be the backside to make it more difficult.

Do the figures/handles look more Aztec or more Chinese? Hmmm ....
David might be right, and the container to hold the hearts of sacrificial victims would be my second guess. But for the records I stick with Chinese teapot.

Title: Re: Kerry's "What is it"?
Post by: Kerry on August 17, 2008, 07:13:06 am

Quote from: Penthesilea on August 17, 2008, 06:46:56 am

It loks like a samovar to me, so I voted Chinese tea pot.
Of course, a samovar would have a spigot, but this could just be the backside to make it more difficult.

Do the figures/handles look more Aztec or more Chinese? Hmmm ....
David might be right, and the container to hold the hearts of sacrificial victims would be my second guess. But for the records I stick with Chinese teapot.

I agree, Chrissi, the handles do have a Chinese look about them. Good luck with your vote!  :D

Title: Re: Kerry's "What is it"?
Post by: injest on August 17, 2008, 07:30:43 am

well IF it were stone I would have picked Aztec but since it is IRON I am guessing Chinese tea pot!

Title: Re: Kerry's "What is it"?
Post by: Kerry on August 17, 2008, 09:04:46 am

Quote from: injest on August 17, 2008, 07:30:43 am

well IF it were stone I would have picked Aztec but since it is IRON I am guessing Chinese tea pot!

There is a third picture that I'm saving and will only post after I have revealed what this thing is. The third photo is taken from another angle and will reveal, indisputably, what it is used for. It may very well reveal a hidden spigot, referred to by Chrissi. That would probably make it a tea pot, Jess. In which case, you and Chrissi would be correct. However, it may reveal something else entirely different.  ;)   ;D

Title: Re: Kerry's "What is it"?
Post by: injest on August 17, 2008, 09:11:07 am

Quote from: Kerry on August 17, 2008, 09:04:46 am

There is a third picture that I'm saving and will only post after I have revealed what this thing is. The third photo is taken from another angle and will reveal, indisputably, what it is used for. It may very well reveal a hidden spigot, referred to by Chrissi. That would probably make it a tea pot, Jess. In which case, you and Chrissi would be correct. However, it may reveal something else entirely different.  ;)   ;D

oh you are a sly one....I forgot to take THAT into consideration...*eyeing Kerry suspiciously*

Title: Re: Kerry's "What is it"?
Post by: southendmd on August 17, 2008, 10:14:13 am

I'm going to vote for incense burner, mostly because it's metal.  Oil, wine and water would be better stored in stoneware or terra cotta.  It looks ornate, as if for a ritual of some sort. 

The motifts resemble art of Oceania to me. 

Thanks, Kerry!

Title: Re: Kerry's "What is it"?
Post by: Kerry on August 18, 2008, 09:00:35 am

Quote from: southendmd on August 17, 2008, 10:14:13 am

I'm going to vote for incense burner, mostly because it's metal.  Oil, wine and water would be better stored in stoneware or terra cotta.  It looks ornate, as if for a ritual of some sort. 

The motifts resemble art of Oceania to me. 

Thanks, Kerry!

It could very well be from Oceania, Paul. Somewhat like a Fijian cooking pot, maybe?  ;)   ;D

Title: Re: Kerry's "What is it"?
Post by: Brokeback_Dev on August 18, 2008, 09:52:48 am

i voted that its for fermenting grapes

Title: Re: Kerry's "What is it"?
Post by: Kerry on August 18, 2008, 06:30:36 pm

Quote from: brokeback_dev on August 18, 2008, 09:52:48 am

i voted that its for fermenting grapes

Good luck with your vote. All will be revealed in a couple of days.  :D

Title: Re: Kerry's "What is it"?
Post by: southendmd on August 21, 2008, 02:01:41 pm

Quote from: Kerry on August 18, 2008, 06:30:36 pm

Good luck with your vote. All will be revealed in a couple of days.  :D

You're keeping us in suspense...

Title: Re: Kerry's "What is it"?
Post by: Dobie1018 on August 21, 2008, 02:34:15 pm

At the risk of sounding crude or rude - a "piss" pot?

Title: Re: Kerry's "What is it"?
Post by: Kelda on August 21, 2008, 05:28:29 pm

I'm going for the cooking pot!

Title: Re: Kerry's "What is it"?
Post by: Kerry on August 22, 2008, 09:16:37 am

Kerry says a big thank you to everyone who has participated in his lil What Is It  poll.  :-*   :-*  :D

Prizes will be awarded tomorrow. As it is, however, that will be singular, not plural! Yep, that's right, as at present, only one participant has guessed the correct answer. You have 24hrs before I announce what the object is. Feel free to change your vote if you wish. Before doing so, however, bear in mind that one of you is already correct!  ;)   ;)    ;D

Title: Re: Kerry's "What is it"?
Post by: Katie77 on August 22, 2008, 09:24:39 am

OH......IS IT ME ....IS IT ME.??.....Im the only one who voted for the oil amphora thingamy.....

And what is the prize??

Better not be a frozen chook......This is not a "chook raffle" you know.


(now I bet all the non Aussies will be asking what a "chook" is.......but Im not telling ya)

Title: Re: Kerry's "What is it"?
Post by: Penthesilea on August 22, 2008, 09:45:54 am

Quote from: Katie77 on August 22, 2008, 09:24:39 am

(now I bet all the non Aussies will be asking what a "chook" is.......but Im not telling ya)

Ha! This non Aussie and non native speaker has her online dictionary always open ;D. And I know what a "chook" is ;D. But I won't say either :laugh:.


I won't win the prize, two persons voted chinese tea pot. *weeps uncontrollably*

Title: Re: Kerry's "What is it"?
Post by: Kelda on August 22, 2008, 02:33:58 pm

I've watched enough Home & Away and lines from Alf Roberts to know what a chook is!

Title: Re: Kerry's "What is it"?
Post by: mariez on August 22, 2008, 03:13:17 pm

Oh, am I too late to vote?  I chose "ancient container for fermenting grapes."  I was at an art exhibit recently and they had an object that looked a lot like that and they were used in the wine-making process.  Great idea, Kerry.  Thanks! :)

Marie

Title: Re: Kerry's "What is it"?
Post by: Katie77 on August 22, 2008, 05:47:43 pm

Quote from: Kelda on August 22, 2008, 02:33:58 pm

I've watched enough Home & Away and lines from Alf Roberts to know what a chook is!

Dont mean to get off topice, but just wanted to let you know Kelda that I watch Home and Away every night at 7pm.  Dont know where u are up to there, but we were left with some great cliffhangers, when H&A was inerupted for the two weeks of the Olympics. Cant wait for Monday night to see what happens.

Title: Re: Kerry's "What is it"?
Post by: David In Indy on August 22, 2008, 05:50:25 pm

KERRY!! YOU'RE KILLING US WITH THE SUSPENSE!!!

STOP IT!!  >:(  >:(

Boy, he really knows how to draw it out, doesn't he?  ;)   8)

Title: Re: Kerry's "What is it"?
Post by: Katie77 on August 22, 2008, 06:01:18 pm

Quote from: DavidInIndy on August 22, 2008, 05:50:25 pm

KERRY!! YOU'RE KILLING US WITH THE SUSPENSE!!!

STOP IT!!  >:(  >:(

Boy, he really knows how to draw it out, doesn't he?  ;)   8)

Yeah David.......he's a real tease thats for sure....

But, I think I won anyway, so I'm waiitng to see what the prize is. :laugh:

Title: Re: Kerry's "What is it"?
Post by: Kerry on August 23, 2008, 10:18:38 am

Quote from: Kerry on August 17, 2008, 09:04:46 am

There is a third picture that I'm saving and will only post after I have revealed what this thing is. The third photo is taken from another angle and will reveal, indisputably, what it is used for.

And the winner is . . . . . . .



But before I make the announcement, here's the third photo I mentioned earlier.



(http://s119.photobucket.com/albums/o126/kez4oz/Album%201/what3-1.jpg)



Yep, that's right, the lid is a form of stylized chimney. Sooty residue can be seen around the rim. And that can mean only one thing . . . . . .



It is a . . . . .



Incense Burner!



Which makes Paul (southendmd) the winner!



(http://s119.photobucket.com/albums/o126/kez4oz/Album%201/applause.gif)



Congratulations, Paul!




In the great tradition of the "What is it?" quizzes, I had planned on giving livestock as first prize. Alas, however, the prize escaped on his little motorbike.



(http://s119.photobucket.com/albums/o126/kez4oz/Album%201/weekend.gif)



So in the absence of the naughty little run-away piggy, kindly accept this beautiful glittering rose as your prize, Paul! (What, me camp? Never!)



(http://s119.photobucket.com/albums/o126/kez4oz/Album%201/glitter-rose2.gif)



Thank you to everyone for playing.

Title: Re: Kerry's "What is it"?
Post by: injest on August 23, 2008, 10:23:50 am

AWWWW!! I want a runaway pig!!

and a glittery rose....


when is the next contest, Kerry!!??

Title: Re: Kerry's "What is it"?
Post by: Kelda on August 23, 2008, 10:48:36 am

 :laugh: :laugh:

Title: Re: Kerry's "What is it"?
Post by: Penthesilea on August 23, 2008, 12:28:08 pm

Quote from: Kerry on August 23, 2008, 10:18:38 am

In the great tradition of the "What is it?" quizzes, I had planned on giving livestock as first prize. Alas, however, the prize escaped on his little motorbike.

(http://s119.photobucket.com/albums/o126/kez4oz/Album%201/weekend.gif)

 :laugh:
I love lil piggy. Maybe it'll come along my neck of the wooods on his great escape tour ;).

Title: Re: Kerry's "What is it"? ***ANSWER POSTER***
Post by: David In Indy on August 23, 2008, 01:30:58 pm

 :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Kerry, you're a TRIP!!!  :laugh:  :laugh:

Thanks for posting the game. It was fun! :D

Title: Re: Kerry's "What is it"? ***ANSWER POSTER***
Post by: Brown Eyes on August 23, 2008, 03:37:09 pm

The pig really is cute! 8) 

Title: Re: Kerry's "What is it"? ***ANSWER POSTER***
Post by: Katie77 on August 23, 2008, 04:28:54 pm

WHAT ?????

I had to look down six posts before I saw the answer, and I couldn't see my name in any of the posts where people were congratulating me.....

THEN............to see it was a bloody incence burner........

Oh well.....next time.......congrats Paul........and thanks Kerry, its a good fun thread......post another one.

Title: Re: Kerry's "What is it"? ***ANSWER POSTER***
Post by: southendmd on August 23, 2008, 04:34:16 pm

I like bacon as much as the next guy, but this--this is truly lovely.

(http://s119.photobucket.com/albums/o126/kez4oz/Album%201/glitter-rose2.gif)

Thank you, Kerry, you teasing rascal!

I'll save it to my hard drive cherish it forever.

Title: Re: Kerry's "What is it"? ***ANSWER POSTER***
Post by: Kerry on August 23, 2008, 06:32:27 pm

I'm so glad everyone enjoyed my "What is it?" quizz. I enjoyed it too! So much so, I'll be posting another. Stay tuned at the Polling Place!  :D

Title: Re: Kerry's "What is it"? ***ANSWER POSTER***
Post by: injest on August 23, 2008, 06:39:18 pm

Quote from: Kerry on August 23, 2008, 06:32:27 pm

I'm so gad everyone enjoyed my "What is it?" quizz. I enjoyed it too! So much so, I'll be posting another. Stay tuned at the Polling Place!  :D

YAY!!

Title: Re: Kerry's "What is it"? ***ANSWER POSTED***
Post by: Kerry on August 30, 2008, 09:28:26 am

I've just started a new poll titled "Kerry's Who Am I?" here at the Polling Place.

To be in the running for first prize of a runaway piggy (if I can catch him!), go here to cast your vote:

http://bettermost.net/forum/index.php/topic,22324.msg400705.html#msg400705

Good luck!  :D