In the old Wild West, lots of buildings had a hitching post with a watering trough for the horses out front. Of course in the movies someone was always getting knocked over the rail and into the watering trough for some sobering up. At a recent inspection, I saw such a trough that reminded me of a scene from the Wild West----but there was no hitching post----although the fence probably would suffice----better not leave my ladder there too long. Actually, this is no watering trough though (man those words are similar); it is a professionally built “termite feeding station.” They are actually quite common and very popular in the NW----especially the ones like this that have no drain. This is what they look like before they are filled with dirt and plants. They are not nearly as effective in promoting decay or termites without the dirt----but I am sure someone will remedy that soon enough. I especially like the wood fence divider that splits the trough in two----just to keep the good horses away from the bad horses. It is useless however in keeping the good termites away from the bad termites. Charles Buell, Seattle Home Inspector
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