My first impression was that the selling point would be “easy relocation” — when you move, just launch your house in the direction of your new neighborhood.
Don’t jump around too much Bleeb, you’ll start an uncontrollable motion that would be most unpleasant. And be aware of your frowning arch-enemy waiting for you in the bushes next door. He’s armed.
Vapex Realty tried to sell us a house with 10 front doors several days ago. Now Apex Realty is trying to sell us a bounce house… with an empty moat?? I’m starting to suspect sump’n here!
There was a AT&T tandem office outside of Chicago (I’m sure there were others) where there equipment frames were on springs. It was built at the start of the Cold War and was just outside the nuke blast zone, but still close enough for ground tremors.
The spring does not necessarily make it earthquake proof. If the earthquake motion matched the resonant frequency of the spring-house combination, the house and spring would bounce wildly.
oldpine52 over 2 years ago
On the other hand, watch out for those sudden gust of wind.
whahoppened over 2 years ago
Turns any 10 second earthquake into a 10 minute experience.
nosirrom over 2 years ago
Cool, a bobblehouse.
RLG Premium Member over 2 years ago
Also, there are no monster hiding in the basement.
Doug K over 2 years ago
Do not be fooled. That “spring” does not make it earthquake-proof.
WilliamWilliam over 2 years ago
If the house is a rocking. Don’t come knocking.
Anters55 over 2 years ago
Gotta say – looks like it might be kind of fun!
AtariDragon over 2 years ago
My first impression was that the selling point would be “easy relocation” — when you move, just launch your house in the direction of your new neighborhood.
MY DOG IS MY CO PILOT over 2 years ago
" I have a summer house at the beach, This is my spring house."
Zebrastripes over 2 years ago
The (((((((((BOING-BOING))))))))) house!
Technicholls over 2 years ago
Don’t jump around too much Bleeb, you’ll start an uncontrollable motion that would be most unpleasant. And be aware of your frowning arch-enemy waiting for you in the bushes next door. He’s armed.
guyjen2004 over 2 years ago
That’s a very simplified way of how, in part, seismic activity is actually handled in some structures.
Dobie Premium Member over 2 years ago
Vapex Realty tried to sell us a house with 10 front doors several days ago. Now Apex Realty is trying to sell us a bounce house… with an empty moat?? I’m starting to suspect sump’n here!
vaughnrl2003 Premium Member over 2 years ago
Hey, I saw that in Wellington under the Te Papa museum, but I understand they have such under most new construction now.
geese28 over 2 years ago
Makes for a great giant swimming pool as well
Lady loves a joke over 2 years ago
It’s the, “Tilt and Hurl” model.
jbduncan over 2 years ago
Who needs a water bed with this house!
cor_en_fa over 2 years ago
But can they spring for that much money?
cor_en_fa over 2 years ago
Or should i have asked if they have money for that much spring?
Lee26 Premium Member over 2 years ago
But, this is Iowa!!
joeatwork212 over 2 years ago
There was a AT&T tandem office outside of Chicago (I’m sure there were others) where there equipment frames were on springs. It was built at the start of the Cold War and was just outside the nuke blast zone, but still close enough for ground tremors.
kaycstamper over 2 years ago
Haha, kind of a cute idea! Of course you wouldn’t want dishes, lamps, etc…
raybarb44 over 2 years ago
Good feature for San Francisco area…..
jscarff57 Premium Member over 2 years ago
Looks like it may be flood-proof as well…
Plods with ...™ over 2 years ago
And if you seal off the dirt and fill it with water… moat
Lightpainter over 2 years ago
Imagine staying in that house with a hangover on a windy day.
Buckeye67 over 2 years ago
Well it looks like Bleeb is willing to give it a try or maybe he just trying to hide from Dalcon.
chromosome Premium Member over 2 years ago
That entry ramp looks like it couldn’t accommodate very heavy objects… guess their furniture and appliances will have to be light.
cuzinron47 over 2 years ago
And you don’t have to mow the lawn.
Impkins Premium Member over 2 years ago
The original “BOUNCY” house!!!!!!!!!!!! Bleeb, stay where you are and repel all boarders!!!!!!!! Dalcon, you fiend!!!!!!! :)
Robert4170 over 2 years ago
The spring does not necessarily make it earthquake proof. If the earthquake motion matched the resonant frequency of the spring-house combination, the house and spring would bounce wildly.
lawguy05 over 2 years ago
What is that lurking behind the shrub?
ronaldspence over 2 years ago
And every day is like springtime!
Chris Sherlock over 2 years ago
If they buy the house, does Bleeb come with it?
azardoz over 2 years ago
Although a bit more complex, that’s used all over the world.
https://www.airedalesprings.co.uk/springs-in-architecture/
Karptaz over 2 years ago
Don’t come a knockin’ if the house is a bouncin’
Baucuva over 2 years ago
“You kids stop running back and forth right now!!”
scpandich over 2 years ago
When Bleeb was invited to a bounce house this is not what he expected.
DaBump Premium Member over 2 years ago
Sailors would really feel at home there.