Or, maybe one of those giant machines like what kept Darth Vader alive? Could also be a really swanky S&M dungeon or his personal entrance to Hell to consult with his political advisor.
Cheney’s Home Sending Bad Vibrations: Construction Blasts Have D.C. Folks Shuddering, Speculating:
Navy spokeswoman Cate Mueller described the work as “infrastructure and utility upgrades.” She said that officials are continually monitoring the project and have not discovered any physical damage to buildings on observatory grounds. The vibrations from the blasts are below regulatory standards for construction in the city, she added.
“If people came to us with damage, we would work with them on the claim,” Mueller said. “Some neighbors are concerned. We take that seriously. We’re doing what we can to make things better.”
Longtime residents said they have never heard such sounds coming from the Naval Observatory. Because they live in the nation’s capital, however, many say they are resigned to living in a secretive world.
“Yeah, I’d like to know more,” said Carol Hindle, who lives on Davis Street. “But I do not trust that what I hear would be the whole truth. This is Washington, after all.