u/nahnopedontthinkso

Could it be a plant?
“Depends how you define alive”

Bride’s Feathers grows to 3 (-6 feet) tall.

They are native to northern states and would make a good waymarker.

Another..

Maybe cast your pole is not about fishing. It could be about extending your hiking pole, indicating you went “down” (where your pole is short) and opening your hiking pole means you are on level ground or going up.

My house is sinking into the earth in one corner.

Does anyone have recommendations on how to proceed?

Any trusted contractors?

Approx. Cost to fix?