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 Jun 21 2010, 09:22 PM
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We have just observed a rather strange flying saucer like aircraft in the sky above north Thatcham. It was bright orange in colour and taking a route from west to east at 10 pm . Anyone else witness this ????
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Jun 22 2010, 08:24 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 235 Joined: 13-May 09 From: Oldbury Member No.: 22 |
Chinese Lantern
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sky_lantern Their always in the sky around Newbury and Thatcham, Did you notice it get higher and higher? -------------------- "Quick, Hide something that looks like fun!"
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Jun 22 2010, 08:28 AM
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QUOTE (tim @ Jun 21 2010, 10:22 PM)  We have just observed a rather strange flying saucer like aircraft in the sky above north Thatcham. It was bright orange in colour and taking a route from west to east at 10 pm . Anyone else witness this ???? Did you notice if it was travelling at the same speed and direction as the wind. If yes, do not phone the UFO society but check out on Google "hot air lanterns" or follow this link http://www.partydelights.co.uk/sky_lanterns/sky_lanterns.asp |
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Jun 22 2010, 08:50 AM
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QUOTE (Good Boy Racer @ Jun 22 2010, 09:24 AM) They're always in the sky around Newbury and Thatcham Well, I've never seen one. Why would we expect to see them in these parts? There is hardly a huge Chinese population in this area. |
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Jun 22 2010, 09:07 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 318 Joined: 13-May 09 From: Newbury Member No.: 26 |
QUOTE (JeffG @ Jun 22 2010, 09:50 AM) Well, I've never seen one. Why would we expect to see them in these parts? There is hardly a huge Chinese population in this area. I saw a load of them pass by from Greenham on Sunday evening --------------------  |
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Jun 22 2010, 09:16 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,327 Joined: 15-May 09 From: Newbury Member No.: 60 |
The alterantive is that Tim had one too many last night....
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Jun 22 2010, 09:27 AM
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QUOTE (JeffG @ Jun 22 2010, 09:50 AM) Well, I've never seen one. Why would we expect to see them in these parts? There is hardly a huge Chinese population in this area. People are always looking to do something different during or after a party/barbecue and a few drinks. I must say, I prefer the odd lantern going over to the huge explosions that are sometimes released into the sky just before midnight when I have just dropped off to sleep and I then have to spend ten minutes re-orientating myself and wondering if the house is about to collapse or if I have a burglar in the roof.. |
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Jun 22 2010, 09:35 AM
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QUOTE (Exhausted @ Jun 22 2010, 10:27 AM) or if I have a burglar in the roof.. I hope you don't have a lead roof, or exposed copper pipes... 
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Jun 22 2010, 10:38 AM
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22:08 last night, this wee beastie went overhead
 http://heavens-above.com/satinfo.aspx?SatID=27386 http://heavens-above.com/allsats.asp?lat=5...66667&Mag=4 |
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Jun 22 2010, 01:32 PM
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http://heavens-above.com/satinfo.aspx?SatID=27386
That looks like something the presenter made on Blue Peter |
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Jun 22 2010, 06:15 PM
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QUOTE (Exhausted @ Jun 22 2010, 09:28 AM) Did you notice if it was travelling at the same speed and direction as the wind. If yes, do not phone the UFO society but check out on Google "hot air lanterns" or follow this link http://www.partydelights.co.uk/sky_lanterns/sky_lanterns.asp I didn't read the web site in detail but do these things go out before they land? It's pretty dry in parts at the moment! Glad I haven't got a thatch roof with these about! |
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Jun 22 2010, 07:08 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,138 Joined: 13-May 09 From: Newbury Member No.: 20 |
I wonder if they are bio-degradable.
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Jun 22 2010, 09:24 PM
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QUOTE (Iommi @ Jun 22 2010, 08:08 PM) I wonder if they are bio-degradable. Unless you consider livestock eating the remains (wire and all) recycling. |
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Jun 22 2010, 09:39 PM
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QUOTE (Darren @ Jun 22 2010, 10:24 PM) Unless you consider livestock eating the remains (wire and all) recycling. It's the hot air that keeps them aloft so providing there is no down draught wind then they stay afloat until the burner goes out. There has been some international discussions by farmers about animals ingesting the wire hoops and possibly the material they are made from. I believe now that all the responsible manufacturers use a bio degradable cover and support it with a lightweight wooden frame which if picked up by a grazing animal is light enough to be chewed up and will not cause harm. That's the theory anyway. |
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Jun 22 2010, 09:40 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,138 Joined: 13-May 09 From: Newbury Member No.: 20 |
QUOTE (Darren @ Jun 22 2010, 10:24 PM) Unless you consider livestock eating the remains (wire and all) recycling. Exactly, isn't this, as well as balloon releasing, littering? |
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Jun 22 2010, 10:23 PM
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QUOTE (Iommi @ Jun 22 2010, 10:40 PM) Exactly, isn't this, as well as balloon releasing, littering? In which case all balloon releasing, such as those used by charities, fairgrounds etc should be banned? -------------------- There their, loose loser!
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Jun 22 2010, 10:30 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 27 Joined: 21-April 10 From: Thatcham Member No.: 850 |
QUOTE (Max Lock @ Jun 22 2010, 11:38 AM) 22:08 last night, this wee beastie went overhead http://heavens-above.com/satinfo.aspx?SatID=27386 http://heavens-above.com/allsats.asp?lat=5...66667&Mag=4 Thank you Max , i really thought i had seen my first UFO  never mind hey
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Jun 22 2010, 10:54 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,138 Joined: 13-May 09 From: Newbury Member No.: 20 |
QUOTE (x2lls @ Jun 22 2010, 11:23 PM) In which case all balloon releasing, such as those used by charities, fairgrounds etc should be banned? Well, is it littering or not? If it is, then yes, or fined. |
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