mule1943 291 Posted April 9, 2013 Report Share Posted April 9, 2013 Is it just me ,or has anyone else noticed the number of balloon & chinese lanterns ,laid about the country side ,isnt it about time they were banned ,they are laid in rivers & streams ,fields with live stock . . 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mushroom 14,163 Posted April 9, 2013 Report Share Posted April 9, 2013 Said this 7 years or so ago when they started to become really popular would be out shooting at night and always see them. During the day find them littered about the fields, hanging from trees etc the wire in them is the issue should make them from completely biodegradable materials no problem then. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
paulus 26 Posted April 9, 2013 Report Share Posted April 9, 2013 its littering and a potential fire hazzard to the countryside, hate to think of one landing in a hay or straw stack Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BORDERSCOT 3,816 Posted April 9, 2013 Report Share Posted April 9, 2013 its littering and a potential fire hazzard to the countryside, hate to think of one landing in a hay or straw stack Me too... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
scothunter 12,609 Posted April 9, 2013 Report Share Posted April 9, 2013 imagine if you had a thatched roof.tbh ive never seen one around my way.how far do they fly? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
paulus 26 Posted April 9, 2013 Report Share Posted April 9, 2013 imagine if you had a thatched roof.tbh ive never seen one around my way.how far do they fly? Depends on the wind a good gentle breeze will make them go a long way, Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mushroom 14,163 Posted April 9, 2013 Report Share Posted April 9, 2013 When they come down the fuel is supposed to be spent Quote Link to post Share on other sites
paulus 26 Posted April 9, 2013 Report Share Posted April 9, 2013 When they come down the fuel is supposed to be spent how can they guarentee that, woods,hills ect cause strange wind currents Quote Link to post Share on other sites
the_stig 6,614 Posted April 9, 2013 Report Share Posted April 9, 2013 thought they were banned Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mushroom 14,163 Posted April 9, 2013 Report Share Posted April 9, 2013 (edited) When they come down the fuel is supposed to be spent how can they guarentee that, woods,hills ect cause strange wind currents No Idea mate, not even sure if it's a guarantee, but It should be feckin obvious! fuel goes out, cold air in, lantern decends :laugh: Edited April 9, 2013 by mushroom Quote Link to post Share on other sites
paulus 26 Posted April 9, 2013 Report Share Posted April 9, 2013 When they come down the fuel is supposed to be spent how can they guarentee that, woods,hills ect cause strange wind currents No Idea mate, not even sure if it's a guarentee, but It should be feckin obvious! fuel goes out, cold air in, lantern decends :laugh: same with hot air ballons however Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pip1968 2,490 Posted April 9, 2013 Report Share Posted April 9, 2013 some hot air gets blown on here 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mule1943 291 Posted April 9, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 9, 2013 round where we are see them all over ,seen 6 today defo need banning . . 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
paulus 26 Posted April 9, 2013 Report Share Posted April 9, 2013 some hot air gets blown on here enough to stop at least britians energy crises :laugh: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mushroom 14,163 Posted April 9, 2013 Report Share Posted April 9, 2013 some hot air gets blown on here enough to stop at least britians energy crises :laugh: and maybe shore up the rest of northern Europe aswell Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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