Re: Earth Lights..?


kevinmccabe@xxxxxxxxx wrote:
> Sidheseeker wrote:
> > Or fairy lights.. or orbs.. you know..
> > those little balls of light seen hovering over swamps.. bogs
> > and such.. any thoughts..? (never saw them myself)
> > if your answer is. swamp gas or methane..
> > describe ignition source..
> > feel free to Google.. :-)
>
>
> Now travellers spot strange blue lights in the swamps of many
> lands. Sailors see similar sights in the masts of ships and
> mountaineers see these same lights in the hills. Some call it a fairy
> light, some St. Elmo's Fire, but I reckon you and I know who it is.

LOL..!! Great story..

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