why are there two weather balloons in my yard?

At first I thought it was a filter or something, maybe it is? I don't know. I checked weather balloons on google images. Those all look like actual balloons. This doesn't exactly.

I'll go photograph it. Brb.

Oh NOOOOOO ! Chinese ballistic lanterns !

They are not weather balloons, they are UFOs. You must not mention this find to anybody.

Maybe they're spying on you.

no pics?

"ufo simulators". prankster devices used to get chuckles when folks call in ufo sightings. basically hotair balloons. the burnt square is where the fuel tabs were set alight. there are 2 there because they launched 2 at the same time, and they followed the same path. they used to sell that kind of stuff in comic book ads (though not as "ufo simulators"), probably still do.

I bet there were some UFO reports close by.

Last Edited by SLIPPERY NIPPPS on 11/17/2012 01:02 PM

Which upload service can i use to post links of the pics back here? I know some might get me banned?

[link to www.balloonexplorium.org]


a home made hotair balloon page

postimage.org

It's an omen the stock market balloon is gonna burst-- jk ;-)

Thank you.

two balloons: [link to postimage.org]

Sorry not a great picture. Tried to get the base too but that one wont upload.

I think you're right. Damn kids. Thought maybe local weather service people did it too though.

I'm the OP by the way. I don't know why my user id changed.

before touching them, ensure there is no swamp gas in them!

that'll really flare yer lens!

lol, nope. Just kinda blackened on the inside. A bit stinky.

See the photo a couple posts above.

What are the odds of two falling into your yard.
Strange.

could just be deviant adults, lol. the "not quite crepe paper" is probably silk span, a hobbyist paper used for making dope and balsa airplanes. weather balloons are always helium lift, not hot air. just your description told me what they were, pretty much pictured what the photo showed. the funny part is they could have been launched up to 50 miles away, or right up the block, no way to know for sure. if you know a local cop, ask about ufo reports last night (preferably after telling them about your balloons, so you dont end up in a loony file, lol). they seem harmless enough, but one crashing while still having unburnt fuel can actually spark brush fires, set rotten old shacks alight, etc.

AND SO what's the big deal or are you pissed they're in your yard?

Certainly no reason to freak out! If they have a payload give it to the police if not throw them away SIMPLE!

simultaneous launch, simultaneous course. the joys of hot air ballooning. the montgolfier brothers would be proud, lol

They definitely seem to be of extra terrestrial origin to me. Best contact your local government agency. Quietly.

lol... they're Chinese lanterns and if they were lit and released at the same time, they would probably land in the same place.

[link to www.nightskylanterns.co.uk]

You are all just playing along right?

Last Edited by Ladydoom on 11/17/2012 01:57 PM

hahahahahahahaaaaa

Sorry, we had to stash them somewhere in a hurry. We knew that you were a safe bet. We'll be back to get them asap. I am disappointed though, that you came on here and announced that you have them.

It could put you in great danger. They'll be gone by morning.

Theres one in a neighboring tree. Real high up.
Sucks for that guy.

Not gonna contact the authoritys. But yea theres one in my neighbors tree. Didn't spark a fire. But thanks I was wondering if they could potentially start a fire. Thank God it didn't.

Thanks! Looks just like it, except that its white.