Chinese Lanterns in Bellapais !

James1607


Joined: 26/01/2011
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Message Posted:
31/07/2011 13:48

Hi I would appreciate some advice on this matter .I am getting married in Bellapais in September and was wanting to know if we were able to set off Chinese Lanterns from Bellapais.I am naturally aware of the hazard of dry land and fire .If it is possible where can i buy Chinese Lanterns from ?Thank you in advance for your thoughts and suggestions.



James

paddywack


Joined: 04/05/2009
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Message Posted:
31/07/2011 13:54

After the coverage of Chinese Lanterns on BBCs Countryfile,I think it irresponsible to send flames in the air to land on ground which has seen minimal rain for possibly 6 months.

CarrieRBag



Joined: 23/12/2008
Posts: 1374

Message Posted:
31/07/2011 14:12

Well, that answered the question then!

denizen



Joined: 21/08/2009
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Message Posted:
31/07/2011 14:25

msg 2 After the coverage of Chinese Lanterns on BBCs Countryfile,I think it irresponsible to send flames in the air to land on ground which has seen minimal rain for possibly 6 months.



They don't usually land until the flame has exting/extinq/exstin gone out. But discarded fag ends cause fires.

Good thing is, by the time they come down, they're miles away, so no problem for you.

paddywack


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Message Posted:
31/07/2011 14:30

Msg 4

F you Jack I`m alright comes to mind.

philbailey


Joined: 17/01/2011
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Message Posted:
31/07/2011 14:37

These things can go off course with the slightest breeze



I have seen many go into trees on take off



Ok in the UK , but in Cyprus ?

denizen



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Message Posted:
31/07/2011 14:53

msg 5; sorry paddywack , shudda put a coupla "smileys" so people knew I was joking, sorta.



ps what part of Ireland are you from, the proper part or that Brit enclave,

LittleQueenie


Joined: 20/04/2011
Posts: 107

Message Posted:
31/07/2011 14:56

I have seen some being lit here before & what with the unpredictable wind that takes over here I remember it creating some sort of fiasco



I think balloons might be a safer idea.. Imagine if your wedding anniversary was known as the day you burnt down half off Bellapais!



Also is it the flame that sets the lantern flying or the wind?? If it is simply the wind could you know put LED tea lights in the lantern? Sorry if that is a stupid comment

philbailey


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Message Posted:
31/07/2011 14:59

Msg 8 it is the flame

philbailey


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Message Posted:
31/07/2011 15:02

Also is the area near a flight path?



another consideration

paddywack


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Message Posted:
31/07/2011 15:08

Msg 7

Go to the back of beyond, and drive a further few miles, that is where I am from.

denizen



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Posts: 388

Message Posted:
31/07/2011 15:09

msg 10; Also is the area near a flight path?







another consideration



didn't know they did flight paths for Chinese lanterns, well, ya live 'n learn. Cheers Phil.

denizen



Joined: 21/08/2009
Posts: 388

Message Posted:
31/07/2011 15:15

msg 11; Go to the back of beyond, and drive a further few miles, that is where I am from.



do yer know me dad?

Sugarpuffbear


Joined: 14/05/2010
Posts: 64

Message Posted:
31/07/2011 17:24

Don't do it, it is not worth the consequences if they fly the wrong way. Someone got blinded in one eye when the hot oil tipped out on to their face too. Use Balloons if you must but they also litter the countryside. How about rose petals and fairy lights instead !

Anyway have a good wedding .

CarrieRBag



Joined: 23/12/2008
Posts: 1374

Message Posted:
31/07/2011 18:29

Bet you wished you never asked now eh James.

keldanreb


Joined: 17/09/2009
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Message Posted:
01/08/2011 09:16

why dont we all just commit suicide