the merged banned Chinese Lanterns thread

[Kyelo]

When did I say I wanted them banned?

[Pinhead]

I've helped set them off before too, that doesn't mean a girl can't change her mind about them.

They are pretty though, still.

[paulo999]

If you want to ban them

Edited January 22, 2010 by paulo999

[5co77ie]

Think back . . . you and I were up in Kings Meadow with some of the Glastonbury noobs last year after the eFestivals Cider Bus meet helping to set them off . . .

[strudders]

Well away from tents then I'm sure...

[ivan]

It's the festival that has banned them.

"No animals (except registered guide dogs), sound systems, generators, sky lanterns or kites, unauthorised fireworks, or wax flares, large fires or burning of plastic will be allowed on site."

Obviously you may not agree with that, but in general Glastonbury is one of the more liberal festivals - it doesn't prohibit things without good reason (in my opinion of course).

[WS_Jack_III]

every time my dad has set a fire lantern off it has fallen back down and nearly set fire to somebodies tent.

[5co77ie]

But way to bloody close to the cider bus!!!!!!

[5co77ie]

every time my dad has set a fire lantern off it has fallen back down and nearly set fire to somebodies tent.

[strudders]

I guess there will be no wax flare sellers then with the wheely bins !

[strudders]

Handy if you need a drink

[grumpyhack]

It's easy to appear to be a killjoy or party pooper in this discussion but....

The one thing we all want is for Glasto to continue. Should a serious accident occur the whole licence could be jeopardised, especially if they've ignored the advice of the fire service.

Yes rules get bent and blind eyes turned but officially Glasto has to go along with the fire service requests and recommendations.

I also think as festival goers we've got to show a bit of common sense.

The big difference, as someone pointed out earlier, between lanterns and barbecues/fires is that generally barbecues are attended.

Once you let off a lantern it may well come to ground somewhere that isn't attended and then you may have problems.

I love watching the lanterns but I love going to Glasto more.

[cabstar]

This is why chinese lanterns should NOT be banned

http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=53d_1229698087

UFO reports

How will all these planks explain the orange lights all going the same direction???

Edited January 22, 2010 by cabstar

[5co77ie]

Peoples tents.... Meh....

but if anything happened to the cider bus.... OMG...... Oh the Humanity!

Well at the least the hot and spicy would be hot though..... and not just warm...

Edited January 22, 2010 by 5co77ie

[5co77ie]

This is why chinese lanterns should NOT be banned

http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=53d_1229698087

UFO reports

How will all these planks explain the orange lights all going the same direction???

[ukslim]

I'd say it's not. Fire brigades don't tend to be very alarmist. They mostly give out balanced advice based on their expert knowledge, from seeing things most of us are fortunate enough not to have any experience of.

[grumpyhack]

Still, unattended candles are meant to be a major cause of fires nowadays - overtaking smoking in bed - and surely a Chinese lantern is the ultimate unattended candle...

[laid back in the sun]

I was party to a stewards' radio at the Big Chill last year, and it certainly wasn't being encouraged. They were getting quite stressed at the prospect of having to put out tents on fire. Eventually they just said if you can stop it before it leaves the ground then do so.

[rabid]

Touche, well what is your point then?

[Chimps in Balaclavas]

Peoples tents.... Meh....

but if anything happened to the cider bus.... OMG...... Oh the Humanity!

Well at the least the hot and spicy would be hot though..... and not just warm...

[jezzer]

i saw one float into a orphanage full of sleeping orphan Kittens, Marmosets and baby Kangaroos!

[r0cky]

I've seen burning chinese lanterns plummet to earth at high speed with crowds having to jump out of the way at festivals. If it's a little windy then they can sometimes set fire to the lantern sides, then it comes crashing down.

[Paul ™]

No idea if these have been posted or not, sorry if they have

Link

[grumpyhack]

I don't care how 'green' they may now be, they can still set fire to tents and other things when they come to ground.

[Glastoboy]

I wont be worrying about my tent catching fire this year as I am starting a new trend in Glasto chic camping. Eat your hearts out gazebo owners.