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Title: Strange stone
Post by: Fred on November 27, 2013

Hi folks
I noticed this on the top of commedagh recently. At first glance it looks like any other stone but it doesn't belong there. Most of the stones on the summit have sharp cut edged and although there are a few naturally formed round ones, they have a very coarse texture. This one has a polished surface indicating that it has ben in a river for a long time. I suspect that it has been carried up there for a bet which makes a change from beer kegs I suppose!
(http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l261/Frednobread/stone_zps7085edc7.jpg)
Of course it might be an alien egg!
Fred

Title: Re: Strange stone
Post by: whoRya on November 27, 2013

You could paint it next Easter and roll it down the hill.  "Below!!!"

Title: Re: Strange stone
Post by: Rusty Madra on November 27, 2013

It may be a dinosaur egg.... Walks around the mournes would be so much more exciting if the odd velosoraptre gave chase!

Title: Re: Strange stone
Post by: LandyLiam on November 27, 2013

maybe someone popped it into a rucksack without the owner knowing  ;D

Title: Re: Strange stone
Post by: Fred on November 28, 2013

Never mind the dinosaurs, being chased by the sheep is scary enough!

Title: Re: Strange stone
Post by: MudGoat on November 28, 2013

I forgot about this experience on the Brandy Pad this summer. Perhaps it has some relevance?
(http://i.imgur.com/t59ibHa.jpg)

Title: Re: Strange stone
Post by: LandyLiam on November 28, 2013

 ;D ;D ;D ;D