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Strange stone

Started by Fred, November 27, 2013, 08:37:13 AM

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Fred

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!

Of course it might be an alien egg!
Fred
Theres nothing like an Irish summer...
...Except an Irish winter

whoRya

You could paint it next Easter and roll it down the hill.  "Below!!!"
"Not all those who wander are lost."

Rusty Madra

It may be a dinosaur egg.... Walks around the mournes would be so much more exciting if the odd velosoraptre gave chase!
If you're thinking... "wait this might be a bit dangerous".... you're probably on the way to a good adventure!

LandyLiam

maybe someone popped it into a rucksack without the owner knowing  ;D
think outside, no box required

Fred

Never mind the dinosaurs, being chased by the sheep is scary enough!
Theres nothing like an Irish summer...
...Except an Irish winter

MudGoat

I forgot about this experience on the Brandy Pad this summer. Perhaps it has some relevance?
Semper ubi sub ubi.

LandyLiam

think outside, no box required