Chinese Lanterns

My DD3 had these at the end of her wedding reception - I had my heart in my mouth as the bridesmaids had billowing dresses made of nylon and were ligting them in the dark after they had had a few celebratory drinks. I was also worried about the local livestock - we are way out in the country - as I did not want any cattle or sheep choking on the remains.

Either people don't learn or they just don't care.

j08

It would be a serious matter if say an office cleaner got injured as a result of these lanterns setting fire to a building.
Obviously if it was an MP or a member of the royal family it would not be so serious.

Frank

I was just going to say that the blasted things are very pretty buy take over the garden when one isn't looking them I realised it wasn't a gardening thread

I was thinking of that sort of Chinese lanterns too, when I first saw the thread.

Strangely enough, I seem to have only one this year! Lemon balm seems to have actually out-thugged it! Bit sad really. None to dry come Autumn.

DDs had planned to have the lanterns after the forthcoming wedding but have dropped the idea after recent reports of the dangers.

Sorry Frank.

Your post about MPs and royals made me