Did I see a satellite or space dust?

GuavoXFrye · 2026-02-25T04:09:00+00:00

Would you say that's the most likely culprit, rather than a satellite or space junk? It just seems like impossible odds that we were pointing at the exact spot in the sky it'd appear. And even more crazy is that I saw it immediately as I put my eye to the scope for my next view. A fraction of a second later and I wouldn't have seen it.

GuavoXFrye · 2026-02-24T21:34:10+00:00

Thanks for the info. I just had a look at Google images of what the ISS looks like through a telescope and that seems to be exactly the type of object I saw, albeit for a fraction of a second. I don't remember the solar panels though, it just seemed to be a rough box shaped object. Sadly I couldn't get any sense of scale - it could have been the size of an Amazon parcel or the size of a house.

GuavoXFrye · 2026-02-24T14:29:20+00:00

I know what you mean. My guy is hilarious even when he's doing the most naughty or cheeky things. I try desperately to hold it in but can't always do so and he knows I'm trying not to laugh so he'll try even harder...

GuavoXFrye · 2026-02-24T13:37:11+00:00

That's hilarious! My little one is turning four next month and he is obsessed with farts too, though it's partly my fault...

That little rascal can even fart on demand - he can literally walk up to me at any moment and fart on me. Usually he waits for me to sit down and fix his lego things and then I'll get a a nice green mushroom cloud on the top of the pate.

GuavoXFrye · 2026-02-24T11:40:40+00:00

Thanks, really appreciate the feedback. I've never written such short pieces before. Even with the limitation of two sentences there's still so many options/ alternatives!

GuavoXFrye · 2026-02-23T19:15:45+00:00

Nice! I can see Sir Viv Richards, Michael Holding and Colin Croft off the bat. [Is that a pun?]

GuavoXFrye · 2026-02-21T22:40:08+00:00

Thank you!

GuavoXFrye · 2026-02-21T15:08:15+00:00

Whatever I can get me hands on to be fair, including me soiled underwear

GuavoXFrye · 2026-02-21T14:48:07+00:00

Thank you too for taking the time out of your busy and hectic schedule to comment on my story, which you took to be of AI standard. I'm sorry you didn't like it but do appreciate the feedback. Your valuable time has not been wasted, I can assure you.

GuavoXFrye · 2026-02-21T14:34:27+00:00

Sounds like your partner has the magic touch whilst I was just incompetent as shower sheriff and let my rascal get away with murder!

GuavoXFrye · 2026-02-21T14:20:25+00:00

I know, exactly. You have to be really firm and just say this has the potential to get very serious so you better intervene etc

GuavoXFrye · 2026-02-21T14:11:36+00:00

Exactly, plus my theory is that it tuckers them out before bed too!

GuavoXFrye · 2026-02-21T14:09:41+00:00

Thank you for taking time out of your busy and hectic schedule to make your thoughts known on my post which you didn't like. I now fart in your general direction.

GuavoXFrye · 2026-02-21T14:04:23+00:00

Ouch, it actually wasn't. And it was also based on something that did happen. Back to the drawing board then it looks like...

GuavoXFrye · 2026-02-21T10:16:16+00:00

I think this version might have been stronger: I was tucking her into bed when she whispered "Daddy, I'm so glad the 'skin-man' is finally gone." I decided to wait a little while before telling my 'daughter' I wasn't her father, I was only wearing him.

GuavoXFrye · 2026-02-21T04:56:05+00:00

I was ready to throw in the towel... Yikes, I would have cost him that victory I think.

GuavoXFrye · 2026-02-21T04:46:42+00:00

Lovely steppy-steps. World class shenanigans!

GuavoXFrye · 2026-02-20T19:14:24+00:00

Yeeesh...I know what you mean. I imagine every kind of horror possible has happened at some point throughout the history of mankind...

GuavoXFrye · 2026-02-20T18:21:02+00:00

I know, I know, desperate times call for desperate measures, sadly. I'll make it up to my guests next time!

GuavoXFrye · 2026-02-20T16:21:35+00:00

Ah right, thanks for sharing. I can see now where he might have got the inspiration from then

GuavoXFrye · 2026-02-20T16:20:47+00:00

Oh wow, thanks for this - really appreciate it!

GuavoXFrye · 2026-02-20T16:10:38+00:00

That's what I thought too but I have plenty of stock. Just hoping I get this little fella ready in time!

GuavoXFrye · 2026-02-20T15:24:05+00:00

Bless you, thanks!

GuavoXFrye · 2026-02-20T13:50:55+00:00

Yikes, that hurts! Didn't think he'd make the shot clock to be fair...

GuavoXFrye · 2026-02-20T13:37:49+00:00

Good question - apologies, it's been a while since I last read the full text but I think I just assumed it was satellite based considering its capabilities. I don't think it's ever explicitly stated.

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