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A Sign of Peace From Above? Dove-Shaped Cloud Forms on Eve of Pope's Visit
The Daily Mail (UK) ^ | 9/17/10

Posted on 09/17/2010 6:24:57 AM PDT by marshmallow

They say that every cloud has a silver lining.

But this particular cloud seemed to be something even more special, a message from God.

Captured by former RAF photographer John Gray, 69, from the back garden of his home in Westbury-on-Trym, near Bristol, this cloud appears to be a symbol of peace - a dove.

The fluffy figure was spotted on Wednesday evening by Mr Gray, a member of the Cloud Appreciation Society, who was reminded of the Pope's visit and the Bible's story of the Dove.

The wind was even blowing in the right direction, allowing the 'bird' to fly across the night sky, with both wings extended.

Mr Gray, 69, said: 'I do enjoy looking to the sky for clouds and the unusual patterns and shapes they make.

'Last night I couldn't believe it when I saw the cloud that looked just like a dove at peace - and it happened to coincide with the Pope's visit.

(Excerpt) Read more at dailymail.co.uk ...


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To: Cringing Negativism Network
“Cloud Appreciation Society”

What a great name! I want to join!
I can sit on my deck with lager on the table or a glass of Riesling; carrying out my society duties.
Sounds like a great weekend!

21 posted on 09/17/2010 7:28:46 AM PDT by HereInTheHeartland (I aspire to a large carbon footprint; just like Al Gore's)
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To: mmichaels1970

LOL.

I had to let my dog out or I would have beat you to the punch, my fast typing FRiend. It really is a pretty neat picture.


22 posted on 09/17/2010 7:32:54 AM PDT by panaxanax (IMPEACH THE MUSLIM MARXIST....NOW!!!)
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To: HereInTheHeartland

Cloud Appreciation Society — I LOVE that.


23 posted on 09/17/2010 7:34:32 AM PDT by bboop (We don't need no stinkin' VAT)
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To: HereInTheHeartland

Cloud Appreciation Society — I LOVE that.


24 posted on 09/17/2010 7:34:39 AM PDT by bboop (We don't need no stinkin' VAT)
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To: bboop
I move that the Free Republic Cloud Appreciation Society be thus forth (is that a word?) formed on this day; September 17, 2010.

We can look forth to exciting cross Atlantic trips to network with our UK brethren.

25 posted on 09/17/2010 7:39:04 AM PDT by HereInTheHeartland (I aspire to a large carbon footprint; just like Al Gore's)
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To: marshmallow
[Double] NOVENA FOR POPE BENEDICT XVI [Ecumenical]
26 posted on 09/17/2010 11:36:32 PM PDT by Salvation ("With God all things are possible." Matthew 19:26)
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To: marshmallow
It is interesting that this is from a former Catholic, who took the picture.

The fact it happened at the time of the Pope's visit might be a message to him...

27 posted on 09/18/2010 6:16:18 AM PDT by topher (Let us return to old-fashioned morality - morality that has stood the test of time...)
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To: James C. Bennett

I don’t get the pic at all ?????????????????????


28 posted on 09/18/2010 6:29:11 AM PDT by sonic109
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To: sonic109

Oh, the cloud in the article photo looks like that harp I posted.


29 posted on 09/18/2010 6:42:46 AM PDT by James C. Bennett
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To: marshmallow

Sometimes a cloud is just a cloud.


30 posted on 09/18/2010 6:59:10 AM PDT by SeaHawkFan
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To: SeaHawkFan
Sometimes a cloud is just a cloud.

That is unless your faith runs on superstition ..

31 posted on 09/18/2010 3:38:12 PM PDT by RnMomof7 (Jhn 8:43 Why do ye not understand my speech? [even] because ye cannot hear my word.)
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To: RnMomof7

I was wondering when the ‘mystery cloud’/apparition in the sky miracle would occur. And what shape it would take. Not a question of ‘if’, but ‘when’. It’s almost as if the prince of the power of the air has run out out of new tricks. And yet, why change his tricks now.. it always works so well. Every time.


32 posted on 09/18/2010 3:55:05 PM PDT by smvoice (Defending the Indefensible: The Pride of a Pawn.)
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