I have seen ball lightning - or at least balls of fire in the sky - at least three times.

The first time was the most impressive: My brothers and I were in the wash house of a dairy while an electric storm was in progress. The tip-out window and the door across the room from it were both wide open even though I asked my brothers if we could close it.

Suddenly there was a LOUD crack of lightning and a large orange ball came in the window, squashing slightly to fit, and then drifted lazily out the door. I don't remember any noise, no hissing or sparking or anything like that.

However, the boys then closed the door.

I think I am a good woman but, really, I am not a joiner.