h2g2 The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy: Earth Edition

This summer, we (my wife and I) went to spend a few days looking at the crop circles in the area around Avebury. There were certainly enough to see - all in all it was an unforgettable experience. The obvious question, however, is who makes these things? Without going into too much detail, there seem to me to be 3 possibilities:-
1. Practical jokers, using a combination of planks and chains to sweep and flatten the crops.
2. Some paranormal human activity. (The idea I have in mind is of a group of hippies drawing up a suitable glyph, then all concentrating on it until the corresponding image appears in a nearby field.)
3. Some non-human intelligence, attempting to communicate with us.

It's interesting that the locals, without exception, are convinced that (1) is the answer. Several claim to know the individuals concerned, but say they 'can't say any more'.

I just don't know. My own personnal feelings are, however, that the increasing complexity, as well as some of the imagery used, points to the glyphs being the product of a human rather than a non-human intelligence. Whatever, I would urge all who get the chance to go and see for themselves next summer. If the circles are man-made, you'll have the chance to see some of the most remarkable works of art ever created. And if they're not man-made, then Avebury could just be the most important place in the World.

..nothing to do with crop-circles..
I just wanted to give you a BIGHUG & .peace..
pass 'em on around the world, please.
Its just a little idea I had at this time of World troubles..
To let Someone Somewhere, know that Someone Somewhere Else still cares!
Cheers M8, from Someone Somewhere in England...