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I was at Bonnaroo and saw the blue flashing lights. It was an amazing sight. Although it was not until a friend asked if i had seen the mission icefly, that I learned that is what the blue lights were for. I am definitly signing up.
just got the same package today. I even took pics as I opened it hoping I would beat you to the punch and actually contribute to the site. lol oh well.
Mine started off flashing blue…now it flashes nothing. Could be bad batteries or its suppose to turn off. I suspect that on June 30th, all the LED’s inside this thing will start flashing. As there may be a timer inside this little bugger.