I never knew what st elmos fire was until I read this thread ... but sounds like you guys are right ... here's a description ...
"Physically, St. Elmo's fire is a bright blue or violet glow, appearing like fire in some circumstances, from tall, sharply pointed structures such as lightning rods, masts, spires and chimneys, and on aircraft wings. St. Elmo's fire can also appear on leaves, grass, and even at the tips of cattle horns. Often accompanying the glow is a distinct hissing or buzzing sound"
Yeah I'd say you were lucky ...
