Hot Air

safety

[font size="1" color="#FF0000"]LAST EDITED ON 08-29-05 AT 01:26PM (CST)[/font][br][br]Well, I can’t help myself; I had the best weekend in a long time although I am still exhausted from all the work. This year was the 2nd annual balloon festival here and my bud from Albuquerque, whose name is Bud, came to town again with a brand new balloon. The company I work for sponsored his balloon and I got the pleasure of not only working the crew but also taking a wonderful ride that lasted ½ hour. During the ride a saw a 10-point buck and so many other wildlife in the fields it was just awesome. There was a light breeze and the landing was as smooth as a baby’s behind. This was my maiden voyage and was initiated afterwards along with my son who also took a maiden flight. We worked the crew on Friday night, Saturday morning and Sunday morning. Had to be at the launch site in the mornings at 5 AM. On Saturday night I donated my time and musical talent to the local American Legion for all the vets and didn't leave there until 1:30 AM and had to be at the launch site at 5 AM. Last night I had to come to the plant at 9:30 PM for a new hire orientation and didn't get out of here until 2:30 this morning but it was all worth the effort. Can’t wait until next year, come on August 2006.

HRLASS

Congratulations on your first balloon ride!
And crewing is almost as fun, despite the hours. I described ballooning to my fishing father as comparable to sitting in a boat in the middle of the sky where it's so quiet, and yet the most incredible sounds are magnified - music etc. My brother took his first flight on a safari in Africa with the giraffes and other wildlife below him. Albuquerque, International Balloon Fiesta starts here on September 30 and the balloons will be flying over my new condo - and I'll go to the field. It's tremendous. Enjoy!

safety

While you are at the fiesta look for one with black loons on the canopy, it's called aerloon and that is the one I was in. The pilot lives there and most certainly will be participating in the event.

HRLASS

I'll look. I plan to fully enjoy my new venue!
x:-)

LivindonSouth

Sorry, Safety. I thought this was a thread about Geno and Moon.

Gillian3

[font size="1" color="#FF0000"]LAST EDITED ON 09-06-05 AT 11:23AM (CST)[/font][br][br]Funny, I thought something similar when I first saw it, but thought that it was just a political topic, with no one in particular attached to it. I think though, that more than Geno and Moon could be described as such.

LivindonSouth

Indeed, Sinclair. Now that you've chimed in, one more name does come to mind.

Sorry for the hijack Safety.

Gillian3

Don't be too hard on yourself.

safety

I don't mind the hijack, in fact, believe it or not, the pilot and owner of the balloon I am affiliated with used to own one named the hijack.

LivindonSouth

[font size="1" color="#FF0000"]LAST EDITED ON 09-11-05 AT 10:08AM (CST)[/font][br][br]I grew up with a guy named Bill Munday. I have no idea where he is living now or what he does for a living. But, years ago he got into ballooning and I know he attends many of these events throughout the year. If you run into Bill Munday, tell him the little boy he taught how to cuss, up in a treehouse in Cleveland, Mississippi said hello.

(EDIT) HR LASS, I think I also count three posts from you as well! x:-)

HRLASS

Livindon - three posts under "Hot Air"? Put yourself on that list!
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