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10/12/05
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Hot Air Balloon Ride
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| This balloon ride was a surprise gift to Abby. It was
a real challenge to get her to outside at 6:45am which is when we were
scheduled to be picked up for our sunrise trip. Those of you who
know Abby can appreciate what we went through. Thanks to everyone
who helped pull it off!
The balloon ride was advertised as a sunrise, champaign breakfast. I had envisioned a nice basket with seats around the side where we would be served bacon, eggs and champaign while soaring over Albuquerque. In reality, we watched the sunrise while waiting at the hotel for the truck. The basket was a tad bit smaller than I thought it would be, and the breakfast.... hmmmm! Even though my fantasy did not turn out to be reality, we had a wonderful time. Thanks Barb for putting this all together!
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You guys! I can't believe you have forced me to get up this early! |
The truck finally arrived! |
Abby was thrilled! |
The crew set up the basket while we enjoyed the gourmet breakfast that had been prepared earlier. |
Yep, here it is... breakfast! |
It sure is a good thing we all have a sense of humor! |
Setting up the balloon seemed to take forever. |
It was an extremely long process. |
They used a fan to inflate the balloon. |
Almost done! |
QUICK! HURRY! It's taking off without us! |
Now they are hanging on to the balloon so we can get in. |
Go Abby... hurry! |
Phew! We made it! As you can see, there were no seats. |
Off we go..... |
Abby's Titanic act! |
Looks like Barb is enjoying herself! |
Beautiful views |
Lovely scenery |
We were in good hands with Captain Frank :-) |
The only picture I could get of us in the air. You will have to trust me on this one. |
What is left of the sunrise. |
Subdivisions seem to pop up out of nowhere. |
Yep, we are having fun! |
The landing was very smooth. |
We actually landed across the street then they shoved us over here to avoid the barbed-wire fence. |
Those who could climb out did. |
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Going down! |
Those who had trouble climbing out waited, and crawled out. |
Barb supporting the balloon, making sure it didn't get in the fence. |
All deflated and ready to load in the truck. |
We wait for packing to finish. |
The Crazy Midwives add another adventure to their resume! |
Finally, the champaign. |
Marion and George, our flight companions |
Abby and Kelley |
We are official Aeronauts! |
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| On to the next adventure. Time to go get the rental van and pickup Ashley. Next, the Sandia Tram! Oh my! | |||
| NARM/MANA Board meetings |
| Hot Air Balloon Ride - you are here |
| Sandia Tram Ride |
| Crazy Midwives |
| MANA Conference |
| Snow White and the Seven Eco Challenged Midwives |