tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8199270158927284616.post5793168907716564320..comments2024-03-28T20:51:58.818-04:00Comments on Ramblin' with AM: Simply Summer - Up Close At A Balloon Launchbookwormhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06589840841266507266noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8199270158927284616.post-79193310761909475612013-08-10T17:40:04.956-04:002013-08-10T17:40:04.956-04:00I suppose the ability to fly has always been the d...I suppose the ability to fly has always been the dream of many humans. Except, maybe, those of us who are afraid of heights.bookwormhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06589840841266507266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8199270158927284616.post-76658047937103452572013-08-10T17:39:26.795-04:002013-08-10T17:39:26.795-04:00Now, that must have been close! Glad they were abl...Now, that must have been close! Glad they were able to pull up again.bookwormhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06589840841266507266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8199270158927284616.post-23104876657678154782013-08-10T17:38:57.200-04:002013-08-10T17:38:57.200-04:00I'm sure it was. Years ago, one passed right ...I'm sure it was. Years ago, one passed right over our house but our lot is so small, I doubt it could have landed even if it had to!bookwormhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06589840841266507266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8199270158927284616.post-18539984913590615632013-08-10T17:38:15.734-04:002013-08-10T17:38:15.734-04:00I know a number of people who have gone up in them...I know a number of people who have gone up in them (safely) and had great experiences. I guess it's up to each of us to access the risk. Maybe one day I'll decide the risk (as I perceive it) is more than worth the experience.bookwormhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06589840841266507266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8199270158927284616.post-71891105814853165272013-08-10T17:36:29.148-04:002013-08-10T17:36:29.148-04:00Amazing - and educational. Amazing - and educational. bookwormhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06589840841266507266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8199270158927284616.post-60991665244008100992013-08-10T17:35:59.761-04:002013-08-10T17:35:59.761-04:00I'm glad to know that these lovely balloons ar...I'm glad to know that these lovely balloons are popular all over the world.bookwormhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06589840841266507266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8199270158927284616.post-72666706464670479682013-08-08T05:15:19.033-04:002013-08-08T05:15:19.033-04:00The baloons look fantastic. I've never taken a...The baloons look fantastic. I've never taken a ride in one, but I can imagine how it feels. I've described it in my novels when my heroine takes flight in a vision. She hovers above the scene before she dives down to participate. ;-)Francene Stanleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08298485336064691700noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8199270158927284616.post-10452479204399223372013-08-08T04:51:36.445-04:002013-08-08T04:51:36.445-04:00Wow! We get a lot of balloons going over our hous...Wow! We get a lot of balloons going over our house and on one morning they got somewhat lower than they intended and we could see their faces and hear their panicked conversation as they pulled up!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8199270158927284616.post-65249137514082095242013-08-07T22:16:11.112-04:002013-08-07T22:16:11.112-04:00I love watching hot air balloons. I used to live v...I love watching hot air balloons. I used to live very close to a popular launching pad. One time during a festival, one of the balloons had to make an emergency landing right in front of my house. It was an amazing experience!Cindyhttp://coachingfordivorcedwomen.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8199270158927284616.post-20104261382067054882013-08-07T20:14:26.413-04:002013-08-07T20:14:26.413-04:00Those are some lovely photos and it is really inte...Those are some lovely photos and it is really interesting to see the process behind launching these. After reading what you wrote about the accident, I don't know that I would ever feel safe going up in a hot air balloon, which is too bad because it looks so peaceful and lovely.Rachellehttp://www.socialmediaasylum.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8199270158927284616.post-8349007471949073282013-08-07T20:13:29.579-04:002013-08-07T20:13:29.579-04:00Many years ago, when we homeschooled our 5 kids we...Many years ago, when we homeschooled our 5 kids we went to a hot air balloon launch. I don't know if it was actually a festival but it was sooooooo cool! It was so amazing to watch each of these steps that you described that you have pictures of! So fun!Dayna Camphttp://daynasgracenotes.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8199270158927284616.post-90016073828288366602013-08-07T19:33:57.399-04:002013-08-07T19:33:57.399-04:00Oh I remember going to a festival in Germany years...Oh I remember going to a festival in Germany years ago. I loved reading your blog as it reminded me of that day. It was amazing to watch them inflate. They go from so ackward on the ground to so graceful and light in the air. We have several balloonists in our area and they are wonderful to watch. LSauerackerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17632779207051965354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8199270158927284616.post-5636501816119044652013-08-07T18:24:22.840-04:002013-08-07T18:24:22.840-04:00No ride. Balloon rides around here are well over ...No ride. Balloon rides around here are well over $100 a person and, by the time they decided to hold the launch (wind delayed it) we wouldn't have been up that long. Plus, I am leery after a well-publicized accident that occurred over 15 years ago (rough landing, one person ejected and killed, others injured).bookwormhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06589840841266507266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8199270158927284616.post-37982131751375067162013-08-07T18:22:10.866-04:002013-08-07T18:22:10.866-04:00I have wanted, for a long time, to go to the Albuq...I have wanted, for a long time, to go to the Albuqerque festival. And I even have a cousin-in-law there! But it never seems to happen. I'm glad you had the opportunity - sounds like it was an unforgettable experience.bookwormhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06589840841266507266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8199270158927284616.post-26664527491931571382013-08-07T09:01:24.072-04:002013-08-07T09:01:24.072-04:00I've never been up close at a balloon launch, ...I've never been up close at a balloon launch, so this is just fun to see! Great photos! Did you get to take a ride?AmyGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10016393315360502122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8199270158927284616.post-53685954456756085102013-08-07T07:17:09.441-04:002013-08-07T07:17:09.441-04:00Very cool that you captured all that! I've bee...Very cool that you captured all that! I've been to the Albuquerque, NM International Balloon Festival - it was years ago, but seeing your pictures brought back great memories of getting out to the field at 5:30 AM with a class of 5th graders. Watching 50 or so balloons fill up and launch in waves was breathtaking. <br /><br />Peggy (from UBC)<br />***<br />Peggy Nolan<br />http://thestepmomstoolbox.comPeggyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09848194956406520874noreply@blogger.com