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The Great Balloon Fiasco

12 Monday Oct 2015

Posted by indyandlucy in Balloon Fiesta

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Mom and Dad tried to go to the balloon fiesta when it first opened.  They got up at four o’clock, drove an hour, waited in a line of cars three hours only to have the gates closed when it was their turn to enter the park.  Did we mention they already had tickets and a parking pass?  Needless to say, Mom was hot.  However, she is a believer in perseverance so on Friday they returned.  This time they got up at  three and were in Albuquerque by when the gates opened.  Mom said it was a long cold wait till the balloons started flying but worth it.  Look for yourself.

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There was a laser show at the beginning followed by a Dawn Patrol.  A Dawn Patrol consists of a few balloons that go up first to see if conditions are favorable for flying that day.

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If it’s a go, a green flag is raised and the ceremonies begin.

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Mom said watching the Wells Fargo sponsor balloons carry the USA flag while the Star Spangled Banner was sung very moving.

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It was Special Shapes Rodeo day.

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Mom loved the pig and you can se a bit of the zebra back there.

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Dad liked the pirate ship.  See the turtle and penquins?

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Here’s a better look.

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As you can see, it was a memorable time.  Mom said they used the parking pass once and only two of the 10 tickets so she figures it cost about $60 apiece for the balloon experience.  She said when she looks at it that way it’s more reasonable…not much more than theater ticket.  Hope you enjoyed it too. ~ Indy and Lucy

Mom say there were so many that it was impossible to take pictures of them all.

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