You may recall that Motor Man and I have a friend, Mark, who is a hot air balloonist. We’ve taken a few rides with him, and have helped with many launches and landings.
I enjoy taking pictures and sharing them later with the passengers.
Saturday, our friend, Donna, had the opportunity to ride. She had been on a short balloon flight several years ago, but this one was probably about an hour long. And the timing was just about perfect: her birthday is next weekend.
As the crew was preparing the balloon for the launch, Donna was ‘hands on’, helping hold the envelope open as it was being filled with cold air.
And, of course, we had to take time for a quick selfie.
The balloon flights are usually VERY early in the morning; sunrise shots are worth the early wake-up call.
And I never tire of taking pictures of the “fire in the balloon”.
Soon it was time for take off. Donna shared the ride with a sweet couple celebrating an anniversary.
Bye! Have fun!
It was a beautiful morning for a flight, and it was fun to “chase” the balloon. Their flight took them over some of our county’s beautiful cotton fields, just waiting to be picked.
After the flight, Motor Man and I joined Donna and the balloon crew for brunch at a local restaurant.
l-r: crew chief Luke, Donna, pilot Mark, myself and Motor Man
Donna shared with us that, during the flight, Mark and the other passengers sang “Happy Birthday” to her.
I’d say she’s getting this birthday celebration “off” to a good start.
~These Days Of Mine~
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