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fOtofair 2006 Indianadem (Balloons, etc.)

by Indianadem
Sat Oct 28th, 2006 at 04:09:31 PM EST

Hot Air and Warm Fuzzies

Some things that take my mind away from day to day cares.

All my photos are taken with a Nikon Coolpix 800. Its wonderful outdoors, but weak in low light environments.

fOtofair 2006 Indianadem (Balloons, etc.) | 20 comments (20 topical, 0 editorial, 0 hidden)

Re: fOtofair 2006 Indianadem (Balloons, etc.) (4.00 / 12)

We'll Sleep While You're Up (and vice-versa)

Mrs. Dem and I are off before dawn to watch a hot-air balloon race. These two are not impressed.

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"Only when we are no longer afraid do we begin to live." Dorothy Thompson, Journalist

by Indianadem on Sat Oct 28th, 2006 at 04:10:52 PM EST

LOL! What a great photo! :) nt (4.00 / 2)

parvum opus

by olivia on Sun Oct 29th, 2006 at 01:42:47 AM EST
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Re: fOtofair 2006 Indianadem (Balloons, etc.) (4.00 / 12)

Inflation

A hot air balloon event is one of the few things that will entice me from a warm bed before daylight.

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"Only when we are no longer afraid do we begin to live." Dorothy Thompson, Journalist

by Indianadem on Sat Oct 28th, 2006 at 04:11:35 PM EST

Re: fOtofair 2006 Indianadem (Balloons, etc.) (4.00 / 7)

Awesome!

The company I work for is about a block from Cameron Ballons. Often times we can just look out our window and see them inflating / testing their latest balloon, it's great.

Tengo un sueño.

by ejmw (ewitham (at) umich (dot) edu) on Sat Oct 28th, 2006 at 05:10:49 PM EST
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Re: fOtofair 2006 Indianadem (Balloons, etc.) (4.00 / 2)

And lots of fun to ride! One downside is that cows seem to be really spooked by them and its hard to get permission to land on some farmer's place after you've run the whole herd from one end of his place to the other at top speed.

"Only when we are no longer afraid do we begin to live." Dorothy Thompson, Journalist

by Indianadem on Sat Oct 28th, 2006 at 11:30:04 PM EST
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Re: fOtofair 2006 Indianadem (Balloons, etc.) (4.00 / 7)

We have a balloon race every year and I love to go watch them inflate all the balloons. This is a great shot.

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by maryb2004 on Sat Oct 28th, 2006 at 05:31:25 PM EST
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Re: fOtofair 2006 Indianadem (Balloons, etc.) (4.00 / 2)

Thanks maryb. The only part I don't care for is the early hour. Oh well, there are always make-up naps later.

"Only when we are no longer afraid do we begin to live." Dorothy Thompson, Journalist

by Indianadem on Sat Oct 28th, 2006 at 11:33:00 PM EST
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Re: fOtofair 2006 Indianadem (Balloons, etc.) (4.00 / 12)

Ascension

They're finally off the ground and into the air; their destination unknown.

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"Only when we are no longer afraid do we begin to live." Dorothy Thompson, Journalist

by Indianadem on Sat Oct 28th, 2006 at 04:13:06 PM EST

Re: fOtofair 2006 Indianadem (Balloons, etc.) (4.00 / 2)

Destination unknown? Oz!!!!!

Thanks for these wonderful photos. IMHO you get the "feel good" award for your diaries.

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by Kahli on Sun Oct 29th, 2006 at 08:08:10 AM EST
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Re: fOtofair 2006 Indianadem (Balloons, etc.) (4.00 / 2)

Some days, Oz seems like it might be a better place to hang out (once the wicked witch is dealt with, of course).

"Only when we are no longer afraid do we begin to live." Dorothy Thompson, Journalist

by Indianadem on Sun Oct 29th, 2006 at 11:32:08 PM EST
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Re: fOtofair 2006 Indianadem (Balloons, etc.) (4.00 / 12)

And Away

A bit of hare and hounds for the aeronauts and the chase vehicles too.

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"Only when we are no longer afraid do we begin to live." Dorothy Thompson, Journalist

by Indianadem on Sat Oct 28th, 2006 at 04:13:50 PM EST

Re: fOtofair 2006 Indianadem (Balloons, etc.) (4.00 / 12)

The Late Morning Nap

They claim to have accomplished great things in our absence and must rest now. One has also managed to move from bed to sofa.

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"Only when we are no longer afraid do we begin to live." Dorothy Thompson, Journalist

by Indianadem on Sat Oct 28th, 2006 at 04:15:02 PM EST

Re: fOtofair 2006 Indianadem (Balloons, etc.) (4.00 / 12)

Bonus Pooties

The neighbor kittens prefer our deck. This has nothing to do with our old cats or balloons. I just threw them in for extra cuteness.

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"Only when we are no longer afraid do we begin to live." Dorothy Thompson, Journalist

by Indianadem on Sat Oct 28th, 2006 at 04:15:59 PM EST

Re: fOtofair 2006 Indianadem (Balloons, etc.) (4.00 / 8)

They are too cute! I have had two cats named Emma over the years, just because of the prominent M on their foreheads - just like that guy.

"Don't waste your time on the clowns, watch the real show"

by Second Nature on Sat Oct 28th, 2006 at 05:04:02 PM EST
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Re: fOtofair 2006 Indianadem (Balloons, etc.) (4.00 / 2)

I had not noticed the M. Is that a common marking? There were five of the little stinkers all together.

"Only when we are no longer afraid do we begin to live." Dorothy Thompson, Journalist

by Indianadem on Sat Oct 28th, 2006 at 11:26:55 PM EST
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oooh ... I want them! nt (4.00 / 2)

parvum opus

by olivia on Sun Oct 29th, 2006 at 01:44:24 AM EST
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Re: fOtofair 2006 Indianadem (Balloons, etc.) (4.00 / 6)

Great shots of the balloons. I hope oliver winery provided something to warm you up.

Wilderness is not a luxury but a necessity of the human spirit - Edward Abbey

by AndiF (ferguson1461 at gmail dot com) on Sat Oct 28th, 2006 at 06:49:26 PM EST

Re: fOtofair 2006 Indianadem (Balloons, etc.) (4.00 / 2)

The Olivers used to have a two day medieval fair that we enjoyed going to, with jousting, mock sword fights, renaissance arts demonstrations and dancing, all oiled with a liberal dose of the winery's products. They finally stopped having them due to a fear of product liability on the highway as people left after a day or two of partying.

"Only when we are no longer afraid do we begin to live." Dorothy Thompson, Journalist

by Indianadem on Sat Oct 28th, 2006 at 11:24:11 PM EST
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Re: fOtofair 2006 Indianadem (Balloons, etc.) (4.00 / 5)

to watch them is great, by far..but to ride in one is even the most of a thrill one could ever imagine. I have and will never forget the excitement. Great shots of balloons and cats too. Love them all....hugs from tn....

by BrendaStewart (stormyweather1@hotmail.com) on Sat Oct 28th, 2006 at 07:17:30 PM EST

Re: fOtofair 2006 Indianadem (Balloons, etc.) (4.00 / 2)

Isn't it fun? I was lucky to have a friend with one back in the 70's and we could earn rides by driving the chase vehicle. We went all the way to 10,000 feet once. The view was spectacular, but the April air was mighty chilly up that high;-)

"Only when we are no longer afraid do we begin to live." Dorothy Thompson, Journalist

by Indianadem on Sat Oct 28th, 2006 at 11:14:20 PM EST
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