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08/08/2007 06:11:08 PM · #1 |
Hot Air Balloon Festival
Central Illinois / Logan County
(about 35 miles N.E. of Springfield, IL)
//www.lincolnillinois.com/balloonfest/
I'll be in the area and hope to check out the balloon festival that weekend. I may even take a few photos. :-)
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08/08/2007 06:19:38 PM · #2 |
Ohhh!!!! That's not too far from me!!!
Do I smell a Central Illinois GTG???? |
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08/08/2007 06:28:56 PM · #3 |
How weird - that's where I grew up. The balloons used to fly over our house every year, and we'd sit out in the yard and wave and shout at the ballooners.
Unfortunately, I'm in Denver these days.
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08/08/2007 09:31:48 PM · #4 |
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08/08/2007 10:09:19 PM · #5 |
When do you all plan on attending? I may be able to drive up for some shots? I'm not sure of my schedule yet, and depending on if this heat calms down a bit. Let me know what your schedule is.
MattO
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08/08/2007 10:11:25 PM · #6 |
| I could be game for either saturday or sunday....I'm close enough to make it either day. |
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08/08/2007 10:30:06 PM · #7 |
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08/08/2007 10:39:26 PM · #8 |
Hey, guys & gals. I'm happy there is interest in the balloon fest. I've never seen a hot air balloon close-up and can't wait to see them.
As for a "GTG": I think that's a good idea, but I'm not sure how I could participate. My main reason for returning to central Illinois that weekend is for a family reunion, and my free time will depend heavily on the schedules of my mom, brothers and sisters, some of whom are also traveling a good distance and have limited time. I'm sure my sisters also have PLANS.
Whatever, I do plan to be around Lincoln that weekend, and if it works out I'd love to at least say hello! I just can't commit to a meeting, sorry. I hope others can!
Larry in NYC |
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08/08/2007 10:47:14 PM · #9 |
If anyone sees the "Sunrise" balloon, say "hi" to captain Rick for me. Wish I could attend.
Waddy
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08/09/2007 11:32:10 PM · #10 |
Originally posted by MelonMusketeer:
If anyone sees the "Sunrise" balloon, say "hi" to captain Rick for me. Wish I could attend.
Waddy |
Waddy, if you're serious, I'll be glad to. Will cap'n Rick know you by the name Waddy?
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08/10/2007 12:10:17 AM · #11 |
There is a balloon festival this weekend in Hartford Wisconsin for those of you in this neck of the woods.
I am going to try to get there. |
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08/10/2007 12:13:33 AM · #12 |
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08/10/2007 12:27:12 AM · #13 |
Thank you Larry, and yes we know each other by name. I flew with him in Abq last October to take pics of his friends balloon, "Thunderstruck" which is blue, white and yellow and has a cloud with lightning on it.
In the pic, Capt. Rick is the one with the white bush hat on. He is easy to spot. I hope that you get to see him, and it may help you to get some insider photos if you can meet him. Most of the balloon events allow people to mill around all under the balloons when they are on the ground. In any case, I hope that all of you have a great time and good weather.
You may also want to ask about David Justice, my stepson, Steven's uncle, who owns Celebration Balloons, which built and flew most of the Disney character shaped balloons.
 Rick's balloon, and Rick 
Message edited by author 2007-08-10 00:31:28.
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08/10/2007 12:40:30 AM · #14 |
Originally posted by MelonMusketeer:
Thank you Larry, and yes we know each other by name. I flew with him in Abq last October to take pics of his friends balloon, "Thunderstruck" which is blue, white and yellow and has a cloud with lightning on it.
In the pic, Capt. Rick is the one with the white bush hat on. He is easy to spot. I hope that you get to see him, and it may help you to get some insider photos if you can meet him. Most of the balloon events allow people to mill around all under the balloons when they are on the ground. In any case, I hope that all of you have a great time and good weather.
You may also want to ask about David Justice, my stepson, Steven's uncle, who owns Celebration Balloons, which built and flew most of the Disney character shaped balloons.
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Thanks, Waddy. Now I know who to look for. I don't know how many balloons will be in this upcoming event, but I'll be sure to seek them out and grab a snapshot.
Cheers for now,
-- Larry in NYC |
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08/10/2007 12:59:56 AM · #15 |
I just looked at the website, and didn't see either of them in the list of pilots and sponsors, but most of the pilots will know David Justice, as he is rather a high profile balloonist thru his company. If you can get in with a chase crew, that is a lot of fun too, but it restricts your photo shooting because you will be busy running all over town with them.
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08/10/2007 09:19:04 AM · #16 |
Yeah, probably not a good idea to get hijacked, since I'm going to Illinois to see family. The balloon fest is just the backdrop. :-)
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08/20/2007 05:45:11 PM · #17 |
| Just a reminder that this event is happening this coming weekend. Wish I had one of those DPC buttons. :-) |
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