Sadly, the wind blew briskly all day so there were no balloons aloft. Neither was there a sign saying there would be no balloons. At least not that we saw. After spending a couple of hours watching the Flying Wallendas' High Wire Act, Hot Dog and Sue-Wee Pig Races, some jugglers and visiting a petting farm we concluded there would be no hot air balloons.
We finished our carnival-style hot dogs and doughboy and started discussing heading home when we spotted a family maneuvering a hot air balloon basket. Upon closer inspection we learned the family had landed in a tree farm the day before and were laying out their balloon to inspect for sap damage. Yippee for us! Even though we missed the spectacular stuff, we had a great time.
A large fan was used to partially inflate the balloon enough to inspect it.
You can see the basket laying on it's side and the balloon extended in front of it.
You can see the basket laying on it's side and the balloon extended in front of it.
The owners encouraged us to touch the balloon and answered lots of questions. They even enlisted Joel's help when finished with their inspection and deflating the balloon.
4 comments:
That looks like fun. I've always like hot air balloons. However, I don't think I'd be brave enough to ride in one. Would you?
Absolutely, without a doubt, positively... NO WAY! I don't like heights. Joel would love to go up in a hot air balloon but I'm not going to do it with him.
It does look like fun!
I agree on NEVER riding in a hot air balloon - you are in a wicker basket - how can that be safe?
By the way, I really want a doughboy now. sigh
I did have a great time being able to handle the balloon. And yes, I would have loved to ride in one. Maybe another time.
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