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It's a beautiful morning here and on a holiday that means we have a lot of hot air balloons as Albuquerque is the hot air balloon capital of the world. We were drinking our coffee and reading the paper when Betty said, "That sounds like a balloon is close."When the winds are right, some of the balloons will fly close to us and on some occasions even land close to our house as we have lots of open sage areas around us.
This morning several balloons landed just up the street from our house. As they fly over at one height they move in a North Westerly direction. As they drop down the lower air currents bring them back in a South Easterly direction for a landing.
We have seen thousands of balloons since we have lived here. Each October the Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta has 700 balloons and all through the year we see balloons flying most every day that's nice.
By now, Gletta and Morgunn have gotten used to the balloons. They usually just watch as they fly over. The only time I've seen them scared is when one balloon came over our house to make a landing behind us. They were only a couple of hundred feet high when they passed over the stable and the sound of the propane burners spooked them a little. I usually go out so they have someone to connect with while the balloons are around. This is Morgunn coming over for a little reassurance this morning.
We leave for Pagosa Springs in about two hours. If we have a wireless connection there I'll see you tomorrow. If not, see you on Friday.If your birthday is May 26 you share your day with: Hank Williams Jr. (Country singer - Betty and I went to high school with him), James Arness (Actor - Gunsmoke), Peggy Lee (Singer), Jay Silverheels (Tonto with the Lone Ranger), and best of all - John Wayne (Actor)
4 comments:
The balloons in the stark blue sky are beautiful. thanks. Have a great trip.
Yes, have a great trip, but find a wireless connection!!! ;)
I like your new bday thing you have going on. Today is my sister's bday! love
cool you went to high school with hank. aren't you younger? did you know him? did he sing while walking the halls? you really should elaborate next time. :)
doogie howser went to my school. same with freddie prinze jr. (i did not know them--and they were both younger, but still..) do you even know these dudes cuz i barely do! :)
Prettiest show in town -- especially from your courtyard!
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