I know I would like to fly away today. What hair from the 70's!!! Of course you miss him. You will always miss him, some days are easier than others though. What lovely colours those balloons are. We have a balloon festival near us in the summer and a few years ago we saw them aloft on our way to a fair. Never forget it!
Super postcards and post! And Spadoman left a wonderful song in his comment. I think everyone just loves baloons! A couple went over my house one summer evening a couple of years ago and I got some good shots of it. Could hear the distinctive noise they made and knew that's what it was. I send you my very best! Carol
Hi Snap, Did you ever RIDE in one of those balloons? I always wanted to do that --but never have. We always attended the balloon festivals when I lived in Texas. SO much fun --especially when they started offering night ballooning... Awesome!!!!
I must say your balloon postcard is wonderful, and I do love watching them - from the ground. I think it would take a lot to persuade me to go up in one.
Hi there ! Found my way to your blog through Lovely Luna in Luxemburg :) My mom just LOVE the postcards with all the colorful ballons. Most be an amazing sight to see !!! Mom also love your photo from -81 and your Haiku :)
I swore I had commented on this already. Just goes to show....
Love the postcard, and the photos. We went to the balloon festival here in Oregon a long time back. It was a 'crack of dawn' experience, but well worth it. I'd like to go again some day.
Riding in a balloon must be such fun, though I'm not sure I could do it these days. The height would scare me. lol
this made me tear up Snap. I know you miss Mr. Dragon and it's when you look at a photo of happy times, so many memories are stirred. My heart is hugging you. xo
That was interesting and looked like much fun and excitement!! The pictures are marvelous!!
July 28, 2011 at 11:47 AM
It's Friday and that means Postcard and Haiku day!
I have two postcards for you.Another from the Memento Box.
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The back of the postcard reads:Experiment, 2000, oil on board, 36" x 24"c 2004, Inez Storer, from Mementos, 30 Postcards, published by Chronicle Books.
And the second postcard from the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta(my old home town).
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The back of the card reads:"The launch field is the site of the Balloon Fiesta's mass ascensionwhen hundreds of balloons at a time go up in waves. Actualflight times for balloons average one to two hours, but theentire ballooning experience -- including pre-flight preparations,flight, and post-flight celebration -- may take three hours."
And, lastly, a photo from my memories.October 1981, the first year we crewed for a balloon in the Fiesta.I'm the photographer, recording for history something every balloon pilot and crew dream about ... landing the balloon in the chase vehicle!!!!!!!!Mr. Dragon is the one in the back on the right with the big smile.I miss him.
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up, up and awaymemories of other dayslove gone to the stars
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A big thank you to our hostesses:Beth for Postcard Friendship FridayandRebecca for Haiku My Heart
Wishing YOU well and a joy filled weekend.
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Close this window Jump to comment formI know I would like to fly away today. What hair from the 70's!!! Of course you miss him. You will always miss him, some days are easier than others though. What lovely colours those balloons are. We have a balloon festival near us in the summer and a few years ago we saw them aloft on our way to a fair. Never forget it!
July 15, 2011 at 7:51 AM
you have no idea the memories you stir with this last photograph. seriously, you landed the balloon in the chase vehicle??? well done!
my parents crewed for years for many a pilot. i am not sure they managed this feat! (prescott, az.)
love gone to the stars...
pierces my heart.
thank you for this...
July 15, 2011 at 7:59 AM
I love to look at the photos of the balloon festivals! Such memories you have - and love gone to stars.......too, too beautiful. Sending you hugs.
July 15, 2011 at 9:35 AM
THIS is for you, for bringing us this lovely post today.
Much Peace sent your way.
July 15, 2011 at 9:48 AM
A loving way to miss him Snap. He is there in your heart and what happy memories to view. The stars are shining with his love. xox Corrine
July 15, 2011 at 9:59 AM
Super postcards and post! And Spadoman left a wonderful song in his comment. I think everyone just loves baloons! A couple went over my house one summer evening a couple of years ago and I got some good shots of it. Could hear the distinctive noise they made and knew that's what it was. I send you my very best! Carol
July 15, 2011 at 10:26 AM
What beautiful memories and love you have shared here today, Snap. I know it reaches to the stars and back !
July 15, 2011 at 10:27 AM
This reminded me of the time my husband and I went hot air ballooning in Sedona, AZ - what fun! Great postcards and very cool haiku today!
July 15, 2011 at 10:28 AM
such perfection
for this up up and away day!
hot*air balloons
blossoming like mushrooms
after a colorful rain...
:-)
meanwhile,
i wait for you
to come
visit
and tell me one thing Now...
July 15, 2011 at 10:34 AM
Hi Snap, Did you ever RIDE in one of those balloons? I always wanted to do that --but never have. We always attended the balloon festivals when I lived in Texas. SO much fun --especially when they started offering night ballooning... Awesome!!!!
Have a good weekend.
Hugs,
Betsy
July 15, 2011 at 11:17 AM
We have balloon races here in Az. too. Love to follow them and watch them fire up. Magical.
July 15, 2011 at 12:14 PM
You have touched my heart with your beautiful postcards of memories, and your poignant haiku...
July 15, 2011 at 12:23 PM
Such a beautiful photo's and a striking haiku... memories, oh bittersweet memories...
July 15, 2011 at 12:29 PM
I must say your balloon postcard is wonderful, and I do love watching them - from the ground. I think it would take a lot to persuade me to go up in one.
July 15, 2011 at 2:26 PM
Like your poem very much. thinking of you. the balloons are great!
July 15, 2011 at 7:15 PM
hiss of gas burner
lifts basket skyward with us
summer enchantment
July 15, 2011 at 9:28 PM
Very rich and meaningful post, even for me, who has never been in a balloon. What a nice way to remember your friend.
July 15, 2011 at 10:04 PM
Beautiful cards. My sister lives in New Mexico and we have been to that balloon festival. Such fun. Love all the cards!
Noelle
July 16, 2011 at 2:13 AM
Very beautiful!!
July 16, 2011 at 6:50 AM
Bonjour dear friend,
Beautiful postcards, your post is full of great and happy energies!
Léia and little Luna
July 16, 2011 at 7:25 AM
What a beautiful set of wonderful postcard.
My Postcard Friendship Friday
July 16, 2011 at 8:11 AM
what beautiful memories you have, I thank you for sharing them with us.
July 16, 2011 at 3:19 PM
Great postcards and love the memories attached. The balloons on the second postcard look like colourful marbles.
Have a great weekend.
Postcards Crossing
July 16, 2011 at 11:43 PM
Hi there !
Found my way to your blog through Lovely Luna in Luxemburg :)
My mom just LOVE the postcards with all the colorful ballons.
Most be an amazing sight to see !!!
Mom also love your photo from -81 and your Haiku :)
July 17, 2011 at 12:25 PM
I swore I had commented on this already. Just goes to show....
Love the postcard, and the photos. We went to the balloon festival here in Oregon a long time back. It was a 'crack of dawn' experience, but well worth it. I'd like to go again some day.
Riding in a balloon must be such fun, though I'm not sure I could do it these days. The height would scare me. lol
Wonderful memories. *hug*
July 21, 2011 at 11:35 AM
this made me tear up Snap. I know you miss Mr. Dragon and it's when you look at a photo of happy times, so many memories are stirred. My heart is hugging you. xo
July 22, 2011 at 8:38 AM
That was interesting and looked like much fun and excitement!! The pictures are marvelous!!
July 28, 2011 at 11:47 AM