Oct 6, 2014 - Here is a time lapsed video from the Honeywell parking lot.
Oct 7, 2014 - Here is another time lapsed (yes I love this video option on my iPhone) from the Honeywell entry sign. This has a good view of the balloons as they initially lift off.
Oct 9-12, 2014 - Wow, what a 4 day weekend! I helped support a MeetUp event for a Houston group N.E.O.. This event started on Thursday and ended on Sunday. The Houston people drove the 13 hour trip each way. The total number of people were anywhere from 15 to 20ish people, it was a full house. Most of the people had to sleep on the floors in my house, but some slept in tents in my back yard and a few others had a hotel elsewhere in the city.
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| Wells Fargo's first balloon launch with the American flag |
On Friday, which seemed to be a bad weather day, actually turned out to be one of the best days for a mass ascension. Jonathan, Dhruv and myself drove Boaz and Colleen to their private balloon flight then the three of us went straight to the Balloon Park. I was certain it would be canceled but was pleasantly surprised when the first two balloons launched (Wells Fargo carrying the American flag). The park was just inundated with balloons in 360 degree from our view point. It was amazing.
On Saturday morning, 4 of us (Jonathon, Dhruv, MK and myself) took my truck to the Balloon Park while the remainder of the group took the white van. This too was a great mass ascension day. Lots of pictures were taken. We took some group pictures with a few ladies from the group (pyramid comes to mind). After meeting up with the remainder of our group we decided to hit the Sandia Mountains. 10k trail south was our focus. This was an easy hike out to the ledge where more pictures were taken. The return was my option to get some exercise, so took it a little faster than the group, but I knew the route was well labeled and easy for them to follow. We then drove the remainder of the Crest road to the crest to enjoy the views in the cold wind. Rain was on the horizon and very beautiful. This rain canceled that night's Glow-deo. We drove to Sadie's restaurant and sat at a large line of tables on the patio. After dinner, we headed back to home base (my house). We stayed up late drinking and playing UNO. The music was way too loud (thanks Dhruv).
Sunday morning, we slept in and then everyone got ready to leave. Packing and cleaning up a bit. I give hugs to everyone as they leave and say my good-byes. It was nice to get my house back, but it was sad to see everyone go (bitter sweet). I made some great friends during this event.
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