Paddling
4 октября 2023 г., Соединенные Штаты ⋅ 🌙 75 °F
There are three medium sized lakes and one has a boat ramp. Apparently very slimy. I ended up on my butt but able to retrieve my boat and get in some paddling. It was gorgeous and lots of birdsЧитать далее
Bar S Rv Park
5 октября 2023 г., Соединенные Штаты ⋅ ☀️ 72 °F
In New Mexico, one more night of all utilities before arrival at the Balloon Fiesta where I will be without. I am excited and worried. But charging everything with a battery and topping off water.Читать далее
Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta
6 октября 2023 г., Соединенные Штаты ⋅ ☀️ 75 °F
All set up, solar working and fantastic weather. Pilot presentation in an hour and only worry is the airstream next to me with five dachshund. The bonus is that the blue roofed building is GeneralЧитать далее
Mass Ascension
7 октября 2023 г., Соединенные Штаты ⋅ ☀️ 66 °F
Breakfast and coffee at 5 am, on launch field at 5:45 am. They did an awesome light show using drones, the launched 8 balloons to check winds, a military fly over in formation and all balloon set upsЧитать далее
Laurel BahrAwesome display...once again you display your unique sense of plucky adventure.
Albuquerque, New Mexico
7 октября 2023 г., Соединенные Штаты ⋅ ☀️ 70 °F
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cJ94n4KAIbQ
Check out this video, it gives you a great view of this morning. The one with the flames is the opening with the military fly over and the United StateЧитать далее
From RV campground
8 октября 2023 г., Соединенные Штаты ⋅ ☀️ 64 °F
Lazy today so after 5 am breakfast I sat outside the trailer and watched. Different view and could refill my coffee. A couple came pretty close. Later today going to a music event at a sister campsiteЧитать далее
Albuquerque
8 октября 2023 г., Соединенные Штаты ⋅ ☀️ 79 °F
https://youtube.com/@TheBorderHookupsGoRVing?si…
The duo that did the concert for several RV groups. Lots of fun.
Sunset Rise
8 октября 2023 г., Соединенные Штаты ⋅ 🌙 70 °F
I got the chance to crew for the pilot that did our presentation on Friday.
They did a tethered glow. Followed by skydivers with sparklers and fireworks. Really fun. I did crowd control and keptЧитать далее
Target competition
9 октября 2023 г., Соединенные Штаты ⋅ ☀️ 52 °F
Interesting day. Sitting in a truck waiting to set up.
We set up in a brewery parking lot. The pilot flew back to the Fiesta grounds and dropped two bean bags on targets. We helped him deflate andЧитать далее
Day 2 of crewing
10 октября 2023 г., Соединенные Штаты ⋅ 🌙 52 °F
First up is "Dawn Patrol". They launch in dark to get the feel of the wind. Their info determines if the balloons will fly.
We set up outside of the Fiesta to do a competition.
I got to go up onЧитать далее
Day 3 of crewing
11 октября 2023 г., Соединенные Штаты ⋅ ☀️ 73 °F
Due to potential weather ,pilot decided to do a static fill. We stayed at the Fiesta park.
Done early so went back to trailer, took hot shower and now heading to Santa Fe on a train. Looking forwardЧитать далее
Santa Fe
11 октября 2023 г., Соединенные Штаты ⋅ 🌬 70 °F
Found Tomasita's, recommended by Santa Fe residents. Never had a stuffed sopapilla before and of course green Chile. Delicious
Monty's First Day
12 октября 2023 г., Соединенные Штаты ⋅ ☀️ 64 °F
Met up with Monty the Black Sheep's pilot at 6 am. The winds were considered a bit dicey so they only did static displays. This balloon is not easy to set up or deflate but sure is cute to look at .Читать далее
Day 2 with Monty
13 октября 2023 г., Соединенные Штаты ⋅ ☀️ 61 °F
Perfect flying day. All kinds of special shaped balloons
Of course Monty is the best.plus his pilot let other crew members kids "milk" the balloon. They had a blast. Greg Ashton is a great pilot
Last Day with Monty
14 октября 2023 г., Соединенные Штаты ⋅ ☀️ 68 °F
Beautiful day but rather wild winds when came time to land Monty. Ended up next to my RV so after we packed them up I walked home. Watched the eclipse. Ring of fire was awesome but really cold, 45andЧитать далее
Saturday evening
14 октября 2023 г., Соединенные Штаты ⋅ ☀️ 68 °F
I did not crew so played tourist.
I found the remote control mini balloons. Watched some of the Glow (balloons are inflated but on the ground and they use the propane burners to light them up).
Heading back to Texas
15 октября 2023 г., Соединенные Штаты ⋅ ☀️ 64 °F
Today was a challenge
1. Asked at 4:30 am if I could crew. Made it to field and high winds and a transmission problem in case vehicle. No one was able to fly.
2. Packed up and started out ofЧитать далее
Granbury Tx
16 октября 2023 г., Соединенные Штаты ⋅ ☀️ 64 °F
Stopped at Barking Rocks winery outside of Granbury Tx. Joy and Joanne Jarrett live there. They are Nathan's Aunt and Grandmother. Joy, the Aunt has been ill and I stopped to see how they were doing.Читать далее
Granbury Tx
17 октября 2023 г., Соединенные Штаты ⋅ ☀️ 70 °F
Started off discussing diet and other ideas with Joy and Joanne. Then headed home. Nice drive. Back home in Kingwood. Will start cleaning out the van and trailer tomorrow.
Visiting Joy and Joanne
23 октября 2023 г., Соединенные Штаты ⋅ ☁️ 79 °F
I am visiting for a couple of days with Nathan 's Aunt Joy and Grandmother Joanne. I have the trailer in an RV park about 10 minutes away.
Potter creek park
26 октября 2023 г., Соединенные Штаты ⋅ ☁️ 81 °F
Arrived a few minutes ago. Missed the rain apparently but hope to get in some paddling over next couple of days
The view is awesome. Went for a walk and the rainbow was waiting. Wonder if the peopleЧитать далее
On the lake
27 октября 2023 г., Соединенные Штаты ⋅ 🌧 81 °F
So this morning was foggy and then raining. But sun came out for a bit so got out my kayak. Lake is about 10 ft down so had to walk down ramp thru some gunky stuff and then off. I was only one out.Читать далее
Choices
27 октября 2023 г., Соединенные Штаты ⋅ ⛅ 82 °F
Went for a walk around campsite. I am the smallest unit but check out the largest ?
Texas State football
28 октября 2023 г., Соединенные Штаты ⋅ ⛅ 82 °F
Visiting Brian and he has alumni tickets to home games. Pretty deluxe tailgating and seats. Plus a T-shirt , snow cones and cotton candy. Plus my trailer window is fixed.
ПутешественникOh that was during the pregame, but sort of a sad game, lost 13-31
ПутешественникIt is a special visual. Great story telling. Miss your face!
Путешественникis the visual you conjuring up the vision of my flat on my butt on a boat ramp with my kayak floating off and a fisherman laughing?