Plano Balloon Fest

[Wil_Bloodworth]

We'll be there...

-Wil

[resehop]

We are meeting at the Plano Centre DIGITAL SIGN at 4pm which is close to the corner of Jupiter and Springcreek (South West corner of the intersection). If you can't make it there at 4pm and still want to meet up with us... message me and I will give you my cell phone #.

[scott1120]

If you close parking, they will have parking at First Methodist Church Plano (Springcreek and Parker - enter from Parker). It is like $10.00 a car, so pile in the people. The church is pretty much across the street from the launch point.

[resehop]

You can also park at the Plano Centre and it is $5 there but you have to walk some to get to there.

[puttingdog]

Originally Posted by dlbdata

See, now we can recognize one person.....the new D80 strung from a neck....

I can be recongnized as I will have a camera...hmmm, and maybe a hat.

I don't use a neckstrap.....I use handstrap instead....

and Bob, just go over, look for the best angle....and shoot....
the only thing there is a big field..
I don't quite remember if there's anything special on the backdrop

here's mine from last year, not very good but you can take a look...
http://www.pbase.com/puttingdog/plano_balloon_festival

[matwey]

Last year some of the balloons started from Bob Woodruff Park of Park Blvd., by the small lake. Plenty of parking and can get close to balloons, and it is free.

[dlbdata]

Sure hope my "on field" credentials show up......

[gardener]

FYI
My balloon pilot friend told me this afternoon that if you're only going to make one trip out, make it Saturday evening as they'll do a balloon glow, a liftoff, AND a big fireworks show at dark thirty. He noted that Plano had spent some big bucks on fireworks so that part should be outstanding too

[hookem]

Dang it!... wish I could go. Take some great pics ya'll.