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Hot air balloon races (pics added) - 07-15-2010, 12:37 AM

Just wondering if anyone else was planning on heading over to Longview for the Great Texas Balloon race July 30 - August 01, 2010?

Balloon glows should be on both Fri and Sat nights.. (course dependent on weather for everything)


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07-15-2010, 01:19 AM

Hard to believe they have "races", like anything more than a lucky wind gust will affect their chances of winning... I do like balloon festivals, though. Lots of color in the sky!
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07-15-2010, 09:55 AM

That would be a sight to see someone with one of them big swamp boat fans on the back of their balloon.
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Hard to believe they have "races", like anything more than a lucky wind gust will affect their chances of winning... I do like balloon festivals, though. Lots of color in the sky!
Yes, but it makes for a great photo finish!!
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07-15-2010, 12:02 PM

Never quite understood why they call it a race.. but if the weather permits the balloon glows are very cool.. then on Sat/Sun morns for the "races" you could either gets shots of them taking off from where ever they decide to start from.. or to me seeing them come into the airport (especially if they are coming in from west to east) seems a even better.. with the mass of balloons coming at ya.. and some even very low.. since they are trying to put a ring on a pole.


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07-15-2010, 09:19 PM

even my slow focusing OLY can catch that kind of race.
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07-15-2010, 09:41 PM

I might make it. My wife and I said we were going this year but the timing may not be right.
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07-15-2010, 09:48 PM

well, if someone goes, please show us your pics!
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07-15-2010, 10:55 PM

I've thought about it, just have not decided yet.

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To really see a proper balloon fiesta head over to ABQ NM! Last year I actually saw a balloon hit a VIP tent and dump out one of the crew and then shoot skyward for about 300 ft!

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07-18-2010, 04:26 PM

I went last year and posted some pics here. Had a lot of fun, but man was it hot out.

I am on the fence about this year though. The balloon glows are a treat to the eyes thats for sure.

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I am going to try to make it..we will see what the weekend brings
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Pics added from the races (fyi pic heavy (9)) - 08-01-2010, 11:54 PM




















Any C/C welcome!

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