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Re: Albuquerque Balloon Festival 2020
Reply #25 –
Such a great time at the 🎈Balloon Festival. I really enjoyed working with a balloon crew and the evening potlucks and conversations with other LD owners 🚐

Thanks for posting that photo Larry 😁
Daughter of the first Lazy Bones
Hitting the road on my own and with a friend 🚐 while reporting back to the Lazy Bones at home 🛋

2 Lazy Bones - Home
Re: Albuquerque Balloon Festival 2020
Reply #26 –
"Thanks for posting that photo Larry"

Whoa, and I thought I was flying under the radar! Kinda makes me feel like a celebrity.   :o   8)
Steve S.
Lazy Bones & Cedar
2004 30'IB (Island Bed)
Yesterday is History, Tomorrow is a Mystery
Live for the day!
Re: Albuquerque Balloon Festival 2020
Reply #27 –
Please definitely include me for the Balloon Fiesta 2020! I can't wait!
2006 MB
Re: Albuquerque Balloon Festival 2020
Reply #28 –
Quote from: Lazy Bones 2  - 
Such a great time at the 🎈Balloon Festival. I really enjoyed working with a balloon crew and the evening potlucks and conversations with other LD owners 🚐
Thanks for posting that photo Larry 😁

We had a very good time at the 2007 Festival, getting to meet a lot of LD crew from the old Yahoo forum and others we had meet the previous year at the Grand Caravan.
I had a chance meet Mike Sylvester, the late RV repair guy who used to come to the Festival every year. I spent a bit of time watching him working and talking with. He encourage me to get into the LD repair biz, to take some pressure off him, telling me had too much work. I took his advice. Mike and his late wife Lisa were a matched pair, wonderful people.

For those who have not attended a Balloon Festival, it's a bucket list item, there is plenty to do in the area if you have a tow vehicle, it's a week long party. Don't party too late, the next day's activities start at about 5:00 AM.

Larry
Larry
2003 23.5' Front Lounge, since new.  Previously 1983 22' Front Lounge.
Tow vehicles  2020 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon, 2001 Jeep Cherokee
Photo Collection: Lazy Daze
Re: Albuquerque Balloon Festival 2020
Reply #29 –
"....there is plenty to do in the area if you have a tow vehicle."
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The balloon festival is indeed a spectacle; the "25th anniversary of the Kodak Balloon Festival" was first thing on my post-retirement trips bucket list in 1996. $100 to park on the bluff for three days, but over 800 balloons that year! (Oh, yes, things have changed!  ;) )

As far as I know (more recent attendees can correct this if inaccurate), the daily balloon action for most spectators ends about mid-morning and doesn't start again until the evening glow, so, as Larry pointed out, having a toad or some sort of ride to leave the festival site allows a lot more "goseedo" flexibility.





2003 TK has a new home
Re: Albuquerque Balloon Festival 2020
Reply #30 –
Hi Liz.  Please put us down as a definite for the 2020 ABF.

Thank you, Bob and Carol Morgan
2011 MB
Re: Albuquerque Balloon Festival 2020
Reply #31 –
"...the daily balloon action for most spectators ends about mid-morning..."

Physics being what they are, hot air balloons have greater lift when the surrounding air temperature is cool. In Albuquerque morning temperatures are ideal for flying hot air balloons. They even have a 'Dawn Patrol' that goes up to test conditions. Then, the Mass Ascension begins. Certain terrain features and climate conditions create a situation whereby the balloons find a lower wind draft that carries them southward over the city (and the awestruck spectators just across the road in the RV parking area). Once they have drifted south a certain distance they will then run their burners, gaining altitude, where there is a counter wind draft going northbound. This wind carries them back up to the launch field, whereupon they can virtually land at the very spot from which they were launched (given perfect conditions). This flight pattern is referred to as the "Box". I've seen it happen!
Steve S.
Lazy Bones & Cedar
2004 30'IB (Island Bed)
Yesterday is History, Tomorrow is a Mystery
Live for the day!
Re: Albuquerque Balloon Festival 2020
Reply #33 –
Hi Liz,

Thanks for your efforts in putting this together! Much as we would like to attend we need to give it a "pass".

Ian & Jean

27MB "Silver Fox"
Seattle
2015 MB
Re: Albuquerque Balloon Festival 2020
Reply #34 –
Hi Liz,

Please include add me to your list for the Balloon Festival next year.

Laurie Aggas
2015 27 RB
2015 RB
2010 Kia Soul
2 Border Terriers
Re: Albuquerque Balloon Festival 2020
Reply #35 –
Sue and I would like to join the growing cadre of balloon appreciators next year.  We'll build a South West tour around the event. 

Warren & Sue Myers
Warren
2019 MB “Dream Catcher”
Jeep Wrangler JL
Re: Albuquerque Balloon Festival 2020
Reply #36 –
Hi all, I'm the lucky dog that bought the 2016 MB that was posted for sale in New Mexico last week.  Got it back to Colorado just in time to try to figure out how to winterize the water system for the hard freeze expected tomorrow evening.  
I'm going to give myself a couple of months to learn how everything works and to 'make it mine' then hope to start traveling.  I also signed up for RV driving school.  
Thank you to Liz and Lisa for setting up the 2020 Balloon Fiesta gathering.  Please sign me up.  I definitely would like to join you!   Jeanine
Jeanine
2016 27ft MB SOLD
Re: Albuquerque Balloon Festival 2020
Reply #37 –
JeanieC, "You lucky dog!" Welcome! If your going traveling in a couple months drop in with the LD group at Quartzsite. (January)Last year was my maiden voyage and that gathering was a highlight of my trip. Sharon
2005 RK
 
Re: Albuquerque Balloon Festival 2020
Reply #38 –
For all you Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta attendees... you cannot visit ABQ without a fantastic meal at Sadies! The original restaurant is on lower 4th St., not far from 'Old Town'. Plus there are two more locations that have opened since I was last there. If I were able to reclaim the $$ I've given Sadie's over the years I'd have a much fatter wallet now!  ;D

New Mexican Restaurant Albuquerque | Sadie's of New Mexico
Steve S.
Lazy Bones & Cedar
2004 30'IB (Island Bed)
Yesterday is History, Tomorrow is a Mystery
Live for the day!
Re: Albuquerque Balloon Festival 2020
Reply #39 –
Quote from: Lazy Bones  - 
For all you Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta attendees... you cannot visit ABQ without a fantastic meal at Sadies!

It was good in 2007, the only problem was deciding on green or red.

Larry
Larry
2003 23.5' Front Lounge, since new.  Previously 1983 22' Front Lounge.
Tow vehicles  2020 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon, 2001 Jeep Cherokee
Photo Collection: Lazy Daze
Re: Albuquerque Balloon Festival 2020
Reply #41 –
And when you’re done gawking at balloons, you can do this:

Breaking Bad Filming Locations, Albuquerque
Greg & Victoria
2017 Mid-Bath  “Nocona” towing a manual 2015 Forester
Previously a 1985 TK
SKP #61264
Re: Albuquerque Balloon Festival 2020
Reply #42 –
The Albuquerque Balloon Festival is definitely something one should experience.  We also have a great time in 2007.  Here a just a few images to try to capture the event.

The morning mass ascension as seen from the camping area.


Filling  balloons for the dawn launch.


A common scene


Art
Art and Barbara
Settled in Atterdag Village of Solvang
2015-2022 fulltime in a 2016 Tiffin Allegro Bus 37AP
2002-2015 2002 LD MB
Art's blog
Re: Albuquerque Balloon Festival 2020
Reply #43 –
Okay everyone...Balloon Fiesta update.

Here are the names of whom I have heard from who want a spot at the Fiesta...If you aren't listed you need to let me know by Mon the 21st. okay? thanks all.  Based on this I plan to reserve 25 spaces. I am sure there will be a few extras. :}

Debinvenice; David/Wendy; Karen/Liam; Liz/Glen; Lisa T; Dan/Lynn; SuzyQ travels; Bob/Carol M; Jeanne B; Laurie A; Doug G; Warren/Sue M; Jeanine C;  and from the Ladeeze group, Laurelee; Susan T; Suzanne; Jean M; Plylana; Sally.

Let me know if I need to correct my list. thanks all.
Lizykat
2014 TK
Keep calm and always carry yarn
Re: Albuquerque Balloon Festival 2020
Reply #44 –
Oh, poo..... don't know how to upload, download the photos of the silly "LD Balloon Shirts" from years past.  See my avatar for an idea.  No, no more shirts, though!
2005 RB
Re: Albuquerque Balloon Festival 2020
Reply #45 –
Liz,
Please add me to the list of attendees.
I was having dinner with someone who grew up in ABQ.  When she heard about the LDO excursion she told me in no uncertain terms that I have to do this.
Joel

Joel & Terry Wiley
dog Zeke
2013  31 IB   Orwan   / 2011 CRV Tow'd LWEROVE
Re: Albuquerque Balloon Festival 2020
Reply #46 –
Yay! Will add you to the list!
Lizykat
2014 TK
Keep calm and always carry yarn
Re: Albuquerque Balloon Festival 2020
Reply #47 –
Please add me to the list!

Holly Scott
2008 MB
Re: Albuquerque Balloon Festival 2020
Reply #48 –
Liz
Please add us to your list as “Probable”. We are Ken and Pat Warner on the list for a 2020 that we thought would be early in the year. Questions about chassis availability mean we can only hope to join you instead of counting on it.

Ken and Pat 2020 hopefully SOB for now
Ken and Pat 2021 Midbath Mariposa
Re: Albuquerque Balloon Festival 2020
Reply #49 –
YAY!...adding Holly and Ken/ Pat to my list...
Lizykat
2014 TK
Keep calm and always carry yarn