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Old 10-04-2013, 02:23 AM #1
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Talking Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta, here I come!
My local BFF dropped an opportunity on me Monday I simply cannot pass up. She's paying my way to the ABQ (hard to type the whole word) hot air balloon fiesta! As a birthday gift! I introduced her to balloon festivals last year and she really enjoys them. We've been to 3 so far, here in Iowa. She started looking into the ABQ fiesta right away. I figured we'd go...some day...She works full time and any vacation time is already spoken for to line up with her husband's.

The timing is perfect! She is right in between jobs. Got laid off (she'd been expecting it for a long time) and has a few weeks til she starts the next job she already got hired for.

We're leaving early Sunday morning. Two days of driving each way. We'll be in ABQ for 4 days. She and I have been friends for 30 years and always have a good time together. Getting there will certainly be half the fun!

This has come about so suddenly...I'm still kinda stunned.
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Up, up, up and away...
So happy for you Sparky; knowing that you two will have a wonderful time

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What fun!!! Soooo jealous. Have a great
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The chance of me flying is infinitesimal, Sally. But I would in a heartbeat. Love it!

And I've already packed extra camera batteries.
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That's the biggest one in the US isn't it? Hot air balloon is on my bucket list. have fun enjoying your best friend time and the festival.
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The weather forecast looks perfect. We're leaving TONIGHT! I am SO excited!
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It IS the largest balloon festival in the world, with 550 Ballons this year!

BBC News - Balloon fiesta for Albuquerque skies
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-24417750

Wishing you a great time Sparky

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Had such a fantastic time...the weather was perfect every day!
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