This morning Steve and I woke up at 6:15 am and braved the almost freezing temperatures (just a small exaggeration) to watch the launch of 15 hot air balloons from the town park in Telluride, CO. Yes, I am wearing a winter coat, gloves and a hat! This was absolutely fascinating to watch. First the balloonist set up their baskets and make sure the fire ignition is working. Then the baskets are tipped over and the balloon is attached. They use hugh industrial type fans to fill the balloons with air. After the balloon is filled the heater is ignited and the air is heated which causes the balloon to right itself. At this point the balloonist gets in the basket and about a half dozen volunteers hold the basket to the ground and angle the basket and balloon to the launch site. Not sure I want to ride in one but it was sure fun to watch the launch.
This morning Steve and I woke up at 6:15 am and braved the almost freezing temperatures (just a small exaggeration) to watch the launch of 15 hot air balloons from the town park in Telluride, CO. Yes, I am wearing a winter coat, gloves and a hat! This was absolutely fascinating to watch. First the balloonist set up their baskets and make sure the fire ignition is working. Then the baskets are tipped over and the balloon is attached. They use hugh industrial type fans to fill the balloons with air. After the balloon is filled the heater is ignited and the air is heated which causes the balloon to right itself. At this point the balloonist gets in the basket and about a half dozen volunteers hold the basket to the ground and angle the basket and balloon to the launch site. Not sure I want to ride in one but it was sure fun to watch the launch.
OMG get back here where it is nice and warm missy. I love watching the hot air balloons take off it's so amazing how it all just works. Looks like you are having fun.
ReplyDeleteOh that looks like fun! It is 101* here in Las Vegas! You can come home and thaw out now! Glad to see you blogging, we miss you!
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