hot air balloon race - The Firearms Forum

SouthernMoss · 10-15-2005, 09:32 PM

The Great Mississippi River Balloon Race happens here every year in October. Lots of hot air balloons, along with a festival that includes live music, carnival rides, and food vendors. It goes on all weekend and is lots of fun.

Marlin called from the kitchen this morning to come look out the window. There was a hot air balloon headed right toward our street. I got this picture as the balloon passed over our neighborhood.

My daughter and I jumped into the car to see if we could follow it. We ended up at the city park 3 blocks away, where balloons were approaching right and left.

One balloon looked like it was going to try to land on the golf course, but changed their mind at the last minute.

A friend of mine (who happens to be a Vietnam vet) is on the chase crew of the POW balloon, so I was excited when it passed directly over my head.

Deputy Dawg · 10-15-2005, 09:34 PM

Nice............ sounds like fun....

Marlin · 10-15-2005, 09:50 PM

The best thing was the Funnel Cake from the carnival area on the Bluff overlooking the mighty Mississippi......

glocknut · 10-16-2005, 02:32 AM

I believe my ex mother-in-law could have powered one of those balloons higher than you could ever imagine !!!!!

mike
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10-15-2005, 09:32 PM	#1
SouthernMoss Admin Tech Staff Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: SW MS Contributor Posts: 10,651	hot air balloon race The Great Mississippi River Balloon Race happens here every year in October. Lots of hot air balloons, along with a festival that includes live music, carnival rides, and food vendors. It goes on all weekend and is lots of fun. Marlin called from the kitchen this morning to come look out the window. There was a hot air balloon headed right toward our street. I got this picture as the balloon passed over our neighborhood. My daughter and I jumped into the car to see if we could follow it. We ended up at the city park 3 blocks away, where balloons were approaching right and left. One balloon looked like it was going to try to land on the golf course, but changed their mind at the last minute. A friend of mine (who happens to be a Vietnam vet) is on the chase crew of the POW balloon, so I was excited when it passed directly over my head. __________________ My Second protects your First "I declare to you that woman must not depend upon the protection of man, but must be taught to protect herself, and there I take my stand." - Susan B Anthony -->

10-15-2005, 09:34 PM	#2
Deputy Dawg Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Central Texas Gulf Coast Posts: 2,229	Re: hot air balloon race Nice............ sounds like fun.... __________________ LOCK and LOAD................................... GOD, GUNS,GUTS the three that keep us FREE!!!!

10-15-2005, 09:50 PM	#3
Marlin TFF Admin Staff Chief Counselor Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: At SouthernMoss' side forever! Contributor Posts: 13,853	Re: hot air balloon race The best thing was the Funnel Cake from the carnival area on the Bluff overlooking the mighty Mississippi...... Attached Images __________________ *The flag represents a living country and is itself considered a living thing.* *The only criminal class native to the United States is Congress.*

10-16-2005, 02:32 AM	#4
glocknut Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: THE FORUM MASCOTT... Posts: 12,482	Re: hot air balloon race I believe my ex mother-in-law could have powered one of those balloons higher than you could ever imagine !!!!! mike gn __________________ Where O where are you tonight? Why have you gone and left me alone? I searched to world over and a thought i found true love... You met another and PTThhh you were gone....