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What Goes Up Must Come Down
Sun Sep 14 2003

While we were visiting my parents just recently, there was a small gathering of balloonists in the area. My Dad and I were startled one morning while sitting on the back deck by the sound of the propane fires of a balloon. Soon it came into sight.

[album 65561 In the Air.JPG]

We got in the car and chased around, eventually following their support vehicle just up the lane from us. Unfortunately, this is what we found when we got up there.


[album 65561 Konica Balloon.JPG]


My son B. took a digital picture of it too.

[album 65561 Balloon Crash.jpg]

The people were so upset. This was the balloon's first flight. But we heard they were going to just send it back to the factory for repairs, and I am sure they will be flying again soon. Let us hope they have happier landings next time. Thank goodness, no one was hurt.

5 Comments
  • From:
    MagicWhiskey (Legacy)
    On:
    Sun Sep 14 2003
    Wow, great pictures.
  • From:
    Pragmatist (Legacy)
    On:
    Sun Sep 14 2003
    Too bad about the flight, but how lucky you were to be on the scene to get these great pix.

    Shalom
  • From:
    Sezrah (Legacy)
    On:
    Sun Sep 14 2003
    oh my, that is unfortunate
    i see a few fly over this area on those cold clear gorgeous mornings but have never known any of them to crash :(
  • From:
    RealmOfRachel (Legacy)
    On:
    Sun Sep 14 2003
    I'm glad you got the drop down box working, nice pictures its something you don't see everyday.
  • From:
    Parett (Legacy)
    On:
    Mon Sep 15 2003
    It IS unfortunate that those poor people had to get caught in the trees in order for you to get such great pictures. As bad as they felt about it,though,I would be surprised if they hadn't requested copies of the experience. Take care and God Bless***