Tony & Alexander - Chase Crew
I was inside having coffee when I heard the sound of a motor. I'd noticed a balloon a little earlier and when I looked out, was surprised to see it coming down nearby. Flying around it was a parasail, the source of the motor sound. In my whitey-tighties and (color-coordinated) white shirt, I took this video.
I got dressed (one has to make concessions) and ambling over to the van, watched as about a dozen passengers filed aboard. When I mentioned the video and blog, the tour guide -- eager to be away -- said they had plenty of video and, quickly shutting the door, drove 'em off.
What a cool way to start a day!
Nice video catch. I was part of the chase crew when Julia went on a balloon ride as a gift from an employer. I learned that balloons don’t always gently land. Her balloon came in hot and bounced across a field covered in shotgun shells. Private land, and the organizers got everybody out in a hurry.
ReplyDeleteGlad she wasn't hurt.
DeleteI always figured littering was a PUBLIC activity.
See: https://newmexnomad.blogspot.com/2017/02/blam-blam-blam-blamblamblam-blamity.html
I hope Andy benefits from this chance encounter!
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ReplyDeleteThat was unfortunate that they did not value the video but time is money and I'm sure they have a comprehensive business plan, investors, etc., which turn a flight into a boring job. Typically the balloon comes down on someone's party and that warrants a gift from the balloon pilot. Did they not offer you a bottle of wine?
ReplyDeleteDanG! I missed out completely!!!
DeleteNext time I'll know. Thx!
That's annoyingly loud. A lot of people offer up sound pollution and erosion of peace and land in the great American West. I would have not pantsed but taken off the tighty whities.
ReplyDeleteSUCH a provocateur!
DeleteSee: https://newmexnomad.blogspot.com/2019/08/neighbor.html
I did this in that same area back in the 90s. I fear heights, but I wasn't afraid in the balloon. There was an excellent pilot and he was so nice. Still drunk from a huge birthday celebration the night before, we had a blast and spit over the side of the balloon (which was a highlight - the simple things, you know). Then once we landed, we drank champagne.
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