Balloon Fiesta and other adventures
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Topic author - I have my van tatooed on my cheeks
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Balloon Fiesta and other adventures
We're back. Got in last night. Great Fiesta and really great southwest side trips. As soon as we get settled I'll post up some pics.
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Now click your heels together three times, and repeat after me: There's no place like home, There's no place like home, There's no place like home...
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Cool, been lookin forward to the trip rundown and pics Skip, glad you and Mrs Skip are back safely
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where are the pic's?????????????
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If its got tits or wheels, its gonna give you problems!
im sure we all know the #1 junk yard rule if it fits in your pocket its free.
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Topic author - I have my van tatooed on my cheeks
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Coming soon to a site near you.........stay tuned. I think I'll wait until the site is runnung at normal speed. At this rate it could take until next March to load them.
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Lots of pics, guys, I hope this works. When you click on a pic it will take you to Photobucket. On the upper right click on slideshow.
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Came out great! Nice job, Skip! Looks like you and the Mrs. had a great time!
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Overland Vans 4" lift kit and bumper w/grille guard
Fiamma awning
'95 Astro AWD EXT CS - Just over 99,000 miles
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Great pictures. Looks like you also had great weather the hole time. How many ballons where in show?
What great views out in the no-mans land!
What great views out in the no-mans land!
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Nice pictures Skip.Thanks for sharing.
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Awesome pics!
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Selah, WA
-96 GMC Safari AWD Hi-Top Conversion -->Stalled 5.3L swap & 5" lift
-74 Ford Bronco -->Far from perfect but mine!
-99 V-10 Ford Super Duty Super Cab 4x4 -->Stock with 285 Cooper ATs
-00 Ford Focus Wagon -->The Red Turd
-95 Ford 24' Class C Motorhome -->My big block sleeper
-07 Can-Am Outlander XT -->My yellow 4x4 quad for work & play
-04 Ski Doo REV Summit -->Still several chassis behind!
No new projects until the current ones are done!
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Great pics Skipster. Know you guys had a ball.
I called Skip one day while they were on vacation,,said he was in the desert hiking but I think he was untieing that saucer shaped deal we all saw on the news. You have anything to do with that Skip ?
I called Skip one day while they were on vacation,,said he was in the desert hiking but I think he was untieing that saucer shaped deal we all saw on the news. You have anything to do with that Skip ?
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Topic author - I have my van tatooed on my cheeks
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Every year I think it can't get any better and every year "It gets better". 530 balloons this year. Attendance is down a bit because of the economy. It's usually around 850 balloons. It's not just about the balloons. It's more about the annual gathering of the "H Row Family". "H" row is a launch site designation. There's about 20 members in the family and every year we dominate the H row. It's become such a tradition that the Fiesta promoters give us H row every year when we submit our applications. And this year the weather was perfect for the entire month I was gone. Can't hardly wait for the Letchworth event in New York. And NO, Larry, I didn't have anything to do with that silly balloon stunt. That dumbass won't think it's very funny when he gets the bill. And I hope he does.
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Sweet pics Skip, looks like a great time at the festival and on the back-roads, thanks for sharing with us.
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Looks like a great time, I hope to get down and see the southwest someday!
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