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[PhilNH5]

I have not posted in almost 4 months - since the site upgrade. But I finally can again.

For my mom's 71st birthday we sent her up in a hot air balloon. I stayed behind (admitted coward). The launch site was the grounds of a bulldozer dealer.

 

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Her she helps to inflate the ballooon

 

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Houston we have liftoff

 

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Mom, my wife and daughter in the basket along with the pilot

 

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This is a shot from the basket off another balloon

 

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Me in my truck chasing them

 

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My truck from the balloon

 

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Mom, ML and Amy toasting with champagne after landing

 

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Every one had a great time. My mom was tickled pink. All of her freinds can't believe she did it.

For her 69th birthday we took her to see Rod Stewart. I keep telling her we will take her rock climbing.

Phil

 

[scott_vt]

Mornin Phil,
Welcome back to TBN ! Great set of pics ! Im not sure what would be more exciting, riding in the ballon or takin one of those dozers for a spin !

Nice treat for your Mom !