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08 August 2007

I went on a hot air balloon ride. →[More:]It was a birthday present from my girlfriend. Yeah! More info
post by: chillmost at: 02:21 | 13 comments
Wow, good for you. Was it fun? That would freak me the fuck out.
posted by mudpuppie 08 August | 02:31
It was a lot of fun. It wasn't scary at all. The basket doesn't wobble or shake around at all. It was the perfect day for ballooning. The landing was like skipping the last step when going down the stairs. Real soft.
posted by chillmost 08 August | 02:33
Glad you enjoyed it. Happy (late) birthday.
posted by mudpuppie 08 August | 02:40
That looks FUN.
posted by chuckdarwin 08 August | 04:56
I've always wanted to do that. Very cool, and happy b-day, chillmost!
posted by BoringPostcards 08 August | 06:15
What a great bday present! It looks very zen-like and soothing. I like the overhead shots best. Those crazy cows didn't even know you guys were there!
posted by chewatadistance 08 August | 07:19
I've always wanted to do that, too, and most awesomely during a mass ascension. This is one of those things on my "MUST DO BEFORE THE END (WHICH IS NEAR!)" list. Hope you had a great birthday!
posted by WolfDaddy 08 August | 09:55
Chillmost, happy beleated birthday. The video was great, looks like a lot of fun! I want to do this too!
posted by LoriFLA 08 August | 10:34
Good choice of music. Loved the part where you zoom in on the balloon's reflection in the water. Also, the balloon shredders at the end made me chuckle. Most enjoyable!
posted by Atom Eyes 08 August | 11:49
One of the things that surprised me the one time I went sailing is that you're moving with the wind. Hence, there's no breeze, which really throws off the sensation of movement. I'd imagine a balloon ride would be the same?
posted by mrmoonpie 08 August | 12:00
So cool! And such beautiful countryside.

An air balloon flight is something I've always wanted to do, but I don't know if I'd ever get enough nerve to actually go through with it.

Thanks for sharing, chillmost!
posted by deborah 08 August | 12:45
How fun! (Did you spit over the side? :)

Happy belated, too!

(I'd have to knock jon out to get him on one of those... the ferris wheel at Playland was tough enough.)
posted by Pips 08 August | 13:07
Did you spit over the side?

Of course!

Seriously, it is not scary at all. I get nervous when I'm in a plane waiting for takeoff. Here?, no sweat.

Do it! Do it!
posted by chillmost 09 August | 06:31
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