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Dueling Vaios/Fashion Statements |

Christmas party. |

Balloon??? Yes, Capt'n Radowski, in stealth mode,
snuck over to the house and set this up without the knowledge of the party
going on inside. |

Lisa & Teri. Probably laughing at, not with, Barry.
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Miss Fidget takes over the fireplace. Yes, she sleeps
like this quite often. |
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Blimp Quest 2005 |

So we decide to fly on Christmas Eve. Capt'n Radowski
decides to bring out the newest in the fleet. |

John Lares, Navigator and fan operator |

Double Crown Lines? |

Carrie re-thinking this whole Christmas Eve flight thing.
Actually it's 50+ degrees out. |

This looks complicated.
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John is using his telepathy to assist in the inflation. |

Barry saying, "For the love of God, could you please
get this thing inflated. You are using my fan! |

Strategy ensues. |

This is the darnedest special shape we have ever worked
on. |

Warmed up. |

Control Check |

Final checks on controls
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Yes, that rope is connected...to something. And I am SURE
it is VERY important. |

We are holding!
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"I am NOT nervous, just apprehensive" |

The lovely Candace and her best friend Meredith on the
left. |
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Pickup truck loading Specialist Phil Bird.
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