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ALBUQUERQUE 2006!

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Sunday, October 15 2006- Rainy, windy... then it became beautiful. About 200 balloons took to the skies, but then the wind picked up again. We said sad goodbyes to the faithful crew and repacked the trailer.

Photos by: Jim and Natalie Terry

Marco, Barry, Teri, Marcos & Ricardo. We LOVE Aeromagic Balloons!

 

Natalie not realizing that her picture is being snapped.

 

Ray Fournier taking off.

 

Group shot of some really great crew!

 

 

Another shot of our Brazilian friends.

 

Barry & Cypress- He is a wonderful service dog. Pretty too.

 

 

 

 

Family portrait.

 

Another great crew shot.

 
 

Barry & I would like to thank all of the people that came out to crew for us this year at Albuquerque. If it weren't for the dedication and hard work we can't put these massive balloons in the sky.

A special thanks to my Dad, Jim for putting his life on hold for 2 weeks to help Barry & I make the week go smoother than any trip we have made to the Fiesta.  Suzie makes an exceptional mascot too..

Gregory Wark the 3rd was exemplary as Patriots Crew Chief. Even if he still needs a real hair cut.

Danny Campbell- He did a wonderful job (plausible blackmailability is still possible). Danny is a wonderful pilot, a real team player and all around great guy. How's that? Did you know that Danny has 'Burnie', The Little Devil balloon???? He was so quiet about it, I'm sure most people don't really know.

I must mention our resident Albuquerque crew member Mary Gentile.  While taking photos, she stepped into a ditch and broke her elbow. She goes in for elbow surgery on Monday, the 23rd. Please keep her in your prayers. I did just speak to her on the phone. Not to be deterred by a broken elbow, she went to do her Jazzercise class, but decided it wasn't the most comfortable thing to do in a sling. We expect to have her back next year!

Josh & family- It was wonderful to finally meet the next up and coming young balloonist. Josh is a walking and talking Special Shape encyclopedia. I have been corresponding with Josh for a little over a year and he is just as wonderful in person as he is online. His Mother is pretty cool too.

Glenn & Kacie- Thank you for holding on to that GIANT water bottle. We just didn't have enough room.

Eric Lucero- Thank you for everything! We can always count on Eric!

Lauren from Melbourne, Australia- You made it out for every single flight! And you are from Australia! Wow.

Honorable mention- Bob & Ruth Sano from New York. You can crash any party we are attending.

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Aapex Sunrides

Mail: Po Box 255, Uwchland Pa 19480

Launch: 1012 North Pottstown Pike, Chester Springs Pa 19425

Phone: 610-458-7050

Fax: 610-458-8735

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