Say goodbye to all those beautiful balloons until next year!  It was a somewhat dreary end to the fiesta this year as the last weekend flights were cancelled due to weather.  Friday night’s balloon glow was also cancelled due to winds but the worst news of the fiesta was went a balloon went down early Friday morning killing the pilot when it hit power lines and ignited.  The passenger remained in critical care several days later.

But on a cheerier note, it happens ever year;  someone pops the question floating above the crowds.  Better yet every year someone actually ties the knot while floating overhead.  I can’t quite imagine all that preparation: hair, gown, makeup, hose, garter, something borrowed, something blue, before 6 in the morning!  And then to have it ruined as soon as you hop into the balloon!  Speaking of hopping into the balloon, exactly how does one do it in a wedding gown?

However this year rumor has it that a gentlemen hired 2 ballons, one for his lady friend and one for himself.  On his balloon he had a banner proposing marriage to the lucky lady.   Again rumor has it she said no and landed never to be heard from again!

Mark your calenders for next year’s Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta on October 3, 2009.  We’ll put in our order for better weather early and be sure and put your reservations early as this town fills up!

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