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05-09-2010, 11:00 AM
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Site Team
2002 25' Safari
Dewey
, Arizona
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Zep,
The New Mexico Rally site is here:
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Richard
Wally Byam Airstream Club 7513
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05-10-2010, 10:10 AM
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#122
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Rivet Master
1956 22' Flying Cloud
Durango
, Colorado
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: 1975 25' Tradewind
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HOLY COW - $215 to stay at the fair grounds and be bused to the balloon fiesta - now I understand why our numbers are so high this year - I wonder if that covers admission to events - wait till you get up in the morning and see the traffic lines coming into the event - 8 miles does not sound like a lot - even with no traffic you are a good 20 - 25 minutes to the fiesta field.
We still have a few spots left - like less than 5 at the moment - given that I'm being asked about this daily I'm going to re-group a bit and see if we can take more - I reserved 70, talking to the balloon folks, we can expand that a bit - they really like us because we are an easy group to work with, in that we all arrive at the same time.
Ken J.
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1956 Flying Cloud
Founder :
Four Corners Unit
Albuquerque National Balloon Fiesta
Rally
Vintage Trailer Academy - Formerly the original
restoration rally
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05-10-2010, 10:34 AM
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#123
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Site Team
2002 25' Safari
Dewey
, Arizona
Join Date: Mar 2005
Posts: 15,616
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Ken, be honest!
They like us because we invite them to happy hour..
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Richard
Wally Byam Airstream Club 7513
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05-10-2010, 10:42 AM
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#124
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Rivet Master
1956 22' Flying Cloud
Durango
, Colorado
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: 1975 25' Tradewind
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Ok ok - that helps too! Happy hour will have a whole new meaning this year - with 140+ folks it will be a party!!
Ken J.
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Founder :
Four Corners Unit
Albuquerque National Balloon Fiesta
Rally
Vintage Trailer Academy - Formerly the original
restoration rally
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05-10-2010, 12:25 PM
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#125
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Rivet Master
1973 23' Safari
1977 23' Safari
2018 25' Flying Cloud
Palmer Lake
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Join Date: Oct 2005
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Ken J
...they really like us because we are an easy group to work with, in that we all arrive at the same time.....
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Does this mean same day, same hour, or same minute?
Zep
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05-10-2010, 12:54 PM
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#126
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Rivet Master
1956 22' Flying Cloud
Durango
, Colorado
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: 1975 25' Tradewind
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We all arrive at the same time, so they can get us all parked at once - it is difficult for them to park large groups if everyone does not show up at the same time - our plan this year, since we are so large is all meet somewhat early in the day, then we will leave in groups of 10 about 10-15 minutes apart, that way while they are parking the first group, then the next group will be arriving - we will be sending details later - later will be after labor day when the parking crew arrives in town and we sort the details. We will get 70+ trailers parking within about an hour. Its a site to see!
Once parked you can come and go as you like.
Ken J.
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Founder :
Four Corners Unit
Albuquerque National Balloon Fiesta
Rally
Vintage Trailer Academy - Formerly the original
restoration rally
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05-11-2010, 08:48 AM
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3 Rivet Member
2007 27' Safari FB SE
1969 31' Sovereign
Ft. Worth
, Texas
Join Date: May 2007
Posts: 174
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Thought you might enjoy this time lapsed link of the 2009 Fiesta...
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05-11-2010, 01:17 PM
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Rivet Master
2006 19' Safari SE
Tucson
, Arizona
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Yup! That's the way it is!
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05-11-2010, 01:32 PM
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#129
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Rivet Master
1956 22' Flying Cloud
Durango
, Colorado
Join Date: Sep 2002
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We actually move around a little faster...
Ken J.
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Albuquerque National Balloon Fiesta
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Vintage Trailer Academy - Formerly the original
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05-12-2010, 05:08 AM
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#130
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Eharv
2007 25' Safari SS SE
Austin
, Texas
Join Date: Sep 2006
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Ken,
Have you received our check that we sent in the latter part of April for Balloon Fiesta?
Harvey & Gail Craig
803/805 Castle Ridge Road
Austin, TX 78746
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05-12-2010, 09:01 AM
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Rivet Master
1956 22' Flying Cloud
Durango
, Colorado
Join Date: Sep 2002
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Yes I did - thanks
Ken J.
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Four Corners Unit
Albuquerque National Balloon Fiesta
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Vintage Trailer Academy - Formerly the original
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05-12-2010, 10:22 AM
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Usually lost
2007 27' Safari FB SE
Maricopa
, Arizona
Join Date: Jun 2009
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Ken, I wanted to know about my check also. It hasn't cleared my bank yet and I want to make sure we're in. Thanks, Pat Cahalan
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05-16-2010, 01:34 PM
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Islander
2005 28' International CCD
Deer Harbor
, ORCAS ISLAND WA
Join Date: Feb 2009
Posts: 981
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old and can't remember
did my check get to you????
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and the Four P's(Paula, Phoenix and Peabody II and Pearl)…Peabody is here…..
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05-17-2010, 08:52 AM
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Rivet Master
1956 22' Flying Cloud
Durango
, Colorado
Join Date: Sep 2002
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Kingfisher - I'm sure I do, but I don't know who you are.... - PM me if you like
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Albuquerque National Balloon Fiesta
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05-29-2010, 05:43 PM
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#135
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Rivet Master
2005 19' Safari
GLENDALE
, AZ
Join Date: Aug 2004
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Have people started making reservations at the Grants KOA? What night is everyone arriving at the KOA (to depart for the Balloon Fiesta the next morning)?
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05-30-2010, 04:48 AM
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Islander
2005 28' International CCD
Deer Harbor
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Join Date: Feb 2009
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curious///////
i have read in several places that the balloon festival is from oct 6 thru the 15th and our gathering is from the 1st thru 5th?????
please resolve the conflict in my ancient tortued mind
Balloon Fiesta Is an international event held October 6 through October 15. It is one of the largest ballooning gatherings in the United States, with various shapes, sizes, and colorings. — The world’s largest hot air balloon festival, takes place each October, when you’ll see more than 700 balloons in the sky at a time. This magical hot air balloon festival is considered to be the most photographed event in the world, drawing a huge international crowd of balloonists and spectators.
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Kingfisher24
and the Four P's(Paula, Phoenix and Peabody II and Pearl)…Peabody is here…..
2013 GMC sierra denali
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05-30-2010, 04:50 AM
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#137
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Islander
2005 28' International CCD
Deer Harbor
, ORCAS ISLAND WA
Join Date: Feb 2009
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me too
and like Ken J said above....Most times I don't know who I am either
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and the Four P's(Paula, Phoenix and Peabody II and Pearl)…Peabody is here…..
2013 GMC sierra denali
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05-30-2010, 08:08 AM
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#138
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Rivet Master
1956 22' Flying Cloud
Durango
, Colorado
Join Date: Sep 2002
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As I understand it, folks are gathering at Grants the Thursday night prior to the rally which starts on Friday - I will not know our gather details until soon after Labor Day when I can get with the parking folks - tentative plans are to gather at Camping World on Friday morning...
King - The Balloon Fiesta starts on 10/1 and goes all week - I'm wondering if you are looking at a 2009 or 08 schedule which are still on various websites... This years version goes from Oct 2-10. Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta
Ken J.
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Albuquerque National Balloon Fiesta
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Vintage Trailer Academy - Formerly the original
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05-30-2010, 08:56 AM
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#139
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Rivet Master
2020 30’ Globetrotter
2001 30' Excella
Phoenix
, Arizona
Join Date: Jul 2007
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Phoenix,
Normally, our Arizona group and California groups meet up in Flagstaff on Thursday morning prior to balloon fest and caravan together to Grants where we all spend the night at the KOA. It would be a good idea to make a reservation at the Grants KOA for that Thursday night. I know several have already done so. AZ Flycaster normally leads this caravan and I am sure he will keep everyoe posted as we get closer to October.
Feel free to let me know if you have any questions.
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Four Corners Unit
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06-17-2010, 04:44 PM
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#140
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Rivet Master
1965 17' Caravel
1983 27' Excella
Walnut Grove/Laguna Woods
, California
Join Date: Jun 2004
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We have a reservation at the Grants KOA for that Thursday night.
This should be a fun time.
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