Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta - 2013 !

[Happycampers]

Hello... Just wondered if our check arrived. Thanks.

[Ken J]

Happy - as mentioned in the above post, We've not had a chance to log in the latest batch of checks - when we do we will sent out confirmations - I'm out of town this week, so I would say if you not received a confirmation by the end of next week, please PM me......

Ken J.

[SilverPal]

Hey Anna...blogger extraordinaire and Fb buddy! I'm so happy to see you're coming to Albuquerque! Get your trusty camera ready because this is one of the most photographed events in the world!

To all our newbies, you will find all the information you need either here on Forums, or in emails from Ken. Information ramps up as we get closer to the date, so stay tuned!

[Sheridan]

Check's in the mail Ken.

Also, I'd be happy to be on the parking team again this year if Jim and Lynda would have me. Thought I'd post this video again just as a teaser for those newbies (as I was last year).

Balloon Fiesta / Airstream Rally - YouTube

[Happycampers]

Absolutely beautiful video... looking forward to this event..

[Travel Bird]

Originally Posted by SilverPal

Hey Anna...blogger extraordinaire and Fb buddy! I'm so happy to see you're coming to Albuquerque! Get your trusty camera ready because this is one of the most photographed events in the world!

To all our newbies, you will find all the information you need either here on Forums, or in emails from Ken. Information ramps up as we get closer to the date, so stay tuned!

Lynda, can't tell you how excited we are!! Will bring the camera for sure and looking forward to spending time with you!! Cheers!! Anna

[knunut]

Beautiful Video. Will Have to make plans for next year.
Cant make it this year.

[SilverPal]

Sheridan....excellent vid! Thank you for sharing and for giving everyone a taste of this beautiful event! And yes, we have a job for you!

[87MH]

Confirmation received - probably going on to the Grand Canyon and then to Zion and/or Brice prior to heading back to Texas.

[Gene]

I made reservations at Enchanted Trails CG for 3 nights before the Fiesta. Two good things about Enchanted Trails—it is almost next to the assembly point Friday morning to caravan to balloonland and they don't raise their prices for the Fiesta. Also it is a cool place with the office being a former trading post and various vintage trailers and cars parked around the grounds. Some of the vintage trailers are available for overnights.

If you haven't been to the Fiesta before, this is the best place to stay before the Fiesta and there will be many Airstreams present.

Gene

[Charlie M]

We will be there for two nights prior to the Fiesta.

[Zeppelinium]

Originally Posted by 87MH

Confirmation received - probably going on to the Grand Canyon and then to Zion and/or Brice prior to heading back to Texas.

The whole area between the Grand Canyon and Zion is wonderful. You might consider other boondocking/camping in places in this post.

Zep

[MsRivet]

Originally Posted by reinergirl

Damn, 2013, I'm not going to be ready... My goal is 2014, I'm coming..... Do or die !

Same here! Can't wait for 2014!!!

[Happycampers]

So excited to be going ... confirmed...

[Travel Bird]

Originally Posted by Gene

I made reservations at Enchanted Trails CG for 3 nights before the Fiesta. Two good things about Enchanted Trails—it is almost next to the assembly point Friday morning to caravan to balloonland and they don't raise their prices for the Fiesta. Also it is a cool place with the office being a former trading post and various vintage trailers and cars parked around the grounds. Some of the vintage trailers are available for overnights.

If you haven't been to the Fiesta before, this is the best place to stay before the Fiesta and there will be many Airstreams present.

Gene

Gene, thanks for the heads up for the "before" Fiesta camping. I am also really looking forward to finally meeting you in person!!

[Gene]

Originally Posted by Travel Bird

Gene, thanks for the heads up for the "before" Fiesta camping. I am also really looking forward to finally meeting you in person!!

You will find me quite dull and uninspiring. But my wife Barb is very nice and much better looking than me.

Gene

[nilesrob]

Originally Posted by Gene

You will find me quite dull and uninspiring. But my wife Barb is very nice and much better looking than me.

Gene

Gene. we have not met, but I suspect we are related.

[hhendrix]

We are in. Missed one due to a broken leg if you remember. On the way back from the Mardi Grais rally and won't be home for a couple of days. Save us a spot and will mail the check as soon as we get home.

[Gene]

I just made reservations for after the Fiesta at Trailer Ranch in Santa Fe. If you are new to New Mexico (or if not), Santa Fe is worth visiting after the Fiesta. We saw quite a few Airstreams there last year, but don't know whether they had been at the Fiesta. After trying some other places in SF, we like Trailer Ranch. It is a 55+ CG and I wish they'd card us, but they never do.

And a jacket warning. Last year, needing a new medium weight jacket, I bought one at the Fiesta that has the Fiesta logo. It must be licensed. It looked decently made and had a fleece lining. It was reasonably priced. It is made in China, but it is hard to find clothing that isn't made somewhere in Asia. It is already pilling. Watch out. The brand seems to be "i 5 apparel".

Gene

[PeterH-350LE]

Originally Posted by 87MH

Confirmation received - probably going on to the Grand Canyon and then to Zion and/or Brice prior to heading back to Texas.

Got confirmatiom from Ken, thanks. Catstream and I decided to join everyone at Enchanted Trails Campground for the day before. Looking forward to this...