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Sun Oct 12, 2008 12:32 pm

EZ Gruv wrote: Looking forward to show pics!

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Looks like a great event! Maybe next year... 8)

Sun Oct 12, 2008 5:25 pm

I got home a few hours ago, it was a good time. Thank you Louis & the ABQ crew. The weather wasn't the best, but the company was. I was good getting to know new folks and seeing others. Not any good pics though. :(

Sun Oct 12, 2008 5:29 pm

Did the balloons even go up?

Sun Oct 12, 2008 6:11 pm

We got in on Friday evening and we did not see any balloons over the weekend. We saw much wind and a bit of rain. On I40 on the way home, we must have seen 5 or 6 huge road signs blown over. It was windy. There were a few rumors that there were hurricane or tornado warnings. I never looked into it, but for a while, many westy owners closed our tops. still had a blast.

Mon Oct 13, 2008 9:20 am

Millie and I got back to Cordes Lakes around 7:30 pm last night and all we can say is WOW! Even though the Balloons never went up, we had a great time. The drive there and back was spectactular. Thanks to Big Bus Mike, Louis, George, and Stitch for making it a great campout and show. We have already made plans for next year. Thanks to Andy, Crystal, Mike B.,Jim B., Jeremy B.,Bill, Kenny, and Richard for letting us cruise and hang out with you all. Yes, there were Tornado warnings issued for Saturday evening. We saw the TV broadcasts at the restaurant we went to on Saturday night. Just some wind, rain, hail, and cooler temps. We had no complaints.

Mon Oct 13, 2008 10:01 pm

Glad everyone made it home safe :wink: This years weather was a bit crazy , BUT man I had an awesome time too! I am already excited for next year and some of the ideas we have for it! Thanks to SO MANY of our out of state friends that came out to hang with us and camp! Weather can NOT stop BUS PEOPLE from having a great time when we all get together as we have seen with freezing at BBB or floods in Heber, or winds at B&B , LOL! (If you don't get it we couldnt explain....)
This is the 1st year that I can remember that NO Balloons were up all at all! :shock: But those that pre-camped got a treat Friday morning with a nice launch :wink:
Can't wait to camp again with ALL our friends! Until then... Drive safe! Some of us will see you in Yuma next month! :twisted:

Thu Oct 16, 2008 9:33 pm

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Thu Oct 16, 2008 10:19 pm

Fri Oct 17, 2008 5:53 pm

kick ass shots. I think every vehicle has been represented. great job

Sat Oct 18, 2008 5:19 pm

Nice pics Andy! The one of the cloud surrounding the mountain behind us really needed to be seen in person, the way it went up and then turned and went back down was awesome. See ya in your neighborhood real soon. :)

Sat Oct 18, 2008 10:35 pm

Yeah, I got shots of most the cars. But I do know I didn't get a shot of a white split single cab and another car I can't remeber becuase I had put my camera away and was to lazy to get it back out.

The weather was breezy and cool, It was awesome though.