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Bristol balloon fiesta 10th August 2012 part one
Day two starts off as day one Hot hot hot so another early start and off we go. This blog is shots from the first part of the day so not many balloons in this blog. but keep your eyes open for part 2
11am and the car park is empty we were one of the first in
another walk down the hill past the deer park
it not only people that have there head up there **** lol
nearly at the arena past the original olympic cauldron as used in the games 2012
churchill dog balloon starts to inflate
others join in
beautifull day hot so we head for our tree in the shade
not many inflated as yet but still a good sight
i love the churchill balloon
palletways dragon balloon joins in too
these i think are local news news readers and weather girl
this is the result of day one in the sun a red sore head lol.......my hair not greasey sharron offered to cream me up at this point lol
lidels had a summer bus and had a help yourself policy for picking up FREE factor 30 suncream we got a few bottles lol
in the shade relaxing
i go for a walk and at last get the photo of a mini covered in grass
they had a rhino too
Pascal Cambell Jones Parabatix Flying Display
Paramotoring has been around since the early 90s. Looking like flying armchairs, paramotors are in fact engine-powered paragliders. These remarkably simple craft are a cross between a parachute and a microlight.
Since a young age he has bathed in a background of paraaviation. Having worked in the wing manufacturing & R&D business for most of his life he has got to know all too well the wings his father has designed. His aim has always been to create and participate in a dynamic new class of flying competition, today his dream is realised with the Parabatix Sky race! His aim is to show off the true capability of these incredible flying machines with an elite class of competition and world best pilots!
he was wizzing around the arena i was watching and getting photos from under a tree lol
Sharron had gone for a walk and i did not want to loose my spot
we next get a model aircraft display
i found these as hard to photograph as the red arrows lol
getting bored with that i went to see the helicopter
back to the arena time for another go
it was close to me now so a bit easier to photograph
end of the display
next up
EXIT Parachute Display Team. we were told the X is also used as a safety tool if the ground staff roll it up it tells thejumpers itis not safe to jump
they circle the arena at 2000 thousand feet
throwing down markers to check wind direction and as a target
here they come
another demonstration from pascal
this time he was at the fence close to me so i could get some land shots
he was having problems with lack of wind
another failed attempt
so they move him to another part of the arena
couple of more air shots
one final balloon
this is the end of part one of this day another blog to follow with just balloons
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Hi Nigel how are you well I hope I think the ballon Festival is Bristol best event of the year as they always round it of with the Red Arrows who I think are brilliant but the Ballons are a great site and you have captured brilliantly many thanks for sharing best wishes BoB. P/S Regards to Sharon.
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another cracking blog Nigel, you seem to get yourself in the right place to get good shots
Off for the next episode - keep going xxxxx
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Hi Nigel good and interesting blog those balloons are very varied and colorful like from me Martin
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Allways be prepaired you never know what shots around the corner
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Brilliant again Nigel! I wish i had stayed for the whole lot now but had so much to see! Keep up the good work! Lee
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Another wonderful blog. Another reminder of a perfect day. The deer are very cute xxx
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Great day for you Nigel. I did a balloon flight for charity some years ago from Cardiff it was brilliant I'd love to do it again. Glad you enjoyed, it hope the head cools down quickly.
Christine
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Another great blog. Somehow a hotair balloon advertising a funeral service does not fill me with confidence.
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Ooooooh yes! Sorry - had to. Can't believe nobody else has yet.
Another great blog Nigel, really does look like a great day with loads to do and see. You're really doing it justice from what I can see.
On to part 2...
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You pair get around...LOL!! Always something to see and do and photograph. Great set of pictures again. You'll need another Hard drive to store all your images. LOL! Must be great to actually be there and see them fly up up and away. I have thought about going up in one but climbing in the basket would be my problem. LOL!! I'll stick to flying in planes. Thanks for sharing. Hi to Sharon