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HOT AIR BALLOON RIDE

catlover7777 — Mon, 24 Jun 2024 00:51:47 GMT

Has anyone ever taken a hot air balloon ride?

I'm thinking of taking one but I can't stand for that long.

How much did you pay?

Was it awesome?

Please tell me about it.

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piperbay — Mon, 24 Jun 2024 01:03:32 GMT

I wouldn't take a hot air balloon ride. About three weeks ago, three people were seriously injured with burn injuries in Indiana when the balloon struck power lines.

I would find a different adventure.

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rms1954 — Mon, 24 Jun 2024 01:09:58 GMT

I never have but always wanted to.

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SaveTheTurtles — Mon, 24 Jun 2024 01:10:32 GMT

No way, no how. Good luck!

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Desertdi — Mon, 24 Jun 2024 01:31:31 GMT

Balloon "season" in Phoenix is October to March (can't fly in hot weather). The cost is approximately $250.

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Kachina624 — Mon, 24 Jun 2024 01:33:07 GMT

@catlover7777. I'm in Albuquerque but keep my feet firmly on the ground. I bet most balloon pilots would allow you to bring a compact lawn chair for sitting...I'd have the same problem. Just ask.

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JeanLouiseFinch — Mon, 24 Jun 2024 01:34:41 GMT

I'd like to go on one but I'd probably be too nervous. DH has been on one and said it wasn't bad. It goes pretty high and landing is a bit bumpy.

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Desertdi — Mon, 24 Jun 2024 01:38:08 GMT

@Kachina624 wrote:
@catlover7777. I'm in Albuquerque but keep my feet firmly on the ground. I bet most balloon pilots would allow you to bring a compact lawn chair for sitting...I'd have the same problem. Just ask.

@Kachina624 I don't get airsick...but I DO get seasick...so I'm very hesitant to "experiment"... di

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World Traveler — Mon, 24 Jun 2024 02:09:07 GMT

I have taken a couple of hot air balloon rides and loved it. It was exhilarating!

Both times were in Africa. Drifting over a herd of elephants or other wild life was pretty awesome at the crack of dawn.

Had to sign a waiver, was weighed (to make sure the total weight of all passengers didn't exceed a certain amount), and then instructed how to position ourselves when we land.

I believe I paid around $250, but am not sure; it was a few years ago.

The entire ride was around one hour. Everyone was asked to help spread out the balloon as it was being filled with hot air; and we also helped after landing to gather up the balloon to put it and the basket we stood in onto a trailer.

I love adventures, so I would do it again! Go for it! Skydiving is fun too.

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Sooner — Mon, 24 Jun 2024 01:46:52 GMT

Remember the nut who tied helium balloons to a lawn chair, drifted off and took a bb gun along to pop them to land?

How about that? Cheaper for sure.

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Love my grandkids — Mon, 24 Jun 2024 02:12:50 GMT

Not for a million dollars.

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Franklinbell — Mon, 24 Jun 2024 02:16:31 GMT

I think it would be fun!

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kitcat51 — Mon, 24 Jun 2024 02:25:45 GMT

A balloon festive is held every year at our County Seat & I paid $10.00 to go up in a tethered balloon, it was interesting & fun. Local balloon owners take off at an elementary school & land on my street sometimes, I live near a landing area.

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qvcaddition — Mon, 24 Jun 2024 02:39:17 GMT

I did. It was a 50 year birthday present . That was 38 years ago. I prayed for rain. It was a beautiful day and once I was up there, i was OK. It was so beautiful over the Napa valley. Then we had a picnic lunch afterwards.

I didn't sleep all night the night befoe. I'm scared to this day going in a plane.

Whenever I do something different, I say to myself, here we go.

I have done a lot of stuff for the first time that were out of my confort zone.

Still here.

I will say, Today, not because of age, but things are different. Make sure it's an experience person, not someone just starting out.

Today, you could be walking down the street and something could happen, so go with your gut. It's beautiful and once you are up, you will enjoy it.

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LadybugDG — Mon, 24 Jun 2024 03:21:02 GMT

No thanks 😬 that's not for me.

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Alter Ego — Mon, 24 Jun 2024 03:29:41 GMT

I've only been once, so far, in 2012. In Kenya (have plans to go again next year, in Namibia).

We did have an ... interesting landing. And, then a picnic breakfast. Saw a leopard in a tree on way back to the lodge.

Yes, we crawled out. 😂

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BlueFinch — Mon, 24 Jun 2024 07:30:07 GMT

When I was younger I would have loved to do it. You know, those years when you feel invincible. Now, not so much. I've heard of too many accidents and sketchy balloon pilots.

One balloon event even traveled right over my mom's property several years ago. I happened to be visiting and it was wonderful to witness, until one balloon went down on a neighboring property. That, with other reported incidents, was enough for me. Never would I ever...nope.

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San Antonio Gal — Mon, 24 Jun 2024 08:43:31 GMT

@Desertdi wrote:
@Kachina624 I don't get airsick...but I DO get seasick...so I'm very hesitant to "experiment"... di

@Desertdi - I get sea sick big time. That's the most horrible feeling. I'm getting queasy just thinking of being in a balloon.

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Estellee — Mon, 24 Jun 2024 09:52:42 GMT

I've never thought about doing it but it looks fun!

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lynnie61 — Mon, 24 Jun 2024 10:13:24 GMT

I went probably early 90's in Steamboat springs, CO. I was so nervous, but it was one of the best things I've done. It was about an hour. It was fabulous. There were two of us and the pilot.