Entries for Sunday, October 19, 2008
➠ October 19, 2008
Hot Air Balloon Trip slideshow on Flickr
A handful of photos from Joy’s and my trip in a hot-air balloon, high above “wine country”.
The Bugle
WHY was I not aware of this sooner‽ A *THOROUGHLY* splendid satirical weekly podcast featuring John Oliver (off of The Daily Show) and the man who I described as his “erstwhile” UK comedy partner (until I discovered they were doing this podcast together), Andy Zaltzman. Absofuckinglutely fantastic.
Balloon Trip
The quick-deflate valve in action. (See the full set of photos from our hot air balloon trip)
Balloon Trip
Post-flight, the balloon tumbling down.
Balloon Trip
Our captain, Scott, firing up the heat.
Balloon Trip
The vineyards of "Wine Country".
Balloon Trip
I love the weird patterns carved out, only really visible from above.
Balloon Trip
The scale of the people should give some idea of the size of the balloon.
Balloon Trip
The balloon looks so undignified when deflated.
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