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Laying out the balloon. |  |
Blowing air into it, using high powered fans. |
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Getting ready to fire the torch. |  |
Filling the balloon with hot air. |
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A critical time, when inflation can fail. | ||
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Success! It is full and ready to ascend. |  |
Lifting off the ground. |
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The ground crew has cleared away from the balloon and watch its ascent. |  |
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Two of our favorite balloons: the tuxedo and the Korbel Champagne bottle. |
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We like the cat-shaped balloon. |
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One of the fun-shaped balloons, the United Van Lines Truck, begins to fill. |
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This balloon, with the dragon wrapped around the outside was a definite crowd pleaser. |
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The Budweiser and Bud Lite products compete, even in the air. |
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Looked like Budweiser was first up. Over on the right is another shaped balloon, a teddy bear. |
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The sky is filled with balloons. |
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A fabulous site, worth the trip. |