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Published: September 29th 2008September 29th 2008
Well that was amazing, I had to wait a long time to actually get up in the air (Virgin balloons don’t tell you it’s about a 1 in 6 hit rate- weather depending) but I have finally celebrated my ‘special birthday’. Thanks kids it was well worth it. It’s fantastic how quiet everywhere is at 7am when you are 3000 feet up in the air. I think it was extra special because it was like saying goodbye to England for a while (great to have my dad with us as well) and felt like we could just float onto our next adventure. Who knows maybe I will do it again over the Serengeti , although I do tend to agree with the guy that said why would you want to land in the jungle in a picnic hamper!!!
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Date: 2nd October 2008
Best Wishes.
Did you get your new computor, so you can send us some photos of your Hols.
From Blog: 'Up, Up and Away'
Best Wishes.
Did you get your new computor, so you can send us some photos of your Hols.
From Blog: 'Up, Up and Away'
Date: 3rd October 2008
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Hi Dave; Got your comment on our blog...thanks! Got the computer just got to find a camera now so off to tempt the rain...you should have heard the thunder last night!! Still hot and humid in rainy season. Love Gordon and Sue
From Blog: 'Up, Up and Away'
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Hi Dave; Got your comment on our blog...thanks! Got the computer just got to find a camera now so off to tempt the rain...you should have heard the thunder last night!! Still hot and humid in rainy season. Love Gordon and Sue
From Blog: 'Up, Up and Away'
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wish i was there ! good luck ,love you both xxxxxxxx
From Blog: 'Up, Up and Away'