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kaysvacationvilla
21-03-2005, 05:23
Looks Awesome!!! Maybe If I ever get up the nerve.
Ray&Sarah
21-03-2005, 12:04
That trip looks fantastic Rosie, great pics.[msnsmile2]
LiesaAnna
21-03-2005, 13:17
absolutely brill!!!!!
some great photos here!!
thanx for sharing them with us!!! so different but fab!!!!
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melvazquez
21-03-2005, 13:27
Brilliant!
The third one is just great, the pattern of the villas from above is really good.[clap]
mel
caroline
21-03-2005, 13:35
Rosie - do you know which communities you were flying over?
You look as though you're very close to the water in the first one[msnscared]
Andy and Wendy
21-03-2005, 13:46
Is the second pic showing a close-up of Hwy 27 area around Sand Mine Road / Publix (Berry Town Centre) / and Highlands Reserve?
Not been up myself but the configuration looks right!
Depending on the weather/wind we often see the balloons in the early morning at Calabay Parc as we take our sunrise swim!
Last time we were there there was a yellow one with a big smiley face on it - brough a big smile to our faces too!
Andy
Caroline, once I got my bearings I could pick out a few communities. I have one of Calabay and Four Corners that I'll post. The second pic is indeed Highlands Reserve.
We flew with a company called Bluewater Balloons, but there were actually 18 balloons from all different companies that take off together.
It was the most wonderful feeling just floating over the top of everything, our height ranged from a couple of hundred feet to around 5000 ft, and the only thing you can hear is the birds and crickets.
It wasn't in the least bit scary as it was all so very serene. I can't wait to do it again [msnsmile2]
Great Pics Rosie[clap] Still a bit scared tho[msncry]
caroline
21-03-2005, 15:51
Ooh Rosie, I'd love to see the one of Calabay:) pretty please[:X]
CarolAnn
21-03-2005, 17:36
Absolutely Awesome Rose!! I really want to have a go now:)
TINAPETERS
21-03-2005, 17:51
I Can make out my street at Regal Palms, were these photographs taken this week?
Here you go Caroline, Calabay Park is the central community [msnsmile]
Tina the pics were taken on March 6th.
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Really fab pic's Rosie,we did it a couple of years ago over a game reserve in africa...a little scary and my hubby was absolutly terified so i don't think i will ever get him up in a balloon again,although i'd love to.
chrizzy100
21-03-2005, 21:51
Your pictures are great Rosie......I like looking at the layout of the homes.....[msnsmile2]
LiesaAnna
22-03-2005, 00:04
its even better now knowing where abouts they are!! we stayed at florida pines twice and its the next turning along from Highlands Reserve, its nice to remember the drive along the 27
I can see my house !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
caroline
22-03-2005, 02:16
Thanks Rosie, I can just make out my roof!
We back onto the big square of trees on th eright hand side of the picture:)
Fabulous pictures, Rosie.:)[clap][clap]
jolliffee
22-03-2005, 03:24
Nice, and such good views exspect you were happy to land without breaking anything?
What wonderful pics. I would love to do a balloon trip!!
Cruella DeVilla
22-03-2005, 03:44
<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by emm
What wonderful pics. I would love to do a balloon trip!!
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Ask Virgin if you can go on Mr Bransons next trip;)
CarolAnn
22-03-2005, 12:19
Well I keep looking at them and thinking how fabulous it would be, but still having a few problems convincing my gang[msneek]Nice to share the experience via your pics Rosie, looks like all I may get!! So Thank-you they really are great:) Like Caroline, I can make out our home on Calabay too, how cool!
Andy and Wendy
22-03-2005, 12:52
Many thanks Rosie - we can make out our place too!
Can I be cheeky and ask if you would mind me sharing the view with some of our fellow owners on Calabay as I'm sure they would love to see this view of their house?
Andy
greenpete
22-03-2005, 15:04
Pictures look brilliant Rosie, must have been quite exhilarating. Was is just the two of you in the basket? I know Pete would love to do it but I'm not so sure[msnscared]
Anna
Andy if you want me to send the full pic then let me know, I had to crop it somewhat to get it on here [msnsmile]
Anna, there were 5 of us in the basket, 4 guests and the pilot. There isn't a lot of room for manoevure once your all in, but we managed to swap places so we could all get the all round view. I'd say if you only have a small doubt about doing it, then go for it. The guy with us was scared of heights, his wife bought him it as a wedding present and other than when we were about 5000ft he loved it and can't wait to do it again [msnsmile2]
Failing that I'll offer to go up with Pete, it was just so good [msncool]
<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by Cruella DeVilla
<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by emm
What wonderful pics. I would love to do a balloon trip!!
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Ask Virgin if you can go on Mr Bransons next trip;)
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Now there's a thought!!!
bluebirds
22-03-2005, 20:57
Fantastic photos. Never been up in a balloon. My 9 year son wants to go up in one but he has to wait until he is tall enough.[sporty][easter2]
michellemaxted
22-03-2005, 23:06
Fantastic pictures Rosie, I am afraid of heights though and couldn't possibly go up....
armagedon
23-03-2005, 03:38
Looking at your pics made me think I may give it a go next time i go over, until i saw the last one, looks abit like a crash landing, or was the basket tipped over after you got out.
mark
Although I don't like heights this is one thing that I would like to do, maybe one day[msnwink]. It looks great.
Mark, the landing was rough as we had to land somewhere as we were running low on fuel so the pilot ditched in an orange grove and we all ended up in a heap with the basket on top us. It sounds much worse than it was, it really wasn't scary at all and we were all laughing, no one even got more than a scratch.
Most of the balloons landed where they were supposed to in the field where we had the champagne breakfast, luckily they saved some for us [msnsmile2]
LiesaAnna
23-03-2005, 15:03
sounds wonderful!!! i am scared of heights but would so love to do this maybe one day!!![msnwink] until then everyone else can do it and tell us about it with photos of course!
KirstieLou
23-03-2005, 18:16
The pictures are fab. I'd love to do that but I'm way too chicken.
Here's the ballons over Westridge Sept 2004
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greenpete
24-03-2005, 02:36
<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by rosieuk
Failing that I'll offer to go up with Pete, it was just so good [msncool]
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Rosie, I might just take you up on your offer. I showed Pete the pictures and he's really keen on going up[msneek]. Can you let me have the details of the balloon company etc. I might just surprise him [msnwink]
How's the 'missing' palm doing. Did you manage to get it replaced?
When we go out next month, we'll drive past and check it's still there!
Anna
Magical Dreams
31-03-2005, 22:46
These are just amazing!
They just keep getting better!""
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Rose,
Only just found this post, the pictures are awesome.
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Thorogoods
06-05-2005, 00:23
Thanks Frosty for finding this post, another trip to organise looks awesome.[msncool]
Err, glad i could help[msnembarrased]