How? The first question I get asked when someone finds out that I’m a balloon handler in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade is “How did you get to do that?” The simple “New York” style answer is “I know a guy.” Actually I happen to know two wonderful people who shall remain nameless.
Great writeup! Bruce didn't bother to say it was cold and 3 mles is a long way! Nor did he discuss his prior ballon experiences, starting with a couple of Gordon Bennet ballon races here in California. I think he was part of the group helping the Polish team - which arrived with their ballon in a basket and $50 - until our Polish community found out they were here and then there were no more problems! But this is just a wondrrtful writeup of a another great adventure! Well done, well done indeed!
I enjoyed working on the balloon race. Basically young enough that I was told to stay out of the way. I did have to chuckle when watching Time Team and hearing someone say “Gordon Bennett!” It seems that (According to AI Google)- "Gordon Bennett" is an English idiomatic phrase used to express surprise, contempt, outrage, or frustration. It is thought to originate from the controversial behavior of James Gordon Bennett Jr., a newspaper publisher known for his extravagant lifestyle. 😁
Great writeup! Bruce didn't bother to say it was cold and 3 mles is a long way! Nor did he discuss his prior ballon experiences, starting with a couple of Gordon Bennet ballon races here in California. I think he was part of the group helping the Polish team - which arrived with their ballon in a basket and $50 - until our Polish community found out they were here and then there were no more problems! But this is just a wondrrtful writeup of a another great adventure! Well done, well done indeed!
I enjoyed working on the balloon race. Basically young enough that I was told to stay out of the way. I did have to chuckle when watching Time Team and hearing someone say “Gordon Bennett!” It seems that (According to AI Google)- "Gordon Bennett" is an English idiomatic phrase used to express surprise, contempt, outrage, or frustration. It is thought to originate from the controversial behavior of James Gordon Bennett Jr., a newspaper publisher known for his extravagant lifestyle. 😁
Please thank Cecil for his help as well! I know the temptation to cause chaos is very high! 💛
By the time WE retire, maybe you'll be high enough on the food chain to get us in! LOL