Busy April

So busy since the last blog...have not had time to keep up!!!......balloon launched all over the area, two flights per day in many cases and a few funny incidents too!........including the three emergency services rushing to the landing site after someone reported that the balloon had landed in a tree on fire!!!!....not true, a normal landing .......firecrew were just happy it was a false alarm......that same landing took another twist when we had to get the landowner to cut down a tree so we could gain access!

Many of the recent flights have been in stunning weather with great visibility and very happy clients.

April 25th took the pilot and myself to London to 'tether' a balloon at the start line of the marathon as Virgin were main sponsors........1.00am start from Wiltshire.....4.30am flight brief!!!......breakfast at a nice cafe which included smoked salmon!!!!
What an inspirational site watching all those mad people going through the start line. Puts my faith in humans, knowing the pain many of them go through to raise money to help others.........

April 8-10

Three brilliant days of ballooning....started in Bath on Thursday morning, with a lovely clear sky and light winds.....then onto Marlborough in the evening where Julian jumped in his bi-plane and took photos of the balloon in flight. Friday morning saw us in Raglan for an early start in brilliant sun and light winds.........then off to Cheltenham for the first of two flights.......stop over in the Premier Inn next to TGI's, where we got fat and had beer!!
The following morning was another cracker.....light winds and no cloud with a lovely gentle landing at Staverton Airfield..........Saturday night was a breezy affair from Atworth.....landing in Radstock, where we had to wait for a chap to unlock the gate to retrieve.......said chap was in no rush like......hinting that the summer fair was coming and donations would be accepted!!!

Winds are up to much for the next few days..........

Bad Bank Holiday

What a poor bank holiday for the balloon world.......far too much wind and cloud.....lets hope that high settles over the country next week!!!