Sorry for not having much new stuff on here, but the balloon has been at the repair station for the last month having a cable repaired. I ordered a hitch lift for the truck this past Friday so that we are able to ditch the trailer and load everything into the back of the truck during events/competitions. To keep everything dry, I am having waterproof covers made. When I picked the balloon up from the repair station today I drove over to the Cameron balloon factory in Ann Arbor, MI and dropped everything off so they could properly fit the covers. It'll be a couple weeks until I get everything back so hopefully I'll be able to sneak in a flight before heading up to Frankenmuth, MI for Hot Air Hounds.

To keep everyone entertained, here's a picture of my first turkey that I got yesterday.



It had an 8 1/2 in. beard and 1 in. spurs.

And here's a random picture of my balloon.

Summer Flying

Well, its beginning to be about that time again. The weather is getting warmer and the weather a little nicer here in Michigan. With Hot Air Hounds just around the corner (May 22-25 in Frankenmuth, MI), it's time to get the balloon out and do a little flying!

Yesterday I also received an email from the BFA (Balloon Federation of America) stating that the 2009 National Championships will be held in Battle Creek, MI August 26-30. I was already planning to attend the Nationals, and now will enjoy the short drive (last year the Nationals were in Anderson, SC...about a 10 1/2 hour drive from MI).

Keep checking back as I will probably post a few pictures from some local flights in town.