05-10-2010, 00:40
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Re: The Happy Thought Thread Part 4
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Yeah it was the first time I've ever been in one.
I was flying from Rutland Water.
I was meant to be doing it about 10 months ago but each time it was cancelled because of the weather.
Its so peaceful up there and you get such amazing views.
Here are a few pics:
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Those pictures look so good. I would love to try it but my feet and my head prefer to be on the ground. I get dizzy going up one wrung of a ladder never mind going up on a balloon 
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05-10-2010, 00:46
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Re: The Happy Thought Thread Part 4
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Originally Posted by Halcyon
Yeah it was the first time I've ever been in one.
It was quite calm and only the landing had a few bumps before we came to a stop.
I was flying from Rutland Water. It's really nice. I saw parts of Stamford, Belvoir Castle in the distance, you can see a long way.
I was meant to be doing it about 10 months ago but each time it was cancelled because of the weather. It was a present I got ages ago.
Its so peaceful up there and you get such amazing views.
Here are a few pics:
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I'm so glad you finally got to collect your pressie Very special 
Only a few bumps... I'd have clung onto everything solid in a corner
And I am trying hard to avoid yet another double post but...
YAY - the Coventry Bees!!! Well done every man!
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05-10-2010, 16:12
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Re: The Happy Thought Thread Part 4
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Originally Posted by Halcyon
Yeah it was the first time I've ever been in one.
It was quite calm and only the landing had a few bumps before we came to a stop.
I was flying from Rutland Water. It's really nice. I saw parts of Stamford, Belvoir Castle in the distance, you can see a long way.
I was meant to be doing it about 10 months ago but each time it was cancelled because of the weather. It was a present I got ages ago.
Its so peaceful up there and you get such amazing views.
Here are a few pics:
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wow the pics look great.
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05-10-2010, 18:24
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Re: The Happy Thought Thread Part 4
Thanks everyone. It was definately a good experience.
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05-10-2010, 18:48
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Re: The Happy Thought Thread Part 4
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Thanks everyone. It was definately a good experience.
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would you do it again?
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05-10-2010, 20:48
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Re: The Happy Thought Thread Part 4
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I would be so nervous going up in one in case I was never able to come down again and the fact that I hate hights as well. Scary stuff |
As with all forms of flight, taking off is optional, landing is mandatory.
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05-10-2010, 20:49
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Re: The Happy Thought Thread Part 4
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As with all forms of flight, taking off is optional, landing is mandatory.
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And, as we used to say in the RAF, any landing you walk away from is a good one....
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05-10-2010, 20:52
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Re: The Happy Thought Thread Part 4
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And, as we used to say in the RAF, any landing you walk away from is a good one.... |
And any landing they can use the plane again after is an excellent one.
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05-10-2010, 21:40
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Re: The Happy Thought Thread Part 4
Pickup my nearly new car in a weeks time after several weeks waiting for the garage to release it!
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05-10-2010, 21:43
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Re: The Happy Thought Thread Part 4
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would you do it again?
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Yes I would.
Maybe a different location to discover somewhere else from above.
Enjoy your new car Snoopz!
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05-10-2010, 21:49
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Re: The Happy Thought Thread Part 4
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Yes I would.
Maybe a different location to discover somewhere else from above.
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I was lucky enough to go up in one about 10 years ago. I remember it clearly now and I'll never forget it.
What took me by surprise was how calm it was, nothing like how I imagined it would have been. And the other was how close it felt to having the top of my head burnt off. I'll wear a hat next if I do get another chance. Great photos though.
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05-10-2010, 21:54
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Re: The Happy Thought Thread Part 4
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Enjoy your new car Snoopz!
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I'll try if i can afford the extra petrol!
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05-10-2010, 21:58
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Re: The Happy Thought Thread Part 4
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Pickup my nearly new car in a weeks time after several weeks waiting for the garage to release it! |
You must be so excited waiting for it. Good luck for when you do pick it up. Here is one for you until you do pick it up
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05-10-2010, 22:05
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Re: The Happy Thought Thread Part 4
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hehe if it looks like that i got ripped off!
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05-10-2010, 22:09
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Re: The Happy Thought Thread Part 4
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hehe if it looks like that i got ripped off! |
Oi leave Mater alone he's lovely
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