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Friday, Saturday and Sunday, July 8 - 10, 2011 was the Great Mid-American Balloon Fest in Olathe, KS. Too bad for Bob and Francie that it was a bit windy Saturday night when we went. Only three of the balloons went airborne - the rest however, put on a light show at dusk.
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Francie was checking out the jewelry and so was Billy. I noticed that he "liked" rings, perhaps an under-statement. He was kind enough to let us get a photo of his rings.
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Here is a shot of Billy and his family.
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Funny hats were in season too. Francie found a few folks who were eager to pose for her.
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We came late to the game "Angry Birds" at our house but we know that the birds and pigs aren't on friendly terms. So I asked on of the pig lovers at the fest how she felt about the birds - she doesn't give them any mind. They're not real. :)
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The Farmers' blimp did a fascinating exhibition of radio controlled acrobatics. I was impressed when it flew overhead and then went straight up a couple of hundred feet. Whoa!
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One of the three balloons that went airborne last night.
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One of the vendors at the event. He is selling guns that glow. Looked neat at dusk.
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Some of faces in the crowd enjoying the show.
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What type of camera was most evident? Why the camera phone of course!
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