March 22, 2012 Dream SSMC Reunion AKA "It's all Gary's Fault" Cruise

[dvc4life]

Good Sunday Morning!

Looks like no precipitation here today. Thank goodness. But it is to be cold. Don't like the cold. But I live in Iowa sooooooo, I have to live with it.

But I totally agree with Monika as to wishing I was sailing away today. I think cruising is my all time favorite vacation. Until maybe one day when we can try an Adventures by Disney vacation. Then my mind may change.

Last night we watched the movie Grownups. Boy was that a good movie. We really enjoyed it. If you get a chance, try to watch it. It was a comedy, romance, family oriented movie. Very good.

 

[susieq55]

Good Morning my Cruisin' Buddies!!

Well, it's been a fabulous morning here and I have the pictures to prove it!

I had a wonderful surprise from DH last night - he was fulfilling a Dream and one that we had postponed for quite a while!

First we opened a bottle of wine, and then he led me back into the room where our computer is - and there on the screen was a picture of a Hot Air Balloon!!

I have been wanting to do this for so long and today was the day! It was a sunrise flight, and absolutely perfect weather.

So I will post some of our pictures so you can enjoy it with me! It was fantastic!

 

[susieq55]

Heating up the air that was blown in by a fan.

 

[susieq55]

Almost ready!

 

[djstweety]

Almost ready!

How awesome is that, I bet it was fun

What a great surprise!!!

 

[susieq55]

Our beautiful sunrise - Hey Sunrise Coffee Club, where are you!! At least, where's my coffee??

The shadow of the balloon over the beautiful fall foliage! What a morning!

 

[wltdsnyfan]

Sue,

I am happy for you!

Gld you got to do some thing you have always wanted.

Not sure if I could do that.

I also love the way your hubby told you. How romantic.

 

[wltdsnyfan]

Our beautiful sunrise - Hey Sunrise Coffee Club, where are you!! At least, where's my coffee??

The shadow of the balloon over the beautiful fall foliage! What a morning!

Cool pics!

How long was the ride?

 

[susieq55]

Down for a perfect smooth landing with our pilot Harry!

Still in the balloon, waiting to hop out - but not wanting it to be all finished! I wanted to go right back up. It was a fantastic adventure!

 

[susieq55]

Cool pics!

How long was the ride?

Thanks, Flo! It was great. The whole flight was about an hour, or a little longer I think. They go until they have a good safe landing spot in view and then they bring it down.

 

[susieq55]

How awesome is that, I bet it was fun

What a great surprise!!!

It certainly was!! One that I will not ever forget.

 

[Time4disneynow]

Sue...

What a fantastic start to your day...wow...awesome. I can just imagine the view...good for you!!!

Thank you for sharing part of your day with us.

 

[manascarfan]

AWESOME SUE!!
What an incredible surprise!! It must have been so cool, did you go local so you knew the sights? Someday.......

 

[WDWLVR]

Sue - what awesome photos. What a beautiful way to start the day. Thanks for sharing.

 

[dvc4life]

Wow Sue! What a way to start the morning.

Your photos are so bright and colorful. Just beautiful. Tell DH good job!

 

[susieq55]

Sue...

What a fantastic start to your day...wow...awesome. I can just imagine the view...good for you!!!

Thank you for sharing part of your day with us.

Yes, Monika, it was great - I loved every minute! We went up about 2200 feet. It wasn't breezy at all so we didn't go far but . . .

 

[dvc4life]

I know I am slow but I thought I would share some of our photos from last weekend. Keep in mind that I didn't take that many for some reason.

 

[susieq55]

AWESOME SUE!!
What an incredible surprise!! It must have been so cool, did you go local so you knew the sights? Someday.......

Sue - what awesome photos. What a beautiful way to start the day. Thanks for sharing.

Wow Sue! What a way to start the morning.

Your photos are so bright and colorful. Just beautiful. Tell DH good job!

Thanks guys - I knew you would all love to share this with me. But 5 am was very early and I feel like I'm starting to crash. We went out of a little patch of farm land not far from my mom's place. And yes, if there was more wind we probably would have flown over a lot of sites we would know, but we actually didn't go far at all, but it was still terrific. Yes, DH gets a gold star and .

 

[dvc4life]

Here's a couple more:

Love Living with the Land ride. It is so awesome to see how they grow vegetables and stuff.

 

[dvc4life]

Ok, I am having fun. So just a few more