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Post by Dave.K on Oct 3, 2011 18:42:11 GMT 12
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Post by Peter Lewis on Oct 3, 2011 19:53:20 GMT 12
Nice. We must start a balloon thread here at some stage.
ZK-FBK/2 - Lindstrand Balloons LBL240A
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Post by Dave Homewood on Oct 3, 2011 20:00:14 GMT 12
Great photos and well timed being there.
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Post by Darren Masters on Oct 3, 2011 21:49:42 GMT 12
Nice pics Dave  You must have an ok camera in your dozer Thanks for sharing these. I have never flown in a balloon. Tried every single form of aviation but never a balloon. Keen though... |
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Post by jonesy on Oct 3, 2011 22:08:30 GMT 12
Nice day for a fly! Couldve posted a pic of the digger in the foreground tho... |
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Post by Dave.K on Oct 4, 2011 18:46:26 GMT 12
The hill behind is Mt dewar with the Skippers saddle, I was dissapointed I didn't get the final photo,( the bill payer turned up) with the balloon totally deflated as it dissappeared below the long grass, then the load of passengers lifted it and carried it to the trailer, after they had the champayne.
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Post by Dave.K on Oct 4, 2011 19:27:20 GMT 12
jonesy,Will do it next time, here's one I got of the Kingston flyer( almost an aviator) a few years ago, trying to use the digger as a frame.  |
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Post by Peter Lewis on Oct 4, 2011 20:13:07 GMT 12
I have had a couple of tethered rides over the years in NZ, but that's not really the real thing.
Had an abortive attempt in Christchurch years ago, but the weather did not co-operate.
Problem is, NZ is among the worst places in the world for ballooning - a north-south country with generally a strong west-east air flow doesn't leave a lot of room to play with.
We had a holiday in Port Douglas (Queensland) three years ago, so took the opportunity to access the balloon trip available there. Apparently the weather there is balloon-suitable 360 days a year.
Apart from the start-in-the-dark early hour (I'm an owl not a fowl) a most enjoyable experience.
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Post by jonesy on Oct 4, 2011 21:14:03 GMT 12
jonesy,Will do it next time, here's one I got of the Kingston flyer( almost an aviator) a few years ago, trying to use the digger as a frame. [ [/IMG][/quote] Nice clean digger. ;D We're not all just planespotters here. Or trainspotters too! Whats the guts on the Kingston Flyer now? will it be operating again? |
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Post by Dave.K on Oct 7, 2011 18:51:22 GMT 12
Flyer was just on Close Up. All set to run just needs transport sign off, big opening on 21 oct, good to see her back in action, will be taking the grandkids for a ride.Also write-up in ODT today, page 9 ( regions) Mr David Bryce of Marlbrough has bought it.
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Post by Dave.K on Mar 22, 2012 20:48:23 GMT 12
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Post by Dave Homewood on Mar 22, 2012 21:11:14 GMT 12
Very cool shots Dave.
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You must have an ok camera in your dozer 
