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Postby SoCalGalcas » Mon Oct 23, 2017 1:37 pm

I have been pondering hosting a GTG for the 2018 Albuquerque Ballon Festival. It will be in early October. I do not have the exact dates yet.
You haven’t seen anything of you haven’t seen 100 hot air balloons take off one after another.
Let me know if you are interested. I will be posting more info as it is gathered.
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Re: Future GTG

Postby Bethers » Mon Oct 23, 2017 3:45 pm

Here's the dates. 2018 October 6-14

The only way I'd go again would be staying on the field... Have considered checking out the escapees annual gtg there. I would consider this.
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Re: Future GTG

Postby SoCalGalcas » Mon Oct 23, 2017 5:08 pm

Beth, thanks for the dates. The last time I went was 1994. ((I think). I know things like where you park and where they take off has changed. Lyn
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Re: Future GTG

Postby OregonLuvr » Mon Oct 23, 2017 6:30 pm

When I went we stayed on the fairgrounds right across the street it was just a large field of boondocking. They had a shuttle to take you across the street. Balloons were landing all around us as some ran out of wind, it was awesome. It was part of our singles group and there were 13 of us there, it was fun.
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Re: Future GTG

Postby Liz » Mon Oct 23, 2017 7:00 pm

I’m interested. I plan to be in the West all year...until mid November.
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Re: Future GTG

Postby Azusateach » Mon Oct 23, 2017 7:38 pm

We might be interested, too. :)

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Re: Future GTG

Postby Rufflesgurl » Mon Oct 23, 2017 7:53 pm

Lyn, I would be interested in going., Have wanted to go the last 2 years but something always comes up. Last year I was planning on staying with the Escapees. Believe they boondock very close to the happenings. They start organizing long before festival dates. Please keep me
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Re: Future GTG

Postby avalen » Tue Oct 24, 2017 10:37 am

I might be interested too, gives me time to think about it
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Re: Future GTG

Postby SoCalGalcas » Fri Oct 27, 2017 8:52 am

I have started gathering info. I will be posting it on this site after I get home and have better wi-if connections. Watch for it! Lyn
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Re: Future GTG---Albuquerque Ballon Festival

Postby SoCalGalcas » Mon Oct 30, 2017 2:19 pm

This Festival is attended by one million people!!! I was a volunteer crew member about 20 years ago. Pay is one free ballon ride (then)
Crew members must be at launch site at 5:30 AM. It is cold at that time in the morning . You wear layers, then as it warms, you re removing the layers. I will come and pick up layers for any forum members who crew.
These ballons are very expensive. Owners always want sponsors. The year I crewed, a sponsor came in at the last minute and as he wanted a ride, I did not get one! I got bumped!!! So, be aware.

This is the largest and most photographed ballon event in the country. As Beth said, the 2018 dates are October 6-14.

The SKPs have a HOP event at the ballon festival if you would be interested in that. They park in boon docking with considerable walking.

One site I saw recommended getting to the park by 5:30 AM and buying breakfast at one of the booths there.

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Re: Future GTG--ALB Ballon Festival

Postby SoCalGalcas » Fri Nov 03, 2017 11:54 am

Thanks to Beth and Karen for providing interesting info. It seems the fairgrounds is the best place to park. All boon docking. If we want to park together, we must go in together. Therefore, when the list of attendees is finalized I will post a meeting location for us so that we go in together.

Sharon, when you return from your fabulous cruise, will you get in on this discussion?
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Re: Future GTG--ALB Ballon Festival

Postby Bethers » Fri Nov 03, 2017 1:20 pm

SoCalGalcas wrote:Thanks to Beth and Karen for providing interesting info. It seems the fairgrounds is the best place to park. All boon docking. If we want to park together, we must go in together. Therefore, when the list of attendees is finalized I will post a meeting location for us so that we go in together.

Sharon, when you return from your fabulous cruise, will you get in on this discussion?
lyn

I believe we need reservations in advance, as well as going in together on the day.
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Re: Future GTG--ALB Ballon Festival

Postby Bethers » Fri Nov 03, 2017 1:22 pm

SoCalGalcas wrote:Thanks to Beth and Karen for providing interesting info. It seems the fairgrounds is the best place to park. All boon docking. If we want to park together, we must go in together. Therefore, when the list of attendees is finalized I will post a meeting location for us so that we go in together.

Sharon, when you return from your fabulous cruise, will you get in on this discussion?
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I believe we need reservations in advance, as well as going in together on the day.
http://www.balloonfiesta.com/guest-guide/rv-information
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Re: Future GTG--ALB Ballon Festival

Postby Cougarfan » Tue Nov 07, 2017 12:14 am

SoCalGalcas wrote: If we want to park together, we must go in together. Therefore, when the list of attendees is finalized I will post a meeting location for us so that we go in together.


Lyn,
I believe when we had the gtg last time everyone stayed at Enchanted Trails the night before and caravaned to the rv lot the next day so they could park together. I flew down and stayed with Karen for a few days and flew home so I'm not 100% sure how the logistics went but that is my recollection. There is a casino just west of ABQ that probably has a big parking lot and I believe there is a Camping World right by Enchanted Trails that might accommodate a number of RVs to gather for the caravan.

We had such a great time! So much to see in the area in addition to the balloons. I would love to go again but since I'm still working, I'll have to pass on this one. Time is the barrier for me. It will take too much time to drive down and back and I don't get that much vacation each year. Maybe if I win the lottery between now and then, I'll change my mind :lol:

It really is fun but it will be a lot of work to coordinate everything from afar. Good luck to you on this one!

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Re: Future GTG

Postby SoCalGalcas » Fri Nov 10, 2017 12:54 pm

Thanks Laura for your input. Yes, there is a hugh casino right near the ballon fiesta..Sandia. Cheryl and I stayed there when driving through Alb. That is what gave me the idea for a GTG.
I will have all who attend meet there so that we may go in together. I will give all a red rose or something to identify themselves. I will also have each rig make their own reservations as I do not want to handle any money.
Yes, there is plenty do do in Alb, and many places to eat if one is so inclined.
If you think of any more tidbits of info let me know. lyn
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