"My fellow citizens of the world: ask not what America will do for you, but what together we can do for the freedom of man."
Finally, whether you are citizens of America or citizens of the world, ask of us the same high standards of strength and sacrifice which we ask of you. With a good conscience our only sure reward, with history the final judge of our deeds, let us go forth to lead the land we love, asking His blessing and His help, but knowing that here on earth God's work must truly be our own."
Put your hand back in your pocket, Thank the Lord for what you have, ask for justice and fairness, nothing more.
Special news that we have been holding from most everyone but super close friends. We bought two 'new to us' envelopes. We got them from a very good friend for a great price and that we promised we would keep them in good stead. We will.
We now have in the garage Ytivarg and Terpsnickery. An Avian experimental and a Kennedy 90. Wonderful envelopes. Name changes coming even though they are historic envelopes they need a new breath. The will always have the AKA after though.
< Avian ^ Kennedy 90
Best pictures I have at the moment. As soon as I have more I will post them out. Both have different than standard rip stop fabric. Both are interesting in their construction. Both need a goof fly to see how they handle.
Its all very exciting and novel. Both have paperwork that had to be done as usual. Getting that done now.
Okay.. since your going to ask.. Yeah.. each balloon is different in how it handles and works. If I were to say it was like driving your Toyota to work and you get in a 4x4 truck.. that would be kinda close. For me it will be getting our of the Maserati and hopping in a Mustang and a Challenger. Its gonna take time to see what her max descent rate it, lift weight is, altitude holding ability and put up and pack away process. I know from Erics 80 KKisses ( also a Kennedy built ) the Kennedy is going to be real fun squeezing the air out of. The fabric will not let air out so its tough to get it out so it can fit in its bag. Video and picture of that to come too.
What I am thrilled at is the Kennedy ( yellow and White ) that it has two turning vents!!! Woah! So I can fly this over my Lindstrand basket and not get the basket damaged. Yes I line up my basket before landing on the side I have a pad on. Normal non-vented balloons land on what ever side or corner the hit first. It can be very awkward and sometime painful to you and your wicker. Vents make it so you can turn your basket to the forward ( scoop ) end first so you can keep the envelope full after landing or in the case of a rip out landing you can lay it out cleanly. Lots to learn.... fast.
Fiesta is all of 33,32, or 31 days away depending on how you count it. If you go by the day of registration ( I do ) its 31. Registration at Fiesta is an even of its own. Even if you are not a Pilot its fun to watch... Volunteers have so much fun meeting all the returning and new Pilots and crew chiefs. If you want to experience it... be a volunteer! We have fun chatting with all of our friends and some of the most dedicated FAA folks and others who lend their time to make it one safe massive rally.32 days os for those of us who go to the local elementary schools and teach the kids about ballooning and let them get up close ( some kids never get to go to Fiesta so... ) and see how everything works.. then we launch off their playgrounds. 33 days is when Fiesta starts in Earnest.. where the wake up times are 4am and the excitement is visible.
Soon!
Some of the stuff I have been taking pictures of but have not stuck anywhere... Not a lot as its been a very busy week and I am still not feeling well... which really sucks. No energy..little concentration .. lots of tired.
PITAS KISS getting her annual inspection at AERCO. I popped in to get docs.
Early morning visit to the NOAA Weather Radio Transmitter site in Albuquerque to troubleshoot a fading issue.
REbooted Transmitter is working as it should work.
A visit to the Albuquerque Sunport ( Airport ) for Ramp training and Security training. Since we have equipment in the middle of all the runways we have to have the ability to get out there and work on things. So much fun. No really. It was interesting at times.
Carabiners..which seem a little light to me on some ( seems to me ) light think cables. Woooo... hard to get used to that. I have Kevlar on my Lindstrand.
So much fun if I could feel well enough to enjoy the high. Soon.. or I am back to the doctors for more assistance.
On the Fallout 4 thing. I have gone in a rebuilt some settlements that allow higher building to create bastions above all the ground crap you cant remove. If the game played fair those settlements would be overflowing with settlers and they would never be attacked. Places are super strong and very nice to live in. Separate rooms and group spaces and all the food and clean water you could ask for. The game cheats by dropping attackers in the middle of well fortified places, damages stuff they couldn't have gotten to. Ive moved most of my crops up to the top of my locations and in growing beds instead of the regular dirt. In between building up those places its move over full locations to other areas and get supplies. One good thing is you can now get more wood.
Some shots
Kingsport Lighthouse. Kingsport Castle. So many problems building this site.
Kingsport. Wonderful views of the ocean and totally secure upper living.
Murkwater entry level. So many updates to this but I like this the most. Very nice.
Murkwater living level. Again. 5 x 6 housing with power on the roof. 
Murkwater view into the general living quarters.
Murkwater upgraded entry level.
Kingsport interior view of the entry level. Cant remove the damaged housing so I built over it again.
Abernathy Farm Castle. Growing a good crop of settlers there. Silly game cant figure out the new floor levels at times.
So there you go. Lots of fun in reality and outside of reality.
Pick a good reality for yourself. Mix some of the other stuff in it too.
