tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post7485931543972023591..comments2024-03-18T08:33:25.907-04:00Comments on Inkwell Inspirations: Beautiful BalloonLisa Karon Richardsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02175430876079208723noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-32233222719437857992012-10-01T20:25:37.175-04:002012-10-01T20:25:37.175-04:00Elaine, would I have to fly in a plane to get ther...Elaine, would I have to fly in a plane to get there? Just kidding. I bet a balloon over the prairie would be lovely. Hey, didn't little Laura Ingalls go up in a balloon on Little House? By herself? <br /><br />I forgot about the movie UP when I was writing this. They had a pretty awesome adventure with that balloon.<br /><br />Suzie Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06296203324088418271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-60190171008819832752012-10-01T19:41:27.601-04:002012-10-01T19:41:27.601-04:00That sounds like a plan! I understand it is beaut...That sounds like a plan! I understand it is beautiful up in the balloon...! And the little I've seen of WA is beautiful...! OR you could come here and we'd float over the prairie! :)Elaine Knoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-13947525445120043002012-10-01T18:48:34.111-04:002012-10-01T18:48:34.111-04:00Elaine! I'll tell you what ... you come down t...Elaine! I'll tell you what ... you come down to WA next summer and we can talk each other into it in between crying and wringing our hands in terror. I do think it would be so beautiful, though.Suzie Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06296203324088418271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-83762626412560699502012-10-01T18:45:50.221-04:002012-10-01T18:45:50.221-04:00But Deb, those uncomfortable straps would be what ...But Deb, those uncomfortable straps would be what gave me a sense (false?) of security. <br /><br />I'll check into the Great Exhibition and see if balloons were there.Suzie Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06296203324088418271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-83488913466150066092012-10-01T18:43:48.553-04:002012-10-01T18:43:48.553-04:00Hi Susie. Did your parents like their experience? ...Hi Susie. Did your parents like their experience? Would they do it again?Suzie Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06296203324088418271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-41131960401480677752012-10-01T18:13:06.783-04:002012-10-01T18:13:06.783-04:00I was hoping you were going to report on your hot ...I was hoping you were going to report on your hot air balloon experience! I too go back and forth between wanting to go up in a hot air balloon and being afraid. Someday!!Elaine Knoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-60184417360317593832012-10-01T15:36:31.942-04:002012-10-01T15:36:31.942-04:00Parasailing can be a bit more uncomfortable. You a...Parasailing can be a bit more uncomfortable. You are strapped into a harness that has a built-in seat. Lots of wide nylon straps around the body and a life jacket besides. I felt like an astronaut. <br /><br />I wonder if there were hot air balloons at the Great Exhibition in 1840s?<br /><br />Debra E. Marvinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17853387871623424853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-5454072107151051272012-10-01T13:15:52.896-04:002012-10-01T13:15:52.896-04:00Ooh, fun post, Suzie. I haven't been up in a h...Ooh, fun post, Suzie. I haven't been up in a hot air balloon, but my parents have. I'm a little chicken.<br /><br />I love the research. I learned a lot!<br /><br />Oh, Laurie's book is on my TBR stack too. It does have a pretty cover.Susanne Dietzehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09710634601407161821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-70167415842912413512012-10-01T11:59:02.163-04:002012-10-01T11:59:02.163-04:00Dina, I jut heard about Laurie Alice's book. I...Dina, I jut heard about Laurie Alice's book. I'll have to find it. If it's your favorite cover of all time, it must be stunning because you have some gorgeous covers yourself. Laurie is a good writer so I'll definitely get this one.Suzie Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06296203324088418271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-89665990251463808632012-10-01T11:56:18.753-04:002012-10-01T11:56:18.753-04:00Deb, I know this sounds crazy considering I'm ...Deb, I know this sounds crazy considering I'm nervous about the balloon, but I would love to go parasailing. I planned to go once but broke my leg about a week before so couldn't go. One of these days. I wonder, if I go ballooning for my mom, do you think she'll go parasailing for me? ;-)Suzie Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06296203324088418271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-82192098246671898192012-10-01T10:57:35.964-04:002012-10-01T10:57:35.964-04:00Laurie Alice Eakes's book featuring a hot air ...Laurie Alice Eakes's book featuring a hot air balloon releases today, Suzie. You have to check out the cover if you haven't seen it yet. It's gorgeous. Maybe my favorite cover of all time. The book is high on my to be read stack right now.<br /><br />http://www.amazon.com/Flight-Fancy-Novel-Daughters-Bainbridge/dp/080073467X/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1349103403&sr=8-1&Dina Sleimanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05214446103057806111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-56610790599280815922012-10-01T04:48:32.018-04:002012-10-01T04:48:32.018-04:00Suzie, I just thought of the hot air balloon in th...Suzie, I just thought of the hot air balloon in the move The Count of Monte Cristo (the one with Jim Caviezal)<br /><br />And... just this week I read a post by Laurie Alice Eakes about ballooning. Her latest regency, A Flight of Fancy features them. <br /><br />I would go in a heartbeat (so what if I'm afraid of heights. After parasailing, I found out that the thrill and beauty outweighed Debra E. Marvinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17853387871623424853noreply@blogger.com