El Paso, Texas Area FReepers- The US Flag Balloon America One will be in El Paso over Memorial Day

US Flag Balloon ^ | 5/23/04 | Abner

[abner]

The US Flag Balloon, America One will be in El Paso, Texas for Memorial Day. Please come out to the balloon festival and say, "Hello!"

This will be our first official appearance this year and our first ever in the great state of Texas!

For more information: America One web site

Please come out just to say, "Hi" or if you are brave, you can help us with the balloon.

[abner]

I've never been to Texas. Any tips on what to wear out in the desert while chasing a giant flag?

[abner]

May 29,30,31 KLAQ Balloon Festival

More festival information.

[Ms. AntiFeminazi]

YAY! Are you coming thru Dallas?

[Ms. AntiFeminazi]

Wear something very cool. It will be hot. Bring sunscreen too.

[abner]

We are coming through Des Moines, Iowa to pick up my Dad. :-)

Do I have to worry about rattlers and scorpions?

[ChefKeith]

Wear white and a hat/welding goggles.

And just keep coming east with the wind, We'll get Ya clearance to land over here at Ft. Hood. We got shade trees over this way.

[abner]

LOL! Now I'm really scared!

[Ms. AntiFeminazi]

Do I have to worry about rattlers and scorpions?

good question.

In El Paso? I think yes.

[abner]

Ok, so long white pants, hat and cowboy boots and gloves.

I think I just may stay in the air conditioned truck. . .. .

[proust]

"Any tips on what to wear out in the desert while chasing a giant flag?"

We just hit 100 degrees here about two days ago. remember to bring a hat and plenty of sunscreen.

[ChefKeith]

The rattlers will warn You if Your get too close, The scorpions are the little grey ones, kinda like an intense bee sting not like the black ones

[FITZ]

Do I have to worry about rattlers and scorpions?

No --- only if you go hiking and decide to stick your hand or feet under plants or bushes.

[abner]

My husband can't wear a hat. We are talking serious wardrobe malfunction for him. I'll have to find one on the way.

We will be flying at sunrise. What is the temp up to about 10:00 AM?

[FITZ]

The only thing you have to worry about is running out of ice tea but that's only for a few yours in the afternoon --- the mornings can be almost chilly.

[abner]

The rattlers will warn You if Your get too close, The scorpions are the little grey ones, kinda like an intense bee sting not like the black ones

blink, blink...

[abner]

No --- only if you go hiking and decide to stick your hand or feet under plants or bushes.

Ok, tip for the pilot. Only land in a nice neighborhood or on an empty street. No desert landings. . . or the crew will surely abandon him.

[ChefKeith]

temps will be about 70 -80 depending on cloud cover at the time.

Lots of water, tea will dehydrate.

[abner]

the mornings can be almost chilly

This is great news!

[El Gato]

Do I have to worry about rattlers and scorpions?

Yes, most definitely! :)

If you are going to El Paso via Des Moines, you most likely will pass through Dallas and/or Ft. Worth. I'd just take I-35W and skip Dallas as it would be a little shorter that way. Then pick up I-20 west to where it merges with I-10 on the way to El Paso.

[ChefKeith]

My husband can't wear a hat. We are talking serious wardrobe malfunction for him.

Check with NASA they may have some old Apollo suit You can borrow...