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Posted on 09/09/2002 9:02:09 PM PDT by abner
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To: abner
Way to go!
I've done that over the Arizona desert....it's awsome!
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posted on
09/10/2002 6:41:42 AM PDT
by
TRY ONE
To: abner
"People go out of their way to talk to us about the balloon, our matching vehicles and they thank us for just doing this project." Matching vehicles, you say?! I bet'cha those look purty kewl as well...any pics?!
Thanks fer doin' what you do, Abner...MUD
To: RaceBannon
Great Picture
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posted on
09/10/2002 6:48:15 AM PDT
by
Dubya
To: Mudboy Slim
The truck and trailer. Did anyone see a balloon around here?
The car and some Civil Air Patrol people. People love this car. I don't know how many photos I've taken of people that had to have their pic taken with this car.
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posted on
09/10/2002 7:05:44 AM PDT
by
abner
To: notpoliticallycorewrecked
The field that I was thinking of has ample room for the launching of one balloon. But there are numerous areas available of undeveloped land in north Fresno for you to chose from if that one doesn't measure upWe need the 200'x 200' because if there is any wind, we need to be able to 'wave' around without endangering ourselves or the balloon.
I do want to get to Ca sometime though.
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posted on
09/10/2002 7:08:00 AM PDT
by
abner
To: RaceBannon; All
Race & I managed to find the balloon one evening without radios, telephones, maps etc. I was impressed.
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posted on
09/10/2002 7:09:25 AM PDT
by
abner
To: Snow Bunny; A Navy Vet
Snow Bunny- Maybe you will see us on Veteran's Day.
My fingers are crossed...
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posted on
09/10/2002 7:10:24 AM PDT
by
abner
To: Angelwood
Please post directions for those within driving distance of the NC event. I will be putting up a separate thread for the NC event.
The Flag Balloon looks fantastic in the pictures; I'm sure, up close, it's AWESOME.
That would be the UNDERSTATEMENT of the year.
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posted on
09/10/2002 7:11:32 AM PDT
by
abner
To: RaceBannon
Race can come out and help ANY DAY!
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posted on
09/10/2002 7:20:14 AM PDT
by
abner
To: abner
Very cool...does Ford or Chevy offer that paintjob as part of their standard package yet?!
I might just have to git me one of those...MUD
To: Mudboy Slim
Very cool...does Ford or Chevy offer that paintjob as part of their standard package yet?!Not yet. LOL!
Barry & I did all of the vehicles. Now, in my bright green Cavalier, I feel so alone....
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posted on
09/10/2002 7:34:33 AM PDT
by
abner
To: abner
we don't have sponsors Do you want to keep it that way, or are you looking for good clean americana type sponsors?
I know of a guy that owns a great company that could be interested in sponsoring you.
To: notpoliticallycorewrecked
The events that we attend are paid for through sponsorship. For balloon events, the organizer of the event finds us a sponsor for each event. We are always looking for sponsors though. Even people that we can just direct to the event organizers.
Our big sponsor push though is for the Pocket Constitution project. Right now we are paying for preprinted Constitutions out of our pocket and through donations that have been trickling in. My dream for next year though is to have our own printed. We are definitely looking for advertising sponsorships for that.
Good clean Americana? Yes, that would be nice.
So far this year we have been sponsored by: PNC Bank, Marathon Oil, Wegman's & The Bank that Bogey Bob works for in Maine.
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posted on
09/10/2002 8:37:03 AM PDT
by
abner
To: abner
You have mail.
To: abner
Impressed?? I am a man, I dont need no steenking map!!
By the way, I have lost 10 more pounds, maybe 12...:-)
To: abner
Thanks for the ping and thanks for what you do.
By the time you read this, I've already talked with Mr.abner. Other than the paperwork (signator on the road), it's a done deal for Sunday & Monday.
150,000+ Veterans in town for the Branson event. We're looking to make a nightglow with music the finale to the week long event.
Fly Proud and Defiant tomorrow!!! Thanks guys.
To: abner
Thanks for the ping! Sorry I will not be able to join you tomorrow, but I am looking forward to the NC weekend!
Hope the weather cooperates and that you have a huge turnout.
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posted on
09/10/2002 4:09:57 PM PDT
by
Taxman
To: abner
I'll be with you in Spirit! Looking forward to reading about and seeing the pictures of the flight tomorrow.
To: abner
We are flying the US Flag Balloon on 9/11 in defiance of the terrorists. KUDOS to you and to Mr. abner. Fly that 'flag' proudly tomorrow. I sure wish we could be there to see you do it (and to see others' reactions to this amazing balloon).
nutmeg & zelig
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posted on
09/10/2002 7:38:13 PM PDT
by
nutmeg
To: firebrand; StarFan; Dutchy; stanz; evilC; Black Agnes; ken5050; Exit148; ELS; dbwz; Cacique; ...
ping!
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posted on
09/10/2002 7:42:32 PM PDT
by
nutmeg
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