Fiesta Favorites and Funnies

Posted on by Sunny Weathers

The 50th Anniversary of Balloon Fiesta has ended.  This year’s celebration will go down in the records as a very soggy event.  Also I believe it was the first Fiesta during which the weather never allows an Evening Glow inflation.

In spite of these setbacks, I still enjoy many memorable moments.  Where possible, I capture them in photos.  Hope you enjoy the highlights below.

Crepuscular Rays on the Balloon of the day inflating.

Chase Vehicles

Now THIS is a chase vehicle!
Is this rainbow a sign? Well the rain holds off, but winds blow away any chance of a Glow this evening.
This one speaks for itself.
This one says "Go Around!!! If it was supposed to be fast, it wouldn't be shaped like a brick."

Favorite Balloon Photos

Oh No - someone melted the Penguin!
"Flying over Balloon Fiesta I am," says Yoda.
Framed Balloons
This balloon has just been inflated when a violent thunderstorm develops over the field and the glow is doused.
The sloth slowly settles near the cemetery.
It took some research, but I finally figured out that the song on this balloon is the Beatles' "Yesterday"
If only this sunshine could have conquered the rain.
Ominous night sky precedes an emergency evacuation of the field.
A bouquet of balloons for you!
What's that huge lump in the uninflated balloon on the ground?
This wet Fiesta left puddles everywhere.
Great waterfront view from my rig!
Candyland Balloon Crew - love their outfits

In Loving Memory

Stormy Weathers

About Sunny Weathers

Pilot, motorcyclist and full time RVer. Follow me as I travel all over the US in my Country Coach RV volunteering, making new friends and pursuing a constant outdoor temperature between 70F and 80F. I'll share the fun and the tribulations and any great survival tricks I learn!
Comments (6)

6 Replies to “Fiesta Favorites and Funnies”

  1. jim Sandy dukeman says: Reply
    October 14, 2022 at 12:44 am

    Well ya can’t fight Mother Nature! Shame it was so wet but we know for a fact that YOU had a good time. You always do and always find the good things that are going on and not the bad. Thanks for the outstanding pictures, take care and save travels can’t wait till your next blog. GOD BLESS
    JD/SD
    Jim & Sandy

    1. Sunny Weathers says: Reply
      October 24, 2022 at 4:38 am

      Thanks for the sweet words! I am playing music to my heart’s content in Benson now. What fun!

  2. DIANE S STEPHENS says: Reply
    October 14, 2022 at 2:21 pm

    Your reporting is amazing! I love the captures. Safe travels to the next adventure. ??

    1. Sunny Weathers says: Reply
      October 24, 2022 at 4:37 am

      Thank you! Always happy to hear from you??

  3. Theresa says: Reply
    October 15, 2022 at 3:49 am

    Hi Deb,
    thanks for sharing the beautiful sights of the fiesta. Even though it was soggy, it still looked amazing . Enjoy your winter home.
    Signed, a struggling violin player

    1. Sunny Weathers says: Reply
      October 24, 2022 at 4:34 am

      Hang in there on the fiddle! I am expecting great music from you!!

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