Rolling Hills Rally and Corn Roast 2005
Four balloons stayed home for the Rolling Hills Rally
and Corn Roast instead of heading to Grande Prairie for the Canadian
Championships. Connie and Andy (Double Diamond), Ralph Dowson (Happiness Is),
Jack, Shelagh and Bill (Cap'n Hook and Mr. Smee) and myself (Steve, Blue Ice)
had a great weekend out in Rolling Hills. Flights took place Friday evening,
Saturday morning, Sunday morning and Sunday evening. The company was great the
weather was sunny and warm and the food was outstanding. The corn on Saturday
evening was done to perfection. I think Jack has the Cameron Corn Roasting
System down to a science now!
The Sunday morning task was a bagel toss at the bridge that crosses the Bow
River near Hays. I think Ralph won that event with a toss from about 2,000
feet up and won the task but then again I don't think anyone else even threw
their bagels. Connie landed before the bridge and Bill and I were having too
much fun with the cows and the river valley to get over to the bridge.
The highlight for the weekend was the Sunday evening flight where Andy and Bill
performed the longest balloon kiss in history. Their balloons flew for almost 30
minutes in side to side contact with one another. At one point they even rotated
around one another in a sort of balloon waltz. We're all waiting for the orange
babies in nine months.
The coveted Rolling Hills Rally Trophy was taken home by Bill, AGAIN! Some day
I'll screw up big enough to get this one. Let's see, I've left my clothes at
home, lost the key to the trailer and blew the bearings out of the trailer
wheels but I've yet to win this prestigious award. I guess I'll just have to try
harder!
I won't tell you what Bill did to win the trophy but let's just say he's acting
like a movie star and leaving all the dirty work to others!
Ask Susan about her new number obsession! Who new Susan was an obsessive
compulsive.
They say a picture is worth a thousand words so have a look at the rest of the
weekend below thanks to Ralph. Great pictures Ralph!
If your ever in Brooks and need to rent some equipment make sure you talk to
Mike at BRK Rentals on the main drag as he was a huge help in getting the Club
Trailer back on the road after an unfortunate wheel bearing incident on the
weekend. Thanks Mike!
Thanks Jack and Shelagh, we had a great time! We're looking forward to next year
already. ![]()
In attendance where ...
Jack and Shelagh
Sheila (local)
Gary and Sharon
Ken
Andy and Connie
Ralph
Colin
Dave (first time out and up)
Bill and Sue
Drew and Susan
Me, Rosanne and Raymond
With four legs ...
Daisy
Max
Sophie
Smokey
Lolita
Steve