Un-Tethered Freedom

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Un-Tethered Freedom

July 4, 2015 by dorannrule

Bill and I rode to town this morning for errands. It is a drizzly day today and supposed to be the same tomorrow. But, I almost forgot tomorrow is Independence Day until we crossed the bridge that leads into and out of our nearby downtown.

The U.S. flags were flying gallantly patriotic and stood out, even in the drizzle and even through our never-too-clean, rain spotted windshield.

And then we saw it. A magical hot air balloon! I have always admired them from afar but have never really been close to one.

What a thrill!

Bill parked the car and we were within steps of a mighty colorful hot air balloon! Somehow I caught the fever and excitement. A little crowd of families, young and old were waiting to take a tethered ride.

And although flying balloons of this size were never a part of my July 4^th holidays growing up, this one colorful beauty practically screamed, “CELEBRATE! IT’S THE FOURTH OF JULY!”

Surely the enormity, power and grace of a floating giant must symbolize our American concept of freedom as it defies earth’s gravity and soars majestically into the skies.

We didn’t take a balloon ride this time but it’s on my bucket list for an un-tethered experience. For now, it is enough just to have been close.

HAPPY FOURTH OF JULY!

Posted in Awesome Fotos, Blogging Inspiration, Camera-Walking, Country Fotos, Family, Fourth of July, Holidays, Look at This!, Virginia, Virginia Views | Tagged Celebrate, Fourth of July, freedom, Hot Air Balloons, Independence Day, Lexington, Small Town America, Virginia | 13 Comments

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on July 4, 2015 at 5:23 am Dianna

They are interesting, aren’t they? We’ve helped launch one, but have never ridden. It’s definitely on hubby’s TO DO list, and therefore, on mine too. Not sure how I feel about it, but as long as I have my camera, I’ll probably be okay!
Happy 4th to you and Bill!

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on July 4, 2015 at 5:58 am photosfromtheloonybin

You should definitely go for a ride!! I won a trip in a blimp one time from a radio station, and Mike and I had a blast! It was a great experience :).

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on July 4, 2015 at 12:49 pm dorannrule

I have a feeling we will love the experience and just think of the pictures to take! 🙂

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on July 4, 2015 at 12:50 pm dorannrule

A blimp! I used to love watching the Goodyear blimp drift by in Fla. That must have been something all right and what an experience!

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on July 4, 2015 at 12:56 pm Dianna

And blog posts to share!

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on July 4, 2015 at 2:25 pm Eliza Waters

How exciting for you and what a beautiful rainbow-colored balloon. Happy 4th!

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on July 5, 2015 at 1:57 am Debbie Spivey

Happy 4th! I have mixed feelings about a balloon ride. I think I would if it were free…

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on July 5, 2015 at 3:40 am Mary

Love seeing those big balloons – have a wonderful 4th!

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on July 5, 2015 at 4:33 am emjayandthem

I would love to ride in a hot air balloon provided they promise not to go too high up. I think the views would be fantastic 🙂 Happy Independence Day! MJ

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on July 5, 2015 at 4:41 am photosfromtheloonybin

It was awesome!!

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on July 7, 2015 at 12:17 am Mama's Empty Nest

OOO, I love hot air balloons too! Just love seeing them float through the air. I’ve never ridden in one either but friends of ours have and they said it was the greatest experience. Definitely worth being on that bucket list, Dor.

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on July 9, 2015 at 9:33 am pattisj

Nice to see the flags. You are much braver than I. I think I’d choose tethered!

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on July 9, 2015 at 2:59 pm dorannrule

Haven’t gone there yet though….. tethered has it’s appeal. 🙂

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