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Have you ever taken a hot air balloon ride?


I'm going to California Wine Country in March with friends and was thinking about doing it - one of those bucket list things.

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You should! My family rode in one many years ago and it was great, but take note of two things:

1 - Go early in the morning on a clear day, because then the balloon will get better lift into the sky. If you go any later, the balloon won't go as high.

2 - Don't let an old ex-hippie who never had formal driver's ed training take you there. You'll get so motion-sick on the way over you'll forget why you went in the first place.

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I have. Twice.
You will have a good time.


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No, but I'd like to.

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No. Not properly. I've been up in one, but it was tethered the whole time.

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If you have a camera, make sure it's strapped to your wrist and in your pocket when you land.

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No. One of my brothers used to have one. A few times I was part of his chase crew along with my dad and two of my other brothers. The SOB never offered us even a short ride to thank us for helping him all those times.

I say try it! I understand it's amazing!

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Not yet...but please let us know when you have done it.

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No. I took it off my bucker list years ago, along with riding in a helicopter and skydiving.

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