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POG Rally #2

Pre Rally @ Albuquerque October 2006

Hi,

Mango Mike here. We're on our way to POG II in Sante Fe (October 2006). We teamed up with JDUB, Rae, and Chris and Debbie Yates at OSU. Thanks to a tip from Tom Truk4u we had a primo parking space for the buses overlooking the launch area. As you'll see from the following pixs it was an unbelievable experience - coupled with perfect weather and a few laughs.

Right on the bluff overlooking the launch area.
The boys headed down each morning for homemade green chile breakfast burritos.
Predawn (5:45am) launching of some balloons was incredible. Like lanterns hanging in the sky, their lights would switch on and off with the firing of the burners.
White dots hanging below the basket were blinking navigation strobes.
First balloon up in the morning would show the flag and the playing of the Star Spangled Banner.
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