Wednesday, October 8, 2008

10/5 Sunday, Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta, NM

Well, it rained all night, at times REALLY hard!! I waited until 8am this morning to move into the Lazy Daze area, seems the officials forgot I was actually first in line and started parking other rigs. I had my spot picked out so I made a quick turn into my spot....and promptly got stuck. Leave it to Blue to make an entrance!!! It’s a little chilly and way too easy to sink into the New Mexican mud, so most folks are staying inside. Just the folks with dogs are out.

I’ve gotten to meet Virginia and Tessa, Charles, Jazy and Lia, all Texans from the Life with a Lazy Daze site. We had a good time chatting!! Folks you have only “chatted” with on line, giving you great big hugs like you are a long lost friend!!! I have gone out a few times with and without the dogs to walk and socialize.

I’m looking at the bright side.. I don’t need to go anywhere and the rig is level. I’ve been offered a car to use and others have offered a ride if I need it. These LD’rs are great! It’s so relaxing to be able to read. I’m on my third novel and 4th magazine.

Since it’s almost 5pm, it’s time for another pot luck!! Granted, we don’t always have pot lucks and happy hours, but they are sure fun. I’m bringing some “kick ass” green chile dip and veggie chips. YUM! Well, we had a really nice assortment of yummies and lots of conversation.

After the pot luck, some folks went down to the launch field to see the “Balloon Glo”, where the balloons are lit, but don’t take off. One can walk right up to them and they are everywhere!

I chatted with the guard who chased me down last night. He is still apologetic, but actually, he did me a favor. If I had parked last night, I probably would have sunk to my ankles when I stepped out of the rig this morning! As it is, the dogs and I can go in and out the drivers side door onto firm ground. He and his son both work here, his son is New Mexico National Guard, active duty. They live in Belen, about 35miles south of here. We must have talked for 30 minutes, and they may come to see the Lazy Dazes later this week. I took my shower and did dishes, then waited for the fireworks show. Just relaxing on the rear sofa, looking out the window at the fireworks. Read more in my novel and turned in. Turn up your volume...

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