Saving the best till the last?
Most of you will know that I had the most amazing time at Bristol Hot Air Balloon Festival last weekend. I shared my best photos in The time of my life but I did want to give you a little flavour of the spectacular Nightglow and fireworks that ended the show.
My little digital really wasn’t up to the task but to my surprise my smartphone was capable, despite the wobbly, excited hands of the photographer. Trouble is, I haven’t found a way to upload it to share with you. Well, there’s always a way, isn’t there, so I spent some time this morning searching through YouTube. I don’t think that this video fully captures the electric atmosphere, but maybe that was just me getting over excited. It starts slowly and is quite long, so I would suggest you fast forward and watch snippets. You do get to see the fireworks at the end, though, which is more than I managed. I was taking a long walk home! Hopefully next time I’ll be a little wiser. Still I was lucky- the event was so popular that some people were stuck in traffic and didn’t even make it.
It just remains for me to say ‘thank you Bristol’ and hope to see you again.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zCYuwTq8fZg
Have a great Saturday and don’t forget to visit Cate with your six words.
restlessjo 
That’s amazing – really enjoyed it – the balloons, the light, the music, the fireworks….thank you so much for allowing us to share it 🙂
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It was such a special weekend for me, Tanya! I enjoyed every second and am glad to share just a fraction of my pleasure. 🙂
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Excellent, Jo!
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Great fun, Sue! You’ll be joining us girls next year? 🙂
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Who knows?
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Stunning Jo.
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Thanks, Colline! Many thanks for the retweet too 🙂
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You are welcome 🙂
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I have a terrible time with night photography.
You did well!
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The video was from YouTube, Dawn. I wasn’t able to upload my own short video but wanted people to get a feel for what the show was like. Quite spectacular! 🙂
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WOW! That was awesome on video and must have been spectacular in person! Thank you so much for sharing it with us!
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I had an amazing weekend, Tonya, and the balloons made my heart sing 🙂
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you obviously had a stellar time- thanks for the show!
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Totally fantastic, Kathe! A joy to share it 🙂
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Wow! Thanks for sharing your spectacular video; the light show and fireworks were amazing. x
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It was a fantastic event, Lizzie. I uploaded the video from YouTube. Glad you liked it 🙂
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Jo how astounding and so effective with the lighting. Let me know if you want any help in getting those photos off your phone.
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Thoughtful of you, Sue 🙂 I’m a little bemused because I can upload the photos but somehow not the video! When I upload from my camera any video uploads at the same time as the photos. (I know because I sometimes accidentally take a video when I’m changing modes 🙂 ) Not so with the phone. I could ask my smart son but then he’d think I’m even more of a dummy 😦
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Hmmm now that is a puzzle to me. So much for my help. 😦
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Okay, no one is listening so I’ll confess how dopey I am – I was waiting for the balloons to launch in the dark!
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🙂
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D’you know, I thought there was only me, Gilly! When I first heard about Nightglow I just assumed they would be flying. Small tactical error 🙂
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The grand finale was a great way to end the day, Jo. So glad you had a great time. 🎆
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Loved every second, Lynne! 🙂
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You did indeed save the best for last!
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I’m always potty about fireworks but the balloons were something else! 🙂
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Wow! That’s spectacular, Jo! Thanks for sharing with us.
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It was enormous fun, Jill! So glad I went! 🙂
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How wonderful, Jo. I must get there next year!
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It was a terrific show, Debs, and the weather quite amazing! 🙂
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I saw this on tely and morning TV,, it was a brill’ show.. Down here in Southampton we used to have a yearly balloon festival but the council stopped it. I was there every year.. loved their show..
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It’s amazing watching them leap into life, isn’t it, Gerry? And then when they take off with a whoosh… 🙂
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It looks like a really fun day out.
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I had an fantastic day, Suzanne! I don’t know why I waited so long before going there 🙂
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Now, that’s an image to catch the eye! Looks fabulous, but must have been even more spectacular in person.
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The atmosphere was fantastic, Heather. I was wiggling up and down with excitement. Sorry about your injury 😦
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What a wonderful event to visit. Great pictures.
Visit Keith’s Ramblings!
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I’ve waited a lot of years, Keith, but I was so glad I finally made it 🙂
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Just spectacular, Jo.
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I didn’t really know what to expect, Tish, but it was a wonderful finale to a great day 🙂
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Tempting, seems like a relaxing way of flying… 🙂
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Except when the burner goes ‘whoosh’ in your ear! 🙂 I wouldn’t mind being the lady with the drinks trolley though, Drake.
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I would join you at the trolley, Jo – it’s too slow for me, but I like much the view – fascinating wheel-less vehicles… 😀
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I love your excitement. Thank you for sending it to the other side of the world, where it’s still palpable, despite the journey!
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I’ve just been sharing even more excitement in Jude’s rose garden, Meg! Isn’t it a beautiful world? Hope you’re having a happy weekend. 🙂
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I’m settling in. J and I having respite from each other. My son’s superlative spaghetti bolognaise, and I’ve restarted my daily chronicle, dormant since too long. Spring clean of the study is turning up treasures and possibilities – and piles of paper for the recycling bin. So yes, a happy weekend. I hope yours is too.
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That respite stuff seems to work for you. 🙂 My lads traditionally have Chinese takeaway on Saturday teatime. Yay, no cooking! 🙂 But I’ve been washing and ironing most of the day. Amazing how much James can generate in 2 weeks! Just settled to answer my comments with a glass of red. 🙂 Will be over to yours shortly.
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