Sunday, March 22, 2009

3/23 Blue Monday

bluemondayIt’s time for Blue Monday hosted by Sally at Smiling Sally. Don’t forget to visit her site to see links to more participants!

Today I am going to share……. hot air balloon pictures from the cherry blossom festival that is this week…..

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  1. JustineMarch 22, 2009 at 10:32 PM

    I would love to some day take a hot air balloon ride. Have you ever done it? It looks sooooooo peaceful.

    Justine :o )

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  2. Cottage ContessaMarch 22, 2009 at 10:36 PM

    Hi Susan, Happy Blue Monday! The hot air ballons looks so beautiful with all their lovely colours and shapes! Wishing you a lovely week!
    Amanda (aka Cottage Contessa)

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  3. SILVERMarch 22, 2009 at 11:04 PM

    Lovely post on hot air balloons.

    Just dropping to visit you and sending you a hug-

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  4. Marty@A Stroll Thru LifeMarch 22, 2009 at 11:56 PM

    I love to see all the wonderful shapes and colors of all the balloons. So pretty. Hugs, Marty

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  5. Four Paws and CoMarch 23, 2009 at 12:12 AM

    They're beautiful! Happy blue Monday! ♥ Diane

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  6. Paula BeeMarch 23, 2009 at 12:16 AM

    What a beautiful sight! Aren't hot air balloons amazing! Thanks for the beautiful post. Love, Paula

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  7. Miller Racing FamilyMarch 23, 2009 at 12:16 AM

    Those pictures are beautiful. I would love to take a hot air balloon ride or at least be able to see one in person. Thanks for the wonderful pictures. Have a great Monday!

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  8. UnknownMarch 23, 2009 at 12:25 AM

    Hot air balloons fascinate me! I wanted to go in one for my 40th birthday, but no one would go with me. So I bought a townhouse instead! LOL

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  9. Cindy (Applestone Cottage)March 23, 2009 at 12:28 AM

    susan,
    I want to go to the Cherry Blossom Festival! I bet that's so much fun! cindy

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  10. Marty@A Stroll Thru LifeMarch 23, 2009 at 12:34 AM

    Susan, thank you so much for stopping by my Met. Mon post. I always appreciate you kind comments. Thanks, Hugs, Marty

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  11. BryanMarch 23, 2009 at 12:35 AM

    Nice shots! I love how ridiculous the space shuttle balloon looks.

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  12. AnonymousMarch 23, 2009 at 12:42 AM

    Hi my friend
    I took Randy in a hot air balloon on our 10th Anniversary. I loved being high in the sky but darn it, when that blower came on, and the fire blared, I just about jumped out of the basket. I swear our heads were on fire....never again. Been there done it.
    Happy Blue Monday
    Love Claudie
    xoxo

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  13. Happy To Be/ Gl♥riaMarch 23, 2009 at 12:53 AM

    My Late DH gave me a ride in one for my 39th BD it so just great...Happy Blue Monday to you girl...hugs and smiles Gl♥ria

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  14. Pretty OrganizerMarch 23, 2009 at 1:01 AM

    So glad you stopped by! Hope to see you post for Toile Tuesday. I"ll be looking for you.

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  15. Victorian Garden GourmetMarch 23, 2009 at 1:08 AM

    I used to do a craft fair at a hot air balloon festival. It is the most awesome sight-especially on a clear blue day.
    Kate

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  16. DeborahMarch 23, 2009 at 1:22 AM

    They sure look like fun ...
    Happy Blue Monday!

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  17. LindaMarch 23, 2009 at 3:20 AM

    The colors on the balloons are so vivid...just beautiful!

    Happy Blue Monday!

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  18. JudithMarch 23, 2009 at 4:58 AM

    One of my ambitions to go up in a balloon - thanks for sharing. Judith

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  19. SmilingSallyMarch 23, 2009 at 5:18 AM

    But where are the cherry blossoms? I was raised in Washington, DC and I used to see the cherry blossoms around the tidal basin every spring. Thanks for sharing. Happy Blue Monday.

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  20. TriciaMarch 23, 2009 at 6:36 AM

    Very pretty, I love hot air balloons and have been up several times. I had the opportunity to take my daughter up last summer; but she chickened out last minutes. Maybe this summer.

    Tabbikta's Thoughts

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  21. Linda (Nina's Nest)March 23, 2009 at 6:51 AM

    Those hot air balloons are wonderful! They do this at Callaway Gardens in September, and it is a glorious site. Pretty post! Linda

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  22. Sandi@ Rose Chintz CottageMarch 23, 2009 at 7:49 AM

    Hi Susan,
    Those are very pretty! Lovely pictures! Thanks for sharing and enjoy your week.

    Blessings,
    Sandi

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  23. AmyMarch 23, 2009 at 8:02 AM

    What pretty balloons. It must be so peaceful up there. I'm sure great inspiration could be found while floating away!

    Thanks for sharing,

    amy@maisonbelle

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  24. akawestMarch 23, 2009 at 8:03 AM

    Colorful balloons are always so festive. It looked like a pretty day.

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  25. LADY JANEMarch 23, 2009 at 8:24 AM

    I love your post today! Jim always talks about taking me on a hot-air balloon ride...after 16 years of dating and the fact that we have yet to do it...often makes me wonder what causes him to "hold off"! Perhaps he really knows me...and figures our sailboating adventures MAY be enough...or as his Mom mentioned to him years ago...(as she so wished we would get married) that would be a WONDERFUL place to propose! Oh....lol...I love him dearly...lol...but any one have a parachute? LOL....I'd Bail! Hmmmm...perhaps my comment is full of hot air!

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  26. bjMarch 23, 2009 at 8:36 AM

    Such a colorful post today....they are beautiful.
    Happy Blue..

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  27. StaceyMarch 23, 2009 at 8:45 AM

    Oh they are so neat! One of these days I want to go in one.

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  28. Domestic DesignerMarch 23, 2009 at 8:50 AM

    They are so pretty. I have been up in one once. It was truly a unique experience. Have a great day!

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  29. DebMarch 23, 2009 at 9:12 AM

    Susan

    What a nice post, they looks so pretty flying, don't think I would get in one though

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  30. AnonymousMarch 23, 2009 at 9:44 AM

    Oh wow! I love your post. We used to have those balloons fly through our area once in a while. I think they are awesome. Happy Blue Monday!

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  31. Mo..."Mo's Cottage"March 23, 2009 at 9:47 AM

    What Fabulous colors in those balloons....
    Hugs,
    Mo :-)

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  32. JudiMarch 23, 2009 at 10:43 AM

    Susan
    Wow nice colourful balloons...Cherry Festival. You'll have to tell us more about that. Looks like such a nice clear day...
    hope you had fun!
    have a lovely day
    Judi

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  33. ♥ KathyMarch 23, 2009 at 10:56 AM

    How beautiful Susan! I love hot air balloons! Happy Blue Monday ♥

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  34. LyndaMarch 23, 2009 at 11:37 AM

    What a colorful display! Those hot air balloons are just beautiful, Susan!

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  35. ValerieMarch 23, 2009 at 11:51 AM

    I loved spotting hot air balloons as they floated over my childhood home, letting off that "scary" sound of flame and heat shooting up! Thanks for the walk down memeory lane!

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  36. MaryMarch 23, 2009 at 11:54 AM

    Happy Blue Monday! Gorgeous pics! Mary :O)

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  37. The Raggedy GirlMarch 23, 2009 at 12:38 PM

    What great and colorful photos and thanks so much for sharing them.

    Have a Marvelous Monday
    from the Raggedy Roberta Anne

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  38. BoMarch 23, 2009 at 1:22 PM

    Hi Susan...I love looking at the hot air balloons, but I don't want to go up in one...
    Fascinating to watch though... ;-) Bo

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  39. Susan @ The Good Life!March 23, 2009 at 1:44 PM

    Love the balloons! You need to take a trip in one and take pictures for those of us who are too scared to go up in one! ;D

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  40. A Hint of HomeMarch 23, 2009 at 2:10 PM

    Those balloons are just goregous with their vibrant colors. Thanks for sharing the pics.

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  41. UnknownMarch 23, 2009 at 2:36 PM

    Always loved hot air ballons and dream of taking a ride someday..if I every get thinner!! Thanks for sharing...Esther

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  42. AnonymousMarch 23, 2009 at 3:01 PM

    Hi Susan...My cherry tree just began to bloom this weekend. There is nothing quite as colorful as a hot air balloon.

    Kathy b

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  43. AnonymousMarch 23, 2009 at 4:05 PM

    Hi Susan,

    Thanks for stopping by my blog - love your blue Monday post!

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  44. My name is RietMarch 23, 2009 at 4:15 PM

    Beautiful pictures.

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  45. SalmagundiMarch 23, 2009 at 4:35 PM

    Your pictures are wonderful! Great post for Blue Monday. Sally

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  46. KnittyMarch 23, 2009 at 5:02 PM

    Great photos! Hot air balloons always look like a fun event, but one I'd prefer to watch from the ground.

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  47. FayeMarch 23, 2009 at 6:48 PM

    SUSAN,THIS WAS A GREAT POST.ENJOYED IT SO MUCH!HAVE A BLESSED EVENING!

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  48. Chari at Happy To DesignMarch 23, 2009 at 7:01 PM

    Hi Susan...

    Thank you so much for stopping by and taking a peek at my apothecary jar project today...you're always so sweet with your comments!!!

    Ohhh...don't you just love hot air balloons? There's just something whimsical about them...love all of the pretty colors!!! Thank you for sharing...I'd love to see this in person!!!

    Warmest wishes,
    Chari

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  49. Barbara JeanMarch 23, 2009 at 7:11 PM

    Susan,
    Thanks for coming by.
    What fantastic balloons. All that color.

    Great idea to post last weeks happenings. When i get caught up on a few things i will try to do that.

    Blessings,
    Barbara Jean

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  50. JeanneMarch 23, 2009 at 7:40 PM

    Hi Susan, the hot air balloons always give me a thrill. The colors just knock your socks off. I would never go up in one though. I am a total sissy about going up in the air. lol. Thanks for your visit today. I am always happy to hear from you.

    Hugs...Jeanne

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  51. KatMarch 23, 2009 at 7:43 PM

    I love these pictures, especially the one with the balloons reflected in the water! Great choice for Blue Monday. Kathy

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  52. MojoMarch 23, 2009 at 8:55 PM

    I've always wanted to see one of these events up close. I just know there would be a ton of great photo ops! Like these!

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  53. Bargain Decorating with LaurieMarch 23, 2009 at 9:01 PM

    Susan, love these pictures! Thanks for sharing them. laurie

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  54. ShirlMarch 23, 2009 at 10:19 PM

    Hello and Happy Blue Monday. Thank you so much for stopping by! Love your blue this week!
    Bless you, Shirl
    Shirls Rose Cottage

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  55. ChandyMarch 23, 2009 at 10:34 PM

    Nice post... I love looking at hot air balloons! Flying seems that much more possible when you look at one... Thanks for the great pictures!

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  56. Skoots1moMMarch 23, 2009 at 11:13 PM

    the pic next to the pond is great!!
    thanks so much for sharing it
    :)

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  57. MarthaMarch 23, 2009 at 11:21 PM

    Come by my blog -- I have something for you.

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  58. KimMarch 23, 2009 at 11:31 PM

    Lovely photos! We don't see those in the air around here much anymore--I think we are too urban.
    Happy Blue Monday!
    Kim

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  59. KathyMarch 24, 2009 at 1:08 AM

    What a colourful post Susan, did you go up in one?. I would love to do that. Kathy.

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  60. santamakerMarch 24, 2009 at 8:03 AM

    Hi Susan, so nice of you to come visit Frannie Fringe. It was soo much fun to do. You should give it a try.
    This is such a pretty and colorful post.. makes me want to go balooning!

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  61. Debra KayeMarch 24, 2009 at 8:43 AM

    How beautiful! Hope you had a great Monday. Sorry for the delay in commenting...out of town yesterday.

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  62. ValerieMarch 24, 2009 at 8:50 AM

    We have a balloon festival in our area every August. It really is a lot of fun. Thanks for sharing! Valerie

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  63. JoyceMarch 24, 2009 at 8:56 AM

    I love the pics of the hot air balloons. We use to see more of them years ago fly over. Makes things magical, doesn't it?

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  64. MonicaMarch 24, 2009 at 9:54 AM

    Beautiful!
    Monica.

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  65. xinexMarch 24, 2009 at 11:19 AM

    Aren't those balloons so pretty and colorful? We have a balloon festival here once a year too...Christine

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