Sounds like a blast. We went two years ago on our way to Utah to pick up my new van (Utah). I was amazed that they let you walk around on the field as the balloons are being filled and lifting off. The only balloon show I had been to before you had to stay behind the ropes. We missed the VW's by one weekend, but the festival is something everyone should see at least once. We will try to join you. Ronnie ________________________________ From: Steve Chamberlain <steveraychamberlain@xxxxxxxxx> To: tcb@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Sent: Wed, June 22, 2011 10:58:54 PM Subject: [tcb] Busses & Balloons Buses & Balloons will be October 1 & 2 this year (first weekend of the balloon festival). That is one week prior to T@TP therefore we are planning to cruise out and join the fun. It would be nice to have a large Texas contingent show up so make your plans to join us for a road trip. Camping is only $25 for the weekend and show is free with paid camping. More info is available on theSamba. We plan to leave Thursday morning, Sept 29, and spend the night in Tucumcari NM. We will stay at the Blue Swallow Inn, an old restored motel on Historic Route 66, rooms start at $44.95 http://www.blueswallowmotel.com/ ; then get up Friday morning and cruise into Albuquerque.