Many Hands Make Light Work Crewing Squirt @ the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta

 

Another day, another 

inflation for Squirt

the Fire Hydrant..

He floats next to

Fireman.

Today's winds are blowing toward the City of Albuquerque.  There are many fewer places to land in an urban area.  "Jeff" decides not to fly this huge balloon today.

Max & his mom squish

 air out of Squirt.

(That's Dave's left arm.)

Seven people are working
on squishing air out &
rolling up the balloon...

Jack sits on the balloon

bag to squish out the

last of the air in the

balloon

Eight people carry the
balloon bag to the trailer....

... and up its ramp.

George, Dave & Craig
talk while they wait to
for others to help lift
the basket to the trailer.

Carrying the basket to

the trailer.

Pushing the basket into
the side door of
the trailer.






This morning's work is done by 9:00 am.  It's time for a hearty snack and a beverage.