Balloons

By ScoutJ | Posted in Albuquerque/New Mexico, Knitting |

Most of you probably don’t know that the Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta Park is directly to the West of our house and we can watch balloons take off from our backyard. It’s the perfect background this morning for Odessa. Ignore the fact that she’s blurry. (Click the pictures to see better.)

Not too shabby? Today there were just a few. During Balloon Fiesta it looks like this. I think it’s one of my most favorite pictures I’ve taken since we’ve lived here.
I’m really enjoying Odessa so far. I had a bit of trouble at the start which I will blame on my cold. For some reason my brain would not get the k3 p2 down on that first row. I think the Olympic Godesses were angry with me for casting on before actually watching the Opening Ceremonies. Once I was actually watching the show I had no more problems. I got through the first row of beads before dragging myself to bed. Not sure I’ll get much done today as my day is completely packed.  I’ll be at the shop today from 11-4. Anyone coming to visit?

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This entry was written by ScoutJ, posted on February 11, 2006 at 8:17 am, filed under Albuquerque/New Mexico, Knitting. Bookmark the permalink. Follow any comments here with the RSS feed for this post. Post a comment or leave a trackback.

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  1. Anna
    Posted February 11, 2006 at 8:35 am | Permalink
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    That is incredible!!! What a sight! The balloons that is. Odessa is lovely too! :)

  2. carole
    Posted February 11, 2006 at 8:37 am | Permalink
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    good start on Odessa!
    for some reason, on Bloglines, the pictures are HUGE!

  3. Laurie
    Posted February 11, 2006 at 8:44 am | Permalink
    3

    I’ll see ya down at the shop…

    Just knitting on my socks while watching the women play hockey in the Olympics…

  4. Noelle
    Posted February 11, 2006 at 8:56 am | Permalink
    4

    You know we might come by the shop today. I could use some retail therapy. Maybe I can talk Cody into it. Those balloon fiesta photos are gorgeous.

  5. Chris
    Posted February 11, 2006 at 10:10 am | Permalink
    5

    Thanks for the flashback - I’ve actually been in Albuquerque during the Festival once, and it was so beautiful to see them!

  6. Heide
    Posted February 11, 2006 at 10:21 am | Permalink
    6

    OMG! That is an amazing sight. You are very fortunate to live in such a beautiful
    location. I am going to try an Odessa Hat after I finish my two pairs of socks for
    the Knitting Olympics! Any suggestions on bead size or material are greatly apprec-
    iated.
    Hp

  7. mama_tulip
    Posted February 11, 2006 at 12:29 pm | Permalink
    7

    LOVE the balloons pic! Your blog is making me miss NM…it’s probably the most beautiful place I’ve ever visited.

  8. trek
    Posted February 11, 2006 at 12:34 pm | Permalink
    8

    I like your Odessa - wish I could have gotten the same color yarn. Instead, I’ve got the purplish color and strung on my 150 beads (silvery) and am ready to cast on - eventually.

  9. Mama-E
    Posted February 11, 2006 at 2:42 pm | Permalink
    9

    I loved the baloon fiesta! Last time I was in ABQ D got to see it!!!
    Odessa is VEDDY FANCY up against that background!

  10. Amanda
    Posted February 11, 2006 at 3:41 pm | Permalink
    10

    hmmm which is a more beautiful sight..beautiful odessa or that glorious sky? Go Team

  11. Jenny
    Posted February 11, 2006 at 5:43 pm | Permalink
    11

    Amazing photo!

  12. Monica
    Posted February 12, 2006 at 1:35 am | Permalink
    12

    That photo is incredible, I would love to see it in person!

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