balloon flifgt,

[devilwoman]

next year for my 50th, i think i would like to experience a ride in a hot air balloon, has any one else done this? what is the experience like, and is it scary at all.

thanks

[crete]

what a great idea, may i suggest a bungee jump, but get a cardiac assessment first,, hope you are well.

[Goodsoulette]

I get bad vertigo, to the point that I got dizzy walking across a bridge that had perspex sides that was maybe 20 ft off the ground. However i got roped into a hot air ballon flight, I imagined I would be terrified all the way through, There was the odd bumpy moment but all in all it was a really nice experience. I wasnt exactly hanging over the side m,ind, but it felt safe.

[devilwoman]

thanks goodsoulette, i really fancy it, but kaaping tinking , what if i dont like it when i get up there, lol,
crete, a bungee jump would kill me, i dont even like swings, ha ha

[devilwoman]

sorry keep pressing wrong letters,

[crete]

you been at the wine me dear ?

[devilwoman]

some chance, dont get out much, lol, i will drink champaine when it s me birthday.

[unruliejulie]

Hi devilwoman, i know a couple of people that have done this. One had a bit of a bad experience though and ended up about breaking her ankle after a bad landing, however i think that is fairly uncommon and i dont want that to put you off. I would love to do it personlly, your 50th is very special so i'd say go for it! What would really make it extra special would be to have Cliff waiting on board with a couple of glasses of champagne and a bowl of fresh strawberries! Now there's a birthday you wouldnt forget in a hurry!

[devilwoman]

thanks for that unruliejulie, that made me smile, god that would be be bloody fantastic, i can only dream, never mind, at least i'll get to see him on friday . : 0)

[unruliejulie]

well, you never know. Try and get backstage and then ask! He can only say No!!!!!!! You will have given him plenty of notice so i dont see what his problem would be. lol

[devilwoman]

just had a thought, hubby will be coming in the balloon too, should i chuck him overboard, if i get an offer from cliff? hee heee heee

[sleeveless]

I went for a flight over Bath... it was absolutely amazing. The only bit I wasn't that keen on was the landing, not that it was bad but as we had to crouch down in the basket I couldn't see when we were going to hit the ground! Go for it and have a fantastic time. Congratulations for next year devilwoman
Sherry x

[devilwoman]

thanks sleeveless, did you remember the soap? lol

hope the balloon doesnt land too fast and throw me out.

[Goodsoulette]

I got mine cause the ballon landed on on my friends land and she chose to take me. If I had heard the broken ankle story I would never have gone. Are you lot talking about Cliff richard, lol?

[devilwoman]

yes we are, who else?

[unruliejulie]

Goodsoul, wash your mouth out, there is only 1 Sir Cliff! lol

[andy-hughes]

I had a balloon flight when I was forty, and it was fabulous! We took off from the grounds of Shugborough, and drifted over Cannock Chase. Because the flight was silent, we could drift low over herds of deer who would have scattered if they had known we were there, but simply ignored us and stood grazing, it was wonderful!

I was a bit aprehensive, but nothing bad can happen - even if the balloon punctures, which is virtually impossible, it will simply drift to earth in the way it will when it has its planned landing.

The pilot warned us to hold onto the ropes inside the basket and brace ourselves as the basket may tip over on landing. it did, but really gently, so everyone was fine.

Have a great time - and happy birthday for next year!