Lights!
Lights and fan are installed and operational. (The funny glow coming from the sink is just me playing with my flash.) - Lights and fan are installed and operational. (The funny glow coming from the sink is just me playing with my flash.)
Up early
Lis and Dave waiting for the rest of our party - Lis and Dave waiting for the rest of our party
Early morning sky
Doug and Lis are up before dawn for the second day in a row - Doug and Lis are up before dawn for the second day in a row
Smart livestock
Evidently the livestock can read and follow directions in Arizona - Evidently the livestock can read and follow directions in Arizona
Launch site
Just after dawn, we wait for the balloon to be readied - Just after dawn, we wait for the balloon to be readied
Dawn sky
Other balloonists also preparing for flight - Other balloonists also preparing for flight
Inflation
Holding open the bottom while blowing air in with a fan - Holding open the bottom while blowing air in with a fan
Getting bigger
The opening is getting too big for Barb and Lis - The opening is getting too big for Barb and Lis
Hot air
Dave adds his contribution to our lift - Dave adds his contribution to our lift
Inside
Inside it's just air - Inside it's just air
Taller
Wendy and Doug take a turn holding the opening - Wendy and Doug take a turn holding the opening
Almost there
The balloon is almost inflated, but still cold - The balloon is almost inflated, but still cold