It was an exciting morning at JCS. Remax brought their huge hot air balloon to the field and if all went to plan the kids would have been able to go up in the basket, up to 50ft in the air. Although it was a super beautiful day, it was too windy to fly. A bummer, but they got to see them try get the balloon up and the ones who wanted to could go in the basket and pull the flame lever. The kids had a fun exciting morning and I'm sure they'll remember it for a long time!
The grade 1's waiting and watching the balloon get filled with air.
They tied the basket and balloon to the truck to keep it down. I pictured a big gust of air and then that nice white Ford flying thru the air too:) The huge balloon ended up whirling towards the grade 1's who had to quickly get out of the way.
The guy let us all take a peak inside the balloon. It was very noisy b/c of the huge fan trying to get the thing inflated.
Time to roll it back up. The kids had to help bunch it all back into the bag. It looked like one of those 1 tonne bags of grain that dad used to get, (still gets?) when it was all back in its bag.
Then he tipped the basket right side up and cranked on the flame. The kids were stoked! It was so hot.
They all got to do it too. Some chickened out and even claimed to be sick b/c they were so afraid ....but not these 2. :)
Pretty fun morning, and a rare opportunity. I guess the Remax balloon is available 2 times a year in BC, as they travel across Canada to the other offices. Usually the air show and Agrifair get it so we were all excited to get the chance. Anthony deHaan works for Remax....it's not what you know.... :)
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When Jeff was in JCS he got to be in one. If I remember correctly it was only his grade that got to go in it. And he was up in the air!
Pretty cool Ali & Logan!
Wicked cool!
What a bunch of lucky ducks you are :)
WAs it cool Ali?
WAs it fun to pull the flame lever?
I wish I could of went in the basket too!
Love Amber
I thiiiink I remember something about a hot air balloon at school, but that might be Grandma and Grandpa too. Not sure. Looks pretty cool though!
Hi Amber
Ali and Logan did have a lot of fun that day. That man lifted up all those kids so they could pull the lever. He was really sweaty. I looked at a Hot Air balloon website to see how much it costs to go up in one...it was a lot of money. But Grandpa and Grandma Hoeksema got to go in a colorful one a long time ago.
I think we will see you guys in 2 weeks for Opa's 60th birthday party....are you and your sisters coming too? I hope so:)
From, Auntie Jen
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