#mini hot air balloon

[abqbox]

The morning started out well, aside from a slight traffic related delay. Got balloons up and launched, after the flyover and anthem.

But then the wind picked up and put an end to most of the flying stuff. We did all stick around and watched the annular eclipse, which was pretty cool. It stayed lighter than I had expected but got cooler than I would've thought.

After that, we went to the award ceremony/lunch to watch some of our pilot friends win things, but not as many of them or winning as much as they would've liked.

As part of the awards, they inducted Steve Stucker to the Balloon Fiesta hall of fame, so he was around. I dressed up in a yellow suit coat and pink vest to match our balloon a bit, and after getting his reward, he wanted to get a picture with us. I don't have it, though, it's on his phone. And, yes, I know anyone not local won't understand the significance of that at all. But here's an old photo of him from online that will maybe give a bit of a hint. He recently retired as a local TV news weatherman and was a pretty well known Balloon Fiesta personality.

And here's my outfit, usually without the eclipse glasses.

Now it's nap time. This evening, we will be participating in the balloon glow, a first for RC balloons at Balloon Fiesta.

[sana-artpage]

Day 5/100 - Balloon

Have you ever been up in a hot air balloon and how was it? 🤔

I wish I could try it one day 🍀

[safrina-shards]

(From @trainerlynda)

Safrina? Are you okay...?

Who are you... Are you one of Mama's friends? Why is there a mini hot air balloon in the room...

[peach-pot]

an important part of being a teenager is putting the stupidest shit on your walls as decor

[soulprompts]

IDEAS FOR A DATE! ( A PROMPT LIST! )

now before i give this list, i want to address two things: 1) i'm enclosing a list of reasons for people to go on dates, because i want to, and also because there's some very good reasons for dates, and 2) i plan to write another list that's not as modern and contemporary, for my historical and fantastical and science-fictionally minded angels! for now, bon appetit: remember, your muses might be undercover, on a blind date, on a first date, matched online, a platonic date, trying to make other love interests jealous, like there are so many reasons, don't be shy, and DON'T ADD TO THIS LIST.

[ LEARN ]: the sender and receiver attend a class together (e.g. for cooking, baking, dancing, pottery, etc.) for a date.

[ ARCADE ]: the sender and receiver decide to visit an arcade together for a date.

[ DRINK ]: the sender and receiver meet each other at a bar for a date.

[ SANDY ]: the sender and receiver go to the beach together for a date involving strolling, a picnic, swimming and watching the sunset!

[ STRIKE! ]: the sender and receiver meet at a bowling alley for a date to practice their bowling skills.

[ MORNING ]: the sender and receiver decide to meet for a breakfast date rather than a dinner one.

[ FOREST ]: the sender and receiver take a weekend break in the woods, staying in a lovely cabin surrounded by nature.

[ TENT ]: alternatively, instead of finding a cabin to stay in for the night, the sender and receiver pack their tents and head out for a camping trip instead.

[ POPCORN ]: the sender and receiver opt for the classic date option of going to see a movie at the cinema together.

[ CAFÉ ]: going for a more relaxed option, the sender and receiver arrange to meet up for coffee and cake at a local café for a date.

[ MUSIC ]: finding tickets to their favorite band's concert, the sender and receiver head out for the night to listen to them play.

[ BICYCLE ]: the sender and receiver mount their bikes and head off to cycle in the countryside together.

[ DUO ]: the sender and receiver set up the bluetooth speakers and dance together in the peace of their own home to the sounds of their favorite songs.

[ DIY ]: the sender and receiver are about to go out for a date, but instead end up staying at home to complete a DIY project together.

[ ESCAPE ]: the sender and receiver attempt to solve an escape room together for a particularly exciting date.

[ COMMUNITY ]: the sender and receiver visit a local fair, festival, market or parade together for a date.

[ PLUS ONE ]: the sender and receiver put on their glad rags and attend a very fancy and prestigious event together.

[ WINNER ]: the sender and receiver set up a game night (card games, board games, video games, etc.) at home for their date.

[ GELATO ]: the sender and receiver head out to the best ice-cream parlour in town for a cold and sweet date.

[ SPEED ]: the sender and receiver go to a go-karting track for a particularly competitive date.

[ HIKE ]: the sender and receiver lace up their hiking boots and head out to a scenic hiking route together.

[ SADDLE UP ]: the sender and receiver take the reins and head out for a scenic horseback riding session together.

[ UP ]: the sender and receiver take an unforgettable ride in a hot air balloon for a date.

[ SING ]: the sender and receiver find a local karaoke bar and take turns singing solos and duets together.

[ PAGES ]: the sender and receiver find a cozy library-café and spend an enjoyable date reading books and drinking coffee together.

[ CHEF ]: deciding to stay in for the evening, the sender and receiver decide to make dinner together in the comfort of their own home.

[ HOLE IN ONE ]: the sender and receiver find a nearby mini-golf course and decide to play a few holes together.

[ MOVIE ]: the sender and receiver pick a few movies to watch for the evening and curl up on the sofa with some snacks to watch them together.

[ PAST ]: the sender and receiver go to a museum or an art gallery together to see the displays and get to know one another better.

[ CLUB ]: the sender and receiver get dolled up and go to a very popular and newly opened nightclub together.

[ PORTRAIT ]: the sender and receiver get canvases and paints and begin to paint one another at home, leaving plenty of peace and quiet to get to know each other.

[ AIM ]: the sender and receiver get suited up to go for a paintballing session together.

[ OUTSIDE ]: the sender and receiver get their nicest blanket, their favorite refreshments, and head out to a park for a nice relaxing picnic.

[ ITALIANO ]: the sender and receiver attempt to make their own pizzas at home together.

[ DINNER ]: the sender and receiver go to a nice restaurant together for a dinner date.

[ ROAD ]: the sender and the receiver embark on a long but worthwhile road trip together.

[ ROWING ]: the sender and receiver get into a rowboat together and guide the boat down the river.

[ QUICK ]: the sender and receiver meet one another for the first time at a speed dating event.

[ ROLLER ]: the sender and receiver put their roller-blades on and hit the rinks together.

[ RELAX ]: the sender and receiver head out to a luxurious spa resort together for some well-earned rest and massages.

[ COMFORT ]: the sender and receiver transform their home into a makeshift spa and give each other facials and massages for the evening.

[ STARS ]: the sender and receiver stretch out on the rooftop/lawn/back of a truck etc. for a night of star-gazing together.

[ WALK ]: the sender and the receiver go out for a nice, relaxing stroll together to see the sights.

[ POOL ]: the sender and receiver go out to the pool, beach or lake for a swimming session together.

[ SHARE ]: the sender and receiver split the evening in half to teach one another a skill that they're particularly good at (e.g. the sender teaching the receiver how to paint, etc.)

[ QUIZ ]: the sender and receiver go out together and find a local pub that's hosting a table quiz event, which they decide to enter.

[ AWAY ]: the sender and the receiver decide to indulge in a long vacation somewhere that they've both wanted to go for a long time.

[ BREAK ]: in the spirit of compromising, the sender and receiver book a nice quiet weekend break together.

[ SIP ]: the sender and receiver book tickets for a wine tasting event in a local vineyard.

[ SAIL ]: the sender and receiver go out on a yacht for the evening.

[bunnyswritings]

50 (unconventional) date ideas for your otp

Attend an art fair together

Go on a hot air balloon ride

Furniture shopping date at Ikea

Visit an aquarium and have dinner in an underwater restaurant

Have a picnic at sunrise or sunset

Play 20 questions to get to know the other better

Take a pottery class together

Attend a silent disco party

Go indoor skydiving / bungee jumping

Take an aerial yoga class

Rent a couple bike and ride around town

Attend a poetry / book event

Have fun at a board game cafe

Visit a psychic and have fortunes read

Have a dine in the dark experience

Take a cooking / baking class together

Challenge each other at arcade games

Have a home movie night with popcorn and homemade nachos

Ice-skating when one doesn't know how to

Take a painting class / go for an art jam session together

Attend a play together

Go scuba diving together

Take a dance class together

Visit an animal sanctuary / shelter to volunteer together

Go for a kayaking adventure

Go to a comedy show

Organise a get-together potluck event with friends

Go to a drive-in movie theatre

Attend a beer or wine tasting event

Go to an escape room together

Visit an amusement park

Sign up for a themed run together

Go stargazing at a local observatory

Visit an art museum or gallery and have their caricatures drawn

Assemble a lego set together

Go on a scenic drive and have a picnic

Go on a nature trail walk together

Go camping together

Attend a themed costume party

Go to a local fair or festival

Take a horseback riding lesson together

Pet-sit a friend's pet together for a day

Play mini golf together

Have a spa day together

Take a sailing lesson together

Go rock climbing / bouldering together

Go to a karaoke bar

Take a sushi making class together

Visit an old bookstore or library

Play a game of laser tag

[knightofleo]

@thatverywitch

[kithtaehyung]

ryen is this canon 3tan yoongi talent?

https://www.instagram.com/reel/Cvrshx3smOq/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

now i need a hundred plushies from him 😭 he's not going anywhere 😭

“What the fuck?”

He’s laughing. You just witnessed him effortlessly grab a third plushie from a clearly rigged claw machine and he’s laughing!

“No, seriously, this is some wizard shit,” you accuse, unblinking as he bends to grab his prize before wiggling it in triumph. “How are you so good at this?”

“I’m good at everything.”

Your scoff mixes with his mirth as you spin on your heel, arms now chock full of stuffed cats and one cute little frog.

But despite not wanting to further inflate the hot air balloon that’s his ego, you’re so in awe that you can’t help but comment,

“I’ve never seen someone do that before.”

“Yeah?” Beside you, Yoongi fetches something in his pocket. “Not even your brother? I think he got something from that one once.”

“Really?”

“Oh, wait. No, that was me again.”

And the gloater of the century secures his spot.

“I’m so tired of you.”

“Wait, wait,” he huffs out. “Look real quick.”

“Huh?”

As you turn his way, you only get a split second to recognize the phone in his long fingers.

Aimed right at you.

Did he just—

Your reaction should be words, like telling him to stop, or reminding him that he shouldn’t be doing anything much less taking a picture.

But what comes out instead is a blubbering, fumbling mess, and you lunge for the phone right before he backs up, grin stretching his face in the most devilish way.

“Yoongi—!”

“Hmm?”

“What are you—”

“So cute.”

He’s still holding the phone oh god it’s a video?

“Are you recording?”

His burst of laughter gives him away, and the butterfly wings tickling your stomach make you join him, even though you’re hyper hyper hyperaware of your surroundings now.

You don’t even know where the two of you stumble to, but you’re determined to not let him get away, bright colors and lights filling the night on all sides.

Finally, you clutch his hand as you squeeze all the plushies under an arm. “Give it!”

“No!”

“Yes!” You plead through a smile as you yank it from his hand.

But when you look at the screen, you discover that the video wasn’t even being recorded. Because the red button is still sitting there untouched.

…Why are you a tad disappointed?

Yoongi’s voice comes out soft,

“I know we can’t, doll.”

And he sounds a tad disappointed, too.

Still staring at the phone, you make a decision. A quick one. A small one.

But one you make purely for him.

Switching to Photo Mode, you raise the phone up high, scrunching your face against the mini bunch of stuffed animals before capturing this moment.

And it’s not until you hand his device back to him that you realize.

Holy shit.

You really just took a selfie with Yoongi’s phone.

“Keep it,” you whisper. “Or don’t, whatever.”

He’s just staring at you, device almost limp in his hand as he stands there.

“You.. You okay?”

“Come here.”

You’re pulled in before you can question further, a chaste but full kiss planted on your lips before you’re left to your own two feet again.

“Let’s go find them,” he leads, voice low. “I think they’re almost done with the ride.”

“K,” you oblige, shyly following his sure strides and straightened back.

Smiling against a fluffy stuffed cat when you see that he’s still looking at his phone.

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3tanslices: mini-scenarios!

series: three tangerines

[heckyeahponyscans]

G4 My Little Pony mini-purses (about big enough to fit a cell phone) made by Reesee. These come blind boxed with Celestia and Luna as the chase figures.

The ponies are meant to look like they're in the bucket of a hot air balloon. Also, they come with a pin!

[pinkiedevv]

How a Tiny Travels (Ideas)

Climbing:

Ofc every tiny needs a good way to climb, and my primary thought goes to grappling hooks fo sho. Probably made out of actual fishing hooks and attached with corded string XD

Maybe customized shoes with sticky/grippy bottoms like those people who use suction cups to climb skyscrapers XDDD

awhh would a tiny have a little case of gripping chalk so they could hold onto handholds better when climbing?

Somehow an equivalent of a parachute in their backpack in case of a big fall XD. Like basically just a handkerchief that billows out and is attached to the sack with a few strings

Via giant. Period.

But to elaborate, one option is on the shoulder ;3. Tiny can lean against giant's neck or hold onto their ear/earing for stability

The hand. Obvi. Shenanigans have a high chance of ensuing.

Chest pocket. Mmmghhh. AKA the nap spot.

Lawful Chaotic of hoodie pockets, Chaotic Neutral of backpack side-pockets, and Chaotic Evil of pants pockets XDDD

On top of giant's head. Very comfy, much floof. Giant probably will not appreciate the amount of hair pulling that will most definitely be happening up there

Fast Travel:

Roomba. (juuuust make sure tiny can't get sucked in underneath *thumbs up*)

Toy cars except the remote is set up on the car's dash so tiny can control it themselves ;3

Stairway bannisters - AKA the forbidden slide for going from an upper floor to a lower! (And a guaranteed way to give a giant a heart attack! <3)

Pets. Kitties or doggos. Risky beezneez this can be, but the rewards are pretty stellar if tiny makes a good fren outta them~

In the air:

BIRBS - highkey could be scary cuz some birds definitely look like they'd monch on a tiny, but the image of a tiny riding on an owl's back is just - so cute to me

Balloons. Unghhghhhgh. Supervised by their giant ofc. It'd be like a whole hot air balloon except it's just a helium one cuz tinies weigh literally nothing. And a whole paper basket to tie at the bottom for them to ride innnnn yesssss

A drone??? Somehow??? hA like a mini plane/helicopter for tiny

One of those gliding suits like a flying squirrel XD

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Mannnn this. Why can't I be in a world with tinies, huh????

... I WANNA BE ONE OF THEM OKAY TRANSMIGRATE ME ALREADY

ehehe ignore that. Uh. Ye so here've been a buncha travel methods that I've thought of for a tiny! ;D

[safrina-shards]

Safrina was holding a framed picture and looks at December

"Hey..."

Eiszei floats near December

•°[What did I tell ya? She's all doom and gloom]°•

•°[Finally you came! Safrina's in the bed, Kivo's doing an assignment in the library]°•

EISZEI THE ROTOM -@safrina-shards

“Okay. Thanks, Eiszei.” Dec said, smiling tentatively, as he walked towards the bed, “Hey, Saf...”

[abqbox]

After a windy day yesterday that allowed for some welcome rest, we were back at it this morning despite colder temperatures.

First, we got confirmation that we had enough balloons up Wednesday to set a new world record, which is super awesome. Then we did our briefing and waited in the parking lot as the winds were rather calm and kept the larger balloons from clearing the field as quickly as they often do.

But after a delay of half an hour or so, it was our turn, and we made the most of it. Had a great flight for about an hour with good wind the whole time and plenty of excited kids and adults checking out our little balloons and asking for cards and info.

Had a slight issue with a propane leak when I had to switch the tanks halfway through the flight but caught it fast and just switched to another spare tank quickly. Nothing was damaged or anything. I'll check later, but my first look at the tank looks like it is fine, and I'm guessing I just hadn't attached it all the way even though I thought I had.

Morning flights for the rc balloons at this Fiesta are all done now and successfully completed without cancelation or major issues, which is awesome. We're scheduled to be part of the glow tomorrow evening, so that'll be different and exciting.

[dwntwn-strnlo]

matt sturniolo. [masterlist]

WRITERS CHOICE . . .

laser tag - lazer tag with matt 0.5k pink + white - hugs from behind 0.4k hide-n-seek tag - hide-n-seek tag 0.4k opia - not everyone will hurt you 1.1k jack*ss - fight with hockey!matt 1.3k

FAN FAVORITE . . .

falling in love - refuses to let reader leave 0.4k dating matt sturniolo - dating matt sturniolo headcanons 0.3k you like that? - idk how to sum up but I love it 0.5k heat waves - inspired by paxton and devi in never have i ever 0.5k lacrosse - matt wins the lacrosse championship 0.6k

those eyes - taking care of accidental scars 0.4k

excuses - also dk how to summarize this but its cute 0.6k

tone deaf - argument ig 0.9k

stay gold, ponyboy - migraines 1.2k

sun kissed - freckle admiration 0.4k

ich liebe dich - german writer 0.7k

clingy - headcanons 0.3k

smudged - clingy matt 0.6k

spider man - matt vs spider 0.8k

helix - helix piercing w matt 0.8k

forevermore - marriage pact 0.5k

candles - candle making 0.6k

idiot - spider-man! matt 0.7k

mary - big red eyes and big red lips 0.4k

grumpy - period stuff idk 0.4k

mistletoe - christmas! 0.3k

clouds - hot air balloon date 0.4k

hand making - to relax one's mind 1.k

friendly fire - drunk confessions 1.1k

ENCHANTED MINI SERIES . . .

enchanted - letting go 0.6k

giving up - was it ever really over? 0.9k

wonderstruck - "i told you that you guys would make it" 1.5k

CUSSED OUT! MINI SERIES . . .

jack*ss - fight with hockey!matt 1.3k

douche - apologies 0.6k

HEADCANONS . . .

dating matt

girl!dad matt

celeb! reader

BLURBS . . .

tattoos.

nails.

smile.

sally.

tired.

theatre.

sick.

love.

ketchup.

TEXTS . . .

holiday edition collab with matthewmurdockswife part 3 part 4 crushing on each other part 6

[safrina-shards]

Cirro... Where did you go buddy...

[lululandd]

being kyle ‘gaz’ garrick’s significant other would include:

for @itsohh (i tried hehe >:3)

♡ the nicest king sized bed.

your mans sleepin on dirt and wooden floors on duty so he would like to not do that at home. the bed comes with the fluffiest pillows and the softest sheets with a bajillion thread count. you would love to stay awake on your phone for a couple more hours but damn, you think that bed would let you?

♡ quoting vines.

he doesnt understand why you always say “look at all those chickens” in a childish voice while gesturing at the ducks in the park, so you had to educate him. you two say “merry chrysler!” when you get invited to price’s during christmas. you think he wont understand but he replies with a “merry crisis!” and nik just stands there bewildered.

♡ doing the dishes.

he loves to cook but loathes doing dishes. cooking is his comfort thing. he doesnt get to eat well during work, and cooking just brings him comfort. he loves it when you buy a weird ingredients from the supermarket, like, oh! new things to learn how to cook!

♡ receiving memes in your dms even though you are legitimately sitting next to each other.

you asked him why doesnt he just show it to you, you’re literally right there. he doesnt like shoving things in your face. he’d rather hear your supressed laughter or that blast of air from your nose and that is so much better than a forced reaction if he showed it to you immediately.

♡ bath bombs!

kyle loves watching them dissolve, they help him relax and feel safe. would bring headphones if he’s alone or if you’re with him he’d bring back massagers and you get to massage each other as you soak.

♡ helping him with sleep paralysis.

kyle gets nightmarish sleep paralysis that can occur up to six times a night at its worst so youve become attuned to small noises he makes during sleep. a balloon could pop near you while you sleep and not wake you up but as soon as your brain recognises kyle making small noises? you’re wide awake and ready to get him through it. he has vaguely told you what he sees during episodes and you help him by just talking to him about random things and making jokes and quoting vines.

♡ his parents asking to hangout with you.

his parents love you. like. they’d shoo him away if he wants to come with sometimes. its so funny that he gets housesitting duty while his parents take you out. and they spoil you. do you complain about it being too cold in the winter months? sweater shopping. new mini heater. is it too hot during summer? new portable ac unit. kyle has joked that you should complain more often to get free things from them but you genuinely feel bad for accidentally saying things sometimes.

♡ taskmaster and the great british bakeoff

he loves seeing people try to problem solve. and loves it even more when they find loopholes in the given tasks and do something unexpected. his favourite from taskmaster is when rhod gilbert tying alex horne to a chair when the task to be ‘the slowest to be untied by alex’ and he had tried to better and then perfect victoria coren mitchell’s bloody mary muffin :3

(he also watches big fat quiz of the year like soap but doesnt follow it yearly, and loves to joke around with soap saying “oh nooo!” like the mitchell brook primary school children on base.)

[archie-sunshine]

do you have like a list of all the mounts/creatures characters ride in this au? I love it when fantasy settings have bonds between people and animals

oh good god I'm not certain i could do EVERYONE

typically ground based characters will have a horse, speedsters get racehorses, minis get ponies, big frames get warhorses.

honestly, I could see megatron riding a drake or warg of some kind, but he doesnt own it anymore since yknow. he went missing.

as for fliers its more varried.

all seekers have wyverns (yes even sunstorm), helicopters are more varried, vortex has a winged serpent, whirl has a rok hatchling(who also stands in for the scraplet colony he adopted, its name is wet fart btw). Cyclonus flies with wings, skyfire has a flying machine(think hot air balloon but like caravan size) cosmos is a planeswalker/can teleport.

I could give you more information on specific characters if you were curious, but those are all the folks i can think of right now!