Work interferes with a good week

Last weekend kicked off a fun-packed week for me and the family. And if it wasn’t for this thing we call work, this would be one of the best weeks of the year!

My parents and nephew came down from Michigan this past weekend and we all hung out in Statesville, NC for the 36th Carolina Balloon Fest. This was my first experience with hot air balloons and it made me want to do it again and again. Trust me, I am now hooked on ballooning, thanks to my Aunt (she pilots a balloon) and Uncle. Although I did not get a chance to ride in a balloon (too expensive, but close to the top of the list of things to do before I die now), and all I did was work as crew for my Aunt, it was nothing but good times.

Wizard of Oz Balloon night glow - (My Aunt piloted this balloon)

If you have never been to a balloon festival, you should definitely catch one next year.Don’t know when they are? Or where to find information on them? Well, here is the link for the Carolina Balloon Association and they will have the schedule of events for 2010, at some point in time later this year or the beginning of next. Believe me, you will have a blast!

Ford Balloon - (My Aunt's other balloon)

I am looking forward to hanging out with my Aunt and Uncle again, in a few weeks, for one of the Funfly and Party’s that are scheduled. Should be a good time!

Today I took the wife and kids to the Shrine Circus. I had the tickets for this event since the middle of June. Although it was kind of a short show, it was still great fun. Plus, it got us out of the house. Can’t beat that!

Now I am looking forward to this Saturday night. No, not going trick-or-treating, nor are we going to a Halloween party somewhere. This Saturday I am taking the family on a Ghost Trolly Tour here in Asheville. I am hoping that it will be a very enjoyable end to an excitingly great week.

Now…if only there was something that could be done about work getting in the way of all this fun!

Until next time, my friends…