Hot air balloon races am I wasting my time? - Subaru Enthusiasts Car Club of the Sierras

DZ · 2006-09-05, 07:44 PM

Some friends and I are probably going to be heading to Reno this Saturday to take some pictures at the hot air balloon races. Has anyone gone, or planning to go and more importantly - is it worth going to?

sybir · 2006-09-05, 08:07 PM

*insert obligatory comment about DZ and balloons here*

I've never been, might be interesting....

DZ · 2006-09-05, 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by sybir

*inset obligatory comment about DZ and balloons here*

I've never been, might be interesting....

They are way too big for me to hug, though I will see if I can find a window or two to lick...

MattR · 2006-09-05, 08:53 PM

I enjoy walking around the place bumping into people on purpose as they stare into the sky...good times. Overall, its pretty slow paced and awefully boring unless you get to go for a ride. But I would imagine there are some good picture opportuinties, since you're into that sort of thing .

DZ · 2006-09-05, 08:57 PM

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Originally Posted by MattR

I enjoy walking around the place bumping into people on purpose as they stare into the sky...good times. Overall, its pretty slow paced and awefully boring unless you get to go for a ride. But I would imagine there are some good picture opportuinties, since you're into that sort of thing .

That sound about like what I figured, I have no idea how many people to expect but I plan to be out of there by 10am at the latest. We are either going to go up the night before or head out from Sacramento at 2am to make sure we are there when they light the fires. I have no interest in the bands and other crap later in the day - hopefully that is the big croud draw - if there is a big croud draw...

MattR · 2006-09-05, 09:00 PM

Oh yeah, there's a ton of people there, you can be sure of that. Parking is very limited, some of the casinos run shuttles, so perhaps park at the Circus Circus or Legaacy and take a shuttle up there.

The early morning stuff at like 4-5 am is the coolest. I think they stop flying around noon because the wind usually comes up.

Dean · 2006-09-05, 09:03 PM

It's cool, and you are done by 9am in time for breakfast.... Worth doing. Don't bring crap they won't let on the field, and you can walk out amung them as they fill them. That is really cool in the dark as well.

Flashlights!

DZ · 2006-09-05, 09:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Dean

It's cool, and you are done by 9am in time for breakfast.... Worth doing. Don't bring crap they won't let on the field, and you can walk out amung them as they fill them. That is really cool in the dark as well.

Flashlights!

I did not see anyting on the website limiting what you can bring. All I plan to have with me is a backpack full of camera gear and a tripod. The only thing I am a little worried about is that some events do not allow backpacks - like the Sacramento Air Show.

Good call on the flashlight - I had not even thought about that.

Bob Danger · 2006-09-05, 09:36 PM

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Originally Posted by MattR

I enjoy walking around the place bumping into people on purpose as they stare into the sky...good times.

Pure Comedy

sperry · 2006-09-06, 08:00 AM

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Originally Posted by DZ

That sound about like what I figured, I have no idea how many people to expect but I plan to be out of there by 10am at the latest. We are either going to go up the night before or head out from Sacramento at 2am to make sure we are there when they light the fires. I have no interest in the bands and other crap later in the day - hopefully that is the big croud draw - if there is a big croud draw...

WTF is a "croud"?

"oOOohh, rook at dat one!!"

(I'm going to hell)

JonnydaJibba · 2006-09-06, 08:28 AM

DZ · 2006-09-06, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by sperry

WTF is a "croud"?

"oOOohh, rook at dat one!!"

(I'm going to hell)

God damn it, coffee on the new LCD at work...

I will hang my head in shame for the rest of the day for that slip up though...

sti deede · 2006-09-06, 07:49 PM

Oh Dan, you should go out to dawn patrol. It's at 5 am ish, but it's pretty cool. They fill and launch the balloons in the dark approaching dawn. It's cool because they light up in the night sky. I think it's worth seeing just once. I have a co-worker up in Reno that lives right down the street from the park and she usually does a bloody mary party in conjunction with dawn patrol. Nothing like starting the day right and getting wasted at dawn.

JonnydaJibba · 2006-09-07, 07:16 AM

I'm looking forward to getting some good pictures. I am not looking forward to attempting to waking up at 4:30. Actually maybe I'll still be awake...

MPREZIV · 2006-09-07, 09:50 AM

^^ that's the trick: not to wake up at 4:30, but to simply STILL be awake!

DZ · 2006-09-07, 11:49 AM

It looks like myself and one other are driving up tomorrow afternoon and staying at one of the casinos. My friend is making the reservations so I am not sure which one but it will probably be the peppermill. A few more are driving up from Sac leaving at 2am.

I am going to try to get there as early as possible so that we can park close and use our car as a base of operations. I will be wearing my SECCS hoodie and a few cameras around my neck, hopefully I will see some of you there...

MPREZIV · 2006-09-07, 11:54 AM

Very often, most of the casinos are BOOKED up when there's an event in town. Even the balloon races...

Hope you guys can find a room!

DZ · 2006-09-07, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by MPREZIV

Very often, most of the casinos are BOOKED up when there's an event in town. Even the balloon races...

Hope you guys can find a room!

We are confirmed at the Peppermill, so that is a done deal...

MPREZIV · 2006-09-07, 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by DZ

We are confirmed at the Peppermill, so that is a done deal...

Good stuff! I just know that it can be a bit of a bitch sometimes...

DZ · 2006-09-10, 01:31 PM

And I thought that CA roads were bad. The left lane on 80 between the state line and Reno sucks major ass.

On a side note, I found Jesus in Reno...

Anyway, a few of my shots from Saturday in case anyone cares:

tysonK · 2006-09-10, 01:44 PM

jesus balloon saves your soul.

left footed whooten · 2006-09-10, 02:08 PM

Nice photos. Friday morning it was so hazy, they didn't look nearly as brilliant as your photos.

cody · 2006-09-10, 05:43 PM

Halelujah.

Nice pics.

sperry · 2006-09-10, 07:23 PM

OMGZ! There are little people clinging to those beezez balls!!

Kevin M · 2006-09-10, 08:12 PM

Umm... I take it this is the Catholic entry in the race?

2006-09-05, 07:44 PM	#1
DZ EJ18 Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 63 Car: 2005 STi/1996 GR40'd Mustang GT Class: none	Hot air balloon races am I wasting my time? Some friends and I are probably going to be heading to Reno this Saturday to take some pictures at the hot air balloon races. Has anyone gone, or planning to go and more importantly - is it worth going to?

2006-09-05, 08:07 PM	#2
sybir The Don Real Name: Aaron Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Sacramento Posts: 3,097 Car: '97 Legacy / '05 FXT Class: low	insert obligatory comment about DZ and balloons here I've never been, might be interesting.... __________________ Tact is for people who aren't witty enough to be sarcastic.

2006-09-05, 08:53 PM	#4
MattR El Matador Real Name: Matt Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 10,660 Car: 2012 Toyota Tacoma Class: ?	I enjoy walking around the place bumping into people on purpose as they stare into the sky...good times. Overall, its pretty slow paced and awefully boring unless you get to go for a ride. But I would imagine there are some good picture opportuinties, since you're into that sort of thing . __________________ "Dallas..We have a problem.”

2006-09-05, 09:00 PM	#6
MattR El Matador Real Name: Matt Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 10,660 Car: 2012 Toyota Tacoma Class: ?	Oh yeah, there's a ton of people there, you can be sure of that. Parking is very limited, some of the casinos run shuttles, so perhaps park at the Circus Circus or Legaacy and take a shuttle up there. The early morning stuff at like 4-5 am is the coolest. I think they stop flying around noon because the wind usually comes up. __________________ "Dallas..We have a problem.”

2006-09-05, 09:03 PM	#7
Dean Señor Cheap Bastarde Real Name: Dean Join Date: May 2003 Location: $99 Tire Store Posts: 9,294 Car: $.04 STI Class: Fast,Cheap & Reliable=STI Deal, did somebody say Deal? Oh, Dean, yeah that's me.	It's cool, and you are done by 9am in time for breakfast.... Worth doing. Don't bring crap they won't let on the field, and you can walk out amung them as they fill them. That is really cool in the dark as well. Flashlights! __________________ I am a Commodore PET --- Now get off my lawn you kids...

2006-09-06, 08:28 AM	#11
JonnydaJibba EJ207 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Reno/Sparks, Nevada Posts: 3,482 Car: 2000 2.5RS Class: RestNPeace Master Slurper.	__________________ "Why do chicks tell you to call and then not answer....so gay." "Cuz girls are fags I dunno"

2006-09-06, 07:49 PM	#13
sti deede EJ205 Real Name: Deede Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 1,789 Car: '96 4runner Class: none.	Oh Dan, you should go out to dawn patrol. It's at 5 am ish, but it's pretty cool. They fill and launch the balloons in the dark approaching dawn. It's cool because they light up in the night sky. I think it's worth seeing just once. I have a co-worker up in Reno that lives right down the street from the park and she usually does a bloody mary party in conjunction with dawn patrol. Nothing like starting the day right and getting wasted at dawn.

2006-09-07, 07:16 AM	#14
JonnydaJibba EJ207 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Reno/Sparks, Nevada Posts: 3,482 Car: 2000 2.5RS Class: RestNPeace Master Slurper.	I'm looking forward to getting some good pictures. I am not looking forward to attempting to waking up at 4:30. Actually maybe I'll still be awake... __________________ "Why do chicks tell you to call and then not answer....so gay." "Cuz girls are fags I dunno"

2006-09-07, 09:50 AM	#15
MPREZIV Token Real Name: Le Stig Afrique? Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: sitting next to a big yellow box Posts: 3,589 Car: 2001 Impreza 2.5 RS Class: 05 TDSP No, I won't work on your car. F your car*	^^ that's the trick: not to wake up at 4:30, but to simply STILL be awake! __________________ "...these condoms have a topical anesthetic to reduce sensitivity, so you can last longer. What a paradox. You can't feel a thing, but you can f*ck for HOURS..."

2006-09-07, 11:49 AM	#16
DZ EJ18 Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 63 Car: 2005 STi/1996 GR40'd Mustang GT Class: none	It looks like myself and one other are driving up tomorrow afternoon and staying at one of the casinos. My friend is making the reservations so I am not sure which one but it will probably be the peppermill. A few more are driving up from Sac leaving at 2am. I am going to try to get there as early as possible so that we can park close and use our car as a base of operations. I will be wearing my SECCS hoodie and a few cameras around my neck, hopefully I will see some of you there...

2006-09-07, 11:54 AM	#17
MPREZIV Token Real Name: Le Stig Afrique? Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: sitting next to a big yellow box Posts: 3,589 Car: 2001 Impreza 2.5 RS Class: 05 TDSP No, I won't work on your car. F your car*	Very often, most of the casinos are BOOKED up when there's an event in town. Even the balloon races... Hope you guys can find a room! __________________ "...these condoms have a topical anesthetic to reduce sensitivity, so you can last longer. What a paradox. You can't feel a thing, but you can f*ck for HOURS..."

2006-09-10, 01:31 PM	#20
DZ EJ18 Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 63 Car: 2005 STi/1996 GR40'd Mustang GT Class: none	And I thought that CA roads were bad. The left lane on 80 between the state line and Reno sucks major ass. On a side note, I found Jesus in Reno... Anyway, a few of my shots from Saturday in case anyone cares:

2006-09-10, 01:44 PM	#21
tysonK warehouse SECCS Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: SoCal... Posts: 6,253 Car: 04 Evo 99 Cadillac Class: street de le mod	jesus balloon saves your soul. __________________ Anjali? Anjali?

2006-09-10, 02:08 PM	#22
left footed whooten EJ251 Real Name: Dylan Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Truckee Posts: 539 Car: 06 WRX wagon CGM Class: Stuck working weekends	Nice photos. Friday morning it was so hazy, they didn't look nearly as brilliant as your photos. __________________ I'd rather drink muddy water and sleep in a hollow log

2006-09-10, 05:43 PM	#23
cody Candy Mountain Real Name: Cody Join Date: May 2005 Location: Californication Posts: 7,751 Car: 03 Pussy Wagon, now with more pink! Class: TESP OMG Internet!	Halelujah. Nice pics. __________________ Slow and low, that is the tempo.

2006-09-10, 07:23 PM	#24
sperry The Doink Real Name: Scott Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 20,335 Car: '09 OBXT, '02 WRX, '96 Miata Class: PDX/TT-6 The way out is through	OMGZ! There are little people clinging to those beezez balls!! __________________ Is you is, or is you ain't, my con-stit-u-ints?

2006-09-10, 08:12 PM	#25
Kevin M EJ22T Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Reno Posts: 9,445 Car: '93/'01 GF6, mostly red Class: 19 FP	Umm... I take it this is the Catholic entry in the race? Attached Images __________________ FWD is the new AWD

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