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[4tun8]

Angie, As far as the banners, you gottem, it's your biz. I just thought of something more. If Jim can wrangle up a bunch a buddies w/ loons and get as many of us together at one time, with sashes on all representing sites such as The Reeve Foundation, we would have our own festival. Go Nationwide, cuz if comes together, think of all the awareness we could bring. That's it, I calling Reeve's in the morning. You've done it, I wanted to do a little thing for you, keepinging it small, and now I'm goin' NATIONWIDE BABY. So let's get it on. Mark

[Texas Angel Ang]

Sooo awesome... is there anywhere like a special place to get the sash from???

[rollingtrouble]

I would love to go if possible! Where do I sign up?

[Texas Angel Ang]

Yes yes more information PLEASE so I can post it on my fan page!

[4tun8]

Texas Angel Ang, on Apr 15 2010, 11:48 AM, said:

Yes yes more information PLEASE so I can post it on my fan page!

Just had my coffee, let me call Jim first and make sure he can wrangle balloon club members to volunteer 'loons and crews. If that's a go, it's on to REEVE'S, maybe a grant to host the event, then on to registration. Finally sponsors pay for sashes, it's damn near the cheapest form of advertising. Gotta go, callin' Jim. Mark

[Texas Angel Ang]

Okay awesome just keep us updated... very excited!

[4tun8]

Texas Angel Ang, on Apr 15 2010, 12:20 PM, said:

Okay awesome just keep us updated... very excited!

Just got off the tele with Jim, he directed me to a website of 'looners. Told to post and pitch to the members there, some with specialized baskets for the disabled. So, off to that site. I let him know that it went from Ang to ? And he said that he was still up to being a part of it, just need to find organizing the event elsewhere. Wish me luck, I'm goin' in. Mark

[Texas Angel Ang]

We still need a name huh???

[4tun8]

Texas Angel Ang, on Apr 15 2010, 01:03 PM, said:

We still need a name huh???

I might need more than one, a total event name, the name of the balloon( FLASH.....,is yours) and the sponsors name( www.heelswithwheels.com....., would be yours). Others might include SportAid, New Mobility, Colours, ....etc. Oh, the 'loon site is AUNTY MONKEY, I just registered and posted our plight. The time it takes to coordinate something of this magnitude is normally a year, according to Jim. I'm trying to streamline the process. Mark

[Texas Angel Ang]

Okay... I'll check out the site and try to do what I can to help!

[Texas Angel Ang]

A friend suggested the song by journey "wheel in the sky" song... how about "wheels in the sky"??

[4tun8]

Texas Angel Ang, on Apr 15 2010, 02:57 PM, said:

A friend suggested the song by journey "wheel in the sky" song... how about "wheels in the sky"??

I LIKEY as the total event name, then balloon identity, which contains balloon name and reason, then sponsor. The event name describes what's it all about and remains on the ground with Journey's music playing there and air, by passin' out Journey CD's from maybe say Wal-mart. I'm sure they'd help out. Let me post the "WHEELS in the SKY" motiff, on an agreement of the folks here. No sense in going big if noone shows, cuz you, your model freind and I already have seats for any event. Doesn't Ches also live in that area, and I've discounted Rollin' Trouble since sent a note to prior to all this, about his thread on skydivin'. I'm doin' both, you could consider it a type of BUCKET LIST. I just want all to know that I need to see the interest as there are only so many balloons. I'll get back as I make progress. Just a reminder, there's another thread of mine out that I don't want to die, MEN in MINIVANS. Later, Mark out

[Texas Angel Ang]

Haha ches is the one I was talking about that models for me.

I think the name suits the entire event... what does everybody else think??

[4tun8]

Texas Angel Ang, on Apr 15 2010, 04:26 PM, said:

Haha ches is the one I was talking about that models for me.

I think the name suits the entire event... what does everybody else think??

I kinda had a hunch after rollin'it thru my mind. I remember her volunteering for a role in your debut line. Most of her posts are off the wall, she,s way too funny. I'd love to include her, I'm a fan. Did you already ask her. Girls like you two make me wonder why I didn't get involved with chicks'n chairs when I was an AB. I love the grasp you girls have on life. You represent well. If you haven't told her yet, tell her now. Yater, Mark

[Texas Angel Ang]

Awwww yeah she is even more hilarious in person. I sent her message on FB most likely she'll respond sometime tonight.

Yep us girls in chairs are one-of-a-kind

I want to put this on my FB but trying to figure out how to say it exactly... it will be in Texas the third week of September, right? We need sponsors?? More people??

[4tun8]

Texas Angel Ang, on Apr 15 2010, 05:43 PM, said:

Awwww yeah she is even more hilarious in person. I sent her message on FB most likely she'll respond sometime tonight.

Yep us girls in chairs are one-of-a-kind

I want to put this on my FB but trying to figure out how to say it exactly... it will be in Texas the third week of September, right? We need sponsors?? More people??

You got the week right, I have to hammer down the exact day, and usually they happen before sunrise. We need more people in all areas, owner/operators, ground crews, sponsors, I'm thinkin' IN'n OUT catering with others. I got a note into Simon to help nail down actual disabled flyers. That way there's enough 'loons, and if we all can't go at once, make sure multiple flights are availble. Got another post into AM, pleadin' to their hearts and generousity. I wanna make it happen with steppin' on toes or leaving a necessity out, like Porty pottys or comfort stations, medical. Can you imagine Woodstock-size event ? I'm gonna sign off now, as I've been at this for 6hrs today, time for dinner and let the replies come our way. Mark my armsa achin'

[rollingtrouble]

Just keeping this fresh, I think this is a great idea and there are many out there down for it.

[Texas Angel Ang]

Anybody else interested in doing this???

[4tun8]

Texas Angel Ang, on Apr 16 2010, 03:28 PM, said:

Anybody else interested in doing this???

If there's not a real interest, I CAN tone it down. I don't want to come off as threatening, I am not, but I could focus on my other pursuits. Right now, there are 3 members and I flyin' in Sept. I will not contact REEVES for a flight list of 4. If you're truly interested on goin'up, contact me. If not, let this die and 4 of us are gonna have a real good time. Mark

[Ches]

I am seriously so confused.. what are we talking about doing here?

Either way, Im willing.

[Texas Angel Ang]

He will be in Texas and going Up in a hot air balloon... we were trying to get more people involved but nobody seems to be interested. Maybe they are confused like you lol.

I wanted you to come up too ches!

[mellowgator]

i thought the idea was to get ballons up around the country at the same time with banners. am i wrong here?

mellowgator

[Texas Angel Ang]

We were going to try to get an event put together here in Texas third week of September... but we have to have more people involved before making it HUGE. People can advertise their business and so forth.

Mike have you contacted Turning Point Nation they are huge in the Dallas area and I'm sure they would be more than willing to help!

Ches... this is how the whole conversation started in a different thread (towards the end)
http://www.apparelyz...h...c=14825&hl=

[4tun8]

It started with R/T talking about skydiving, which is a scheduled to do on my CRIP TRIP. Since the Grand Canyon will be my last National Park on my last item before going home, I suggested to R/T, we meet up in Texas. I told him that I was adding a hot air balloon flight before I head home and asked if he wanted to go up. After Ang reading the thread, she expressed an interest in goin' up. I wanted to make her and her flight all about her and promote her fashion line. I talked to my buddy, Jim, owner/operator of 2 balloons, which made accomodations for 4 plus an operator for each. I figured we'd announce this to the local news, and that would give Angie's fashion line at least statewide advertising at a minimal cost of a sash. Thinking bigger, I thought that we could do that and more by gettin' more gimps and balloons in the air. In doin' so, it would be a national news piece and an increased awareness to the public, that there are more of us than they thought. But sadly enough, I hate to tell you, the AB ballooners haven't an expressed a juncture with us, as of yet. I need more than 4 COMMITTED folks to get the attention of society to do more for us. The more they know about us, the better chance for change for all, WORLDWIDE. But, I may be ONE man dreaming. That should bring you all up to date. Mark

[Ches]

Oh ok.. yeah its starting to make way more sense now..
So what do you need more of,, people w/ disabilities that want a balloon ride, or business' willing to sponsor?

[Texas Angel Ang]

Well first we need more people with disabilities... then we go for sponsors! Ches, I was going to contact Anne from turning point on Monday. I think they could totally help especially since it's going to be in Texas.

Edited by Texas Angel Ang, 18 April 2010 - 07:47 PM.

[Ratticis]

Hmm, I might have to take a trip in September. I would definitly be interested in this and dependent of how quickly Super Gimp comes together, I would be interested in sponsoring too

[Texas Angel Ang]

Yaay ratti come on over!!!

[Ratticis]

Someone get ahold of journey and see if they'll play a charity event! And we need fireworks! And bbq steaks! And beer! And some sort of raffle! $20 gift certificate for heels with wheels and a free super gimp DVD

[Texas Angel Ang]

Not a bad idea... only thing is we need more people to come to make it a huge event!!!