aac
This is the Marcus Whitman hotel at which we stayed. My brother and I decided it was haunted, I mean look at it! Unfortunately, we never got around to "Take the fire escape, up to the roof."
Date: 2003-05-10
This is the Marcus Whitman hotel at which we stayed. My brother and I decided it was haunted, I mean look at it! Unfortunately, we never got around to "Take the fire escape, up to the roof."
aak
Preparing for dinner while looking out over Martin Airfield, which they own and operate.
Date: 2003-05-10
Preparing for dinner while looking out over Martin Airfield, which they own and operate.
aan
Methyl Ethyl! See, I studied for the Chem AP test over the weekend.
Date: 2003-05-10
Methyl Ethyl! See, I studied for the Chem AP test over the weekend.
aap
The frame of an old aircraft David is remodeling.
Date: 2003-05-10
The frame of an old aircraft David is remodeling.
aay
Demonstrating what the door to the luggage comparment will look like.
Date: 2003-05-10
Demonstrating what the door to the luggage comparment will look like.
aaz
This is the tail thing that broke causing a commercial airplane to crash a few years ago.
Date: 2003-05-10
This is the tail thing that broke causing a commercial airplane to crash a few years ago.
aba
A blurry shot of the runway lights at Martin Airfield at night.
Date: 2003-05-10
A blurry shot of the runway lights at Martin Airfield at night.
abc
5:22 is too early wake up on a weekend. It was, however, neccessary in order to see the Balloon Stampede.
Date: 2003-05-10
5:22 is too early wake up on a weekend. It was, however, neccessary in order to see the Balloon Stampede.
abd
We saw a guy floating through the crowd with his head above everyone elses and sure enough, he was on a Segway.
Date: 2003-05-10
We saw a guy floating through the crowd with his head above everyone elses and sure enough, he was on a Segway.
abf
A renewable energy group is giving away the Segway in a raffle. We, of course, entered.
Date: 2003-05-10
A renewable energy group is giving away the Segway in a raffle. We, of course, entered.
abg
Waiting for green light saying it is okay for flights.
Date: 2003-05-10
Waiting for green light saying it is okay for flights.
abi
The wind speed at the airport is within tolerances. Here you can see the first balloon (the "hair" balloon) preparing their basket.
Date: 2003-05-10
The wind speed at the airport is within tolerances. Here you can see the first balloon (the "hair" balloon) preparing their basket.
abk
Preparing the balloon, basket, and burners.
Date: 2003-05-10
Preparing the balloon, basket, and burners.
abl
Initial inflation with a high powered fan.
Date: 2003-05-10
Initial inflation with a high powered fan.
abm
It is their job to velco the roof onto the balloon. I believe this is so, when they land, they can immediately deflate the balloon.
Date: 2003-05-10
It is their job to velco the roof onto the balloon. I believe this is so, when they land, they can immediately deflate the balloon.
abo
This guy holds a long rope that connects to the top of the balloon to hold it steady during preparation and inflation.
Date: 2003-05-10
This guy holds a long rope that connects to the top of the balloon to hold it steady during preparation and inflation.
abt
Here you can see another group testing their flame to the left of the guy in the greenish shirt.
Date: 2003-05-10
Here you can see another group testing their flame to the left of the guy in the greenish shirt.
abv
The hair balloon is starting to rise as they blast hot air into it.
Date: 2003-05-10
The hair balloon is starting to rise as they blast hot air into it.
abx
The balloon is now upright, but not yet completely inflated.
Date: 2003-05-10
The balloon is now upright, but not yet completely inflated.
acb
The balloon is inflated with a large crowd gathered around.
Date: 2003-05-10
The balloon is inflated with a large crowd gathered around.
ace
Other balloons are now beginning their preparation.
Date: 2003-05-10
Other balloons are now beginning their preparation.
acp
Remax actually has a hot air balloon. I thought that was just their commercial icon thing.
Date: 2003-05-10
Remax actually has a hot air balloon. I thought that was just their commercial icon thing.
acr
It is beginning to become crowded as more balloons inflate.
Date: 2003-05-10
It is beginning to become crowded as more balloons inflate.
acs
The balloons travel away fairly quickly.
Date: 2003-05-10
The balloons travel away fairly quickly.
act
A close up shot of one of the balloons being filled with a high powered fan.
Date: 2003-05-10
A close up shot of one of the balloons being filled with a high powered fan.
acw
The balloon is filled, now they just need to make the air hot.
Date: 2003-05-10
The balloon is filled, now they just need to make the air hot.
ada
Balloon and basket being tilted as the balloon begins to lift.
Date: 2003-05-10
Balloon and basket being tilted as the balloon begins to lift.
adf
Holding on tight as they are preparing for lift off.
Date: 2003-05-10
Holding on tight as they are preparing for lift off.
adi
Now it is super crowded because the balloons are getting bigger and bigger. Unfortunately, it is hard to get a sense of how crowded and busy it was from the inside without a wide angle lense.
Date: 2003-05-10
Now it is super crowded because the balloons are getting bigger and bigger. Unfortunately, it is hard to get a sense of how crowded and busy it was from the inside without a wide angle lense.
adm
A cool shot showing just how fast these balloons disappear.
Date: 2003-05-10
A cool shot showing just how fast these balloons disappear.
adq
The bird balloon in the background is one of the most popular.
Date: 2003-05-10
The bird balloon in the background is one of the most popular.
agr
Those helmets don't seem like they would do any good. I guess, though, they might help during a rough landing, and that would explain why they aren't wearing them now. Also, it would be cool to go up in a balloon and take pictures.
Date: 2003-05-10
Those helmets don't seem like they would do any good. I guess, though, they might help during a rough landing, and that would explain why they aren't wearing them now. Also, it would be cool to go up in a balloon and take pictures.
agx
This guy sowed his own balloon and it only holds one person. He always brings the same person.
Date: 2003-05-10
This guy sowed his own balloon and it only holds one person. He always brings the same person.
ahf
I did this same thing in 7th grade aerospace class with *shudder* Ms. Nielson.
Date: 2003-05-10
I did this same thing in 7th grade aerospace class with *shudder* Ms. Nielson.
ahn
Hopefully this wasn't their 800th flight.
Date: 2003-05-10
Hopefully this wasn't their 800th flight.
ahq
A sign on a wall in Penndleton. It is advertising the dubious activites underground.
Date: 2003-05-10
A sign on a wall in Penndleton. It is advertising the dubious activites underground.
ahr
Descending to the underground. Men used to stand on the railing flirting with the whores in the second floor windows. The owner got tired of replacing the wood fence and so he replaced it with a metal one with spikes.
Date: 2003-05-10
Descending to the underground. Men used to stand on the railing flirting with the whores in the second floor windows. The owner got tired of replacing the wood fence and so he replaced it with a metal one with spikes.
ahv
A man taking a bath in the laundromat. The first bath is $.10 with all subsequent baths dropping in price. The final baths of the day are free.
Date: 2003-05-10
A man taking a bath in the laundromat. The first bath is $.10 with all subsequent baths dropping in price. The final baths of the day are free.
ahx
An old cash register with an original label, for a pint of ice cream they found, in a plastic bag next to it.
Date: 2003-05-10
An old cash register with an original label, for a pint of ice cream they found, in a plastic bag next to it.
ahy
A picture of the Empire Meat market with original receipts.
Date: 2003-05-10
A picture of the Empire Meat market with original receipts.
aia
The tourguide is standing on a pit that has since been filled in. It was a five foot pit filled with salt water and cooled to
Date: 2003-05-10
The tourguide is standing on a pit that has since been filled in. It was a five foot pit filled with salt water and cooled to
aib
This is prism glass. It was used to reflect sunlight from above ground to windows below ground.
Date: 2003-05-10
This is prism glass. It was used to reflect sunlight from above ground to windows below ground.
aic
The actual color of light cast by the prism glass.
Date: 2003-05-10
The actual color of light cast by the prism glass.
aid
A high stakes gambling room. The room smelled strongly of mothballs because they were used to mask the smell of alcohol (this was during prohibition).
Date: 2003-05-10
A high stakes gambling room. The room smelled strongly of mothballs because they were used to mask the smell of alcohol (this was during prohibition).
aie
Prism glass viewed from the sidewalk above.
Date: 2003-05-10
Prism glass viewed from the sidewalk above.
aif
Apparently, even prostitutes need religion.
Date: 2003-05-10
Apparently, even prostitutes need religion.
aii
In a cozy room, John Doe with a working girl.
Date: 2003-05-10
In a cozy room, John Doe with a working girl.
aij
Dad pretending to be locked in a Chinese jail.
Date: 2003-05-10
Dad pretending to be locked in a Chinese jail.
ail
David's Cessna 150 from 1959. He upgraded it to a 150 horsepower engine.
Date: 2003-05-10
David's Cessna 150 from 1959. He upgraded it to a 150 horsepower engine.
aim
David pulling a plane all by himself (like in the strongest man competitions).
Date: 2003-05-10
David pulling a plane all by himself (like in the strongest man competitions).
ait
About to make a touch-and-go at the commercial airfield.
Date: 2003-05-10
About to make a touch-and-go at the commercial airfield.
aiv
Fairgrounds where the Balloon Stampede was ealier that day and where the Night Glow was to take place in the evening.
Date: 2003-05-10
Fairgrounds where the Balloon Stampede was ealier that day and where the Night Glow was to take place in the evening.
ajn
Father-mother-mother-brother-son-daughter-husband: Mike.
Date: 2003-05-11
Father-mother-mother-brother-son-daughter-husband: Mike.
ajo
Father-mother-mother-brother-son-daughter-son: Henry.
Date: 2003-05-11
Father-mother-mother-brother-son-daughter-son: Henry.
ajs
A band playing on the backs of some trucks at Night Glow.
Date: 2003-05-11
A band playing on the backs of some trucks at Night Glow.
ale
A breakfast BBQ on Sunday morning for all the guests, including the Comanche pilots.
Date: 2003-05-11
A breakfast BBQ on Sunday morning for all the guests, including the Comanche pilots.
all
At Ft. Walla Walla: a 33 mule team that hauls a wheat processor.
Date: 2003-05-11
At Ft. Walla Walla: a 33 mule team that hauls a wheat processor.
alo
A view of some wine being stored. Unfortunately, this was as close as we could get because they were understaffed and couldn't offer tours.
Date: 2003-05-11
A view of some wine being stored. Unfortunately, this was as close as we could get because they were understaffed and couldn't offer tours.
alp
Parents testing wine, a Merlot of course.
Date: 2003-05-11
Parents testing wine, a Merlot of course.
alq
My brother took these pictures. Don't ask.
Date: 2003-05-11
My brother took these pictures. Don't ask.
