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Old Aug 4, 2008 | 07:08 PM
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Dont forget this weekend Long Island, NY. Balloon Festival!

We are going to be there in our booth with 4-6 Cars on sat and sunday..... Its going to be a fun weekend!! Music, Cars, Hot Air Balloons, Monster Trucks and more!!

Heres the site for more info.

http://www.metronyballoonfest.com/default.aspx
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Old Aug 4, 2008 | 07:14 PM
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heres the sched of events!!!


heres a link.... that pic is way too small...

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Old Aug 5, 2008 | 10:52 AM
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....you never cease to amaze me.
lol.... what does that mean?
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Old Aug 5, 2008 | 10:59 AM
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lol.... what does that mean?
I'm guessing it's a compliment.

Anyway, I just clicked the link and it looks interesting. What's the best time to go? Early in the am when it's less crowded and they're launching? Or later when they have the 'baloon glow' thing (what is that)?
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Old Aug 5, 2008 | 11:06 AM
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Originally Posted by 1985mb
I'm guessing it's a compliment.

Anyway, I just clicked the link and it looks interesting. What's the best time to go? Early in the am when it's less crowded and they're launching? Or later when they have the 'baloon glow' thing (what is that)?
Im going to be there from Open 8am to close sat and sunday.....

Honestly, its the first year im doing this event. I heard that last year was a blast... expecting more than 250,000 people to come thru the event over the 3 days...

Also ESPN and Channel 12 news will be there... Nice for me!!!
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Im going to be there from Open 8am to close sat and sunday.....

Honestly, its the first year im doing this event. I heard that last year was a blast... expecting more than 250,000 people to come thru the event over the 3 days...

Also ESPN and Channel 12 news will be there... Nice for me!!!
What I meant was......You always seem to have something interesting to amaze us all with.
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What I meant was......You always seem to have something interesting to amaze us all with.
thanks! I always try to keep it exciting.... otherwise it gets boring....
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today is the first day of the festival!!! We are going to be there sat and sunday....

Word is already 40,000 people are there so far today!!!

Its going to be a nice weekend!! Bring the wife and kids... Fun for all!!!!

Our Cars To Be on Display:
08 CL Wald Black Bison
08 S Lorinser
07 CLS63, Renntech P1, Lowered, 20 in Maya's
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