October 13, 2002 Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta 2002 — Image Gallery, Part 1

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by	Mary Grady
	Photographs by Mary Grady

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Gas balloons getting ready	It's loud, it's boring, it's inflation time for the gas balloons	"Why do I always sound like a mouse when we inflate these helium balloons?"
Much-needed sand for ballast — fortunately, New Mexico has a lot to spare	Richard Abruzzo's basket — ready for a multi-day flight	Richard Abruzzo attaches the national and state flags to his balloon
Now all we have to do is wait for sunset ...	... to start the gas balloon race!	Competitors Louis Vitanza and Bert Padelt lift off, eventually landing in West Virginia
This'll wake you up quicker than coffee!	That eagle is either proud to be an American or intends to pop another balloon	"I want YOU to join the Mass Ascension"
Bear-ly able to get off the ground	"Quit fiddling with it — let's light this candle!	"OUCH!  Move over Green, you're always hogging the bed!"

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