Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta 2002

"Didn't you make a quilt that looked that, Mabel?"	The TFR enforcer lifts off	That WOULD be a great fall, Mr. Dumpty!
"Wait ... didn't I see you hanging around Reno last month?	"Can I get some fresh cream in my coffee?"	An udder delight of a sight
"We're last again?"	"Oh, Red!" "Oh, Yellow!"	A very blue sky ...
"And now, just returned from the Age of Aquarius ... "	The all-important ground crew hangs on tight	Ah!
Pachy-balloon	"Ma'am — it's the rules in these here parts. You're not allowed to run FASTER than the balloons!"	"Clear Prop" ... uh ... "Clear Burners" ... no ... "Good to Go!"

by	Mary Grady
	Photographs by Mary Grady