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September 8, 2003 Jazz and Ballooning? 
Looking for something else to do when you come to Connecticut for Ballooning this foliage season?

Might we suggest the Hartford International Jazz Festival, running October 9-12 all over downtown Hartford.
posted by Jude  # 7:22 AM
August 24, 2003 Plainville Balloon Fest 

We had a great time - the weather was a little iffy (wind) but once in the air visibility was incredible. Jude took some photos which you can find here: http://f1.pg.photos.yahoo.com/mrussell_06708 (look in the Plainville Balloon Festival 2003 Folder) - if you see something you like, email her at jude@powerlines.com and she can get you a full resolution copy via email. At left: Max the Official Chase Dog of Yo Baby Ballooning....

posted by Jude  # 2:33 PM
May 19, 2003 From the Archives.... 
Some online references and links to Berkshire Balloons....

posted by Jude  # 11:23 AM
May 18, 2003 We control the horizontal, we control the vertical.... 
Actually, we just set up a Blogger based news page so Robert Zirpolo, your intrepid balloonist, can post his own updates and news items here. Our goal is more than once a year!
posted by Jude  # 5:49 AM
May 12, 2003 Hartford Courant: May 12, 2003 
Businesses Fear Tourism Consolidation - May 12, 2003
By JOANN KLIMKIEWICZ, Courant Staff Writer

"Robert Zirpolo's technicolor hot air balloons are easy to spot from the ground...
Check out the full story at www.ctnow.com .....)

posted by Jude  # 8:18 AM
February 11, 2002 We had a great time at the annual Frozen Buns Festival, on January 5th. In fact, it inspired Robert to flex his authoring skills, and with some help from photographer Jude Russell, he has documented Justin Graabowski's First Flight. You'll need Acrobat Reader to download and view. (757K with a few photos embedded...) Spring is coming!
December 10, 2001 We'd feel awful if 2001 rolled past without any updates to the NEWS page. Here's a link to a neat web-based balloon game sent to us by Carlos. Happy Holidays!
November 6, 2000 The foliage season is winding down, so we took the time to update our web site. Look around for new links, new pictures, and a more user-friendly website.
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