The Knitting Fiend

Up, up and away, in my beautiful balloon.

Lisle kicked off the first day of July by opening their annual “Eyes to the Skies” Festival. Jim and I went to take a look at the hot air balloons. We enjoyed watching these balloons inflate as we listened to a concert at Lisle’s open air auditorium.

The weather was beautiful but cool. I had to wear a shawl!

And guess what these people were singing as the balloons inflated? That’s right, their hit song “Up, Up and Away In My Beautiful Balloon”! That’s “The Fifth Dimension”! They are still terrific and treated us to their hits.

Can you believe Florence LaRue, dancing in that body hugging red outfit, is a grandmother? I wish I looked that good! She’s one of the original members; I don’t need to tell you her voice is great, but man! What a dynamite entertainer!

As the group continued to sing, my favorite balloon popped up. Felix the cat! Jim suggested I wait until they flared the gas to take a picture; see? Pretty neat!

I’m waiting to hear the balloons fly over head any minute. Most years, the owners fly them as we breakfast; they fan out in all directions, so we may or may not see and hear one.

I haven’t heard any so far, but if one goes by, I’ve got my camera ready! I want a photo of Felix up in the air.