The Nylon Levitators...

...would be an excellent name for a band. Alas, it's the catchiest title I could come up with for this year's Balloon Races here in Reno. Yeah, I know that was almost 2 weeks ago, but I had a whole lot more on my plate both in the work and pleasure categories (stay tuned!). So while I certainly missed any competent editor's publication deadline, I still like these photos.

Some balloon photos:


Dawn Patrol lights up


Taking flight


Lone ranger


Flyby


Fire in the hole


Awww, halo and all

And some people-y photos:


Ethel acts awake


Sunkist


Star


Firefighter Murphy and Smokey want YOU to prevent forest fires


Local color