Marilyn Getting Her Hair Cut

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My wife Marilyn getting her hair cut and colored this afternoon by Sharon at The Salon located in Windsor, Calif. Sharon does great work. I should know, she’s cut my hair for at least 10 years now.
 
Ink and watercolor in my handmade sketchbook.

Windsor Hot Air Balloon Classic

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WindsorBalloon 1My alarm was set for 3:45 am for the Hot Air Balloon Classic, but I awoke on my own, one hour earlier. Dawn Patrol begins promptly at 5:00 am and I wanted to be sure to make it on time.

After entering the gates of Keiser Park, I passed through the concession tents, the aromas of coffee and grilling pancakes warming the cool morning air.

When I walked onto the field, several trucks pulled into position and parked. Balloons were unloaded from trailers and with a flurry of activity, unrolled across the grass. Compressors then filled the balloons until they rose up like sleeping giants. With four balloons now standing side by side, Dawn Patrol began. Hissing flames lit the brightly colored fabrics in a spectacular array of colors and soon after the balloons ascended into the morning sunrise.