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Friends and Lovers Balloon Rally - 2/11/12 (11 images)

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  • gbs021112c/ASEC/Greg Sorber -- Jim Richardson of Albuquerque, a chase crew member of the hot air balloon Skyleidoscope, wears Valentine's Day boxers over his jeans on during the Friends and Lovers Balloon Rally at the Balloon Fiesta Park on Saturday, February 11, 2012. The chase crew of Skyleidoscope all wore Valentine boxers. The hot air balloon Hearts A'Fire inflates behind Richardson. The rally is put on by the largest community ballooning organization in the world, Albuquerque Aerostat Ascension Association (AAAA or "Quad-A"), a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the sport of hot air ballooning. The first Valentine Rally was held in 1976 and is always held during Valentine's Day weekend. The rally continues, weather permitting on Sunday.

  • gbs021112d/ASEC/Greg Sorber -- The hot air balloon Hearts A'Fire flies in the Friends and Lovers Balloon Rally at the Balloon Fiesta Park on Saturday, February 11. The rally is put on by the largest community ballooning organization in the world, Albuquerque Aerostat Ascension Association (AAAA or "Quad-A"), a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the sport of hot air ballooning. The first Valentine Rally was held in 1976 and is always held during Valentine's Day weekend.

  • gbs021112f/ASEC/Greg Sorber -- Pilot Michael Korfe of Albuquerque ignites the burners on his hot air balloon, Buzzing Round, during the Friends and Lovers Balloon Rally at the Balloon Fiesta Park on Saturday, February 11, 2012.

  • gbs021112g/ASEC/Greg Sorber -- Pilot Matthew Kromeke of Rio Rancho test the burner on his hot air balloon, Third Child, during the Friends and Lovers Balloon Rally at the Balloon Fiesta Park on Saturday, February 11, 2012.

  • gbs021112h/ASEC/Greg Sorber -- Dawn Kromeke, 9, stands on her the gondolas of Third Child the hot air balloon of her father, Matthew Kromeke of Rio Rancho, below, during the Friends and Lovers Balloon Rally at the Balloon Fiesta Park on Saturday, February 11, 2012.

  • gbs021112i/ASEC/Greg Sorber -- Balloons inflate and fly during the Friends and Lovers Balloon Rally at the Balloon Fiesta Park on Saturday, February 11, 2012.

  • gbs021112j/ASEC/Greg Sorber -- Balloons inflate during the Friends and Lovers Balloon Rally at the Balloon Fiesta Park on Saturday, February 11, 2012.

  • gbs021112k/ASEC/Greg Sorber -- In keeping with the Valentine's Day theme, Pam Micker of Albuquerque, a launch director Zebra, wears hearts on her hat during the Friends and Lovers Balloon Rally at the Balloon Fiesta Park on Saturday, February 11, 2012.

  • gbs021112l/ASEC/Greg Sorber -- Eric Tankersley of Corrales holds the crown line of the hot air balloon, High Definition, during the Friends and Lovers Balloon Rally at the Balloon Fiesta Park on Saturday, February 11, 2012.

  • gbs021112m/ASEC/Greg Sorber -- Pilot Tom Goettsche of Rio Rancho inflates his hot air balloon, High Definition, during the Friends and Lovers Balloon Rally at the Balloon Fiesta Park on Saturday, February 11, 2012.

  • gbs021112n/ASEC/Greg Sorber -- The hot air balloon, High Definition, inflates during the Friends and Lovers Balloon Rally at the Balloon Fiesta Park on Saturday, February 11, 2012.

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