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Romance |
Clients
always ask us to think of romantic spots around the Houston
area. Our recommendations include:
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beachcombing at Galveston Island;
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enjoying
a picnic near The Williams Water Wall in the Galleria Area
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harvesting your own Christmas tree at the Old Time Christmas
Tree Farm in Spring
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enjoying
an al fresco lunch (Backstreet Cafe, El Pueblito Place,
Brennan's Patio, Hotel Zaza,
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get
pampered at one of Houston's wonderful day spa's
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try ice
skating at The Galleria
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Romance |
Couture
Strawberries - Brymm's
Berries (of Houston) create chocolate covered strawberries that
are delectable works of art. They are so prized that they
were included within the 76th Academy Award Gift Baskets.
(30/gift box of six + shipping; $60/gift box of twelve +
shipping). 281.469.3164 |
Brymm
Berries |
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Romance |
Texas
Chocolate Confections - The pralines,
fudge, and toffee made by Susie's South Forty Confections
(432.570.4040) of Midland, Tx are so amazing that President
George W served them at his Black Tie & Boots ball
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Susie's
South Forty Confections |
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Romance |
Chocolate
Confections - Roscar
(512.303.1500) of Bastrop, Tx elegantly packages their wondrous bonbons
and truffles for an expression of
affection. |
Roscar |
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Romance |
Tow Plane
Sharing Your Message - Knight Hawk
Aerial Advertising can arrange for your custom message to be
shared on your special balloon day. Pricing is based on a
maximum string size of 35 characters/spaces. |
NightHawk Aerial Advertising |
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Gift Items |
Discover
Balloons (of Albuquerque, NM) offers an amazing selection of hot
air balloon related gifts. They also have a website for
ease of ordering |
Discover Balloons |
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Gift Items |
This company
makes the most beautiful wire-etched bulbs (intricately
decorated like hot air balloons) that we've ever seen. A
perfect gift for anyone who enjoys hot air balloons |
Balloonatics |
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Aviation Buffs |
Glider Flights in NW Houston offered
by Soaring Club of Houston (Phone: 713.203.1251) |
The Soaring Club
Of Houston |
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Aviation Buffs |
Space Center
Houston allows 12 people each day to join their Level Nine Tour,
a 4-hour behind-the-scenes extravaganza that visits New Mission
Control, the Space Environment Simulation Lab, & the Robotics
Lab. The $63/person fee includes a hot lunch in the
Astronaut Cafeteria. Reservations Required. Must be
16 yrs of age or older. 281.244.2100 |
Level Nine
Tour |
Aviation Buffs
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Brent and Christine (of
Balloon Excelsior) literally "wrote the book" about how to fly a
balloon. Christine has also authored some beautiful coffee
table books about ballooning. These are fine people that
have truly shaped the sport of ballooning. |
Balloon Excelsior |
Aviation Buffs
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The folks at Stumpf balloons can
create custom holders for electronic gadgets that you fly with. |
Stumpfballoons.htm |
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Affiliations |
Balloon Federation of America |
Balloon
Federation of America |
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Affiliations |
Lone Star Hot Air Balloon
Association; The Houston area club of balloon pilots, balloon
crew, and others interested in the sport |
LSHABA |
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Affiliations |
International Young Aeronauts - an
organization dedicated to the development and support of
youngsters interested in aviation |
Young Aeronauts |
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Affiliations |
International
Aeronauts League |
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History of Ballooning |
Recount of efforts by Montgolfier
Brothers to fly a hot air balloon |
Montgolfier Brothers |
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History of Ballooning |
Recount of efforts by Montgolfier
Brothers as they launched first hot air balloons |
Montgolfier Bros |
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History of Ballooning |
Timeline of famous flights |
Famous Flights |
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Marketing and Promo Materials |
Bytes and Grins has supported TAA's
marketing needs with monogrammed t-shirts, polo style shirts and
champagne glasses. We get so many complements that we
wanted to proudly share our source. |
Bytes N Grins |
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Photography |
Walt & Mimi have a true gift with
travel photography. Their images of the White Sands
Invitational Balloon Festival are stunning. But don't stop
there. Check out all of their travel photo's. |
Ramblin' Cameras Gallery |
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Photography |
Barry Champagne is a Houston area
professional photographer that features some typically Texas
images of the Houston skyline, bluebonnet fields, and hot
air balloons. |
Barry Champagne Photography, Inc. |
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Photography |
Mike Stone has focused on images
of the Albuquerque Balloon Festival. He also offers a free
downloadable screen saver for your PC. |
Hot
Air Hysteria!! |
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Photography |
Alex Karpov's images are art
forms in their own. He also photographed White Sands. |
Alex
Karpov - Balloons |
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References |
National Geographic's history of ballooning plus great
write-ups about gas ballooning and even some teacher's aids to
explain what causes balloons to fly. |
NOVA Online |
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Repair Station & Flight Training |
Phil Bryant has been meticulous
with caring for Blew Bayou. Phil is also an instructor,
FAA examiner, and leader of the BFA. |
Ballooning Adventures of Texas |
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Weather |
Weather |
Weather |
