Hot Air Balloon- Fall Color- Prep, Take Off, Flight, Landing

[@arelettebreaux938]

Wow! Mark that was awesome! I hoped your cousin enjoyed it. I watched this on my bigscreen, and the views was breathtaking! Oh, and for the first time, I seen your beautiful blue eyes! I remember you saying on another video, that they were the color of the shirt, that you had on. And, yes they are! That pilot was great. I like how he explained things, before and after the ride. I loved this!

[@marksgardenlife5971]

Hi Arelette! It really was a great trip. I'm glad you enjoyed watching it and cousin Kevin loved it too. It's funny, but on video, really blue eyes don't look blue, they look dark. The pilot has taken balloons over the farm for years and yes he really is a great pilot. Thanks for watching! Have a great day! All my best, -Mark

[@MarthinB75]

Wow! What a beautiful experience it must have been... Thanks for sharing!

[@shanem8916]

Haha! I love the inclusion of the preflight chat! That dude is gold, "none of Newton's laws have been repealed".

[@TonicMercantile]

WOW!!! Just WOW!! That was amazing Mark. Thank you so much for sharing and taking us along for the ride. I had no idea how beautiful it was. The landscape was simply stunning. Guess what I'll be doing soon....

[@kevincanady1512]

Happy birthday cousin Kevin! Awesome trip Mark ✌ Thank you so much for sharing 😎

[@marksgardenlife5971]

Hi Kevin! Glad you enjoyed the trip and of course, you're very welcome too! Thanks for watching! All the best, -Mark

[@dennisriphenburg8392]

Thanks again Mark for another fantastic journey! Really enjoyed the balloon ride with the fall colors. Brought back some incredible memories of my balloon trip in the California Wine Country in Sonoma County. We got high enough to see the Golden Gate Bridge and San Francisco. It was great being up there again!

[@marksgardenlife5971]

Hi Dennis! You're very welcome! The colors were much better looking down than up. I bet that was an incredible ride in wine country. I've been to SF and along most of the coast from WA to LA, but never to the wine country. One of these days! I'm glad you enjoyed and appreciate you watching! -Mark

[@bryannorris8790]

An awesome way to view the fall colors Thanks Mark for sharing.

[@marksgardenlife5971]

Hey Bryan! It really is. You'll have to try that some time. Bryan, it's all my pleasure and you're very welcome! -Mark

[@Josesdad]

Life got in the way of watching Mark for a while and I came back to find this episode on the top of the list. Did I luck out! What fun! Thanks Mark. You're really doing great. I can see you landing a network public interest show contract.

[@marksgardenlife5971]

Hi MD! Life has a way of doing those types of things, doesn't it! But, I'm glad you came back. It really was fun and an experience I'd suggest to everyone to have unless you are afraid of heights. I'm happy you enjoyed the balloon video and appreciate you watching. TV show......who knows, right? Thanks!!! Have a great day! All my best, -Mark

[@kennstransky]

What an amazing tour of fall foliage! I loved that gum ball comment from the tops of the trees. Loved the race track as I could recall racing dirt bikes with my cousins when we were kids.. so much fun riding in circles. Thanks Mark for an amazing trip this morning from the warmth and comfort of my house. Happy Birthday Kevin!

[@marksgardenlife5971]

Hey Kenn! It's like being up in Vermont on one of those rock outcrops on the mountains looking down, isn't it! Glad you enjoyed the video and you're very welcome. Thanks for watching! -Mark

[@Jack-eo5fn]

Fall colors, meandering creeks, and Pennsylvania corn fields. What a wonderful world. One of your very best, Mark. Thank you, Thank you.

[@marksgardenlife5971]

Hi JM! Sounds like you enjoyed being along for the ride! It really was beautiful looking down at the woods and rolling farm land. I entirely new perspective for me. You're very welcome and I really appreciate you watching. -Mark

[@helenelaine100]

Thank you Mark for taking us along on that magnificent balloon ride! What gorgeous fall color! Appreciate all you do to inform and entertain us!👌👍😀

[@marksgardenlife5971]

Hi Helen! It was my pleasure and of course, you are very welcome. Helen, the fall color is really much better looking down than up. That surprised me a little. Thanks for watching and I'm glad you enjoyed the trip. -Mark

[@ku0xy]

Mark, so glad you made a video on Hot air balloons! Those trees popping off with their fall foliage is amazing to see from above. Much love.

[@marksgardenlife5971]

I'm glad you enjoyed the tour. You're right too, the color looking down is much better than looking up!

[@Tibetan2]

Wow, how cool was that! Almost felt like we were on the ride with you. Was scheduled to do a balloon ride in Turkey last year before pandemic but trip was postponed. I’m really looking forward to it now. Thanks for sharing!

[@marksgardenlife5971]

Hi Paulette! You'll love it! I have to admit, the only thing I didn't like is when we went up to around 3K feet and I actually had to stop filming because that did bother me and I've never been bothered by heights. I've even sky dived and that didn't bother me. You're very welcome and it's all my pleasure to share the ride with everyone. Thanks for watching! Have a great day! All my best, -Mark

[@joycehennequin8469]

Good evening Mark 😊 oh my goodness how truly wonderful this was.The colours were so incredibly beautiful,like a silk tapestry.l was looking out for any wild life as l think you mentioned bald Eagle,the sound was a little dodgy,however l think l seen a fox or maybe it was a rabbit.ln one of the fields l saw 4or5 big holes and thought bears....but lm not sure bears would have dens in the open like that, you'll have to put me right on that one lol.Wishing you all the very best,hope you are well and staying safe Joyce 🌱🌱🌱💕🇬🇧

[@matthewdepew2230]

Another great video, Mark! I enjoyed the scenery!👍

[@marksgardenlife5971]

Hi Matthew! I'm glad you enjoyed the ride. Thank you! Thanks for watching! All my best, -Mark

[@kso808]

What a great way to see the autumn leaf foliage, from a bird’s-eye view!

[@marksgardenlife5971]

Hey Kevin! Yes, it really was a great vantage point. Thanks for watching! -Mark

[@gretchenkaszuba734]

I would love to do this, I have wanted to for as long as I can remember. Glad I got to see it through your lense! Thank you it was beautiful!

[@marksgardenlife5971]

Hi Gretchen! You need to do it than! The only thing that bothered me was when we went up to 3000 feet. Little high for me! I'm not sure why because I've jumped out of an airplane too and that didn't bother me. I'm glad you enjoyed the video. Thanks for watching! -Mark

[@robertwilhelm7002]

Mark, wow!! What a fantastic way to see the beauty of the land. Thanks so much for taking us along. I need to do this as well. I was surprised how colorful the trees were as this fall has been disappointing in our area. Keep up the good work.

[@marksgardenlife5971]

Hi Robert! It really is a great and interesting to have a new perspective of the area. I have to tell you the color looked much better looking down than looking up. I'm glad you enjoyed taking being along for the ride and I appreciate you watching too. -Mark

[@sfzoo4319]

Oh hell yea, Mark ! You did it. Awesome video.

[@mtozzy11]

Spectacular scenery. Definitely on my bucket list of things to do.

[@marksgardenlife5971]

Hi Michael! You should! It would be incredible where you live. It had been on my bucket list for years, so I'm glad I finally did it. I already jumped out of an airplane, so I guess it's hang gliding next? lol Thanks for watching! -Mark

[@mtozzy11]

@@marksgardenlife5971hey Mark. I don't think I could jump out of a perfectly good plane or hang glide. I have been on a helicopter trip around the district which was really cool. Not much hot air ballooning gets done around here due to the random variable air currents, I'd have to go 3 hours down the road to Canberra for that.

[@marksgardenlife5971]

Give it a try. I think you'll really enjoy it!

[@garyallan7663]

Never know where you'll show up. What an adventurer! Glad to go along on your journeys. I'll never have the opportunity to be ballooning or see the bells at the cathedral or find myself in Hershey. Thanks for taking us along! Wonder where we'll be next. Thanks Mark.

[@marksgardenlife5971]

Hi Gary! Nope, I don't always know either! lol It really was fun and I'd recommend it to anyone who wasn't afraid of heights. You should add it to your bucket list. I'm glad you are enjoying the trips and of course, you are very welcome. Thanks for watching! -Mark

[@jimcasey7412]

To Cool! Apples and Balloons - great way to spend a Friday night.

[@marksgardenlife5971]

Hey Jim! Yep! lol Thanks for watching! All the best, -Mark

[@honestcomments6060]

What a perfect timing of uploading the video. I needed some relaxing time :) That's one beautifully colored balloon. It must have been a great experience flying and watching those gorgeous wonder of nature. Fall colors are amazing! Nice seeing you, Mark :) And Happy B-Day to your cousin :) (save me a slice of cake haha)

[@marksgardenlife5971]

Hey HC! It was really fun except when we went up 3k feet and that was a little to high for me. Glad you enjoyed and thanks for watching! -Mark

[@honestcomments6060]

@@marksgardenlife5971 It was going to be a once in a life time experience for me, in regards to the height haha. Especially in just a balloon. But it looks fun and beautiful.

[@steverdms]

Wow!! Beautiful views. So peaceful. What an experience.

[@marksgardenlife5971]

Hi Steven! It really was a great experience. You'll have to give it a try sometime. -Mark

[@stepps511]

You know, I was thinking a few days ago, "What will Mark come up with next?" I had no idea! This is so cool! The views were just incredible and it appeared to be a great morning for a flight. Thanks for taking us along, Mark. Can't wait to see what's next!

[@marksgardenlife5971]

You just never know! lol It really is a pretty area just north of the farm and you're right, the views were spectacular! I'm glad you enjoyed being along and I appreciate you watching too! -Mark

[@stepps511]

@@marksgardenlife5971 Having grown up in York County, I know what you mean. It really is a beautiful land. I always enjoy your videos, Mark. Best for the week. Steve

[@williamvonrolappe]

Awesome adventure, Mark! Thanks for taking us along! Now you don’t need a drone for your aerial footage… you can just hop in the balloon! Happy birthday to your cousin Kevin!

[@marksgardenlife5971]

Hi William! I'm glad you enjoyed it and you're very welcome of course. Thanks for watching! -Mark

[@mikevanadestine7534]

This was one of my bucket list things to do. About 20 years ago I was given the opportunity. What a beautiful day that was. The sensation of lifting off so smoothly was hard to describe, sort of like floating in a pool. Incredible. Enjoy.

[@marksgardenlife5971]

Hey Mike! I liked the lifting up and also skinning over the tops of the trees. I'm glad you enjoyed the video. Thanks for watching! -Mark

[@grandmarie7638]

What a thrill! I feel like I can almost scratch this from my bucket list, it was so real! Those fall colors are fantastic! Nice gift for your cousin as well. Thank you for inviting me along.

[@marksgardenlife5971]

Hi Marie! No, don't scratch it! You definitely have to do it. I'm glad you enjoyed it and of course, you are very welcome. Thanks for watching! -Mark

[@barbcohn6869]

Fabulous video! The colors are spectacular! What an adventure. And Happy Birthday Kevin!

[@marksgardenlife5971]

Hey Barb! I have to tell you the colors were much more impressive looking down on them than being on the ground looking up. I'm glad you enjoyed the ride and I appreciate you watching! -Mark

[@rebeccavalicoff1581]

Boy! Close to the trees! Glad you didn't get stuck! Beautiful! 🎈

[@marksgardenlife5971]

Hi Rebecca! You aren't the only one who was glad we didn't get stuck! lol What a experience brushing over the tops of the trees! I'm glad you enjoyed the tour and I appreciate you watching! -Mark

[@jonathandunn7576]

Hi Mark. AWESOME!!!! I've been sky diving before but this is now on my bucket list. Thanks for sharing as always. Best always from across the miles here in NYC. Jonathan

[@marksgardenlife5971]

Hey Jonathan! I've jumped out of a plane too. Isn't that fun! The balloon ride is of course very different. Slow, gentle and you have the time to take it all in. You'll have to give it a try. You're very welcome of course! All my best, -Mark

[@ExploratoryVessel]

This is so amazing Mark! You guys must've had tons of fun!

[@marksgardenlife5971]

Hey Dave! Yes, we did. You'll have to try that sometime. It really is a interesting experience. Thanks for watching! -Mark

[@waynem.7226]

What a trip! Thanks for taking us along Mark. I loved how the Sycamore's structure really stood out from the rest of the colorful trees. This is a couple of your videos, now, that you've been able to point out bald eagles in flight. They nest all over my area, but I have never seen one in person. Jealous! lol

[@marksgardenlife5971]

Hi Wayne! It really was a great experience and you're very welcome. My pleasure! There are several sycamores below the house here and I enjoy the white bark all winter long. Probably my favorite winter tree. There is a large bald eagle population around here I guess because all the rivers attract them, so I see them fairly often. I never tire of seeing them in flight. Thanks for watching! -Mark

[@melaniem5971]

Amazing! Thank you for sharing that..Something I’ve always wanted to do!

[@greenrockgarden2851]

Always up for a good adventure. You remind me of my brother sometimes. One day he’s in a hot air ballon, running a marathon the next and calling me from Holland after that. Lol Thank you for sharing this amazing birthday trip for your cousin. Happy belated to him. Just beautiful!

[@marksgardenlife5971]

Hey GRG! If you haven't tried a balloon ride, you need to add it to your bucket list. A really great experience. You're brother sounds like fun! I'm glad you enjoyed and appreciate you watching! -Mark

[@greenrockgarden2851]

Oh! I would love to do that! I have been skydiving but no balloon ride as of yet. Yes! My brother and his husband have stories to tell! They are well traveled and lots of fun to be around. You would fit in very well from what I see of you on your channel. Maybe that’s another reason that I love to watch your channel. Eureka! You’re like my family. 😁

[@marksgardenlife5971]

lol I'll take that as a nice compliment!

[@neilschipper3741]

Wow... OMG... Mark! That was absolutely fantastic! What a scale balloon operator. I had asked a few weeks ago if you are going to show us the Fall colors, you really outdid yourself! Absolutely stunning, beautiful, breathtaking! Thanks Mark for another fantastic video. You are on such a great journey of life, thanks so much for sharing it with us viewers. Have a great weekend thanks so much again Mark for sharing.

[@marksgardenlife5971]

Hey Neil! So, did you like it? lol Just kidding! It really was a great experience. I've been wanting to do that for a number of years, so I'm glad I had an excuse to do it. I'm glad you enjoyed the ride and it's all my pleasure. You're very welcome. Thanks for watching! -Mark

[@neilschipper3741]

@@marksgardenlife5971 well I asked for fall colors, and boy did you deliver! You're doing such an excellent job with your Channel. I sure do enjoy your videos and all the information and Journeys you take your viewers on! Thanks so very much Mark!

[@marksgardenlife5971]

You're so very welcome!

[@neilschipper3741]

@@marksgardenlife5971 what's next? I do have a question... need some pointers growing herbs. How did you train them to grow into balls? Thanks for the great advice and great videos.

[@marksgardenlife5971]

Neil, probably the easiest herb to do that with would be Rosemary. There are several sites on the net that can give you step by step how to achieve doing that. homeguides.sfgate.com/train-plant-grow-standard-35118.html

[@gilpietrzak8203]

What a great adventure. There were a lot of guys in that basket !

[@marksgardenlife5971]

Hi Gil! It really was a great experience. Just 5 of us in the basket. Thanks for watching! All my best, -Mark

[@johnslanicky]

Wow Mark, what a fantastic opportunity and exciting way to start your day! Thanks for taking us along and sharing the views... breathtaking and amazing! 👍 A very peaceful video to end my day. Happy Birthday to Kevin!! 🎂

[@marksgardenlife5971]

Hey John! It really was a great experience. I'm glad you enjoyed the tour and of course, I appreciate you watching too. You'll have to give it a try sometime. -Mark

[@j.scottvanderbeck2849]

Another very nice video, Mark! Awesome colors from the quiet stillness of a hot air balloon. Deer at 29:00, Eagles at 34:00 and beautiful PA countryside all over. Those holes in the open field at 39:30 are most likely coyote dens based on my experience.

[@marksgardenlife5971]

Hey Scott! You must be busy. I hadn't heard from you for a while. Scott, if you haven't taken a hot air balloon ride, give it a try. I have a feeling you may have done that already though. Coyote...you know, I never thought of that. We are starting to get a coyote population again after decades of having none and that just never crossed my mind. You're a man with tons of knowledge! Thanks for watching! -Mark

[@SilverSaabArc]

This channel has quickly became one of my favorites. What an amazing experience to share with the rest of us! I would love being stuck in a hot air balloon with Mark! 😀

[@richbishop7896]

What a great way to enjoy nature. You haven't lived until you have been up in a hot air balloon. Even more nicer to enjoy the fall colors.

[@marksgardenlife5971]

Hi Rich! I really have to agree!

[@demo77ef]

You always seem to amaze me with your video content!! I love it when you think outside the box, in this case up in the air!! Awesome video Mark!!

[@marksgardenlife5971]

I'm glad you enjoyed the trip. It really was a great experience. Thanks for watching! -Mark

[@luludufuret4585]

Greetings, kind Mark. When this video first appeared on my KZbin, I didn’t connect it to you…what a long way from a garden! I was just wondering where and when your next video would appear. Really, really, thank you for all of this! Our very best to you from Buenos Aires, Argentina. Lulú du Furret and family

[@marksgardenlife5971]

Hi Lulu! I guess I should have had my picture included with the balloon. I wanted to show the fall leaf color in my area. Lulu, you are very welcome! Thanks for watching! All my best, -Mark

[@dc0145a]

Beautiful ride 😍

[@marksgardenlife5971]

It was a great experience! Thanks for watching! All my very best, -Mark

[@stellamaggard3669]

I'm sure that made Kevin's birthday!!! That would be awesome ☺️ Such a great view!!!

[@marksgardenlife5971]

Hi Stella! You'll have to give it a try sometime! Thanks for watching! -Mark

[@williamwebb7917]

Way cool. Tickles the eyes far more than when on the ground. Great vid.

[@marksgardenlife5971]

Hi William! It was way cool! I'm glad you liked the video. Thanks for watching! -Mark

[@tomcurtis197]

What an awesome experience!! Thank you for sharing it! Got wood? I was cracking up!! When you guys were landing, you should've told the guy, We're try to reach you about your car warranty!"🤣

[@marksgardenlife5971]

Hey Tom! It really was. You could probably tell I really enjoyed it! lol You get those car warranty calls too I see! That would have been funny! I'm glad you came along for the ride and of course, you're very welcome! Thanks for watching! -Mark

[@rustynailmendlesohn8710]

Hi Mark, that was fun. The balloon guy operator instructions at the beginning were interesting and very informative. I have never been in one. TY for sharing. :)

[@marksgardenlife5971]

Hey RN! You've got to add that to your bucket list than! It really is worth trying once. Thanks for watching! -Mark

[@georgesofield4596]

Spectacular views great venue!!!

[@marksgardenlife5971]

Hi George! Glad you enjoyed the ride. Thanks for watching! -Mark

[@suzannef8764]

Fantastic - another addition to my bucket list!!

[@marksgardenlife5971]

You should! Thanks for watching! -Mark

[@lindabeaulieu6770]

Hi Mark! What a fun adventure. Beautiful colors.

[@marksgardenlife5971]

Hi Linda! It really was. You need to try it sometime. A really great experience. Thanks for watching! -Mark

[@lindabeaulieu6770]

@@marksgardenlife5971 I did try to do it long ago in Australia but sadly it was cancelled due to wind. And we even got up at 5 am to try to get a no wind opportunity. Oh well there's still time to do it!

[@marksgardenlife5971]

Yes, plenty of time!

[@dannymills2239]

Awesome video. 👍💛

[@marksgardenlife5971]

Thanks Danny! It was a fun trip. Thanks for watching! -Mark

[@jack6964]

This was great Mark, but my vertigo would never allow me to do this! 😢

[@marksgardenlife5971]

Hi John! Than you got the next best thing without having to be up there! I have to admit, it did bother me when we went up to 3,000 feet. A little high for me! Thanks for watching! -Mark

[@leftyla]

Not gonna lie, if I was up there I’d be worried about falling out of that thing the entire trip. 🙂

[@ivandouglas-happyhealthyli3405]

Hi Mark! Thanks for the video! Happy birthday to your cousin.

[@marksgardenlife5971]

Hey guys! You're very welcome! Thanks for watching! -Mark

[@GCNEthan]

Great time of year to be up in a balloon. Not to hot or cold and for filming purposes, it was better that it was cloudy as bright sunny skies can create glare. Thanks for sharing your ride~

[@marksgardenlife5971]

Hey G! Yes, it was. Really a perfect still morning except I would have liked to have a little more light. The ride.....you're very welcome. Thanks for watching! -Mark

[@skeeter5976]

that was an amzaing view of the trees.......as most of us really havent seen the trees turning much this year with all the warm weather. cool video thanks for sharing.

[@marksgardenlife5971]

Hey Matt! It really was and the color was much better looking down than looking up from the ground. I'm glad you enjoyed the tour. Thanks for watching! -Mark

[@duggio666]

Wow, that was great! So much varied color too!

[@marksgardenlife5971]

Hey Doug! It really was! I'm glad to hear you enjoyed it too! I've got to say, the color was much better looking down than up. Thanks for watching! -Mark

[@joecrowder7275]

Missing your videos !!!! When will you do more ??????

[@snoywntr2]

Color is terrific! I went to Longwood today and it was also beautiful with fall color. Especially the edges of the meadow gardens

[@marksgardenlife5971]

Hi Maria! The color is better looking down than up. Longwood.....Isn't that a spectacular place! Thanks for watching! -Mark

[@barnabyrt1012]

This was your last posted video, Mark. I'm waiting for the next one. I guess it's because of the weather? I like watching you, handsome 😍 you've got a beautiful smile😍❤"everyone healthy and intact", you certainly are healthy!🔥❤😍

[@marksgardenlife5971]

Hi Baranby! Yes, the gardening related stuff this time of year in very limited. Yes, everyone is healthy. Thanks for asking. Thanks for the compliments. All the best, -Mark

[@rajishmaharaj7552]

This looks really exciting but I'd have a death grip on that basket. I'm uneasy with heights. Awesome video.

[@marksgardenlife5971]

Hi Rajish! I did when we got up to 3K feet! Little to high for me!

[@yazz2jazz313]

Hey Mark! I love this video! This was a surprise..liking how your bringing out such diverse content! Maybe u should change your channel name to Mark's Adventures! lol That balloon looks awesome with those nice colors and the fall color and scenery is just breath taking! Such beautiful countryside and I like how u focused on the trees and their names. This looked so much fun and I so would like to do this! Thanks so much for the time and effort u put into all of your content. Its much appreciated..have a nice day.

[@marksgardenlife5971]

Hey YJ! I'm glad you liked it! You need to give it a try too. I bet you'd love it. Mark's Adventures.....lol I'm starting a new youtube channel, so maybe. I'll email you about it. Something else I did you may want to try is jumping out of a airplane. That was a really great experience too. The colors were actually better looking down on them than looking up from the ground. At least that gives you an idea of the terrain around where I live though. YJ, of course, you are very welcome! All my pleasure! Thanks for watching! -Mark

[@dragorsi]

So envious! :D This is on my bucket list :D Thank you for sharing it was so much fun to watch especially while working. :D

[@marksgardenlife5971]

You need to give it a try! A really great experience. I'm glad you enjoyed it and you're of course, very welcome! Thanks for watching too! -Mark

[@henningbartels6245]

very smooth, precise landing! No balloon driver baptism with some champaign (like it is use in Germany)?

[@marksgardenlife5971]

Hi Henning! Wasn't that a great gentle landing! I guess 42 years of doing the balloon rides helps. Thanks for watching! -Mark

[@henningbartels6245]

@@marksgardenlife5971 indeed.

[@buckley1500]

Fantastic !

[@marksgardenlife5971]

Jeff, it really was fantastic! Glad you liked it. Thanks for watching! Have a great day! All my best, -Mark

[@buckley1500]

@@marksgardenlife5971 Mark, Fantastic channel and content, thank you! Hope you’re having a great day as well. Looking forward to your next one. My best, jb

[@marksgardenlife5971]

Thanks Jeff! I appreciate the kind words! -Mark

[@denniscounts1983]

You are just having too much fun!

[@marksgardenlife5971]

lol I wish more often!

[@Enad700]

I have always wondered if the web of balloons sometimes ignites.

[@marksgardenlife5971]

Daniel, lets hope not! Sure to be a quick ride down to the ground and a firey one too! I would imagine the material is fire retardant. Or hope it was! Thanks for watching! Have a great weekend! All the best, -Mark

[@michaelfalso3380]

So cool!!!

[@marksgardenlife5971]

Michael, you'll have to try that sometime. Really a nice experience.

[@michaelfalso3380]

@@marksgardenlife5971 Definitely and really such a great way to see the foliage!

[@zinnialady5153]

Beautiful

[@marksgardenlife5971]

Hey ZL! It really was a great experience. Thanks for watching! -Mark

[@gabbystorm2010]

Hi Mark how are you doing? What a beautiful ride and view, what is it like to be in a hot air balloon? do you or did you get nervous? By the way i love how the video started, it was like you didn't know the the camera was on lol There is a lot of eagles there, i love eagles i have 2 small statues of them. All the colors of fall showing very nicely and it looks so calm and peaceful i wouldn't mind giving it a go. All in all a cool ride/video, i really enjoyed it very much thank you very much mark :) Best Gabby

[@marksgardenlife5971]

Hey Gabby! Doing well, thanks. How's the spring weather there? The ride was incredible except when we went up to 3,000 feet and that was a little high for me! lol I didn't think it would bother me because I've jumped from an airplane, but it did a little. The beginning....there is always camera "chat" before I start a video, but it all gets cut in editing. We do have a lot of eagles here I guess because all the rivers in the area. Your going to have to give a balloon ride a try at some point. I think you'd like it! Thanks for watching! -Mark

[@gabbystorm2010]

@@marksgardenlife5971 lol I’ll have to give it a try maybe during the fall season as the winds are more calmer at that time, the weather has been good I the last couple of days like today it reached 86 degrees and a bit humid then tomorrow the rain and storms return, I have to say I really love how you have become so comfortable on camera, you look so natural and I like how relaxed you are like when I was watching the video it’s like I’m hanging out with a friend if that makes sense lol Last weekend I planted all my tomatoes out in the garden and also corn, bell peppers, rock melon, basil, artichoke, sunflowers, zinnias, and more so I can’t wait to see it all in full swing. I hope you have a great week.

[@marksgardenlife5971]

86! You're making me jealous! Me on camera....I guess I am getting used to it more and more. Thank you! I wish we were headed into spring! 5 months of cold ahead now! Ugggg!!!

[@gabbystorm2010]

@@marksgardenlife5971 I know how you feel I went through it this year lol, I also can’t wait to see your spring time again 😃

[@alejandrozucca2457]

14:54 that's why you should always wear a cap when riding a hot air balloon LOL

[@marksgardenlife5971]

I've got to much hair anyway! lol

[@joecrowder7275]

Hope you had a great time but heights are definitely not for me.

[@bildahome]

When a big guy explain Balloon-rules like a menu, you know something is wrong…

[@markwagner4909]

It looks so beautiful Ohio has one of the biggest mid west ballon festivals and hundreds of them dot our skies it breath taking. However I will never get in one as I worked with a lady who was an Avid balooner was killed when the ballon got pushed into electrical lines. It was so very sad I also am extremely terrified of heights

[@marksgardenlife5971]

Hey Mark! I bet that is something seeing all those balloons up in the air. I'd love to attend a balloon festival one of these days. The accident....I remember one in I think Ohio in the last ten years being in the news. If you're terrified of heights, watching a video is as close as you want to get than! Thanks for watching! -Mark

[@Eric-kf6dy]

My eldest nephew decided to propose to his wife on a balloon trip now it's a hobby for them.

[@marksgardenlife5971]

An expensive hobby!

[@mikelowe5457]

was this on your bucket list? If not, whats next?

[@marksgardenlife5971]

Hi Mike! Yes, it was. I've jumped out of an airplane too, but I'm not sure what's next. Thanks for watching! -Mark

[@GuyT-z7o]

W!O!W

[@graciedurr2328]

You look like a child😁 is it as good as it looks?

[@marksgardenlife5971]

Hi Gracie! Yes, it really was a great experience. I'd suggest trying it to everyone unless you are afraid of heights. Thanks for watching! -Mark