Stowe Balloon Festival - Returns for 2025! My grandparents got me to this a couple of times /chinhands

So I was waiting for when we got back from VT to read it because otherwise I'd be piiiiiiiiiining

But also the book's hot air balloon festival is in New Mexico and lists a bunch in the shape of things like a genie lamp and foods like a bucket of chicken which seems impractical

Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta® Powered by...CC: they look normal -- oh wait there's a pinata and tedddy bear? ok

Also..........

Exxon Mobile is an interesting choice for hot air balloon sponsor but what do I know

Moment of Science: How to Fly (and Steer) A Hot Air ...>:333

This part I'm at reminds me of Jaws (the town is losing money because of MURDER)