<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.gatesway.org/gallery/albums/balloonfest/normal_IMG_4122.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px;" src="http://www.gatesway.org/gallery/albums/balloonfest/normal_IMG_4122.JPG" alt="" border="0" /></a>No, goofball. Those are balloons.<br /><br />Keep your eyes on the sky, Tulsa. <a href="http://www.gatesway.org/balloon_festival/index.php">Gatesway Balloon Festival</a> is this weekend, and our airspace will be crowded with dozens of lovely, colorful hot-air balloons until Sunday evenin'.<br /><br />There is lots for kids to do at this festival, including arts and crafts and, of course, checking out the balloons. There are plenty of attractions suitable for adults, as well. Click <a href="http://www.gatesway.org/balloon_festival/pdfs/scheduleofevents2008.pdf">here</a> for a schedule of events. You can find some good food hanging around, too.<br /><br />The balloons are fascinating to watch during the day:<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.gatesway.org/gallery/albums/balloonfest/normal_IMG_4113.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px;" src="http://www.gatesway.org/gallery/albums/balloonfest/normal_IMG_4113.JPG" alt="" border="0" /></a>But to really practice your ooohhs-and-aaahhhs, you should stick around for when the sun sets:<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.gatesway.org/gallery/albums/balloonfest/normal_IMG_3813.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px;" src="http://www.gatesway.org/gallery/albums/balloonfest/normal_IMG_3813.JPG" alt="" border="0" /></a>Oh, Lordy.<br /><br />This year's event will be at Will Rogers Downs, <a href="http://www.gatesway.org/balloon_festival/pdfs/directions_tulsa.pdf">20900 S. 4200 Road in Claremore</a> (click that link for directions from downtown Tulsa). Admission per car is $5. <b></b><br /><br />In case you didn't know, Gatesway is a non-profit Oklahoma agency that provides opportunities for individuals with developmental disabilities. Services are provided throughout Northeastern and Central Oklahoma.<br /><br />All the purdy photos are from the Gatesway Foundation Web site. Come this weekend to take your own!