Those Magnificent Men in their Flying Machines

  So... there I was checking out the grapes in the vineyards this morning... minding my own business when I hear this strange sound.  Hard to describe it. Let's just say it was kind of like the sound of Darth Vader when he takes a breath.  I know, I'm probably divulging my geek side. It's true. I am a scifi freak.  ANYWAY... I look overhead to find the sky above filled with a dozen big beautiful hot air balloons!  It really is a sight to behold.  But - kind of crazy if you don't realize they're staring down at you.

  We are so lucky to live in an area that's so gorgeous that people want to fly around just to check it out.  And I have to say - it's pretty amazing to see acres upon acres of sunflower filled fields with orchards, tomatoes and peppers as far as the eye can see.  I forget how striking the landscape is out here and I'm happy to watch others discover the beauty.