Morning Surprise is a 1992 Cameron Viva-7 Balloon.
She can normally be seen flying around the Hudson Valley (New York) area.
If you see us up, and you have some spare time... feel free to follow us and see where we land! We're always happy to have some extra hands when packing up!!
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The Beautiful "Morning Surprise"...
Morning Surprise was purchased by Steve & Debbie Tuttle in 2005 from the family of her original owner, Ms. Paula Liotta. Sadly, Paula passed away in November of 2004 from an illness.
Originally named "Thunderbolt", Steve & Debbie decided that out of respect to Paula, the Balloon's name would be changed, so that "Thunderbolt" would always be known as "Paula's Balloon".
"Morning Surprise" was the name decided by Steve and Debbie on the morning after her purchase. Be sure to ask Steve & Deb how they picked that name when you see them... it's quite an exciting story!!
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A recent "Blue Skies" Flight in Dutchess County
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"Morning Surprise's" maiden voyage with her new owners was at Columbia County Airport in the Summer of 2005. It was a brief tethered-flight, but her immediate beauty made any doubts of purchasing her disappear right away.
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A "Cool-Morning Launch" out of Baird Park in October. Gentle Breezes made a very nice flight for viewing the Fall Foliage.