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Mousetoescamper

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3. I'm glad you asked about the sphere, Peggy
Sun Aug 27, 2023, 04:45 PM
Aug 2023

Last edited Sun Aug 27, 2023, 06:35 PM - Edit history (1)

I went to the concert with two friends and soon after we set up our chairs on the lawn, we noticed the sphere. It would be hard not to notice such an unusual object. Here's a closeup taken before sundown and a shot of the sphere in context.





Turns out it's a helium balloon with fairy lights. The owners said they bought it at a novelty store for $13, which included filling it with helium. I'd like to have one, but how would I do a refill when the helium finally escapes? Maybe the store does free refills.

BTW, that's the moon peeking through the leaves at top right.

Thanks!

Magical musical evening at the vineyards [View all] Mousetoescamper Aug 2023 OP
Wow, my dear Mousetoescamper! CaliforniaPeggy Aug 2023 #1
I'm glad you asked about the sphere, Peggy Mousetoescamper Aug 2023 #3
Thanks for your excellent reply, my dear Mousetoescamper! CaliforniaPeggy Aug 2023 #4
I could see using one of those light-filled helium balloons Diamond_Dog Aug 2023 #9
Wow! Fabulous photos! Diamond_Dog Aug 2023 #2
Thanks, Diamond_Dog! I think you would've enjoyed this show Mousetoescamper Aug 2023 #6
Awesome! Diamond_Dog Aug 2023 #8
Outstanding photos! Alliepoo Aug 2023 #5
Thanks, Alliepoo! Mousetoescamper Aug 2023 #7
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