Storm of the Century?

On Friday afternoon it looked like the Balloon Festival was going to be over before it began. I showed up around 2:45 to check out our digs. Almost immediately the rain and wind began ripping through the tent. All of us held onto one of the tent posts in the hopes that we could stop the tent from blowing away! We were successful in keeping the tent intact, but it appears that others weren’t quite as lucky. Both of the Margarita tents appeared to have been destroyed. You can read an article about the storm here.

I left the festival around four as it was clearing up. I hope that business improved as we had only sold about six sandwiches by the time I left. At least it’s nicer today!!!

Quik Chek Balloon Festival

Our chapter of PTK is going to be running a food booth for all three days of the QuickChek Balloon Festival held at Solberg Airport in Readington on July 28-30. The airport is located right off Readington Road. This is a chance for the chapter to make a lot of money since we earn 10 percent of whatever funds we bring in. I am hopeful that we will have enough members and officers to successfully man the booths.

I’ve never been to the festival before, but from what I hear there’s lots to do there. Peter Frampton, the 70’s rock legend (I remember him…do you?) will be performing in concert.

If you help out you’ll be able to gain entrance into the festival for free. The admission fee is $17.