Thursday, August 29, 2013

This Bud's For You


Seen last weekend near Hagerstown, Maryland.
 
From the blimp website: “It’s been more than 10 years since a Budweiser blimp has taken flight, so when adults see our Designate a Driver blimp, we hope they’ll take our message to heart and either volunteer to be or use a designated driver.”
The blimp is making a 17 week tour this summer with stops in 25 cities to encourage the use of designated drivers'
The 130-foot airship can reach a top speed of 50 miles per hour but typically cruises at between 30 and 35 miles per hour at an altitude of 1,000 feet. It requires more than 69,000 cubic feet of helium to fully inflate the American-made blimp, and it takes a crew of 13, including a pilot, to operate and transport the airship throughout the tour.
A lucky shot - right place, right time!
Linking to Skywatch.
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33 comments:

  1. LindaAugust 29, 2013 at 1:17 AM

    Excellent capture, Carletta! Great cause, too!

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  2. UnknownAugust 29, 2013 at 1:37 AM

    Great capture Carletta, I hope the message gets through. We have a similar advertising campaign over here as it is just becoming far too prevalent now, people drinking and then driving. Certainly not worth the consequences.

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  3. Sallie (FullTime-Life)August 29, 2013 at 1:42 AM

    Right time, right place, right photographer! (Just a little more than a lucky shot!)

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  4. Margaret Birding For PleasureAugust 29, 2013 at 3:29 AM

    HI Carietta Yes, these are great photos of the balloon. Lovely to see it.

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  5. Coloring Outside the LinesAugust 29, 2013 at 5:04 AM

    Great captures Carletta~

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  6. MJAugust 29, 2013 at 8:53 AM

    Neat-o! I have never seen a real live blimp before. That is awesome.

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  7. NancyAugust 29, 2013 at 9:01 AM

    Obviously it was a beautiful day and I love the contrast of the blue and the red and I love the angle in that first shot....You really did a great job with these captures....

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  8. TexWisGirlAugust 29, 2013 at 9:17 AM

    wow - a crew of 13 surprised me! neat!

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  9. Kerri FarleyAugust 29, 2013 at 10:05 AM

    That is so cool!!! and the message is one to LIVE by!

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  10. Betsy Banks AdamsAugust 29, 2013 at 11:09 AM

    Great message about not driving when drinking...

    Interesting info about the blimp.Thanks...

    Great photos.
    Hugs,
    Betsy

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  11. donAugust 29, 2013 at 11:11 AM

    A fine capture of this good looking blimp. The effort by Budweiser does some good I would hope.

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  12. PatAugust 29, 2013 at 11:18 AM

    Very cool! I'm going to keep my head up and look to see if it will be in my neighborhood! ;)

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  13. RedAugust 29, 2013 at 1:14 PM

    I didn't realize this was so huge. So if somebody doesn't get the message they have got to be very short sighted in more ways than one.

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  14. Sylvia KAugust 29, 2013 at 3:57 PM

    Love that colorful blimp!! What a great capture for the day, Carletta!! And what wonderful, clear blue skies!! Hope you have a great weekend!

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  15. Hootin AnniAugust 29, 2013 at 4:01 PM

    It's been a long time since I've seen a blimp high in the sky. Of course, it was a sporting event.

    Great photos

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  16. HansHBAugust 29, 2013 at 4:09 PM

    Great post, nice to study!

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  17. LeoraAugust 29, 2013 at 4:16 PM

    I don't know if the right people will actually get that message, but on the other hand, it sure is fun to see a blimp!

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  18. forgetmenotAugust 29, 2013 at 4:17 PM

    Carletta, I've missed your posts !!! A blimp with a great message--wish more people would follow that advice. Have a great weekend. Mickie :)

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  19. AnonymousAugust 29, 2013 at 4:56 PM

    Fun photos ~ great shots! ~ carol, ^_^

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  20. RoseAugust 29, 2013 at 5:14 PM

    I would love to see that....excellent capture.

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  21. Don WoodAugust 29, 2013 at 5:14 PM

    Great shots and I love the message on the Blimp.

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  22. CarolAugust 29, 2013 at 7:40 PM

    These are great fun shots!

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  23. eileeninmdAugust 29, 2013 at 7:43 PM

    Cool shots of the blimp, Carletta! I've never seen the Budweiser Blimp! Have a happy weekend!

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  24. CarverAugust 29, 2013 at 9:07 PM

    Good message for the blimp.

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  25. Yogi♪♪♪August 29, 2013 at 10:17 PM

    Nice shot and interesting information. As far as it being a lucky shot I think luck is where preparation meets opportunity.

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  26. GeorgeAugust 29, 2013 at 11:53 PM

    These are great shots of the blimp.

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  27. AnonymousAugust 29, 2013 at 11:58 PM

    What fun shots!

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  28. LewAugust 30, 2013 at 12:36 AM

    You were down our way. Great capture. I did not see that blimp, but I did see Snoopy a few weeks ago.

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  29. NickiAugust 30, 2013 at 10:14 AM

    This has been the year of the blimp(s) for us - Snoopy, Minions from Miserable Me and one or two with miscellaneous advertisers. Great shots.

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  30. HeatherAugust 30, 2013 at 11:53 AM

    Great shot and an excellent message!

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  31. LauraAugust 30, 2013 at 10:04 PM

    excellent photo... another alternative would be to just not drink... but I guess that would be in an alternative universe.

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  32. WandaAugust 31, 2013 at 1:16 AM

    Now that is up close and personal. Can almost reach out and touch it.

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  33. kayerjSeptember 3, 2013 at 5:46 PM

    that's cool! My grandson really liked these pictures.

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