If you saw the movie by this title starring Jack Nicholson and Morgan Freeman, then you know the meaning of the title.
If you didn't see the movie, the premise is that you have a list of things you wish to accomplish before you "kick the bucket". Louise and I have each developed a bucket list keeping in mind our income limitations and skill levels.
One of the things high on Louise's list, although not on mine, was a ride in a hot air balloon. So, this morning, she left for Albuquerque with her good friend, Linda, to go hot air ballooning. Linda has a brother-in-law and sister-in-law in Albuquerque and they are going to be hosted by Terry and Sharon. In case you don't know, Albuquerque is the "mecca" for hot air ballooning. Every October, the grand meet for these guys is held there and it is not unusual to have over 400 balloons there. Several of our friends who are RVer's go out there and work as ground crew in exchange for rides in the balloons.
It is kind of amazing that here is a device you can fly in but cannot steer (except for wind currents). I believe that the pilots are required to have an FAA license, though I'm not sure. At any rate, Louse and Linda have a reservation for Sunday morning, Mothers' Day, to go on their ride. I sure hope the weather holds out for them. After five days of "batching" it, I'm sure I will be very happy to see her.
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