Vagabond Air Balloon

borne by zephyr winds

     above mere mortals below

          communion with God

Robert L. Hinshaw, CMSgt, USAF, Retired
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Placed No. 3 in Skat's "Air Balloon Ride" Contest - January 2011
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Pettit Avatar
February 11, 2011 at 7:31 PM
Bob, I had to check this one out because its title is similar to that of one of my recent entries. I see this also won for you in a contest as well. This is a good write.
Brown Avatar
January 14, 2011 at 3:58 AM
Congratulations Bob on your win in SKAT*'s contest "Air Balloon Ride". Love, Carol
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January 10, 2011 at 10:40 PM
Oh Robert! this one is a beauty!Congrats on your well deserved big win--kashinath
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January 10, 2011 at 5:32 PM
Bob H.,, Congratulations in the contest. enjoyed,.. love the cummunion with God,,...p.d.
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January 10, 2011 at 2:47 PM
Congrats Bob and a excellent win and write... guess our football teams are home for the season, although my wife is a Jet fan...Elway taking big interst in Denver I hear... take care Michael
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January 10, 2011 at 11:24 AM
Many congratulation's Robert on your win in Skat's contest with this little gem....:)
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January 10, 2011 at 10:06 AM
Sounds like someone has been up in the clouds before, Robert. Congrats on your win. Dan C
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January 10, 2011 at 7:58 AM
Great place to commune..Congrats..Sara
Mehta Avatar
January 10, 2011 at 7:35 AM
Congratulations on the third place win in the contest of Skat, Bob
Dietrich Avatar
January 10, 2011 at 7:11 AM
Congratulations on your win, Robert. A haiku with an awesome message!
Neels Avatar
January 10, 2011 at 2:44 AM
Bob so happy to see this one amongst the winners. Congratulations to you and enjoy the week ahead ;-) WN
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January 10, 2011 at 12:07 AM
fantastic... happy that you won big in this contest,robert. CHEERS! :) nette
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January 9, 2011 at 11:38 PM
Congrats Bob on your high flying entry and win in Irma's hot air balloon contest ..with this magical ride my friend.. enjoy another top spot luv..
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January 9, 2011 at 10:02 PM
CONGRATULATIONS, BOB H. HERE I AM AGAIN TONIGHT.. BUGGING ON YOUR POEMS.. GLAD THIS ONE WAS FOR MY CONTEST..LUV~SKAT
K. Avatar
December 11, 2010 at 11:36 PM
what a very inspiring take on the contest, Bob :) wish you and your lovely family all the best this Christmas as well :D-- nikko :)
Taylor Avatar
December 9, 2010 at 6:07 AM
Excellent entry, Sarge. Almost cruise time! Wish I was going with you. Good luck in the contest. Have a great time. Ralphie
Sweetheart Avatar
December 8, 2010 at 6:26 PM
SOUP MAIL..Bob..
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December 7, 2010 at 6:55 AM
Rough night for Jet fans, good thing a Giant fan at least we are still fighting...Glad for you they fired the coach in Denver, to many bad trades and lack of coaching ....Just stoping by to say Hi...and once again a great write Bob...always Michael (Big Blue)
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December 7, 2010 at 6:46 AM
Super write Bob .. a glorious entry full of insight ... good luck in the contest .. and YEAH..for the BRONCOS.. maybe now ..like the VIKINGS..they will have a chance to step us and WIN..luv.. enjoyed today ..my friend..with luv..my entry is "Hot LUV Air Balloon" ..what else would a "Sweetheart" write about? haha..
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December 6, 2010 at 5:00 PM
Oh, I love this one, Bob. So "uplifting" in a spiritual sense. Wishing you success in the contest! Love and blessings, Carolyn
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December 6, 2010 at 1:58 PM
very nice Robert love the visual .. best of luck in the contest~~
Mehta Avatar
December 6, 2010 at 1:16 PM
Very nice adjective " vagabond" very apt, you have used to define the balloon, Bob. Good luck
Neels Avatar
December 6, 2010 at 12:48 PM
Hey Bob, me again.. Hope you get to do the hot air balloon thing ;-) thanks for your kind comments on my writes (",)
Neels Avatar
December 6, 2010 at 12:34 PM
I love the message of your haiku Bob! Stunning, wishing you the best in the contest.. Enjoy the cruise ;-)
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December 6, 2010 at 12:28 PM
nicely said Bob, we are both reaching for higher then the sky ... enjoyed my Poet friend...Michael
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