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"Of course it's for the money. Looks like a fun way to do it, too. You could make more money on 1 flight than you would make 9-5 M-F"
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Jeff Gilles
- 39, Male
- Temecula, Ca
- United States
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Jeff Gilles commented on Andy Broker's video
When We Were Beautiful
"I love your "nostalgia" videos....remember so many of those balloons and times. As Eric said we were beautiful back then....and Now!"
Jeff Gilles commented on Justin Galbraith's video
Launch off of Waterfall from Simon Pierce Restaurant in Quechee VT
"In Costa Rica we would fly through a gorge with a river that had class 2-3 rapids. Did a splash-n-dash and we coined the phrase "Whitewater Ballooning"!"
Jeff Gilles replied to JP Quinn's discussion Burn all the way through stand up?"Don't forget to wear gloves!"
Profile Information
- City, Country:
- Temecula, CA
- About Me:
- Like many second generation balloonists, my parents started flying in the late 70's, and I got my license in 1992. Professional ballooning has allowed me to live and work in many countries around World. My wife Julie and I own a Jeep/Wine Tour company in the Temecula Valley Wine Country.
- Website:
- http://www.temeculajeeptours.com
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'08 US Nationals
Well it finally happened, I was able to fly enough tasks in 2007 to qualify for the '08 Nationals. This should have happened 15 years ago, but I put my career (ballooning) in front of competition ballooning. I know I know, I don't know what I was thinking, but I have finally got my priorities straight. I find it amusing that I am a "rookie", I have only had my license half my life, flown in 5 countries and accumulated 2500hrs. But I am a rookie when it comes to national competition, I have… Continue
Posted on August 2, 2008 at 8:30am — 9 Comments
Comment Wall (83 comments)
- At 9:01am on June 23, 2007, Jeff Gilles said…
- Brooke Owen is my hero! Thanks for the picture of Julie and I, but most of all the picture of my balloon.
- At 2:17pm on June 23, 2007,
Brooke Owen said… - you are so my hero, where ya been
- At 7:49pm on June 23, 2007,
Sean Kavanagh said…
- Hey Jeff, Hows life? Say hi to Julie.
- At 2:54am on June 26, 2007,
Carlos Zuniga said… - Hey Jeff ! Have a great time back in ABQ..thanks for your help in Del Mar
- At 8:49am on June 28, 2007,
Cory Atchley said… - Good to hear from you. Hows the flying in Cali?
- At 9:38am on June 28, 2007, Cory Atchley said…
- Thats tough. The new ride is amazing. I now know what that red line is for. Ha. The old one was like flying a screen door. No red line necessary. You coming back to ABQ anytime soon?
- At 10:30am on June 28, 2007,
John Medlock said…
- I could have sworn there were 20 passengers around here a moment ago!
- At 3:27pm on July 18, 2007,
Steve Scheer said…
- Good Luck to you Jeff! How your move is good and hope to see you at Fiesta. I've been in Colorado for over a year now and the flying is pretty good here.
- At 1:59pm on July 26, 2007,
jeff garrett said…
- hey jeff its jeff(that always makes me chuckle)need any crew out there in California?things are a little slow around here only been out 6 times since the 15th,i need a change of scenery too.
- At 3:33am on July 27, 2007,
Tom Mackie said…
- Hey Jeff,
Mark and Carlos from Miami told me how beutiful t was out here I dragged the wife out for a few days of wine tasting and balloon watching. We are only here for three days and are heading back Fri evening.
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