Hi!
I just wanted to say that had a great time on our balloon ride the other day (Sunday3/23/08). I snapped this picture of the guys when they were about to load everyone up. I do quite a bit of photography with this sort of stylized look to it. I thought you might like it.
We're ridden 3 times now with you guys and it's always a blast! Whenever we have guests that come to stay and want to go for a balloon ride, we'll give you a call again. :-)
Thanks.
Steve Skinner
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David and Gail:
Thank you for everything. The pick up was on time, to the minute. The ride was WONDERFUL and I'm telling all my friends what a wonderful experience we had. David, you were a great pilot -- full of answers to all my questions. Please thank all the crew for ALL the help getting the "cork" out of the basket at the end. I needed them and they were extremely polite. You made our anniversary. Thanks for the sign. I saw it when I got out. Thank you also for the bottle of wine. We are saving it for a special time.
Wilson's from Boulevard
Thank you for everything. The pick up was on time, to the minute. The ride was WONDERFUL and I'm telling all my friends what a wonderful experience we had. David, you were a great pilot -- full of answers to all my questions. Please thank all the crew for ALL the help getting the "cork" out of the basket at the end. I needed them and they were extremely polite. You made our anniversary. Thanks for the sign. I saw it when I got out. Thank you also for the bottle of wine. We are saving it for a special time.
Wilson's from Boulevard
riders on 3/20/08
Hi,
My name is Mary Grinyer and I just wanted to let you know how pleased my Mom, sisters and I were with our balloon ride on 3-8-08. Your crew worked together so well and the day was wonderful. From signing up on the computer to the breakfast everything went perfectly. We had no trouble locating it and everyone was so nice and very efficient. You helped us get the pictures we wanted, the pilot was very competient and informative, we all felt safe and the mimosas were a great idea and a surprise.
Thank you for a wonderfull birthday present for my Mother's 85th.
May Grinyer
Hi all,
Yesterday the conditions were just right for our rescheduled hot air balloon
ride - Madelyn's birthday gift. It was a memorable occasion and we all had
a blast. If you ever get the opportunity, do it. It's an amazing
experience - from watching the balloon inflation process, to serenely
drifting under, through and over the clouds (champagne in hand), the
breathtaking views, to the exciting landing. It only took three times to
find just the right landing spot, after we touched down through the reeds a
couple of times. It was almost worthy of an "E" ticket ride at Disneyland!
Our pilot and crew had it down to an art though, and we felt very safe and
secure the entire time. After we landed, the passengers sang Happy Birthday
to Madelyn and one other birthday girl, as the crew served us all birthday
cake and more champagne.
ride - Madelyn's birthday gift. It was a memorable occasion and we all had
a blast. If you ever get the opportunity, do it. It's an amazing
experience - from watching the balloon inflation process, to serenely
drifting under, through and over the clouds (champagne in hand), the
breathtaking views, to the exciting landing. It only took three times to
find just the right landing spot, after we touched down through the reeds a
couple of times. It was almost worthy of an "E" ticket ride at Disneyland!
Our pilot and crew had it down to an art though, and we felt very safe and
secure the entire time. After we landed, the passengers sang Happy Birthday
to Madelyn and one other birthday girl, as the crew served us all birthday
cake and more champagne.
I highly recommend our balloon company, California Dreamin' . . . Hope you
enjoy the pictures, and I hope you get to "fly" someday too.
enjoy the pictures, and I hope you get to "fly" someday too.
Cheers!
Debbie and George
International Visitors to California Dreamin'
Last Friday we had the opportunity to be on your "Sunrise Flight" over Temecula. We would like to let you know that we had a wonderful time and appreciated your hospitality and friendliness. You make the whole experience more a family affair than a business.
Thank you very much; we will recommend you to everyone.
Wolf & Jill
Montreal, Canada
Hello Nice People!
Just a note to let you know how much we enjoyed our ride on July 16th. It was our first experience, and we were most certainly not disappointed. The pilot, Pete, was very experienced, and he gave us a most enjoyable ride, from skimming the tips of the citrus trees to 1/2 mile in the air, rotating the balloon so we all would have varied views, and the in-flight sparkling cider was a surprise treat. The landing was so great that we got right out of the basket and right into the van - the boys had to do all the huffing & puffing to push the basket up the hill - by that time it was getting warm, so we were really glad they were doing all the work. Then back at the meeting point the refreshments were great - we particularly enjoyed the berry concoctions! The polaroid photo in the souvenir folder was a nice touch also. We enjoyed being able to see the balloon inflated, and deflated and packed - a first-hand look at the way things are handled in connection with a ride. I (Mrs. Jones) in particular liked the Bible verse on the balloon - looked it up when we got home - very appropos. All in all we would rate our whole experience a 10+ and would highly recommend you to others. Thank you again for a first-class, memorable experience.
Mr. & Mrs. Hayden Jones, Anaheim, CA
Mom has a wonderful flight!
My Mom (Kitty Cornell) went for a ride last Saturday and she had a BLAST! The whole crew took really great care of her before, during, and after. Especially the
guy who seemed to be in charge (long blonde hair) that looked like he adopted her. I want to thank you for the amazing time that she and even I am still talking about. Here are some pictures I took for you to enjoy. Hope you like 'um as much as my family and friends have.Thank you again on behalf of my sister and myself who bought the gift of this ride for our Mom.
guy who seemed to be in charge (long blonde hair) that looked like he adopted her. I want to thank you for the amazing time that she and even I am still talking about. Here are some pictures I took for you to enjoy. Hope you like 'um as much as my family and friends have.Thank you again on behalf of my sister and myself who bought the gift of this ride for our Mom. Tim McIlhenney, May 2005
Toyota Motor Sales, USA writes...
Thank you for a wonderful time! Our Kaizen Conference attendees will talk about their balloon ride for a long time to come! I appreciate all of your assistance with our pre-planning and the follow-through with every detail.
All of the balloon pilots were great! They fit right in with the group and were alot of fun. This is definitely a group activity I will recommend whenever I get the opportunity! And of course, California Dreamin' will be the recommended company!
We have many nice pictures and terrific memories thanks to everyone at California Dreamin'!
- - -Best regards, Lori L. Perez, Meetings Coordinator Toyota Motor Sales, USA
All of the balloon pilots were great! They fit right in with the group and were alot of fun. This is definitely a group activity I will recommend whenever I get the opportunity! And of course, California Dreamin' will be the recommended company!
We have many nice pictures and terrific memories thanks to everyone at California Dreamin'!
- - -Best regards, Lori L. Perez, Meetings Coordinator Toyota Motor Sales, USA
"The balloon and biplane rides were the perfect combination of Romance and Adventure! Both my date and myself were amazed with the wonderful experience that the staff and crew created for us. We can't wait to do it again!"
- - -Thank you so much, Gerry Cody
- - -Thank you so much, Gerry Cody
I sent a Hallmark ecard to say thank you; I hope it reached you! If not, please let me say again that Tony and I had a wonderful time. Thank you so much for all the personal touches that made our experience with you unforgettable, and helped make my birthday such a wonderful day! We will recommend you to all our family and friends, and come back to see you! Have a great day, and keep up the wonderful work.
- - -Your friends, Angie McIntosh and Tony Garman :-) :-)
- - -Your friends, Angie McIntosh and Tony Garman :-) :-)
Creative Irrigation Solutions, Inc. writes...Attention: Pilot Pete Brunner
Just wanted to follow up to say how much fun I had last Saturday with our Hunter group...we were the group that sang Happy Birthday to Jessica.
I have to admit that the balloon ride was my highlight for the week (first time in a balloon) and I'm sure glad I did not choose to golf...when I got back to the hotel I looked up John 3:8 - - nice touch.
- - - May the Winds Be With You, Gregory Snaith, Creative Irrigation Solutions, Inc.
I have to admit that the balloon ride was my highlight for the week (first time in a balloon) and I'm sure glad I did not choose to golf...when I got back to the hotel I looked up John 3:8 - - nice touch.
- - - May the Winds Be With You, Gregory Snaith, Creative Irrigation Solutions, Inc.
Calvin Klein Cosmetics Canada writes...
Our entire group had a wonderful time on our California Dreamin' balloon flight. Your pilots and crew were great people...Thanks again for helping make our last night in the San Diego area such an enjoyable one.
- - - Regards, Patrick Carroll, General Manage, Calvin Klein Cosmetics Canada
...thank you for all your help with our Hot Air Balloon events for Calvin Klein cosmetics and Ebasco Services, Inc.
These very important clients were thrilled with their flights and commented on how nice the pilots were.
In all aspects, from beginning to end, your help and follow through was professional and very much appreciated. I look forward to working with you again; it's a pleasure.
- - - Regards, Ann Richards, Senior Operations Manager, Enjoy California Enterprises
- - - Regards, Patrick Carroll, General Manage, Calvin Klein Cosmetics Canada
...thank you for all your help with our Hot Air Balloon events for Calvin Klein cosmetics and Ebasco Services, Inc.
These very important clients were thrilled with their flights and commented on how nice the pilots were.
In all aspects, from beginning to end, your help and follow through was professional and very much appreciated. I look forward to working with you again; it's a pleasure.
- - - Regards, Ann Richards, Senior Operations Manager, Enjoy California Enterprises
"Being in the hot air balloon was like becoming the wind...it is amazing how gentle and lovely it all was."
- - -Thanks California Dreamin', Cynthia Fenimore
- - -Thanks California Dreamin', Cynthia Fenimore
The Temecula Valley Master Chorale thanks California Dreamin'...
Thank you so very much for your support at our Annual Auction this past June...we exceeded our financial goal...made possible because of people like you. We will be listing your company as one of our donors in thanks for your contribution.
This money will be used in support of our mission as we continue to nurture appreciation of the life-enhancing qualities of the choral arts, through performances and educational outreach, made possible because of people like you.
- - -Sincerely, Robert Dudley, President, TVMC
This money will be used in support of our mission as we continue to nurture appreciation of the life-enhancing qualities of the choral arts, through performances and educational outreach, made possible because of people like you.
- - -Sincerely, Robert Dudley, President, TVMC
I just wanted to thank you for such a memorable 37th birthday (4/30/06). Honestly, when my husband first surprised me with the Hot Air Balloon Ride (adventure) I was not thrilled... But what an amazing experience. It was absolutely the most awesome thing I have ever done. Your staff was so wonderful and their knowledge and skills made us feel so at ease. Our pilot Dan was great. From the ride to the breakfast afterwards, you were all such gracious hosts. I have been telling everyone what a great time we had and I can't wait to do it again!!
Thanks so Much,
Tonia and Carmine Virgilio
San Jacinto, CA
Thanks so Much,
Tonia and Carmine Virgilio
San Jacinto, CA
Dear David,
I just want to thank you again for making my Mom's 60th Birthday on Sunday (04/30/06) so special. She truly had a wonderful time as we all did. You really went out of your way to make us feel at home and special. We had such a great day altogether down in Temecula thanks to you. The Hot Air Balloon ride was the winner but we had a blast at some of the wineries as well that you mentioned. We look forward to coming back again. Have a great rest of your week and please thank your wonderful staff again as well for us.
My best,
Tiffani Smith
Los Angeles, California
To: Dawn
Great Ride – Pete and Crew took my wife Mary and I up on Monday May 15th. It was great and was her 46th Anniversary Present. As I told Pete if it had not been for your great confidence building in who we were dealing with we would not have come 2500 miles to ride with people we did not know. But you supplied all mailing requested and handled our telephone business in a very pleasant and professional way. Everything you told me happened just that way. Use me for a recommendation any time you wish.
Thanks again,
Rufus Sherard from South Carolina
Hi Dawn,
I took the hot air balloon ride on Monday, July 3rdand had a wonderful time. I wanted to thank you and the whole staff for making this such a fun adventure and definitely worth the price. I know the other people who were in the same basket enjoyed it as well and several had especially nice things to say about you as a company representative and the whole experience. Your ground crew worked very hard and the pilot (Pierre) was excellent. I felt completely safe the whole time. I was so impressed that the company went to the lengths it did with the cake, refreshments, and photos/flight certificates. I’ll tell everyone who’s interested in future to try California Dreamin’.
Thanks again,
Liz Nichols
We went for a ride last Tuesday with a couple old friends and had an absolutely lovely time. It was breezy, but both take off and landing came off without a hitch. The pilot(s) were professional and I was awed by the way they are able to read the air and currents. I fly R/C model gliders and if I could read the currents that well, I'd win every contest I entered! My wife managed a strong fear of flying and the guys helped her rather than made her more stressed. All it all it was a delightful evening. Thanks again for a lovely first flight.
Best regards,
Bill and Flo Eckles
Del Mar CA
I just want to thank you again for making my Mom's 60th Birthday on Sunday (04/30/06) so special. She truly had a wonderful time as we all did. You really went out of your way to make us feel at home and special. We had such a great day altogether down in Temecula thanks to you. The Hot Air Balloon ride was the winner but we had a blast at some of the wineries as well that you mentioned. We look forward to coming back again. Have a great rest of your week and please thank your wonderful staff again as well for us.
My best,
Tiffani Smith
Los Angeles, California
To: Dawn
Great Ride – Pete and Crew took my wife Mary and I up on Monday May 15th. It was great and was her 46th Anniversary Present. As I told Pete if it had not been for your great confidence building in who we were dealing with we would not have come 2500 miles to ride with people we did not know. But you supplied all mailing requested and handled our telephone business in a very pleasant and professional way. Everything you told me happened just that way. Use me for a recommendation any time you wish.
Thanks again,
Rufus Sherard from South Carolina
Hi Dawn,
I took the hot air balloon ride on Monday, July 3rdand had a wonderful time. I wanted to thank you and the whole staff for making this such a fun adventure and definitely worth the price. I know the other people who were in the same basket enjoyed it as well and several had especially nice things to say about you as a company representative and the whole experience. Your ground crew worked very hard and the pilot (Pierre) was excellent. I felt completely safe the whole time. I was so impressed that the company went to the lengths it did with the cake, refreshments, and photos/flight certificates. I’ll tell everyone who’s interested in future to try California Dreamin’.
Thanks again,
Liz Nichols
We went for a ride last Tuesday with a couple old friends and had an absolutely lovely time. It was breezy, but both take off and landing came off without a hitch. The pilot(s) were professional and I was awed by the way they are able to read the air and currents. I fly R/C model gliders and if I could read the currents that well, I'd win every contest I entered! My wife managed a strong fear of flying and the guys helped her rather than made her more stressed. All it all it was a delightful evening. Thanks again for a lovely first flight.
Best regards,
Bill and Flo Eckles
Del Mar CA
I recently took a ride on one of your Balloons -on the evening of Sept 3rd- and I wanted to tell you how much I enjoyed it. The Crew was great and provided unexpected Champagne, birthday cake along with a friendly and relaxed atmosphere. The ride was smooth, the landing even smoother; being a person used to small planes I was impressed. I have been telling all my friends about you and I plan to come again for a joy ride with your Team as well as a close look at the homes of the rich that we never see from the road. It was great, Gail.
Josy Martin
Hello David! October 2006
I just wanted to again say THANK YOU for a wonderful experience on Sunday at the Final Mass Ascension during the Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta! I hope you had a safe journey back to California!
You were our pilot for myself and my brother, Christopher Frechette and his wife Margaret Lopez (of Albuquerque), and a family of 3 from Texas.
I am admittingly afraid of heights, and was very apprehensive before our flight. But, seeing as though it was a fun thing my brother and sister-in-law planned for us to do, I sucked it up and remained cautiously optimistic.... The 3 of us were all first timers, but Chris & Margaret are way more adventurous at heart than me.
As soon as we met you, and began the early morning events of setting up for our adventure, there was something about you that immediately set me at ease. I can't explain it, but I felt comfortable having you as "our" pilot and we weren't even off the ground yet. Not to mention, I had no knowledge of your extensive history and experience in the field until later that morning!
We had the adventure of our lives up there David, from beginning to end. It was so much fun we wish we could have floated above Albuquerque the rest of the day!
Thank you again for a wonderful and amazing experience... keep up the EXCELLENT work, and keep up your enthusiasm and dedication to this "craft"... because your love of it and experience shows!!
Catherine Healey
North Attleboro, MA
I just wanted to let you know that my husband Jeff and I thoroughly enjoyed our balloon ride with your company on Nov. 2. Bill is quite the knowledgable pilot and made the experience wonderful for us. The weather was great, not too cold and not too windy and the morning haze burned off just in time for our ride. Thanks again and perhaps the next vacation will be for a sundown balloon ride!
Carol & Jeff Griffin
Rhode Island
February 2007
Thanks again for all your help in organizing our balloon adventure last Thursday. It was a fabulous experience and everyone enjoyed it immensely! On a personal note, please pass along my thanks to my balloon pilot, Pete Brunner. His technical expertise and congenial personality made my first balloon experience absolutely stress-free and a very memorable event! Let me know if he ever comes to Minnesota for a ballooning event … I’d love to fly with him again!
Kind regards,
Suzanne Henke
Carlson Travel Franchise Group
March 26, 2007
WOW! What can I say? Yesterday was incredible!! Our pilot (Matt) was great, and the ground crew terrific, too – All very accommodating, friendly and helpful. We would highly recommend your company to anyone interested in this once-in-a-lifetime experience (although we intend to repeat it SEVERAL times!!). In fact, I’ve just emailed your web site to a friend looking to celebrate her husband’s birthday next weekend!Thanks again. You made my husband’s 60th birthday really special!
I just wanted to again say THANK YOU for a wonderful experience on Sunday at the Final Mass Ascension during the Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta! I hope you had a safe journey back to California!
You were our pilot for myself and my brother, Christopher Frechette and his wife Margaret Lopez (of Albuquerque), and a family of 3 from Texas.
I am admittingly afraid of heights, and was very apprehensive before our flight. But, seeing as though it was a fun thing my brother and sister-in-law planned for us to do, I sucked it up and remained cautiously optimistic.... The 3 of us were all first timers, but Chris & Margaret are way more adventurous at heart than me.
As soon as we met you, and began the early morning events of setting up for our adventure, there was something about you that immediately set me at ease. I can't explain it, but I felt comfortable having you as "our" pilot and we weren't even off the ground yet. Not to mention, I had no knowledge of your extensive history and experience in the field until later that morning!
We had the adventure of our lives up there David, from beginning to end. It was so much fun we wish we could have floated above Albuquerque the rest of the day!
Thank you again for a wonderful and amazing experience... keep up the EXCELLENT work, and keep up your enthusiasm and dedication to this "craft"... because your love of it and experience shows!!
Catherine Healey
North Attleboro, MA
I just wanted to let you know that my husband Jeff and I thoroughly enjoyed our balloon ride with your company on Nov. 2. Bill is quite the knowledgable pilot and made the experience wonderful for us. The weather was great, not too cold and not too windy and the morning haze burned off just in time for our ride. Thanks again and perhaps the next vacation will be for a sundown balloon ride!
Carol & Jeff Griffin
Rhode Island
February 2007
Thanks again for all your help in organizing our balloon adventure last Thursday. It was a fabulous experience and everyone enjoyed it immensely! On a personal note, please pass along my thanks to my balloon pilot, Pete Brunner. His technical expertise and congenial personality made my first balloon experience absolutely stress-free and a very memorable event! Let me know if he ever comes to Minnesota for a ballooning event … I’d love to fly with him again!
Kind regards,
Suzanne Henke
Carlson Travel Franchise Group
March 26, 2007
WOW! What can I say? Yesterday was incredible!! Our pilot (Matt) was great, and the ground crew terrific, too – All very accommodating, friendly and helpful. We would highly recommend your company to anyone interested in this once-in-a-lifetime experience (although we intend to repeat it SEVERAL times!!). In fact, I’ve just emailed your web site to a friend looking to celebrate her husband’s birthday next weekend!Thanks again. You made my husband’s 60th birthday really special!
Debbie Dudley
City of Industry, CA
Dear California Dreamin Staff,
I want to thank all of you for the wonderful experience my 82 year old mom and I had on our ballon adventure on May 8th 2007. Your staff was so attentive to my mom's needs and so very helpful. We had so much fun and I was so impressed with how nice you all were. I would definitley come back and take another balloon adventure with your company.
Thanks again!
Sandy Huetter and Alice Curtis
Sacramento, California
I want to thank all of you for the wonderful experience my 82 year old mom and I had on our ballon adventure on May 8th 2007. Your staff was so attentive to my mom's needs and so very helpful. We had so much fun and I was so impressed with how nice you all were. I would definitley come back and take another balloon adventure with your company.
Thanks again!
Sandy Huetter and Alice Curtis
Sacramento, California
Hello,
I just wanted to thank you for such an amazing experience. We just flew on Sunday with Jeff, and I am so glad my husband and I finally did it after all these years of admiring the balloons from afar!
Please let Jeff know that we appreciate the great flight and also the history and stories he told us. The entire staff was just as wonderful, and we hope to do the sunrise someday.
Happiness,
Suzy and Peter Najarian
January 03, 2008
Thanks so much - the kids had a fantastic time! Thanks also for all the extras you did to make Ryans' birthday special!!!
...Lesley
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