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By Richard Lykes
Special to the Rappahannock News
Beginning with a perfect day, clear skies and crisp fall temperatures, Donald and Denise Chandler took off from an open field at their home on Fodderstack Road into the wild blue yonder at the break of day on Saturday for a “once in a lifetime” ride in a Hot Air Balloon.
Almost awe-struck by the beauty provided during this most popular season, they saw the majestic Blue Ridge Mountains and the Shenandoah National Park at their most colorful splendor: gleaming ponds and sparkling streams as the morning rays of sun reflected on the water; the beautiful homes and farms of nearby neighbors; and long-ago built rock fences and old
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