The first hot air balloon was launched in 1783. It had a sheep, a rooster and a duck. 10 yrs later, George Washington witnessed the first successful (man) hot air ballon launch in North America. Without great sacrifice and ingenuity, we could never take our family to the The Great Forest Park Balloon Race. One of my most favorite events in STL. #paperstreetsuds #homemadebeersoap #withoutpainwithoutsacrificewewouldhavenothing #fightclub #greatballoonrace2018 #herodaddidnthavetowork (at Saint Louis Art Museum) https://www.instagram.com/p/BnxGbt4B4Fy/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=w9yrz9jkz9u8