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01 August 2010
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Harry and Tracey Barnard |
Thank you so much for such a fantastic morning on Sunday! We all thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. We will most definitely recommend you to everyone we see!!!
The early morning rise (I am not an early morning person!), watching the sunrise and your wonderful staff really did make the day. It was such an amazing flight! We all had a good laugh with Bill and then...to top it all off...we had the most divine breakfast!!
Thank you so much for the opportunity! you have a fantastic operation and we wish you all the best! |
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10 July 2010
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Nicole Bierman |
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Many thanks to the team for taking care of the Cannon Group so well, they all had a wonderful time and the organisers from the clients side were very impressed at how organised and well prepared the team was. |
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04 July 2010
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Soekie and Neels Zeelie |
There are no words to describe the experience we had on Sunday, other than pure "Bliss", being out in the open air and overlooking nature and the area of Magaliesburg.
We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for an adventurous experience, the hot air balloon ride was really enjoyable! They say "Life's a journey, enjoy the ride". The journey we took with you on Sunday was really enjoyable. The experience will definitely be shared with others! |
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27 June 2010
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Cathy and Attie Jonker |
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We would just like to say a heartfelt thank you for the wonderful experience of flying on Sunday! We thoroughly enjoyed every moment - it was an experience to treasure forever! |
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17 June 2010
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Kunito & Sachiko Takaoka, Rolf Duetsch, Manfred Bockelmann |
My Japanese guests and family had an excellent experience with your company on Thursday 17 June! Everything was extremely well organized, everyone very friendly and the breakfast scrumptious.
Dave and Nick even agreed to take my father, Manfred Bockelmann (81 years old), on the spur of the moment, when the impossible request was made. Other Hot Air Balloon companies had talked me out of it.
It was a wish on his bucket list and he was literally and figuratively on Cloud 9 for days that he could fly once more in a hot air balloon against all odds - a big heartfelt thank you to all of you! |
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22 May 2010
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Decia and Barry van den Berg |
I want to thank you all for making my birthday so memorable. Everything about your organisation and presentation is excellent! Our Pilot Nik was so good, his information and banter, to say nothing of his ability, made the trip special. All your staff worked effeciently and made everything look easy. One of the most amazing things was that we landed the basket ON the trailer!! Sipping champagne was a great way to finish off the ride. The Actual flight was everything we hoped for. I was entranced by the gentle drift up into the air and the patchwork effect of the fields and vegetation below. The whole experience was so calm and soothing, gentle and quiet!
To complete the morning was your Club House and the splendid breakfast, topped off with the presentation of the Citations in Bill's inimitable and hilarious style.
Thank you all so much! |
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06 June 2010
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Caroline van Rooyen |
We had a wonderful time! Bill Harrop and his team were amazing and I would definitely recommend you to anyone and everyone. It was an experience my family and I will never forget, and I thank you for all your assistance.
Thank you for a truly memorable experience! |
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6 June 2010
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Diana, Marian, Nicholas Sandu & Marlo Orlando |
Just a quick e-mail to say a BIG thank you for a great morning! The experience was out of this world and the staff at Bill Harrops are extremely professional. I will highly recommend your company to anybody wanting to do a balloon safari.
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01 May 2010
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Clinton Swemmer |
I had an incredible experience, one that I am still absorbing! Compliments for the smooth way everything functioned, and for the professionalism behind the whole operation.
I will be back with friends! |
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29 May 2010
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Robin, Sharon and Twane Burgers |
Thank you over and over again, the experience was fantastic and will stay with us for a long time.
From when we left home on our adventure till we got back it was everything your video clip says and more.
We have been and will continue to recommend Bill Harrop's Original Balloon Safaris to all those we come into contact with. |
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29 May 2010
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Khatija Shar |
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"an amazing experience from beginning to end" |
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31 March 2010
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Wimpie Saayman and Melani Scholtz |
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We really loved the morning in the balloon. Everything was wonderful. there is nothing that I can recommend or improve on. I loved the way you communicated with me before and during the event! You guys can give training on how to treat customers and can be really proud of the way you do business! |
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05 April 2010
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Karen Settembrini |
On behalf of the Settembrini Family I would like to convey our sincere gratitude regarding Davina's wish!
We all throughly enjoyed the morning, and I would like to say thank you to each and everyone at Harrop's Balloon Safaris for their kindness, friendliness and professionalism in arranging the event - what an experience!
The Harrop's Family is indeed no doubt, very proud having a Team on board like yourselves!
Once again, thanks so much and keep up the great work! |
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22 March 2010
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Edward Fowles & Susan Andrews |
Thank you too Kathy and also to all the Team. Susan and I had an absolutely magnificent time, not only the flight but the hospitality and friendliness of everyone
including the 'girls' at "The Coves" on the night before. We absolutely enjoyed everything and for us the climax of the whole event was Tracy's unbelievable flying skills when she landed that huge balloon plumb dead centre on the trailer at the end... We will always marvel at that feat...
Once again thanks a million and as you say '... an absolutely unforgettable experience!'
With all best wishes for your ongoing success.
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28 February 2010
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Peter and Megan Arnold |
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Thanks to everyone invloved (from the moment we booked, until the last delicious mouthful of breakfast on the day) we truly enjoyed every minute of our Balloon Safari, and I have no hesitation in recommending Bill Harrop's Original Balloon Safaris to anyone who wishes to have a top class experience - it was superb! |
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21 March 2010
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Richard & Clare Pantcheff |
I just wanted to say how very much we enjoyed our balloon experience on Sunday. It was a beautiful morning and it was very magical to be drifting high above the countryside in one of your magnificent crafts. Tracey and her crew were very impressive, cheerful and efficient but with time for us all.
Indeed all the staff associated with Bill's balloons were outstanding and we hope to repeat the experience in the not too distant future.
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13 March 2010
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Sean & Michelle Hunter |
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I just want to thank you and the staff, for making my wife's birthday a fantastic and memorable day on Saturday for her. We both really enjoyed the balloon ride and Tracy was absolutely great! Thank you very much! |
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13 March 2010
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Marlene & Rajan Padavattan |
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Just wanted to say that my husband and I had a wonderful experience on Saturday. We particularly enjoyed our pilot Tracey, who was not only professional but had a smart sense of humour. |
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20 February 2010
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Wayne Susman and Sharon Fleiser |
It was absolutely unbelievable! Thank you! Thank you!
I would love to go again! |
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21 February 2010
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Ronald and Nadia Nordmann |
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We had a fantastic time. It was very professionally run and will definitely recommend your company and services to others. |
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21 Feb 2010
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Werner and Adele Combrinck |
It was an awesome experience, and I will definitely refer everybody I know!!!
From the moment when we arrived at the airfield, I realized that you guys were doing everything in a professional way and that we were in good and capable hands!
Please give our compliments and thanks to the very competant and hard working ground crew, the very skilled kitchen staff..breakfast was fantastic... and of course Mr Bill Harrop himself! I'm pretty sure that all the pilots are very well trained and skilled, but it made it EXTRA SPECIAL to know that we went flying at Bill Harrops's "Original" Balloon Safaris in a hot air balloon...piloted by Bill Harrop himself! |
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31 January 2010
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Braam Oosthuizen |
The trip was most enjoyable and we will again go and reach for the clouds with you in the near future!
Thank You |
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13 February 2010
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Vishal & Arthi Rabikrisson |
I was able to enjoy the balloon flight this weekend, and it was an incredible experience.
I would like to take this opportunity to thank you, for advising me about the standby rates, as without knowing that, this weekend would not have been as special as it was. Please confer my thanks to the following people also:
- Jani in reservations, for her efficient manner in dealing with the reservation
- Tracey for her humourous, instructive and capableness during the flight. My husband and I felt completely at ease throughout the flight.
- The crew members who awed us with their deftness in handling the balloon pre and post flight.
- Mary, for arranging the special meal for me, which was lovely.
- and finally to Bill, for being so entertaining and for putting together something like this for everyone's enjoyment.
I will be recommending this experience to all my friends and family. Not just any hot air balloon ride, only Bill Harrop's "Original" Balloon Safari!
Keep up the excellent service. It was certainly appreciated. |
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9 February 2010
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Jackie Motshwene & Linda Ngcobo |
We're still talking about what fun we had over the past 2 days. It's always great to see Linda all surprised and trying very hard to fish out what was actually happening, even though I sort of gave it away ... but thanks to the Waiter, he just confused him a bit still.
Please pass on my sincere thanks to the staff and management at Amanzingwe; the stay over made the fun and surprise last much longer. Please thank them for being such gracious hosts and treating us so royally. The set-up and everything was so perfect, the food ... out of this world; we enjoyed everything, from dinner in the Wine Cellar to lunch after we experienced the Ama-Zwing-Zwing.
The Balloon Safari was an absolute "Party-Stopper"...Linda and I absolutely enjoyed it and it was worth every penny. The breakfast that followed and everything else in between just made the birthday a memorable one, perhaps for years to come...or maybe until I plan something better than that for another birthday!
Thanks again! |
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22 January 2010
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Len and Christelle Marais |
My wife and I did a balloon flight with your company, and I wish to sincerely thank you for the experience!
I was pleasantly surprised by the professionalism of all the crew and staff which made the whole experience so much more enjoyable.
Thank you! |
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15 January 2010
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Piers Proctor |
Thanks for an unbelievable experience.
I will be doing a corporate booking later in the year for some lucky customers and hopefully I get to do it again!
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16 January 2010
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Debbie Mc Hardy |
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We just want to thank you all for the awesome flight. It was a great prize we won at the Pecanwood College Duck Race, and we thoroughly enjoyed it and to top it all we had the most scrumptious breakfast afterwards. |
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17 January 2010
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Mohamed |
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It was truly an unforgettable experience. |
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17 January 2010
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Kerstin Zauzig & Ed Newman |
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Ed and I thoroughly enjoyed the flight. It was a great and memorable experience for us. |
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BEAUTIFUL BALLOON EXPERIENCE
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by Andrew Harley |
In the magic of the morning,
Looking around the large launch field.
Arrays of hot-air balloons inflate,
And their colors are gradually revealed.
Lifting off in the wicker gondola,
I start my heavenward ascension.
The idyllic landscape soon stretches out
To a stupendous dimension;
There is so much pristine scenery -
The rolling hills are dotted with pines.
As the earth seems to slowly rotate below,
I take in outdoor designs.
Floating serenely for a while,
Suspended in the wind's highway,
I'm in panoramic harmony with nature;
And my mind is led astray.
The rejuvenating air is amazingly quiet
Soaring now over some hayfields and crops.
As I decline back towards the ground
I let my balloon dip to kiss the treetops.
Oh, what a time it has been;
My feelings are in complete commotion.
It's just one thing that cannot be measured,
By any mere transient emotion.
From "Till the Dreaming's Done: "Poems Crafted for Thinking People" by Poet Andrew Harley of Frederick, Maryland |
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The Editor - Star Travel |
The Editor
STAR TRAVEL
The Saturday Star
A colleague and I, during one of our coffee breaks, grabbed a few wishful-thinking- moments of our working time, many years ago, to make a 'Bucket List' of where we would rather be and what we would rather be doing - at that present moment - than teaching our unruly bunch of students!
Before I had even started compiling my list, Susan had already written her first item: A trip in a Hot Air Balloon!
Many years later (this year, in fact) I was fortunate to win a Trip for Two on one of Bill Harrop's Balloon Safaris through the Star Travel Club.
I had lost touch with Susan in the intervening years, but I always associated a Balloon Trip with her Bucket List Wish. When I won this prize, I rang her and told her that she could cross off No. 1 on her Bucket List as I was taking her as my partner on the Balloon Trip. She was ecstatic. (It was still, after all these years, at the top of her Bucket List)
In the few months between my having booked the trip (I booked it in July for December), Susan, unbeknown to me, had suffered a stroke and was unable to walk without a walker; had lost her sense of balance and was semi-paralyzed on one side of her body. She called me to say that she would be unable to fulfill her dream as she could not imagine how she could even get to the launch site - let alone in and out of a balloon...........
I refused to take NO for an answer and promptly called Bill Harrop's Reservations Office to explain my friend's handicap. Every person I spoke to in that office assured me that there would be no problem and they would take every precaution and make the necessary allowances to accommodate my handicapped friend. (Bill Harrop, himself, called me on the evening before the trip to confirm our arrival the next day and to reassure us that all would well for Susan. This is only one of the reasons for his being the best in the business - personal attention to detail and his passion for the 'art' of ballooning!)
Of course, those of you who have experienced Bill Harrop's Balloon Safaris -(and those you who have not - yet), can ever forget the sights and sounds (or the lack of sounds) as you arrive at the launch site at 5am:
The informal yet slick professionalism with which the team welcomes you as you arrive; sprightly Bill, himself, good- old- jolly- hockey-sticks- greeting each guest personally; the chequered kaleidoscope of colours growing and billowing as the flames coax the unformed sheeting into its prescribed form; the silence..... but for the hissing gas.
And everything - and the world - is.... as it should.....and must be.....
But where Bill Harrop's Balloon Safaris distinguishes itself is in the dictum of the proverbial 'extra mile' in the travel and tourism services industry (I suppose in the ballooning industry, one could say that they went the horizontal and vertical ...... and personal....... extra mile)!
From the moment we arrived, four strapping young men (eye candy, they were, too as an extra bonus) were dispatched to carry my friend, Susan, everywhere: up the stairs to the pavilion and down again; into and out of the balloon; in the balloon; from the field in which we landed; to the pavilion again for our Champagne Breakfast. Nothing was too much effort or too much trouble. And then, of course, the photograph with Bill and the delightful 'Citation' that everyone receives after the trip brought tears to our eyes........
It was all over by 8am. But what fulfilling 'Balloon Bucket-loads-ful' those hours were!
Thank you, Bill Harrop, and every member of your team and thank you to Penny Kearns and The Star Travel Club for this prize. (It seems as though the Universe conspired in its bounty - like a big, crazy, coloured balloon - with all of you - to grant my friend, her No. 1 Wish on her Bucket List).
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10 January 2010
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Liesl and Willem Eksteen |
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We had an amazing experience on Sunday! Thank you so much. Tracy was a fabulous pilot and we will treasure this memory for the rest of 2010. |
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19 December 2009
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Magriet and Charles Botha |
It was really an event we will not forget. Thank you for the hospitality we received on the Balloon Safari. The flight was great as was the breakfast which we enjoyed after the flight!
All our thanks to Bill and the crew as well. |
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28 November 2009
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Serildeen and Mark Cruywagen |
The Balloon Safari was exquisitely beautiful. The captain (Tracy) Wow! What a woman who knows her job very well!
The landscape will be treasured forever! |
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04 December 2009
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Kumba Iron Ore |
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Thank you for a wonderful experience, the team had lots of fun and will definitely recommend it to others. |
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04 December 2009
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Puvanam and Ugen Coopsamy |
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Thank-you...it was the best experience ever! My husband was over the moon, it was a great birthday gift. We will do it again any time. |
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05 December 2009
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Este and Neil Edmondson |
What an absolute phenomenal experience! The private balloon trip with Nik was an awesome experience. Myself and Neil had the time of our life as we celebrated his birthday and our engagement!
We felt safe and pampered the whole way through the trip. You guys are professional and extremely well organized. Our balloon trip was every bit what we expected and more!
Thank you so so much for an absolute WOW experience! We will never forget that day. |
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05 December 2009
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Litha Communications |
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We had the most "up-lifting" experience with Bill and the famous Bill Harrop balloon ride last Saturday! |
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28 November 2009
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Ian Monteath & Sybille Quandt |
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Thank you very much for all you did last week. With regard to the trip itself from start to finish it was very professionally done from the moment we parked to the time we left much later after all had gone. Tracy Robb was a fantastic pilot, but then I am sure you all already know that! The support crew were very hard working from getting the balloon ready to picking us up from the other side of the squatter camp where we had a beautiful landing or two, most gentle it was and we remained upright as well! Your Chef and the waiting staff made us feel very welcome on the return and the sumptious breakfast was very welcome. Last and by no means least it was a real pleasure to meet the MAN with Sarge and have a nice long chat. The walk along the river bank was a very nice bonus as well, at Bill and Mary's suggestion. All in all, something I will easily recommend to others. |
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22 November 2009
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Metson Manufacturing |
Thank you for a STUNNING day yesterday - our party are still raving on about the experience and how wonderful everything turned out. The weather played ball and the arrangements all around and the breakfast were fantastic.... THANK YOU....THANK YOU....THANK YOU....
Before we knew it we are on our way home again..... it was truly an amazing experience. |
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07 November 2009
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Belinda Uys and Ganief Gamiet |
We are still talking about this trip to everyone, and forwarding your details to everyone we know, in order for them to have the same experience. Let's face it, only once you have done this, can you truly appreciate it! I also wish to extend my thanks to Mr Harrop, it was such a pleasure to meet him, he seems like a wordly, outgoing person! Our Pilot Tracy, what a pleasure she is, she brought us down safely and intact.
Please be assured we will certainly do this again in the near future and will continue to sing your praises!! |
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18 October 2009
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Wayne and Mauneen Van Wyk |
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This was one experience I will remember forever, and thanks to Tracy, she is a remarkable pilot! Praise must go to the entire Team of Bill Harrop's Balloon Safaris. I believe that experience starts when you make the first call or e-mail, and from the start, your organisation shows that you are all geared to offering the customer an experience of a life time. May Bill Harrop's Balloon Safaris and the team continue to offer such service and experience and may all that use your service learn from it, not just the flight and the wonderful feeling, but how to run a business, and manage customer service. |
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11 October 2009
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Helen, Ivan and Dianne Nielsen |
Thank you for an unforgettable experience, which certainly allowed us to celebrate our 50th Wedding Anniversary in incredible style. From the lady with the lovely smile who served the coffee and biscuits when we arrived, to the wonderful breakfast it was great! We had the prettiest balloon and Tracy, our Captain, was absolutely cool with a super sense of humour!
Thanks to the whole team at Bill Harrops Balloon Safaris, your organisation is extremely professional, and the whole experience was great! |
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11 October 2009
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Chantelle Diedericks and Lukas Se La Porte |
Had the most amazing time. The staff are very friendly and very effecient. Our Pilot Felicity was fantastic and answered all our questions no matter how silly.
We have taken away an amazing experience! |
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11 October 2009
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Riaan Dormehl & Elmarie Moss |
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Just want to say that we enjoyed the balloon ride tremendously, we would definitely do it again. We also got engaged on the balloon yesterday morning and it was definitely a memorable experience. |
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27 September 09
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Jo-ann and Stephanus van der Walt |
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It was an absolutely fabulous experience! We enjoyed at a lot! Thank you for making our experience a very memorable one!! I have overcome my fear of heights and replaced it with the reminder of a great experience! |
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24 September 2009
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Robertson Party |
Just a word of thanks to the entire team for a really splendid occasion on the 24th.
We were naturally very pleased that you persuaded us to wait for Thursday before making a weather call. It turned out to be very pleasant.
My entire party was most impressed by the hospitality and professionalism of the team and we all thoroughly enjoyed the experience. |
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24 September 2009
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Dr Adnaan and Mrs Rabia Variava |
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I am sure this comes as no surprise when I say that we had a SUPER time. The entire experience as well as the place is very professionally run! |
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12 September 2009
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Chandu and Hansa Patel |
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Thank you to your team for making this flight possible for my folks! I am yhoroughly impressed by your service and attitude. Please keep it up! It is so refreshing to see this kind of ethos still exists. |
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6 September 2009
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Cristina and Irina Botef |
My sister and I had the most amazing time!
Thank you and the entire team so so much! |
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12 September 2009
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Gillian Siddall |
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We would just like to say thanks very much for the wonderful experience that my Mom June Siddall had on Sunday with her Balloon ride. Everything was done very professionally and the service was fantastic. May your business grow from strength to strength. Mom will be taking the brochures back to England to promote the wonderful experience. |
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5 September 2009
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Nicola Hillis & Hanno Van Der Merwe |
Thank you to your fabulous team - having met both Daleen and her colleague - who really did do a fabulous dinner - seriously, we were absolutely bowled over by the food and the Coves venue - and also to Bill Harrop's wife whom we met and to Bill Harrop himself. All those extra touches were so unexpected and just so many hidden surprises. This was really fabulous and seriously couldn't have been a better way to celebrate Hanno's PhD. The venue was amazing and it was such a great way to end our week. The whole experience was just STUNNING!!! We are definitely selling you via word of mouth!
Thanks so, so, so much for what was an incredible end to a great week.
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23 August 2009
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Odette and Percy Gerling |
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We would like to take the opportunity to say thank you for the most awesome experience, we have ever experienced to date! From the booking of the flight and accommodation, to the flight itself, the pilots care and attention, to the champagne and the scrumptious breakfast thereafter..the team delivered the most professional of services. We will definitely be booking another trip upwards in the not too distant future! |
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23 August 2009
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Otti and Zelda Meijer |
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We had a wonderful time flying with you, everything went so smoothly and was well organized. I must compliment Mary and Bill on running a slick and impressive operation! |
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14 August 2009
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Charlene Fick |
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It was an incredible experience and I would really do it again and recommend it to anyone |
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14 August 2009
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Adrian Moodley & Sarishnie Chetty |
Thank you so much for all the assistance. It was so amazing and it went beautifully ! It was truly memorable and we will forever treasure the memories that were created. Once again, thank you very much for everything !
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25 July 2009
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Maureen and Cronje du Toit |
Was a wonderful experience, thank you!!
We have shown everyone our photos and would recommend Bill Harrop's Original Safaris. |
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04 July 2009
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Eugene Kriel |
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May I compliment you and your staff (from the flying staff, to the caterers, including security) they were all very polite and efficient. You run a "tight ship" so to speak, and I will bugle out your praises wherever I can! God bless you and yours for many years of good flying over our beautiful country. |
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25 July 2009
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Dawid Kruger & Marli Schoeman |
Ek wil net BAIE dankie se vir al die reelings van Saterdag. Dit was 'n ONVERGEETLIKE DAG en die verlowing het baie goed uitgewerk. Alles het volgens plan verloop en my verloofde was omtrent opgewonde en kan tot nou toe nie genoeg vir almal vertel van die mooi dag nie.
Ons sal definitief weer in die toekoms dit doen en verder vertel ons aan almal van die puik diens en ondervinding wat die mense moet beleef. Ek glo dat baie van my vriende ook definitief die opsie sal doen.
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10 July 2009
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Suzuki Auto SA |
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Thanks for all your arrangements, we enjoyed the whole conference and arranged activities!! |
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4 July 2009
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Ruslou and Bernadene Moore |
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It was an absolute awesome experience and cannot find the correct words to describe our feelings. You guys and Bill especially have been perfect hosts. Thanks once again and as they would say in Britain "LONG LIVE BALLOON FLYING!!" |
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4 July 2009
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Richard Tsalavoutas |
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Thank you it was AWESOME!! |
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5 July 2009
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Matthew & Helen Morrison |
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Please extend our thanks to Bill, Felicity and the team. It was a wonderful experience overall. Bill and Felicity's knowledge and experience was very comforting - we felt very safe - and our discussions with them were most interesting and entertaining. The flight itself was a tremendous "once in a lifetime" experience although the champagne breakfast prepared by Mary and her team was a close second after a refreshingly crisp start to the morning and the perfect way to come back to earth. |
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16 June 2009
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Elan Levy & Tammy Datnow |
We had a wonderful flight with Bill and the team. Everything was perfect! Thank you and the entire team for the sensational experience. We look forward to our next flight!
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16 May 2009
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Derick, Candice and Mary |
Dear Bill Harrop's Balloon Safari Team
Thank you so much for the most unforgettable and enjoyable experience of our life times. Our opportunity to experience a balloon safari with Bill Harrop's was truly a privilege. The photo's we have now added to our albums are priceless and being a part of the atmosphere at Bill Harrop's and experiencing such a fantastic lifestyle is a far spaced opportunity.
The experience is worth every minute, from the time the balloons are packed out onto the launch-site while we drink hot-chocolate, getting our flight tickets, meeting fellow passengers and the crew, Manie's classic jokes and also informative tour of the Hartebeespoort Area, the champaign at landing, the delicious variety at the buffet breakfast, the list goes on all the way until the time we get back into our cars and drive back home.
The venue is state of the art and clean, the staff are helpful and kind, never was there a single problem.
Thank you for all the effort your staff and business put in to make this experience a dream come true. |
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30 May 2009
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Lesley-Anne Kruger |
My folks were blown away!!!!
No words can describe the joy that was seen on their faces and you guys made it happen!!!
Bill, you and your staff are Magic!!!! I cannot thank you enough for the absolute fabulous time that was had by all of us - Gill and John Towill (my mom and dad) Willem, Les, Kevin and Reece Kruger. Thank you so much for making my Mom's dream come true, your kindness has truly touched my heart!
You are Angels on earth, may you be blessed!!
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09 May 09
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Byron Jack and Anita Wong |
A big thank you for making the morning and the entire weekend a wonderful and most memorable event that will always be treasured by Anita and I.
I found the entire process seamless and well managed/organised. |
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3 May 2009
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Lorraine & Alistair Laurence |
We really enjoyed the flight: surfing over the Suikerbossies and skimming heaven at 1000m. Bill you were a great pilot, and your sense of fun mad the trip all the more entertaining.
The breakfast was delicious!
All in all, a great, unforgettable experience! |
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26 April 2009
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Shane Hegarty |
We had an absolutely wonderful time, please pass on our thanks to Tracy for her professionalism and friendliness she was exceptional.We look forward to booking a company event in the near future.
Once again many thanks for a most professional and enjoyable time indeed. |
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12 April 2009
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Linette Ferreira |
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It truly was a wonderful experience and everything was so well organized and professionally done. Thank you again. |
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16 April 2009
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Clifton & Ruth Robertson |
We would like to thank you and your team for a most memorable day. Your attention to detail and service is second to none and certainly sets the standard .
We will certainly reccomend you to all we come in contact with.
I wish you great success for the future . |
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11 April 2009
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Earthly African Diversions |
Please convey my thanks to Bill and Mary for the excellent service they provided for my clients, on a public holiday.
Bill Harrop's Balloon Safaris really know the meaning of service and do South Africa proud!!! |
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5 April 2009
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Karin Betz |
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It was an awesome experience and highly professional, your service is excellent! |
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3 April 2009
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RMB |
Our group had a great time and the hostess was very impressed with your professionalism and high standard of facilities and hospitality. We will certainly make use of your services again in the near future.
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28 March 2009
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Werner & Ronel Lucas |
I would like to thank you for a wonderful experience on Saturday the 28th. In particular I want to thank Daleen for the arrangements on Friday evening and obviously the food, it was excellent. To Bill a special thanks for the flight and experience he shared with us during the flight, it was amazing.
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29 March 2009
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Clive Mayo |
To Bill Tracy and the team,
Just a short note to thank you one and all for me, one of the most memorable and pleasurable moments of a lifetime. The day was perfect, the company fantastic and flight amazing. It is so refreshing to re discover that in this mostly throw away valueless society into which we seem to have evolved that a gem of integrity, pride and professionalism is so alive and well in the "Harrop Team". Thank you for allowing us to share the Harrop moment of "Original" old fashioned values. I cannot suggest any way of improving something so wonderful.
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14 March 2009
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Michael Pashut |
Dear Bill and all the Staff
Myself and my girlfriend Nicole had the pleasure of undertaking one of your Balloon Safaris on Saturday 14th March 2009 and I cannot explain how ejoyable it was.
From the welcome guests receive on arrival, to the ride itself, not to mention the beautiful spread laid on for breakfast afterwards.
I congratulate you and all the staff concerned and we see why a business that was started in 1981 is still going from strength to strength.
Sincerely
Michael Pashut |
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14 March 2009
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Rod Jones & Michelle Seddon |
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I just wanted to tell you that my balloon ride on Saturday morning to mark my 60th birthday ( a gift from my son Evan) was an extraordinarily memorable experience. Congratulations to the whole team at Bill Harrop's "Original" Balloon Safaris. From booking to the last cup of coffee after breakfast the experience and the service was flawless in all respects. In this day and age it is truly remarkable to experience genuine 'World Class' customer service. Your company has it in all respects. Now THAT is 'Proudly South African'. |
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11 March 2009
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Wesley Hoosen & Kiyasha |
The Team at Bill Harrop's Original Balloon Safaris
Good Day,
I want to take the opportunity to thank the team for making Kiyasha's Birthday speacial, and experience to remember. The first class service and catering on an individual basis. My now Fiance and I are so overwhelmed at how the team looked after us right until the point of Departure. Will definitely be seeing us again. The Breakfast was fabulous, the staff saw to our every need. Well done guys.
A thank you to Tendai and Jani, for going beyond the call of duty. For understanding my needs and making my proposal the bes I could have hoped for. Than you guys for following up and being as brilliant as you were.
A special thank you to Manie. You were absolutely superb throughout the entire trip. Manie was very informative and set a mood of relaxation and calm. You helped create the right moment for me to propose so much more better than I would have imagined. It was and experience we will never forget.
Thank you so much to the two other couples on the balloon as well. You guys helped in making our flight even that much more special for Kiyasha and myself. YOu guys are the best. |
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28 February 2009
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Kim & Heather Johnson |
A BIG THANKS the team for the wonderful hospitality and service given to my mom and I from the start until the big day.
She had a magical birthday experience thanks to the breathtaking views and sense of calm as well as our FANTASTIC pilot Tracy and superb staff! Thanks for being so accommodating and allowing our family to join us for breakfast. This added to my mother's special day. The breakfast team were wonderful... I think we were the last to leave :)
As I am personally afraid of heights, but knowing it was a dream of my mom's, I was a bit reluctant to fly but willing to 'take one for the team!' But it was the most beautiful, peaceful experience with the bonus of seeing some amazing wildlife. Tracy also has a great way of making you feel comfortable in her experienced hands and easy with her sense of humour.
So, my mom and I go away with an unforgettable memory. Please pass on our thanks to all involved.
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14 February 2009
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Jacques & Marisan Marais |
We should be the ones thanking you! It was truly a very memorable experience. Thank you for all your kindness and hospitality.
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7 February 2009
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Kennard Osborne |
It was a tremendous experience and yes, I will hopefully be able to fly again one of these days.
Thanks to all involved on the ground and in the air.
The breakfast was good as well.
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22 February 2009
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Riaan Visser |
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Quick note of thanks from Kelvin & I for an awesome experience yesterday |
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14 February 2009
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Lily & Desmond Maharaj |
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We had a truly lovely experience on Saturday morning, wished we could have gone floating for the whole morning!! |
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14 February 2009
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JD & Wendy Henderson |
A quick note to thank the whole team at Bill Harrop's for the most memorable Valentine's my wife and I have ever shared! A special thanks to our balloon captain, Tracy, who made the experience fun and informative. The food was GREAT, the balloon ride even better and the service and friendliness from the staff complimentary.
Well done to the whole team on putting a great experience! |
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7 February 2009
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Zelka and Carlos Vieira |
Many thanks for the wonderful morning we spent with Bill Harrop and the team on Sat morning.
It was an awesome experience , the team was wonderfully efficient, our pilot Tracy was great and the breakfast afterwards delicious ! |
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10 January 2009
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Rosemarie and Pieter Victor |
THANKS once again for the most awesome experience that my son, Pieter and I had on Saturday.
It was so great to be part of the HBB's "maiden voyage" and to have Bill Harrop as our Captain!
What was so impressive was your Professionalism, Personal attention and attention to detail from start to finish.
These were just a few words, but words will never be enough to explain this amazing experience!!! |
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6 January 2009
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Ivan and Mari Latti |
We had a wonderful, outstanding balloon experience; I really did not
think before the time that it would be that special!
Well, at about five in the morning on a beautifully bright summer morning
the Balloon Captain, Tracy Robb blasted some fire (upwards!) into this huge
colourful toy and up we went. My description of smooth and serene floating
over our beloved valley in all its splendour after the rain can never do
justice to the experience. It must count as one of the best spent hours of
my life. Do you remember the film that Barbara Streisand played in: On a
clear day you can see forever! Her song in that is about the best account
of what one feels up there. Truly a remarkable and memorable event!
Thank you once again. |
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5 December 2008
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Arnold Okkenburg |
Just want to thank everyone involved, in making our trip so special.
The staff and food were excellent at Amanzingwe (what a storm we had
to watch from our room that night) and the hot air balloon experience
was absolutely awsome. Great people, great food, and a truly
sensational 1 hour session in the sky in the balloon.
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7 December 2008
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Hentie Oostendurp |
Thanx so much for helping me make Dave's birthday unforgettable. He was very surprised, enjoyed the ride and was much more surprised with the certificate.
Our pilot Manie, was also excellent in every way. We enjoyed the ride with the small balloon and a small group of people as well as the information from Manie. The champagne afterwards was aslo a bonus.
Regards, merry xmas and a prosperious 2009 to all of u at Bill Harrops Ballooning. |
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15 November 2008
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Christine Olsen |
We enjoyed the experience and actually we just wanted to stay floating up in the air, but unfortunately all good things com to and end. We will definately will be doing it again and passing on positive words about the whole morning and how well we were looked after and the professional way everything was dealt with by each member of the company etc.
Once again thank you and all the people concerned for a really wonderful morning. |
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4 December 2008
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Avis |
We had a wonderful flight this morning, and a good time was had by all! Besides, we had Bill as our pilot, what more could we ask for??!!
Thanks for everything!
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29 November 2008
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Annelie & Christo De Bruyn |
It was a big suprize for my husband and an experience of a lifetime. Thank you for all the arrangements, everything was done excellently. We will definitely see you again in the future and bring along some of our family and friends.
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22 November 2008
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Kilbourn Party |
It was a tremendous experience and certainly the best way to celebrate my dad's 75th birthday. It was real special having Bill himself fly our balloon
Thank you for an experience that was a true highlight in my dad's life. Flying in a balloon on his 75th with his 6 sons was much, much more than he ever bargained on.
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15 November 2008
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Theuns Pienaar |
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It was an absolute pleasure, we really enjoyed it, and it certainly was a very special occasion. I actually asked my girlfriend to marry me after the balloon ride and the breakfast, and she said yes! so it will certainly be one of the most memorable days of our life, thanks to Bill Harrop |
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21 October 2008
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Supersport Group |
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Thank you for your hospitality |
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6 November 2008
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Siobhan Mitchell-Craig |
We had an amazing time. The morning was calm, sunny and warm and the view spectacular. The champagne and breakfast topped it all off.
The crew, esp pilot Manie made the experience that much better.
We have already recommended Bill Harrop's Balloon Flights to many
people. |
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15 November 2008
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Andrew & Keith Elliott |
What an experience we had on your Balloon. Thank you your setup is run so professionally and we will definitely recommend it.
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12 October 2008
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Ian & Peta Macleod |
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Thank you very much for a great day. Peta and I had an enjoyable flight. Manie was an excellent and informative pilot. Thanks to all the support staff |
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25 October 2008
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Meyer |
This is a sincere note to ALL at Bill Harrop's "Original" Balloon Safaris for a really memorable flight on Saturday morning.We were privileged to have perfect weather ....... but more importantly the total professionalism of the whole operation from booking the flight, the check-in in by .... yes .... the 'original' Bill Harrop, to the really super pilot Manie Nel, the ground staff, the kitchen crew ..... well by just
everybody involved in making this a memorable occasion, is commendable. The professionalism is a credit to an organisation that is service orientated and works very hard to keep this standard. You have reason to be proud of
yourselves ..... so take a bow all of you. |
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13 October 2008
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Scorgie Party |
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Thank you for your follow up e-mail and especially for the balloon experience on the 13th. It was just perfect and so serene. And thank you to Tracy and the rest of the team for their contribution to the adventure, which will never be forgotten. |
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30 of September 2008
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Patrick Moynihan |
Thanks to you and your team Patrick really enjoyed the experience and will certainly hold wonderful memories of it.
Likewise it was a pleasure dealing with you guys and will certainly call if the opportunity should arise
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30 of September 2008
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Alexander Group |
Thank you so much for making the experience a special one. We all had such a wonderful time and our expectations were more than met. A special thanks to Jani as well for going out of the way to accommodate us
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19 September 2008
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Chesneau |
I trust you are keeping well and I wanted to mention what a fantastic and well organised morning that our client, Christelle Chesneau, and I enjoyed at Skeerpoort on Friday. Breakfast was delicious and staff very friendly and welcoming.
I hope to visit in the near future again and will work on marketing this service to future clients. |
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21 September 2008
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Vincent Carruthers |
Dear Bill, Saturday's flight was a superb experience and Jane and I are truly grateful for your generosity. The tree-top view of the game area and the unscheduled extra time manoeuvring away from the mountain onto a clear landing ground were great bonuses and I was intrigued and impressed by your piloting skills. We have been talking about it ever since and will doubtless be doing so for a long while yet. Thank you for an absolutely fantastic day.
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