The past year has flown by and it has been a busy one. But I didn't realize it has been a year since I had written anything. And it hasn't been because we haven't been flying anything. There have been festivals and workshops and just everyday flying. I just haven't been writing. So here's to beginning again and hopefully doing better.
http://carolinabeachkiter.com/2020/02/03/where-has-the-year-gone/
The community fly day came with a clear blue sky, a bright sun and an empty beach.
http://carolinabeachkiter.com/2020/02/11/what-you-do-when-you-cant-fly/
This past weekend was the weekly kite club fly. While the weather was great, the wind was nonexistent. As it has been in many Sundays past. And so this is the routine for a non-wind day.
What A Kite Flier Does….
The NC State Parks System turned 100 years old this year. Fort Macon State Park, our local kite flying field, had a huge celebration by re-creating the Siege of Fort Macon. The re-enactors were everywhere, including where we usually fly. They enjoyed watching us fly kites and we appreciated the work they put into the re-enactment. It made for a special weekend for all.
We've Been Invaded
We traveled to Florida to attend Kitemania South. The weather didn't cooperate all that much but the company was great. We brought light and medium wind kites and, of course, the winds were "blowing a gale". And then there was the rain. We're planning on going again next year. Hopefully we'll have the right kites and better weather.
This Is Not A Festival
For the second week in a row, the weather is not cooperating with those of us who just want to fly kites.
https://carolinabeachkiter.com/2022/01/24/the-weather-is-just-not-cooperating/
The weather for the weekly kite club fly was once again unfavorable. So instead of flying we went to the kite shop to visit with other flyers and see what was new. The problem was there was something new and I ended up taking more kites home with me. Check out the following blog link to find out what is new in my kite bag.
The Problem With 'Hanging Out' At The Kite Shop
This past Sunday was the last Carolina Kite Club fly for 2015. It turned out to be one of the best days we've had in quite a while. Temperatures were above normal and the winds were light to moderate as the day wore on. It's not often we leave the house at 10:00 am and don't get home until sunset. Good weather, good flying, good friends and some new flyers joining us for the first time. So here's to the beginning of another year full of more friends and more flying.
The Carolina Kite Club was asked to put some color in the sky for the Earth Day Celebration at Fort Macon State Park. Unfortunately, strong winds made it unwise and unsafe to fly kites on the beach that day. Although some did try.
The Earth Day Celebration
Extreme heat calls for extra care and that is why we are taking the Cool Cabana with us to the beach each time we fly. All it takes is one day of over-exposure to the heat to make us come to this conclusion. And it seems the heat chases away the wind. But being stubborn, we got some kites in the sky
The Cool Cabana and No Wind
The Mile of Hope is a weekend away for families who have a child who has cancer. The children get to spend time on the beach, playing in the sand and flying kites. The Carolian Kite Club members put on a show of kites in the air and help solve any kite flying problems that may occur.
The Annual Mile of Hope Kite Fly
This past weekend was the 31st Carolina Kite Festival at the Sands Villa Resort in Atlantic Beach, NC. We had no idea how this one would be attended as Hurricane Florence hit us hard and many people are out of work and out of their homes. Also, many of the hotels and condo units were damaged which made accommodations in the area harder to find. But it didn't deter most of our regular out-of-town flyers.
The 31st Carolina Kite Festival
In between the colder days, we get to the beach to enjoy the winter sunshine and fly whatever kites we can get in the air.
https://carolinabeachkiter.com/2022/01/13/squeezing-in-some-flying-days/
It's raining on the Outer Banks of North Carolina and it looks like it will be a while before I get to do some flying. So I just have to think about the last couple of times and enjoy the memories.
Reflecting On Kites While Watching It Rain
I has been over a year since I've told any tales about our kite flying. There are various reasons - the pandemic kept us closer to home, the weather didn't cooperate, had other things to keep me occupied and I was just too lazy to sit done and write. So I'm going to try and pick it up again.
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At last, I'm finally caught up with our flying days. And with the new additions to our kite bags. Yes, I said new additions. Take a look and enjoy.
Playing Catch-Up III
