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Our First Fly Of 2019

After missing the New Year's Day kite fly on the beach, we made it out this past weekend for our first kite fly of 2019.  Our First Fly Of 2019

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A Week Off

After the busyness of kite building and kite festivals, we took a week off and went on a vacation. A Week Off

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And The Wind Blows Again

Just like the Carolina Kite Festival this past weekend, the winds were high for the weekly community kite fly.  But I did get to fly my new Peter Lynn Kite Show during the week. And The Wind Blows Again

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The 31st Carolina Kite Festival

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  

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A Hectic Week

The community kite fly this past weekend was canceled due to too much wind.  But my week only got busier. A Hectic Week

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Finding Time To Fly

I really hated missing the community kite fly.  I also hated the thought of not doing any kite flying at all. Finding Time To Fly

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Missing A Good Day

Fort Macon State Park is open.  Although the fort itself is closed because of damage from Hurricane Florence.  The early report concerning the weekly community kite fly was encouraging but we couldn't verify the information because we weren't there. Missing A Good Day

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After The Storm

After spending the week cleaning and removing debris, I was looking forward to a community kite fly as a means to get away from it all.  Unfortunately, Fort Macon State Park is closed.  For how long, we have no idea.  They are doing damage assessment and repair and have to see how much beach remains after the storm. After The Storm

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All I Wanted To Do Was Fly

The community kite fly day has come and gone.  An unwanted guest showed up and caused a cancellation.  The guest's name -- FLORENCE.  Hurricane Florence brought two days  of high winds and three days of rain.  And evacuations and curfews which kept us from the beach.  All I Wanted To Do Was Fly

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I Hadn't Realized

Things in life distracted me and I hadn't realized that it has been two years since I wrote anything.  To those who were following me, I sincerely apologize.  The good news is we haven't stopped flying our kites.  I Hadn't Realized

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We Want To Fly!!

We've broken the record for the longest streak of extreme heat in our area.  Needless to say, we haven't been flying in quite a while. We Want To Fly!!

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The Cool Cabana and No Wind

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

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A Hot Independence Day Weekend

We celebrated Independence Day with a kite club fly of red/white/blue kites.  There was a large variety of kites in the sky which made quite a show for people on the beach and people touring Fort Macon.   A Hot Independence Day Weekend

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Happy Father's Day

Father's Day was a beautiful day to fly kites, lower temperatures, lower humidity and higher winds.  But not too high.  And we had some new kites to fly.   Happy Father's Day

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Kite Flying Withdrawal

It is dangerous to not fly kites for a while.  Withdrawal often leads to acquisition.  In this case, a large acquisition. Kite Flying Withdrawal

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Memorial Day Weekend 2016

Because the holiday weekends on the beach are the ultimate crazy, we don't plan on flying much.  This Memorial Day tropical storm Bonnie threw in an additional curve in everyone's plans.  However, there still was an indoor kiting program to present during the holiday which kept kiting on our minds.  A short fly was in order after the crowds left. Memorial Day 2016  

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Another Dreary Weekend

There wasn't much flying going on the past week.  Mostly because the weather wasn't cooperating.  Sheer stubbornness had a couple of kites in the air.  That and the chance to spend some time with the grandchildren.  As you can see, we're starting them out very young. Another Dreary Weekend

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Reflecting On Kites

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

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The Annual Mile of Hope Kite Fly

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

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It's A Beautiful Morning

It was close to a perfect day for flying kites.  Lower winds, warm temperatures and sunshine (at least for a while).  And a chance to fly some new single line kites and try out the Reflex. It's A Beautiful Morning

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