John Barresi

Thanks for all the interest friends, we've made headway on this subject - stay tuned for details this week, and watch your email or PMs for opportunities to provide support in small ways.

Friggin' awesome day, got a bunch of video done thanks to help from Jason (RAGINCAJUN) and Scott (mystainedskin), as well as a wonderful video interlude flying out over the gulf at sunset... Totally mind blowing day, looking forward to hitting Destin tomorrow for the second clinic! 816b8617cec216e711e8beae728b8aea

I do like the "Got Whump?" theme.

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Hi all, With everything I'm taking on in the coming year, it's become painfully apparent that I need help with the magazine side of things... Fully evidenced by the fact I haven't added a new article in several weeks. Additionally, this will help clear my head to focus more on WRITING more articles and "how to" stuff of my own for the archives. It's not a complicated job, generally takes about 5-10 minutes to add an article (with photos) and we do about 2-3 a month on average - takes NO technical knowledge, if you can use gmail, you can do this. My typical requirements when fielding submissions: - 500 words or more - 6 photos minimum - photos watermarked with photographer - use captions for photo file names (this should all be done or amended by the authors you'd be working with) Sadly, I'm not in a position to pay anyone for this job... But, it is a low-work and high-passion role that I'd love to teach someone, and it's a chance for YOU to help celebrate outstanding efforts in the community by soliciting or uploading good media from others. We use the Wordpress platform, and you can save any new article as a "draft" for me to review and offer suggestions before it goes live to our readers. Additionally, it would also be 100% acceptable (and encouraged) for you to build a small network of assistant editors / field reporters. You'd get full credit on the website, I'd be happy to maintain a free Kitelife subscription for the term of your participation, and I will definitely be able to send a surprise goodie every now and then after particularly strong efforts. If you see a chance for you to make an impact here, please let me know via PM or ask any questions below - thanks so much!

FYI folks, I will have some used Revs for sale during the clinic. Got some kites I can let go, and all funds will go toward bringing our car up to 100% stable condition. Some real treasures, and a few beaters as well - all price ranges!

Buff is AWESOME, I generally use two, so I can "ninja" up, totally covered once I put on the wraparound shades. Great product, and even better via the KiteLife Amazon link!

Ya, I'm a tad surprised to see only one entry thus far with so many creative folks out there... ?

Will def keep it in mind, lots of good friends in that neck of the woods.

List of winners is now up to date as of today.

Not 100% sure yet, depends on whether or not there is another unique opportunity on those dates. WSIKF is always an expensive trip for me, and there is so much to do out there in the rest of the world.

Sorry Nick, this too shall pass.

We're pleased to yet again announce the next prize being given away to our most appreciated supporters, the Kitelife Subscribers - hopefully it will bring a whole new flavor to someone's kite bag in the new year... This time around, a Limited Edition Bay Area Sundowners kite from Level One, this custom kite does not have a retail value that I am aware of... I picked it up at auction several years ago, and have decided it's time to put this treasure into circulation so it can be flown and fully appreciated. NOTE: The kite pictured is the actual prize, only flown 1-2 times, in excellent condition. You can sign up here. Odds of winning for this prize is currently 1/369, and will be drawn on February 1st, 2014! Our thanks (over and over), the very best to you and yours... Let the drooling begin!

Sometime sooner than October, hopefully!

I'm in, pretty please! Got my eye on the wood-topped stake.

OH! Never mind, you are 100% correct Joanna... 14 teams is a good showing, I did a bad job of reading all the post. Back to your regularly sensible programming!