Penny Lingenfelter

The crazy ladies of Long Beach, WA ordered some. I hope they have them and will be flying them as mermaids in one of my skits. BB Penny

Yesterday I took my new gps and my new van filled with kite toys and headed over to the indoor fun fly in Edgewater. Dick Curran (The man who looks like Rip Van Winkle) was there flying large single line kites. Toby was there working the wren pretty good. I'm not sure how much time he's had on it, but he had great control and was flippin that kite around. Jerry Cannon, from 2 time winning World Cup Team, Cutting Edge, was there sharing tips with Toby and the guys. Scott Davis, and Mary and Don Ostey were there to share their support and fly a little. Scotty's healing. Georgean Curran was busy spinning some yarn on a portable spinner. I know I'll get it wrong if I try to discribe it, but it was the Snow White spindle twirling away.. She enjoyed watching the patchwork Genki she had made to fly outside floating around the ceiling inside. We all did. Dick had made a silver mylar single line kite by Don Ostey.. the Platz Glider which he flew wonderfully, with trailing silver tails, but Dick admitted Don Ostey's kite was more stable. I forgot to pick up Don's kite, but I believe Dick. Here is a link to video of him flying one of the kites. Toby picked up the indoor Rev. and he was flying 360's, and reverse up launches and turns after just a few minutes. I told him, every time you go back to it it gets easier. I didn't say it was simple. Where would the challenge be? Toby is a teenager who we will see going to the dark side in the future. The fun fly was an opportunity to do some visiting, share a kite and practice a little. I was working on a move, the Agitator, and it really wasn't quite enough room to practice it w/people and kites around. I'd like to get at least 4 spins out of it and I run out of room.. or body streatch..arms behind me(?) or something... which is why I was practicing it. The Indoor move, the Agitator, is when you spin that Revolution kite in full 360's spins or pivots.. right.. left.. right -left... at the same time that you spin your body in 360's right left right left.. By the end of the 3rd or 4th move I'm "EEEEKing.." ~ little scream that escapes my lips when I know that if I pull those lines back just a little bit more... or try to turn that foot/ankle a 1/4 of a move more... I'm going to~ fall on my butt! Still it's so much better then letting a cuss word slip out. Now, I've got to go work on that move with some space. BB Penny ~ who did get lost with confidence with her gps.

How what where? lol I have a few on <myspace.com/penny_lingenfelter> Glenn said the quality where he put it was not good. Thanks for the offer, I'd be up for it. BB Penny

Nice stack.. great multi kite throw. BB Penny

I'm sorry about the repost, but I think I put this in the wrong place. That and I'm just so excited about having some better video on line. I can take it out of the indoor post if needed. I'm going to post over The Alma Pilot so his new video will be seen. BB Penny Slower Rev flying. Penny's Mystery Ballet http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=6465609089383270023 Kite Fairy Demo. It's missing the voice over.. I think the sound must have been down... so it starts:::: Have you ever seen a kite fairy? http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-6592665475602400591 Lincoln City, OR Indoor Kite Festival: http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=786986055037678677 BB Penny Lingenfelter ~who finally has a little video on the net she's ok with.

Kewl, We are so glad your getting older Ben. Don't stop, ok. BB Penny

It would be great to see you in March. You added a lot to the show Scotty.. You make the slow roll look soooo stone cold solid. The silver tail is awesome. Hey, you taught me that move!! I get tickled when I thnk of all we'll be able to do with that reverse overhead in the future.. slide it back and forth and circles while you pull it over. I was playing at sliding it left right and I like the way it looks.. I'll have to accent it more. Hey~ Making it look easy takes a lot of fun practice. How is your back doing? Lam looks like he's doing ok.. I'll bet he misses you guys a lot. So you should come out. Well, I better go write some emails. BB~ Penny ~ aka Ha'da Cometera - Kite Fairy

Thank you Mario, I'll bet there are a lot of indoor flyers out there I haven't seen yet, and plenty like you that are improving. Enjoy and thanks for the kind words. BB Penny

Hi Penny I will check the Kite Fairy video and see if I can fix it. Glenn Hey Glen, I don't think it was you. The sound man accidently had the sound off, I think. I'm not sure. But it seems like I remember thinking. hmm.. didn't hear the first part. No worries... I'm so tickled you got it on there. BB Penny ~ who feels like peter pan.

Hi everyone, One of the Festivals is looking for new fliers. They are trying to keep their expenses down, so few if any airline tickets will be granted, is my understanding. But they do provide other amenities. They asked for a list and contacts. Would you please message or email me your email addy, location, and kite skills if you would like me to put you on the list. I know I can message you, but this would sure help. Amy, I told them you should be a show in, cause you'd room w/ monk.. they asked what a monk was. lol Hope to get some emails from you guys. Tristen, this means you too. Lam... people keep telling me they can't find you. Tia gave me your email, so I'm sending it to Brian Champie and Jim Streely. Keep an eye out for their email and please let me know if you don't hear from them. Tks. BB Penny ~excited at the opportunity for new flyers to show their stuff.

Tks. John, I know your busy.. busy busy... lol We've missed you. Hey Rob, go indoors with your quad.. all the kites are fun, but I think we have more freedom with our Rev's inside. The indoor kite is certainly the easiest way to go. If you fly quad outside, you won't have any problem, it will just take time and practice to make it look easy. Some of started with a 1.5 and it works, but much heavier. Short lines.. 10 -15 ft. 12 ft. might be a good start. Every two feet changes the fly style of the kite. Stack them, single handle them.. learn to fly 2 at once. I'm still working towards that..and your younger, so you have lots of time. BB Penny~who luvs flying those Revs.

By street clothes in the topic description, I mean I'm not wearing one of my many costumes. Dave (Geezer) had to tease me, but I think it might have surprised him when most people said they had seen me fly in regular clothes. Slower Rev flying. Penny's Mystery Ballet http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=6465609089383270023 Kite Fairy Demo. It's missing the voice over.. I think the sound must have been down... so it starts:::: Have you ever seen a kite fairy? http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-6592665475602400591 Lincoln City, OR Indoor Kite Festival: http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=786986055037678677 BB Penny Lingenfelter ~who finally has a little video on the net she's ok with.

Fixed the name in the last few post. Here is the last video Glenn put on. How can I thank that family? Slower Rev flying. Penny's Mystery Ballet http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=6465609089383270023 You might have to cut and paste it to get there. Thanks again Glenn! BB Penny

Tks Glenn, Never mind I found it. I couldn't get it on my mp3 player and I did the other one.. For some reason the voice over in the beginning of the song didn't come through. Not on the video, but on the sound system. I think the volume must not have been turned up, since the voice over a few seconds later works. So the video starts.... Have you ever seen a Kite Fairy? http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-6592665475602400591 I have kite fairy on tape from Long Beach. Will bring DVD to Arlington. Glenn

Hey Glenn, Did I see this video? Where is it posted at? BB Penny ~who did have fever and might have dreamed she saw it. I have kite fairy on tape from Long Beach. Will bring DVD to Arlington. Glenn

Thanks Glenn, It wasyou. I really appreciate it. Does Rachel have an e in it or not? BB Penny

Winters always seem a little quieter. There's just so many forums out there and not enough time. The revolution kite forum is going strong. I'll stay here and meet new people and send them over to say hi in there. BB Penny ~who can't keep up with the forums.

Thank you John/Kitelife and Rachael and Family for the video. One video is the cat/hat routine on short-short lines.. good for a crowd of kids around you. One video is the mystery ballet at Arlington last year. No tricks, just fun flying. For Penny Lingenfelter Indoor Flying Kite Flying video go to <www.myspace.com/penny_lingenfelter> Look under my videos. John probably has these on kitelife somewhere too. I'd like to add the kite fairy, and the last mystery ballet at Camas in the future. We'll see. Rachel does a great job video taping. I like the view from high up, too. I'd like to see some video from below so you can see my view. Rachel, have you ever video taped from a laying down position? BB Penny

I've been sick for a couple of days. It never fails, if I get overloaded. Which I try not to do, I get sick. It is just a cold, fever kind of thing. After a few days of sleeping, it gave me the opportunity of working on my music. I have got 2 new routines edited -seamless... Yeah!!! In addition, I fixed the 8 seconds of blank time on the cat n hat! Yeah.. The "USA Tribute 2008" sung by our future leaders... kids.. and Mermaids yes, Mermaids.. I really love this routine. I picture Lady Mermaids flying kites on the field.. to Kid Rock singing "One two, one two buckle my show... swish...swish... swish... swish... Who's that lady with the fishy tail? ITS A MERMAID! It is oh, so cute.. The song shifts to "Mermaids" from Playing For Change.. I've not seen the movie, but the song is dedicated to my Grandma and everybody over 50 years old. It's slow and melancholy and sings of not letting go of our childhood. It's a beautiful song. The kids will come in during this song, I plan to have little mermaid costumes ready for the kids in the future. They will fly butterfly's, fish.. jellyfish would be kewl. We should have a jellyfish making class. I have a few other ideas up my sleeves to add to the routine. The next song is "Under the Sea" Reggae style. The kids can bounce and fly and paint a panorama picture of kids, colors and kites and lots of smiles. Then we will lead the kids off the field for a group picture to the "It's A Mermaid" song again. I'll try to have a few pirate costumes for a few kids that might not want to be a mermaid but want to be in it. That will be my second routine this year. So we won't see it early, as I have to make the costumes. Yuk.. I'm thinking wrap around or elastic waist, with a split off mermaid tail w/ a loop to hold or put on wrist-Dropping it optional. After many years of licensed day care, I've learned to make things Penny Proof.. aka kid proof. I have got the kids kites on their way. This routine will be for indoor and outdoor. The USA Tribute should be ready by March, or April. I have kites coming, and about a dozen red/white/blue hats, streamers, etc. This routine gives the kids the chance to fly and march around on a field, feel a part of the festival and a part of America. It makes your heart swell with pride for our country. This is another indoor and outdoor routine. Arlington, OR may give me the opportunity to use this routine. The indoor is like next weekend. We will go show our support for the Mayor. I find if someone is mad at me, it's usually because something else in their life has upset them. The same with politics.. If their screaming and upset over something insignificant, something's not going their way. Oops.. lets not talk religion, sex or politics.. kites~it’s all about kites. There is a rumor of a new kite festival in Merceds, CA. Keep your fingers crossed... I've not been there... yet. I was going to have to miss the Kids Expo, but they changed the dates and they accommodate me. Keep us kitefliers in mind for festivals.. Special City events. too. We're talking tako kichi, Kite Crazy….we'll fly anywhere. BB Penny ~looking for mermaids.

Nice~ BB Penny

Thanks Baloo, I'm thinking I'm going to have to be very good to deserve all this good news. BB Penny ~Still excited over the chance of grandchildren... in the future... lol

I should pick up my van tomorrow. Woo Hoo. It's a kite toy box. Silver E150 2007 new. There is lots of room for kite life. It's got cruise control. This is a big thing in a cargo van and hard to find. It's got a cage locked door from the front to back~nice. I should be able to secure my kites in here with the right precautions and sleep at night. Now, I'll be so glad when tomorrow is done and I have it. ~ The most van for the best price. They are putting a step on the driver and passenger door, but not the slider. lol :)I can just picture myself in 10 years waiting for passerby's to help push me up into the van. BB Penny ~who'll be ready to fly when ever she wants.

I"m sorry, this so has nothing to do with kites.. But it colors my world. My weekend was awesome.. kids and kites.. grandkids and kites. I found out my son is wanting to have a family, so things have changed in his life. Woo hoo, I'm going to be a grandmother again~ someday. lol Then we found out my daughter and her family our getting orders to stay here for 4 more years!!! Woo hoo!!! It's was so hard to know they would be leaving in 6 months. I'm very blessed to have them staying here. Now, do I rethink my van for seats for the grandkids? Naaaa~ Maybe not. My daughter will just have to learn to drive a cargo van. I'm looking forward to having a kite toy box, changing room, hotel... My cheap RV. I hope you all get such good news. BB Penny~ wondering what she'll do with all that space on the side of the van.. Advertise kites maybe?

We'll keep our eye open for such a space. Wow, our first trip down to the Windless Kite Festival in Long Beach, WA and the woods were unbelievable. Between Ramond and Aberdeen it almost looked like little tornadoes had touched down. Not just droves of large trees snapped in half from the storm, but trees layed in swirls as the wind whipped them in all sorts of directions. It must have been a hell of a storm. I can't wait to go back. BB Penny