Penny Lingenfelter

Hey Scotty, You've got a strange magic~ lol Good article and video. We really enjoyed watching it. See you soon. BB Penny

Hey guys, I'm enjoying the INdoor Rev. But there are somethings the 1.5 does easier. An example is an arched overhead.. a simple 180, tip to tip. Tracking across on tip. 3:00 to 9:00 The Standard Revolution 1.5 did this with ease indoor in no wind. The smaller, heavier sail helped. You have to work the INdoor a little more because of the depth of the sail. But I don't want to work my kites to much. *Is Rev going to take a closer look at the Indoor soon? I enjoy the Indoor, but if there's going to be changes..well... I don't want to start customizing old kites. lol j/ kidding. Seriously..though, can it be improved on? BB Penny

Geesh. I didn't even look for updates this year.. and no banner.. never mind.. I'm caught up now. Way to go Monkey. looks like everyone had a great time and the N.W. fliers did good. Mike, Jen, Dave, Amy, John, just to mention a few. BB Penny

Whidbey Island.. Here is some video, and there's more of the competition which was truley inspiring. Thank you for the video Fumiko! Whidbey Island. Marjorie and Allen Taylor still appear to be the head worker bees behind this festival. Even the rain coudn’t stop it from being a great destination for kitefliers and on-lookers .. it just sort of .. well you know.. rained on us and the kites.. Hey, it’s Washington State.. wait 5 minutes and it changes. Rainbow country! Actually, Whidbey Island is considered part of a banana belt and gets less rain then the surrounding North West. It’ really unusual to get rain at this festival. It's so sad to say there were only a few blue clouds.. And little to no wind. Seriously though , It Did Not stop the flyers and new people from flying in it. It just slowed them down. I had to point out that I’m not the only crazy kiteflier out there. People flying in misty rain and no wind ~ now that’s crazy. One person told me that they expected to find nothing when they drove to see a kite festival and there we were. We were their kind of people. Hmmm. I did something I'd never done before. I let people cut down some of my old lines to short lines to fly their rev’s in light wind and get an idea of what the indoor will do. Several people took the short lines home. The Rev Indoor is not difficult, lets see if they discover the same thing. I did spend some money on the bag raffle and did well. An “I Love AKA bumper sticker”, buggy back and bag, Pendleton bear flying a kite shirt, a flower wind sock, a dinosaur kite for Ayden; ohh and a wine bottle of M & M’s from Dieppe that the Kings had brought back- Minus the wine. (Sorry, Rory). I didn’t put a ticket in the REV II bag, augghhh-- but I wanted to. I wonder who won it? The Whidbey Island kite festival holds one of the largest bag raffle’s around and they have amazing kites, clothes, tools, toy’s and just incredible items in it. Patty L. made the kewlest dolls and donated them. The Barnes family always add wonderful items many from Japan and other places. Just a plethora of possibilities. There were truly amazing items in it. Oh, and the catered dinner was awesome. I wanted to activate my family right of being a “Thorton” and have a large piece of chocolate cake first. (Having desert first is what Thortons do.) But then I’d have to adopt everyone and there would have been a mad dash to the chocolate cake.  It was one of the best banquet dinners I’d had in some time. On Sat., one woman said, “I have to shake your hand.” (and she did) She said her little girl’s eye’s popped when she saw me in costume and *poof* kites became a way to express herself! Her parents had recently started flying kites and she told her parents repeatedly she was bored and did not’ want to fly. Till Sat. night she whined.. I wanna go home~I wanna go home. Entering in my Genie costume with *new harem pants held her attention. She flew any kite we’d give her afterwards. Her parents teased her and asked, Do you want to go home? Oh No! On Sunday, they came back and she flew my UFO and the rev’s. Her mother said they had been looking for an interest for her but she simply did not like anything. She likes to sing and play around, but that’s a tough outlet with so many people out there with nice voices. I really think the thought of expressing herself with a kite really changed her outlook on kites. I’ll bet we see more of them in the future. Perhaps singing and flying. Huh, Zoe? It was wonderful to be at Whidbey Island and see Island IQuad, and the local N.W. teams and fliers. You should check out Whidbey Island Kite Festival. There is plenty of camping and lodging, indoor and outdoor flying. I highly recommend it. Now check out the competition video below. BB Penny From Fumiko~~ Also I posted other indoor kite flyers video at the competition as well. If you know who they were, please send the link to them. Link: Thank you. -- Fumiko Kurose-Bretzke

Awesome video Wen, What a shame about the lines. We all know that one. Thanks Litsong. BB Penny

Santa Cruz’s 2nd Annual Kite Festival was a huge success. It started out with no wind, so indoor flying practice paid off again. The event was a fundraiser for the families of the Children’s Hospice. I was out on the field with tears running down my face as I listened to the stories of some of the children and the families struggle for hope. Children with life-threatening illness had designed logo’s on t-shirts and bracelets that they sold. I purchased a t shirt that says "Dance whenever, wherever, forever" and was a little dancing girl's dream. The hospice organization encouraged us to perform random acts of kindness when we wear the items. We fliers had the opportunity to help raise money for the Hospice with their new, “I spot Compassion” campaign. The Kitefliers and the public responded well to kites and a good cause. I think it was Mark Lummas who gave Santa Cruz’s Mayor Coonerty a kite lesson. The mayor then proclaimed Sept. 13th as Fly a Kite Day in Santa Cruz. It was all for such a good cause. Large figure Kites and hard playing kite wranglers surrounded Brian Champie in the big kite field. The colors in the sky were so vibrant and varied it was hard to find the sky behind it. They offered the public the opportunity to hold a line and feel the powerful pull for a $1. What a neat idea. We’ll have to promote this a little more. It’s not as easy as it sounds with all the large kites and line in the area. The public has to be kept back behind the roped field and taken in one at a time for safety’s sake. Some of the fliers were long time performers like Team’s To Much Fun and Airzone. Danny and Mark flying pairs. Dave Sabalino buggying like a dream in deep soft sand on a small field. That was very tricky. Arnold S. was there to play with his family and the audience. He led some Rok battles with audience participation. Great entertainment and challenging not to cut a kite during battle so close to all the amusement park rides. No worries though. They didn’t tell them to cut, but to rather to only pull each other out of the sky. What a kite combat! The running of the bols had everyone laughing and calls for a rematch at the end. It was great seeing some of the California kite gang again and meeting some new faces. We even enjoyed a late barbeque with some of our sponsors. It offered us a nice opportunity to share our gratitude for all they did. People told me Santa Cruz had recently been voted the Best Resort in the World by someone and I believe it. The amusement park is large enough to be comfortable even with large crowds. The wooden roller coaster, bumper cars, and long list of rides; the arcades, and plenty of food right on the sunny California beach. You better believe it. Some people found benches on two stories of boardwalk and some people throw blankets down on the sand. It was perfect for kitefliers-their families, tourist and locals to enjoy everything the Santa Cruz boardwalk has to offer. I don’t think I want to tell you where we ate breakfast. It was scrumptious, but a small cafe.. I don’t want the line to be any longer then it already is.  You’ll have to ask Sue and Darrin Skinner. Keep an eye out for next year’s dates for the Santa Cruz, CA 3rd annual kite festival. Come and help us to Entertain Angels for a good cause. BB Penny

That was awesome video. Looks like you guys were having a good time. That's how my kite flies to music. To bad the music isn't for young ears. BB Penny ~Who can't have the music up for the grandkids to hear. lol

That sounds good Spence. I'm up for it. An indoor Rev. II? Someone else was just talking to me about that. I should have one here somewhere. Now we need Camas on the calendar. BB Penny

Hey T, We talked about you all week. In Santa Cruz, Ca, In Lousiville, Kentucky and on Whidbey Island, WA. Even those crazy Kanuks from Canada mentioned your name. It must be nice to be recognized by so many people that are appreciative of you. Thank you for all your sponsorship. It doesn't go unnoticed! BB Penny ~ who can't wait for Lincoln City Kite Festival and Camas in October.

2008 Ryder Cup in Louisville, Kentucky. We did it! Scott Weider and I were about 120 ft. from the stage on the left and right side. (Me- USA and Scott -Europe) The crowd of 30-40,000 stretched on forever on a gorgeous day. Scott and I were in metal pens 15 x 25 ft. to keep them back with 2 microphones set at about 6 ft. with us.. People were shoulder to shoulder leaning and even sitting on our fences. hmm, they were not there at practice. I told myself they would be fine because Scotty had stood there for me and he was 6ft. tall. Hurricane IKE left Kentucky in a mess, and even though Scotty tried to convince me that there would be no ground winds due to the crowds, he did not convince me. The wind was coming from 3 different directions and there was a fear that kites would be cut from the program. We worked harder then I've ever worked before. On the field early and getting back to our hotels for bed between midnight and 1:30 AM. At practice, I would toss the kite out and it would get thrown back in my face, so I'd spin and toss it the other way and it would come back to me. I think it was the ugliest wind I've ever performed in. When we launched for our part of the song.. Sing with me.. sing for me hear.. The singer had the curtain go up behind her and a large orchestra surprised the crowd. Now, quite honestly, we didn't see this. Personally, I didn't even see the crowd looking at us till we were done. I didn't dare take my eyes off of my kite for one second. Scotty gave us confidence that we could do this and we did! I felt like I was flying two feet off of the ground when I was done. I did it and it wasn't ugly.. and Scotty... I didn't tell you.. lol At the end before the final up/down landing.. Dream.. onnnnnnnnnnonnnn onnn onnn.. what was I going to do with that wind from front and back? Even side to side wanted to come down in my face. I went up and did my 360 overhead spin.. Arms laid out, kite overhead almost in an axel... *Take that California judge that said your hands have to be at your side, so your not flying right. hmmp Whatever it takes. I'm looking forward to working with that awesome group of flyers again.. What a wonderful motley crew we were. On the way there I looked around the plane from Huston, I tried to figure out who the five people joining me would be.. Lets see.. Lego? Valentine? Spider Monkey? HighJinz? And one other.. Blake? Jim? Hmm.. There were a few people.. dreadlocks, funny hats, tattoo's.. and smiles! I think it was the smiles that made me think, this must be them.. I passed up a note that said,"Guildworks?" There were more smiles and nodding heads.. and I settled back in my seat knowing I was going to have a great adventure..and I did. Thank you Lolly, Rev, Guildworks and all! BB Penny ~who better get ready for work and back to reality.

Theresa, if you weren't already my new best friend, you would be now. I'm going to bed and will post when I can see the letters on the computer. Lots of fun despite the rain and no wind at Whidbey. Yeah,... there were crazy kitefliers flying in no wind and rain. BB Penny ~who was only one of the many.

Whidbey Island's Kite Festival is today and tomorrow. They have **Indoor flying tonight too. Come try it, or just watch. It's very easy to find. If you get off of the Keystone/Port Townsend Ferry on Whidbey Island just turn left it's about 1/4 of a mile on the right on the parade grounds. Camping and hotels are available. Come get a free Revolution lesson, or join in my skit. BB Penny ~Who will be prepared for sprinkles. Here's some indoor video. Have you ever seen a kite fairy? The voice over starts: Have you ever seen a kite fairy? http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-6592665475602400591 Lincoln City, OR Indoor Kite Festival: Fun for everyone. http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=786986055037678677 Slower Rev flying. Penny's Mystery Ballet http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=6465609089383270023 Hot Tricks shoot out competition: http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-1009485866837776506

Where are you at? I'll have a Super Blast at Whidbey Island this weekend. BB Penny

I'm sorry Mike, I should have posted about it. It certainly is not to late to go. There is camping and **indoor kiteflying ** Sat. PM. Come try it. I'll be there giving lessons and demo's. I'll be there tired from Santa Cruz and Kentucky, but I'll be there and there will be laughter in my field. I've got to catch up the new events on the calendars that I know about. (Lincoln City and Camas) If you take the Keystone ferry, go left 1/4 of a mile and there it is on the parade grounds. Come on Mike.- Curtis.. you and Andrea too. There are hotels for those that are not up to camping. The forcast says sprinkles periodically w/ 30 % rain. That's not much! Carol, Rich and all those club memebers, I hope to see you there! BB Penny ~Who will have Rev's and UFO to play with.

We saw it in Kentucky.. when the tv wasn't flashing out from Hurricane IKE problems. I don't know what the reporters said, but you guys looked marvelous! BB Penny

Awesome, I love the pictures of Samantha and Ben Lummas with me Mouse. I might need to beg a copy. It was fantastic.. BB Penny ~who's been awake for 23 hours.

I just flew in from California, and man are my arms tired. lol Really! I started the festival off with no wind.. so I can blog in here. We had such a fantastic time in sunny Santa Cruz, CA. Voted best vacation spot in the world. We helped to raise money for the children's hospice. The Mayor declared Sept. 13th National Kite day and vowed to work hard to continue the festival. The sky was filled with color thanks to Brian Champie, John, Brian B. (who got teacher of the year) oh, and all the other big kiters, wranglers, etc. Jeanette and Mark Lumas, Brian Champie, Team airzone, Brian, Darrin Skinner, (who sometimes pretended to be Susie Skinner) Fransisco, and I'm so tired I can't come up with the 4th member. Amy Doran was my roommate. hehehe Arnold S. played on Roks with the audience. There were serious flyers and serious prizes. Dan B. and Mark. Ben Lummas flew too. He's so cute! John Gillespie and others helped with the bols. Dave S. put on a wonderful buggy display.. He can stay on 2 wheels forever. Sandra and Miguel even came out to play. Mikey did a great job as M.C. Paul worked here and there and played here and there. They all helped with setup and take down. I look back through my magic kite (If you don't have one, you should get one) and saw George, Pat, Mike and Mary, And I met Jason and Eugene. Wally and Skylar were back~thank you ~ to help kids kites. Tracy and Jeff Erzin did a wonderful job putting this together with the help of city volenteers like Virginia. They had us on the field by 7 AM.. it was nice being ready in plenty of time. We hob nobbed with some of our sponsors at a barbeque which gave us all an opportunity to thank them. Ron Desjorado, Amy, Arnold and I found out that we don't have to be flying kites to have To Much Fun. lol Or drink or anything else. Awww.. what trouble makers!! I've got to get up in a few hours to fly to Houston and then Kentucky.. Hopefully the airport in Houston won't have any issues after Hurricane Ike yesterday. Here's to a wonderful kite week for all. No spell check. Must sleep. Did I mention we're flying at the Seattle Seahawks 1/2 time Dec. 21. And ESPN Thursday, you'll see kite fliers! Cheers. BB Penny ~who needs to be up by 4 AM. Thank you sponsors and worker bees!! It was fabulous. [

That's right, Penny will be flying her REV at "Ryder Cup" Golf tourney, Opening Ceremonies in Louisville KY so the Golf Channel should as well, Looking forward to seeing the Kites over the Falls! good luck, Tues, IQUAD. I 'll be watching Rock EM ALL And Scott W. too! Scott.. shhh.. we're not suppose to say what we're doing..lol Hopefully no golfers will come in here. Well, you know what I mean.. See you tomorrow Scotty.. BB Penny

That is so awesome! We'll look for you. We might be on ESPN on Thursday, Sept. 18th around 1 pm and 2 pm. They might pan on us. BB Penny

You might have a better chance if you take a few to the stores, send them email with picture and have some ready. Good luck. BB Penny

It's time! Except for Pacific Beach.. which I won't be able to make and Whidby Island, which I have every intention of being at to give free kite lessons and indoor demo''s. Oh, and Santa Cruz's 2nd Annual Kite Festival next weekend, which I'll be at. It's now time for Indoor kite flying!!! Or at least indoor practice. I'm ready.. actually.. I'm beyond ready.. My wrist, my elbows, my rotary cuffs are feeling the burn. I've been in the gym that last couple of nights working on short lines. I should only fly for an hour but I've been over my time limit. I'm joining Scott W. Lisa W. Peter L. Glen D. Mark R. and a handful of other fliers in Kentucky in two weeks for a * surprise* production with Guildworks. No, I'm not flying Deca's.. though I can after about 1/2 hour of practice. But I'm flying my beloved Revolution. I was told the area would be 15 x 25 ft. and me being me.. I'm FreAking out. I pulled some chairs into the raquetball court and put them 15 ft. apart... It's less then 1/3 of the raquetball court. I called Scotty and we know very little at this time, but with two days of practice ahead of us we're not worried. It's so funny.. I'm picturing people crowded around our 15 ft. Scotty, who's flown around and over people more then me, is picturing 12 - 15 ft. of line to play over the crowd in his beautiful slow fly style. I'm picturing under 10 ft. of line and flying fast to the music. Especially the 2nd half of this awesome song. I've been hitting it at the gym, learning the music and getting an idea of how to fly and keep it over people's heads. I tell you... I'm FReaKing. lol Scott assured me I had nothing to worry about. He is so sweet, he told me I could do it.. I thought about it and I guess it's been some years since I've actually wacked anyone with the kite. I'm not worried.. just over excited. Since I have no idea what length lines and style they will need I'll bring everything from 6 ft. to 15 ft. The event will be internationally televised. I just can't post what it is. Flying a kite is so much more fun then jumping out of a cake. BB Penny ~whos looking forward to the last outdoor events before reeling her lines in to the shorter lengths for the indoors. Have you ever seen a kite fairy? The voice over starts: Have you ever seen a kite fairy? http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-6592665475602400591 Lincoln City, OR Indoor Kite Festival: Fun for everyone. http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=786986055037678677 Slower Rev flying. Penny's Mystery Ballet http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=6465609089383270023 Hot Tricks shoot out competition: http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-1009485866837776506

With the bridle, or without.. that's up to you. Don't take your bridle off, hook right up to the kite throught the vertical caps. You probably don't want to go any shorter then 12 ft. to start with. I always say every 2 ft. flys different. 12 - 15 ft. is probably a good starting point for no wind flying. Litsong, you tried the lines under 12 ft. It's fast isn't it? BB Penny. for 10' to 12' is that still for outdoor? and i assume fly with the bridle still if it's that short or not?

Hi, I have been through all kinds of head phones. The buds won't stay in. My favorite is the kind that hass the hook around your ear to help hold the bud in place.. Or a hard set that fits behind the neck and over the ears. Try 30 ft. and 10 to 12 ft. for short lines. Everyone has their own preference. BB Penny

Are you flying to music? That will help give you ideas too. Bb Penny