Popular Post John Barresi Posted February 12, 2019 Popular Post Report Share Posted February 12, 2019 Hi all, I’m not actively broadcasting this across the community but the core group of folks here make KiteLife what it is and have been so kind to our projects over the years so I wanted to share some personal news, hopefully providing a little insight into my absence from many active discussions here. After a little over nine years, my wife and I are separating - still a lot of love, but we’ve struggled for a long time now and our two characters together just aren’t working for either of us... With this in mind, I’ve been spread fairly thin emotionally while we’ve been working our way through what’s next. I won’t air laundry here except to say there are no villains involved, we just need to evolve our situation and I can’t quite swing the long term expense of two separate residences (theirs and mine) so I am currently working to find an small affordable RV for myself like the Itasca Spirit, which actually fits into my long term goals of being able to do kite tours on and off through the year, as well as being able to stay in Portland and maintain sufficient time with my son - I’m close to having what I need to make all this happen, but I may be putting some old kite treasures up for raffle or sale over the next few weeks to cover the difference so keep an eye out for that! ✌️ Life ebbs, flows and continues, my son is still well cared for by us both, so we move forward with our heads held as high as possible while we find our way. Please, consider all this with the kindness it deserves and try not to contribute to gossip - all that needs to be known by anyone outside my family is said here. ❤️ Thank you all for your patience and understanding of my varying output / input while life is under construction, but everything else should be business as usual and as always, this is your home too. 🙏🏻 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riffclown Posted February 12, 2019 Report Share Posted February 12, 2019 I wish you well John. Please just let us know how we can support your efforts. 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Klaiber Posted February 13, 2019 Report Share Posted February 13, 2019 Love and support my friend. Sent from my iPhone using KiteLife mobile app 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SparkieRob Posted February 13, 2019 Report Share Posted February 13, 2019 Hey brother,Respect and mad love mate.Sent from my SM-G950F using KiteLife mobile app 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chook Posted February 13, 2019 Report Share Posted February 13, 2019 Best wishes and keep safe fella. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne Dowler Posted February 13, 2019 Report Share Posted February 13, 2019 The best of thoughts as your situation resolves. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkey Posted February 13, 2019 Report Share Posted February 13, 2019 Peace and love from me. *hugs* 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiteKouple Posted February 13, 2019 Report Share Posted February 13, 2019 Peace, Love and Blessings John [emoji1317]Sent from my iPhone using KiteLife mobile app 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cerfvoliste Posted February 14, 2019 Report Share Posted February 14, 2019 [emoji176]Sent from my SM-T380 using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
makatakam Posted February 14, 2019 Report Share Posted February 14, 2019 I wish all of you the best. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edmond Dragut Posted February 15, 2019 Report Share Posted February 15, 2019 i am sorry to hear this and i hope the best for all three of you 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve SLF Posted February 15, 2019 Report Share Posted February 15, 2019 Sorry to hear this news. Hope things work out well for all three of you. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Barresi Posted February 16, 2019 Author Report Share Posted February 16, 2019 Picking up this little treasure tomorrow morning. 1990 Winnebago Itasca Micro Spirit... Roughly 97K Just 2 owners before me All major service receipts since 1990 Rebuilt engine, tranny and starter Clean CARFAX She’s nearly 30 years old, I’m already anticipating some work ahead although she has all the telltale signs and records of having been cared for quite well... Looking forward to a crash course over the next week, regardless. 👍🏻 First priorities are to replace the propane tank and get a generator / solar combo to tend the RV battery, also have to have a kite cabinet / case built for where the “activity cabinet” sits in that diagram (currently empty floor space). Already tapped into (and visited / confirmed) an excellent Boondocking site on an old couple’s homestead about 30 minutes south of Portland, as well as securing RV storage to swap my car and RV in and out of as needed depending on what I’m doing (traveling or not). ✌️ 1 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Breezin Posted February 16, 2019 Report Share Posted February 16, 2019 Sweet rig but I have to ask. DOES IT HAVE DORTS??? If not will they be custom fitted with your kite closet? What are you going to call it? It is a cool little booger.Calling it Booger might be a little gross though.Ooops wait it's "cool little bugger". Never mind. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Barresi Posted February 16, 2019 Author Report Share Posted February 16, 2019 It’s the #Djinnebago, of course. Going for license plate KYT 4GE. 1 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elliot51 Posted February 17, 2019 Report Share Posted February 17, 2019 hi John, I know you don't know me yet but wanted to express to you my thoughts of concern for you and hopefully send ya a little of my strength and peace to help you get by in your time of struggle. very sincerely, elliot51 A.K.A. jim krynak. oberlin ohio. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ACrop Posted February 19, 2019 Report Share Posted February 19, 2019 Sorry to hear your news. Sending you and your family a telepathic hug. While the situation is sure to be tough the amount of thoughtfulness and concern for other that you bring to everyday life is sure to help you all come through this as well as can be managed. There is enough space in my driveway to park your KYT 4GE if you ever need a spot to stop in Maryland. Sent from my Moto G (5) Plus using KiteLife mobile app 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Barresi Posted February 25, 2019 Author Report Share Posted February 25, 2019 Updates! https://www.facebook.com/1357938423/posts/10219104585069677?sfns=mo 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Barresi Posted February 25, 2019 Author Report Share Posted February 25, 2019 https://www.facebook.com/1357938423/posts/10219111125913194?sfns=mo 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Breezin Posted February 25, 2019 Report Share Posted February 25, 2019 Looks like you guys worked your butts off 🍺.Your new ride is going to treat you well.ENJOY !! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Barresi Posted March 6, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 6, 2019 Hi all, just popping in for an update... All the RV repairs and upgrades are holding strong - also put in new carpet, replaced the battery and a failing master brake cylinder, having a 2-way alarm put in today... Pretty much the last thing to fix is the shower, a couple of small cracks and some recaulking. In the meantime, I’m sort of scattered to the four winds with my various divided worlds: 1 - the family’s apartment (Luca’s home and some office tasks) 2 - the RV life (night parking, fill, dump, etc) 3 - my storage unit (other office tasks, RV storage) 4 - my father’s home (visits and parttime night parking) 5 - and of course, lots of upcoming travel by plane (storing RV, etc) Basically, draw a big skewed rectangle over all of Portland and that’s my map from day to day at home... No real efficient way to slice it all up, but I’m doing what I can. I’m not complaining, I’ll find a rhythm with all this but I wanted to inform everyone as to my status, and hopefully preserve the ongoing patience and support shown by all of you during this significant transition. Fly happy, fly well! ✌️ 7 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Breezin Posted March 7, 2019 Report Share Posted March 7, 2019 5 hours ago, John Barresi said: Fly happy, fly well! ✌️ The 1st part of that ain't no sweat.2nd part? TRYING!!!!!!!!!!!! ☮️ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Barresi Posted March 7, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 7, 2019 Like I always tell my TKL teammates... Quality of effort is first, results come secondary. 👍🏻 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjay Posted March 7, 2019 Report Share Posted March 7, 2019 Wow that is a lot going on. Sorry about the the separation and the living situation. The cost of living is tough these days. I do a lot of boondocking also. 4x4 truck and canopy so lots of off road stuff. Hard to find good areas near Portland and not be city camping. I keep thinking there should be a way to improve the financial opportunities in the kite business so it could be a solid career choice for people, which would get more people involved, and drive the financial side of it. I was thinking trade schools for kite making, and competitive flying. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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