Okay by me...

[Flying Trucker]

Goodly morning...

The old girl is off to church with some other nattering nannies and their hubbies.

[patchz]

[color=#000000]It is something to brag about. I could never get a box kite more than six feet off the ground, and then only for an instant. I think they are related to helicopters and not supposed to fly.

[Flying Trucker]

Goodly morning all...

I found the longer the tail on any kite the better it flew.

I also found the higher up you get the box kite the better they fly and they are also one of the most fragile kites to transport or store at home.

Never got into crossword puzzles much Larry, sitting in the two holer the old Sears Christmas Wish Catalogue kept me occupied....
I love the Toy Section...

Cheers...Happy Landings...Doug

[H]

It is something to brag about. I could never get a box kite more than six feet off the ground, and then only for an instant.

I don't think we all got the full implication of that... you evidently haven't tried since early youth... didn't you tell me you're over six feet tall?

;D


8-)

[patchz]

It is something to brag about. I could never get a box kite more than six feet off the ground, and then only for an instant.

I don't think we all got the full implication of that... you evidently haven't tried since early youth... didn't you tell me you're over six feet tall?

;D


8-)

Yeah, I think I was around nine at the time. We really did not have enough yard and too many trees around. But my Dad, who was six feet tall, was helping me. He did not have much luck either.

[Hagar]

Speaking of kites, kite landboarding & kite surfing are very popular where I live. When it's done properly it's like watching aerial ballet. A couple of our local champions jumped over Worthing Pier last year. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1228344/Kite-surfers-leap-pier-death-defying-stunt-Met-Office-warns-weather-WORSE-week.html

[Flying Trucker]

Good morning all...

Thanks for the "Link" Doug...interesting...

Here is a "Link" you all might find interesting...

http://www.gombergkites.com/nkm/hist1.html

Note the Box Kite being raised from a raft by the downed aviators...wonder how many did that???

Now I know what your problem was Larry...you only had a back yard to get your Box Kite into the air....

You should have bought an ocean and a raft....

It is okay Larry...you can tell me to:
Go Fly A Kite Now....

Cheers...Happy Landings...Doug

[ozzy72]

Mini-mod is quite a good kite flyer, I'm building her a new one at the moment that a friend sent me plans for. If the wind is more than about 15mph she should be able to do VERY long jumps with it 8-)
I have to say flying kites with my daughter is great fun, pity winter is upon us and that sort of merriment will now have to wait a few months, but at least the new kite will be ready for spring

[Flying Trucker]

That is wonderful to hear Mark...excellent...

I am sure there will be some nice days during the winter months you two will be able to kite fly...

Cheers...Happy Landings...Doug

[H]

Mini-mod is quite a good kite flyer, I'm building her a new one at the moment that a friend sent me plans for. If the wind is more than about 15mph she should be able to do VERY long jumps with it 8-)
I have to say flying kites with my daughter is great fun, pity winter is upon us and that sort of merriment will now have to wait a few months, but at least the new kite will be ready for spring

It's usually good to be able to enjoyably satisfy your wife -- even if it's when she tells you to go fly a kite!

8-)