Okay by me...
Posted: Sun Oct 17, 2010 10:10 amGoodly morning... 
The old girl is off to church with some other nattering nannies and their hubbies.
The old girl is off to church with some other nattering nannies and their hubbies.
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Posted: Sun Oct 17, 2010 10:10 amRe: Okay by me...
Posted: Sun Oct 17, 2010 3:28 pm[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.
Re: Okay by me...
Posted: Mon Oct 18, 2010 10:51 amGoodly 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
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
Re: Okay by me...
Posted: Mon Oct 18, 2010 6:09 pmI 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?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.
;D
8-)
8-)
Re: Okay by me...
Posted: Tue Oct 19, 2010 2:22 amI 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?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.;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.
Re: Okay by me...
Posted: Tue Oct 19, 2010 2:57 amSpeaking 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
Re: Okay by me...
Posted: Tue Oct 19, 2010 8:07 amGood 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
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
Re: Okay by me...
Posted: Tue Oct 19, 2010 10:49 amMini-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
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
Re: Okay by me...
Posted: Tue Oct 19, 2010 9:28 pmThat 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
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
Re: Okay by me...
Posted: Wed Oct 20, 2010 4:52 pmIt's usually good to be able to enjoyably satisfy your wife -- even if it's when she tells you to go fly a kite!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
8-)