Washington
State
International
Kite
Festival
August 16 - 22, 2004
NAFKA Banners in the dunes
WashingtonStateInternationalKiteFestivalAugust 16 - 22, 2004 |
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Sunday Night
Sunday Evening friends: (Standing L-R): Troy Gunn, John Barresi, Asif Zaheer, John McKenzie, Brian Johnsen, Gina Hsiung, Gopal Das and Richard Hurd. (Kneeling): Ralph Resnik, Michelle and Alexa. |
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This is what your vehicle looks like when it gets stuck in the mud and has to be recused. As seen across the street from our motel. |
Asif & Gopal bridling kites for the Manjha challenge. |
Rich shows off his kite for the Kite buidling competition. |
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Monday - Manjha
Challenge 
Asif and Rich are ready to fight with manjha. Gary's still thinking about it. |
Cutting Line Challenge group photo. Standing (L-R): Ed Haynes, Asif Zaheer, Gopal Das, Eric Johnson, Steve Bateman. Kneeling (L-R) Gina Hsiung-scorekeepr, Gary Goodenough, Brian Johnsen, Richard Hurd, Alexa, Johny Hsiung, Michelle, John McKenzie. |
The winners (L-R): 2nd place - Aisf; 1st place - Gopal; 3rd place - Eric |
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Tuesday - Practice & Just Have Fun
Steve C. and Asif practice their skills. |
Charlie bridles his own vented kite design. |
Bruce holds up Manny's vented kite |
Bruce and Charlie have a go at it with their vented kites, while Johnny looks on. |
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Ralph helps Riley with a huge tangle. |
Bruce: "Oops, look what I did to the kite." |
Bruce introduces Manny & Jacob to Steve C. |
Yes!....Jeff was there for a little while. |
Gina models her tiara from Sharon M. |
East Coast Rogues, L-R: Woody, Paul, Jacob & Manny. |
Alexa & Michelle |
Look Joan - Woody's putting on sunscreen. |
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Wednesday - Senior
Skills & Fighter Demos
The balloon that nobody managed to pop |
Bruce trying his luck. |
Chuck's turn at the balloon. |
Senior Skills winners: (L-R): 2nd - Bruce, 1st - Paul, 3rd - Scott |
Master of Ceremonies - Rich uses the microphone for the Fighter Demos. |
One wolf, ready to go.... |
Sheep get their kites ready. |
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Thursday
- Buka Challenge
Steve B vs Eric |
Dennis vs Ralph |
Jacob |
Woody (Scorekeeper - Gina, in background) |
Woody vs Jacob |
Ed vs Paul |
Buka winners: L-R: 2nd - Johnny, 1st Steve B., 3rd - Dennis |
Buka Trophy up close. Small Buka kite, made by Karen, matted & framed. |
Master Builder: 1st - Chuck Kahuna Builder: 1st - Steve B. |
Apprentice Builder winners: (L-R) 1st - Paul, 3rd - Ed, 2nd - Scott Journeyman Builder: 1st - Rich |
Friday & Saturday
- 4th Annual NAFKA World Cup
Sharon C. and Gina (wearing the Official NAFKA crown) |
Steve C. has had his coffee!! |
Friday morning Pilot's meeting. L-R: Steve B., Charlie, Brian, Donna |
Rich vs Chuck |
Dennis tunes his kite. |
AKA Pres. David Gomberg stopped by to watch. |
| Saturday - the downpour
started around 12:30 pm |
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Leaving the field |
Notice the streams quickly forming? |
Stashing wet & sandy chairs, kite boxes, ete in the cars. |
Karen's still smiling even though she's drenched! Visit Karen's site to view her WSIKF photos |
Chuck's truck with soggy NAFKA banners & gear |
