| Monday was a beautiful day.
Michelle and I walked to the Post office to purchase
post card stamps, then we visited Anna Lena's for
some of their delicious fudge.
From there we strolled down Bolstad towards the
beach to see the vendors setting up their wares, and
we stopped at the "Official" WSIKF booth to get our
souvenirs. I had to get my favorite Beach Blaster,
Michelle a snow cone and a sugar/cinnamon Elephant Ear.
(All those traditional food stuffs everyone has at
WSIKF each year) .
On the way back to our lovely "Penthouse" suite
at the Arcadia Court, we popped into the kite museum
to say hello to Joanne M'Clary
who was manning the desk.
We browsed through the Japanese Kite collection. |
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Doesn't she make a lovely octopus? |
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| Tuesday -- Rain
It rained, and rained, and rained.
Nothing to do but make more kites and
visit with other fliers who were anxious to fly.
Johnny was out testing a kite in the motel parking lot
in between the rain.
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Tues. evening most of the fighter fliers gathered for
Pizza at Chico's.
Yummy pizza and great company!! |
L-R: Chuck Durst, Johnny, Mike and Karen at Chico's |
| Wed. (more of the same) - - Rain!
That meant more friends dropping by to visit during the day, and finally
a chance to fly at the Indoor flying event from 4-6pm.
Johnny took Steve Childers (it was Steve's first time) to fly indoors,
and Steve was hooked! Although I didn't see it, I heard all about
Johnny's exhibition "slam dunk" into the basketball hoop with his fighter.
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The Canadians visit our humble dwellings.
L-R: Pierre, Mario, Johnny & Sharon Musto |
Steve Childers and his new kite.
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Another of Steve's kites |
Johnny testing a little indoor kite outside during a break
in the rain, while Mario and Pierre watch |
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| Thursday - Buka challenge - 10 am Rain or Shine.
We all head to the fighter fields. Just our luck, as we get out of the
car, here comes that talked about sleet. Can you believe it?? We are soaked
before we even get the umbrellas out, so we hop back into the car. Once
the rain lightens, we try it once again.
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Wind meter
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Winds were gusting anywhere from 15 to 27 miles per hour when I looked
at the readout on the wind meter.
It was spooky to watch the dry top sand move across the wet sand in
waves. |
Michelle borrowed the rake to write her name in the sand |
Brian rolled over this unique chair |
| Now for the 3rd annual Buka challenge
"Competitors will be divided into two groups", announces Dennis.
"Our previous two winners, Bruce and Johnny, will start off flying,
'King of the Hill' style, and fly against a group of fliers, the last man
standing in each group will advance for the fight-off".
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Bruce chatting with Rick Miller and Randy Shannon |
| Both Johnny and Bruce lasted through several fliers, but unfortunately
neither could hold onto their "hill".
Eventually, Tom Humphrey and Mike Coons were the two remaining fliers.
Now for the fight-off.
It was exciting to watch them battle it out.
Mike Coons won the final point. |
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Brian helping out in the field |
Mike flying against Chuck |
Paul Peters (green jacket) flies against
Chuck (hidden behind John McKenzie, judge)
Mitch Anderson (standing in back)
helps as a line judge |
Chuck & Dennis judging the match
between Mike & Tom |
The Trophy made by Dennis
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1st place: Mike Coons
Runner-up: Tom Humprhey |
Gina with Johnny and Mike, Mitch in the background |
David Tan, Mike & Johnny |