OK, in the winter we had the OOBE Field Chili Run- (we ate chili) now, how about after we ate the chili, we have the "Thunder Run" this summer?
Actually, the name implies the fact that we could wind up dodging short, late afternoon thunderstorms but that's when we get our wind this time of
year--about 2 - 6pm.
After reading Phree's account of getting zapped by the bar and tingling feet, I'm thinkin' the more the merrier. (this way MY odds of getting hit will
go down...)
Pool, Cooler full of beer, hot dogs on the grill are all about 15 minutes away after we get fully cooked.
At the polo field, "OOBE Field", Aiken SC.
Throwing this date out:
July 24 & or 25?tridude - 15-6-2010 at 06:28 PM
25th for me.....wifes b day is the 24thmougl - 15-6-2010 at 07:12 PM
SOOOO wish I could make this!!!! you guys are a blast to fly with!Hardrock - 15-6-2010 at 11:32 PM
K I'll check on the 25 also.pokitetrash - 16-6-2010 at 05:34 AM
I'll be there both days so either day to suit your schedules.Hardrock - 16-6-2010 at 10:32 PM
Dang I was looking at June. Yea we might be able to make both days.Hardrock - 23-6-2010 at 11:21 PM
Whats up guys? Is it just the 3 of us? LOL.
I'm gona bring this to the top everyday when the time draws near. Maybe get some more peeps interested.acampbell - 24-6-2010 at 04:59 AM
I'm in I'm pretty sure...tridude - 24-6-2010 at 05:29 AM
"did we sit by and do nothing when the Germans attacked pearl harbor",
"lets do it"...............................................:duh::duh:pokitetrash - 24-6-2010 at 05:42 AM
It'll be HOT but it will seperate the men from the boys.
I wish I still had my RV. THIS boy misses the AC unit, gernerator and fridge!! So we'll have a tent and a cooler instead.. .tridude - 24-6-2010 at 05:55 AM
you can use my Slingshot for sunblock.........................:duh::duh: hey I thought Id say it before anyone else does..................BeamerBob - 24-6-2010 at 06:59 AM
Everyone can take turns pumping it up! :oHardrock - 24-6-2010 at 07:39 AM
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Originally posted by BeamerBob
Everyone can take turns pumping it up! :o
Can't touch that, couldn't you just blow it up? Hmmmm,,, Pokite? Can you help out? I mean with a compressor or something.pokitetrash - 9-7-2010 at 05:31 PM
Folks, sorry to say duty calls and I have to travel for work unexpectedly on the weekend of the Thunder Run, July 24 & 25th. DAAAAAAMMMMMNNNN!!!!
Don't let me not being there stop anyone from coming if you're an Aiken Kite Club member or meeting one there. So far everyone who said they would
come is a member, so as long as one is there (land use agreement) anyone is still welcome . I plan on having a Fall meet up there anyway so if your're
not interested in burning up in July, fall is great winds at OOBE. Hardrock - 9-7-2010 at 10:44 PM
Sorry to hear, pokite... but if others still make it out, we are planning on it also.
It will be hot, thats fo sho.wannabekiter - 10-7-2010 at 09:19 PM
do how'd you guys manage to get such an awesome field anyway? I'd try and make the 3 hr drive but I think I have something planned for that weekend
already pokitetrash - 11-7-2010 at 07:45 AM
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Originally posted by wannabekiter
do how'd you guys manage to get such an awesome field anyway?
I got lucky about 12 years ago and struck a deal with the owner of the unused dairy farm. He let me start a R/C plane club for $1000 year rent. We've
been flying there ever since and the property has been sold 3 times since with each owner happy that someone was there to care for the property and
prevent illegal dumping. I approached the current owner with some pictures and an explanation of what Kite Buggying is and instead of a turning me
down he asked if I could jump in the air with them and I said "Well... yea... but I wouldn't do anything like that on your property..." and he said
"Why Not?"... And the rest is history. He does require a signed waiver from anyone flying therte and from "Aiken Kite Club" for his protection.Bladerunner - 11-7-2010 at 08:32 AM
What is "Aiken Kite Club" ?pokitetrash - 11-7-2010 at 09:01 AM
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Originally posted by Bladerunner
What is "Aiken Kite Club" ?
Aiken Kite Club is the very loose organization I put together so we have a governing body, as loose as it is, to provide the landowner peace of mind
that we will be responsible for all kiters using OOBE Field. Anyone can join, its free, just need to fill out the waiver form which I give to folks
who want to fly at OOBE. A new member needs to meet with a "club" member out there for the first visit to be shown around and how and where to fly
without interacting with off limit areas , horse riders, etc.Hardrock - 21-7-2010 at 11:03 PM
OK,,, trying to get some idea's for the weekend.
Wondering if anybody is going to the OOBE field and what days?Hardrock - 22-7-2010 at 11:32 PM
HELLOOOO,
Looks like record temps with no wind. But if anybody is going to show, let me know.tridude - 23-7-2010 at 06:29 AM
that 115 degree heat index forecast has me thinking H20..............................pokitetrash - 23-7-2010 at 05:39 PM
Sorry this is turning out to be a bust guys... Let's replan for cooler weather?Hardrock - 23-7-2010 at 09:05 PM
Good idea pokite. I think I'll be neck deep sitting on a life jacket with a cold one.
this summer? 
