Sunset Beach weekend of Nov 10

wow, 2 events on the same weekend, at the same beach. dude you are the man. I plan to be there at the other event so I may try to show at this one also.

3-Days Out....

I'll let you know...like 3-days from the event...LOL...
That's about as far ahead as I can plan without domestic duties trumping my plans...but I'm sure the wife will appreciate the early warning shot off the bow...

Stocking up on double layer long underwear and Gortex..and a massive investment in RIPSTOP.....until then... :P
Maybe some interesting things will happen before then (nudge) Jeff...(cough)...

At least it's not a long drive...for me anyway....



BTW - What's the "OTHER" event that's supposed to be happening??

I posted this up early to give people time to plan ahead.It won't be a sure thing for me until I see the weather report a few days ahead.But if the beach is in good condition and the weather looks good I'll be there.

BTW-There is no other event,only a fool who posted the same event twice,once in the wrong section

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Originally posted by crazyherb Maybe some interesting things will happen before then (nudge) Jeff...(cough)...

I can only hope also, but does look good.

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Originally posted by buggeyed BTW-There is no other event,only a fool who posted the same event twice,once in the wrong section

It won't happen again, right? I think I did it once to. I was looking forward to 2 events, would be cool to join them together.:wee:

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Originally posted by sand flea Chris (C1) i wanna see Herbs 24m too!!!

"Chris (C1), Are you guys trying to start something south of the border

I dont wanna see Herbs 24m, I want to fly it. I think the one he's getting is slightly used.:P

Hmmmm ,

I have a feeling I will be desperate enough to take the drive ? I'll keep an eye on the weather as well.

This sod farm ?

How many hours from Van ?

Won't it be soaking wet ( now ) by then ?

Hotels?

We are NAPKA. would we need a practice permit ?

Are they OK with ATB ?

Wind? Predictable ??

:bigok:

Alvord keeps looking interesting and then I think about 28 hours drive time ?

I will have to call and see what the wind is like this time of year. It gets rather calm late fall early winter before the snow flys by on it's way from the pass to Idaho. The beach would be a better bet.
I will call and double check. If any Canadians show up at the sod farm then it will have to be a NAPKA event, if it is me and my friends then no permit is needed.:P The owner is a great guy, he has a buggy and kites so he would welcome us with a big smile
The sod farm is about 160 miles East of Seattle, just shy of 3 hours and over Snoqualime Pass, which could be a mess this time of year.

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Where in the world have you been? Eating crumpets with the Queen? Figured you gave up the states for a long walk off a short pier. So are you back now, or chit-chating from afar?

Yeh, I'm back. Not a lot of crumpets, but some good ales with locals. Had a good walk at West Sands beach in St. Andrews. Locals there aren't as hard up for flying as we are, no one about. Did have coffee and a good conversation with Rodger however..

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The sod farm is about 160 miles East of Seattle, just shy of 3 hours and over Snoqualime Pass, which could be a mess this time of year.

My point, in bringing it up. I'm already on this side.

I'll keep Sunset on my radar. Wife has to be in Seattle on Tuesday the 13th. Sod farm looking better.

Bladerunner did mention Coupeville, in another post. been there haven't flown there. We are talking about Whidbey Island right?

Ok....now...LOL!!

Hey now...Read the topic!! LOL...
Sunset Beach Weekend...(Long Pause)...

If you want SOD FARM start your own thread!!
LOL... (I keeed, I keeeed)...

I'm still doing my anti-rain dance....(wife says it resembles some sad version of N'Sync Bye Bye Bye)... :o

My wife said we are going, rain or shine, wind or calm, we are going.
Then she asked me if the weather isnt any good for bugging, "what are you going to do?" I have one kite with a double dose of Kite-refit on it, just need a rain coat and I'm good to go. Maybe need to do a stop rain dance

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Originally posted by bigkid I have one kite with a double dose of Kite-refit on it, just need a rain coat and I'm good to go.

This is a big part of why I want to get down.

High wind and I can test the Flysurfers treatment .
Low wind and I can test the Aurora wet.

I kind of like the idea of you BK being there to see both of these virgin ( ish ) flights ! Nobody can call it like the BK ! :wink2:

So a BIT of rain won't be welcome but won't be scaring me off.

OK, so I will do the wind dance to,

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OK, so I will do the wind dance to,

Please, do it in the privacy of your own home.

Unless the mountains dump a huge amount of snow I'll be there. Then I go skiing.
Where are you staying Jeff?

Test flights

Fletcht, I am staying at Buds. They have Chinese food next door

Crazyherb, still waiting on things. Don't know how to say, I want it, please send it now, I have cash, any other way but, I WANT IT, PLEASE SEND IT NOW, I HAVE CASH. I was told I would have it in time to deliver it to you on the 10th.:dunno:

I just picked up a set of 135cm skis with a sweet quick click system for adjusting to boot size . If any of Y'all are into it, bring yer boots and give " sandski " a try ! :duh:

Offer does not come with any promise toward your safety! But I'm happy to risk MINE !

The Aurora also arrived and will be there for everybody that wants a shot at it !

Judging by tides I will be there Sat + Sun. Leave here Fri night.

Bring your Long Johns . It looks clear but cold so far ! :wee:

What are the beach approaches like ? Any I should avoid with a basic car.

Oh no...skis...LOL...
Just watched the video the other day...of the dude kite skiing on the beach..
What a tease...I think my knees are already barking at me...
Wonder if there's any yard sales on boots this weekend.

Now I'm really looking forward to the event...even if, just to watch!!

Just got back from hawaii to find everyone is headed down to Oregon . Get the green light from Mrs.Slide and now i'm packing for the beach and not like the beach i was on last week Will be there thursday till sunday ,see you all there.

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Originally posted by dirtslide Just got back from hawaii to find everyone is headed down to Oregon . Get the green light from Mrs.Slide and now i'm packing for the beach and not like the beach i was on last week Will be there thursday till sunday ,see you all there.

Great to here. Having only 2 Kens is like Larry and Curly showing up with No Mo' !

Seat warmer ..... Now that is one thing you haven't put on your pimped out bug. I give you 1 week to invent one !

:smug:

P.S. From the little experience I have had trying to get motion over resistance like these skis it is my core muscles that are my weak point. I am confident I can down wind it like crazy. Holding a line will be amazing and the real challenge ? :puzzled:

looking at heated motorcycle vest right now!!! Thanks for the idea Blade.

No go for me...

Hope the weather is good for you all. Nice to get a late season weekend in.

Hopefully you don't have 5 meter winds though... Wouldn't want Jeff missing his kite that still out on a pass. :piggy::piggy::piggy::piggy::piggy:

Ron

It'll be there, I'm bringing it with me!

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Originally posted by ChrisH It'll be there, I'm bringing it with me!

You may want to ask Jeff if you are allowed to put it in the hands of a Canadian?

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Originally posted by Bladerunner Quote: Originally posted by ChrisH It'll be there, I'm bringing it with me! You may want to ask Jeff if you are allowed to put it in the hands of a Canadian?

First you have to undergo a background check, be finger printed, show 2 pieces of ID, leave a cash deposit in USD which is non refundable, and lastly you will be fitted with an ankle monitor.
After you fulfill those requirements, I will make a decision based on whether the ball and chain will fit around your neck.
I will hold off on the bomb vest for now

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Originally posted by bigkid Quote: Originally posted by Bladerunner Quote: Originally posted by ChrisH It'll be there, I'm bringing it with me! You may want to ask Jeff if you are allowed to put it in the hands of a Canadian? First you have to undergo a background check, be finger printed, show 2 pieces of ID, leave a cash deposit in USD which is non refundable, and lastly you will be fitted with an ankle monitor. After you fulfill those requirements, I will make a decision based on whether the ball and chain will fit around your neck. I will hold off on the bomb vest for now

We deserve that but at least Jeff's not bitter ! ;-)

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Originally posted by Scudley anybody looked at a wind forecast. Weather looks OK, but Sailflow's wind forecast for OR coast looks like garbage. Around home sailflow's record is that they seldom underestimate wind. Their predictions are for like 4kts or less.and mostly from the south. S

didn't look at the wind forecast or the tide table or the weather report. As long as the wife said we can go, WE GO.
If we can't fly, we can always sit on the beach and drink a cold or hot one, and tell each other lies and tall tales, we can be a legend in our own minds.:P;
I will at least get some pics of the new Big Kid Kite Stakes I have developed. They cost about 10 bucks each, but shipping will be much more than they are worth. But they are cool.

Windalert

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Originally posted by crazyherb I use WindAlert and it does look like SW...and super LIGHT on Saturday with Sunday picking up as prefrontal stuff blows in...then we proceed to GET WET!!

this got me laughing, I use WetAlert, I just hold up a finger make sure you lick it first, what ever side is colder is the side the wind is blowing from.

A more high tech solution is the use of Styrofoam weather worms, throw them out in the yard.
If they are wet, it is raining.
If they are all white, it is snowing.
If they seam a bit dry and crunchy, it is sunny out.
If they are not in the yard, it is windy.

Wind Buddies

Too bad..

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Originally posted by ChrisH I'm having second thoughts. The wind doesn't look real good, especially for my kites lol. I'm thinking I might want to save my money for a time when the conditions are a little better for my gear.

some of us do have a few big kites you can barrow for the day or weekend, my kites now come with a timer connected to the explosive device in the handles, just be sure to return them before Sunday afternoon, it would be a bit tricky loading up your new bug with out any hands.

Now just a little wind, please...

Peek out my office window (from just across the river from Sunset)...pretty and CALM....





(SouthWest wind dance in full effect now) Shake it!!

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Originally posted by Scudley today the wind did not blow, it sucked. S

Wouldn't you know it... It's blowing back home

Sorry...

What's this??

Looks about right to me?

In case someone posts any pics of me dancing or of the sand ditches, it's all a setup, it wasn't me, I had nothing to do with any of it.

It was nice to stand around and tell stories and lies for the day. I know I had a great time.

A bad day at the beach is better than the best day at work. Wait a minute, this is my work.
A bad day at the beach is a good day at work. Yeah thats what I meant to say.

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Originally posted by Scudley Nice video Big Kid. Great choice of music; are you trying to give a little culture the group? Sort of like adding yeast to the wort when making beer. How many rods did you guys break? S

I don't listen to much music anymore and I have no idea of how to get some with out paying. So if youtube is willing to give it for free and it is already there, it's a no brainier. Besides, I didn't recognize any of the bazillion songs and artists that were listed except a few of the oldies. But you are correct, our group needs a bit of culture.

Gerald broke only one tube and it was the ferrules so it will be a easy fix.

Would have been a great day for the kite drags, but nobody had the nerve to try it out.
I was talking to a couple that decided NOT to do a downwinder and put his kite away, but asked about the small foils we fly. I showed him a 2m NPW on just bridle and handles. Bad Move, butt scudding at 35mph is very hard on the jeans. But what a rush, so I guess I am the winner, the world champion, the best in the west, the undefeated champ. I am the Mohamed Ali of Kite Drags. just glad I stopped before I ended up with this:moon:
Think I will hit the trophy shop later today and have a big 4 foot high trophy made up. I am the Greatest..

Ha Ha,

Gerald is famous for hanging on and getting the best of it after we have left ! Way to go Buggeyed!

Any time spent on the beach with the the Oregon crew is worth the ride. Sharing a cottage was fun ! It wasn't a great weekend of flying but still a lot more fun that I would have had hanging around here and cursing the weather !

C'ya all in the Spring !

:bigok:

That was a fun weekend,it was great to meet up with everyone on the beach on Sat. Sunday was quite the storm .There were two foot high sand drifts on the approach the next morning.
As always Sunset didn't let me down and I got my 4 hours of riding in yesterday.I'll post some video once I get it edited.
A great weekend and we'll see you in the spring.:bigok: