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Wills4th
Joined: 17 Sep 2003
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Location: USA VA Waynesboro
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 Posted: Wed Nov 10, 2004 12:53 pm Post subject: MKS Kite Building Retreat - February 18-21, 2005 |
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I am interested in the MKS retreat because it is one of the closest to me.
When is the next one?
What is the format for the event? How many classes, how many students, etc.?
Who organizes it?
What is the cost to register?
What kind of accomodations are available? and where?
Who has been before and what was your first trip like?
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kiteguy
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Joined: 15 Sep 2003
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Location: USA - Kansas, Overland Park - Near Kansas City
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| Posted: Wed Nov 10, 2004 1:10 pm Post subject: Re: MKS Kite Building Retreat |
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| Wills4th wrote: | I am interested in the MKS retreat because it is one of the closest to me.
When is the next one?
What is the format for the event? How many classes, how many students, etc.?
Who organizes it?
What is the cost to register?
What kind of accomodations are available? and where?
Who has been before and what was your first trip like?
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AND, are there hotel room costs? If so, would anybody be interested in sharing to split expenses?
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KiteSquid
Master Kite Builder
Joined: 29 Aug 2003
Posts: 3505
Location: USA Virginia King George
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| Posted: Wed Nov 10, 2004 1:31 pm Post subject: Re: MKS Kite Building Retreat |
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I will let you know when I recieve info on this event or if you PM or e mail me your contact info I will forward it to the originazers to get you on the mailing list, or you can look them up in the AKA directory. I will not put other persons private info out on the net.......
Lots of questions....
| Wills4th wrote: | I am interested in the MKS retreat because it is one of the closest to me.
When is the next one? |
It is NORMALY held over Presidents day weekend, so in 2005 it will be Febuary 14-16 but I would recomend arriveing on the 13th to set up and socialize
| Wills4th wrote: | | What is the format for the event? |
The event is held in a hotel in Maryland, Near Washington DC.
| Wills4th wrote: | | How many classes, how many students, etc.? |
Everybody is in a large confrence room and there ususlay is 2 major projects, one of which is ususaly lead by an instructor from out of the area.
| Wills4th wrote: | | Who organizes it? |
Jon and Karen Burkhardt
| Wills4th wrote: | | What is the cost to register? |
One Million Dollars. Seriously, I dont remember the cost....
| Wills4th wrote: | | What kind of accomodations are available? and where? |
It is held in the confrence room of a hotel, the last few years it was at the Four Points by Sheraton Bethesda but it may not be there as I have not gotten the info for this year's event.
| Wills4th wrote: | | Who has been before and what was your first trip like? |
I have attended several times and I go back every year as I learn so much!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! and I get to see great kite buddies like CJQ and SteveF sets up and sells parts for the kites.... aslo Valerie Govig shows up and sells kite books!!!!!!!!!
| kiteguy wrote: | | AND, are there hotel room costs? |
Yes if you want to sleep somewhere.......... They do lock up the confrence room at about 11:00 or midnight so you are forced to get some sleep.
IIRC rooms were about $75 per night and they waved the $5 per day parking fee.
| kiteguy wrote: | | If so, would anybody be interested in sharing to split expenses? |
I normaly share a room with Paul LaMasters to save a few $$$$$$ If you are flying into the area from Kansas, let me know and I will try to find you a ride from the airport to save a little $$$$$$$ I would recomed Dulles or as an alternate there is also National and BWI but it is further away.
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KiteSquid
AKA TakoIka
AKA Harold
King George VA
P.S. Yet another post by the Squid.....  Doesent he ever shut up???
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stevef
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Joined: 27 Aug 2003
Posts: 1425
Location: USA PA ALLENTOWN
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| Posted: Fri Nov 19, 2004 4:44 pm Post subject: |
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Check out the new Maryland Kite Society WEBSITE for more info on this years reteat.
Special presenters for 2005 include:
Normand Girard, and his unique artistic expression of asymmetrical kites.
Andy Selzer, fighter maker and pilot extrodinaire, with a no-sew fighter.
Drake Smith, with a wonderful bird variation.
Steve Ferrel with the Kite Studios supplies and tips.
Other surprise presentors, door prizes, and raffles.
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KiteSquid
Master Kite Builder
Joined: 29 Aug 2003
Posts: 3505
Location: USA Virginia King George
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| Posted: Wed Dec 15, 2004 1:28 pm Post subject: |
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Some photos of two of Normand Girard's kites have been posted....
I am ready to go!!!!!!!
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KiteSquid
AKA TakoIka
AKA Harold
King George VA
P.S. Yet another post by the Squid..... Doesent he ever shut up???
P.P.S. The wind is like the air, only pushier. |
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ndcmpc
Joined: 18 Dec 2003
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Location: Norfolk, VA
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| Posted: Fri Dec 31, 2004 11:14 pm Post subject: |
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Another question. Site says the dates are 18-21 Feb. Is there a more detailed agenda available? Does it begin on the morning or afternoon of the 18th? What time on the 21st does it finish? Or are those arrival/departure dates with all the classes on the 19/20?
I am not certain the form on the website is working. I sent my contact information a couple weeks ago and have not yet heard back.
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Norfolk, VA
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KiteSquid
Master Kite Builder
Joined: 29 Aug 2003
Posts: 3505
Location: USA Virginia King George
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| Posted: Mon Jan 03, 2005 9:08 am Post subject: |
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The Friday thing is usualy just to get everybody settled in and cozy!!!
Pizza for dinner ususlay.....
Call Jon and Karen Burkhardt to see if your info was recived.
Jon's contact info is in the AKA Electronc directory!!!!!
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KiteSquid
AKA TakoIka
AKA Harold
King George VA
P.S. Yet another post by the Squid..... Doesent he ever shut up???
P.P.S. The wind is like the air, only pushier. |
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KiteSquid
Master Kite Builder
Joined: 29 Aug 2003
Posts: 3505
Location: USA Virginia King George
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| Posted: Fri Jan 14, 2005 8:42 am Post subject: |
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The MKS retreat is now open for regestration.
The form is avaiable HERE
My check is alread in the mail!!!!!!!!!!
Lots of fun!!!!!!
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KiteSquid
AKA TakoIka
AKA Harold
King George VA
P.S. Yet another post by the Squid..... Doesent he ever shut up???
P.P.S. The wind is like the air, only pushier. |
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stevef
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Location: USA PA ALLENTOWN
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| Posted: Tue Jan 18, 2005 10:01 am Post subject: |
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heads up!
If you are planning to attend the MKS Retreat, TODAY (JANUARY 18 ) is the last day to reserve your hotel room at the discounted rate.
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KiteSquid
Master Kite Builder
Joined: 29 Aug 2003
Posts: 3505
Location: USA Virginia King George
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| Posted: Thu Feb 17, 2005 2:24 pm Post subject: |
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Well, the big show starts tommow and I am going to pack the SquidMobile tonight!!!!!
Roll Call!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Who else is attending?????
People who do not frequent the fourms that I know will attend:
Paul LaMasters
Dave Ashworth
Bill Bigge
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KiteSquid
AKA TakoIka
AKA Harold
King George VA
P.S. Yet another post by the Squid..... Doesent he ever shut up???
P.P.S. The wind is like the air, only pushier. |
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