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stevef
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 Posted: Sun Oct 02, 2005 12:35 pm Post subject: 2005 AKA GRAND NATIONAL CHAMPION |
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well, well, well..... I have BIG news to report to all forum members. The American Kitefliers Association has a new Grand Champion.... and WE now have a Forum member to whom I can finally award the elusive fourth star.
I was very excited to hand out this award last night.... scroll down:
The new 2005 AKA Grand Champion is our own Cliff Quinn (CJQ) and his 12 point Double Star!
With the same kite he also took home:
CELLULAR KITES - FIRST PLACE - 34.54
HIGHEST SCORE - STRUCTURAL DESIGN: 9.75
HIGHEST SCORE - FLIGHT: 9.15
MEMBERS CHOICE
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Congratulations Cliff, It felt great to give the awards to you. And thanks for all your help throughout the week... 
Other forum members also won awards, so watch for future postings coming soon.
As a reminder, you can view over 400 pictures from the competition HERE
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boxkites
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Joined: 29 Mar 2004
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Location: New Zealand
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| Posted: Sun Oct 02, 2005 12:47 pm Post subject: |
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Well Done Cliff  
We are so fortunate to have such talents amoungst us.
Give that man a siiiigar!
Robert
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EBGB
Master Kite Builder
Joined: 29 Nov 2003
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Location: USA Washington Kent
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| Posted: Sun Oct 02, 2005 12:55 pm Post subject: |
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Way to go Cliff!
I had you picked from Steve's photos!
We are soooo not worthy. 
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Grant L
Kite of the Year 2004
Joined: 16 Sep 2003
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Location: USA IN Indianapolis
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| Posted: Sun Oct 02, 2005 1:34 pm Post subject: |
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 Congratulations Cliff !!! Great job and I've seen the kite in person and agree !!! |
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kiteguy
Kitebuilder of the Year 2005
Joined: 16 Sep 2003
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Location: USA - Kansas, Overland Park - Near Kansas City
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| Posted: Sun Oct 02, 2005 1:41 pm Post subject: |
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YAHOOOOOO!!!  Atta boy, Cliff. And to think that someone had to push you into entering into the competition! 
And for that, Thanks, Steve.
Not only that, I heard that Cliff was one of the class presenters at the convention as well.
You had a busy time, Cliff!
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Progcraft
Kitebuilder of the Year 2004
Joined: 29 Sep 2003
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Location: Calgary, AB, Canada
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| Posted: Sun Oct 02, 2005 1:59 pm Post subject: |
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WOO-HOOOOO
Congratulation Cliff!!! Awesome!!!! Great kite and I'm very happy for you!! 
Like I said in that other thread, I got to see your kite fly too
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MarkS
Joined: 08 Sep 2004
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Location: Sackville, NB Canada
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| Posted: Sun Oct 02, 2005 2:05 pm Post subject: |
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WOOHOO -- Congratulations Cliff!
It was a pleasure meeting you here in Dieppe, NB. You are a true gentleman.
(I can attest to Cliff's fine judgement on matters of barbequed steak too... ) |
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PeterB
Joined: 24 Feb 2004
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Location: UK, West Yorkshire, Leeds
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| Posted: Sun Oct 02, 2005 2:53 pm Post subject: |
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From the photos it looked like you had some stiff competition which makes the achievement even greater. Congratulations Cliff from this side of the pond.
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Peter
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Fool
Joined: 22 Oct 2004
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Location: Dayton, OH
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| Posted: Sun Oct 02, 2005 2:54 pm Post subject: |
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Congrats Cliff! You have built a truely beautiful peice of art. And I'm sure most kiters will agree you deserved to win.
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mhartzel
Joined: 09 Dec 2003
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Location: USA, Michigan, Fraser
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| Posted: Sun Oct 02, 2005 4:13 pm Post subject: |
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WAY TO GO CLIFF!!! 
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Sand, Street or Sky... I love to fly.
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