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stevef · Last edited by stevef on Mon Oct 09, 2006 7:18 pm; edited 1 time in total

Hey Guys, Cliff and I arrived in Iowa safe and sound. Convention hotel is really nice. There is a cool central courtyard... great place for watching some indoor flying while enjoying a beer and sandwich.

Weather is warmer than expected. I packed for 60-70 F and the last two days have been in the 80's. Today the winds were gusting 10-15 and we managed to assemble and fly Cliff's new big black condor. I'll let Cliff tell you the story about his kite later, but I have to say, he did a really fine job (except for that little reinforcement sew job Twisted Evil

)

Tonight is the opening reception and I am looking forward to meeting old and new friends. Pictures will be coming, but for now, you can view what I have HERE

Wish all of you were here! Wink

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stevef · Posted: Tue Oct 03, 2006 4:59 pm Post subject:

Attended the first seminar. "Procedure for Painting Acrylic on Ripstop Nylon" by John Pollock.

John did a great job explaing his painting techniques and use of color. I'll post his handout when I get back home as it documents good info on suggested products, preparation methods, painting techniques, and final coatings. He also discussed principles of design and color harmony combinations.

His suggestion for a first time project (to enhance creativity), was to begin with the letter of your first name and paint something around it.... See the "J" in the picture above?

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I was fortunate enough to meet Mr Chen last night. Thats him in he center. His translator is on the left, and the shmuck in the oragne shirt is me.

His kites are really amazing and I can't wait to see them in competition (rumor has it he is entering three categories). He will also be teaching a seminar later this week and I will try to make the class. If your not familar with his kites, you can learn more HERE

More to come......

Additional AKA Convention photos HERE
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Steve Ferrel
Kite Studio - Go Build a Kite!
Measure once, buy twice!

KiteSquid · Posted: Tue Oct 03, 2006 5:03 pm Post subject:

AARRRRRGGGGHHHH!!!!!!!! why am I reading this insted of living it????????

I gotta get to more conventions!!!!!!!

Steve,

Keep up the good work!!!!!!!! Thanks for documenting the convention from a kite builder's point of view!!!!! NICE!!!!!!!

ALL,

For those of you who cant tell Stevef by his avatar, he is the man on the right, in the orange shirt.
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PS Yet another post by the Squid... Shocked

Doesn’t he ever shut up?

PPS The wind is like the air, only pushier.

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MtnFlyer · Posted: Tue Oct 03, 2006 5:38 pm Post subject:

Squid, I feel your pain! Crying or Very sad

Steve, thanks for all the pics!
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Grant L · Posted: Wed Oct 04, 2006 1:45 am Post subject:

Look HERE for some kmovies on Mr Chen's amazing kites. Very Happy

torontokitefliers · Posted: Wed Oct 04, 2006 4:48 am Post subject:

lordzogat · Joined: 17 Aug 2006 Posts: 290 Location: Ontario, Canada

Uh will kite judging soon go the way of judging figure skating?

Syeve...you look like my old boss...creepy.
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mhartzel · Posted: Wed Oct 04, 2006 12:54 pm Post subject:

Grant L · Posted: Wed Oct 04, 2006 1:09 pm Post subject:

Grant L · Posted: Thu Oct 05, 2006 11:22 am Post subject:

HEY! Some of these faces look familiar. Shocked

And it looks like they are having fun Very Happy

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