161 replies to this topic

[JD]

Simon ... if you need a bed tonight ... give me a call !

I suggest the firetruck bed...it's pretty sweet!!

[play365]

Gonna be good this year without those Colonials getting in the way

[Mike]

I dunno, I found the purple room with hearts pretty comfortable!

[Jonesey]

I dunno, I found the purple room with hearts pretty comfortable!

Sorry Mike that's now my room .... matches my outfits so well!!

[Simon]

Sorry Mike that's now my room .... matches my outfits so well!!

Oh that seems so unfair seeing as you had built it made to measure for Mike

[Mr Git]

Well, that was interesting...

Great wind, pity there was precious little room to use it in And add to that the public having to walk through there too



Condolences to the family of the flyer who died (the reason everything shut down like that).

[Kitelife]

Eh???

[Stephen Hoath]

Eh???

Just to clarify, very sadly one of the invited single line fliers had a heart attack on the field. I know little details but the paramedics were unable to revive him.

As a result of this the festival closed early. More details will be posted later and when appropriate.

[Mr Git]

Just to clarify, very sadly one of the invited single line fliers had a heart attack on the field. I know little details but the paramedics were unable to revive him.

As a result of this the festival closed early. More details will be posted later and when appropriate.

Sorry, should have put a little more on my post...

As mentioned, one of the invited single liners (with BIG kites) was taken ill late in the day. there was no big commotion, and things shut down slowly and earlier in respect.

As far as I'm aware, the festival goes on as per, although (hopefully?) there may be something done in tribute/respect for the the flyer involved.

Edited by Mr Git, 29 August 2009 - 11:30 PM.

[Kitelife]

...

Sending out positive energy for the flier and their loved ones.

[dazlarsen]

Well what can I say about Portsmouth.......

FANTASTIC

I should have spent more time flying and less time chatting...But

It was nice to put a few faces to the names and meet a few new people,had a great time.

My thoughts go out to the family of the the flyer who passed away.

Hope to catch up with you all again soon got the 120's on order

all the best

[lummas]

So sorry to hear the sad news. Our thoughts go out to the fliers family.

Best wishes,

Mark
Team Too Much Fun

[Simon]

Hi

I've loaded some pictures from the event into our Gallery 2009.


www.TheFlyingSquad.org

Follow the link and select Gallery 2009> Portsmouth 2009 - Just Click on Barts shocked face

These are from Sunday, and include some of the Birthday cake

I'll add more later.

[Kitelife]

Sorry if I've overlooked it, but what was the final Rev mega fly number?

[Felix Mottram]

Sorry if I've overlooked it, but what was the final Rev mega fly number?

There was no great number of fliers but we did the 16 JMH Decorators kites on Saturday. It looked very good and I hope that images will be available somewhere. [Edit] I just remembered that the 'performance' was with music and many of the moves were 'in time.'

On Monday 20 flew together before most fliers had to travel home. Two interlinked rings were flown. I seem to remember that there was discussion about five interlinked rings previously. (2012 event/100 team?) <grins>

Felix

Edited by Felix Mottram, 31 August 2009 - 07:32 AM.

[beach]

Thank you for all the info, the only thing missing was me, well next year for sure....... My thoughts and prayers to the
family of the flier who passed away, with this one thought if and when God callls my number I hope it's on a field somewhere with
my friends doing what I love........Ben

[Felix Mottram]

Thank you for all the info, the only thing missing was me, well next year for sure....... My thoughts and prayers to the
family of the flier who passed away, with this one thought if and when God callls my number I hope it's on a field somewhere with
my friends doing what I love........Ben

The flier was someone the Decs have 'shared' field space with for as long as I can remember...

Your sentiments, I think, are appropriate.

Felix

[andelscott]

Sorry if I've overlooked it, but what was the final Rev mega fly number?

Not sure on the final (informal fly) number from today - but one of the figures was just for you and TK. Only problem is, as we were all flying, I'm not sure if there'll be a picture to share......

[Felix Mottram]

Not sure on the final (informal fly) number from today - but one of the figures was just for you and TK. Only problem is, as we were all flying, I'm not sure if there'll be a picture to share......

Well noted! I really hope that someone captured that.

On an aside, the Ethiopian restaurant in Southsea was brilliant. Having eaten at the one in Goldhawk Road near Shepherds Bush in London some time back I was keen to try it. Fortunately, everywhere else was full last night so the team mates and friends did not need too much arm twisting to try it...

Top of our list for next year...

Felix

[Yrna]

My son was not in the Megafly (he's been nicknamed Dangerous for a reason!) so he took some photos. Will post as soon as I've sorted them out.

Well noted! I really hope that someone captured that.