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[Kitelife]

List updated, please let me know if I've missed anyone.

Also, two more things...

1. I'm not adding "maybes" to the list, so you'll need to re-post here once you've got confirmation on your side.

2. Bear in mind the NWSKL competitions scheduled for Sat/Sun (possibly Fri too)... With pilots 5 out for comps last year, we were missing exatly what we needed to break the record.

I dig comps, it's all good... But fact of the matter, you'll miss out on most of the mega fly action if you're competing... I need to know this, all part of the planning.

[Windbag]

John, definitely count me in for the mega, mega fly. I'll be there all week. Thanks for putting the Thursday, Friday, Saturday plan out there in advance. Last year I showed up around 11 am on Saturday hoping to fly in the afternoon & it was all over! I missed the big one.

I did have fun flying with everyone several other days such as below.



I sent an email with more details.

Have fun, Ray.

[Felix Mottram]

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1. I'm not adding "maybes" to the list, so you'll need to re-post here once you've got confirmation on your side.
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OK, Ashley has just confirmed that he is going into debt <grins> and so we will make the trip. (He will just have to get some work to pay off the debt...)

We will arrive Saturday 14th 16:45 at Seatac and will stop locally overnight. Driving to Long Beach direct at c3-4-5:00am UK time just does not seem like a good idea.

Arrive Long Beach Sunday 15th, leave Sunday 22nd for the 18:45 flight.

Felix

[Kitelife]

Awesome!!!

Ray, Felix, Ashley (Ben and Katie too), all added to the list... Looking forward to seeing all of you and rocking the skies.

[Kitelife]

Ha, that's THIRTY-THREE confirmed in the middle of February with six months to go before the event!

I've also got six more almost assured people on my spreadsheet that are nearly guaranteed to make it, but haven't confirmed yet.

[Felix Mottram]

Ha, that's THIRTY-THREE confirmed in the middle of February with six months to go before the event!

I've also got six more almost assured people on my spreadsheet that are nearly guaranteed to make it, but haven't confirmed yet.

Hi JB,

With that lead time it should almost be possible to teach a hundred fliers from scratch. <grins>

All looking good.

Felix

[Martin Linford]

Ha, that's THIRTY-THREE confirmed in the middle of February with six months to go before the event!

I've also got six more almost assured people on my spreadsheet that are nearly guaranteed to make it, but haven't confirmed yet.

Hi John

Just to ensure that number keeps climbing please put me on the list - I am all booked and packing my bag's - never too early !!!

I shall be with Felix and Ashley.

Cheers

Martin

[Steve de Rooy]

Oh man this is going to be amazing... really excited ... Is it August Yet?? how about now?? ahhahaha

Felix will be great to see you again ...

Rock ON... See you all there... Cant wait !!!

[Kitelife]

SWEET!

Martin and Gordy, added to the list... Makes that THIRTY-FIVE confirmed. <grin>

Martin, coming for the whole week with the Mottrams, yes?

[Felix Mottram]

Oh man this is going to be amazing... really excited ... Is it August Yet?? how about now?? ahhahaha

Felix will be great to see you again ...

Rock ON... See you all there... Cant wait !!!

Hey Steve,

It will be good to fly with you all again.

We do have a bit of work to do in the meantime but I am sure it will fly past...

Best wishes

Felix

[Felix Mottram]

SWEET!

Martin and Gordy, added to the list... Makes that THIRTY-FIVE confirmed. <grin>

Martin, coming for the whole week with the Mottrams, yes?

JB,

Martin is with 'The Decs' OK! Whole week, same flights...

Felix

[Kitelife]

3 Decorators "in the house"... One more, and you'll have a base team on the beach! <grin>

[Felix Mottram]

3 Decorators "in the house"... One more, and you'll have a base team on the beach! <grin>

Exactly... We are working on it, I can assure you! Just need a little financial leverage and we should be there <grins>

Felix

[HedgeWarden]

John,

I will be at WSIKF all week - definitely.

Depending on whether you can do miracles for my skills at the clinic next month , I'd like to try some of the mega-flies.

I haven't flown formation with other than a number of gulls and one eagle.

[Watty]

List updated, please let me know if I've missed anyone.

Also, two more things...

1. I'm not adding "maybes" to the list, so you'll need to re-post here once you've got confirmation on your side.

2. Bear in mind the NWSKL competitions scheduled for Sat/Sun (possibly Fri too)... With pilots 5 out for comps last year, we were missing exatly what we needed to break the record.

I dig comps, it's all good... But fact of the matter, you'll miss out on most of the mega fly action if you're competing... I need to know this, all part of the planning.

Hey John,

I do plan on competing this year. Nationals is on the west coast this year, and I hope to qualify. I will, of course, be with the group at all times except for the indoor competition and demos, quad line ballet, and quad line precision.

[Kitelife]

We'll do what we can for you at the clinic Howard, it's more within reach than you might guess.

I'll put you on the list, albeit tentatively.

When will be your first full day at WSIKF?

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Watty, fully understood...

They might make you judge, field direct or pit boss (typical in exchange for competing), that usually kills another 2-4 hours.

Also be prepared, AKA Nationals registration is typically $175-$185.

[LS Kite Stakes]

Add me to the list JB, I will be there somehow. I know I can make the trip pay for itself, I will hopefully have use of the camper again or I will sleep in my car if I have to. I will shoot for the entire week, but will say Fri-Sun is a positive.

[Watty]

Watty, fully understood...

They might make you judge, field direct or pit boss (typical in exchange for competing), that usually kills another 2-4 hours.

Also be prepared, AKA Nationals registration is typically $175-$185.

Last year, they let my grandma take over my pit bossing while I was doing mega-flys, so that at least saves some time. I have to give her a big hug every time though XD

ye, saving up now. I don't plan on competing any more after this year (or I will at least take a break from competition), so I might as well do as much as I can.

[Kitelife]

Watty, you've got a good shot in quad and indoor comps at AKA, best of luck to you.

Bob Koga, Walt Ellis, Jim Fielder added to the list!

[Kitelife]

Just added Joji too, makes 40 on this semi-tentative list.