Southern Oregon Kite Festival
Brookings, Oregon   2002
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The Southern Oregon Kite Festival, held in Brookings, Oregon, will forever have a special place in my heart. It is the first festival that I was able to attend as an invited guest. The format of the festival is unique, more like a kite circus, with everyone getting their few minutes center stage. To have the chance to look at a sky filled with nothing but kites that I had made was a memorable moment. I'll never forget that feeling. Thanks, Brookings!

Ron Gibian honoring me by flying "Native North Star"

A Gabby and Lenzen sky.

Team "Too Much Fun" getting ready to perform.

A LenZEN sky.

Brianna

Only a handsome man could wear a pink tutu so well.

Brianna and Ron Gibian

A Gibian sky.

Ron Gibian and John Gabby. I'm proud to call them mentors and friends.

Another Gibian sky.

Sandy Gibian and the guys.

Brian's rok train. I love those kites.

Brian flying a thumbnailed stack of roks.

Rod Thrall and Brian crowning in Brookings.

A typical Brookings sky.

Me and my heros.

Steve O'brian meeting the girl off the prairie.

Typical early morning ocean fog.

My kites ready for the spotlight. Photo by Bob Serack.

Launching a Gibian kite.

Girls can't keep their hands off of Brian.

First flight for a new Wasp.

Team "Too Much Fun" practicing.

Team "I Can Play That Game" practicing.

Festivals end, friendships don't.

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