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Between Squaw Valley and Brookings, Brian and I flew at Berkeley before hitting Genghis Khans for sushi.
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Berkeley is so wonderfully cool.
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Tom had his kite store all painted and handsome. Well done, Tom!!!
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Opening festivities at Brookings included a picnic for the flyers. Brian, Sandy, and some Sundowners.
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Al and Rod, two of the best!!!
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Jose, Scott, John and Ron
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Scott's incredible bumble bee. I love that kite.
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I went with a color theme while flying on Saturday.
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Noodle ready for its turn.
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The turn came but the wind didn't so it became a della porta sky.
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The Bragel stable of Lenzen kites.
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Sundowners getting prepared for their performance.
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Jose readying his stack. Yep, Jose is a Sundowner these days.
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More Sundowner preparation.
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Sundowner preparation pays off and they perform fantastically.
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Jose's Grand National Kitemaking Championship Kite. I love that kite too.
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The Thrall's teddy bear wowing the crowd.
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Barry standing at the ready to help fly kites during a walk through.
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Kites by Gibian, Skinner, Sainz. Oh my.
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Ron and Sandy's kites are always fantastic.
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A mass ascension of five sided kites. Very impressive.
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I was lucky enough to fly one of Scott's kite in the mass ascension. I was honored.
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The banquet and auction was held at the Best Western Motel. Made it convenient for folks staying there.
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The food was great and everyone had a good time.
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Scott is such a good guy. Must be the result of those long North Dakota winters that helped fire his character. lol
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A giggle from the banquet.
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Jose's garage.
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A new tradition was started in honor of Sam Huston.
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Everyone was in a celebratory mood.
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Thank you to the Freeman's for their fantastic support of the festival.
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The auction is well underway.
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Tequila anyone?
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Happy ladies.
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Thanks Brian for getting me to Brookings.
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Ron and Ron.
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Rhonda had a blast.
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Mr. Kitelife...handsome as usual.
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Poster from the event.
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The master whacker.
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I so enjoy watching Brian fly. He is the best.
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Only Brian can fly a broken kite and finish the routine.
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You are amazing.
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The crowd appreciate the valiant effort.
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Scott's kites are so great.
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WOW! Beautiful!
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Oh yea, I needed to include the purple one!!!
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Brian doing a quick repair.
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Rod's crowns impressing the crowd.
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Aren't the cat and dog too cute.
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Mr. Gomberg in full control.
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An attempt at an artsy photo.
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It was a successful event. Thanks Brookings for having us.
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One of the "pinch me" moments. Sharing the sky with Jose. Yea, it was a good time.
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