Sea Gypsy sign advertising the Kite Festival.

Even the trains flew thumbtacked in the sky.

Brian's saucer was a hit with the kids.

Gerard assembling his Mona Lisa.

I have so much to learn yet about kitemaking!!!!

Brilliant blue kite filled skies.

The clouds came in to add to the backdrop.

Sam Huston's beautiful artwork.

Such a perfect, perfect day.

My trains, my favorite beach, my ocean...doesn't get any better than that.

Brian helped tweak the noodle bridle.

What fun.

The festival drew a huge crowd.

Brian able to rest even though he had a dozen kites in the sky. Thanks for playing kites with me.

Another crowd shot.

My train liked the ocean breeze.

Native Totem flying happy...just a few months too late.

Susan Shampo whale watching.

Ocean?

We want the ocean, not the harbor.

This is the harbor, not the ocean.

Bridge at Yaquina Bay, Newport, Oregon. Alas, no whales.

Brian instructing Ben on the art of chowder eating.

An historical sign.

A quiet Sunday of kite flying.

Sealife extraordinare.

Sea anemones.

Goodbye Lincoln City...thanks for everything.