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]]> Mon Jul 6 2009 NKG FLy-in at fleetwood http://kites.fotopic.net/c1716151.html Just a few photos from a very pleasant days kite flying Monday 22 June 2009: Just a few photos from a very pleasant days kite flying

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]]> Mon Jun 22 2009 Wirral kite festival 2009 http://kites.fotopic.net/c1709435.html A wet n windy saturday followed by a slightly better sunday Monday 8 June 2009: A wet n windy saturday followed by a slightly better sunday

Fri evening, the Bindon family Fliers meeting Wolfgangs box fish Paulines banners Dave holt and Karl longbottom do some modelling James robertshaw with his son and flying a rev 3 Delta serpents The saturday night meal and auction Godfrey and karen Gambol Its a Trilobite party on sunday morning Ludovicos newest shark with hook in the mouth Some pteradactyl fun One of Robert brassingtons larger fans

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]]> Mon Jun 8 2009 Bedford International Kite festival 2009 http://kites.fotopic.net/c1706327.html A few photos from Bedford, swirling ground winds made it rather challenging to get kites up, but we persevered :-) Monday 1 June 2009: A few photos from Bedford, swirling ground winds made it rather challenging to get kites up, but we persevered :-)

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]]> Mon Jun 1 2009 Gujurat International Kite Festival 2009 http://kites.fotopic.net/c1639622.html A few snapshots from my trip to India Saturday 17 January 2009: A few snapshots from my trip to India

Waiting in mumbai for a few hours for our connection Welcome dinner for the kite fliers Guido does his didgeridoo thing A very early start at the stadium for the festival Cliff Quinn and his double star The banner provided by the Catons A limp manta Pierre Fabre's fish

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]]> Sat Jan 17 2009 Sunderland Kite festival 2008 http://kites.fotopic.net/c1541514.html A slightly damp weekend but some lovely kites Tuesday 8 July 2008: A slightly damp weekend but some lovely kites

Banners near tthe entrance on friday Outside the display marquee Inside the display marquee Lots of lovely kites made from natural materials The storytelling teepee Banners made by groups of fliers on saturday night

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]]> Tue Jul 8 2008 Hangtime Demo Weekend Fleetwood http://kites.fotopic.net/c1485073.html A wet day on saturday gave way to a lovely sunny sunday, heres a fewpics from the prom Monday 31 March 2008: A wet day on saturday gave way to a lovely sunny sunday, heres a fewpics from the prom

North west Kitesurfings and their cat

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]]> Mon Mar 31 2008 Last Drop Inn Bolton 2008 http://kites.fotopic.net/c1480859.html Early easter means its still a bit chilly outside, but whats a few snow showers when your having fun! Monday 24 March 2008: Early easter means its still a bit chilly outside, but whats a few snow showers when your having fun!

Our new Gecko makes its first flight

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]]> Mon Mar 24 2008 Wales http://kites.fotopic.net/c1385801.html A few photos from a trip round caerphilly and our return through mid-wales Tuesday 9 October 2007: A few photos from a trip round caerphilly and our return through mid-wales

Caerphilly has a big castle in the middle of town! Although bits of it are sort of leaning the wrong way Heading home through mid-wales we stopped at a slate mine You get to go on 2 different underground tours Heres the waterfall designed to divert water away from the mine We came across this one purely by accident

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]]> Tue Oct 9 2007 Penallta Kite Festival http://kites.fotopic.net/c1383023.html A few photos from the Kite Festival at Penallta park. Friday 5 October 2007: A few photos from the Kite Festival at Penallta park.

The Kite Collective Team on saturday night Edo inflating his Bol Its a big one Can you tell who it is yet? Peter with the Kite Collective Bol Karen and George with the Mr Men Windbow Up it goes! A change of centre panel Kathleen with a lighting hairdo

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]]> Fri Oct 5 2007 Festival of Flight 2007 http://kites.fotopic.net/c1366704.html A combined balloon and kite event at Barnoldswick, I really enjoyed the night Glow as the balloons lit up in time to music. Definitely a must see! Sunday 9 September 2007: A combined balloon and kite event at Barnoldswick, I really enjoyed the night Glow as the balloons lit up in time to music. Definitely a must see!

A great dragon Heres the tail Locally made dragons heads Lovely angels Sky Symphony setting up Sky Symphony waiting for their arena spot Bertie bassett came out to play First of the hot air ballons It was very interesting watching them set up Filled it with cold air Second one sets up Take off time More ballons set up to chase after the first one A fly past of one of the balloons The night glow starts Theres spotlights too Preparing to fill with hot air The balloons glowing to music The dragons head lit up as well

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]]> Sun Sep 9 2007 Bristol Kite Festival 2007 http://kites.fotopic.net/c1363262.html Not quite the sunny Bristol Festival we were used to, but at least there was wind and plenty of kites in the sky, a very enjoyable and chilled weekend. Tuesday 4 September 2007: Not quite the sunny Bristol Festival we were used to, but at least there was wind and plenty of kites in the sky, a very enjoyable and chilled weekend.

Saturday morning People were getting stuff up in the air early The arena soon filled up as did the area around it A fine spectacle Dave with his brand new Nepalese Story jacket, ask him about it! The wind did drop occasionally on saturday The wonderful Coral Reef made by Ann Harris Lots of lovely details A dragon sleeping Side of the coral reef Back of the coral reef Other side of coral reef Spectators view of the arenas Bol race Nice design, all 4 sections rotate Mass fly of Nick James Angels The mega flag, shortly beofre it tried to demolish a crowd of spectators Saturday evening at the meal It was very cosy Malcolm and Jeanette eating as we still queued for our meal Rev used to set the world indoor endurance record Peter Lynn modelling his new camo headgear bought at the auction Sunday started sunny The stuff went up The wind went up

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]]> Tue Sep 4 2007 Harewood House Kite Festival 2007 http://kites.fotopic.net/c1359046.html An excellent weekend was spent at Harewood house near Leeds. Wednesday 29 August 2007: An excellent weekend was spent at Harewood house near Leeds.

We arrived on friday On saturday we chilled out then went round the grounds of the house Theres a great bird garden Lovely plumage They even have penguins Humboldt penguins in fact You can also book to feed the penguins So Karen had to do it :-) Have a little fishy... Toss some into the water Feed a few to the greedy ones All gone... We wandered round the bird garden a bit more We went into the planetarium Dale and Karen posing Fred finds someone who lost more weight than him We got the bol out for a fly But the wind was a bit light Heres the Revelations in their new T-Shirts Fliers meeting The wind kept dropping But we did keep trying Peter and Sarah's crab Looks liek the large one from here

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]]> Wed Aug 29 2007 Whitley Bay Kite Festival 2007 http://kites.fotopic.net/c1346995.html An enjoyable weekend in Whitley bay at one of Malcolm Goodmans events. Wind was as bit light on the saturday but coming off the sea, on the sunday it varied from nothing to strong gusts but coming of the land, so we couldnt manage to fly as much. Monday 13 August 2007: An enjoyable weekend in Whitley bay at one of Malcolm Goodmans events. Wind was as bit light on the saturday but coming off the sea, on the sunday it varied from nothing to strong gusts but coming of the land, so we couldnt manage to fly as much.

Friday night at the Hotel Early on saturday and just as everything got in the air the wind swung round But we did a little re-arranging And got a nice display up in the air for the public Theres Sarah taking photos of our ground display A lull means everything sinks to the ground And then we're off again! I nearly caught the lobster inside the circoflex Thomas and George Bindon waiting for the Motorbikes to come past Dennis does his surf on turf display Andrew Beattie playing with his football Nice leaf kite A (borrowed) mini Manta ray Heksebeast (Sp?) Maurizio Angeletti star Maurizio Angeletti star

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]]> Mon Aug 13 2007 Woodvale Rally 2007 http://kites.fotopic.net/c1343015.html Summer finally arrived at Woodvale near Southport on the sunday and we sweltered when the wind dropped, but it was a good weekend. Sunday 5 August 2007: Summer finally arrived at Woodvale near Southport on the sunday and we sweltered when the wind dropped, but it was a good weekend.

Plenty of wind on saturday Phil warming up for the power kite display Thats Go Kites stall See that bloke in the yellow shirt, thats Tony Thats Tony's banner and pole too Lots and lots of radio controlled stuff at this event these are small Yes I know they have 5 foot wingspans but they are still small compared to some of the other ones here Is that Dave buying a helicopter Can you count how many 20 pound notes he is handing over? Yay! A Dr Who exhibit These are great Pricey but great Look, Theres Marie from Go Kites sneaking off from the stall Ah, now we know why! Night fly The yellow Tang fish is blowing blue bubbles Interesting trike Elvis has left the show! The calm bit at the end

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]]> Sun Aug 5 2007 Flookborough Steam Fair 2007 http://kites.fotopic.net/c1338034.html A good couple of days flying for the folks attending the steam fair. Tuesday 31 July 2007: A good couple of days flying for the folks attending the steam fair.

Saturday morning and lots of space to play Lots of wind so we stuck up a sled and some tails Then we stuck our new bear under it Then we stuck up another sled with tails And dave added his big dog A bit of bouncy stuff too Wall of tails :-) Excellent train toy found in the stalls Lot sof tractors A nice sunset Dave's helicopter taking advantage of the wind finally slowing down Sunday morning and lotrs of blue sky and no wind But it did turn up eventually So we strated filling the sky again Pete and Sarah's new dinosaur came out to play It still needs bridling properly We even got out the swarm of Bees made by Karl longbottom The kite arches came out too Although the wind was a bit too bumpy for them really

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]]> Tue Jul 31 2007 Richmond Kite Festival 2007 http://kites.fotopic.net/c1326440.html Loads of wind on saturday (Gusting from 18-36mph) and hardly any on sunday led to a rather contrasting weekend, but it was still fun. Sunday 15 July 2007: Loads of wind on saturday (Gusting from 18-36mph) and hardly any on sunday led to a rather contrasting weekend, but it was still fun.

Our new acquisition, a midsize Peter Lynn Teddy Bear Should it have a name though? With the wind being so gusty even Andrew beattie was playing it safe early on. as the day went on more stuff went up though Look, blue sky! They were just gossiping away, then went quiet as I went to get the evidence. Inside the marquee Kelvins man In Black Edo And his latest Edo

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]]> Sun Jul 15 2007 Morecambe Catch the Wind Festival 2007 http://kites.fotopic.net/c1321494.html A lovely sunny day in Morecambe with plenty of wind allowed us to dry our kites out after last weekend and have a lovely day on the beach. Sunday 8 July 2007: A lovely sunny day in Morecambe with plenty of wind allowed us to dry our kites out after last weekend and have a lovely day on the beach.

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]]> Sun Jul 8 2007 Wirral International Kite Festival 2007 http://kites.fotopic.net/c1318613.html A rather wet weekend but it was brightened up by Andrew and Kathleen's wedding :-) Monday 2 July 2007: A rather wet weekend but it was brightened up by Andrew and Kathleen's wedding :-)

Campsite at Caldy Rugby club New toy from bedford last week. Robert Brassington Spinner The happy couple arrive on site. They've done the legal bit now for the vows and ring sprinting up field And they walk through a tunnel of white kite arches The japanese were flying all weekend Andrew gets waylaid by the highwaymen Shirley offers some practical help Just in case he needs it on his wedding night In the caldy club bar on saturday night Stuart says wearing your Y-Fronts this high is the new fashion Franchesca without red wine Dave Nicholls enjoys the last chance for a ciggy in a public bar in England In the Marquee Franchesca WITH red wine! Setting up for the auction Oh look a toaster for the happy couple! Oh, more toasters, was this on purpose? :-) Kelvin sets up a cody for the auction Andrew surveys his bread product enhanced future Thomas and George Bindon doing it with balloons Two short blokes walk into a bar... Auction about to start The crowd waits... Andrew and kathleen fail in their attempts to auction off the toasters.

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]]> Mon Jul 2 2007 Bedford International Kite Festival 2007 http://kites.fotopic.net/c1313050.html A fun weekend at Bedford International Kite Festival, great to meet so many international fliers and see all their kites. Saturday 23 June 2007: A fun weekend at Bedford International Kite Festival, great to meet so many international fliers and see all their kites.

My new toy courtesy of Scott Hampton :-) Friday night Robert Brassington box Our Circoflex Our ground display for those windless moments My Cycpod having a rest after darting round the sky :-) One of Mike Goddard pieces Gossiping! George Peters dragonfly Robert Brassingtons Deltas got plenty of airtime over the weekend Robert Brassington spinners An Angel kite Two brassington deltas Brassington corner :-) Sean Turpin sharpening his rod! One of Kelvins many Papillon Malcolm with his Owl from Team Bangalore Posters in the workshops tent

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]]> Sat Jun 23 2007 Walney Island 2007 http://kites.fotopic.net/c1313025.html Some photos from the second round of the british kite surfing championships at Walney Island in cumbria where we were asked to fly some single line stuff. Saturday 12 May 2007: Some photos from the second round of the british kite surfing championships at Walney Island in cumbria where we were asked to fly some single line stuff.

The new Kite Collective Line Foil Karen decides to get wet And goes out on a wake boat It is her honest! Karen takes a break Then goes out on an inflatable dragged behind the wake boat Time to pack up!

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]]> Sat May 12 2007 Blackpool Kite Festival 2007 http://kites.fotopic.net/c1313004.html Pictures from the recent show at Blackpool Saturday 26 May 2007: Pictures from the recent show at Blackpool

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]]> Sat May 26 2007 Demo weekend hangtime kites fleetwood http://kites.fotopic.net/c1312252.html A demo weekend at Hangtime kites at Fleetwood. Saturday 7 April 2007: A demo weekend at Hangtime kites at Fleetwood.

John Braidwoods Hangtime Rokkaku The hangtime windsock gets an airing! Sue caught with a mouthful! And then pretending she isnt eating at all...

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]]> Sat Apr 7 2007 Tricks Party http://kites.fotopic.net/c1312217.html A few photos from the Tricks Party competition held on the dips at New brighton earlier this year Sunday 13 May 2007: A few photos from the Tricks Party competition held on the dips at New brighton earlier this year

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]]> Sun May 13 2007 Roundhay park fly-in http://kites.fotopic.net/c1312203.html A few photos from a mostly windless day Thursday 15 February 2007: A few photos from a mostly windless day

First outing for Freds fish collection

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]]> Thu Feb 15 2007 NKG xmas fly-in & meal Stainlands http://kites.fotopic.net/c1162665.html A lovely sunny day and not too cold for most of the time, we had a good turn out too. Sunday 17 December 2006: A lovely sunny day and not too cold for most of the time, we had a good turn out too.

Our new Idol Made from a kit And here it is with our Seals Julie brought home made shortcake! Simon and Julie's xmas kite In the pub pre-meal

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]]> Sun Dec 17 2006 NKG Seal Workshop by Dave Holt http://kites.fotopic.net/c1116944.html Dave Holt came along to give a workshop on making 3D inflatable kites, 10 of us turned up and everyone came away with a completed Seal inflatable windsock by the end of the day. Sunday 22 October 2006: Dave Holt came along to give a workshop on making 3D inflatable kites, 10 of us turned up and everyone came away with a completed Seal inflatable windsock by the end of the day.

A ghostly Fred kaz Dave keeps an eye on Enid Pat and Geoff taking a break Neal shows Malcolm his internals Our very dedicated Tea Lady, did anyone leave her a tip? Fred checks his seal hat fits Neal and Dennis with a few last tweaks Fred helps Malcolm sort his bridle Dave helps out Rodger with a tricky bit A completed seal for Jeanette And another for Rodger

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]]> Sun Oct 22 2006 North West Kite Fest http://kites.fotopic.net/c1116930.html Pictures from Saturday day and the battle of the bands at night. An excellent weekend was had by all. Sunday 22 October 2006: Pictures from Saturday day and the battle of the bands at night. An excellent weekend was had by all.

Friday night at the campsite Hangtimes new flag by Karen flying at the top of the flagpole We werent due to fly on saturday, but decided to head down the beach and fly anyway and what a great afternoon it was Plenty of wind and sun, lovely relaxing afternoon Back at the kiteshop late afernoon still plenty of people about A dog models the kitefest hoodie Perfect fit! Saturday was a battle of the bands 8 bands from 8pm till after midnight! Karen dances with a large bear We had a go with Hangtimes large spinner on sunday morning.

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]]> Sun Oct 22 2006 One Sky One World http://kites.fotopic.net/c1116903.html I was busy flying so didnt take many photos. Sunday 22 October 2006: I was busy flying so didnt take many photos.

Our new Tribird kite

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]]> Sun Oct 22 2006 Flookborough Steam Fair http://kites.fotopic.net/c1101056.html A few photos from the Flookborough steam we attended earlier this year Saturday 1 July 2006: A few photos from the Flookborough steam we attended earlier this year

A very nice display Dave ready to spring into action The wall of tails

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]]> Sat Jul 1 2006 Wakefield kite festival 2006 http://kites.fotopic.net/c1101042.html A few photos from wakefield, it started out very foggy with no wind but picked up later in the afternoon Friday 1 September 2006: A few photos from wakefield, it started out very foggy with no wind but picked up later in the afternoon

Kelvin with one of his Papillons Bryn's new octopus take sto the air Plenty of kids kites flying Our new Lobster Dennis has a birthday drink...

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]]> Fri Sep 1 2006 Woodvale Rally 2006 http://kites.fotopic.net/c1101025.html A few photos from Woodvale rally earlier this year Tuesday 1 August 2006: A few photos from Woodvale rally earlier this year

The flying field Army vehicle display A working huey Kite Collective trainee We put him straight onto octopus flying

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]]> Tue Aug 1 2006 Richmond Kite Festival 2006 http://kites.fotopic.net/c1101011.html A few photos from Richmond earlier this year Tuesday 3 October 2006: A few photos from Richmond earlier this year

Kelvin with his Man in Black Edo This is the kite before it was bridled Kelvin busy under the hood adding bridle lines And up it goes...! Our new Piranha kite The man in black by torchlight Fully bridled in the daylight

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]]> Tue Oct 3 2006 Morecambe Catch the Wind Festival 2006 http://kites.fotopic.net/c1027834.html Just a few photos from morecambe as I was busy flying. Friday 21 July 2006: Just a few photos from morecambe as I was busy flying.

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]]> Fri Jul 21 2006 Blackpool Airshow 2006 http://kites.fotopic.net/c1017195.html A nice day with decent winds got us a good display, thanks to all those who took part. Sunday 9 July 2006: A nice day with decent winds got us a good display, thanks to all those who took part.

The big silver spinning ball on blackpool promenade Outside the hotel on friday night Yep that beattie bloke gets everywhere! Lined up on the slipway waiting for the tide to go out.. Andrew Beattie is the new poster child for Galaxy chocolate.

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]]> Sun Jul 9 2006 Sunderland International Kite Festival 2006 http://kites.fotopic.net/c1011710.html Great weather, great company, a fantastic weekend Tuesday 4 July 2006: Great weather, great company, a fantastic weekend

The main arena saturday morning James from NEKF The air gallery Robert trepanier kites Dave does his Mary poppins impression Saturday night at the auction

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]]> Tue Jul 4 2006 Wirral kite festival 2006 http://kites.fotopic.net/c1006474.html I was rather busy so most photos are from the evening meal and auction Thursday 29 June 2006: I was rather busy so most photos are from the evening meal and auction

Andrew has a furry friend 3 men and an umbrella The furry friend finds a warm spot Dave after his skateboard demo Its another spongebob!

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]]> Thu Jun 29 2006 Cleethorpes Kite Festival 2006 http://kites.fotopic.net/c962257.html A wet start on the saturday meant very few photos, but I did get a few on sunday Thursday 18 May 2006: A wet start on the saturday meant very few photos, but I did get a few on sunday

Fred Kaz joins us friday evening After the rain on saturday There was plenty up I just put the new F-tail delta up with some tails Rolf sturms planes At the evening meal Nick James wish catcher Japanese bird kites Very nice multiple snowflake

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]]> Thu May 18 2006 Halewood Country park 7th May 2006 http://kites.fotopic.net/c950828.html A few phtotos from the display at Halewood park Monday 8 May 2006: A few phtotos from the display at Halewood park

New kite Shelter made by Karen Of course its red, black and white! And its got a dragon appliqued on it. New bouncing baskets as well Heres Tom with his competition prize Colin sets up his new Turbine The Kite collective crew Gwen flying The Bindon bugs Dave talks and the sails zoom around.. Karen made some Noo Noo's too Theres 2 here and 5 more in the car We got the flowform up And Evans the octopus Gary makes sure the family start early

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]]> Mon May 8 2006 Go Ape! http://kites.fotopic.net/c950822.html A few photos from Karens phone when we went round the Go Ape course in Sherwood forest last weekend. Monday 8 May 2006: A few photos from Karens phone when we went round the Go Ape course in Sherwood forest last weekend.

The power station near the campsite Gearing up Its a bit high.. Rope ladders arent easy ya know.. Did i mention I dont like heights Scramble nets are worse to climb than rope ladders Zip wires are fun though Those things dont half rock!

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]]> Mon May 8 2006 NKG fly-in Roundhay park leeds in february http://kites.fotopic.net/c932553.html Just a few pics Saturday 22 April 2006: Just a few pics

Freds Hekkenbeast

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]]> Sat Apr 22 2006 NKG Kite Workshop April 2006 http://kites.fotopic.net/c932537.html Just a few pics from the workshop as I was busy sewing :-) Saturday 22 April 2006: Just a few pics from the workshop as I was busy sewing :-)

Rodney and Geoff in full flow Anne and Gwen hard at it Jos and MAry busy making papillons Now thats an old machine! The large box kite most of us were making

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