Fall Colors Run - 9/18/2004 (Washington) - Page 2

WATRD · 09-08-2004, 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Toddski

I should be able to make it

WooHoo! It will be good to have you along

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Toddski · 09-08-2004, 11:11 AM

Hey there Rob.
If i do make it can i pick your brain about kite's?
I bought a stunt kite down at Long Beach and i'm having a frustrating time with it.
You still fly don't ya?

WATRD · 09-08-2004, 11:43 AM

Absolutely. In fact I will likely have a few kites with me in case the conditions are favorable at our lunch break. We will probably have lunch on top of Haller Pass, so there is a big, open area that gets some consistant wind off the mountain.

What did you get and what seems to be the problem?

Toddski · 09-08-2004, 11:54 AM

Cant remember the name off the top of my head. The guy at the kite shop said it was a good beginner kite.
I think the problem is the two strings that you hold are attached to the kite too far towards the top of the kite. It feels like i'm not getting enough air into the kite.
In other words.... I can't get it up

WATRD · 09-08-2004, 12:03 PM

hahhahahah Well, they say admitting that is the first step toward curing it.

When you get a chance, try to chase down what kind of kite it is and I will bring something similar so we can compare the bridles.

Take a look at the kite bag link on my kite site at http://www.slimer.com/Kites/ and tell me if you see anything remotely similar to what you have.

Bridle adjustment can be a pain in the rear.

crash · 09-08-2004, 12:07 PM

Wonder if I can make one of those kite thingy's outa metal

WATRD · 09-08-2004, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by crash

Wonder if I can make one of those kite thingy's outa metal

Sure. Then take it to Florida, wait for Ivan and hang on! You might want to use winch line for the lines and have your liability insurance paid up in case it gets loose and kills someone

crash · 09-08-2004, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by WATRD

Sure. Then take it to Florida, wait for Ivan and hang on! You might want to use winch line for the lines and have your liability insurance paid up in case it gets loose and kills someone

ha ha ha, that reminds me of an old b/w movie, forget who was in it, old guy riding a rocket to earth like a horse

WATRD · 09-08-2004, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by crash

ha ha ha, that reminds me of an old b/w movie, forget who was in it, old guy riding a rocket to earth like a horse

You mean Slim Pickens riding the nuke down in "Dr. Strangelove"?

crash · 09-08-2004, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by WATRD

You mean Slim Pickens riding the nuke down in "Dr. Strangelove"?

HAHAHAHA, you nailed that one (and now I am scared, you gots too much time,lol)

WATRD · 09-08-2004, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by crash

HAHAHAHA, you nailed that one (and now I am scared, you gots too much time,lol)

Nah, Google Image Search is my friend.

It took me about 10 seconds to find those. Plus it's one of my favorite movies and that scene is like no other, so it was easy to figure out what you were talking about.

lorentje · 09-08-2004, 02:57 PM

back to the trip - sounds like something i can do in my stock-as-they-came truck. i've never been on one of these excursions but you have to start somewhere? it's a bit of a haul for me though - is there anyone doing things like this in oregon?

WATRD · 09-08-2004, 03:22 PM

This is as suitable to a "stock-as-they-came truck" as they come. If I have to put it in 4x4, it will be due to some unforseeable circumstance such as snow or the like. Otherwise it's a milk run.

I can't speak for the Oregon folks. But there's no reason YOU couldn't put one toegether

lorentje · 09-08-2004, 06:58 PM

well then, maybe i'll join you guys. you can make fun of my truck, it'll be fun.

i'd love to meet some people in oregon, but it's hard to be the motivator when you don't know what you're doing or where you're going

Shane · 09-08-2004, 09:24 PM

Hey Rob, just noticed something. Is this 9/18 as listed on your RSVP system or 10/18 as the title of this thread implies? Just checking as 10/18 is a Monday after all... Let me know, if the thread is wrong which I believe is the case I'll fix it for you.

WATRD · 09-08-2004, 09:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Shane

Hey Rob, just noticed something. Is this 9/18 as listed on your RSVP system or 10/18 as the title of this thread implies? Just checking as 10/18 is a Monday after all... Let me know, if the thread is wrong which I believe is the case I'll fix it for you.

CRAP!

Thanks Shane. The RSVP is correct. It's 9/18 a week and a half a way.

I had several runs with several groups on my plate the day I started this thread and they all ran together. If you could correct the thread title, I would be indebted.

crash · 09-08-2004, 10:02 PM

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Originally Posted by WATRD

CRAP!

Thanks Shane. The RSVP is correct. It's 9/18 a week and a half a way.

I had several runs with several groups on my plate the day I started this thread and they all ran together. If you could correct the thread title, I would be indebted.

Old age man, old age

Shane · 09-08-2004, 10:09 PM

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Originally Posted by crash

Old age man, old age

Aw, go easy on him Mike. He's still got a whole year before he's officially old.

Thread title fixed.

WATRD · 09-08-2004, 10:22 PM

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Originally Posted by crash

Old age man, old age

Don't you have work to do? You have been on here all day! Now get out in the shop and weld something, anything!

WATRD · 09-08-2004, 10:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Shane

Aw, go easy on him Mike. He's still got a whole year before he's officially old.

Thread title fixed.

Very true... the last year of my "youth"

ehhehehe

Thanks for the fix. It looks much better now

crash · 09-08-2004, 10:26 PM

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Originally Posted by WATRD

Don't you have work to do? You have been on here all day! Now get out in the shop and weld something, anything!

I am actually prodjectless right now

I actually going to get another prodject on friday (somebody from here actually)

***Corey*** · 09-09-2004, 08:48 PM

Rob, back around '89 a guy I knew at Boeing in one of the shops I supported was really into stunt kites.
He told me to go to downtown Seattle to a kiteshop by the Farmers Market.
I am sure you know the store.

He told me to get a Trlby brand which I did.
Just Googled them, and see Ebay has 'em.
http://stores.ebay.com/Trlby-Kites

Mine is a pretty good one, but needs the bridle worked on, and I have not flown it for almost 10 years.
I will dig it out and see if I can fix it, but not sure if you have enough room in your rig so I can bring it along.

I would take a pic of it now to show you what model it is, but I am afraid dust would be flying all over, and I just vacced and dusted my whole place.
It has not moved in ages, and is coved in dust right now.

It is the type I think where you can join several of them together.
I was living in West Seattle at the time after my divorce, and I would hit up Alki Beach after work and fly it down there for a few hours.
Good wind down there for it, and the babe gawking was great too

**UKMyers** · 09-09-2004, 09:43 PM

This is what I am into Running the Buggy at 40-50 miles per hour is where it's at!! My kite is 10 feet from end to end and anything over 10 miles per hour you best be ready to leave the earth. Sure wish I could join you guys on this run.. I'll around Baghdad by then though....... :pat: Have fun and post pics!!

WATRD · 09-09-2004, 09:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Corey

Rob, back around '89 a guy I knew at Boeing in one of the shops I supported was really into stunt kites.
He told me to go to downtown Seattle to a kiteshop by the Farmers Market.
I am sure you know the store.

He told me to get a Trlby brand which I did.
Just Googled them, and see Ebay has 'em.
http://stores.ebay.com/Trlby-Kites

Mine is a pretty good one, but needs the bridle worked on, and I have not flown it for almost 10 years.
I will dig it out and see if I can fix it, but not sure if you have enough room in your rig so I can bring it along.

I would take a pic of it now to show you what model it is, but I am afraid dust would be flying all over, and I just vacced and dusted my whole place.
It has not moved in ages, and is coved in dust right now.

It is the type I think where you can join several of them together.
I was living in West Seattle at the time after my divorce, and I would hit up Alki Beach after work and fly it down there for a few hours.
Good wind down there for it, and the babe gawking was great too

Bring it along! Let's have a look at what you have

MNBOY · 09-11-2004, 10:14 PM

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Originally Posted by WATRD

(I hope you can make it. You and I on the same trail, at the same time, is one of the final signs of the coming apocalypse.)

No such luck for me being there. My situation at work has finally found some resolution, although it ended up involving men in blue uniforms and federal investigatory employees. Lets just say it's been an interesting week, and it will take some cleaning up over the next week or so.

On top of that the damn Runner won't start, and you said I couldn't take the GF's Oldsmobile, so I wouldn't have had a vehicle either. Wish it would have been in Oct. like I originally thought from the thread title, I may have made that. Next time I guess.

09-08-2004, 11:11 AM	#27 (permalink)
Toddski Contributing Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Graham, Wa. Posts: 923	Hey there Rob. If i do make it can i pick your brain about kite's? I bought a stunt kite down at Long Beach and i'm having a frustrating time with it. You still fly don't ya? __________________ Todd '91 4runner SR5. OME 901 coils, Bilstein shocks, 31" Wildcountry TXR Tires. Lightforce Lance 140 offroad lights.

09-08-2004, 11:43 AM	#28 (permalink)
WATRD Contributing Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Duvall, WA Posts: 5,109	Absolutely. In fact I will likely have a few kites with me in case the conditions are favorable at our lunch break. We will probably have lunch on top of Haller Pass, so there is a big, open area that gets some consistant wind off the mountain. What did you get and what seems to be the problem? __________________ -Rob Slightly Modified 2001 Tacoma - WATRD.COM WATTORA is becoming NWToys! Tread Lightly! certified Tread Trainer Search 100+ Toyota tech sites, including this one: Toyota Tech Search

09-08-2004, 11:54 AM	#29 (permalink)
Toddski Contributing Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Graham, Wa. Posts: 923	Cant remember the name off the top of my head. The guy at the kite shop said it was a good beginner kite. I think the problem is the two strings that you hold are attached to the kite too far towards the top of the kite. It feels like i'm not getting enough air into the kite. In other words.... I can't get it up __________________ Todd '91 4runner SR5. OME 901 coils, Bilstein shocks, 31" Wildcountry TXR Tires. Lightforce Lance 140 offroad lights.

09-08-2004, 12:03 PM	#30 (permalink)
WATRD Contributing Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Duvall, WA Posts: 5,109	hahhahahah Well, they say admitting that is the first step toward curing it. When you get a chance, try to chase down what kind of kite it is and I will bring something similar so we can compare the bridles. Take a look at the kite bag link on my kite site at http://www.slimer.com/Kites/ and tell me if you see anything remotely similar to what you have. Bridle adjustment can be a pain in the rear. __________________ -Rob Slightly Modified 2001 Tacoma - WATRD.COM WATTORA is becoming NWToys! Tread Lightly! certified Tread Trainer Search 100+ Toyota tech sites, including this one: Toyota Tech Search

09-08-2004, 12:07 PM	#31 (permalink)
crash Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: GOLDBAR BABY!!! Posts: 907	Wonder if I can make one of those kite thingy's outa metal __________________ *STUFF for SALE*

09-08-2004, 02:57 PM	#37 (permalink)
lorentje Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: portland, or Posts: 29	back to the trip - sounds like something i can do in my stock-as-they-came truck. i've never been on one of these excursions but you have to start somewhere? it's a bit of a haul for me though - is there anyone doing things like this in oregon? __________________ 88 4runner 135K // http://thesmallviking.com/4runner

09-08-2004, 03:22 PM	#38 (permalink)
WATRD Contributing Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Duvall, WA Posts: 5,109	This is as suitable to a "stock-as-they-came truck" as they come. If I have to put it in 4x4, it will be due to some unforseeable circumstance such as snow or the like. Otherwise it's a milk run. I can't speak for the Oregon folks. But there's no reason YOU couldn't put one toegether __________________ -Rob Slightly Modified 2001 Tacoma - WATRD.COM WATTORA is becoming NWToys! Tread Lightly! certified Tread Trainer Search 100+ Toyota tech sites, including this one: Toyota Tech Search

09-08-2004, 06:58 PM	#39 (permalink)
lorentje Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: portland, or Posts: 29	well then, maybe i'll join you guys. you can make fun of my truck, it'll be fun. i'd love to meet some people in oregon, but it's hard to be the motivator when you don't know what you're doing or where you're going __________________ 88 4runner 135K // http://thesmallviking.com/4runner

09-08-2004, 09:24 PM	#40 (permalink)
Shane Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: Seattle Posts: 3,000	Hey Rob, just noticed something. Is this 9/18 as listed on your RSVP system or 10/18 as the title of this thread implies? Just checking as 10/18 is a Monday after all... Let me know, if the thread is wrong which I believe is the case I'll fix it for you. __________________ "It's one great big dysfunctional family that now has to split up and spread dysfunctionality around the greater world," Bill Stainton on the breakup of the cast of "Almost Live!"

09-09-2004, 08:48 PM	#47 (permalink)
*Corey* Co-Founder/Administrator Staff Join Date: May 2002 Location: Auburn, Washington Posts: 26,071	Rob, back around '89 a guy I knew at Boeing in one of the shops I supported was really into stunt kites. He told me to go to downtown Seattle to a kiteshop by the Farmers Market. I am sure you know the store. He told me to get a Trlby brand which I did. Just Googled them, and see Ebay has 'em. http://stores.ebay.com/Trlby-Kites Mine is a pretty good one, but needs the bridle worked on, and I have not flown it for almost 10 years. I will dig it out and see if I can fix it, but not sure if you have enough room in your rig so I can bring it along. I would take a pic of it now to show you what model it is, but I am afraid dust would be flying all over, and I just vacced and dusted my whole place. It has not moved in ages, and is coved in dust right now. It is the type I think where you can join several of them together. I was living in West Seattle at the time after my divorce, and I would hit up Alki Beach after work and fly it down there for a few hours. Good wind down there for it, and the babe gawking was great too

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