OK, in the winter we had the OOBE Field Chili Run- (we ate chili) now, how about after we ate the chili, we have the "Thunder Run" this summer?

Actually, the name implies the fact that we could wind up dodging short, late afternoon thunderstorms but that's when we get our wind this time of year--about 2 - 6pm.

After reading Phree's account of getting zapped by the bar and tingling feet, I'm thinkin' the more the merrier. (this way MY odds of getting hit will go down...)

Pool, Cooler full of beer, hot dogs on the grill are all about 15 minutes away after we get fully cooked.

At the polo field, "OOBE Field", Aiken SC.

Throwing this date out:

July 24 & or 25?

25th for me.....wifes b day is the 24th

SOOOO wish I could make this!!!! you guys are a blast to fly with!

K I'll check on the 25 also.

I'll be there both days so either day to suit your schedules.

Dang I was looking at June. Yea we might be able to make both days.

Whats up guys? Is it just the 3 of us? LOL.

I'm gona bring this to the top everyday when the time draws near. Maybe get some more peeps interested.

I'm in I'm pretty sure...

"did we sit by and do nothing when the Germans attacked pearl harbor",

"lets do it"...............................................:duh::duh:

It'll be HOT but it will seperate the men from the boys.

I wish I still had my RV. THIS boy misses the AC unit, gernerator and fridge!! So we'll have a tent and a cooler instead.. .

you can use my Slingshot for sunblock.........................:duh::duh: hey I thought Id say it before anyone else does..................

Everyone can take turns pumping it up! :o

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Originally posted by BeamerBob Everyone can take turns pumping it up! :o

Can't touch that, couldn't you just blow it up? Hmmmm,,, Pokite? Can you help out? I mean with a compressor or something.

Folks, sorry to say duty calls and I have to travel for work unexpectedly on the weekend of the Thunder Run, July 24 & 25th. DAAAAAAMMMMMNNNN!!!!

Don't let me not being there stop anyone from coming if you're an Aiken Kite Club member or meeting one there. So far everyone who said they would come is a member, so as long as one is there (land use agreement) anyone is still welcome . I plan on having a Fall meet up there anyway so if your're not interested in burning up in July, fall is great winds at OOBE.

Sorry to hear, pokite... but if others still make it out, we are planning on it also.

It will be hot, thats fo sho.

do how'd you guys manage to get such an awesome field anyway? I'd try and make the 3 hr drive but I think I have something planned for that weekend already

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Originally posted by wannabekiter do how'd you guys manage to get such an awesome field anyway?

I got lucky about 12 years ago and struck a deal with the owner of the unused dairy farm. He let me start a R/C plane club for $1000 year rent. We've been flying there ever since and the property has been sold 3 times since with each owner happy that someone was there to care for the property and prevent illegal dumping. I approached the current owner with some pictures and an explanation of what Kite Buggying is and instead of a turning me down he asked if I could jump in the air with them and I said "Well... yea... but I wouldn't do anything like that on your property..." and he said "Why Not?"... And the rest is history. He does require a signed waiver from anyone flying therte and from "Aiken Kite Club" for his protection.

What is "Aiken Kite Club" ?

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Originally posted by Bladerunner What is "Aiken Kite Club" ?

Aiken Kite Club is the very loose organization I put together so we have a governing body, as loose as it is, to provide the landowner peace of mind that we will be responsible for all kiters using OOBE Field. Anyone can join, its free, just need to fill out the waiver form which I give to folks who want to fly at OOBE. A new member needs to meet with a "club" member out there for the first visit to be shown around and how and where to fly without interacting with off limit areas , horse riders, etc.

OK,,, trying to get some idea's for the weekend.

Wondering if anybody is going to the OOBE field and what days?

HELLOOOO,

Looks like record temps with no wind. But if anybody is going to show, let me know.

that 115 degree heat index forecast has me thinking H20..............................

Sorry this is turning out to be a bust guys... Let's replan for cooler weather?

Good idea pokite. I think I'll be neck deep sitting on a life jacket with a cold one.

Tridude had the right plan.