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Originally posted by macboy Just got back in from din-din and super stoked to see this taking shape! It really means a lot to have you down there Paul esp. considering had it not been for you I'd likely not be making the trek. Anything else I can do to help just let me know.

the way it looks right now is this
-Tires/Rims
i put the XR+ rims/tires on the Libre and just need to shim about 1/4" on either side of front axle. all bolts match up. cinched seat straps to get about 2-3" of clearance.
-Food
not exactly sure of the details but i am sure i'm not going to starve
-Flights
wife says we have enough Airmiles. just need to check for availability and if so, book.
-Hotel
if flights are available then i'm booking.
you guys can use the facilities if RV water pressure does not cut the mustard.
Medical/Travel coverage
?
Rental car
might have enough Airmiles to get a freebie car too if available. hope a car's clearance will suffice? we will have transportation to restock supplies.
-Customs (back into Canada)
not sure how to proceed. no serial numbers and maybe can't find receipts for everything. interesting.
not sure what else to think of
oh yeah
-Register
will do if everything else falls in place.
So...I'll find out tomorrow morning to see if freebie flights/cars are available. If so I'm there.
i know you have been polishing your XR+ rims and want to take it for a spin. do you think it would be a good idea (considering room allowance) to bring the PL Race too? you can if you like whether or not I come. the axle has a hitch and we/you can use DereS-P-A-M-L-I-N-K-s tow device to tandem ride your better halves.

Car cleance on the playa not a problem at all. Very little bit of sand at the entrance, but nothing at all to worry about.

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Originally posted by heliboy50 Car cleance on the playa not a problem at all. Very little bit of sand at the entrance, but nothing at all to worry about.

cool:tumble:

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Originally posted by revpaul -Tires/Rims cinched seat straps to get about 2-3" of clearance. Medical/Travel coverage ? -Customs (back into Canada) not sure how to proceed. no serial numbers and maybe can't find receipts for everything. interesting. not sure what else to think of oh yeah

im about 2" or less off the ground

check out www.bcaa.com (its cheap travel insurance), but I believe NABX has event insurace too. **edited, oops thats BC***

i posted something in your other Postings about customs.

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Originally posted by ripsessionkites im about 2" or less off the ground

And thats's only his height, not the cars ground clearance :moon:

Paul, true to form you're as gracious as can be re: the PL Race. Still, I'd much rather you sitting in it than me ; )

Any developments? The wheels are all polished (good from far, far from good...what a TON of work that was!), the pile has begun in the garage. Stopped by a friend's place tonight, borrowed his son's 1.0 Profoil for the trip (just in case). I think I'm now more than covered. Gotta make the call on Monday to Canada Customs but I'm thinking a written manifest might suffice so if they want to stop me coming back I can at least show what I took down and if they REALLY wanna take inventory well.....what can you do? I'll let everyone know what I find out.

the wheel on the far right just below the buggy looks like a fast WHEEL to use.

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Originally posted by ripsessionkites the wheel on the far right just below the buggy looks like a fast WHEEL to use.

geez that's a lot of gear.
-that fast wheel looks like a wheel to your bicycle trailer- the same trailer i have and was looking at how to hook to buggy before i even bought it .
well...here's the situation.
First of all i have to say THANKS TO YOU ALL for all your help and offers of assistance. I do appreciate all your energies really.
It looks like it's back to original non plan to attend next year and i'll explain why.
i'm not normally a "last minute guy".
the reason i did not make plans for this years (2010,i know... the good one) NABX was because my "kite buddy" DeezPanshes (father of 5 and my brother), whom has been very silent on the forum for quite a while, was hit with some major personal/financial issues. NABX just couldn't be done. I did not feel right about going with out him and that is why i did not make plans for myself to go. i still do not feel quite right about going without him so when things didn't line up quite right it was not a big deal for me. I feel more badly to you guys that put in the time and energy to help me out. I plan to reciprocate.
Fortunately Derek is on the mend, so to speak, and says we are def going to get some kiting done this year and NABX will be on the agenda.
IT WILL BE MY PRIVILEGE TO BE ONE OF THE GUYS OFFERING ASSISTANCE NEXT YEAR as I(hopefully we) will be planning ahead to attend.
Thanks everyone and good winds to you all.
I'll see you soon enough:singing:
Paul

That's the attitude.

Your aren't bailing on Deezpanshes . Simply blazing the trail for next year ! :smug:

++ karma dude. You're quite a guy (both of you are actually). All summer last year I thought of how little use my gear was getting but, like you, things had come up and I wanted to focus my energies there. I just kept telling myself that I have the rest of my life to kite, it's only NOW that I can make a difference by focusing on something else for now.

You'll be missed (both of you). SOBB maybe? I smell a weekend roadtrip......

.....oh, and the "fast wheel"? Right you are Paul....it's the Chariot for Anna. BUT the wife said the answer is "no" until such time that Anna is old enough to decide whether she wants to go kiting or not ; )

You should see the wheel a little further right of that.......now THAT'S the fast wheel. (My prized VFR....if it'd fit in the RV it'd be coming too!)