I managed to fly/ride every day but some days were shorter runs - the last days were lighter and I really needed the extra long line sets to park the big kite up high and go. Late Saturday afternoon/ evening, Jason and I went down to the beach as the zoo started to thin out. We flew kites until sunset and I buggied southward and back a couple of times running the big kite nicely into the low sun over a beach wedding. Funny to see people at the wedding looking up and taking photos upward rather than watching the couple doing their vows. The high heat and humidity Saturday really weighed the kites down but we did squeeze in a small session to cap off the week. Packing up after was definitely the hardest part of the week.

Looked like good wind speed and a decent direction today, I imagine Ted probably had a good go of it today!

I'm hoping for a good run here on Saint Simons later in the week. East Beach is a big open spot and low tide is around noon Thursday with a good suitable wind if the forecast holds up!!!

Just pulled In the driveway back home about an hour ago. I wondering how much stuff I should just leave in the car to get ready for next year
Mark

I should be able to start getting some stuff up next week.
Glad you made it back home Mark.

So glad you had good winds! Too bad pbc and I couldn't actually join you in buggying, but it was lovely to see you all. Spencer, sorry our paths didn't cross (again!), but hey, next year right?

It would have been nice to have everyone at the BBQ lunch, a handful of people were in and out during the week and missed some of the larger group shots taken. This is just one of the shots from the lunch - it's a small image just for the forum post for now - more to follow as I rake through the shots and video and post higher res later
Mark

Sweet picture, Mark!

Looks like a bunch-o-fun and great weather too!
Looks like everyone was flying their "ghost" kites! :P

a couple of teaser shots for Nick (low res screen caps from the video)
- the first trip to driftwood
- coming around the NW tip toward the pier - pier in centre by the end of the tree line.

Now thanks to Mark I have to re-draw the Jekyll Island maps to extend the northern-most point of buggy runs. Still not sure how to put in to cartographical terms how to avoid the "pointy bits" (see first picture) at Driftwood Beach.

Awesome pics Mark, ... That group shot is outstanding!... Y'all must've done that after we left for kiddo nap time... I LOVE IT!!!

It is a very technical section, Angus. Navigating the pointy bits and running straight upwind and straight downwind was some of the toughest obstacle riding I have done. I advanced my buggy pilot experience by a couple years just by pushing the limits of the island this year

DSC_0314B_small by Mark Groshens, on Flickr

Now that's a great group photo!
Looks just like one big happy family!!:D

LOVE IT Mark!!!

Quote: Originally posted by markite

a couple of teaser shots for Nick (low res screen caps from the video) - the first trip to driftwood - coming around the NW tip toward the pier - pier in centre by the end of the tree line.

These are awesome Mark! I can't wait to see the video, and I'm glad you guys made the run. It's definitely challenging terrain, and you got further than I even gave thought to! Nicely done.

I'm sorry I wasn't there to make the run with you, but now you've given me something even further to shoot for.

We'll have to setup something next year with a beverage stop and an umbrella for those who can make it :-). I'm willing to bet the run back was nice and fun downwind run eh? Probably made it back in a third of the time it took you to get there once you rounded the tip.

Quote: Originally posted by acampbell

Now thanks to Mark I have to re-draw the Jekyll Island maps to extend the northern-most point of buggy runs. Still not sure how to put in to cartographical terms how to avoid the "pointy bits" (see first picture) at Driftwood Beach.

Speaking as someone who put his kite (err, correction, pbc's kite!) on the "pointy bits", it's my official recommendation to not fly your kite into them. And watch your downloops, those trees come up quick ;p

nice stuff mark! the bridge shot is deluxe.

Wow a lot of people showed up. I guess we left to early.

Quote: Originally posted by speleopower

Wow a lot of people showed up. I guess we left to early.

Thinking about the people that weren't around for the bbq Friday afternoon there are at least 13 people that are not in any of these group shots (not including any extraterrestrials that may have snuck into that group photo)

Sorry I missed it. Looks like good times with good people!

So did only one ET survive the UFO crash?

Quote: Originally posted by frankiter

So did only one ET survive the UFO crash?

only one managed to make the group photo - I think the others were out buggying

Okay here's the first movie I've thrown together (not driftwood, a collection of clips from the week, sorry i don't have everyone in here)
don't forget to change the settings to higher res from the default - still not as high as the original that i'll put up on vimeo later
Mark

Mark,
It says this video is private...?

Quote: Originally posted by 1oldkid

Mark, It says this video is private...?

thanks i've changed it to public, let me know if it plays for you or if i need to copy a new link

Mark

Awesome!

Worked !
Great video!! The song fit perfect!

Nice work!

That was brilliant the way you tied the music to the video. The footage is really beautiful as well. Well done!!!

AWESOME MARK!!!!!

Love it!