If any one is interested there will be a local kite fest at Dorey Park this Saturday. Hosted by Richmond Air Force. I will probably be the only power kiter there. Will be getting there around 7:00 to help set up. Past years have been pretty big judging by the pics on RAF,s site.

Those are some nice fields.

ATB,
Sam

Got lots of dodging to do with all those light poles, though.

Not sure how rough (gopher field?) they are but the two fields north of the soccer fields have no light poles. Longer walk from the primary parking lot, could also mean less pedestrian traffic. Lemons... lemonade

ATB,
Sam

I have buggyed in the field east of the road and tried to snowkite in the north field. When the wind is right there is an almost beach like run on the north edge of the soccer/football fields

Calling for 5-10 winds Saturday so I will probably be static flying any way.

If you send me the actual location and/or directions to get there, I might just come out. Bit of a haul though...

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Originally posted by ragden If you send me the actual location and/or directions to get there, I might just come out. Bit of a haul though...

I was contemplating heading down. Might be able to convince Heather to come with me.

I would have drove down for that as well but we're having a kite fly for kids at the Ridge American Legion. It's only from 1-3 though.

Argh! Locations people... i cant drive anywhere if i dont know where to go...

I believe the location is:
7200 Dorey Park Drive, Richmond, VA‎

ATB,
Sam

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Originally posted by indigo_wolf I believe the location is: 7200 Dorey Park Drive, Richmond, VA‎ ATB, Sam

Well now i feel dumb...
Thanks!

edit: Little over 2hrs from where I'm at. I'll have to think about it. Especially if wind are marginal...

Here you go Ragden


http://lmgtfy.com/?q=directions+from+Washington+DC+to+7200+D...


It's a nice park; I flew there with a couple of people from the Richmond Air Force and WOW

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Originally posted by Todd Here you go Ragden http://lmgtfy.com/?q=directions+from+Washington+DC+to+7200+D... It's a nice park; I flew there with a couple of people from the Richmond Air Force and WOW

Now thats hilarious. Thanks bud.

Still not sure if I want to make the drive... We'll see...

Todd, how open is that field? Winds look to be right around 9-10 mph. If the field gets good exposure, it could be a fun ride.

Or I could just head to the bowl which is getting about 2mph more wind and is only 45 minutes from the house...

Thanks Todd I wasn't in the office today. Winds out of the north will be problematic for riding. I'm not sure what the condition of the field north of the soccer fields is. last time I was their was 6 inches of snow on it

Nick ,we are talkin it over right now . I don't see why the grandview crew can't be there. Should I bring a bug/board?
You already know I got a bag of small kites for noobs, ( t-foil, buzz, sting,small legends). I will let ya know
WG:bouncing:

I'm bringing my Buggy for display even if don't get to ride it.

While this sounds like a lot of fun. I am going to have to pass. I have to take the cat into the vet first thing in the morning, and after that I might head up to Baltimore for some local kiting. Sorry guys. Maybe next time...

Nick , what time does this thing start? And are power kiters welcome at this event? I don't want them to think we are trying to crash their festival. It looks like the grandview crew will be there,w/ all the kites.

the RAF crew has been welcoming of me. This will be my first fest at Dorey Park I have bugged there before but I will only be bugging if the crowds are lighter or I can get some running room. Posted times are 10-4 . I will be flying under the Demonstrations idea

Have fun tomorrow guys!

Just got back, we had fun . No buggyin' , but lots of static fun. We hung out w/ SilverEagle Kiter all day on the back field.
Lots of kids, which is expected at a kids fly. But as it got later in the day, the demographic changed, it seemed like the "completely oblivious" w/ children showed up. When little jerome is laying on my 5.5 century and I holler at him to get off. The last thing I wanna hear Is "don't you be hollerin at my kid" which made my blood boil. But I had talked w/ the RAF when we got there, and it was made clear that we must not be rude , even to total morons .And I gave my word. So I bit my tongue, and wrapped up my kit and bid the RAF goodbye and came home. I guess in some cultures, "other peoples property" is fair game to do with what you want to.
Still had fun and the wife loved it. My two friends who went with, also had alot of fun . I think they were MILF watching and flying all day. I will have to make it to a few more kite fests in the future. Thanks for the invite Nick.

WG

Over all a good day. I think the same family also had Issue with a vendor to, just no getting through to some people.
thanks for coming "VA Beach crew" :alien: