Mr Git Posted August 29, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 29, 2009 Well, that was interesting... Great wind, pity there was precious little room to use it in And add to that the public having to walk through there too Condolences to the family of the flyer who died (the reason everything shut down like that). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiteLife Posted August 30, 2009 Report Share Posted August 30, 2009 Eh??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Hoath Posted August 30, 2009 Report Share Posted August 30, 2009 Eh??? Just to clarify, very sadly one of the invited single line fliers had a heart attack on the field. I know little details but the paramedics were unable to revive him. As a result of this the festival closed early. More details will be posted later and when appropriate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Git Posted August 30, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 30, 2009 (edited) Just to clarify, very sadly one of the invited single line fliers had a heart attack on the field. I know little details but the paramedics were unable to revive him. As a result of this the festival closed early. More details will be posted later and when appropriate. Sorry, should have put a little more on my post... As mentioned, one of the invited single liners (with BIG kites) was taken ill late in the day. there was no big commotion, and things shut down slowly and earlier in respect. As far as I'm aware, the festival goes on as per, although (hopefully?) there may be something done in tribute/respect for the the flyer involved. Edited August 30, 2009 by Mr Git Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiteLife Posted August 30, 2009 Report Share Posted August 30, 2009 ... Sending out positive energy for the flier and their loved ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazlarsen Posted August 30, 2009 Report Share Posted August 30, 2009 Well what can I say about Portsmouth....... FANTASTIC I should have spent more time flying and less time chatting...But It was nice to put a few faces to the names and meet a few new people,had a great time. My thoughts go out to the family of the the flyer who passed away. Hope to catch up with you all again soon got the 120's on order all the best Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lummas Posted August 31, 2009 Report Share Posted August 31, 2009 So sorry to hear the sad news. Our thoughts go out to the fliers family. Best wishes, Mark Team Too Much Fun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Posted August 31, 2009 Report Share Posted August 31, 2009 Hi I've loaded some pictures from the event into our Gallery 2009. www.TheFlyingSquad.org Follow the link and select Gallery 2009> Portsmouth 2009 - Just Click on Barts shocked face These are from Sunday, and include some of the Birthday cake I'll add more later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiteLife Posted August 31, 2009 Report Share Posted August 31, 2009 Sorry if I've overlooked it, but what was the final Rev mega fly number? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Felix Posted August 31, 2009 Report Share Posted August 31, 2009 (edited) Sorry if I've overlooked it, but what was the final Rev mega fly number? There was no great number of fliers but we did the 16 JMH Decorators kites on Saturday. It looked very good and I hope that images will be available somewhere. [Edit] I just remembered that the 'performance' was with music and many of the moves were 'in time.' On Monday 20 flew together before most fliers had to travel home. Two interlinked rings were flown. I seem to remember that there was discussion about five interlinked rings previously. (2012 event/100 team?) <grins> Felix Edited August 31, 2009 by Felix Mottram Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beach Posted August 31, 2009 Report Share Posted August 31, 2009 Thank you for all the info, the only thing missing was me, well next year for sure....... My thoughts and prayers to the family of the flier who passed away, with this one thought if and when God callls my number I hope it's on a field somewhere with my friends doing what I love........Ben :blue-cool: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Felix Posted August 31, 2009 Report Share Posted August 31, 2009 Thank you for all the info, the only thing missing was me, well next year for sure....... My thoughts and prayers to thefamily of the flier who passed away, with this one thought if and when God callls my number I hope it's on a field somewhere with my friends doing what I love........Ben The flier was someone the Decs have 'shared' field space with for as long as I can remember... Your sentiments, I think, are appropriate. Felix Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andelscott Posted August 31, 2009 Report Share Posted August 31, 2009 Sorry if I've overlooked it, but what was the final Rev mega fly number? Not sure on the final (informal fly) number from today - but one of the figures was just for you and TK. Only problem is, as we were all flying, I'm not sure if there'll be a picture to share...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Felix Posted August 31, 2009 Report Share Posted August 31, 2009 Not sure on the final (informal fly) number from today - but one of the figures was just for you and TK. Only problem is, as we were all flying, I'm not sure if there'll be a picture to share...... Well noted! I really hope that someone captured that. On an aside, the Ethiopian restaurant in Southsea was brilliant. Having eaten at the one in Goldhawk Road near Shepherds Bush in London some time back I was keen to try it. Fortunately, everywhere else was full last night so the team mates and friends did not need too much arm twisting to try it... Top of our list for next year... Felix Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yrna Posted August 31, 2009 Report Share Posted August 31, 2009 My son was not in the Megafly (he's been nicknamed Dangerous for a reason!) so he took some photos. Will post as soon as I've sorted them out. Well noted! I really hope that someone captured that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Felix Posted August 31, 2009 Report Share Posted August 31, 2009 My son was not in the Megafly (he's been nicknamed Dangerous for a reason!) so he took some photos. Will post as soon as I've sorted them out. Hi Yrna, Thanks for the introduction. Look forward to seeing the images and meeting you at Bristol. Felix Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yrna Posted August 31, 2009 Report Share Posted August 31, 2009 Hey Felix! I kind of got a bit overwhelmed and lost track of who I've met and who I still have to go and say hello to. I'm sure I've missed lots of people. Will definitely have to catch up at Bristol! A selection of photos from the Megafly can be found here: Portsmouth Megafly 2009 You'll see the first attempt to a pair of interlinked circles at which point I think my son got bored with taking photos and wandered off, so the best bits are missing! (a better version of the links plus a lot of writing in the sky) I had such an amazing time. Big thanks to everyone I met and flew with. Can't wait for Bristol now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Felix Posted August 31, 2009 Report Share Posted August 31, 2009 Hey Felix!I kind of got a bit overwhelmed and lost track of who I've met and who I still have to go and say hello to. I'm sure I've missed lots of people. Will definitely have to catch up at Bristol! A selection of photos from the Megafly can be found here: Portsmouth Megafly 2009 You'll see the first attempt to a pair of interlinked circles at which point I think my son got bored with taking photos and wandered off, so the best bits are missing! (a better version of the links plus a lot of writing in the sky) I had such an amazing time. Big thanks to everyone I met and flew with. Can't wait for Bristol now. Hi Yrna, That image of the interlinked circles should be enough to get the idea across. Maybe you were wearing dark sunglasses. The writing in the sky was fun. See you at Bristol... Felix Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonesey Posted August 31, 2009 Report Share Posted August 31, 2009 Hi Yrna,That image of the interlinked circles should be enough to get the idea across. Maybe you were wearing dark sunglasses. The writing in the sky was fun. See you at Bristol... Felix My wife is still trying to explain to my kids what one of the words we spelt meant ... its Potty mouth daddy and his friends in our house ........ Great fun though so thanks Decs and FS for letting us mortals play... still think I might have been better suited to watching from the car park like last year though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Felix Posted August 31, 2009 Report Share Posted August 31, 2009 My wife is still trying to explain to my kids what one of the words we spelt meant ... its Potty mouth daddy and his friends in our house ........ Great fun though so thanks Decs and FS for letting us mortals play... still think I might have been better suited to watching from the car park like last year though No No No... The mortals are what makes it happen!!! Please do not stay in the car park... Sorry about the 'word'. Someone else did that. Felix Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonesey Posted August 31, 2009 Report Share Posted August 31, 2009 (edited) My wife is still trying to explain to my kids what one of the words we spelt meant ... its Potty mouth daddy and his friends in our house ........ Great fun though so thanks Decs and FS for letting us mortals play... still think I might have been better suited to watching from the car park like last year though Oh and I forgot to add a quick shout out (as the youth say) to my 'team mates' Sanja (Yrna) and Les (HippyChippy) .. Jeremy and I bullied them into doing some team flying only about 6 weeks ago and already they held their own in the first mega fly ... 'nice job guys' (for the civilised world I think that's what they say 'over there' instead of 'jolly good show old bean') Edited August 31, 2009 by Jonesey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yrna Posted August 31, 2009 Report Share Posted August 31, 2009 Oh and I forgot to add a quick shout out (as the youth say) to my 'team mates' Sanja (Yrna) and Les (HippyChippy) .. Jeremy and I bullied them into doing some team flying only about 6 weeks ago and already they held their own in the first mega fly ... 'nice job guys' (for the civilised world I think that's what they say 'over there' instead of 'jolly good show old bean') While we all need to thank the Flying Squad and the Decorators for a chance to play with the "big boys", my special thanks goes to Jeremy and Jonesey for bullying me this summer. I learned more with you guys than I probably would have done in years of practice on my own. Go team! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HippyChippy Posted August 31, 2009 Report Share Posted August 31, 2009 I learned more with you guys than I probably would have done in years of practice on my own. Go team! Here here, Thanks again Chaps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andelscott Posted August 31, 2009 Report Share Posted August 31, 2009 A few random images from the festival: http://www.revkites.com/forum/index.php?au...m&album=375 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Git Posted September 1, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 1, 2009 (edited) OK, that was a bit mad! Met lots of nice people and got a bit of airtime in Sat and Sun (though short lines in strong winds and tight space was 'interesting'). Abandoned Portsmouth Monday after saying a few Hi's! and Byes! as there were too many potential targets and went of to Stokes Bay... Had a good time (although the wind dropped off and work called eventually), but got to chat and share the field with some lad from London called Chris, who seemed to know a thing or two! (you may have seen him in the arena at Southampton and Portsmouth...), and some delta team practising for the championships in a fortnight. Have to say though, I enjoyed flying my new single line the most (thanks 'Tine!). Edited September 1, 2009 by Mr Git Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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