stevepigeon Posted December 6, 2010 Report Share Posted December 6, 2010 The Tunderbird Beach Resort is booking up fast! If you can't get a room there go to Best Western 727-367-2704 This hotel is right next door to the Thunderbird!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike8574 Posted December 10, 2010 Report Share Posted December 10, 2010 (edited) Checked Best Western and check in 14 Jan - Check out 17 Jan Suite-2 Double Beds, First Floor, Pool View is going for 350.00 Anyone want to split it? Otherwise I'll take some seats out of my van and crash in it cause I'm gonna be there and this will be my very first kite festival! Might need to borrow a shower could be a little cold in the ocean at that time of year. Edited December 10, 2010 by FlyWithMe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Posted December 27, 2010 Report Share Posted December 27, 2010 I'm all booked. Just me this year, no family. Very excited to get out there with everyone. I haven't picked up the handles in 3 months...I'm going a little crazy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lauranyyfan Posted December 28, 2010 Report Share Posted December 28, 2010 I'm all booked. Just me this year, no family. Very excited to get out there with everyone. I haven't picked up the handles in 3 months...I'm going a little crazy! Hi Jeff- Sweeeeet!!! Only two weeks and a few days.... very much looking forward to it. See you and everyone soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike8574 Posted December 28, 2010 Report Share Posted December 28, 2010 (edited) Checked Best Western and check in 14 Jan - Check out 17 Jan Suite-2 Double Beds, First Floor, Pool View is going for 350.00 Anyone want to split it? Otherwise I'll take some seats out of my van and crash in it cause I'm gonna be there and this will be my very first kite festival! Might need to borrow a shower could be a little cold in the ocean at that time of year. Update: I have some family members flying in from NYC at the time of the festival so I'll be driving from Gainesville Fla. to and from the fesival on the days I go. Anyone on my way need a lift let me know I have room for two more. Edited December 28, 2010 by FlyWithMe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott_of_melnsct Posted December 28, 2010 Report Share Posted December 28, 2010 Melanie and I (and Laurel, who can sleep on the floor) have an efficiency room at the Thunderbird with two double beds, and would gladly take in a roommate to offset the cost for all. Any takers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevepigeon Posted December 29, 2010 Report Share Posted December 29, 2010 Only 2 weeks to go!!! The festival is coming together. We're working on some of the small details!! There are 4 acts signed up for the Saturday Nights Treasure Islands Got Talent Show!!!! We would love to get a couple more. There is a guitar available to use if you like to join us!! Starting to take peeks at the weather. It might be a little chilly this year. See you all in a couple of weeks!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike8574 Posted December 29, 2010 Report Share Posted December 29, 2010 Only 2 weeks to go!!! The festival is coming together. We're working on some of the small details!! There are 4 acts signed up for the Saturday Nights Treasure Islands Got Talent Show!!!! We would love to get a couple more. There is a guitar available to use if you like to join us!! Starting to take peeks at the weather. It might be a little chilly this year. See you all in a couple of weeks!!! Sounds like you know whats going on. I've checked the web and can't find a schedule for the festival. Is there anyway you could give me a day by day breakdown on whats going on? I have to pick and choose what days to come. I would love to make every day but alas thats not going to happen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REVflyer Posted December 30, 2010 Report Share Posted December 30, 2010 friday or saturday would have the highest density of flyers available. . ...., that would be my recommendation. More to see & more folks to meet! just pull a "Jim Cosca" (show-up with nothing and fly OPKs all day! He has more than anyone else I know, probably more bags of kites since he's stopped counting individuals long ago!) Try to make one of those weekend days. Or, track the weather, see which day looks to have the best conditions for your enjoyment, some of 'em will be out on the beach regardless though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AldenMiller Posted December 30, 2010 Author Report Share Posted December 30, 2010 Thursday, arrive mid-day, fly kites. Friday, fly kites. Saturday, fly kites. Sunday, fly kites. Monday, fly kites, leave late afternoon/early evening. That's my schedule. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevepigeon Posted December 30, 2010 Report Share Posted December 30, 2010 my wife says it might be alittle chilly this year yes chilly for her but extended forcast says highs of 63 and lows of 45 for some of you northerners thats beach weather lol but for us its hats and gloves doesnt matter we will be flying anyways as long as no fog fest steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott_of_melnsct Posted December 31, 2010 Report Share Posted December 31, 2010 Only 2 weeks to go!!! The festival is coming together. We're working on some of the small details!! There are 4 acts signed up for the Saturday Nights Treasure Islands Got Talent Show!!!! We would love to get a couple more. There is a guitar available to use if you like to join us!! Starting to take peeks at the weather. It might be a little chilly this year. See you all in a couple of weeks!!! If there was a fiddle and a banjo (preferably an open back banjo) available Melanie and I could entertain you for hours, but we can't fly with kites and instruments. That's why we haven't signed up. find that and we're in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dkovacs65 Posted December 31, 2010 Report Share Posted December 31, 2010 (edited) FYI.... Only 13 days to go !!!! @ Alden - how did you get my schedule? Edited December 31, 2010 by cadguy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott_of_melnsct Posted January 1, 2011 Report Share Posted January 1, 2011 The Wind Militia touches down at Clearwater/St. Pete airport at 10:10pm on Thursday the 13th. Anybody feel like giving us a ride to the Thunderbird? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AldenMiller Posted January 1, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 1, 2011 FYI.... Only 13 days to go !!!! @ Alden - how did you get my schedule? We think alike! -Alden Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andelscott Posted January 1, 2011 Report Share Posted January 1, 2011 (edited) Is there any news on a live Internet Video stream for this year? Edited January 1, 2011 by andelscott Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Posted January 2, 2011 Report Share Posted January 2, 2011 Is there any news on a live Internet Video stream for this year? I'll probably have the equipment I used last year for that, so if the hotel wifi is willing (which it was for only Saturday last year) and I can find somebody with a beach facing room...perhaps... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
louiedogg03 Posted January 2, 2011 Report Share Posted January 2, 2011 Well this will be my first year attending the festival. I finally am not deployed for this one and was able to get the leave. Look forward to seeing everyone!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrdenny Posted January 3, 2011 Report Share Posted January 3, 2011 I'll probably have the equipment I used last year for that, so if the hotel wifi is willing (which it was for only Saturday last year) and I can find somebody with a beach facing room...perhaps... I have the same room as last year and your welcome to use it again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevepigeon Posted January 3, 2011 Report Share Posted January 3, 2011 Well this will be my first year attending the festival. I finally am not deployed for this one and was able to get the leave. Look forward to seeing everyone!! WOOOOP MY SON IS COMING!!!!!!!! Think I'm a little excited!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lauranyyfan Posted January 4, 2011 Report Share Posted January 4, 2011 (edited) Hi Everyone- Wow..... It went quick..... less than two weeks to see everyone and fly in some shorts!!!!!!!!! See you all soon! Edited January 4, 2011 by Love2fly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevepigeon Posted January 4, 2011 Report Share Posted January 4, 2011 (edited) The Schedule kinda goes like this... We will arrive there sometime on Thursday. Friday The beaches are open to fly all day. Would like to get a Mega Fly in the afternoon. The press comes out so put up whatever you can!! Saturday Opening Ceremony.. Tampa Bay Cadets presents the Colors at 10 am followed by a Rev performance The rest of the day is a mixture of competition, running of the bowls, candy drops and demos until 5 pm Dinner is at Sloppy Joes, you need to be wearing an AKA wrist band to get a 20% discount. 8:30pm is the Treasure Island Got Talent Show in the Thunderbird conference room. There will be a cash bar and door prizes! Sunday We finish up Competition, more demos,the Mega Fly and I would like to get a Mystery Ballet in. This year the Competition field will also be the main demo field. There are only a dozen competitors so we will need peeps to do demos in between. The Rev Riders will be on stand by for this purpose. To my Rev flyers... I would really love it if you stayed closer to the main demo field. A group of Rev flyers always attracts a crowd and the goal this year is to bring everyone closer together so we can all be a part of the festival. Looking forward to seeing everyone. Sherri Edited January 10, 2011 by stevepigeon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AldenMiller Posted January 4, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 4, 2011 Where is the main demo field this year? Is it in front of the Thunderbird or is it down the beach again like last year? -Alden Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
portlandflyer Posted January 4, 2011 Report Share Posted January 4, 2011 my wife says it might be alittle chilly this year yes chilly for her but extended forcast says highs of 63 and lows of 45 for some of you northerners thats beach weather lol but for us its hats and gloves doesnt matter we will be flying anyways as long as no fog fest steve COLD!!! Sounds more like shorts and t-shirt weather after Saturday's New Years Day in Portland, OR!! See JB's video!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevepigeon Posted January 4, 2011 Report Share Posted January 4, 2011 Where is the main demo field this year? Is it in front of the Thunderbird or is it down the beach again like last year? -Alden The main demo field will be in front of the Bilmar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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