Aug 2007 - A Perfect Day to Fly

The title says it all, 23 degrees, 15Km winds off the lake, beautiful sunny skies and about 25 kiters all flying kites at Lakeview Park. We could have used this wind for Canal Days! Various kites of may colours flew all afternoon with young and young at heart enjoying a fine summer day. At the beginning there seemed to be some national pride being displayed as Vaino's Canada Flag Sutton was launched along side of Russell's Canada Flag pillow kite. I picked up a small 2 line Canada flag foil at a surplus store, so what better time to test it out in between these two. After a while the kites were staked and having a steady breeze, there was only one thing to do ... sit back watch the skies as our kites danced in the sky. During this relaxing point, we learned more about Ted Shaw and his misguided youth! If anyone was missing beer out of their cottage about 35 years ago, you might want to chat with Ted. Curious onlookers drove by to watch and take pictures. Bob said it best "It can't get much better than this...all I need now is a cold beer", (Ted didn't have any).

Well, only 2 more Club Flys of the season, but there are some festivals coming up. TKF has the Toronto Industrial Alliance KiteFest Saturday and Sunday, September 15 & 16. There is also the International Kite at the end of the month, September 27 to 30th. Our next regular fly is on September 30th. See you at the end of the month!