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Remember flying a kite as a kid? It's a pretty simple task, really, in the sense that (1) all you have to do is hold onto the string, and (2) as you proved, even a kid can do it.

And I'm sure you know that there are people who can make kites do some pretty nifty tricks, like barrel rolls and loops and all that.

And what's extra special is when you get three people flying three kites together, performing a beautiful aerial ballet.

Or two people flying three kites.

Or one.

Happy New Year, y'all!

Posted by Dr. Mercury in The Culture, "Culture," Pop Culture and Recreation at 08:30 | Comments (8) | Trackbacks (0)

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Very impressive performance and a wonderful choice of musical accompaniment.

#1 Ron Snyder on 2013-01-01 09:41 (Reply)

Glad you enjoyed. What's particularly impressive is that you'd think each kite would require four control strings, for up, down, left and right. Truly an amazing performance.

#1.1 Dr. Mercury (Link) on 2013-01-01 09:57 (Reply)

Yes, I have met Ray in the 90's met him at one of that AKA conventions. I was with Art & Inga Ross. in Jacksonville, Florida and also at Lubbock, TX in 1991.

I had to give up kitting as I can't stand or walk with out the aid of cane or crutches or a wheel chair.

I will be flying my small kite on my rod and reel in and around the flys here in Minnesota.

Good Health to all and good wind on your back

#1.1.1 Donald G. Jaspers "Minnesota Kitedoctor" on 2013-01-01 14:04 (Reply)

Marvelous! The perfect way to usher in the new year!

#2 Katharine on 2013-01-01 11:21 (Reply)

Agreed. That was just outstanding. Great visuals, great music, great timing.

#3 Robo Rob on 2013-01-01 11:29 (Reply)

Thanks, Doc. Good reminder to stay humble this year!

TC

#4 Leaterneck on 2013-01-01 13:30 (Reply)

Very cool, best vid I've seen all week.

#5 KJW on 2013-01-01 13:56 (Reply)

Y'all might enjoy the annual kite festival on the mall in Washington DC. 3/30/13 this year.

http://dc.about.com/od/specialevents/a/SmithKiteFest.htm

With luck the cherry blossoms are out at the same time.

#6 Knucklehead (Link) on 2013-01-02 10:55 (Reply)

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