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Post by Gareth Williams on Aug 7, 2014 20:24:04 GMT
Is anyone bringing extra Kiteability kites? We don't own one and would like to take part in the mass fly Mike  Bill is probably the best bet. Not quite sure how you can have a mass fly when only one attendee owns the kites |
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Post by Gareth Williams on Aug 8, 2014 7:33:20 GMT
Looks like a change of plan. Probably be there Saturday instead of Sunday now.
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Post by ekim on Aug 8, 2014 9:08:25 GMT
Weather forecast go the better of you then? Mike |
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Post by gerty on Aug 8, 2014 13:21:45 GMT
Ron's friend Don is coming along to run his tombola and raising money for the hospice where Ron was cared for and for Slide Away.
If you have items you are able to donate they would be very much appreciated.
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Post by Gareth Williams on Aug 8, 2014 13:50:19 GMT
Weather forecast go the better of you then? Mike The change has been made under guidance from SWMBO. And I know my place! |
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Post by gerty on Aug 8, 2014 21:34:32 GMT
Is p***ing down this evening......Glad I am not camping tonight...
Webbed feet will be needed for tomorrow?
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Post by Gareth Williams on Aug 8, 2014 22:53:01 GMT
Reminds me of Margam
Get a different perspective - try KAP
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Post by ekim on Aug 8, 2014 23:02:07 GMT
Preparing the submarine ready for the morning. See you there Mike |
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Post by Gareth Williams on Aug 9, 2014 6:58:14 GMT
Just had an email from Malcolm. The ground is very wet so if anyone prefers to park in the car park he has passes so you don't need to pay the parking charge. He will be on site at about 9.30
Get a different perspective - try KAP
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Post by rokbottom on Aug 9, 2014 17:58:47 GMT
Dunno what all the fuss is about, It was a bit muddy by the Gates but apart from that what a lovely day, Sunny with Wind! and lots of lovely people.
Back again Tomorrow Bertha permitting. I will be bringing some long wooden tubes for someone to try.
Len.
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Post by ekim on Aug 9, 2014 21:51:12 GMT
Quite correct Len. Great day with the usual Teston disturbed wind. But at least there was wind. All in all a great day out! Another great BBQ from Bill, thanks for doing the cooking etc. and many thanks to all who assisted with food preparation and clearing up. Hoping the weather men have got it wrong and looking forward to another day at the bridge! Mike |
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Post by rokbottom on Aug 10, 2014 7:19:35 GMT
Its Sunday morning and just gone 0800hrs, in Ashford it is dark skies and raining and windy, it looks like a no go at the moment, will keep fingers crossed. Len. Its now 0925hrs and still the same here.  |
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Post by ekim on Aug 10, 2014 17:05:15 GMT
Well what a day! Thanks Atlantic Depression (formerly known as Hurricane) Bertha! Arrived in light rain that stopped, started, stopped, restarted etc. Then Malcolm said that it was sunny in Ashford and Len was on his way. Lo and behold Len arrives just in time for the deluge. When the heavy stuff stopped we ventured out of our cars in almost gale force winds flying the smallest kite in our collections. Kevin shows us all how to fly a chinese goldfish inflatable which withstood the gusts very well. Gradually the clouds built up behind us all and a short sharp shower duly followed clearing the field of the few people who had ventured out. Once that was gone, taking the thunder and lightening with it, the wind dropped to a more managable level and it turned into a lovely afternoon Many thanks to all who made such a good event happen, all who turned up to support the event and everyone who helped Jai break down hre shop and load her van. So another Teston over, looking forward to the next one already! Cant wait. Mike |
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Post by malcolmf on Aug 11, 2014 10:53:53 GMT
Thanks to all members who came along and supported the event, special thanks to all who assisted the excellent chef "Bill" with the b.b.q.,all those who helped Jai from Hi-z-akite with the taking down of her stall, ( how that lady does it on her own at the other shows she does remains a feat of physical and mental strength). Gerty supporting Slideaway volunteers in the kite making workshop, although not many made on Saturday and any others who helped out in any way, without whom Teston just would not be feasible. Just to add if any-one knows of a business who may wish to support the Teston event for a few hundred pounds then let me know.
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Post by malcolmf on Aug 12, 2014 11:42:01 GMT
As all those attended Dom and Dot Cox ran a tombola and raffle stall to raise funds. They managed on Saturday to raise a total of £200 which they are donating 50/50 to the Isabel Hospice who look after Ron and to Slideaway our chosen charity.
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