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oops Idaho Kite Festival 2008 update new website coming: www.IdahoKiteFestival.com FOLLOW THAT (KITE) TRAIN! Kiter goes postal Kitemaking in Pocatello - CEF fair and upcoming Portneuf Library workshop Kudos to all the volunteers at the Community Environmental Fair Bonsai Buddies More Kitemaking in Pocatello-Chubbuck Kitemaking at the Community Environmental Fair in Pocatello April 26 April 08 May 08 June 08 July 08 August 08 September 08 October 08 November 08 December 08 
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FOLLOW THAT (KITE) TRAIN!
I learned how to build a kite train at the last WA State International Kite Festival. The train consists of small Malay kites hooked together to trail across the sky. Once you get a good number (100 is my goal) you can also make a kite arch, tacking down both ends. It’s breathtaking to see the arches on the beach, and I want Idahoans to see that sight in Pocatello this fall. My train was up to 40 kites, so last Sunday we flew it at a Fathers Day picnic in Blackfoot. It went up easily, and excited and amazed everyone. Just seeing all those kites dancing and soaring lifted spirits and brought smiles to our faces. So my plan is to keep adding to the train with the help of fellow kiters and The Sky's The Limit volunteers till I reach 100 kites by October 2, when the second annual Idaho Kite Festival begins – and to fly however many I have every chance I get. I’ll be in Ontario and Nampa this weekend for family and friends, and you might see the train over our gatherings! 2 comments from 2 users
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posted by
MAXINE
on Jun 22, 2008 at 10:12 AM
WOW! This sounds so awesome! How did you come up with such a fun and orginal idea? Looks like kiting in Idaho could become a year around event. Thanks for keeping us informed about all of the exciting news about your organization! If it were not wishing the summer away I would have to say that "I can hardly wait for your creative and unique event!" but seeing as how summer has only been here so few days it seems like a shame to miss any of this wonderful Idaho season! Hope everyone is looking to attend a class in how to build a kite!
posted by
Kiter
on Jun 23, 2008 at 03:56 PM
Nobody should be allowed to have this much fun. At established kite festivals, several 100-kite trains arc across the flying field (usually a beach). So I'm up to 50 kites strung together, which we tried to fly in Ontario OR yesterday in honor of my Aunt Ruth's birthday. We put up ten practice kites, which went up so fast it tore the linewinder from my grasp! Luckily they hooked on the roof, which we could reach. Unluckily the metal roof sawed the line, and ten kites and my cousin Dee went flying down the street! She caught up and rescued them a block later, saving the day! So then, as the wind grew stronger we attempted the other 40 kites, but the wind speed increased so fast that I was afraid we'd be chasing this train to Boise - so after about 30 kites I reluctantly but probably wisely brought them down. It was great fun, and a treat for the 65+ friends and family gathered for the birthday party! Some of my kite buddies report they've made several more kites to add to the train, so we should have 100 in a short time. Watch for it above the skies of Pocatello and Chubbuck any breezy weekend! Bring your kites and join us!
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