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The introductions of the professional kite flyers

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The introductions of the professional kite flyers

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I was trying to get a better picture of this kite but I wasn't able to manage it. The angel wings were very impressive.

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Joyce took this shot of me setting up for the grand launch

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There was almost no wind and this kite needs at least 4 mph. I was struggling to get it up. (Photo by Joyce)

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One of the rare times my kite was in the air that day. (Photo by Joyce)

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This was about as "grand" as the grand launch ever got. There simply wasn't enough wind for the kites that afternoon. (Photo by Joyce)

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A couple of real kite-eating trees. Even Superman couldn't escape.