Date: Sat, 12 Feb 1994 12:13:28 -1000 From: ahclem0013@aol.com Message-Id: <9402121713.tn126512@aol.com> Organization: Division of Applied Sciences, Harvard University Subject: Being Back(upfront) The buggy boogie thang was the greatest, thankfully i skipped the kite fly in vegas and went out to the lake sunday. Tho i stayed till thurs there was only wind sun, mon, tues. One of the most spectacular things to take place that i haven't seen mentioned was dom from PL and peters other rep flying the GIANT peels in no wind. This exhibition was so awe inspiring it even blew peter away! While bob childs was fast i was able to catch up to him and maintain speed with him more than a few times, he did comment tho that no one else seemed to be able to. i found this odd as i didn't really think i was that fast compared to some of the other folks using different systems, like the peel and the modulas. Overall it was the greatest kite event i've been to, no sponsors, no schedule, no bs, well, very little bs. That zeph-1 buggy is great for the desert but i don't see how you could use it any where else, it doesn't turn very sharp at all. it is the most comfortable buggy i've ever been in, mike simmons looked like he was on his couch watching tv drink in one hand remote control in the other, big smile. The guy with the big trike made with bicycle stuff never went fast, he was offered kites and lots of incentive but always had some excuse, did not get to ride it myself. The dust was incredible at all times and covered every thing eventually. i wore a scarf to breathe thru. The surface was harsh, if you fell and got dragged at all you bled! Mike Simmons was being towed by a car and fell hard and obtaining multiple road rash sites about his body and back. (don't try this at home kids, these are really trained profesionals) Scott Dyer is the unsung hero of the whole deal, not only did he transport people and equipment constanly throughout the week, make the shirts and hats, create the buggy naked pin, he also set up a hospitality bar under a canopy with all the finest liquors and beer and dip and ... it was very nice indeed to say the very least. We didn't get to race because when the wind would come up every one would just buggy away and before we could get organized the sun would go down. The time went by way to fast and we have to do it again. Hope to see you out there, just bring your own buggy, i may have an extra kite but ya can't use my buggy!!! aoxomoxoa we buggy or we die! = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = Date: Sun, 13 Feb 1994 04:16:57 -1000 From: dickbell@netcom.com (Dick Bell) Message-Id: Organization: NETCOM On-line Communication Services (408 241-9760 guest) Subject: Re: Being Back(upfront) ahclem0013@aol.com wrote: : The buggy boogie thang was the greatest,...... Lots of good info deleted...... : aoxomoxoa we buggy or we die Dean, Thanx for the great post. Sounds like you guys and gals had a blast. Gail and I couldn't make this one (engine in my truck blew) but we'll definatly make the follow-up. We did get to hear a few very exciting stories and see pictures and videos that Brent and Charleene (BO's Kites) brought back. Speaking of pictures...I heard that you got some really nice shots ;-)...any chance that some may end up here on the NET? Brent and Charleene are working with Keith Anderson ("Spandex Keith" as we know him) to get a buggy happening in the Houston/Galveston area very soon. As the info becomes available I'll post. Later. -- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dick Bell dbell@lobby.ti.com (work) dickbell@netcom.com (home) Dallas, Texas = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =