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    Mez reacted to .Joel in Encephalitis No Barrier for Kitebuggy Enthusiast   
    @roblukin makes the ABC News.

    Article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-04-01/encephalitis-survivor-doing-extreme-sports-kite-buggying/100951660 
     
     
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    Mez got a reaction from Tiger37 in Farewell to Kite Buggying   
    To my fellow kinsman, all the best to you. Please do not become a stranger. We hope to see you out and about. All the best,
    Mez xxx
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    Mez reacted to Tiger37 in Farewell to Kite Buggying   
    Today I sold the final elements of my kite buggy equipment as advertised in the for sale section. (tear in my eye). Good luck to Tony from Brisbane who purchased it all from me.
    I just wanted to say a big thank you for the friendships that I formed from this website at the meetings I attended in Kingston and at Sandy Point, plus Bob here in Canberra. I learnt so much from members of EK and progressed my skills through your help. I have many fond memories of kite buggying with you all but it is time to stop due to nothing more than age!  The body just cannot do it anymore as I reach 70! Good luck to you all and safe kiting. I shall remain on this website because I hope to continue playing around with my one remaining stunt kite!  Thanks again for your friendship - I won't list names; you know who you are!!
     

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    Mez got a reaction from .Joel in Sandy Point Fly 28th November 2021   
    Canceled as the wind has completed changed! Strong easterlies now.
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    Mez got a reaction from BobM in Sandy Point Fly 28th November 2021   
    Hey all,
    I haven’t  posted on here for AGES!
    @igeighty and myself are heading down for a weekend Buggy & Blokart at Sandy Point (arriving Saturday and having a fly Sunday & Monday) Anyone else keen?
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    Mez reacted to bakersdozen in Speed Week, Speed Week!!   
    Had a great solo run today at Sandy Point. Consistent on-shore all day 15-20 knots at the start and then backed off towards the end of the session. Cloudy day, but the sun made several appearances which made it even more enjoyable. Should have enough footage to throw a cheeky edit together over the weekend. 

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    Mez reacted to nigel in Speed Week, Speed Week!!   
    No Rosebud kite fest this year, so we could have three days hooning on the beach over Labor Day long weekend?? March 6th-8th.
    Sandy Point tides are great, low tide, Saturday 12:01pm, Sunday 12:48pm, and Monday 1:39pm.
    Only issue is going to be accommodation. Most places will be booked, or very pricey.
    Otherwise we just wait for the weather to be right and do day trips, if it ever gets right?
     
    Or cause some chaos and hit Dingley with a stack of wind toys one day over the long weekend?
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    Mez reacted to .Joel in Speed Week, Speed Week!!   
    I just sent an email to the real estate agent for a house for the family, we will be there   
     
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    Mez got a reaction from .Joel in Speed Week, Speed Week!!   
    After a fabulous time over in SA, we've both got the feel again to be back in the buggy and blofly. With the COVID situation settling here in Victoria, what about re-booting a speed week? Thoughts?
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    Mez got a reaction from nigel in Kingston 2021   
    Well Kingston SE 2021 is almost coming to an end for @igeightyand I. We’ve managed to get a buggy and a sail on both the beach and the Clay Pan this year. Both were in excellent condition. 

    Lots of people in town this year, this year’s trip has coincided with the annual fishing competition, which means for two days, the beach is out of bounds, the Victorian Blokart Club have returned and a new arrival this year have been a 4x4 club with an expected attendance of roughly 400 vehicles.

    I’m sitting here in our annex and for the first time since we arrived, the rain is gently falling, @jhn.holgateand @Angus Johnstonewere venturing out to the pan, hopefully it’s not too sticky for them. 
     
    This year’s attendance role :-
    @Mez @igeighty @roblukin@jhn.holgate @Angus Johnstone @Grants @BobM @Darren Tibbey @The Duke@AliNev and Most of the SA crew!
    Dougie

    Dougie
    Rob
    Dougie
    Rob
    Dougie
    Mez
    Mez 
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    Mez reacted to jhn.holgate in Kingston 2021   
    Some of the static flying.....
     
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    Mez reacted to Angus Johnstone in Kingston 2021   
    Had such an awesome time on my first trip to Kingston, AND my first time meeting real life kiters! 
    The highlight for me was my best ever buggy session by far, out on the clay pan with @jhn.holgate before the rain hit on Monday. Alas, my GoPro failed me. Luckily John captured, edited and soundtracked the magic better than I could have dreamt!
     So excited to be able to share this with friends and family who are still a little confused about the whole kite buggy caper 😂 
    Thanks again everyone, especially @jhn.holgate, for taking me under your collective wing!
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    Mez got a reaction from Angus Johnstone in Kingston 2021   
    Well Kingston SE 2021 is almost coming to an end for @igeightyand I. We’ve managed to get a buggy and a sail on both the beach and the Clay Pan this year. Both were in excellent condition. 

    Lots of people in town this year, this year’s trip has coincided with the annual fishing competition, which means for two days, the beach is out of bounds, the Victorian Blokart Club have returned and a new arrival this year have been a 4x4 club with an expected attendance of roughly 400 vehicles.

    I’m sitting here in our annex and for the first time since we arrived, the rain is gently falling, @jhn.holgateand @Angus Johnstonewere venturing out to the pan, hopefully it’s not too sticky for them. 
     
    This year’s attendance role :-
    @Mez @igeighty @roblukin@jhn.holgate @Angus Johnstone @Grants @BobM @Darren Tibbey @The Duke@AliNev and Most of the SA crew!
    Dougie

    Dougie
    Rob
    Dougie
    Rob
    Dougie
    Mez
    Mez 
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    Mez got a reaction from RedSky in Kingston 2021   
    Well Kingston SE 2021 is almost coming to an end for @igeightyand I. We’ve managed to get a buggy and a sail on both the beach and the Clay Pan this year. Both were in excellent condition. 

    Lots of people in town this year, this year’s trip has coincided with the annual fishing competition, which means for two days, the beach is out of bounds, the Victorian Blokart Club have returned and a new arrival this year have been a 4x4 club with an expected attendance of roughly 400 vehicles.

    I’m sitting here in our annex and for the first time since we arrived, the rain is gently falling, @jhn.holgateand @Angus Johnstonewere venturing out to the pan, hopefully it’s not too sticky for them. 
     
    This year’s attendance role :-
    @Mez @igeighty @roblukin@jhn.holgate @Angus Johnstone @Grants @BobM @Darren Tibbey @The Duke@AliNev and Most of the SA crew!
    Dougie

    Dougie
    Rob
    Dougie
    Rob
    Dougie
    Mez
    Mez 
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    Mez reacted to .Joel in Kingston 2021   
    Curious as to who ended up going this year and taking the risk of being stuck over there  ?
    Imagine being stranded in the same state as @sinbad for an extended period of time, I'd want to quarantine just to get away from him
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    Mez reacted to jhn.holgate in Kingston 2021   
    Mezz mentioned that she had her permits to me yesterday and I thought 'permits'?  What permits?  Thought I'd better look it up.  Sure enough, if you're coming from interstate  you need to fill in an online form and print it out so you can show it to police if stopped.  Only takes a couple of minutes and I got an approval email within minutes of doing it.  I have no idea how many of the roads into S.A. are patrolled and if you're likely to be stopped, but I didn't know we needed a permit to travel to S.A. from Vic (or elsewhere).  Online form is here: S.A. Police travel application  I'll be heading over on Monday - assuming Covid stays under control in Vic - looking forward to catching up.  And maybe even having a buggy (think my last outing was Kingston 2019)
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    Mez got a reaction from andy666 in Sandy Point. Vic. : Possible post Covid lock down runs till Christmas.   
    I vaguely recall it was @OBEwan playing the music wasn’t it @jhn.holgate?
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    Mez got a reaction from jhn.holgate in Sandy Point. Vic. : Possible post Covid lock down runs till Christmas.   
    I vaguely recall it was @OBEwan playing the music wasn’t it @jhn.holgate?
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    Mez reacted to jhn.holgate in Sandy Point. Vic. : Possible post Covid lock down runs till Christmas.   
    Bugger.  If they sell that, there'll be nowhere left for vans/tents at the caravan park.  Waratah Bay was getting $$$ and Shallow Inlet was Yobboville last time I was there.  (Doug and Mez were playing loud music till 3am).   Anakie CP is nice but a bit of a drive.  We'll have to all jump on @mik333's site at Foster.  Surely Mick won't mind.....
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    Mez reacted to BobM in Kingston 2021   
    Wistful thinking just got converted into an action.
    Booked an el-cheapo cabin at the caravan park from Sunday 24th of Jan until Sat 30 Jan.
    See you there if you are there
     
    BobM
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    Mez reacted to Chook in Kingston 2021   
    Well I received confirmation of my accommodation at the caravan park in Kingston yesterday for next year. 
    After a telephone conversation with them this morning they are really going over and above to work through these covid times and Western Australia's hard border policy.
    If I give them at least 7 days notice my deposit will be refunded in full. Less than 7 days I will be charged a $20.00 cancelation fee. How good is that.
    So............. Fingers crossed we will arrive in Kingston on the 16th Jan and depart on the 27th Jan 2021.
    I have also booked for 2022 incase next year turns to shit. 
    Booking #: #13500 Chook Henderson Arrival Due: 14 Jan 2022 Departure Due: 27 Jan 2022 No. of Nights: 13 Acc. Category: Two Bedroom Ensuite Cabins Adults: 2 Children: 0 Infants: 0 Animals: 0 Total Tariff: $1,865.50 Deposit Due: $143.50 on 19 Sep 2020  
    See the team there. 
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    Mez reacted to OBEwan in Sandy Point. Vic. : Possible post Covid lock down runs till Christmas.   
    Thanks @Mez I'm a maybe.  Currently my priority is to get around and see all the family I've been isolated from for the last few months.  December dates might suit better, but keep me posted.  Cheers Shane
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    Mez got a reaction from Tiger37 in First ever buggy experience!   
    Awesome job @Angus Johnstone When this lockdown lifts, hopefully you can make it out for a buggy run with us! Might have to pull an over nighter at Sandy Point!
     
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    Mez got a reaction from RedSky in First ever buggy experience!   
    Awesome job @Angus Johnstone When this lockdown lifts, hopefully you can make it out for a buggy run with us! Might have to pull an over nighter at Sandy Point!
     
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    Mez got a reaction from Angus Johnstone in First ever buggy experience!   
    Awesome job @Angus Johnstone When this lockdown lifts, hopefully you can make it out for a buggy run with us! Might have to pull an over nighter at Sandy Point!
     
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