Brownsville/SPI Airport...

Kataku2k3 · Since 14 Aug 2005 3753 Posts Los Angeles, CA Videographer

So I've never been here before, but the airport is TINY! Just got in, only to find out that my kites and main suitcase didn't make it on my flight. They are, however, supposed to be on the next one which arrives at 8:40PM.

P.S. - The lady in PDX at the ticket counter was like, "Are you sure it's just golf clubs... They're normally not this big or heavy..." I was like yeah, that's it. My 3 REVs (unbagged), Lunacy, harness, and 1 bar came to 48lbs in my SS golf bag!

Here are some cool pics of the airport! Laughing

Hein · Since 08 Mar 2005 1314 Posts Possessed

you're lucky they didn't go
on to New Orleans.

I ran to the end of the jet way
in Houston just to see the captain
go by as he was backing up the
plane. they pulled back up and let
me on. Gotta luv Southwest!

But my gear never got off the
other plane.

I think they turn off the lights
in HRL after 11:00. I once had
to wait with a whole flight load
of people for someone to unlock
the door so we could get to
the lobby and baggage claim.

have fun

kitezilla · Since 22 Jun 2006 453 Posts gorge Obsessed

Last year, when flights got fouled up in Houston, I spent the night, sleeping on the very bench that you have your laptop on. Very comfy! I give it 4 stars. The next morning, I took a taxi up to the Harlingen airport to get my luggage and car.

Thanks for the pictures.

Today, the wind rocked....my favorite..NW at 20 all day...lots of kiters going to bed early, tonight.

chanson · Since 31 Jan 2006 1874 Posts WISCONSIN Chimey

pkh · Since 27 Feb 2005 6549 Posts Couve / Hood Honored Founder

SPI... luv it when you hit the ground and see the palms about to rip apart its so windy.

carolb · Mon Oct 29, 07 8:06 pm **awesome**

Can't wait to kite with ya.
welcome to spi. Are you stuck? Need a pick up?
CarolB

Kraemer · Since 24 Apr 2006 1736 Posts Sky Pilot Unicorn Captain

SPI. Separate Packages Immediately. Have fun Adam, hope you get awesome water time!

pura vida one · Since 22 May 2007 80 Posts

Gman · Since 11 Feb 2006 4911 Posts Portland Unstrapped

DROCK999 · Since 31 May 2007 852 Posts Left Coast Opinionated

Kataku2k3 · Since 14 Aug 2005 3753 Posts Los Angeles, CA Videographer

Everything's good! Thanks everyone! We're staying at the Travel Lodge, like 13 doors down from Amery and Tony (they're sleeping together)! I'll get some pics though...

P.S. - Don't call the police here, "dude". Ryan said it to one of them ~30 mins ago when they had us all "pulled over" outside of the bar, and he went off on him. Apparently you can't stand around outside after 2:15... lol

wylieflyote · Tue Oct 30, 07 4:52 am

Must do list:
Padre Island Brew Pub- Try the Octoberfest and one of their Gulf Shrimp Wraps.
We just got back from SPI. 7 windy days out of 9. But we always followed wind God protocols. Sat in same section, same waitress, Oktoberfest, No Shaving, No Baths, Fill the rental car with sand. Only skunk day was the day after the brew pub was closed for the night, and our last day when a "blue norther" hit and I didn't bring my 7M.

shastadogs2 · Since 28 Mar 2005 336 Posts Obsessed

i always pack my favorite kite and control bar in my carry on.
the rest of it is all expendable.
boards/harness, etc, rentable in many locales. . .

great you guys are getting some wind.

and carol, seriously: "you guys need a pickup?" YOU and TONY ROCK!!!
Stevenson crew for president remix!!!!!!!!!!!!

jimmi

forrest · Tue Oct 30, 07 6:23 am

Welcome to Texas where everyone has something to prove, especially the Cops. I'm from Texas so I can say this!

Actually, this happen to me once when I was about 17 in Austin. Cop almost assaulted me for calling him Dude repeatedly out of habit. Then again when I was 16 at a bowling alley because I was sitting in the food court without buying food. Then again when I was 12 for playing in the yard of a vacant house, said I was breaking and entering.

The most ironic thing is the the guy I never got along with in High School became a cop. I saw him at a bar years later and he was saying how he couldn't believe they gave him a badge. Neither can I.

pkh · Since 27 Feb 2005 6549 Posts Couve / Hood Honored Founder

Make sure you hit Naturally's

http://maps.google.com/maps?q=3109+Padre+Blvd,+South+Padre+Island,+TX+78597,+USA&sa=X&oi=map&ct=title

Best sandwiches in the world! They especially taste great after you've been on a steady diet of other Texas cusine (Whattaburger, Denny's, Beefeaters Steak House)

Actually if you like Sushi there is a pretty kick ass sushi restraunt at the south end of the island by the surf shop. Also South Padre Island Brewing is a good spot for a burger or pizza (and beer!)

blowhard · Since 26 Dec 2005 2027 Posts Windward

just go to the all you can eat fish (deeeep fried) joint in Port Isabelle
or the chinese buffet
Both very local

Daniel if you are there just avoid the northers
usually pretty windy in NOV.
and not too cold

Kataku2k3 · Since 14 Aug 2005 3753 Posts Los Angeles, CA Videographer

Sorry, nothing special. The wind was ultra-light today (guys were out on 20m Waroos, 14m Turbos, and REV 13s), so we didn't get a whole lot... And to top that, the forecast looks horrible for the next two days too. Sad