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Kim
Since 11 Jul 2005
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Seattle, WA
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 Tue Jul 18, 06 9:17 pm Tales of the Lone Kiting Trucker |
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Entertainment was not hard to find around the premesis of Rufus last weekend. We were graced by the presence of a mysterious gypsy trucker from Venezuela that was about as bizarre as they come. The photos below tell the story but....
The only story we are missing is Kurt standing at the waters edge dumbfounded with David yelling at him "You're scared like a LADY!" David repeated himself many times referring to Kurt ducking when David was swinging his kite all over the beach (thankfully empty) and Kurt, amazingly, kept his cool. Nice job, Kurt, but we think you could have taken him, in one lick and if not, we would have had your back! 
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| Finally packs up to move on to the next beach assault. |
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| Sharing his life story complete with scrapbook. |
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| This ones for you, Kurt... your new best friend :) |
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| ...but didn't find any |
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| Diving down for an ounce of common sense... |
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| "What do you mean tap your head to land? I always do it myself!" |
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kimkiteboard
Since 23 Jan 2006
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| Tue Jul 18, 06 10:01 pm |
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| I was first hand witness to interaction between the Gypsy Truck Driver (GTD), Kurt, and myself. Let me start this with - this was GTD's second day on the water ever with a kite and board (leash made of twine). He seems to come from a snorkeling background as seen in the pictures. As the day continued, GTD was approaching the beach for a landing. He had recently been taught that kiters do prefer to help catch kites as they come in and was gently patting his head toward myself and Kurt. Due to his kite moving at high speeds toward the beach and out of control toward others, I backed away in a tucked position to avoid the situation. I had a session scheduled for later that day and needed my head and limbs to be successful. Kurt graciously moved toward the kite and grabbed it. GTD was a bit concerned about my lady like behavior - running away, ducking, saving my limbs. GTD apparently felt his skills were up to par and i should have been able to catch the out of control kite. He continued to tell Kurt that he too was also behaving like a scared lady. "Why do you (Kurt) have to behave like her (Kim), a scared lady. GTD was not calm about this situation and repeated saying "scared lady". Later that day, it was suggested that GTD head to the sandbar where there were more beginners. He's nothing more than a rufus kiting legend. One of those stories that people will wonder if it really happened or not. We have the pictures.
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J.P.
Since 10 Mar 2005
638 Posts
Addicted
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| Tue Jul 18, 06 10:23 pm |
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| I've met him & he used to be a "GT windsurfer".
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kimkiteboard
Since 23 Jan 2006
19 Posts
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| Tue Jul 18, 06 10:26 pm |
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| If you have any more info on the GT Windsurfer. . .you should share.
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shredjim
Since 07 Jun 2006
186 Posts
Stoked
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| Tue Jul 18, 06 10:40 pm |
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| Great post folks, thats entertainment! Was the guy normal at all, or was he completely out there like it seems from the pictures?
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kimkiteboard
Since 23 Jan 2006
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| Tue Jul 18, 06 10:44 pm |
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| I would focus on the pictures. However, he did have some fascinating life stories as a traveler. Very impressive life travels.
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pkh
Since 27 Feb 2005
6548 Posts
Couve / Hood
Site Lackey
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| Wed Jul 19, 06 6:36 am |
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| Damn thats funny...wish I was there!
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Kurt
Since 04 Nov 2005
73 Posts
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| Wed Jul 19, 06 7:25 am |
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Kim,
Those photos were classic. I'm going to put a few up on my fridge. That guy was a real nut. I'm guessing that he has been hit in the head one to many times by flying golf balls.
Thanks to you and Teague for being there for me in case trucker and I came to blows. If you guys weren’t rolling on the ground from laughter, you would have been right there to back me up.
Kurt
BTW- Where are the photos of the other characters? I really want to see the one of the guy with board shorts, helmet, v-neck t-shirt, and dishwashing gloves.
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blowhard
Since 26 Dec 2005
2025 Posts
Windward
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| Wed Jul 19, 06 7:57 am CARNAGE |
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some of the biggest fun at the south coast was watching beginners at the lake
people who don't take lessons for kiting are for sure another breed
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Kim
Since 11 Jul 2005
21 Posts
Seattle, WA
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| Wed Jul 19, 06 11:23 am |
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Kurt,
I have some great photos but I wasn't sure if the models might be on this forum (?). Wouldn't want to hurt any feelings... but they are really funny! What a great weekend to have the camera out! 
Kim
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Sol-flyer
Since 21 Mar 2006
1280 Posts
Dude, where's my Bus?
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| Wed Jul 19, 06 1:34 pm Re: CARNAGE |
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| blowhard wrote: | some of the biggest fun at the south coast was watching beginners at the lake
people who don't take lessons for kiting are for sure another breed |
live an learn,...
lol, is that why i never see you out there when i'm riding? 
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stevegriffith22
Since 14 May 2006
434 Posts
Obsessed
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| Wed Jul 19, 06 2:56 pm |
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After hearing this story first hand on sunday morning by kim, I must say........I'm glad that I wasn't there. Good job to everyone involved for keeping there cool!! 
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Slidingby
Since 29 Mar 2006
125 Posts
Portland, OR
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| Wed Jul 19, 06 3:13 pm |
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haha good story~ 
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tstansbury
Since 06 Jun 2006
649 Posts
Rowena and P.C
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| Wed Jul 19, 06 3:25 pm |
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| You are making me miss the days of Jorge and his plywood pickle crazy Jerry and the old sandbar.
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J.P.
Since 10 Mar 2005
638 Posts
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| Wed Jul 19, 06 10:45 pm |
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| Quote: | | You are making me miss the days of Jorge and his plywood pickle crazy Jerry and the old sandbar. |
Don't forget his home made bar!
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NaishUSA
Since 07 Jul 2005
53 Posts
HR OR
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| Fri Jul 21, 06 8:22 am |
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| Anyone ever hear Utah Jerry tell the story of his alien abduction? Talk about "fascinating life stories as a traveler" holy crap.
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