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Old 09-07-2007, 05:00 PM
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just got a report from H. Someone got dragged across the highway. Was wrapping up kite in exit lane southbound. Paramedics showing up.
Luckily no car accidents. Guy was OK I guess.
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Old 09-07-2007, 06:40 PM
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Whoa, not good! I was hoping no one was on the water when the gust hit, but I had a feeling people would be and was afraid of something like this. I hope whoever it was is ok. If anybody saw what happened, can comment on weather warning signs, etc., please do, so that people can learn from this incident.
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Old 09-07-2007, 07:39 PM
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No big deal, it went from 13 to 35+ in a few minutes but everyone and their kites made it in safely 'cept for some scratches, although it was a little sketch esp. when it happens that fast. Pattern as usual for the Skyway.

I was the last one in on a 17m contra when it hit, thanks for the catch Bob!
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Old 09-07-2007, 07:42 PM
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So, nobody played frogger?
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Old 09-07-2007, 08:05 PM
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Yeah. No big deal. The kite in the Interstate didn't even kill anyone.
DOT is gonna give us at least five more tries to put a kite in the road that actually takes someone out. This is lame how we keep missing the targets.
They are waiting for the "real deal" because the FHP really wants that cameo on the 11 o'clock news with the story entitled "Killer Kite". It's cool to be in the news.
That's gonna take at least 5 months, so just enjoy the ride until then. Heck, if you're lucky, you can be the kiter they interview.

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Old 09-07-2007, 08:43 PM
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I heard Gabe's arm was all bloody. Anyone know if he's alright?
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Old 09-07-2007, 08:49 PM
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He's okay.
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