Date:	Thu, 10 Mar 1994 10:36:36 -1000
From:	keys@starchild.ncsl.nist.gov (Larry Keys)
Message-Id: <CMGuL2.3En@dove.nist.gov>
Organization: National Institute of Standards & Technology
Subject: Lurkers (add me to the list)

Hello everyone,

i've been reading (read: lurking) posts on this forum for about 1 1/2 
months now and this is my first post.

I waited this long because, i couldn't contribute any knowledge of kites
(since i had none), and most of my questions have been answered through
"ftp.hawaii.edu", this has been a great resource.

I have ended my lurking because, i have a couple of questions that the
FAQ was not able to answer.

Right now i'm intrested in Fighter Kites.  I bought a book called
"Fighter Kites" by Philippe Gallot.  I got the book from Into the Wind.
I also got a "Windmill Hata", Traditional Indian Fighter, and a couple
of plastic Delta's for my son's (4 & 6 years old).

Anyway, what is a good source for bamboo? I have read about the roll up
blinds, however, it seems that now-a-days these type of blinds are made
of plastic, or some light weight reed.  Ive tried a couple of craft/hobby
stores, any other suggestions? 

I'd like to build my own fighters, for starts, then mabye i'll consider
some of the stunters.  BTW, any opinions on some of the Intermediate
stunters sold by Into the Wind (i.e., mini ZR1 or the mini Lotus). I
particularly like the price of these. :)

Also, how do i read the "archive" files on "ftp.hawaii.edu".


Thanks

Larry



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Date:	Mon, 21 Mar 1994 12:35:00 -1000
From:	hlee@anes.hmc.psu.edu
Message-Id: <2D8E1F32@anes.hmc.psu.edu>
Organization: Division of Applied Sciences, Harvard University
Subject: Lurkers (add me to the list)

For anybody in the Washington D.C. area interested in a supply of bamboo, I
have friends in that area who are interested in eradicating a large stand of
this plant from their backyard.  If you would like as much bamboo as these
people can convince you to take home, please contact me (via Email, and not
through the discussion list) for more info.
                                        Harold Lee
                                        HLee@anes.hmc.psu.edu
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Date: Thu, 10 Mar 1994 20:36:36 GMT
Anyway, what is a good source for bamboo? I have read about the roll up
blinds, however, it seems that now-a-days these type of blinds are made
of plastic, or some light weight reed.  Ive tried a couple of craft/hobby
stores, any other suggestions?
 


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