Let's go fly a kite, up to the highest height by ankers70

Let's go fly a kite, up to the highest height

On the Port Macdonnell, SA, foreshore there is an old man who makes kites from any old bits of stiff plastic: chook feed bags, fertiliser bags, shopping bags. He's been making them for years, just because he loves making kites, not for sale nor for any other reason. He often has kids watching him and he shows anyone who's interested how to make a simple kite. His wife is sometimes there with him and she has a few kites flying as well, but Kevin says he doesn't like her kites much!

From the song of the same name by David Tomlinson, Dick Van Dyke and the Londoners, performed in the musical and film, 'Mary Poppins':
Lovely!
January 20th, 2024  
A cool image an enjoyed your narrative
January 20th, 2024  
What a super photo. It's a good story too - love the idea of using rubbish to make something as exhilarating as a kite...
January 20th, 2024  
Cool shot and narrative !
January 20th, 2024  
Nice
January 20th, 2024  
Nice pic😊
January 20th, 2024  
Nice one. I will be singing all day now.
January 20th, 2024  
I love the simplicity of this shot. A great way to recycle.
January 20th, 2024  
Mary Poppins would approve Suzanne
January 20th, 2024  
Nice sky photo with a bit of interest.
January 21st, 2024  
I think there is a skill to flying kites. I was never able to do it.
January 21st, 2024  
lovely
January 21st, 2024  
This is so cool! great clouds too
January 21st, 2024  
Such a wonderful capture and story!
January 21st, 2024  
Lovely image and story
January 21st, 2024  
nice capture
January 21st, 2024  
A lovely shot of the kite against the big sky - fav! I think I will give kite flying a miss. For one thing it is now dark, and for anothere storm 9 of this winter is starting to make its presence felt, with the wind howling around our house!

Ian
January 21st, 2024  
Yes, maybe kite flying is not an immediate prospect. You have been experiencing some pretty stormy weather. Stay safe, warm and dry.
@fishers
January 21st, 2024  
Many thanks for all your kind comments.
@walksnaplove @Dawn @robz @beryl @joansmor @mubbur @onewing @wakelys @phil_howcroft @cwbill @dkbarnett @francoise @lynnz @ludwigsdiana @briaan @pdulis

That catchy tune stayed in my head all day, too, Babs! @onewing
January 21st, 2024  
Beautiful clouds, great kite shot. I like the story too.
January 23rd, 2024  
Good morning and many thanks. @borof
January 23rd, 2024  
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