DIY Kiting
What:
DIY Kiting
When:
When it's windy
How much:
$2.88 for a twin pack of string
Upon hearing about Clement Habicht's 100 Kites show at Lamington Drive, I got all excited about kites and decided to make one myself. I checked some DIY sites and there were some mighty nice kites flying around on them. Thing is, they were all amazingly pretty and looked like they took ages to make. The whole thing reeked of whimsy and effort - not my style.
So I went into the backyard, grabbed some sticks and joined them together using bandages. So far, so good. Next, I grabbed my shoebox of empty coffee packets (don't ask) and made a big sheet of them. A quick wrap-around, a lick of packing tape, and I had a kite that smelled as good as it looked!
All that remained was to attach a ball of string and alight to the Curtin House rooftop, presumably the premium kiting spot in the CBD. OK, so it didn't work, but the wind picked up later in the day and we got some sweet airtime. It would have been even easier if I didn't have to run around in circles trying not to fall off the roof. I consider this an unbridled success.
Ambience: Outdoor
Difficulty: Exertion will pay off
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