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August 29th 2017
Published: November 8th 2017
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The 95-mile drive from Copalis Beach Resort in Copalis Beach WA to Driftwood RV Park in Long Beach WA was short, even by Uncle Larry’s standards and was totally uneventful. From the time I first became aware of the Washington State International Kite Festival, it has been on my short list, and, given that the Washington coast was on the 2017 agenda, I fashioned the itinerary around the festival.... Read Full Entry



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Larry Gorman
retiredfflarry
retiredfflarry
I'm a retired firefighter who, after my January 2009 divorce, decided to become a fulltime RVer so I could see the USA. Since the beginning of "The Great Adventure" in March 2010, I have seen most of the attractions on my American bucket list, save attractions isolated in massive urban areas such as New York City or San Francisco where convenient RV parks are virtually non-existent. The last ten years have been phenomenal and have allowed me to spend at least one week in all fifty states, but the time came for Phase 2 of The Great Adventure. My original plan was to head for Europe in March 2... full info
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A Very Interesting Short Train of Inflatable KitesA Very Interesting Short Train of Inflatable Kites
A Very Interesting Short Train of Inflatable Kites
37th Annual Washington State International Kite Festival - Long Beach WA
Other Short Trains in Static DisplaysOther Short Trains in Static Displays
Other Short Trains in Static Displays
37th Annual Washington State International Kite Festival - Long Beach WA
Several Attendees/Participants Displayed Colorful BannersSeveral Attendees/Participants Displayed Colorful Banners
Several Attendees/Participants Displayed Colorful Banners
37th Annual Washington State International Kite Festival - Long Beach WA
Here’s the Work of One of Those “Hip Gyrations Whizzes”Here’s the Work of One of Those “Hip Gyrations Whizzes”
Here’s the Work of One of Those “Hip Gyrations Whizzes”
37th Annual Washington State International Kite Festival - Long Beach WA
78 Patriotic Kites – Why Not 76, I Wondered!78 Patriotic Kites – Why Not 76, I Wondered!
78 Patriotic Kites – Why Not 76, I Wondered!
37th Annual Washington State International Kite Festival - Long Beach WA
The Patriotic 78-Kite Train About to Be LaunchedThe Patriotic 78-Kite Train About to Be Launched
The Patriotic 78-Kite Train About to Be Launched
37th Annual Washington State International Kite Festival - Long Beach WA
I Had Never Seen a Kite Buggy in PersonI Had Never Seen a Kite Buggy in Person
I Had Never Seen a Kite Buggy in Person
37th Annual Washington State International Kite Festival - Long Beach WA
“Apollo 13, Do You Read Me?”“Apollo 13, Do You Read Me?”
“Apollo 13, Do You Read Me?”
37th Annual Washington State International Kite Festival - Long Beach WA
Lots of Special Shapes Filled the Sky – Are These Folks Aerospace Engineers?Lots of Special Shapes Filled the Sky – Are These Folks Aerospace Engineers?
Lots of Special Shapes Filled the Sky – Are These Folks Aerospace Engineers?
37th Annual Washington State International Kite Festival - Long Beach WA
This Is a Single Kite – Intricate, Indeed!This Is a Single Kite – Intricate, Indeed!
This Is a Single Kite – Intricate, Indeed!
37th Annual Washington State International Kite Festival - Long Beach WA
This Is a (Four Person) Team Ballet DemonstrationThis Is a (Four Person) Team Ballet Demonstration
This Is a (Four Person) Team Ballet Demonstration
37th Annual Washington State International Kite Festival - Long Beach WA
I Was Somewhat Surprised by the Relatively Large Turnout for Cajun MusicI Was Somewhat Surprised by the Relatively Large Turnout for Cajun Music
I Was Somewhat Surprised by the Relatively Large Turnout for Cajun Music
Cape Disappointment State Park – Ilwaco WA
The Keepers’ Quarters Are IntriguingThe Keepers’ Quarters Are Intriguing
The Keepers’ Quarters Are Intriguing
North Head Lighthouse - Ilwaco WA
The Views Are Worth the EffortThe Views Are Worth the Effort
The Views Are Worth the Effort
North Head Lighthouse - Ilwaco WA
The InstructorsThe Instructors
The Instructors
Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center - Ilwaco WA
In the Words of the “Grunts”In the Words of the “Grunts”
In the Words of the “Grunts”
Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center - Ilwaco WA
Models of the Expeditionary Vessels Are EnlighteningModels of the Expeditionary Vessels Are Enlightening
Models of the Expeditionary Vessels Are Enlightening
Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center - Ilwaco WA
An Elevated Location Allows a Shorter LighthouseAn Elevated Location Allows a Shorter Lighthouse
An Elevated Location Allows a Shorter Lighthouse
Cape Disappointment Lighthouse - Ilwaco WA
The Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center as Seen from the LighthouseThe Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center as Seen from the Lighthouse
The Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center as Seen from the Lighthouse
Cape Disappointment Lighthouse - Ilwaco WA



4th June 2018

CALEB
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Thoroughly enjoyed reading your adventures on the peninsula. I'm new to the area and have meant to visit some of those places written about but lost my motivation. You have inspired me. For the 2017 Kite Festival I was in SoCal so I'm looking forward to witness it this year (2018). I Thank You so very much for the insights to the places where I now live. I too am a retired firefighter, 26 years US NAVY.
17th June 2018

retiredfflarry
Larry Gorman

Long Beach WA area
Thanks for the comment. It's good to know that I'm not doing this exercise merely for my personal nostalgia down the road a few years. I genuinely enjoyed exploring your new home and hope you do as well.

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