A Jacob's Ladder Monster

Date: 12/17/2011 Place: 100 Acres Park, Moorhead, MN Kites: Nirvana on 100 Wind: 6 to 8 mph, W Weather: Sunny Sunset, 35º

It was a nice day for flying the Nirvana! Not too cold yet and the wind was just about perfect for this kite. And still no snow other than a skiff of snow on the grass. The sunset was not very colorful as great sunsets are, but still nice -- and way too early in the day (about 4:30). We are approaching the Winter Solstice.

My Nirvana kite was a Jacob's Ladder and Back Spin "monster" today (monster in a good way). Those two tricks went very well today. I only did one so-so slot machine. That trick is going to need a lot of work. I wore some new winter gloves and they seemed warm enough for at least today's temperature and wind.