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March 26, 2007
Day On The Green
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| Bob Maloney, owner of Bird In Hand,
is a hometown hero. He's brought us Kite Day, yo-yo championships, and
the toy-store equivalent of Collier's. I'm sure he's done lots of other
things as well (I don't know Bob). But the three things I just mentioned
qualify him for a big shiny medal with purply-frills, and a couple of colored
stripes on the ribbon. The true wonder of Kite Day isn't the event itself. Don't get me wrong, seeing hundreds of kites flying at once is an awe inspiring spectacle. What's really wonderful is just flying a kite, and Kite Day is the big reminder every year to dig out your nylon wind sail. Kite Day reminds us that these inexpensive hyper-colored toys even exist. As usual the variety of kites was impressive. There were lots of sharks, dragons, fighter planes, and a couple of paramecium (for lack of a better description). Rainbow motifs were in full display. Mr. Maloney, CARD, and the other sponsors of Kite Day put on a great event. They did it by reminding us to get out a toy most of us used as kids, and by turning up the music on some fabulous old rock tunes. Now, if we can just get someone to start Lego Day. |
Posted by Lon at March 26, 2007 08:06 AM
Comments
Bob is also responsible for the January 1st Polar Bear Swim at One Mile (Sycamore Pool) every year. Alas, I have not personally participated in that event, but it is a fun one to watch.
While it may sound trite, events like these really make Chico a great place to live. Thanks Bob...We had a blast at Kite Day!
Posted by: Withanee at March 26, 2007 06:46 PM