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It would be a disaster of epic proportions. It would be … the perfect storm.

Posted on October 10, 2014 by Jim and Dawn, Kite Shop Owners

We rarely had a day off from the kite store.  When we started this venture, the idea was for us to work 100 days straight.  That’s how long the season was in Hampton Beach and there’s no rest for the … Continue reading →

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From Seafood Fest to A Ghost Town

Posted on September 17, 2014 by Jim and Dawn, Kite Shop Owners

We are counting down the days until we go back home.  Even though this has been an amazing adventure, I am ready to get back to the comfort of my home, love on my kitties, see old friends and figure … Continue reading →

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Kitties, We’re Home!!!

Posted on September 15, 2014 by Jim and Dawn, Kite Shop Owners

I mentioned that when we were looking for a place to live for the summer that one of the criteria was that our three cats would be able to live with us. My beloved cat Penuche passed away in September … Continue reading →

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Snap, Crackle, Pop

Posted on September 14, 2014 by Jim and Dawn, Kite Shop Owners

Our house has a great big porch overlooking a very busy street in Hampton Beach.  All the bars in the area empty out right in front of our home.  We are on the third floor so we have the unique … Continue reading →

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What’s In A Name?

Posted on September 13, 2014 by Jim and Dawn, Kite Shop Owners

There seems to be some kind of mental block when it comes to names in Tent City.  As I mentioned before, most of the people I worked with all summer referred to each other as the products they sold – … Continue reading →

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It Takes A Village ….

Posted on September 8, 2014 by Jim and Dawn, Kite Shop Owners

Last night (September 7th) was the official end of the summer season at Hampton Beach.  It was the last day of the Seafood Festival.  At 6pm the crowds disappeared, the town rolled up the sidewalks and we said goodbye to all … Continue reading →

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Brookies

Posted on September 6, 2014 by Jim and Dawn, Kite Shop Owners

Please read my observations as they were intended – just what I see as thousands of people walk by our store every day.  I do not intend to offend. I love to people watch and this arena is perfect for … Continue reading →

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Kite Fliers Rock!

Posted on September 5, 2014 by Jim and Dawn, Kite Shop Owners

I talked about the unexpected make up of the crowds at Hampton Beach.  Now I want to focus on the amazing customers we’ve had. The first day we opened people started coming in with their kite stories.  There is a … Continue reading →

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Families, Frenchies and Blue Collar Riff Raff

Posted on September 4, 2014 by Jim and Dawn, Kite Shop Owners

This post has been difficult to write because I am going to offend some people.  I don’t mean to.  I love all of god’s creatures (except spiders, of course).  But these are my observations – based on my prejudices, preconceived … Continue reading →

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Tent City

Posted on August 31, 2014 by Jim and Dawn, Kite Shop Owners

Okay, so I tried to paint an accurate if not frustrating picture of where we are living during our kite adventure.  Now, for where we set up shop. As I explained earlier, our Kite Shop is in a retail courtyard … Continue reading →

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