Tag Archives: New Hampshire

Up, Up And Away

Posted on February 8, 2015 by Jim and Dawn, Kite Shop Owners

When Jim and I went on our first “recon” trip to Hampton Beach, we spent time in some of the local shops.  We noticed a few were selling Chinese lanterns – or sky lanterns, wish lanterns, they are known by … Continue reading →

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You don’t know what you have until its gone. I couldn’t wait to leave New Hampshire.  I was done, cooked, finished.  I missed our cats, I missed our queen size bed, I missed our house that had all our creature comforts … Continue reading →

Posted on December 29, 2014 by Jim and Dawn, Kite Shop Owners | Leave a comment

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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Always Love

Posted on September 12, 2014 by Jim and Dawn, Kite Shop Owners

A few weeks into our kite adventure on Hampton Beach, I went through a really rough patch.  Jim and I had a very stressful year.  We had just come out of it when we decided to start our business.  Getting … 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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