tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20110414.post8136107121319204583..comments2023-09-28T09:00:44.681-10:00Comments on Wind Lines: Remembering JohanUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20110414.post-81530330716417144982007-10-21T18:17:00.000-10:002007-10-21T18:17:00.000-10:00Wow...I made the trek up to cactus this afternoon ...Wow...<BR/>I made the trek up to cactus this afternoon and was awe struck when I saw the plaque...<BR/>It's absolutly beautiful, and in the prefect location. What a wonderful way to remember him..he would have loved it...<BR/> I took some pictures and video to send to Lisbeth (Johan's Mom) She will truely appreciate this memorial to her son.<BR/> You found the ideal way to remember him and his passion for flying....<BR/> ~Jennifer~Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20110414.post-13249622561975251362007-10-14T09:38:00.000-10:002007-10-14T09:38:00.000-10:00Manics is a nasty place. I like Cactus much better...Manics is a nasty place. I like Cactus much better too. When will the observance begin?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20110414.post-29915744683082284032007-10-10T08:05:00.000-10:002007-10-10T08:05:00.000-10:00Great comments so far, thanks everyone! I apprecia...Great comments so far, thanks everyone! I appreciate the feedback. Phil showed me a rough draft of the plaque with the image of a paraglider and it looked great - they are modeling it on the picture Bob took of Johan flying at Diamond Head (shown at the top of this article). <BR/><BR/>The plaque will be 8 x 14 inches. I am leaning towards installing it at Cactus, flush into the rock of our launch area. Phil says we will need an electric hammer drill if anyone has one! Otherwise a normal electric drill with a couple of masonry bits, 3/8 inch diameter.<BR/><BR/>I am leaning towards Cactus launch for all the reasons you guys noted:<BR/><BR/>1. Johan's favorite launch<BR/>2. Public won't see it much<BR/>3. Nice place to hang out<BR/>4. Tranquility and stunning view<BR/>5. Unlikely to be moved<BR/><BR/>Plus it'll be easier to install without attracting lots of attention.Alexhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06249789335111913420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20110414.post-68201965546654292852007-10-08T16:45:00.000-10:002007-10-08T16:45:00.000-10:00The traffic noise at Manics does not make an attra...The traffic noise at Manics does not make an attractive location for a memorial, in my opinion. The tranquility and stunning view from Cactus would be better.<BR/><BR/>Waynenightshifthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12889428979629264805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20110414.post-90953587978383274482007-10-06T09:04:00.000-10:002007-10-06T09:04:00.000-10:00Here is a picture that Greg took of Dixon's plaque...<A HREF="http://windlines.net/modules.php?set_albumName=album102&id=Dscf0600&op=modload&name=Gallery&file=index&include=view_photo.php" REL="nofollow">Here</A> is a picture that Greg took of Dixon's plaque in Arizona. The paraglider image is nice but it really makes it a more ornate presentation -- which is appropriate at Dixon's memorial flight park. But Johan's plaque needs to be humble and unassuming, not only to match our memory of Johan but also because it'll be installed on someone else's property without permission. If you know what I mean.Alexhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06249789335111913420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20110414.post-19762806482457170982007-10-06T08:38:00.000-10:002007-10-06T08:38:00.000-10:00Manic's sounds good, but what if they re-align the...Manic's sounds good, but what if they re-align the road or something? <BR/><BR/>I like the wording, and Phil says his artist will add a nice paraglider, such as the one he did for Dixon White's plaque.<BR/><BR/>ReaperAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20110414.post-16548116775796865452007-10-05T19:52:00.000-10:002007-10-05T19:52:00.000-10:00I like manics. I think on the back side of the wa...I like manics. I think on the back side of the wall where we put our bags prior to launch would be great.Doughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01177723804823444250noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20110414.post-23056145015625053842007-10-05T19:50:00.000-10:002007-10-05T19:50:00.000-10:00I like the idea of Cactus because that was Johan's...I like the idea of Cactus because that was Johan's favorite launch site. However Dave makes a good point about Manics<BR/><BR/>HilleryAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20110414.post-87973157708727649902007-10-05T16:52:00.000-10:002007-10-05T16:52:00.000-10:00I like it Alex. It looks like I will be available ...I like it Alex. It looks like I will be available both days. <BR/><BR/>The next question is where to put it. I think your idea of Manics ( from the start of his fateful flight) is a great idea. Cactus is also a good choice because the public won't see it much, and it is kind of a hang out launch. Anyone have a spare park bench?firedavehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01898944174570618448noreply@blogger.com