Sorry to be the bearer of 'BAD NEWS' but I just talked to a reliable "insider" in the kiting community and was informed that Bonnie will NOT be re-opening Hang-em High ...ever ...due to physical ailments and such.
The GOOD NEWS is that Marieanne & Jon Trennepohl of Skyburner Kites and Kites & Fun Things . com are now the major American importers of PC-31 sail cloth material for kite-making purposes. You can order sail cloth from them but you will need to call them on the phone and order it directly as they do not have PC-31 listed on either of their websites.
This isn't really a surprise. I heard from a few people that know her that she was planning on selling now and I know she has wanted to sell the business for a while to retire and only kept it open for the community and the memory of her husband who started it. It had to be a hard decision for her and though it will be a loss to the kiting community she deserves to enjoy the time she has left and I hope she stays well enough to. Bonnie and her husband did a lot for the kiting community over the years.
Although I didn't personally know her, I had ordered kite-building supplies from her on numerous occasions and the service she supplied will be missed. I too wish her an enjoyable retirement! As I mentioned, it appears that Jon & Marieanne will be filling the void for ....at least some of the kite building supplies that Hang-em High offered! I've spoken to and placed orders with Marieanne on multiple occasions and she is ALWAYS cordial, friendly and helpful, even when I've been a little 'disorganized' in placing my orders!
