good spirits, talking about his dramatic flight on national television. >> joining us now live is kevin kearneyhow are you doing this morning? >> doing great from south florida, good to see you, new york. >> his voice is a little scratchy because doctors placed tubes down his throat during his treatment. kevin, who has 25 stitches and several cuts and bruises, says he's doing great. >> you know, kevin, people are thrilled that you are okay, but you know there are many people that are saying, what in the world were you thinking? >> i should have packed it up a little bit earlier than i did though. when that gale force wind picked up to 70 knots, 60 knots, and carried me across the street, that was a little dangerous. i regret it a little bit, but i learned. >> kevin taught himself how to kite board and says he's been doing it for four years. he's thankful he has no memory of the whole ordeal, but he surprises everyone with what he says next. >> the next time i'll be out there, but i'll be packing up a little bit earlier than i did this previous time. >> so you would still go back out there in a