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5,125 posts
Location: melbourne, Australia
water based
5,125 posts
Location: melbourne, Australia
Posted:
hi all
i have been here for bout six months, and finally decided to do an intro.
hi, im pete, petey, pineapple pete and various other things. born 5 / 4 / 89. living in melbourne.
I do alot of poi, bit of staff, bit of doubles, cross staff and fire eating. i want to learn rope dart, flynt got me hooked, and im tryin to self teach 3 section staff.
I like: fire, magic, juggling and all things musical
dislikes: seafood *ick*
ive been doing magic for a bit over a year now. i do alot of sleight of hand card magic, aswell as coins and anything else i can get my hands on.
in my spare time i like to do escapology. I can pick my way out of a pair of US police handcuffs in under 10 seconds, and get out of a straight jacket underwater
thanks for reading me,
cheers, pete
EDITED_BY: pineapple pete (1151109592)
hi all
i have been here for bout six months, and finally decided to do an intro.
hi, im pete, petey, pineapple pete and various other things. born 5 / 4 / 89. living in melbourne.
I do alot of poi, bit of staff, bit of doubles, cross staff and fire eating. i want to learn rope dart, flynt got me hooked, and im tryin to self teach 3 section staff.
I like: fire, magic, juggling and all things musical
dislikes: seafood *ick*
ive been doing magic for a bit over a year now. i do alot of sleight of hand card magic, aswell as coins and anything else i can get my hands on.
in my spare time i like to do escapology. I can pick my way out of a pair of US police handcuffs in under 10 seconds, and get out of a straight jacket underwater
thanks for reading me,
cheers, pete
EDITED_BY: pineapple pete (1151109592)
"you know there are no trophys for doing silly things in real life yeah pete?" said ant "you wont get a 'listened to ride of the valkyries all the way to vietnam' trophy"
*proud owner of the very cute fire_spinning_angel, birgit and neon shaolin*
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old festy hand
765 posts
Location: Australia
old festy hand
765 posts
Location: Australia
Posted:
its orrite manh... semester is just about to start again... not nearly enough time to spin as much as I want to... but a academy is probably going to take mein to teach poi in 10 week terms later this year... hmm... at uni at the mo should go talk to mr physics man now...
its orrite manh... semester is just about to start again... not nearly enough time to spin as much as I want to... but a academy is probably going to take mein to teach poi in 10 week terms later this year
... hmm... at uni at the mo should go talk to mr physics man now... SILVER Member
water based
5,125 posts
Location: melbourne, Australia
water based
5,125 posts
Location: melbourne, Australia
Posted:
hoe you enjoy(ed) your physics manh
im at carvin juggling convention, taking some time out from spinning and about to cook iggs... theres lots of time for spinning here and not much else to do.. however, its currently day three and i stillneed to find a tent
hoe you enjoy(ed) your physics manh
im at carvin juggling convention, taking some time out from spinning and about to cook iggs... theres lots of time for spinning here and not much else to do.. however, its currently day three and i stillneed to find a tent
"you know there are no trophys for doing silly things in real life yeah pete?" said ant "you wont get a 'listened to ride of the valkyries all the way to vietnam' trophy"
*proud owner of the very cute fire_spinning_angel, birgit and neon shaolin*
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Will carpal your tunnel in a minute.
3,286 posts
Location: Melbourne, Australia
Will carpal your tunnel in a minute.
3,286 posts
Location: Melbourne, Australia
Posted:
i just lost
i just lost
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water based
5,125 posts
Location: melbourne, Australia
water based
5,125 posts
Location: melbourne, Australia
Posted:
ahhh!! bugger! i hadnt lost in days
so.. news.. .. im going to burning man.. found out a week or so ago that i got a bit of tax back, enough to pay for the flight there.. up until now itd mostly been positive thinking, but i just paid for the flight!
im flying into sanfrancisco on the 14th, so ive got a bit of time to sort me out before driving into the desert, will be back in england on the 6th september i think.. so ill make it to BrJC
also, i arrived in karlsruhe yesterday, just going to hang out til the ejc starts
yeah, thats about all ive got time for.. also..
****** anyone who has burning man costume ideas for me, *please* chip in, any little piece of advice would be great.. the theme is the american dream, and im staying at a circus themed camp.. the festival is in the middle of the desert, so its hot in the day, cold at night... thanks!*****
ahhh!! bugger! i hadnt lost in days
so.. news.. .. im going to burning man.. found out a week or so ago that i got a bit of tax back, enough to pay for the flight there.. up until now itd mostly been positive thinking, but i just paid for the flight!
im flying into sanfrancisco on the 14th, so ive got a bit of time to sort me out before driving into the desert, will be back in england on the 6th september i think.. so ill make it to BrJC
also, i arrived in karlsruhe yesterday, just going to hang out til the ejc starts
yeah, thats about all ive got time for.. also..
****** anyone who has burning man costume ideas for me, *please* chip in, any little piece of advice would be great.. the theme is the american dream, and im staying at a circus themed camp.. the festival is in the middle of the desert, so its hot in the day, cold at night... thanks!*****
"you know there are no trophys for doing silly things in real life yeah pete?" said ant "you wont get a 'listened to ride of the valkyries all the way to vietnam' trophy"
*proud owner of the very cute fire_spinning_angel, birgit and neon shaolin*
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old festy hand
765 posts
Location: Australia
old festy hand
765 posts
Location: Australia
Posted:
F U C K I N G wickid manH! wow... if i think of any costume ideas ill let you know
F U C K I N G wickid manH! wow... if i think of any costume ideas ill let you know
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water based
5,125 posts
Location: melbourne, Australia
water based
5,125 posts
Location: melbourne, Australia
Posted:
yeah man, im kinda really into it hey.. kinda really excited that alex grey does an installation there too... but theres so much to be excited about
thanks manh
yeah man, im kinda really into it hey.. kinda really excited that alex grey does an installation there too... but theres so much to be excited about
thanks manh
"you know there are no trophys for doing silly things in real life yeah pete?" said ant "you wont get a 'listened to ride of the valkyries all the way to vietnam' trophy"
*proud owner of the very cute fire_spinning_angel, birgit and neon shaolin*
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*slou?
6,555 posts
Location: Adelaide, Australia
*slou?
6,555 posts
Location: Adelaide, Australia
Posted:
lol manh
that -is- friggin awesome! I pass on my excitement!!
lol manh
that -is- friggin awesome! I pass on my excitement!!
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old festy hand
765 posts
Location: Australia
old festy hand
765 posts
Location: Australia
Posted:
burning manh
burning manh
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old festy hand
765 posts
Location: Australia
old festy hand
765 posts
Location: Australia
Posted:
hey manh... i was on google street view on your mums street and there is a asian delivery guy and a really pissed off guy standng next to each other... I had also thought that when your here you might like to help albert with some manual labour building a yoga sanctury in exchange for some teachings and balances... let me know if your keen and ill talk to albo...
hey manh... i was on google street view on your mums street and there is a asian delivery guy and a really pissed off guy standng next to each other... I had also thought that when your here you might like to help albert with some manual labour building a yoga sanctury in exchange for some teachings and balances... let me know if your keen and ill talk to albo...
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HOP Mad Doctor
13,925 posts
Location: San Francisco, CA, USA
HOP Mad Doctor
13,925 posts
Location: San Francisco, CA, USA
Posted:
I'm about to get a Petey!!!
I'm about to get a Petey!!!
-Mike
Certified Mad Doctor and HoP High Priest of Nutella
A buckuht n a hooze! -Valura
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water based
5,125 posts
Location: melbourne, Australia
water based
5,125 posts
Location: melbourne, Australia
Posted:
yeah manh, id be really *really* into that idea!
also.. im only in adelaide for three weeks at the moment.. but am considdering coming visiting for a longer period of time.. the only things i have to do in other places are hops birthday, something on december 1, and mum really wants me home for xmas day.. will see what happens :slou:
hehe, yup, seeing you incredibly soon hey doc! hugged lisa for you just before.. just about to go to bed..
now
yeah manh, id be really *really* into that idea!
also.. im only in adelaide for three weeks at the moment.. but am considdering coming visiting for a longer period of time.. the only things i have to do in other places are hops birthday, something on december 1, and mum really wants me home for xmas day.. will see what happens :slou:
hehe, yup, seeing you incredibly soon hey doc! hugged lisa for you just before.. just about to go to bed..
now
"you know there are no trophys for doing silly things in real life yeah pete?" said ant "you wont get a 'listened to ride of the valkyries all the way to vietnam' trophy"
*proud owner of the very cute fire_spinning_angel, birgit and neon shaolin*
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still can't believe it's not butter
6,978 posts
Location: Melbourne, Australia
still can't believe it's not butter
6,978 posts
Location: Melbourne, Australia
Posted:
hey pete, standard greeting to you!
hey pete, standard greeting to you!
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Will carpal your tunnel in a minute.
3,286 posts
Location: Melbourne, Australia
Will carpal your tunnel in a minute.
3,286 posts
Location: Melbourne, Australia
Posted:
To quote Tyres from Spaced: "You luckay people!!!"
Written by :Doc Lightning
I'm about to get a Petey!!!
To quote Tyres from Spaced: "You luckay people!!!"
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Sitting down facing forward . . .
2,387 posts
Location: Christchurch, New Zealand
Sitting down facing forward . . .
2,387 posts
Location: Christchurch, New Zealand
Posted:
hmmmmmmm .....
Sir Pineapple - you need to be behaving... that Doc fella'll corrupt you you know - hold fast to the marmite!!
hmmmmmmm .....
Sir Pineapple - you need to be behaving... that Doc fella'll corrupt you you know - hold fast to the marmite!!
Written by: Doc Lightning talking about Marmite in Kichi's Intro thread
I have several large jars of the stuff. I actually like it... a little. And don't tell anyone I admitted to it. 
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water based
5,125 posts
Location: melbourne, Australia
water based
5,125 posts
Location: melbourne, Australia
Posted:
industry standard reply to you bender!
im fine behaving.. doc tried using some magic to turn me gay last night.. but it didnt work.. ewww.. marmite.. yuck! vegemite is heaps better than that.. and it still tastes rubbish!
so.. hi from san francisco.. got here around 8:30 last night, am currently hanging out at mikes while hes gone swimming.. got a bit of the whole jetlag thing, but i think i might get away kinda easy..
industry standard reply to you bender!
im fine behaving.. doc tried using some magic to turn me gay last night.. but it didnt work.. ewww.. marmite.. yuck! vegemite is heaps better than that.. and it still tastes rubbish!
so.. hi from san francisco.. got here around 8:30 last night, am currently hanging out at mikes while hes gone swimming.. got a bit of the whole jetlag thing, but i think i might get away kinda easy..
"you know there are no trophys for doing silly things in real life yeah pete?" said ant "you wont get a 'listened to ride of the valkyries all the way to vietnam' trophy"
*proud owner of the very cute fire_spinning_angel, birgit and neon shaolin*
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Sitting down facing forward . . .
2,387 posts
Location: Christchurch, New Zealand
Sitting down facing forward . . .
2,387 posts
Location: Christchurch, New Zealand
Posted:
Hee heee - Doc's magic !!
Enjoy San Fran Petey...
Hee heee - Doc's magic !!
Enjoy San Fran Petey...
Written by: Doc Lightning talking about Marmite in Kichi's Intro thread
I have several large jars of the stuff. I actually like it... a little. And don't tell anyone I admitted to it.
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NomadicRhythmSimulator
204 posts
Location: Brisbane, Australia
NomadicRhythmSimulator
204 posts
Location: Brisbane, Australia
Posted:
Hi petey..... Missin you back in the land of oz.
I have a friend, i believe you met her, thats headed to burning man... The blond dreaded little pixie that spins hoop like no one you've ever seen. Either way, there's heaps of crew heaed there, i am jealous, ind had serious thoughts of trying to make it there... But no good. I'll see you at CG08.... Peace bro
Hi petey..... Missin you back in the land of oz.
I have a friend, i believe you met her, thats headed to burning man... The blond dreaded little pixie that spins hoop like no one you've ever seen. Either way, there's heaps of crew heaed there, i am jealous, ind had serious thoughts of trying to make it there... But no good. I'll see you at CG08.... Peace bro
Petey: "i just finished a rubiks cube, from completely shuffled to not, in 1 minute 57 seconds "
Experiencing people is the best experience of all.
Govenor of Flynt's Ass...
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HOP Mad Doctor
13,925 posts
Location: San Francisco, CA, USA
HOP Mad Doctor
13,925 posts
Location: San Francisco, CA, USA
Posted:
Brenn, in just a few months, you're about to get a me!
Written by :BrennWritten by
I'm about to get a Petey!!!
To quote Tyres from Spaced: "You luckay people!!!"
Brenn, in just a few months, you're about to get a me!
-Mike
Certified Mad Doctor and HoP High Priest of Nutella
A buckuht n a hooze! -Valura
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water based
5,125 posts
Location: melbourne, Australia
water based
5,125 posts
Location: melbourne, Australia
Posted:
thanks george! so far so good
hey shane! long time no see.. hmm.. i cant remember meeting a blonde girl going to burning man with dreads and hoops.. but im sure ill remember when i see her yeh, will be great to see everyone at CG!
thanks george! so far so good
hey shane! long time no see.. hmm.. i cant remember meeting a blonde girl going to burning man with dreads and hoops.. but im sure ill remember when i see her
yeh, will be great to see everyone at CG! "you know there are no trophys for doing silly things in real life yeah pete?" said ant "you wont get a 'listened to ride of the valkyries all the way to vietnam' trophy"
*proud owner of the very cute fire_spinning_angel, birgit and neon shaolin*
old hand
965 posts
Location: London
965 posts
Location: London
Posted:
Rarrrr! I missed you!! Dam.
Been without a computer for a while. Hoep you are having fun round the world. But hopefuly will be out in Aus next year working. So may get to see you then Hope all is well mister. 
Rarrrr! I missed you!! Dam.
Been without a computer for a while. Hoep you are having fun round the world. But hopefuly will be out in Aus next year working. So may get to see you then Hope all is well mister. Q:"How many Jugglers Does it take to change a light bulb?"
A:"One, but another 99 others saying,'I could do that if I only practised more'"
Gate Keeper to Shocked_Prawn. None may pass.
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water based
5,125 posts
Location: melbourne, Australia
water based
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Location: melbourne, Australia
Posted:
still may get to see you JAC if you get to BrJC.. ill be there (for some of it if not all) we'll see
burning man was awesome.. i need sleep
still may get to see you JAC if you get to BrJC.. ill be there (for some of it if not all) we'll see
burning man was awesome.. i need sleep
"you know there are no trophys for doing silly things in real life yeah pete?" said ant "you wont get a 'listened to ride of the valkyries all the way to vietnam' trophy"
*proud owner of the very cute fire_spinning_angel, birgit and neon shaolin*
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Momma Bear
4,525 posts
Location: Telford, Shrops, United Kingdom
Momma Bear
4,525 posts
Location: Telford, Shrops, United Kingdom
Posted:
yay I got to meet Pete!!
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yay I got to meet Pete!!
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Sitting down facing forward . . .
2,387 posts
Location: Christchurch, New Zealand
Sitting down facing forward . . .
2,387 posts
Location: Christchurch, New Zealand
Posted:
he looks far too innocent for it to really be Petey!!
he looks far too innocent for it to really be Petey!!
Written by: Doc Lightning talking about Marmite in Kichi's Intro thread
I have several large jars of the stuff. I actually like it... a little. And don't tell anyone I admitted to it.
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water based
5,125 posts
Location: melbourne, Australia
water based
5,125 posts
Location: melbourne, Australia
Posted:
ah, it was lovely to meet you jo!. you were one of the few i totally wasnt expecting to see at bristol.. was really great fun to hang out with you. thanks for the little note in the book too, heaps appreciated
also, as requested.. ive put my photos up here
but george.. surely im still innocent.. especially after 5 months of traveling the world!
ah, it was lovely to meet you jo!. you were one of the few i totally wasnt expecting to see at bristol.. was really great fun to hang out with you. thanks for the little note in the book too, heaps appreciated
also, as requested.. ive put my photos up here
but george.. surely im still innocent.. especially after 5 months of traveling the world!
"you know there are no trophys for doing silly things in real life yeah pete?" said ant "you wont get a 'listened to ride of the valkyries all the way to vietnam' trophy"
*proud owner of the very cute fire_spinning_angel, birgit and neon shaolin*
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Pasta of Muppets
2,722 posts
Location: in the interwebs..., United Kingdom
Pasta of Muppets
2,722 posts
Location: in the interwebs..., United Kingdom
Posted:
It's true! He was here!
Not that I met you Pete, I forgot about Brizzle
How long you over here for?
It's true! He was here!
Not that I met you Pete, I forgot about Brizzle
How long you over here for?
ohmygodlaserbeamspewpewpew!
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water based
5,125 posts
Location: melbourne, Australia
water based
5,125 posts
Location: melbourne, Australia
Posted:
only here for the rest of the week dude.. will be in london, flying out from heathrow on sunday morning.. if you can make it in to say hi, pm me your contact details and we'll get in touch
only here for the rest of the week dude.. will be in london, flying out from heathrow on sunday morning.. if you can make it in to say hi, pm me your contact details and we'll get in touch
"you know there are no trophys for doing silly things in real life yeah pete?" said ant "you wont get a 'listened to ride of the valkyries all the way to vietnam' trophy"
*proud owner of the very cute fire_spinning_angel, birgit and neon shaolin*
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Pasta of Muppets
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Location: in the interwebs..., United Kingdom
Pasta of Muppets
2,722 posts
Location: in the interwebs..., United Kingdom
Posted:
Would love to, but I'm stuck here doing work type stuff
Would love to, but I'm stuck here doing work type stuff
ohmygodlaserbeamspewpewpew!
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water based
5,125 posts
Location: melbourne, Australia
water based
5,125 posts
Location: melbourne, Australia
Posted:
ah, thats a bit unfortunate hey.. maybe next time i guess
ah, thats a bit unfortunate hey.. maybe next time i guess
"you know there are no trophys for doing silly things in real life yeah pete?" said ant "you wont get a 'listened to ride of the valkyries all the way to vietnam' trophy"
*proud owner of the very cute fire_spinning_angel, birgit and neon shaolin*
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water based
5,125 posts
Location: melbourne, Australia
water based
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Location: melbourne, Australia
Posted:
right, so.. im no longer in the UK.. arrived in kong hong a few hours ago.. i (logically) decided to stay up all night the night before i left, then couldnt get any sleep on the plane, so ive now been awake for 45 hours!
im aiming at 60.. i just need to find something to keep me distracted for the next 7 hours...
right, so.. im no longer in the UK.. arrived in kong hong a few hours ago.. i (logically) decided to stay up all night the night before i left, then couldnt get any sleep on the plane, so ive now been awake for 45 hours!
im aiming at 60.. i just need to find something to keep me distracted for the next 7 hours...
"you know there are no trophys for doing silly things in real life yeah pete?" said ant "you wont get a 'listened to ride of the valkyries all the way to vietnam' trophy"
*proud owner of the very cute fire_spinning_angel, birgit and neon shaolin*
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Rampant whirler.
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Location: Geelong, Victoria, Australia!
Rampant whirler.
2,418 posts
Location: Geelong, Victoria, Australia!
Posted:
poi?
poi?