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Member
38 posts
Location: San Diego, CA, USA
Member
38 posts
Location: San Diego, CA, USA
Posted:
My real name is Mark. But, I'm a member of the SCA, so my name there is Marius. I have just recently started spinning fire. My friends back in Texas got me started with it. I first saw them spin and thought I could never do it, but alas... here I am...
I started with a staff, spinning it as much as I could. With a little tweaking here and there, my friends had me spinning fire for the first time a couple weeks ago. It was there that I also got introduced to a flaming sword and flaming whip, both I enjoyed. Upon my arrival back in San Diego, California, I set out to learn poi. My friends directed me to this web site. In three long days, I've learned a good majority of moves already. They are not completely smooth yet, but I'm working on it.
I'm very anxious to meet other spinners out there. I can be reached on AIM with the same screenname I have here. I can also be reached on MSN, using the e-mail address I provided here.
My real name is Mark. But, I'm a member of the SCA, so my name there is Marius. I have just recently started spinning fire. My friends back in Texas got me started with it. I first saw them spin and thought I could never do it, but alas... here I am...
I started with a staff, spinning it as much as I could. With a little tweaking here and there, my friends had me spinning fire for the first time a couple weeks ago. It was there that I also got introduced to a flaming sword and flaming whip, both I enjoyed. Upon my arrival back in San Diego, California, I set out to learn poi. My friends directed me to this web site. In three long days, I've learned a good majority of moves already. They are not completely smooth yet, but I'm working on it.
I'm very anxious to meet other spinners out there. I can be reached on AIM with the same screenname I have here. I can also be reached on MSN, using the e-mail address I provided here.
"I always knew I was a pyro..."
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Pooh-Bah
2,084 posts
Location: melbourne, victoria, australia
Pooh-Bah
2,084 posts
Location: melbourne, victoria, australia
Posted:
hello, lovely to meet you. i just noticed something strange, you're listed as a member rather than a newbie, even thoughyou've only just done 4 posts. someone must like you! well, enjoy HoP, it's a lovely place, and everyone is pretty friendly, so, uumm, yeah, welcome
hello, lovely to meet you. i just noticed something strange, you're listed as a member rather than a newbie, even thoughyou've only just done 4 posts. someone must like you! well, enjoy HoP, it's a lovely place, and everyone is pretty friendly, so, uumm, yeah, welcome
SILVER Member
Member
38 posts
Location: San Diego, CA, USA
Member
38 posts
Location: San Diego, CA, USA
Posted:
Thanks for replying, Myco. I was afraid everyone was just going to ignore me, like other forums I've been to. I'm hoping that HoP will help me learn enough about poi to freak out my friends back home. I surprised them when I showed them I knew how to spin a staff, but I want to blow them away with spinning poi...
Thanks for replying, Myco. I was afraid everyone was just going to ignore me, like other forums I've been to. I'm hoping that HoP will help me learn enough about poi to freak out my friends back home. I surprised them when I showed them I knew how to spin a staff, but I want to blow them away with spinning poi...
"I always knew I was a pyro..."
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Pooh-Bah
2,084 posts
Location: melbourne, victoria, australia
Pooh-Bah
2,084 posts
Location: melbourne, victoria, australia
Posted:
poeple won't ignore you, there are time's when it's busier here, and times when it's slower, but all in good time you'll get asked about pink preferences, be anti hated and generally interogated (in a good way!)
my advice it find out if there are any spinning meet ups in your area. i've been teaching myself on and off for a few years, and progress is slow, just started meeting up with others and learning heaps of new stuff. have you had a look at 'events and gatherings' and 'meet others' yet?
poeple won't ignore you, there are time's when it's busier here, and times when it's slower, but all in good time you'll get asked about pink preferences, be anti hated and generally interogated (in a good way!)
my advice it find out if there are any spinning meet ups in your area. i've been teaching myself on and off for a few years, and progress is slow, just started meeting up with others and learning heaps of new stuff. have you had a look at 'events and gatherings' and 'meet others' yet?
SILVER Member
Member
38 posts
Location: San Diego, CA, USA
Member
38 posts
Location: San Diego, CA, USA
Posted:
I looked briefly, but there appears to be only one person from San Diego here and she hasn't replied to me. Everything seems to be north of me, like in Los Angeles and San Fransisco. I've been practically self taught, especially poi. But, I feel that I could benefit from practicing with others...
I looked briefly, but there appears to be only one person from San Diego here and she hasn't replied to me. Everything seems to be north of me, like in Los Angeles and San Fransisco. I've been practically self taught, especially poi. But, I feel that I could benefit from practicing with others...
"I always knew I was a pyro..."
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Carpal \'Tunnel
3,533 posts
Location: Hampshire College, MA, USA
Carpal \'Tunnel
3,533 posts
Location: Hampshire College, MA, USA
Posted:
hi, mark! congratulations, because i anti-hate you!!
hi, mark! congratulations, because i anti-hate you!!
-James
"How do you know if you're happy or sad without a mask? Or angry? Or ready for dessert?"
SILVER Member
Member
38 posts
Location: San Diego, CA, USA
Member
38 posts
Location: San Diego, CA, USA
Posted:
Wow, that's a new one... BTW, I failed to see the disclaimer on this web site stating how addicting fire spinning can be, poi especially. Maybe it's because I was born under a fire sign (Leo), or maybe it's because I was a pyro before I learned about fire spinning, or maybe it's just because I'm a freak... take your pick...
Wow, that's a new one... BTW, I failed to see the disclaimer on this web site stating how addicting fire spinning can be, poi especially. Maybe it's because I was born under a fire sign (Leo), or maybe it's because I was a pyro before I learned about fire spinning, or maybe it's just because I'm a freak... take your pick...
"I always knew I was a pyro..."
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Gromit's Humble Squire
4,496 posts
Location: Brisbane, Australia
Gromit's Humble Squire
4,496 posts
Location: Brisbane, Australia
Posted:
Hello and welcome Mark! SCA's pretty interesting- I've got a couple of friends who go do stuff once in a while here. Good to see you've been bitten by the firebug
Hello and welcome Mark! SCA's pretty interesting- I've got a couple of friends who go do stuff once in a while here. Good to see you've been bitten by the firebug
GOLD Member
*slou?
6,555 posts
Location: Adelaide, Australia
*slou?
6,555 posts
Location: Adelaide, Australia
Posted:
Heya Mark! Nice to see you
what else do you like to do? hobbies?anything?
Heya Mark! Nice to see you
what else do you like to do? hobbies?anything?
SILVER Member
Member
38 posts
Location: San Diego, CA, USA
Member
38 posts
Location: San Diego, CA, USA
Posted:
Well, aside from fire spinning and chivalric combat via the SCA, I'm also a middle eastern drummer. I've gone through two dumbeks now, on my third. I've also danced middle eastern, my most requested being 'The Dance of the Simitar'.
Not so much of a hobby, I'm currently Active Duty U.S. Navy, serving onboard the USS Ronald Reagan. I can just imagine the looks people will have when I practice onboard (Without fire, of course).
I also dabble in computer graphics design. On my other forums, I have created custom graphic signatures and avatars.
I can't really think of much else right now... maybe after I've gotten some sleep...
Well, aside from fire spinning and chivalric combat via the SCA, I'm also a middle eastern drummer. I've gone through two dumbeks now, on my third. I've also danced middle eastern, my most requested being 'The Dance of the Simitar'.
Not so much of a hobby, I'm currently Active Duty U.S. Navy, serving onboard the USS Ronald Reagan. I can just imagine the looks people will have when I practice onboard (Without fire, of course).
I also dabble in computer graphics design. On my other forums, I have created custom graphic signatures and avatars.
I can't really think of much else right now... maybe after I've gotten some sleep...
"I always knew I was a pyro..."
GOLD Member
now available in "advanced"
6,086 posts
Location: Cornwall, United Kingdom
now available in "advanced"
6,086 posts
Location: Cornwall, United Kingdom
Posted:
Hello and welcome to HoP!!
You have no need to worry about getting ignored here, everyone is really friendly!
Hello and welcome to HoP!!
You have no need to worry about getting ignored here, everyone is really friendly!
My state of mind is not yours to define!
There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness."
BRONZE Member
Super Gidg!!!!
8,506 posts
Location: Portland Oregon USA
Super Gidg!!!!
8,506 posts
Location: Portland Oregon USA
Posted:
Gidg bounces in on her pogo stick ... boing ... boing ... boing ...
Welcome to HoP Greyedge. *giggle* I would love to see peoples reaction aboard ship when you spin too.
Gidg bounces in on her pogo stick ... boing ... boing ... boing ...
Welcome to HoP Greyedge. *giggle* I would love to see peoples reaction aboard ship when you spin too.
Growing old is mandatory; growing up is NOT.
Proud member of the HoP DPS.
Sanity is a highly overrated state of mind.
I'm normal ... it's everyone else that's crazy.
Gidg
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Member
43 posts
Location: Jasper, Alberta, Canada
Member
43 posts
Location: Jasper, Alberta, Canada
Posted:
i love unique places for spinning...aboard ship sounds fun - try it with fire 
joking...but that would be something to see... I spin on the ski hill all the time, though only once with fire...the time will come though... stay safe with your duties...
i love unique places for spinning...aboard ship sounds fun - try it with fire joking...but that would be something to see... I spin on the ski hill all the time, though only once with fire...the time will come though... stay safe with your duties... ...it's safe to say that relationships inspired by the art of poi are not necessarily 'poi'fect...!
SILVER Member
Member
38 posts
Location: San Diego, CA, USA
Member
38 posts
Location: San Diego, CA, USA
Posted:
It might be a little difficult to spin on a U.S. Navy ship... but maybe they'll let me. If I do, I'm definitely taking pictures and a video camera...
It might be a little difficult to spin on a U.S. Navy ship... but maybe they'll let me. If I do, I'm definitely taking pictures and a video camera...
"I always knew I was a pyro..."
SILVER Member
Running hippy spinning lemming
15 posts
Location: Scotland
Running hippy spinning lemming
15 posts
Location: Scotland
Posted:
hello and welcome
hello and welcome
Fear leads to anger; anger leads to hate; hate leads to suffering...
SILVER Member
with added berries
1,365 posts
Location: Manchester, England (UK)
with added berries
1,365 posts
Location: Manchester, England (UK)
Posted:
welcome to the spindom of poi!
welcome to the spindom of poi!
Live like there is no tomorrow,
dance like nobody is watching
and hula hoop like wiggling will save the world.
“What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us.”
Ralph Waldo Emerson
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Member
9 posts
Location: New Orleans, LA, USA
Member
9 posts
Location: New Orleans, LA, USA
Posted:
boo. I follow you
boo. I follow you
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Member
38 posts
Location: San Diego, CA, USA
Member
38 posts
Location: San Diego, CA, USA
Posted:
Muhahahaha!!! You have been assimilated!!! Sorrowbell is a fellow member of House Forsaken www.houseforsaken.com a gaming guild...
Muhahahaha!!! You have been assimilated!!! Sorrowbell is a fellow member of House Forsaken www.houseforsaken.com a gaming guild...
"I always knew I was a pyro..."
SILVER Member
Member
1 post
Location: USA
Member
1 post
Location: USA
Posted:
hey mark, It's Nano
I live in san diego and i spin fire too. Actually we have a show coming soon and we need as many fire dancers that we can get. I'm not really used to use chat forums, so the best way to reach me if you are interested is by e-mail javierernano@hotmail.com
let me know.
Nano
hey mark, It's Nano
I live in san diego and i spin fire too. Actually we have a show coming soon and we need as many fire dancers that we can get. I'm not really used to use chat forums, so the best way to reach me if you are interested is by e-mail javierernano@hotmail.com
let me know.
Nano
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