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Posted:
I may not be blonde anymore, but I'm still dumb...
What are bolas? Are they a slang term for something else, or a new thing I've never heard of before?
I may not be blonde anymore, but I'm still dumb...
What are bolas? Are they a slang term for something else, or a new thing I've never heard of before?
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Posted:
https://www.flight-toys.com/bolas.htm
https://www.flight-toys.com/bolas.htm
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still can't believe it's not butter
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Posted:
don't worry cripes, ima not blonde but i'm not dumb enough not to know no double negatives.
and such and such <----- i have a mate that always says this when he's painted himself to the wall.
don't worry cripes, ima not blonde but i'm not dumb enough not to know no double negatives.
and such and such <----- i have a mate that always says this when he's painted himself to the wall.
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Posted:
Bo noun a stick or pole used as a weapon or support or as a symbol of authority
Las noun (plural Lasses ) a girl; a young woman. Lasses noun
So a Bolas is when you hit a girl with your staff to show authority. .
Bo noun a stick or pole used as a weapon or support or as a symbol of authority
Las noun (plural Lasses ) a girl; a young woman. Lasses noun
So a Bolas is when you hit a girl with your staff to show authority. .
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Laguna dude
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Posted:
yo good one, Arsn!
MikeGinny,
glad you got this one first, better answer than i was gonna scribble before going and. . .bleh. . .posting in a "deep" thread first instead. . .
Distorted Silence,
so what about bolas? heard something about them & poi, let go your poi & hit somebody aza target, or gonna launch fireballs from reloadable slings? <-- hey, that's an improvement i just invented ya!
ya know why? coz
hey, i totally love blondes.
yeah. for your amazin hair.
~ Mike
[ 02 October 2002, 15:58: Message edited by: FireMike ]
yo good one, Arsn!
MikeGinny,
glad you got this one first, better answer than i was gonna scribble before going and. . .bleh. . .posting in a "deep" thread first instead. . .
Distorted Silence,
so what about bolas? heard something about them & poi, let go your poi & hit somebody aza target, or gonna launch fireballs from reloadable slings? <-- hey, that's an improvement i just invented ya!
ya know why? coz
hey, i totally love blondes.
yeah. for your amazin hair.
~ Mike
[ 02 October 2002, 15:58: Message edited by: FireMike ]
molten cheers,
~ FireMike
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Posted:
Bolas are what the French call poi.
Now this is funny since I always thought that bolas were a central American hunting weapon used for entangling your prey.
Raph
Bolas are what the French call poi.
Now this is funny since I always thought that bolas were a central American hunting weapon used for entangling your prey.
Raph
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Posted:
Ah, those fuckin' french people...
Nomad
Ah, those fuckin' french people...
Nomad
Laguna dude
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Posted:
really, Raph?
(* grin *) is that because the French keep letting go of their poi by accident, & launching them all over the place?
many poi accidents there, mon ami?
really, Raph?
(* grin *) is that because the French keep letting go of their poi by accident, & launching them all over the place?
many poi accidents there, mon ami?
molten cheers,
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Posted:
I dunno, you'd have to ask a native like Cass!
Raph
I dunno, you'd have to ask a native like Cass!
Raph
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Posted:
Hey now, if you offend Cass I'll have your arse!!
Hey now, if you offend Cass I'll have your arse!!
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Posted:
Yes, it could be the french poi rather than the hunting weapon... the person in context who mentioned it was acting like he knew everything about firetwirling, contact, etc, then as soon as i mention poi, he doesnt know what they are, and says that they might be like bolas, but spin slower...
Yes, it could be the french poi rather than the hunting weapon... the person in context who mentioned it was acting like he knew everything about firetwirling, contact, etc, then as soon as i mention poi, he doesnt know what they are, and says that they might be like bolas, but spin slower...
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Posted:
*nods*
I'd say thats about it, then.
Raph
*nods*
I'd say thats about it, then.
Raph
Laguna dude
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Posted:
[ 02 October 2002, 16:41: Message edited by: FireMike ]
[ 02 October 2002, 16:41: Message edited by: FireMike ]
molten cheers,
~ FireMike
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Posted:
Holy, if the guy was arrogant and thought he knew everything about everything, then I assume he was french (most likely parisian ) and therefore yes, Frogs do call is "Bolas" or "Chaines" because ... eeer ... because they don't like to be like everyone else
I think Fire Mike's explanation sounds fairly interesting since we do know everything abuot everything but usually suck at actually doing anything
Shine on
Cassandra
Holy, if the guy was arrogant and thought he knew everything about everything, then I assume he was french (most likely parisian ) and therefore yes, Frogs do call is "Bolas" or "Chaines" because ... eeer ... because they don't like to be like everyone else
I think Fire Mike's explanation sounds fairly interesting since we do know everything abuot everything but usually suck at actually doing anything
Shine on
Cassandra
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Posted:
Cass, what do they call the hunting weapon then?
Besides, the French do some things very well....desserts here are yummy!
Raph
Cass, what do they call the hunting weapon then?
Besides, the French do some things very well....desserts here are yummy!
Raph
Laguna dude
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Posted:
Holy truffles on toast, (* grin * ) Cass!
how about the langorous way you make love? after or during a fine desert.
or should i be asking Raph for a good opinion about that?
[ 02 October 2002, 21:14: Message edited by: FireMike ]
Holy truffles on toast, (* grin * ) Cass!
how about the langorous way you make love? after or during a fine desert.
or should i be asking Raph for a good opinion about that?
[ 02 October 2002, 21:14: Message edited by: FireMike ]
molten cheers,
~ FireMike
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Posted:
ROFL ... Don't ask Raph ..; out of the million French chicks around , he found himself a british Princess
french don't call the hunting weapon anything, they expect it to obbey without having to call it
As for the way French make love ... hmmm... I heard French are sensual and tender lovers, but I also heard they're arrogant selfish bitches with not a single touch of sexiness... I guess it all depends on the French chick you end up with
The dessert thing is not a rumour though ... We make fantastic pastries anddelicatessen
Sorry this is awfully off topic
shine on
Cassandra
ROFL ... Don't ask Raph ..; out of the million French chicks around , he found himself a british Princess
french don't call the hunting weapon anything, they expect it to obbey without having to call it
As for the way French make love ... hmmm... I heard French are sensual and tender lovers, but I also heard they're arrogant selfish bitches with not a single touch of sexiness... I guess it all depends on the French chick you end up with
The dessert thing is not a rumour though ... We make fantastic pastries anddelicatessen
Sorry this is awfully off topic
shine on
Cassandra
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Posted:
LOL
Who wants a princess, when there are tavern wenches scurrying about?
In terms of French girls...well, I suppose I was just not fortunate enough to experience anything really positive in that area.
They were all really possessive!!
Did anybody see Fatal Attraction?
Yikes!
Raph
LOL
Who wants a princess, when there are tavern wenches scurrying about?
In terms of French girls...well, I suppose I was just not fortunate enough to experience anything really positive in that area.
They were all really possessive!!
Did anybody see Fatal Attraction?
Yikes!
Raph
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Posted:
Are you still looking for your Bunny, Raph ? checked the kitchen
So eeer... yes, Bolas are indeed from Argentina and I still have NO idea whatsoever why the french call Poi Bolas ?
shine on
Cass
Are you still looking for your Bunny, Raph ? checked the kitchen
So eeer... yes, Bolas are indeed from Argentina and I still have NO idea whatsoever why the french call Poi Bolas ?
shine on
Cass
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"So I was raised in Europe, where History comes from ..."
"NON !!! La Plume de mon oncle n est pas Bingibangibungi !!!"
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Posted:
Heh. No bunny, I just have cats.
They are cute and I certainly wouldn't like them to wind up like the bunny in Fatal Attraction.
To take a page out of Cartman's book:
"If you so much as touch Fluffy's ass, I'll put firecrackers in your nutsack and blow your balls all over your pants!"
Raph
Heh. No bunny, I just have cats.
They are cute and I certainly wouldn't like them to wind up like the bunny in Fatal Attraction.
To take a page out of Cartman's book:
"If you so much as touch Fluffy's ass, I'll put firecrackers in your nutsack and blow your balls all over your pants!"
Raph
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Posted:
Bolas are what poi become after you let one slip outta your hand and flies through the air when trying to spin it as fast as you can.
The french are not specific to calling poi bolas. However, ignorance running amok, when people see a ball at the end of a chain they think "bolas" until some suave MF such as myself takes upon himself to show these ignorants mortals the errors of their ways.
France is not New-Zealand where poi seem to be as common as apples. Do not confuse ignorance with lack of information. Hell, even I didn't even know at first (No snickering at the back of the class please...).
Bolas, originally from Argentina, are three ball resembling, leather wrapped rocks weapons that one twirls over his head before sending them flying to wrap themselves around something, usually the feet of a calf. You're pretty sure to knock yourself or the designated victim out if they spin up to your head.
Poi, well... Poi are poi. Exercise apparatus for Maori warriors (dexterity, strength, speed...)and hand pacifiers used by maori mothers to soothe their kids.
There you go.
Bolas are what poi become after you let one slip outta your hand and flies through the air when trying to spin it as fast as you can.
The french are not specific to calling poi bolas. However, ignorance running amok, when people see a ball at the end of a chain they think "bolas" until some suave MF such as myself takes upon himself to show these ignorants mortals the errors of their ways.
France is not New-Zealand where poi seem to be as common as apples. Do not confuse ignorance with lack of information. Hell, even I didn't even know at first (No snickering at the back of the class please...).
Bolas, originally from Argentina, are three ball resembling, leather wrapped rocks weapons that one twirls over his head before sending them flying to wrap themselves around something, usually the feet of a calf. You're pretty sure to knock yourself or the designated victim out if they spin up to your head.
Poi, well... Poi are poi. Exercise apparatus for Maori warriors (dexterity, strength, speed...)and hand pacifiers used by maori mothers to soothe their kids.
There you go.
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Posted:
Actually, the weapon is a BolO, and by all descriptions, that is correct.
A BolA is a hard acrylic ball on the end of a long silk rope. You weild a set of these like poi except you slam the acrylic end into the ground (usually a wooden stage) to create a rhythmic pattern. This is used in conjunction with hard shoe dancing, most commonly as a counter rhythm to the spanish Flamenco dance.
There are two asian girls who do this in Cirque Du Soliel, and a few more of us globally. I will say they can be used as weapons, as they hurt badly and can break bones. I suggest only experienced spinners attempt this. I would also like to say that if you do attempt this, have several acrylic balls on hand and a *really* great drill and clamp system.
Actually, the weapon is a BolO, and by all descriptions, that is correct.
A BolA is a hard acrylic ball on the end of a long silk rope. You weild a set of these like poi except you slam the acrylic end into the ground (usually a wooden stage) to create a rhythmic pattern. This is used in conjunction with hard shoe dancing, most commonly as a counter rhythm to the spanish Flamenco dance.
There are two asian girls who do this in Cirque Du Soliel, and a few more of us globally. I will say they can be used as weapons, as they hurt badly and can break bones. I suggest only experienced spinners attempt this. I would also like to say that if you do attempt this, have several acrylic balls on hand and a *really* great drill and clamp system.
Pele
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Posted:
For all of that, Ill just nod my head and say yesssss....
I'm so very confused... :S
For all of that, Ill just nod my head and say yesssss....
I'm so very confused... :S
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Laguna dude
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Posted:
Pele's bolo sounds correct to my memory, now, yet how funny French has feminized poi to bola, perhaps with bolos in mind?
ah, how tongues fork!
Pele's bolo sounds correct to my memory, now, yet how funny French has feminized poi to bola, perhaps with bolos in mind?
ah, how tongues fork!
molten cheers,
~ FireMike
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Posted:
Lately, I've been doing throws with my chains: letting one go under my legs and catching it in front of me. Am I now allowed to call my poi "bolas" like the rest of the French?
Nomad
Lately, I've been doing throws with my chains: letting one go under my legs and catching it in front of me. Am I now allowed to call my poi "bolas" like the rest of the French?
Nomad
Laguna dude
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Posted:
watch out, Nomad,
if you miss your angle letting them fly between your legs & one goes to high under the arch, don't they get called, "pardon my French"
bal(l)o's?
watch out, Nomad,
if you miss your angle letting them fly between your legs & one goes to high under the arch, don't they get called, "pardon my French"
bal(l)o's?
molten cheers,
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Posted:
Perhaps "bolo" is singular and "bolas" are plural?
Raph
Perhaps "bolo" is singular and "bolas" are plural?
Raph
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