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Location: West Sussex, England (UK)
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Location: West Sussex, England (UK)
Posted:
Hello, I'm new to this poi lark (only bought a set this week) so be gentle with me! Unfortunately the weather has been so bad round these parts that I have had to try and practice inside, much to the amusement of our cats who take it on themselves to try and catch them in mid flight !! I've already nearly broken a lampshade and battered myself around the head and nether regions
I seriously hope it get's easier!!
I understand I need to fill out that template so here goes:
Name: Adrian Frisby
Location: West Sussex, UK
Hometown: Horsham
Birthday (sign?): April 7
Age: Old as the hills - OK, 37
Sex: Male
Occupation(s): Internet + Email Support Consultant and also part-time Reiki teacher
Favorite Food(s): Thai
Favorite Color(s): Blue
What is the wing speed of an unladen swallow? African or European?
Toys: My old VW beetle keeps me amused most of the time.
Hobbies other than the obvious: Snowboarding, mountainbiking, running, yoga,
Education: A-Level + did some professional IT qualifications. Currently studying for an Open University degree in art and religion.
Favorite Book(s): One Hundred Years Of Solitude
Favorite Movie(s): Too many to list.
Godzilla vs. a Star Wars Star Destroyer. Who wins? Why? I'm leaning towards Godzilla as he's been in more films so probably has a few tricks up his sleeve!
Favorite TV show(s): Heroes, Lost, My Name Is Earl
Plans for life in general: (i.e. what you want to do when you grow up) I don't know, I still don't consider myself grown up yet (much to my wife's dismay!)
Favorite Music Artists/Composers: Like the movies question, there are far too many styles and artists that I'm into. I can usually find something I like in most types of music I hear.
Do you think these pants make my butt look too big? No, all that fat makes your butt look too big!
Favorie ice cream flavor(s): Chocolate Soya Ice-cream (I'm allergic to dairy so this is the best alternative I've found)
Marmite, Vegemite, or Nutella?* Marmite for the win!
Hello, I'm new to this poi lark (only bought a set this week) so be gentle with me! Unfortunately the weather has been so bad round these parts that I have had to try and practice inside, much to the amusement of our cats who take it on themselves to try and catch them in mid flight !! I've already nearly broken a lampshade and battered myself around the head and nether regions
I seriously hope it get's easier!!
I understand I need to fill out that template so here goes:
Name: Adrian Frisby
Location: West Sussex, UK
Hometown: Horsham
Birthday (sign?): April 7
Age: Old as the hills - OK, 37
Sex: Male
Occupation(s): Internet + Email Support Consultant and also part-time Reiki teacher
Favorite Food(s): Thai
Favorite Color(s): Blue
What is the wing speed of an unladen swallow? African or European?
Toys: My old VW beetle keeps me amused most of the time.
Hobbies other than the obvious: Snowboarding, mountainbiking, running, yoga,
Education: A-Level + did some professional IT qualifications. Currently studying for an Open University degree in art and religion.
Favorite Book(s): One Hundred Years Of Solitude
Favorite Movie(s): Too many to list.
Godzilla vs. a Star Wars Star Destroyer. Who wins? Why? I'm leaning towards Godzilla as he's been in more films so probably has a few tricks up his sleeve!
Favorite TV show(s): Heroes, Lost, My Name Is Earl
Plans for life in general: (i.e. what you want to do when you grow up) I don't know, I still don't consider myself grown up yet (much to my wife's dismay!)
Favorite Music Artists/Composers: Like the movies question, there are far too many styles and artists that I'm into. I can usually find something I like in most types of music I hear.
Do you think these pants make my butt look too big? No, all that fat makes your butt look too big!
Favorie ice cream flavor(s): Chocolate Soya Ice-cream (I'm allergic to dairy so this is the best alternative I've found)
Marmite, Vegemite, or Nutella?* Marmite for the win!
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Location: West Sussex, England (UK)
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Location: West Sussex, England (UK)
Posted:
Well, in the 3 hours since I posted I have now managed to destroy the light in our bathroom!
I made some sock poi from my snowboarding socks and some juggling thuds and thought I'd try them out in front of the bathroom mirror, blissfully unaware of how low the light fixing was.
Result was an almighty crash and bits of light fitting all over the floor! Oh well, it was old and needed replacing anyway!
Well, in the 3 hours since I posted I have now managed to destroy the light in our bathroom!
I made some sock poi from my snowboarding socks and some juggling thuds and thought I'd try them out in front of the bathroom mirror, blissfully unaware of how low the light fixing was.
Result was an almighty crash and bits of light fitting all over the floor! Oh well, it was old and needed replacing anyway!
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Sacrebleu
377 posts
Location: At the quiet limit, United Kingdom
Sacrebleu
377 posts
Location: At the quiet limit, United Kingdom
Posted:
Hello and
to HoP
Don't worry , it gets a lot less hazardous, I broke my laptop the first time I ever span poi indoors. But I've only broken a couple of things since then, coincidentally a light bulb, although when you hang glass from the roof and then twirl stuff around I guess it's bound to happen eventually
. Maybe I've been lucky, hope you are too 
And as for Marmite...you chose..wisely, and don't let the doc tell you otherwise
Hello and
to HoPDon't worry , it gets a lot less hazardous, I broke my laptop the first time I ever span poi indoors. But I've only broken a couple of things since then, coincidentally a light bulb, although when you hang glass from the roof and then twirl stuff around I guess it's bound to happen eventually
. Maybe I've been lucky, hope you are too And as for Marmite...you chose..wisely, and don't let the doc tell you otherwise
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nut.
756 posts
Location: Bouncing off the walls., England (UK)
nut.
756 posts
Location: Bouncing off the walls., England (UK)
Posted:
Hiya!
Welcome to HoP!
And yeah, you do.. mostly.. break less stuff after a while.
Or at least you break it more creatively. Which is almost as good.
Hiya!
Welcome to HoP!
And yeah, you do.. mostly.. break less stuff after a while.
Or at least you break it more creatively. Which is almost as good.
THE MEEK WILL INHERIT THE EARTH!
If that's okay with you?
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the kicker of elves
371 posts
Location: Dublin, Ireland
the kicker of elves
371 posts
Location: Dublin, Ireland
Posted:
And if you're like me you start selectively breaking things while spinning.
Welcome to the mad little family we have here.
And if you're like me you start selectively breaking things while spinning
.Welcome to the mad little family we have here.
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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:
You might be older than the average on this board, but, at least if your avatar is any indication, you're quite cute. I'd totally ask you out.
I mean...if you weren't married. And straight (as most cute men tend to be
).
It's also terrible that you're such a Marmitophile. We'll have to fix that.
*wanders calmly out*
*watches from a distance as the thread is Nutella Dive-Bombed*
You might be older than the average on this board, but, at least if your avatar is any indication, you're quite cute. I'd totally ask you out.
I mean...if you weren't married. And straight (as most cute men tend to be
).It's also terrible that you're such a Marmitophile. We'll have to fix that.
*wanders calmly out*
*watches from a distance as the thread is Nutella Dive-Bombed*
-Mike
Certified Mad Doctor and HoP High Priest of Nutella
A buckuht n a hooze! -Valura
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Member
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Location: West Sussex, England (UK)
Member
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Location: West Sussex, England (UK)
Posted:
Cheers for the welcome guys, and thanks for the compliment Doc!
I've been ordered to practice outside from now on so I don't break anything else !
Cheers for the welcome guys, and thanks for the compliment Doc!
I've been ordered to practice outside from now on so I don't break anything else !
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Carpal \'Tunnel
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Location: Nuneaton, United Kingdom
Carpal \'Tunnel
2,984 posts
Location: Nuneaton, United Kingdom
Posted:
Welcome to Hop young sir
Welcome to Hop young sir
Actually back on HoP guys ...
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Location: I am in a world you do not want to be, USA
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318 posts
Location: I am in a world you do not want to be, USA
Posted:
Welcome to HOP.....
Welcome to HOP.....
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