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Posted:
Greetings to all on this forum.
I cant believe i didnt see this forum sooner
well, better late than never!!! Im new at this and decided to join so that i can learn more about fire/poi dancing and meet like-minded people. So feel free to ask away if you want to know anything else
Basic things about me:
My name is Willow and i reside in South Africa/Cape Town. Im female and recently turned 30 - i dont act my age though...im rather goofy id say
I matriculated in 1996 - so its been a while id say. Regarding work, its that time of year again...so for now, im being a major pain in the arse 
My fav food is mostly Pasta. My fav colours are Black & Green and my fav toy is the Poi. I recently got the fire poi and one with ribbons to practice with - but i would also like to get the glow poi - they're all cool really - except when i bash myself on the head. 
I enjoy writing; paintball; dance; art and other outdoorsy stuff.Regarding books - i read horror & occult books. I love movies too - umm, i have so many - Lord of the Rings and similar movies...I dont watch TV but if i did - Six Feet under; Stargate Atlantis and Supernatural
What do i wanna be when i grow up? Im all grown up and still confused
a fire dancer??? 
My music tastes are varied but i mainly listen to anything metal - In Flames and Killswitch Engage is my fav at the moment. Lastly my fav ice cream is strawberry and mint.
Darkest Blessings
Willow
EDITED_BY: FireWillow (1198677954)
Greetings to all on this forum.
I cant believe i didnt see this forum sooner
well, better late than never!!! Im new at this and decided to join so that i can learn more about fire/poi dancing and meet like-minded people. So feel free to ask away if you want to know anything else Basic things about me:
My name is Willow and i reside in South Africa/Cape Town. Im female and recently turned 30 - i dont act my age though...im rather goofy id say
I matriculated in 1996 - so its been a while id say. Regarding work, its that time of year again...so for now, im being a major pain in the arse My fav food is mostly Pasta. My fav colours are Black & Green and my fav toy is the Poi. I recently got the fire poi and one with ribbons to practice with - but i would also like to get the glow poi - they're all cool really - except when i bash myself on the head. I enjoy writing; paintball; dance; art and other outdoorsy stuff.Regarding books - i read horror & occult books. I love movies too - umm, i have so many - Lord of the Rings and similar movies...I dont watch TV but if i did - Six Feet under; Stargate Atlantis and Supernatural
What do i wanna be when i grow up? Im all grown up and still confused
a fire dancer??? My music tastes are varied but i mainly listen to anything metal - In Flames and Killswitch Engage is my fav at the moment. Lastly my fav ice cream is strawberry and mint. Darkest Blessings
Willow
EDITED_BY: FireWillow (1198677954)
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Location: Perth, Australia
Posted:
OOOo...an Intro in paragraphs. Interesting.
Very nice avatart too.
Fav toast spread?
OOOo...an Intro in paragraphs. Interesting.
Very nice avatart too.
Fav toast spread?
Is it the Truth?
Is it Fair to all concerned?
Will it build Goodwill and Better Friendships?
Will it be Beneficial to all concerned?
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Location: Cape Town, South Africa
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Posted:
Thanks *lol*
Um my fav toast spread would be marmite and mayo funny enough. Is actually better than it sounds.
EDITED_BY: FireWillow (1198678126)
Thanks *lol*
Um my fav toast spread would be marmite and mayo funny enough. Is actually better than it sounds.
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Carpal \'Tunnel
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Posted:
mmm marmite on toast with lashings of butter
mmm marmite on toast with lashings of butter
Is it the Truth?
Is it Fair to all concerned?
Will it build Goodwill and Better Friendships?
Will it be Beneficial to all concerned?
Im in a lonely battle with the world with a fish to match the chip on my shoulder. Gnu in Binnu in a cnu
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Super Gidg!!!!
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Location: Portland Oregon USA
Super Gidg!!!!
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Posted:
*Gidg bounces in on her pogo stick* ... boing ... boing ... boing ... boing ...
Both of your as sick, just sick. Welcome to HoP anyway.
*Gidg bounces in on her pogo stick* ... boing ... boing ... boing ... boing ...
Both of your as sick, just sick. Welcome to HoP anyway.
Growing old is mandatory; growing up is NOT.
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I'm normal ... it's everyone else that's crazy.
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Posted:
Thank you...i think *Lol*
Thank you...i think *Lol*
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Posted:
*runs out of the thread in a fit of nausea and hurries to summon the Nutella Army*
You'll regret your choices, sir...
(Oh, and
to HoP! )
Written by: FireWillow
Thanks *lol*
Um my fav toast spread would be marmite and mayo funny enough. Is actually better than it sounds.
*runs out of the thread in a fit of nausea and hurries to summon the Nutella Army*
You'll regret your choices, sir...
(Oh, and
to HoP! ) -Mike
Certified Mad Doctor and HoP High Priest of Nutella
A buckuht n a hooze! -Valura
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Posted:
Thank you for your welcome
Umm, i guess im the only one who likes that combination then
Im more mad about cheese though to be honest. Well i hope to meet lots of people here and learn new things. Im sure this is a great site
very informative so far!!! 
Thank you for your welcome
Umm, i guess im the only one who likes that combination then
Im more mad about cheese though to be honest. Well i hope to meet lots of people here and learn new things. Im sure this is a great site
very informative so far!!! ***Sleep when youre Dead***
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Location: South Africa
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Location: South Africa
Posted:
Greetings and welcome to fire dancing and playing. I am from SA - Cape Town - Strand and we play when ever there is time and no wind on the beach.
Poi is fun and so is the staff to.
I hope you enjoy your fire .
Greetings and welcome to fire dancing and playing. I am from SA - Cape Town - Strand and we play when ever there is time and no wind on the beach.
Poi is fun and so is the staff to.
I hope you enjoy your fire .
Living it...Loving it ..!!!
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Posted:
Thank you
Im just starting out - so im no where near good enough to do fire poi. I just practice and maybe ill get the glow poi soon as its safer for a newbie.
One day ill light my wicks - but till then, i will practice as much as i can. Would be nice to practice with others. Im in the Milnerton area though - rather far from the strand.
Thank you
Im just starting out - so im no where near good enough to do fire poi. I just practice and maybe ill get the glow poi soon as its safer for a newbie.
One day ill light my wicks - but till then, i will practice as much as i can. Would be nice to practice with others. Im in the Milnerton area though - rather far from the strand.
***Sleep when youre Dead***
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Carpal \'Tunnel
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Location: Perth, Australia
Posted:
Hold strong on the marmite. I bought some today in preparation for the possinilty of the good Doc visiting.
You can put covers on your firepoi to make them look funky and protect the heads from stuff. You can simply put small socks on them, or wrap them or make little covers out of anything. Furr looks funky as does sequins.
Hold strong on the marmite. I bought some today in preparation for the possinilty of the good Doc visiting.
You can put covers on your firepoi to make them look funky and protect the heads from stuff. You can simply put small socks on them, or wrap them or make little covers out of anything. Furr looks funky as does sequins.
Is it the Truth?
Is it Fair to all concerned?
Will it build Goodwill and Better Friendships?
Will it be Beneficial to all concerned?
Im in a lonely battle with the world with a fish to match the chip on my shoulder. Gnu in Binnu in a cnu
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Posted:
Lol
Ah thanks. I didnt think of that. I got the practice one as well with the tails - but ill make little covers (furry ones sound cool) for the wicks.
Lol
Ah thanks. I didnt think of that. I got the practice one as well with the tails - but ill make little covers (furry ones sound cool) for the wicks.
***Sleep when youre Dead***
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Posted:
Wick covers are good for once you light your wicks up. Especially if you use smelly icky kero/parafin which makes your wicks all sooty ans smelly.
Wick covers are good for once you light your wicks up. Especially if you use smelly icky kero/parafin which makes your wicks all sooty ans smelly.
Is it the Truth?
Is it Fair to all concerned?
Will it build Goodwill and Better Friendships?
Will it be Beneficial to all concerned?
Im in a lonely battle with the world with a fish to match the chip on my shoulder. Gnu in Binnu in a cnu
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lurking like a ninja with no camouflage..
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lurking like a ninja with no camouflage..
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Posted:
but it smells so good!!
to HoP
but it smells so good!!
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Posted:
Thank you - one day ill get to smell it i guess
Thank you - one day ill get to smell it i guess
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Super Gidg!!!!
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Location: Portland Oregon USA
Super Gidg!!!!
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Posted:
I've never thought about covering my fire wicks. They are constantly on a soak so that they are ready to go at a moments notice.
I've never thought about covering my fire wicks. They are constantly on a soak so that they are ready to go at a moments notice.
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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Gidg,
How often do you perform or practice? Sounds like very often if you constantly keep your wicks ready?
Gidg,
How often do you perform or practice? Sounds like very often if you constantly keep your wicks ready?
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Super Gidg!!!!
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Super Gidg!!!!
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Posted:
Actually it's not that often at all, we are in winter and I hate spinning in the cold. The reason they are always ready is that I have a total of eight non-fire poi. There's really no reason to use the fire wicks unless I'm actually spinning fire.
Actually it's not that often at all, we are in winter and I hate spinning in the cold. The reason they are always ready is that I have a total of eight non-fire poi. There's really no reason to use the fire wicks unless I'm actually spinning fire.
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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Posted:
Oh wow you have a lot then.
Im looking to purchase glow poi next - its safest untill im experienced enough to light up my wicks. I guess the more the merrier
Oh wow you have a lot then.
Im looking to purchase glow poi next - its safest untill im experienced enough to light up my wicks. I guess the more the merrier
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Dude where's my Poi?
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Location: neather here nor there, United Kingdom
Dude where's my Poi?
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Location: neather here nor there, United Kingdom
Posted:
Is there such a thing as too many poi?
and lets not forget all the other lovely toys.
Is there such a thing as too many poi?
and lets not forget all the other lovely toys.
Live life in a spin!!!
but if you fall don't come crying to me!!!
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Posted:
I totally agree with you
Its terrible!!! I want sooo many things now - first thing is first - learn to spin etc properly *lol*
EDITED_BY: FireWillow (1199275641)
I totally agree with you
Its terrible!!! I want sooo many things now - first thing is first - learn to spin etc properly *lol*
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