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Posted:
Name: Justin aka Raphael
DOB: July 28, 1970
Location: Paris, France though originally from New York City. (Missing NYC alot..)
Occupation: Sportsman sounds a bit pretentious, so I'll be more specific and say that I'm a member of the US Fencing Team.
Hobbies: Fencing, SCA, music (listening to it and playing guitar), movies, books, archaeology, history, philosophy, theology, travelling and just about anything else that peaks my curiosity!
Toys: Fire Poi and currently making practice poi so it'll hurt less when I hit myself in the head.
Email: Raphael96@yahoo.com
Url: www.olympicsword.com/raphael
ICQ: 4152488
AIM: Raphael96
YIM: Raphael96
LiveJournal: https://raphael96.livejournal.com/
If you have any other questions, just ask!
Name: Justin aka Raphael
DOB: July 28, 1970
Location: Paris, France though originally from New York City. (Missing NYC alot..)
Occupation: Sportsman sounds a bit pretentious, so I'll be more specific and say that I'm a member of the US Fencing Team.
Hobbies: Fencing, SCA, music (listening to it and playing guitar), movies, books, archaeology, history, philosophy, theology, travelling and just about anything else that peaks my curiosity!
Toys: Fire Poi and currently making practice poi so it'll hurt less when I hit myself in the head.
Email: Raphael96@yahoo.com
Url: www.olympicsword.com/raphael
ICQ: 4152488
AIM: Raphael96
YIM: Raphael96
LiveJournal: https://raphael96.livejournal.com/
If you have any other questions, just ask!
Carpal \'Tunnel
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Posted:
Duped, duped I tell you......I saw the other intro thread first so in tru lazy bastard stylee you get it cut and paste in here too...
"Hello, and welcome to HOP.
Very fortunate to have spun with that crowd, they're some of the more typically fluffy bouncy kewl poi peeps.
It's Monday, my brain isn't working, but I'm sure I'll be back to make the tea or something later.
Have fun, Keep Smiling & Stay Green
SmallBoy"
Regardless of it not making sense any more - lol
[ 09 September 2002, 19:33: Message edited by: SmallBoy ]
Duped, duped I tell you......I saw the other intro thread first so in tru lazy bastard stylee you get it cut and paste in here too...
"Hello, and welcome to HOP.
Very fortunate to have spun with that crowd, they're some of the more typically fluffy bouncy kewl poi peeps.
It's Monday, my brain isn't working, but I'm sure I'll be back to make the tea or something later.
Have fun, Keep Smiling & Stay Green
SmallBoy"
Regardless of it not making sense any more - lol
[ 09 September 2002, 19:33: Message edited by: SmallBoy ]
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Posted:
Thanks, Smallboy!
I just want to do more and more poi!
Fire swords also sound pretty cool, though I have never seen them demonstrated.
Maybe I could combine the fencing and fire swords together.
Like peanut butter and fluff combine to make a Fluffernutter sandwich!
Thanks, Smallboy!
I just want to do more and more poi!
Fire swords also sound pretty cool, though I have never seen them demonstrated.
Maybe I could combine the fencing and fire swords together.
Like peanut butter and fluff combine to make a Fluffernutter sandwich!
Carpal \'Tunnel
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Posted:
Yeah, that's just what I was thinking......actually I was thinking of going for a fag, but hey......
Yeah, that's just what I was thinking......actually I was thinking of going for a fag, but hey......
Small Lardy Person In Disguise
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Location: San Francisco Bay Area
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Location: San Francisco Bay Area
Posted:
Ummm... wow =)
A top ranked epeeist on the board. Gotta say this is a suprise.
Welcome!
Though a question popped into my head after looking through your web page... whatever happened to Eric Sreki? His name seemed conspicuously missing from the fie rankings (yeah, its been a few years since I had a look at them).
Ummm... wow =)
A top ranked epeeist on the board. Gotta say this is a suprise.
Welcome!
Though a question popped into my head after looking through your web page... whatever happened to Eric Sreki? His name seemed conspicuously missing from the fie rankings (yeah, its been a few years since I had a look at them).
Is that all life comes down to? To be lying face down with an overenthusiastic guy in pink pin-striped pants sitting on top of you and grunting? -- Random MusingsSex, Drugs and Psytrance.
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Location: Back in Paris... for now !
Posted:
Again Hi an welcome to HOP ...
sweetie, you need to chose either one of the two intro threads ...
Remember the promise you made saturday night : if YOU get into fire sword, you gotta send me the video
call me if you want to spin tonight
shine on
Cassandra
Again Hi an welcome to HOP ...
sweetie, you need to chose either one of the two intro threads ...
Remember the promise you made saturday night : if YOU get into fire sword, you gotta send me the video
call me if you want to spin tonight
shine on
Cassandra
"I want brown bread... no, that is diesel oil..."
"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:
Srecki retired right after the 2000 Olympics. In his last competition, France had a 2 touch lead going into the last relay, but Obry was unable to protect it as Rota (the Italian fencer) got 2 quick hits to tie the score.
That meant that the two fencers would fence for 1 hit to determine the 2000 Team Men's Epee Olympic Champions. Obry looked visibly nervous and got nailed about 15 seconds into the one minute of sudden death.
Probably TMI, but there you go.
I was sorry that he retired, since I only fenced Srecki once and that was a very long time ago.
Srecki retired right after the 2000 Olympics. In his last competition, France had a 2 touch lead going into the last relay, but Obry was unable to protect it as Rota (the Italian fencer) got 2 quick hits to tie the score.
That meant that the two fencers would fence for 1 hit to determine the 2000 Team Men's Epee Olympic Champions. Obry looked visibly nervous and got nailed about 15 seconds into the one minute of sudden death.
Probably TMI, but there you go.
I was sorry that he retired, since I only fenced Srecki once and that was a very long time ago.
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Posted:
Fine, I'll pick this one.
I will remember my promise. I always try to keep to them, so not to worry. As I haven't even seen fire sword yet, though...
Spinning tonight? I thought you were too busy during the week!
Raph
Fine, I'll pick this one.
I will remember my promise. I always try to keep to them, so not to worry. As I haven't even seen fire sword yet, though...
Spinning tonight? I thought you were too busy during the week!
Raph
Froggie ... Ribbit !!!
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Location: Back in Paris... for now !
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Location: Back in Paris... for now !
Posted:
hmmm... well...
give us a call if you want
hmmm... well...
give us a call if you want
"I want brown bread... no, that is diesel oil..."
"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:
quote:Ahhhhh.... so I knew something happened that summer while I had my head in the sand. I hadn't heard the story before, hardly too much information.
Originally posted by Raphael96:
Srecki retired right after the 2000 Olympics. In his last competition, France had a 2 touch lead going into the last relay, but Obry was unable to protect it as Rota (the Italian fencer) got 2 quick hits to tie the score.
That meant that the two fencers would fence for 1 hit to determine the 2000 Team Men's Epee Olympic Champions. Obry looked visibly nervous and got nailed about 15 seconds into the one minute of sudden death.
Probably TMI, but there you go.
I was sorry that he retired, since I only fenced Srecki once and that was a very long time ago.
Is that all life comes down to? To be lying face down with an overenthusiastic guy in pink pin-striped pants sitting on top of you and grunting? -- Random MusingsSex, Drugs and Psytrance.
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Posted:
So, here is all the stuff that I originally posted on the "First Burn" thread. Hope this helps avoid any confusion.
Raph
---
Well, after spending the afternoon with some very patient spinners I met through this site, we all went down by the Seine where I lit up for the first time.
The sound is what I will remember most. That "whoosh" as the poi flies past my head is something nobody prepared me for.
I want to do more!
I spun with Cassandra, Dom, Ros, Dibs, Ros' man (whose name escapes me), and a very elegant spinner from Israel (whose name also escapes me)
Sorry about that, guys! I have a horrible memory for names. [Frown]
They were all really great. Warm and helpful. Considering that I had only just met them it made it easy to relax and just spin.
In terms of music? Well, its probably easier to tell you what I don't like:
Techno (and its offspring)
Rap (and its offspring)
Current Top 40
Country
Thats leaves alot of stuff. From Mike Oldfield, Enya and Enigma to old Van Halen, Aerosmith, Rolling Stones, AC/DC, Elvis, Mozart, Gregorian Chants, Medieval & Renaissance music.
I am always open to trying new stuff and new music, though.
I also love my Mac. (Ipods are pretty cool too!)
That "whoosh" sound IS just....sublime!
Hey, how about a t-shirt for spinners that simply says "Whoosh!" With sparks around it?
It might sell. [Smile]
So, here is all the stuff that I originally posted on the "First Burn" thread. Hope this helps avoid any confusion.
Raph
---
Well, after spending the afternoon with some very patient spinners I met through this site, we all went down by the Seine where I lit up for the first time.
The sound is what I will remember most. That "whoosh" as the poi flies past my head is something nobody prepared me for.
I want to do more!
I spun with Cassandra, Dom, Ros, Dibs, Ros' man (whose name escapes me), and a very elegant spinner from Israel (whose name also escapes me)
Sorry about that, guys! I have a horrible memory for names. [Frown]
They were all really great. Warm and helpful. Considering that I had only just met them it made it easy to relax and just spin.
In terms of music? Well, its probably easier to tell you what I don't like:
Techno (and its offspring)
Rap (and its offspring)
Current Top 40
Country
Thats leaves alot of stuff. From Mike Oldfield, Enya and Enigma to old Van Halen, Aerosmith, Rolling Stones, AC/DC, Elvis, Mozart, Gregorian Chants, Medieval & Renaissance music.
I am always open to trying new stuff and new music, though.
I also love my Mac. (Ipods are pretty cool too!)
That "whoosh" sound IS just....sublime!
Hey, how about a t-shirt for spinners that simply says "Whoosh!" With sparks around it?
It might sell. [Smile]
Froggie ... Ribbit !!!
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Location: Back in Paris... for now !
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Location: Back in Paris... for now !
Posted:
It would DEFINITELY sell !!!!
in fact it's a GREAT idea, Raph
so, just for teh record the two missing names were Cantus and Tilasmy
shine on and see you tonight hopefully
cass
It would DEFINITELY sell !!!!
in fact it's a GREAT idea, Raph
so, just for teh record the two missing names were Cantus and Tilasmy
shine on and see you tonight hopefully
cass
"I want brown bread... no, that is diesel oil..."
"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:
I have lots of GREAT ideas...
Yeah, I'm ready for more fire!!
Raph
quote:Thanks for the names.
Originally posted by Cassandra:
It would DEFINITELY sell !!!!
in fact it's a GREAT idea, Raph
so, just for teh record the two missing names were Cantus and Tilasmy
shine on and see you tonight hopefully
cass
I have lots of GREAT ideas...
Yeah, I'm ready for more fire!!
Raph
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Location: Down the road, United Kingdom
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Location: Down the road, United Kingdom
Posted:
I have a hat and a t-shirt with my name on if it helps?
I have a hat and a t-shirt with my name on if it helps?
Meh
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Posted:
Heh.
It might!
In the future, when in a group of spinners I'll just say "hey, you with the fire!"
I'm sure that'll work.
Raphael
Heh.
It might!
In the future, when in a group of spinners I'll just say "hey, you with the fire!"
I'm sure that'll work.
Raphael
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Posted:
or say..... "hey you! yeahl, you! the guy with his hair on fire.... " that will get their attention!
anyways, Welcome to HoP, sorry i didnt get a chance to say welcome last week when you started your intro thread
*huggggz*
or say..... "hey you! yeahl, you! the guy with his hair on fire.... " that will get their attention!
anyways, Welcome to HoP, sorry i didnt get a chance to say welcome last week when you started your intro thread
*huggggz*
Currently on the right side up of the world.
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Posted:
Thats ok, I'm pretty good at hiding.
Raphael
Thats ok, I'm pretty good at hiding.
Raphael
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Posted:
Hiya
Hiya
quote:mmmmmmmmmmmmmmm me like that
Ros' man
Geologists do it in the dirt................ 
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Posted:
Hi
Hi
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Posted:
Usually it'd be "hey you with the glow"
Usually it'd be "hey you with the glow"
Meh
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Posted:
I'm glad my inability to remember names has made someone happy.
Somehow, that just sounds nuts.
Those glowstick poi are cool, especially since you can turn them on and off.
Raphael
I'm glad my inability to remember names has made someone happy.
Somehow, that just sounds nuts.
Those glowstick poi are cool, especially since you can turn them on and off.
Raphael
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Posted:
A week ago today I started poi!
That first whoosh is still in my mind..
Raphael
A week ago today I started poi!
That first whoosh is still in my mind..
Raphael
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Location: Nottingham UK
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Location: Nottingham UK
Posted:
Hello and welcome
I see that you're a Rolling Stones fan. I like the Stones soo much that I have been to visit Brian Jones's grave.
What is SCA? What is your favourite colour? What books do you like to read?
Onelove Thistlefirepixie
Hello and welcome
I see that you're a Rolling Stones fan. I like the Stones soo much that I have been to visit Brian Jones's grave.
What is SCA? What is your favourite colour? What books do you like to read?
Onelove Thistlefirepixie
Are we nearly there yet?
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Posted:
Visiting graves of rockers never seemed like fun to me. On my first visit to Paris I was wandering around Pere Lechaise and there were quite a few people kneeling around Jim Morrison's grave with green dots on their foreheads chanting.
They were all pretty out of it and one of the guys was drinking Jack out of the bottle. It was an odd scene.
(of course, I'd like to go to Graceland one day, but thats different)
My favorite color is black...has been since I was about 8.
The SCA is a medieval/renaissance recreational group...the biggest and most widespread there is. They have a website (www.sca.org) and have feasts, festivals, tournaments, exhibitions, masked balls, etc.
It is great fun!
Anything else you'd like to know just ask.
Raphael
Visiting graves of rockers never seemed like fun to me. On my first visit to Paris I was wandering around Pere Lechaise and there were quite a few people kneeling around Jim Morrison's grave with green dots on their foreheads chanting.
They were all pretty out of it and one of the guys was drinking Jack out of the bottle. It was an odd scene.
(of course, I'd like to go to Graceland one day, but thats different)
My favorite color is black...has been since I was about 8.
The SCA is a medieval/renaissance recreational group...the biggest and most widespread there is. They have a website (www.sca.org) and have feasts, festivals, tournaments, exhibitions, masked balls, etc.
It is great fun!
Anything else you'd like to know just ask.
Raphael
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Posted:
In terms of books, I read all kinds of things: history, philosophy, theology, archaeology, mystery and sci-fi.
Stephen Rivelle, Paul Doherty, Plato, Machiavelli, Musashi, Takuan Soho and of course Shakespeare are among my favorite authors.
R
In terms of books, I read all kinds of things: history, philosophy, theology, archaeology, mystery and sci-fi.
Stephen Rivelle, Paul Doherty, Plato, Machiavelli, Musashi, Takuan Soho and of course Shakespeare are among my favorite authors.
R
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Location: Down the road, United Kingdom
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Location: Down the road, United Kingdom
Posted:
I'm meant to be spinning flags for a medieaval re-enactment group. But the lady that's making the flags keeps forgetting to actually make them. So it's not going so well.
I'm meant to be spinning flags for a medieaval re-enactment group. But the lady that's making the flags keeps forgetting to actually make them. So it's not going so well.
Meh
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Posted:
That sucks.
Lack of preparedness is annoying with stuff like that.
Raph
That sucks.
Lack of preparedness is annoying with stuff like that.
Raph
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Location: Down the road, United Kingdom
Posted:
it's nearly the end of the show season in this country. So it gives me the winter to practice n stuff.
the group are going to Brittany in the spring. They're going to fight the french. Should be exciting.
My brother fights in the bill line. it's full contact and quite nasty - but he wears lots of armour and it's flat blading (plus lots of other safety etc) only so it's not so dangerous.
~
I'm trying to set up a LJ account now (thanks to the help of Mistress thistle and her code supplying ways) so any advice would be welcome.
it's nearly the end of the show season in this country. So it gives me the winter to practice n stuff.
the group are going to Brittany in the spring. They're going to fight the french. Should be exciting.
My brother fights in the bill line. it's full contact and quite nasty - but he wears lots of armour and it's flat blading (plus lots of other safety etc) only so it's not so dangerous.
~
I'm trying to set up a LJ account now (thanks to the help of Mistress thistle and her code supplying ways) so any advice would be welcome.
Meh
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Posted:
Flat blading? bah!
Thistle's code supplying ways, eh? From what I can see, it looks like you're using the code I generated for her!
I feel so..used.
Raphael
Flat blading? bah!
Thistle's code supplying ways, eh? From what I can see, it looks like you're using the code I generated for her!
I feel so..used.
Raphael
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950 posts
Location: Nottingham UK
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Location: Nottingham UK
Posted:
Sorry no offence meant
Sorry no offence meant
Are we nearly there yet?
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Posted:
Oh, it takes a bit more than that to offend me.
Raphael
Oh, it takes a bit more than that to offend me.
Raphael
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