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Anyone up for a mellow sunday afternoon in the lush green fields of Guildford's Shalford park?
The Ambient Green Picnic is pretty self explanatory but to give you an idea it's pretty much like transporting the Green Fields of Glastonbury to Surrey for a day! There's usually lots of people spinning, twirling + juggling and i'm sure the various members of Burnt Toast will be loitering around if not actually performing. Check out the website for more details + a link to last years photos etc...
It is our fantasies that make us real. Without our fantasies we're just a blank monkey' - Terry Pratchett
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Ooooooooh - Go on then
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sounds good!! Might see if I can get there for then as it's when I start my holidays!! YEY!!
Let's relight this forum 
old hand
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Its got to be done really!!
Slicing the Loaf as we speak.
I need it..... Trust me!
Carpal \'Tunnel
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can highly recomend it, have been involved in organisation of it in some shape or form since 99, and we had quite a few HoP people there last year. Infact, last year's thread can be found [Old link] and my photos here.
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last year's thread can be found [Old link]
wow... this shows how new i am to the poi community
i was there last year but still spinning tails and although i spun with some of the guys from Burnt Toast i had no idea there were that many hop-ers there! i do remember some really good spinning though and it was the first time i'd seen socks i think.... 
*wistfully remembers days of inocently spinning poi on his own before becoming hooked on beast that is the internet*
It is our fantasies that make us real. Without our fantasies we're just a blank monkey' - Terry Pratchett
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*wistfully remembers days of inocently spinning poi on his own before becoming hooked on beast that is the internet*
Yep...and it was all fields as far as we could see
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Mistress of Pink...Multicoloured
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Oh that was a brilliant time last year - although Justine got really burnt!
Definately go again, i was wondering when it was on this year actually last week!
Never pick up a duck in a dungeon...
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*huge bumpity*
don't forget it, this is gonna be lovely...
It is our fantasies that make us real. Without our fantasies we're just a blank monkey' - Terry Pratchett
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I'm a'going
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Mistress of Pink...Multicoloured
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*bumpity bump bump*
I have persuaded a mate from work to come too...
Never pick up a duck in a dungeon...
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Location: Cheltenham
Hmmmm perhaps a one-day return to Guildford can be arranged.
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Hmm, might be up for this! How easy is it to get to from Guildford train station?
"Moo," said the happy cow.
Carpal \'Tunnel
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easy - even alice managed it!
it's about a 10 minute walk along the river from the station
Mistress of Pink...Multicoloured
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I only got slightly lost last time
And that is amazing for me.
Never pick up a duck in a dungeon...
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Cool... weather permitting I shall be there then!
"Moo," said the happy cow.
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Hello, me and my fellow spinner Adam are kind of new to the whole spinning in a large group of people, we normally only do it us two and another staff guy, Matt. We're looking to meet new spinners, and this place looks perfect since it's so close to Reading.
Where abouts will you Home of Poi people be so we can meet up with you guys and gals and maybe learn a thing or two.
- Mike
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at a guess i'd say we'll be dotted all round the place playing with poi, staff + other things. i seem to remember there being a lot of poi there last year.... hang on it's only a week away! yippiee!
It is our fantasies that make us real. Without our fantasies we're just a blank monkey' - Terry Pratchett
Mistress of Pink...Multicoloured
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Last year we were buy the Oddballs stand...
Just lookout for people spinning and then go up and attack them (ok not literally!) Never pick up a duck in a dungeon...
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Location: Cheltenham
I may well be in attendance, and, DUH DUH DUM, I may not be alooonnneeee...
My girlfriend has expressed an interest (in the event, she doesn't spin) and there are a few spinners here in Cheltenham who aren't HoPpers that I might tempt along. Afterall, an empty car seat is a waste.
"We have done the impossible and that makes us mighty" - Mal Reynolds
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Woot - Nearly there
So - is the semi-official HoP gathering place - outside Oddballs?
The only trouble with this is/was - it was one of the first places to lose the sun - the opposite corner has sun right through to the end of the day...
Just a thought
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old hand
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Couldn't we just move with the sun?!
Slicing the Loaf as we speak.
I need it..... Trust me!
Classically British
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Yeah, you try moving a bunch of stoned hippies with loads of gear...
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Mistress of Pink...Multicoloured
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Yeah but... Oddballs is such a great meeting place because people are always (well were last time) spinning near there anyway trying out the toys.
And also i get lost so easily...
Never pick up a duck in a dungeon...
old hand
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Don't you worry Durbs we'll manage it (!). I agree with Pink on this one - its a good place to meet. Actually will it be in the same place?!!
Slicing the Loaf as we speak.
I need it..... Trust me!
Mistress of Pink...Multicoloured
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I hope so... if not i'm sure it'll be easy to spot.
More worryingly... will they be there this year?
Never pick up a duck in a dungeon...
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talking about oddballs, here's the quote of my week so far:
'i wish i was sent to jail so that when i come out i could be like mr.oddballs himself ' - Frodo on his belief that while inside he would have the time to perfect his juggling convert the entire Penal Community into a circus troupe
and the best follow up quote:
'It's more likey that you'd be getting
by Mr.Oddballs while you're in there' - Durbs expressing his cynicism at the little hobbits fantasy
It is our fantasies that make us real. Without our fantasies we're just a blank monkey' - Terry Pratchett
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i'm a definite maybe now (along with the most beautiful girl i know
).although it does still depend on getting out of bed on a sunday morning...
see ya all there if we make it
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i come to 'dis cafe quite a lot myself.
they do porridge."
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Classically British
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You mean you know Mrs Durbs too?
Oh right - the other most beautiful girl in the world
Woo hoo!
Burner of Toast
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my ears were burning We'll be there on Sunday (perhaps)
Bammy
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I might well be along for a little spin
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