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Login/Join to ParticipateWatcher of 80s cartoons
665 posts
Location: Chepstow & Bristol, United Kingdom
Finally I've got round to updating my introduction. Thought I might as well since I’ve missed many people and I was once addicted to the “word association game”.
Name : Stuart (aka: Stoo, Tree Hugger
, Geabus, Skipper)Age: 27
Sex: boy
From: Sedbury (Nr. Chepstow, England. Have also lived in Sheffield, Birmingham, Buckingham, a cider museum in Dorset, Clovelly (E. Suburb of Sydney Aus) now live in Bath and Yeovil, England.
Occupation: Teacher of Science and ICT, teaching in Bristol Brunel Academy. Have been a School Science Technician, Student Support Staff (working with the pupils who are sent out the classroom and sorting them out), molecular ecologist, population ecologist, conservationist etc.
Hobbies: Horse riding, Juggling arts
, climbing, ultimate Frisbee and various others.Movies: Dark Crystal, Labyrinth, Star Wars, Cool Hand Luke, Casablanca, Lord of the Rings (pine for NZ when I watch those films), too many others to recount.
Books: Watership Down, War and Peace, Catch 22, The Dice Man, Lord of the Rings, Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy, All the Dune Books, Fear and Loathing in Las Vagas and so many more – these were the ones that changed me.
Music: A few years ago I would have answered Rock and Metal but now its anything I can juggle to.
Colour: green, like my eyes
Food: tiramisu
!!! Sooo good – had an Italian corner shop that sells fresh tiramisu but my girlfriend makes it for me!!! Chocolate, vegi food. Indian food – brought up on that stuff since my grandparents were brought up out there.Loves: life
Dislikes: life (double edged sword)
Ambition: to be mediocre at everything – I’ll be able to do everything without the pressure of living up to the accolade of being good!!!
Family details: too big to mention – I could cull them so that I can fit all the details in but that would be wrong.
I’m currently procratinating.
Many hugs
,Stoo.
EDITED_BY: Gelfling (1192867093)
>What do you think about the state of the Earth?
>I'm optimistic.
>So why do you look so sad?
>I'm not sure that my optimism is justified.
Mand's Girl....and The Not So Shy One
2,723 posts
Location: Calgary, Alberta Canada
'allo 'allo and welcome to HoP!!
Glad to have you around, and have enjoyed some of your posts!
Solitude sometimes speaks to you, and you should listen.
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6,086 posts
Location: Cornwall, United Kingdom
Hello and welcome to HoP!
My state of mind is not yours to define!
There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness."
Watcher of 80s cartoons
665 posts
Location: Chepstow & Bristol, United Kingdom
Cheers Spifire - in the time it took me to compose this intro I see I've missed out on a whole page of the word association game - love that game - the randomness of the human mind makes me giggle
>What do you think about the state of the Earth?
>I'm optimistic.
>So why do you look so sad?
>I'm not sure that my optimism is justified.
Mand's Girl....and The Not So Shy One
2,723 posts
Location: Calgary, Alberta Canada
Yah, makes me giggle too...and helps pass the slow days at work....
Solitude sometimes speaks to you, and you should listen.
Watcher of 80s cartoons
665 posts
Location: Chepstow & Bristol, United Kingdom
Hey bird, like your photos - foot poi - genius
>What do you think about the state of the Earth?
>I'm optimistic.
>So why do you look so sad?
>I'm not sure that my optimism is justified.
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6,086 posts
Location: Cornwall, United Kingdom
trust me - the photos don't do justice to how funny that actually was!
My state of mind is not yours to define!
There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness."
Watcher of 80s cartoons
665 posts
Location: Chepstow & Bristol, United Kingdom
tell me you tried it with - even if you didn't I'd like to believe
>What do you think about the state of the Earth?
>I'm optimistic.
>So why do you look so sad?
>I'm not sure that my optimism is justified.
All the neurotic makings of America's lesser known sweetheart
9,831 posts
Location: body in Las Vegas, heart all around the world, USA
'ello!
I was always scared with my mother's obsession with the good scissors. It made me wonder if there were evil scissors lurking in the house somewhere.
Do not meddle in the affairs of dragons for you are crunchy and good with ketchup.
**giggles**
1,262 posts
Location: Cornwall & Oxford
Welcome to HoP!
Those foot poi photos definitely dont do justice to how funny it was
Come to falmouth on the 6th of august and we may get to see a second show of foot spinning by Oli and Frodo 
I love all the films you mentioned, spesh the Dark Crystal and Labyrinth (theres contact in it!).
Also love all the books you mentioned, The Dice Man, and the sequel, the search for the dice man, catch 22 and all the Dune books definitely changed me as well, you have good taste!
Aim high and you'll know your limits, aim low and you'll never know how high you could have climbed.
Watcher of 80s cartoons
665 posts
Location: Chepstow & Bristol, United Kingdom
Hey Beth & Pounce,
Would love to go to Falmouth, but I should be playing a frisbee tournament that weekend.
I've yet to read the Search for the Dice Man - was warned against it.
Think I'm going to Cornwall sometime in Sep so I'll drop you a PM closer to the time Beth to see if you fancy a spin.
>What do you think about the state of the Earth?
>I'm optimistic.
>So why do you look so sad?
>I'm not sure that my optimism is justified.
Super Gidg!!!!
8,506 posts
Location: Portland Oregon USA
Gidg bounces in on her pogo stick ... boing ... boing ... boing ...
Well it's about time Gelfling! Welcome to HoP!
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
Watcher of 80s cartoons
665 posts
Location: Chepstow & Bristol, United Kingdom
Cheers Gidg,
you're into fire fans right? Am currently making some myself - very excited!!! Problem though - how do you keep hold of them? The skeletons I've so far made keep spinning out my hands. Guess I just have to learn to catch them...
>What do you think about the state of the Earth?
>I'm optimistic.
>So why do you look so sad?
>I'm not sure that my optimism is justified.
Super Gidg!!!!
8,506 posts
Location: Portland Oregon USA
Mine actually have circular areas that a finger or fingers fit into. So I always have a finger or two hooked through one of these holes when I'm spinning. If I'm doing any other type of moves all of my fingers are hooked through/around the fan. What kind of skeleton do you have? A stable one or a collapsable one? The collapsable ones are harder to keep hold of when you are trying to do spinning motions. I'm still learning to toss and catch mine, so I've kept to fluid movements and spinning when on fire. I'm practicing a toss right now that I catch 9 times out of 10, no where near good enough to try the trick with fire though.
What style of wick are you going to use? Finger style or a solid wick over the arch?
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
Mistress of Pink...Multicoloured
6,140 posts
Location: Over There, United Kingdom
You like tiramisu?
I love tiramisu... Never pick up a duck in a dungeon...
Watcher of 80s cartoons
665 posts
Location: Chepstow & Bristol, United Kingdom
Tiramisu is the best!!! I might have to go to the corner shop and get some for breakfast right now
>What do you think about the state of the Earth?
>I'm optimistic.
>So why do you look so sad?
>I'm not sure that my optimism is justified.
Watcher of 80s cartoons
665 posts
Location: Chepstow & Bristol, United Kingdom
How rude of me - Hello Pink, liked your "shoulder" advice given to "one of your number" very intuitive.
>What do you think about the state of the Earth?
>I'm optimistic.
>So why do you look so sad?
>I'm not sure that my optimism is justified.
Mistress of Pink...Multicoloured
6,140 posts
Location: Over There, United Kingdom
Oh i am insanely jelous!
The only place "near" me is Sainsbury's a 20 min walk away that sells Tiramisu
Never pick up a duck in a dungeon...
Watcher of 80s cartoons
665 posts
Location: Chepstow & Bristol, United Kingdom
Well if your ever in Bristol or if I'm ever in Surrey I'll get you a slice.
>What do you think about the state of the Earth?
>I'm optimistic.
>So why do you look so sad?
>I'm not sure that my optimism is justified.
Mistress of Pink...Multicoloured
6,140 posts
Location: Over There, United Kingdom
Sounds good to me
I do actually have family in Bristol although i rarely go down to see them. I was thinking, if i had time (which i don't at the moment, the summer is all fully booked!) to pop down to Bristol.
Never pick up a duck in a dungeon...
slack rating - 9.5
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Location: Suburbiton, Yoo-Kay, United Kingdom
hey man...
just popped in to say props for the name, the dark crystal is such an awesome film!
if you haven't already, you should get in touch with the guys who spin down college green in Bristol (psi, garthy, t&b etc...) cos they're all great 
hope you have fun on HOP
chris
It is our fantasies that make us real. Without our fantasies we're just a blank monkey' - Terry Pratchett
Watcher of 80s cartoons
665 posts
Location: Chepstow & Bristol, United Kingdom
Hey Dub,
Went to College Green a few weeks ago but the weather has not been too good since. But will be going tomorrow. Yeah, the Dark Crystal is amazing; Brian Froad did us proud with his conceptions there.
Pink - I have the tiramisu - shall I describe it for you
>What do you think about the state of the Earth?
>I'm optimistic.
>So why do you look so sad?
>I'm not sure that my optimism is justified.
playing the days away
7,263 posts
Location: The Middle lands, United Kingdom
Hiya Skpi! Yey for College Green! As dub said they're wicked peeps although some are not there now cuz it's summer and they've left us for better climes
Garthy & Psi are still around tho I think.Are you in Bizzole for the Regatta? We'll be on our boat chillin right in the middle of it all and I'll prob be fire spinning around that Brannigans bar/fountain area somewhere cuz that's right where the boat is kept.
I love Bristol, when I'm rich enough I'm gonna move there. I used to be there most weekends and totally fell in love with the place last year visiting my girlf. But I stole her and took her to smelly Telford but we miss it soooo much
Were you at Ashton Court? We met some spinners there but none of them were from HoP.
L8rs!
Let's relight this forum 
Watcher of 80s cartoons
665 posts
Location: Chepstow & Bristol, United Kingdom
Yeah Bug - I was at Ashton court with my staff.
Which Regatta, 29th of Aug? I met a fire performer by the name of Mike who has a boat down that way...
Yeah - Bristol's cool and the weather is good right now. Will be juggling at Greville Smyth Park before frisbee training tonight.
L8ers.
>What do you think about the state of the Earth?
>I'm optimistic.
>So why do you look so sad?
>I'm not sure that my optimism is justified.
playing the days away
7,263 posts
Location: The Middle lands, United Kingdom
Thats weird cuz I'll be on a boat with a guy called Mike but he's not a spinner
The Regatta is the biggest one of the year I think, it's next weekend with most things happening on Saturday 31st I think.
I had my staff too, the first time I'd taken the baby out in public. She's very new and still a little shy
Let's relight this forum
Watcher of 80s cartoons
665 posts
Location: Chepstow & Bristol, United Kingdom
This Mike was more of a juggler...
May well be at the Big Chill that weekend - if I get my act together and find someone to look after my rabbit, otherwise its the regatta for me.
Were you the guy with the 3 piece aluminium staff; sort of robotic style, or the guy trying some contact staff stuff?
>What do you think about the state of the Earth?
>I'm optimistic.
>So why do you look so sad?
>I'm not sure that my optimism is justified.
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Location: sitting on the step
huzzah you made it in here
see i told you they was loverly *pines over her old avatar
*umm can i grab a slice of tiramisu too??
she who sees from up high smiles
Patrick badger king: *they better hope there's never a jihad on stupidity*
Watcher of 80s cartoons
665 posts
Location: Chepstow & Bristol, United Kingdom
Of course you can have some tiramisu - share the love
and all that. Reckon I can make Falmouth so I'll bring a couple of slices then. And yes you're right everyone seems lovely. >What do you think about the state of the Earth?
>I'm optimistic.
>So why do you look so sad?
>I'm not sure that my optimism is justified.
Mistress of Pink...Multicoloured
6,140 posts
Location: Over There, United Kingdom
You're bringing Tirmisu to Falmouth
Never pick up a duck in a dungeon...
Mand's Girl....and The Not So Shy One
2,723 posts
Location: Calgary, Alberta Canada
So let's see....Cake is available in Mand's thread, chocolate covered strawberries are found in mine, and Gelf provides the tiramisu! Excellent!
Solitude sometimes speaks to you, and you should listen.
Watcher of 80s cartoons
665 posts
Location: Chepstow & Bristol, United Kingdom
Sounds like an application letter for the Women’s Institute! Sigh - in the words of Eddy Izzard:
"I'm not gay, I'm just a lesbian trapped inside a man's body"
Wonder where that puts me in the sex ed thread
>What do you think about the state of the Earth?
>I'm optimistic.
>So why do you look so sad?
>I'm not sure that my optimism is justified.
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