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Hello!
I'm Lynne, 26, in the Midlands. Been learning poi for about 5 weeks. I can do backwards and forwards weave, and butterfly and reverse butterfly as well as possibly other thing si don't know names for..
I can't do shoulder or hip reels to save my life, but i'm trying!
Other stuff? Job hunting, student (psychology degree), reading, being boring
Lynne
[edit to say i dragged this up so i can keep a kind of poi diary. Rather than boring non-poi people to tears, i can bore poi ppl to tears
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EDITED_BY: meep (1096793979)
Hello!
I'm Lynne, 26, in the Midlands. Been learning poi for about 5 weeks. I can do backwards and forwards weave, and butterfly and reverse butterfly as well as possibly other thing si don't know names for..
I can't do shoulder or hip reels to save my life, but i'm trying!
Other stuff? Job hunting, student (psychology degree), reading, being boring
Lynne
[edit to say i dragged this up so i can keep a kind of poi diary. Rather than boring non-poi people to tears, i can bore poi ppl to tears
]EDITED_BY: meep (1096793979)
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Dorothy Gale
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hey meepette..
don't suppose you know a guy called rob who comes from cov but moved to notts? or his mate adam who spends his whole time juggling + went to uni in london? bit of a long shot but they're the only poi people i know from coventry!
anyway you should come to one of our notts meets sometime...
hey meepette..
don't suppose you know a guy called rob who comes from cov but moved to notts? or his mate adam who spends his whole time juggling + went to uni in london? bit of a long shot but they're the only poi people i know from coventry!
anyway you should come to one of our notts meets sometime...
It is our fantasies that make us real. Without our fantasies we're just a blank monkey' - Terry Pratchett
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Location: nottingham
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Location: nottingham
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hello, i am from cov and go to uni in notts. Where abouts near cov is it and where do you usually go out? I would always be more than happy to help you out with any poi moves if i'm able.
I always try to get to the 'fields of fire' when i can as i live just over the road from it. hello chris!( i borrowed ur glow sticks at firefly a couple of months ago and live with rosa who last time i heard goes out with andy)- so there is another poi person in cov that you sorta know.
hello, i am from cov and go to uni in notts. Where abouts near cov is it and where do you usually go out? I would always be more than happy to help you out with any poi moves if i'm able.
I always try to get to the 'fields of fire' when i can as i live just over the road from it. hello chris!( i borrowed ur glow sticks at firefly a couple of months ago and live with rosa who last time i heard goes out with andy)- so there is another poi person in cov that you sorta know.
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Duballstar, i don't know Rob or Adam
I looked up the notts meet, cos it's only an hour on the train, but i believe you're about 3 miles away from the train station, so hard to get to..
Where's fields of fire? Notts?
I live in Nuneaton, for my sins. I go down to the juggling club there, but being the best (and usually only) spinner there does nothing to improve my technique! I'm thinking of going to the cov club on a Tuesday, because i have a friend who spins there and there are some others also i believe.
Unfortunately, from a week's time i'll pretty much be away for 3 weeks, so can't do anything until i get back.
On the up side, two of those weeks will be spent in Aus
Duballstar, i don't know Rob or Adam
I looked up the notts meet, cos it's only an hour on the train, but i believe you're about 3 miles away from the train station, so hard to get to.. Where's fields of fire? Notts?
I live in Nuneaton, for my sins. I go down to the juggling club there, but being the best (and usually only) spinner there does nothing to improve my technique! I'm thinking of going to the cov club on a Tuesday, because i have a friend who spins there and there are some others also i believe.
Unfortunately, from a week's time i'll pretty much be away for 3 weeks, so can't do anything until i get back.
On the up side, two of those weeks will be spent in Aus
"But what would you do with a brain if you had one?"
Dorothy Gale
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Location: The Middle lands, United Kingdom
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Well if you're stuck for things to do you could always come up to sunny telford!!
Although I should be in Cov visiting a mate of mine in the next few weeks so when I'm there I'll let you know Probably mid September-ish
Well if you're stuck for things to do you could always come up to sunny telford!!
Although I should be in Cov visiting a mate of mine in the next few weeks so when I'm there I'll let you know
Probably mid September-ish Let's relight this forum 
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we're not THAT far from the station. besides you could hop on a tram all the way up and thus incorporate meeting us with a spot of tourism!
there's rumours of a big midlands poi meet in october (started by me) so keep your ears peeled...
we're not THAT far from the station. besides you could hop on a tram all the way up and thus incorporate meeting us with a spot of tourism!
there's rumours of a big midlands poi meet in october (started by me) so keep your ears peeled...
It is our fantasies that make us real. Without our fantasies we're just a blank monkey' - Terry Pratchett
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Bug, i be in aus till the 24th....
But Duballstar, if you can give me tram details then I'll come when i get back!
Bug, i be in aus till the 24th....
But Duballstar, if you can give me tram details then I'll come when i get back!
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Dorothy Gale
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Location: nottingham
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Location: nottingham
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you basically get on the tram and dont get off until you get to the forest fields stop then walk down into the field in the direction of the bunch of people doing poi. There is usually people there from around 6pm or so every thursday. If you want to have people teach you a few things its usually best to get there while its light. This is the web site if you want to have a closer look https://www.fieldsoffire.uni.cc/
. I suppose duballstar can tell you more about it than me though.
you basically get on the tram and dont get off until you get to the forest fields stop then walk down into the field in the direction of the bunch of people doing poi. There is usually people there from around 6pm or so every thursday. If you want to have people teach you a few things its usually best to get there while its light. This is the web site if you want to have a closer look https://www.fieldsoffire.uni.cc/
. I suppose duballstar can tell you more about it than me though.
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Location: nottingham
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Location: nottingham
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where is the cov club??
where is the cov club??
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Which tram?
The cov club is in the old artspace? On spon street. If you look in the meet ups section, Dott has posted a thing about it
Which tram?
The cov club is in the old artspace? On spon street. If you look in the meet ups section, Dott has posted a thing about it
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Dorothy Gale
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Location: nottingham
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all of the trams go to forest fields and they run virtually every 5 minutes. It takes less than 10 mins to get from the station to the fields.
I will have a look at the cov thing- would be nice to have something while i am at home!
all of the trams go to forest fields and they run virtually every 5 minutes. It takes less than 10 mins to get from the station to the fields.
I will have a look at the cov thing- would be nice to have something while i am at home!
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pressie for you....
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pressie for you....
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Fear leads to anger; anger leads to hate; hate leads to suffering...
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Thanks lemming
I have a packet of those (although their numbers are sandly denuded atm), except mine are not an *indulgence* pack - most swish!
So are they the same in NZ as in Aus? And is there anywhere you can buy them in UK without spending a fortune?
I'm resurrecting my thread to be a poi diary, because i notice that non-poi people's eyes start glazing over, and that's when I'm only talking about weaves. Anything else and they're catatonic.
Hmm, maybe i should market myself as a cure for insomnia
Lynne
Thanks lemming
I have a packet of those (although their numbers are sandly denuded atm), except mine are not an *indulgence* pack - most swish!
So are they the same in NZ as in Aus? And is there anywhere you can buy them in UK without spending a fortune?
I'm resurrecting my thread to be a poi diary, because i notice that non-poi people's eyes start glazing over, and that's when I'm only talking about weaves. Anything else and they're catatonic.
Hmm, maybe i should market myself as a cure for insomnia
Lynne
"But what would you do with a brain if you had one?"
Dorothy Gale
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Location: Chester, UK
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Location: Chester, UK
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Eh Up Meep,
Just spent the weekend in Coventry. It rained a lot.
Which uni do you goto?
Eh Up Meep,
Just spent the weekend in Coventry. It rained a lot.
Which uni do you goto?
Spoiling Christmas for small children since 2003.
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Coventry
Start back today for registration, but lectures don't start til next week. It's a hard life! Third year, so in 9 months time I'll be out in "the real world" (when actually o work anyway, to afford to go to uni, so I'll have extra time on my hands).
I love that name - Sir sheep... How did you come by it?
Coventry
Start back today for registration, but lectures don't start til next week. It's a hard life! Third year, so in 9 months time I'll be out in "the real world" (when actually o work anyway, to afford to go to uni, so I'll have extra time on my hands).
I love that name - Sir sheep... How did you come by it?
"But what would you do with a brain if you had one?"
Dorothy Gale
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Location: Chester, UK
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It's a long, and ultimately boring story. Maybe one day I'll explain it to you.
I'm looking at applying for Warwick/Coventry uni presently, for starting next year. Warwick is my first choice atm, but Coventry has more courses which sound like fun.
It's a long, and ultimately boring story. Maybe one day I'll explain it to you.
I'm looking at applying for Warwick/Coventry uni presently, for starting next year. Warwick is my first choice atm, but Coventry has more courses which sound like fun.
Spoiling Christmas for small children since 2003.
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Coventry is great. Recommend it to everyone! What you looking to Study?
~*~
And in other news.. I just found out my brother is ill. Seems a little serious. He's lost 30lbs in 2 weeks and collapsed at work. They kept him in hosp 2 days
So I'm worried..
Coventry is great. Recommend it to everyone! What you looking to Study?
~*~
And in other news.. I just found out my brother is ill. Seems a little serious. He's lost 30lbs in 2 weeks and collapsed at work. They kept him in hosp 2 days
So I'm worried..
"But what would you do with a brain if you had one?"
Dorothy Gale
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Running hippy spinning lemming
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Hope things are ok....
Hope things are ok....
Fear leads to anger; anger leads to hate; hate leads to suffering...
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Heh, well i just spoke to him, but he's with his gf and she doesn't know, so he won't say anything.
And my NEIGHBOURS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I'm going to flip one of these days and kill the lot of them, i swear. I do NOT appreciate dance music full blast through my walls, NOR do i appreciate House full blast through my CEILING!
And now that's out of the way, i started learning BTB waist wrap tonight. I know what I'm doing, and how to do it, i just cant actually do it. Or not more than 1.5 times. If my legs ended at the thighs I'd be fine. As it is, they're going to be pretty tomorrow Taught a couple of people the backwards weave. I love my friend.. The same one who learnt forwards 3bt in 3 minutes learnt backwards 3bt in *2* tonight! I taught another girl too, and then got them both turning from back to front without problem. My i feel virtuous
Busted played full blast in retaliation seems to have done the trick. Off for a coffee
Heh, well i just spoke to him, but he's with his gf and she doesn't know, so he won't say anything.
And my NEIGHBOURS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I'm going to flip one of these days and kill the lot of them, i swear. I do NOT appreciate dance music full blast through my walls, NOR do i appreciate House full blast through my CEILING!
And now that's out of the way, i started learning BTB waist wrap tonight. I know what I'm doing, and how to do it, i just cant actually do it. Or not more than 1.5 times. If my legs ended at the thighs I'd be fine. As it is, they're going to be pretty tomorrow
Taught a couple of people the backwards weave. I love my friend.. The same one who learnt forwards 3bt in 3 minutes learnt backwards 3bt in *2* tonight! I taught another girl too, and then got them both turning from back to front without problem. My i feel virtuous Busted played full blast in retaliation seems to have done the trick. Off for a coffee
"But what would you do with a brain if you had one?"
Dorothy Gale
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Location: Calgary Canada
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Location: Calgary Canada
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Hey meep
Just popped in to say hi.
How you doing my lovely?
(ps- headphones do well in blocking out annoying neighbours music!)
Hey meep
Just popped in to say hi.
How you doing my lovely?
(ps- headphones do well in blocking out annoying neighbours music!)
Lets steal a spaceship and head for the sun, and shoot the stars with a lemonade ray gun.
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Hello
I'm great now I spent the night at a friend's housewarming, and then the rest of today recovering at hers before stumbling home. I had a lovely time. And i made her gothic poi as a housewarming pressie, which was appreciated!
Things with the neighbour are getting worse, the police are now involved but as yet they won't DO anything - "We can't do anything until he threatens you, but when he does, ring 999" Gee, thanks for that.
Anyhow..I'd poi, but i ache all over, and i think I'm getting a cold *pout*
How are you doing? And are you going to the shpercularHoPPiP sheffield meet?
Hello
I'm great now
I spent the night at a friend's housewarming, and then the rest of today recovering at hers before stumbling home. I had a lovely time. And i made her gothic poi as a housewarming pressie, which was appreciated!Things with the neighbour are getting worse, the police are now involved but as yet they won't DO anything - "We can't do anything until he threatens you, but when he does, ring 999" Gee, thanks for that.
Anyhow..I'd poi, but i ache all over, and i think I'm getting a cold *pout*
How are you doing? And are you going to the shpercularHoPPiP sheffield meet?
"But what would you do with a brain if you had one?"
Dorothy Gale
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Pirate Pixie Crew Captain
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Location: Wales
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Location: Wales
Posted:
Meep hun if the neighbours are making a lot of noise you can report them to your local councils Enviromental health dept.
I wouldn't take this route until you have tried talking to them first, but if thats already been done or isn't really an option because of fear of violence, you can report them. Noise pollution is taken seriously now by most councils.
It may take some time to take effect as the wheels of councils grind very slowly. You have to weigh up the nuisance factor against the undoubted risk of antagonising the neighbours whilst you wait for the council to sort it out. If more than one person complains it may speed things up. So if they are pissing off other neighbours too rope them into the complaint.
Meep hun if the neighbours are making a lot of noise you can report them to your local councils Enviromental health dept.
I wouldn't take this route until you have tried talking to them first, but if thats already been done or isn't really an option because of fear of violence, you can report them. Noise pollution is taken seriously now by most councils.
It may take some time to take effect as the wheels of councils grind very slowly. You have to weigh up the nuisance factor against the undoubted risk of antagonising the neighbours whilst you wait for the council to sort it out. If more than one person complains it may speed things up. So if they are pissing off other neighbours too rope them into the complaint.
Feed me Chocolate!!! Feed me NOW!
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Cheers Skull, i know... The problem is, if i report him to env health, they send him a letter saying someone's complained. It doesn't take too many brains to work out who. And i'd guess he has just enough.
Apparently it's against the human rights act for me to record *him* in MY flat. What i want to know is just who is invading who's privacy here?
Meh
Still, I'm not going to be here much for the next 3 days, so i don't care so much. And this weekend I'll be at work a lot too
Cheers Skull, i know... The problem is, if i report him to env health, they send him a letter saying someone's complained. It doesn't take too many brains to work out who. And i'd guess he has just enough.
Apparently it's against the human rights act for me to record *him* in MY flat. What i want to know is just who is invading who's privacy here?
Meh
Still, I'm not going to be here much for the next 3 days, so i don't care so much. And this weekend I'll be at work a lot too
"But what would you do with a brain if you had one?"
Dorothy Gale
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I spent another night at juggling club getting "teach me how to do that spinny thing?" so i did. I also taught a group of 4 girls how to do the 3bt, as for two weeks they've been in their little group with a sock each. They could all do it after 20 minutes, so satisfied Lynne/
Taught someone backwards 3bt, someone else forwards, and someone else butterflies.
the girl i taught forwards weave begged her mum for a pair of poi and her mum asked if I'd make her some of my cone poi, for money
So i am.
And now i want to kill my neighbour. He's playing what SOUNDS like Beverly Craven's "promise me" as done by the smurfs on acid, LOUDLY, and it's 11pm.
He'll get his.
I spent another night at juggling club getting "teach me how to do that spinny thing?" so i did. I also taught a group of 4 girls how to do the 3bt, as for two weeks they've been in their little group with a sock each. They could all do it after 20 minutes, so satisfied Lynne/Taught someone backwards 3bt, someone else forwards, and someone else butterflies.
the girl i taught forwards weave begged her mum for a pair of poi and her mum asked if I'd make her some of my cone poi, for money
So i am.And now i want to kill my neighbour. He's playing what SOUNDS like Beverly Craven's "promise me" as done by the smurfs on acid, LOUDLY, and it's 11pm.
He'll get his.
"But what would you do with a brain if you had one?"
Dorothy Gale
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No new poi moved, but a set of poi made. The person who wanted them chose the colour at night, when they looked red. As fully grown poi, they're...
Pink
Still, they look good!
One of my rats is dying I don't think he will live longer than a couple of days. I'm going to pray that the vet has a miracle cure tomorrow, but it's exceedingly unlikely
No new poi moved, but a set of poi made. The person who wanted them chose the colour at night, when they looked red. As fully grown poi, they're...
Pink
Still, they look good!
One of my rats is dying
I don't think he will live longer than a couple of days. I'm going to pray that the vet has a miracle cure tomorrow, but it's exceedingly unlikely "But what would you do with a brain if you had one?"
Dorothy Gale
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Mistress of Pink...Multicoloured
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Location: Over There, United Kingdom
Mistress of Pink...Multicoloured
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Location: Over There, United Kingdom
Posted:
Did someone mention some pink poi in here?
Did someone mention some pink poi in here?
Never pick up a duck in a dungeon...
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Unfortunately I'm completely skint, so can't afford train or bus fairs anywhere.
I did get to go to the Durham juggling convention this weekend (as it was held about 5mins from my house!). That was good fun, but I won't be able to make it down south at all whilst I'm here. (Yup, I count Sheffield as south for me).
New Year- Spitfire and I are travelling round the country a bit.
Written by: meep
And are you going to the shpercularHoPPiP sheffield meet?
Unfortunately I'm completely skint, so can't afford train or bus fairs anywhere.
I did get to go to the Durham juggling convention this weekend (as it was held about 5mins from my house!). That was good fun, but I won't be able to make it down south at all whilst I'm here. (Yup, I count Sheffield as south for me).
New Year- Spitfire and I are travelling round the country a bit.
Lets steal a spaceship and head for the sun, and shoot the stars with a lemonade ray gun.
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They did They're very pink actually (She's not happy 
) Cone poi.
Mand that's a shame, i wanted to meet you *pout* Maybe if you pass this way over new year
Lynne
They did
They're very pink actually (She's not happy ) Cone poi.Mand that's a shame, i wanted to meet you *pout* Maybe if you pass this way over new year
Lynne
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Dorothy Gale
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Mistress of Pink...Multicoloured
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Location: Over There, United Kingdom
Mistress of Pink...Multicoloured
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Location: Over There, United Kingdom
Posted:
Why is she not happy with pink poi?
Why is she not happy with pink poi?
Never pick up a duck in a dungeon...
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Ooh, i like the "who's online" bit
On php it just tells you which board people are on. this one just told me pink was reading this post
Ooh, i like the "who's online" bit
On php it just tells you which board people are on. this one just told me pink was reading this post
"But what would you do with a brain if you had one?"
Dorothy Gale
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Mistress of Pink...Multicoloured
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Location: Over There, United Kingdom
Mistress of Pink...Multicoloured
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Location: Over There, United Kingdom
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Never pick up a duck in a dungeon...
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