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Location: Lancs England
Manchester Spinner’s Meet up and stuff Hi all If you are looking for people to spin poi with in the North west this is the place to be.
For any one new to this sight DON’T READ THE WHOLE THREAD it has been going a long time and contains lots of old information and chat about previous meet ups and organisation stuff just go to the last few posts to find out the most up-to-date information on current events.
First a bit of info the Manchester spinners lot is no professional spinning troop or organised events it is just a group of people who get together to enjoy themselves. The first meet up was organised way beck in September 04 https://delizium.fotopic.net/c291964.html
The crowd has changed a bit from back then but we have kept a few old timers we welcome all along to come and join us for a spin whether you be experienced or a complete beginner we are willing to teach and learn from you.
Their is no set time for the meet ups they are usually organised around when people can make it and how long they can stay.
I will try to update this first post as often as I can with the most up-to-date info on meet ups and club nights that allow spinning but if I'm being a bit lax just find the last few posts foe up-to-date info (like I said before weren’t you paying attention)
To date the standard meets have gone as meet up in Piccadilly gardens at 4pm (nice central point where every one can get to) Then move on down to the Gas Works/CastleField or Plat fields Park depending on the wether till everyone gets to cold/tired/burned then on to the pub
( anybody who doesn’t know where this is it can be arranged for someone to come meet you at the train station or wherever you are coming from .)
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We are a nice bunch like that } Accommodation for a night can usually be arranged but you need to sort this well in advance no just turning up expecting somewhere to sleep
(more to be added and all to be spell checked soon)
pm me any info you would like to add
before i met those lot i thought they'd be a bunch of dreadlocked hippies that smoked, set things on fire ,and drank a lot of tea but then when i met them....oh wait (PyroWill)
bastard child of satan
1,113 posts
Location: Raanana, Israel
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Hi, I'm coming to PLAY from israel with 3 friends and my dad (and i have another friend who might be coming).
we're landing in manchester airport on 22:15 on the 23rd of july, 2 days before PLAY, and i want to ask if anyone knows of somewhere we can sleep on the 23rd and 24th, and if there'll be a manchester meet on the 23rd/24th?
former manc tour guide
1,909 posts
Location: Manchester, United Kingdom
Unfortunatly I am unlikely to be able to help with crash space, esp not for 4/5 people.
A meet on the 23rd will propably be unlikely if you arrive that late. THe 24th should be more than doable though, but will be better organising that nearer the time.
I'm sure someone here will be able to help you out though.
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old hand
904 posts
Location: India/Bristol
but as he's probably the best spinner ever to grace us with his presence I reckon we should take advantage of that, at least for an hour or so before imbibing - whaddya reckon?
......Erm - ium happy to have a play and show a few things, but I seriously doubt my so called credentials!! - always happy to share skills and a few beers though!!
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Phirenix
Star Trekker
1,733 posts
Location: Cheshire, United Kingdom
Beer it is then
If the weather doesn't improve somewhat, don't think we'll get much spinning done
Bring a brolly Rob 'The last rays of crimson on the spindle tree as the cerise fruit splits and reveals its orange seeds in a gloriously clashing colour scheme no-one would ever dare to wear'
Euonymous Europeus
19 posts
Location: manchester
Can you tell me more about the full moon thingy in Preston? Sounds fab and should be able to get there with a pal.
Cheers
liz x
hehe, 'Member' huhuh
6,120 posts
Location: Behind you. With Jam
It's in Avenham Park near Winckley Square. The gathering itself is in a section called the 'Tram Stop' and starts at 8pm but I'm likely to get there maybe 6:30-7 to spin whilst it's daylight...
"I used to want to change the world, now I just wanna leave the room with a little dignity..." - Lotus Weinstock
former manc tour guide
1,909 posts
Location: Manchester, United Kingdom
Money's tight right now, but I should be able to afford 1 or 2 drinks tomorrow night.
As for Sunday, I will probably be there later, rather than earlier due to some family commitments that have just arisen this weekend.
Will probably arrive sometime after 6 ish. Really lookinf forward to seeing everyone again
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old hand
904 posts
Location: India/Bristol
Hi people
Well im holed up in Lublianna airport for 6 hours!!! stop-over from my 4am start, with no sleep and a 5 day festys come-down!!! Not sure what sort of state im gonna be in when I arrive....But hope to make it for a beer
Peas out
Feel the Flame
Phirenix
Star Trekker
1,733 posts
Location: Cheshire, United Kingdom
Will feed you up to give you strength - how does beans on toast sound
'The last rays of crimson on the spindle tree as the cerise fruit splits and reveals its orange seeds in a gloriously clashing colour scheme no-one would ever dare to wear'
Euonymous Europeus
Tantamount to fatuity
15,966 posts
Location: Down the road, United Kingdom
A couple of my favourite quotes of the evening were:
"Broken glass, rats and dead trees... welcome to the Gasworks" - Wild Child
"What's the point of a satnav that doesn't work if there's trees or tall buildings?" - FireNix
There were a few more but i'm too sleepy to recall them now...
Meh
Star Trekker
1,733 posts
Location: Cheshire, United Kingdom
A couple of seriously good Jenisms too but I'm also too sleepy for recall - didn't get home til 12.30, on a school night!
Nice meet tho' - small but beautifully formed
'The last rays of crimson on the spindle tree as the cerise fruit splits and reveals its orange seeds in a gloriously clashing colour scheme no-one would ever dare to wear'
Euonymous Europeus
Tantamount to fatuity
15,966 posts
Location: Down the road, United Kingdom
I thought of another one that had me in stitches for ages:
"... I was shocked to find out that Brett is only 21. I thought he was closer to my age.... about 23 or 24...ish..." - Steaks
The looks on everyone's faces when Jenna was explaining that she and AJ are essentially working for loan sharks was priceless too
Much mirth and giggling was done by all
Meh
former manc tour guide
1,909 posts
Location: Manchester, United Kingdom
I thought the best one from Jenna was when she was explaining about the ferrets
Was a fun night though. Good to see the few that turned up
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with added berries
1,365 posts
Location: Manchester, England (UK)
Hey guys! So my course is finally coming to an end! I've got 2 weeks left then I'm freeeeeeeee!
So is there going to be a meet between, say now, and the start of July (when I'm jetting off to South Africa for a month).
And I can finally stop being rubbish, and actually have enough time to come
Live like there is no tomorrow,
dance like nobody is watching
and hula hoop like wiggling will save the world.
“What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us.”
Ralph Waldo Emerson
former manc tour guide
1,909 posts
Location: Manchester, United Kingdom
There is one on Sunday at the Gasworks from around 3pm ish
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Star Trekker
1,733 posts
Location: Cheshire, United Kingdom
Written by: Cantus
The looks on everyone's faces when Jenna was explaining that she and AJ are essentially working for loan sharks was priceless too
But she's helping people with 'Debt Management'!
Not sure I'll make this Sunday - 'pends on weather/time for garden/general knackedness. Might just turn up for the pub
'The last rays of crimson on the spindle tree as the cerise fruit splits and reveals its orange seeds in a gloriously clashing colour scheme no-one would ever dare to wear'
Euonymous Europeus
Tantamount to fatuity
15,966 posts
Location: Down the road, United Kingdom
I seem to have gained a throat infection so I'm not sure I'll be able to come out and play on Sunday neither, as don't want anyone else to suffer (it's especially icky). although my evil side wants me to go and to lick everyone's faces so they get good and infected too
I remembered another little gem from the car journey:
Jen - "Dog stadium?"
Elaine - "yes, where they race dogs. Dog racing."
Jen - "oh, I thought you meant Dog Football..."
Meh
Star Trekker
1,733 posts
Location: Cheshire, United Kingdom
That's at the Jenism, not you poor icky thoat
but your evil side can take this 
'The last rays of crimson on the spindle tree as the cerise fruit splits and reveals its orange seeds in a gloriously clashing colour scheme no-one would ever dare to wear'
Euonymous Europeus
Tantamount to fatuity
15,966 posts
Location: Down the road, United Kingdom
Dave - "you'll just have to shave all your hair off
"Bubbles - "But then I'd be bald. I don't want to be bald
"Cantus - "You could just wear a swimming cap?"
Bubbles - "Then I'd look like a smurf
... 
If I was blue " Meh
Pasta of Muppets
2,722 posts
Location: in the interwebs..., United Kingdom
take some doctor pills and come and play, you big Fwaggle, you...
ohmygodlaserbeamspewpewpew!
with added berries
1,365 posts
Location: Manchester, England (UK)
Rubbish! I can actually come and hardly anyone else can!
Well, I'll see some of you on sunday!
(hope you get better soon Cantus
Live like there is no tomorrow,
dance like nobody is watching
and hula hoop like wiggling will save the world.
“What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us.”
Ralph Waldo Emerson
Carpal \'Tunnel
3,384 posts
Location: mancunian, United Kingdom
how about a smurf with a swimming cap? oh dear, it was a long day...
so yeah, will try for sun
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Carpal \'Tunnel
2,666 posts
Location: Preston, United Kingdom
The weather has been so glouriouse, no one has any excuse not to come. See you guys there, any chance of meeting up before hand and getting a drink in the sun? Would be a shame to waste
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HoP's Barman. Trapped aged 6 months
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Location: Staines, United Kingdom
Me and the missus should be arriving to the gasworks about 5 or so okey dokey
An eye for an eye only ends up making the whole world blind
Give a man a fish and he'll eat 4 a day hit a man with a brick and you can have all his fish and his wife
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Carpal \'Tunnel
3,384 posts
Location: mancunian, United Kingdom
wills coming
wills coming
looks like i will be then, need to get my stuff
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compfuzzled
1,182 posts
Location: hastings, England (UK)
anybody into meetin at picadilly gdns then going from there, im thinking of coming
"the geeks have got you" - Gayle
26 posts
Location: Manchester
Aww, what the hell, I think I'll turn up.
Granted, I do very little spinning during the days I'm there, prefering to stick behind the viewfinder... But I might try my hand at it again. Depends... it's been a long day today, could do with a good sleep.
General time seems to be around 3pm-ish, so if I can make it, I'll be around for that time
R
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compfuzzled
1,182 posts
Location: hastings, England (UK)
Written by: Psykotik2912
prefering to stick behind the viewfinder...
nothing wrong with that
"the geeks have got you" - Gayle
former manc tour guide
1,909 posts
Location: Manchester, United Kingdom
Simta, you know I would, but I can't make it until 7-8pm this evening.
Will deffinatly be there though
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Carpal \'Tunnel
2,666 posts
Location: Preston, United Kingdom
Ooh rank, i feel too rough to go anywhere today, im out. Staying at home and recovering before this cold takes hold, weathers not nearly as good as it was yesterday by the looks of it anyway. Have fun *sneeze*
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'Time goes by so slowly for those who wait...' - Whatever Happend To Baby Madonna?
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