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Keeper of the Spitfire
2,317 posts
Location: Calgary Canada
Keeper of the Spitfire
2,317 posts
Location: Calgary Canada
Posted:
Well, as my original intro was lost, I guess I get the chance to redo my room!!! Feel free to come on in, just PLEASE take your shoes off at the door! Thank you.
Well here's me (again)...
*NAME- Amanda
*SEX- female
*AGE- 23
*LOCATION- Hmmm... a tricky one! Currently in Durham. I spend my summers in France (miles from civilization), and spring and autumn in Wales (do sheep count as civilization? If so, then a thriving community!)
*FAV. TOYS- at the moment my fire poi, but also my juggling balls, diabolo, my new staff, guitar, mountain bike, and of course my beloved kayak!...too many more to mention!
*TWIRLING SINCE- learned bits of stuff since 2000, but only really got into it this year. I was on crutches for 3wks, after dislocating my knee (ow!), so I spent all the time learning new poi stuff (every cloud has a silver lining eh?).
*OCCUPATION- Outdoor Activity Instructor/ river guide
*HOBBIES- naturally my poi and stuff, but also do lots of kayaking, canoeing, climbing, mountain biking, snowboarding, and bits of other sports.
*FAV. PLACE- Specific favourite one is sat on the edge of the cliff, overlooking the gorge where I work in France, with nothing around for miles apart from the wild boar, and watching either the sunset in the distance, or one of the impressive lightning storms we have.
I also love anywhere where I can sit on a mountain or beside a river, hearing nothing but the noises of nature. A BIG reminder of the beauty of it all...
Anyway, thats pretty much me in a nutshell! Feel free to come and chill in my room- its a great place for relaxing and being at one with nature! (and who said i was a hippie?!
). On the plus side, tea and cakes are supplied for free!!! And if i'm feeling generous i may even let Narr in with her weird marmite/chocolate spread mix! euch!
Catch you all soon,
Mand.
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It used to seem to me that my life ran on too fast, and i had to take it slowly just to make the good parts last. But when you're born to run its so hard to just slow down.
Well, as my original intro was lost, I guess I get the chance to redo my room!!! Feel free to come on in, just PLEASE take your shoes off at the door! Thank you.
Well here's me (again)...
*NAME- Amanda
*SEX- female
*AGE- 23
*LOCATION- Hmmm... a tricky one! Currently in Durham. I spend my summers in France (miles from civilization), and spring and autumn in Wales (do sheep count as civilization? If so, then a thriving community!)
*FAV. TOYS- at the moment my fire poi, but also my juggling balls, diabolo, my new staff, guitar, mountain bike, and of course my beloved kayak!...too many more to mention!
*TWIRLING SINCE- learned bits of stuff since 2000, but only really got into it this year. I was on crutches for 3wks, after dislocating my knee (ow!), so I spent all the time learning new poi stuff (every cloud has a silver lining eh?).
*OCCUPATION- Outdoor Activity Instructor/ river guide
*HOBBIES- naturally my poi and stuff, but also do lots of kayaking, canoeing, climbing, mountain biking, snowboarding, and bits of other sports.
*FAV. PLACE- Specific favourite one is sat on the edge of the cliff, overlooking the gorge where I work in France, with nothing around for miles apart from the wild boar, and watching either the sunset in the distance, or one of the impressive lightning storms we have.
I also love anywhere where I can sit on a mountain or beside a river, hearing nothing but the noises of nature. A BIG reminder of the beauty of it all...
Anyway, thats pretty much me in a nutshell! Feel free to come and chill in my room- its a great place for relaxing and being at one with nature! (and who said i was a hippie?!
). On the plus side, tea and cakes are supplied for free!!! And if i'm feeling generous i may even let Narr in with her weird marmite/chocolate spread mix! euch!Catch you all soon,
Mand.
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It used to seem to me that my life ran on too fast, and i had to take it slowly just to make the good parts last. But when you're born to run its so hard to just slow down.
Lets steal a spaceship and head for the sun, and shoot the stars with a lemonade ray gun.
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Keeper of the Spitfire
2,317 posts
Location: Calgary Canada
Keeper of the Spitfire
2,317 posts
Location: Calgary Canada
Posted:
Almost a replay of our time together at burningman last year then?
And if you're going to leave traces of anything in my thread please let it be marmite.
Random nutella stains will be dealt with swiftly, and the punishment will be severe.
Written by: Doc Lightning
*runs in and surprise flying-leap-turbo-tackle-glomps Mand*
*runs out leaving a bewildered and rather disheveled Mand on the ground*
Almost a replay of our time together at burningman last year then?
And if you're going to leave traces of anything in my thread please let it be marmite.
Random nutella stains will be dealt with swiftly, and the punishment will be severe.
Lets steal a spaceship and head for the sun, and shoot the stars with a lemonade ray gun.
BRONZE Member
Sitting down facing forward . . .
2,387 posts
Location: Christchurch, New Zealand
Sitting down facing forward . . .
2,387 posts
Location: Christchurch, New Zealand
Posted:
weeeeeeeee!!!! She has cake, she has cake, she has cake!!
Hippy Pappy Thuthdth Bethuthdth Bethuthday Miss Mand - hope you have a very HoPpy burpday today.
weeeeeeeee!!!! She has cake, she has cake, she has cake!!
Hippy Pappy Thuthdth Bethuthdth Bethuthday Miss Mand - hope you have a very HoPpy burpday today.
Written by: Doc Lightning talking about Marmite in Kichi's Intro thread
I have several large jars of the stuff. I actually like it... a little. And don't tell anyone I admitted to it. 
SILVER Member
Keeper of the Spitfire
2,317 posts
Location: Calgary Canada
Keeper of the Spitfire
2,317 posts
Location: Calgary Canada
Posted:
Lol, thanks George... although as usual the HoP cake is a day early. Mmmmm, still tasty though.
Lol, thanks George... although as usual the HoP cake is a day early. Mmmmm, still tasty though.
Lets steal a spaceship and head for the sun, and shoot the stars with a lemonade ray gun.
BRONZE Member
Sitting down facing forward . . .
2,387 posts
Location: Christchurch, New Zealand
Sitting down facing forward . . .
2,387 posts
Location: Christchurch, New Zealand
Posted:
It's only "early" because you guys are so behind the times!! ;-)
It's only "early" because you guys are so behind the times!! ;-)
Written by: Doc Lightning talking about Marmite in Kichi's Intro thread
I have several large jars of the stuff. I actually like it... a little. And don't tell anyone I admitted to it.
SILVER Member
Keeper of the Spitfire
2,317 posts
Location: Calgary Canada
Keeper of the Spitfire
2,317 posts
Location: Calgary Canada
Posted:
Watch it buddy!
I have a fully powered marmite super soaker here, and I'm not afraid to use it!
Watch it buddy!
I have a fully powered marmite super soaker here, and I'm not afraid to use it!
Lets steal a spaceship and head for the sun, and shoot the stars with a lemonade ray gun.
BRONZE Member
Sitting down facing forward . . .
2,387 posts
Location: Christchurch, New Zealand
Sitting down facing forward . . .
2,387 posts
Location: Christchurch, New Zealand
Posted:
birthday present was it?
Point it at Doc - that oughta get him moving...
birthday present was it?
Point it at Doc - that oughta get him moving...
Written by: Doc Lightning talking about Marmite in Kichi's Intro thread
I have several large jars of the stuff. I actually like it... a little. And don't tell anyone I admitted to it.
veteran
1,269 posts
Location: middle of Troon
1,269 posts
Location: middle of Troon
Posted:
hey you! how you going?
hey you! how you going?
random murbles
BELTANE FIRE FESTIVAL. 30th april ~ Calton hill - Edinburgh
SAMHUINN FESTIVAL. 31st October ~ Royal Mile - Edinburgh
SILVER Member
Keeper of the Spitfire
2,317 posts
Location: Calgary Canada
Keeper of the Spitfire
2,317 posts
Location: Calgary Canada
Posted:
Hmmmmmm... marmity control over the doc. Now there's a thought...
Hey Kit! Long time no see.
Things are good- just DAMN cold! It's been getting down to -40ish, so way too cold for any spinning.
Hows scottish life?
Hmmmmmm... marmity control over the doc. Now there's a thought...
Hey Kit! Long time no see.
Things are good- just DAMN cold! It's been getting down to -40ish, so way too cold for any spinning.
Hows scottish life?
Lets steal a spaceship and head for the sun, and shoot the stars with a lemonade ray gun.
veteran
1,269 posts
Location: middle of Troon
1,269 posts
Location: middle of Troon
Posted:
not that cold thank goodness! but seeing as i was in the carribean with beth in january pretty chilly by comparisons!
i'm back in sloooow troon so i seem to have time to kill so home of poi is saving me once more...
:roll smile: whatch doin??
not that cold thank goodness! but seeing as i was in the carribean with beth in january pretty chilly by comparisons!
i'm back in sloooow troon so i seem to have time to kill so home of poi is saving me once more...
:roll smile: whatch doin??
random murbles
BELTANE FIRE FESTIVAL. 30th april ~ Calton hill - Edinburgh
SAMHUINN FESTIVAL. 31st October ~ Royal Mile - Edinburgh
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Keeper of the Spitfire
2,317 posts
Location: Calgary Canada
Keeper of the Spitfire
2,317 posts
Location: Calgary Canada
Posted:
Oooooh Carribean sunshinyness! Nice
I'm just doing a mixture of trying to stay warm, and doing as much snowboarding as possible. Unfortunately I'm not doing too well on either front, as our apartments freezing, and we crashed our car a couple of weeks ago so can't get up in the mountains at the moment.
Other than that I'm trying to save up so that I can do my EMR and EMT courses (paramedic)... about $10,000.
Oooooh Carribean sunshinyness!
NiceI'm just doing a mixture of trying to stay warm, and doing as much snowboarding as possible. Unfortunately I'm not doing too well on either front, as our apartments freezing, and we crashed our car a couple of weeks ago so can't get up in the mountains at the moment.
Other than that I'm trying to save up so that I can do my EMR and EMT courses (paramedic)... about $10,000.
Lets steal a spaceship and head for the sun, and shoot the stars with a lemonade ray gun.
veteran
1,269 posts
Location: middle of Troon
1,269 posts
Location: middle of Troon
Posted:
erk, well good luck with those. emts are hawt!
erk, well good luck with those. emts are hawt!
random murbles
BELTANE FIRE FESTIVAL. 30th april ~ Calton hill - Edinburgh
SAMHUINN FESTIVAL. 31st October ~ Royal Mile - Edinburgh
SILVER Member
Keeper of the Spitfire
2,317 posts
Location: Calgary Canada
Keeper of the Spitfire
2,317 posts
Location: Calgary Canada
Posted:
Lol, yeah I don't know if Kim's more excited about me and the job or me and the uniform. At least being in Canada and not the UK means I actually get a cool baddass uniform, instead of a green jumpsuit!
Lol, yeah I don't know if Kim's more excited about me and the job or me and the uniform. At least being in Canada and not the UK means I actually get a cool baddass uniform, instead of a green jumpsuit!
Lets steal a spaceship and head for the sun, and shoot the stars with a lemonade ray gun.
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Mand's Girl....and The Not So Shy One
2,723 posts
Location: Calgary, Alberta Canada
Mand's Girl....and The Not So Shy One
2,723 posts
Location: Calgary, Alberta Canada
Posted:
Oi! I'm excited about the job AND The uniform.
The Job is going to be REALLY cool, and the uniform is SEXY.
Oh dear. I need to go to bed now.
Oi! I'm excited about the job AND The uniform.
The Job is going to be REALLY cool, and the uniform is SEXY.
Oh dear. I need to go to bed now.
Solitude sometimes speaks to you, and you should listen.
SILVER Member
Keeper of the Spitfire
2,317 posts
Location: Calgary Canada
Keeper of the Spitfire
2,317 posts
Location: Calgary Canada
Posted:
Giving some good luck thoughts for my brother today, and sitting with my fingers crossed.
He competes in kayak slalom and today he has the first of his qualification races to make the Australian olympic team for Beijing. The second race is tomorrow, and the 3rd and 4th races on Friday and Saturday.
(Anyone in the area who's interested in it, all the competitions are being held at the Penrith White Water Centre).
This is basically what he's been working his whole life towards- getting a first boat place in the olympics.
Good luck Anthony.
Giving some good luck thoughts for my brother today, and sitting with my fingers crossed.
He competes in kayak slalom and today he has the first of his qualification races to make the Australian olympic team for Beijing. The second race is tomorrow, and the 3rd and 4th races on Friday and Saturday.
(Anyone in the area who's interested in it, all the competitions are being held at the Penrith White Water Centre).
This is basically what he's been working his whole life towards- getting a first boat place in the olympics.
Good luck Anthony.
Lets steal a spaceship and head for the sun, and shoot the stars with a lemonade ray gun.
BRONZE Member
Sitting down facing forward . . .
2,387 posts
Location: Christchurch, New Zealand
Sitting down facing forward . . .
2,387 posts
Location: Christchurch, New Zealand
Posted:
so Mand - how'd he go??
Hope is all well in your neck of the woods?
so Mand - how'd he go??
Hope is all well in your neck of the woods?
Written by: Doc Lightning talking about Marmite in Kichi's Intro thread
I have several large jars of the stuff. I actually like it... a little. And don't tell anyone I admitted to it.
SILVER Member
Keeper of the Spitfire
2,317 posts
Location: Calgary Canada
Keeper of the Spitfire
2,317 posts
Location: Calgary Canada
Posted:
He was in 2nd place going into the semi finals (but top aussie, and that's what counts). In the finals he got knocked down to 6th (3rd aussie).
He has to win the next 2 races this weekend to be Australia's guy for the olympics. Only one person gets to go.
On the plus side, he knows why he did so badly. He's had a bad ear infection that's really affected his balance, and cost him a second when he lost his balance in an eddie. If that clears up by this weekend then he should be in with a good chance.
He's beaten the other 2 guys in every race this season, is by far the best paddler that Australia has, and is pretty confident that he can win the 2 races this weekend. But he's now under a lot of pressure. His whole career rides on the races this weekend.
It's nailbiting time!
He was in 2nd place going into the semi finals (but top aussie, and that's what counts). In the finals he got knocked down to 6th (3rd aussie).
He has to win the next 2 races this weekend to be Australia's guy for the olympics. Only one person gets to go.
On the plus side, he knows why he did so badly. He's had a bad ear infection that's really affected his balance, and cost him a second when he lost his balance in an eddie. If that clears up by this weekend then he should be in with a good chance.
He's beaten the other 2 guys in every race this season, is by far the best paddler that Australia has, and is pretty confident that he can win the 2 races this weekend. But he's now under a lot of pressure. His whole career rides on the races this weekend.
It's nailbiting time!
Lets steal a spaceship and head for the sun, and shoot the stars with a lemonade ray gun.
BRONZE Member
Sitting down facing forward . . .
2,387 posts
Location: Christchurch, New Zealand
Sitting down facing forward . . .
2,387 posts
Location: Christchurch, New Zealand
Posted:
no nailbiting - that's bad for you!!! My sister had to have hers manually plucked out (sans anaesthetic) 'cos she bit them too much and they got infected...
*waves hand in jedi fashion at Oz-strar-lee-ann selectors*
you shall select Mand's brother...
there you go Mand - it's all taken care of!
I miss kayaking... canoe polo was quite fun too...
no nailbiting - that's bad for you!!! My sister had to have hers manually plucked out (sans anaesthetic) 'cos she bit them too much and they got infected...
*waves hand in jedi fashion at Oz-strar-lee-ann selectors*
you shall select Mand's brother...
there you go Mand - it's all taken care of!
I miss kayaking... canoe polo was quite fun too...
Written by: Doc Lightning talking about Marmite in Kichi's Intro thread
I have several large jars of the stuff. I actually like it... a little. And don't tell anyone I admitted to it.
SILVER Member
Keeper of the Spitfire
2,317 posts
Location: Calgary Canada
Keeper of the Spitfire
2,317 posts
Location: Calgary Canada
Posted:
Ewwwwww... George that's gross!
Anthony won the race yesterday. One down and one to go...
Ewwwwww... George that's gross!
Anthony won the race yesterday. One down and one to go...
Lets steal a spaceship and head for the sun, and shoot the stars with a lemonade ray gun.
SILVER Member
Keeper of the Spitfire
2,317 posts
Location: Calgary Canada
Keeper of the Spitfire
2,317 posts
Location: Calgary Canada
Posted:
He lost the last race, and has missed out on going to the olymics by 0.04 seconds.
His olympic bid, his main dream in life, and his career, all over due to an ear infection. I still can't believe it...
He lost the last race, and has missed out on going to the olymics by 0.04 seconds.
His olympic bid, his main dream in life, and his career, all over due to an ear infection. I still can't believe it...
Lets steal a spaceship and head for the sun, and shoot the stars with a lemonade ray gun.
BRONZE Member
Sitting down facing forward . . .
2,387 posts
Location: Christchurch, New Zealand
Sitting down facing forward . . .
2,387 posts
Location: Christchurch, New Zealand
Posted:
never say die - there's always next Olympics...
never say die - there's always next Olympics...
Written by: Doc Lightning talking about Marmite in Kichi's Intro thread
I have several large jars of the stuff. I actually like it... a little. And don't tell anyone I admitted to it.
SILVER Member
Keeper of the Spitfire
2,317 posts
Location: Calgary Canada
Keeper of the Spitfire
2,317 posts
Location: Calgary Canada
Posted:
True, but extremely unlikely. He's getting on a bit now, and is the oldest one in the team. They're trying to make way for more junior paddlers, and so are cutting down on the number of places for the seniors (ie the country's best).
For that reason Anthony now only gets to go to 2 world cup races out of 6. He's lost his sponsorship, so will have to get a job to survive, which means he won't be able to train full time, so won't be able to do as well... and the cycle begins.
It really annoys me when I see the struggle for money from athletes in this sport (and many others like it). I hate seeing professional athletes not being able to compete because they can't afford it, and seeing parents throwing their whole life savings into helping one of their children get to a world class level.
Then I turn on the news and see footballers sitting in million pound mansions, having tantrums because their not earning enough.
It's one of my huge pet hates, but I guess it's a different subject.
True, but extremely unlikely. He's getting on a bit now, and is the oldest one in the team. They're trying to make way for more junior paddlers, and so are cutting down on the number of places for the seniors (ie the country's best).
For that reason Anthony now only gets to go to 2 world cup races out of 6. He's lost his sponsorship, so will have to get a job to survive, which means he won't be able to train full time, so won't be able to do as well... and the cycle begins.
It really annoys me when I see the struggle for money from athletes in this sport (and many others like it). I hate seeing professional athletes not being able to compete because they can't afford it, and seeing parents throwing their whole life savings into helping one of their children get to a world class level.
Then I turn on the news and see footballers sitting in million pound mansions, having tantrums because their not earning enough.
It's one of my huge pet hates, but I guess it's a different subject.
Lets steal a spaceship and head for the sun, and shoot the stars with a lemonade ray gun.
SILVER Member
Keeper of the Spitfire
2,317 posts
Location: Calgary Canada
Keeper of the Spitfire
2,317 posts
Location: Calgary Canada
Posted:
Ahhhhhhhhh...
Good snow up in the mountains, with clear blue skies and saturday snowboarding without a jacket.
20 oC down in the city to make for a beautiful sunday out walking (in shorts), followed by grilling out on the balcony.
I love spring
Ahhhhhhhhh...
Good snow up in the mountains, with clear blue skies and saturday snowboarding without a jacket.
20 oC down in the city to make for a beautiful sunday out walking (in shorts), followed by grilling out on the balcony.
I love spring
Lets steal a spaceship and head for the sun, and shoot the stars with a lemonade ray gun.
GOLD Member
HOP Mad Doctor
13,925 posts
Location: San Francisco, CA, USA
HOP Mad Doctor
13,925 posts
Location: San Francisco, CA, USA
Posted:
Merp!
Merp!
-Mike
Certified Mad Doctor and HoP High Priest of Nutella
A buckuht n a hooze! -Valura
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Carpal \'Tunnel
5,814 posts
Location: Perth, Australia
Carpal \'Tunnel
5,814 posts
Location: Perth, Australia
Posted:
Coming to Perth?
Coming to Perth?
Is it the Truth?
Is it Fair to all concerned?
Will it build Goodwill and Better Friendships?
Will it be Beneficial to all concerned?
Im in a lonely battle with the world with a fish to match the chip on my shoulder. Gnu in Binnu in a cnu
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Keeper of the Spitfire
2,317 posts
Location: Calgary Canada
Keeper of the Spitfire
2,317 posts
Location: Calgary Canada
Posted:
Sadly no
Definitely Melbourne, as that's where the wedding is that I'm going to. Hopefully Sydney too.
Sadly no
Definitely Melbourne, as that's where the wedding is that I'm going to. Hopefully Sydney too.
Lets steal a spaceship and head for the sun, and shoot the stars with a lemonade ray gun.
BRONZE Member
Sitting down facing forward . . .
2,387 posts
Location: Christchurch, New Zealand
Sitting down facing forward . . .
2,387 posts
Location: Christchurch, New Zealand
Posted:
no one goes to Perth Gnor - when you gonna accept it?!
no one goes to Perth Gnor - when you gonna accept it?!
Written by: Doc Lightning talking about Marmite in Kichi's Intro thread
I have several large jars of the stuff. I actually like it... a little. And don't tell anyone I admitted to it.
SILVER Member
Keeper of the Spitfire
2,317 posts
Location: Calgary Canada
Keeper of the Spitfire
2,317 posts
Location: Calgary Canada
Posted:
Hey, we're going to Perth when Kim and I both manage to get over there for a visit.
I don't think Gnor would like me turning up on her doorstep with my parents, aunty, and uncle!
Hey, we're going to Perth when Kim and I both manage to get over there for a visit.
I don't think Gnor would like me turning up on her doorstep with my parents, aunty, and uncle!
Lets steal a spaceship and head for the sun, and shoot the stars with a lemonade ray gun.
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Mand's Girl....and The Not So Shy One
2,723 posts
Location: Calgary, Alberta Canada
Mand's Girl....and The Not So Shy One
2,723 posts
Location: Calgary, Alberta Canada
Posted:
Yup yup yup. We will definitely make it to Perth.
*bounce*
...sadly, it won't be for a while.
Yup yup yup. We will definitely make it to Perth.
*bounce*
...sadly, it won't be for a while.
Solitude sometimes speaks to you, and you should listen.
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Keeper of the Spitfire
2,317 posts
Location: Calgary Canada
Keeper of the Spitfire
2,317 posts
Location: Calgary Canada
Posted:
Spitfire's just walked out the door to go to Egypt.
I miss her already
Spitfire's just walked out the door to go to Egypt.
I miss her already
Lets steal a spaceship and head for the sun, and shoot the stars with a lemonade ray gun.
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Keeper of the Spitfire
2,317 posts
Location: Calgary Canada
Keeper of the Spitfire
2,317 posts
Location: Calgary Canada
Posted:
Wow!
We went camping at the weekend, and I got to see my first ever wolf in the wild.
Unfortunately it was only for a few seconds, as we were driving home, but it was still beautiful.
It walked out from the trees and stuck it's nose in the air. It was huge - at least waist high on me - and a gorgeous ash grey colour.
Wow!
We went camping at the weekend, and I got to see my first ever wolf in the wild.
Unfortunately it was only for a few seconds, as we were driving home, but it was still beautiful.
It walked out from the trees and stuck it's nose in the air. It was huge - at least waist high on me - and a gorgeous ash grey colour.
Lets steal a spaceship and head for the sun, and shoot the stars with a lemonade ray gun.
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