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78 posts
Location: Santee California, USA
78 posts
Location: Santee California, USA
Posted:
Hi Folks:Well I just ordered 2 sets of Poi and the poi video and now I'm anxiously awaiting their arrival here inSane Diego.I've been lurking a bit and you seem to have a really good group of people here. Please allow me to introduce myself to the Poi clan.I am a former juggler and former member of the "Several San Diegans Who Juggle" juggling club. My juggling partner and I were once know as "Spatial Olympics". I can juggle 3 and 4 balls and flash 5. I can juggle 3 and 4 clubs and pass 7. (Torches too) I also do devil sticks (Flaming and non)But, as time went on the folks in the SSDWJ finished school and went away, or got married and went away, or got arrested and were taken away, so I havn't juggled with other people for about 7 years now.
So I ordered 2 sets of Poi for me and my wife (Shh! Don't tell her, it's a secret) I think it's going to be something new and cool for us to learn together. And it's also something we can easily bring with us camping and backpacking. Should be fun!I just wanted to say "Hi" to everyone and introduce myself. C-ya![Dru goes to sit on the doorstep to wait for the postman].------------------For a good Prime, call:29819592777931214269172453467810429868925511217482600306406141434158089
Hi Folks:Well I just ordered 2 sets of Poi and the poi video and now I'm anxiously awaiting their arrival here inSane Diego.I've been lurking a bit and you seem to have a really good group of people here. Please allow me to introduce myself to the Poi clan.I am a former juggler and former member of the "Several San Diegans Who Juggle" juggling club. My juggling partner and I were once know as "Spatial Olympics". I can juggle 3 and 4 balls and flash 5. I can juggle 3 and 4 clubs and pass 7. (Torches too) I also do devil sticks (Flaming and non)But, as time went on the folks in the SSDWJ finished school and went away, or got married and went away, or got arrested and were taken away, so I havn't juggled with other people for about 7 years now.
So I ordered 2 sets of Poi for me and my wife (Shh! Don't tell her, it's a secret) I think it's going to be something new and cool for us to learn together. And it's also something we can easily bring with us camping and backpacking. Should be fun!I just wanted to say "Hi" to everyone and introduce myself. C-ya![Dru goes to sit on the doorstep to wait for the postman].------------------For a good Prime, call:29819592777931214269172453467810429868925511217482600306406141434158089For a good Prime, call:29819592777931214269172453467810429868925511217482600306406141434158089
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member
62 posts
Location: Denver, Colorado, USA
member
62 posts
Location: Denver, Colorado, USA
Posted:
*waves* hello new person
*waves* hello new person
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Tantamount to fatuity
15,967 posts
Location: Down the road, United Kingdom
Tantamount to fatuity
15,967 posts
Location: Down the road, United Kingdom
Posted:
*Eyes newcomer suspiciously* Looks like a trouble maker to me....Well, you know my motto: The only good Californian..... *GRIN*....... is called Nokomis and lives in Sacremento
*Eyes newcomer suspiciously* Looks like a trouble maker to me....Well, you know my motto: The only good Californian..... *GRIN*....... is called Nokomis and lives in Sacremento
Meh
Ninja Rockstar!
1,100 posts
Location: Denver, Co. U.S.A.
1,100 posts
Location: Denver, Co. U.S.A.
Posted:
It appears we have a new trampoline.
Just in time too, the old one was getting quite worn. ------------------If you love something, set it on fire.[This message has been edited by SickpuPpy (edited 08 January 2002).]
It appears we have a new trampoline.
Just in time too, the old one was getting quite worn. ------------------If you love something, set it on fire.[This message has been edited by SickpuPpy (edited 08 January 2002).] Jesus helps me trick people.
Ninja Rockstar!
1,100 posts
Location: Denver, Co. U.S.A.
1,100 posts
Location: Denver, Co. U.S.A.
Posted:
*Boing* *Squeek* *Boing* *Squeek*
*Boing* *Squeek* *Boing* *Squeek*
Jesus helps me trick people.
member
37 posts
Location: Pennsylvania, USA
37 posts
Location: Pennsylvania, USA
Posted:
*push*whopsie.. accident
*push*whopsie.. accident
SILVER Member
Tantamount to fatuity
15,967 posts
Location: Down the road, United Kingdom
Tantamount to fatuity
15,967 posts
Location: Down the road, United Kingdom
Posted:
Well done Milk!!
Well done Milk!!
Meh
member
78 posts
Location: Santee California, USA
78 posts
Location: Santee California, USA
Posted:
[Dru is still sitting on the doorstep waiting for his new Poi when he hears a rumour that Cantus doesn't trust him]Hey, I can't help it that I was born here. Darn parents. Ya see, first thing is that God plays this cruel joke by making sure that the Rose Parade is always on a sunny warm day every year. So years ago my grandfather is sitting in his little farm house that's covered in snow in Ohio and is watching the Rose Parade on TV. He sees sunshine and people in T-shirts and other folks in Spanish garb riding horses and many many beauties waving to him from flower covered floats. He looks out the window and sees his fields under 3 feet of snow.So he turns to his wife and says "Ma, pack up the kids in the car. Calaforny is the place we aught to be" (so he packed up his kids and he moved to beverly) (Well, Not really Beverly hills, more like Hermosa Beach)So It's not my fault that I've grown up within 5 miles of the ocean all my life. It's all because of that darn Rose Parade. Gosh, what else could it be that makes Cantus not trust me. Oh, yeah [Dru tries to casually hide the juggling clubs behind his back. Maybe it's one of those spinner vs. juggler things]And by the way. I've got this bizzare headache. It's as if sombody is jumping up and down on my head like a trampoline. Weird.
[Dru is still sitting on the doorstep waiting for his new Poi when he hears a rumour that Cantus doesn't trust him]
Hey, I can't help it that I was born here. Darn parents. Ya see, first thing is that God plays this cruel joke by making sure that the Rose Parade is always on a sunny warm day every year. So years ago my grandfather is sitting in his little farm house that's covered in snow in Ohio and is watching the Rose Parade on TV. He sees sunshine and people in T-shirts and other folks in Spanish garb riding horses and many many beauties waving to him from flower covered floats. He looks out the window and sees his fields under 3 feet of snow.So he turns to his wife and says "Ma, pack up the kids in the car. Calaforny is the place we aught to be" (so he packed up his kids and he moved to beverly) (Well, Not really Beverly hills, more like Hermosa Beach)So It's not my fault that I've grown up within 5 miles of the ocean all my life. It's all because of that darn Rose Parade. Gosh, what else could it be that makes Cantus not trust me. Oh, yeah [Dru tries to casually hide the juggling clubs behind his back. Maybe it's one of those spinner vs. juggler things]And by the way. I've got this bizzare headache. It's as if sombody is jumping up and down on my head like a trampoline. Weird. For a good Prime, call:29819592777931214269172453467810429868925511217482600306406141434158089
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old hand
1,032 posts
Location: Madrid, United Kingdom
old hand
1,032 posts
Location: Madrid, United Kingdom
Posted:
Welcome to the circus Dru!Here's a tip for you newbie: Don't listen to Cantus, anyone who names himself after a fraggle is certainly not to be trusted Sunbeam------------------Life in the circus ain't easy but the folks on the outside don't know yeah well the tent goes up and the tent goes down and all that they see is the show and the ladies on the horses look so pretty and the lions are looking real mad and some of the clowns are happy and some of the clowns are sad. Welcome to the freakshow.. here we go (Freakshow by Ani di Franco)
Welcome to the circus Dru!Here's a tip for you newbie: Don't listen to Cantus, anyone who names himself after a fraggle is certainly not to be trusted
Sunbeam------------------Life in the circus ain't easy but the folks on the outside don't know yeah well the tent goes up and the tent goes down and all that they see is the show and the ladies on the horses look so pretty and the lions are looking real mad and some of the clowns are happy and some of the clowns are sad. Welcome to the freakshow.. here we go (Freakshow by Ani di Franco) "I don't take drugs. I am drugs" - Salvador Dali 
BRONZE Member
old hand
887 posts
Location: san diego, USA
old hand
887 posts
Location: san diego, USA
Posted:
well hello there dru.if ever you want someone to help you with that one elusive trick, or just someone to play around with, you should definately drop me an e-mail. i live in the area and i know a lot of people that do poi. it is a lot of fun let me tell you what. some of us get together for a workshop on poi in balboa park on the second sunday of the month. not sure how well it will keep going, but definately look me up sometime. i love meeting new people and especially spinning with new people.give me a shout sometime...
well hello there dru.if ever you want someone to help you with that one elusive trick, or just someone to play around with, you should definately drop me an e-mail. i live in the area and i know a lot of people that do poi. it is a lot of fun let me tell you what. some of us get together for a workshop on poi in balboa park on the second sunday of the month. not sure how well it will keep going, but definately look me up sometime. i love meeting new people and especially spinning with new people.give me a shout sometime...
anyone got a light?
member
78 posts
Location: Santee California, USA
78 posts
Location: Santee California, USA
Posted:
quote:Pozee, That would be seriously cool. What part of the park? I use to practice juggling in that small grassy area just north of the zoo parking lot.
some of us get together for a workshop on poi in balboa park on the second sunday of the month
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old hand
887 posts
Location: san diego, USA
old hand
887 posts
Location: san diego, USA
Posted:
yes!!!we have been doing it at sixth and laurel right on the corner. not sure if we will do it this month but if you have a phone or e-mail i could keep you posted.i practice all the time so any time you want to get together just let me know. have you ever done it before? it is much better and more fun to learn from actual people. definately give me your info and we can all get together...
yes!!!we have been doing it at sixth and laurel right on the corner. not sure if we will do it this month but if you have a phone or e-mail i could keep you posted.i practice all the time so any time you want to get together just let me know. have you ever done it before? it is much better and more fun to learn from actual people. definately give me your info and we can all get together...
anyone got a light?
member
18 posts
Location: ireland
18 posts
Location: ireland
Posted:
um, hello, I'm new too....!I have no friends Well, noone educated in the art of poi.you americans are so lucky, such a nice small cosy country, always a spinner close by...IRELAND now on the other hand, such wide expansive prairies... will i ever find another spinner... *sigh*I guess i'll just have to learn from the internet foreverCause i was way too stupid to order the video. grr.damn me and my stupid false economy drive.
um, hello, I'm new too....!I have no friends Well, noone educated in the art of poi.you americans are so lucky, such a nice small cosy country, always a spinner close by...IRELAND now on the other hand, such wide expansive prairies... will i ever find another spinner... *sigh*I guess i'll just have to learn from the internet foreverCause i was way too stupid to order the video. grr.damn me and my stupid false economy drive.
...that's not flying, it's falling, with style...
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2,905 posts
Location: San Diego California
2,905 posts
Location: San Diego California
Posted:
You so crazy. Small America gee somebody has never been to New Mexico. 17 miles to the closest mall haha. I am sorry but I am sick of daries. You just need to edjumicate your friends. Thats all.
You so crazy. Small America gee somebody has never been to New Mexico. 17 miles to the closest mall haha. I am sorry but I am sick of daries. You just need to edjumicate your friends. Thats all.
Some Jarhead last night: "this dumb a$$ thinks hes fireproof"
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383 posts
Location: Brisbane, Qld, Australia
383 posts
Location: Brisbane, Qld, Australia
Posted:
I myself, would prefer Ireland over America... but the grass always looks greener on the otherside eh.. not that I'm there... so I guess it doesn't really make any difference in this situation... I don't know... I'd love to live 293487239847239487 kilometres away from the 'nearest mall' eventually. (Once I learn how to grow crops in fields of ice). Malcolm should give everyone on HoP a webcam, and we should play with fire whenever we want in front of the web cam, so you can tune in and watch whoever you want to spin fire when you want. (does that make sense?? I had a wisdom tooth out and I'm full of codeine and paracetamol ladidadida )
I myself, would prefer Ireland over America... but the grass always looks greener on the otherside eh.. not that I'm there... so I guess it doesn't really make any difference in this situation... I don't know... I'd love to live 293487239847239487 kilometres away from the 'nearest mall' eventually. (Once I learn how to grow crops in fields of ice). Malcolm should give everyone on HoP a webcam, and we should play with fire whenever we want in front of the web cam, so you can tune in and watch whoever you want to spin fire when you want. (does that make sense?? I had a wisdom tooth out and I'm full of codeine and paracetamol
ladidadida ) The beautiful thing about learning is that no one can take it away from you.- B.B.King
addict
416 posts
Location: Hartford, CT USA
416 posts
Location: Hartford, CT USA
Posted:
welcome, youve come to the right place to become acclimated to the world of poi and staff, best of luch, ever need any help, feel free to send an e-mail...
welcome, youve come to the right place to become acclimated to the world of poi and staff, best of luch, ever need any help, feel free to send an e-mail...
Educate your self in the Hazards of Fire Breathing STAY SAFE!
member
78 posts
Location: Santee California, USA
78 posts
Location: Santee California, USA
Posted:
Thanks for the waves and the "howdy's". I gotta admit that there is one thing that's making me just a bit self-concious: I think I'm at least twice as old as the folks hanging out here. Too old for ravesToo old for base jumpingToo old for bungie jumpingToo old for Poi? NEVER!A self-concious spinner/juggler? Oxymoron? Who would think such an animal could exist? 
Thanks for the waves and the "howdy's". I gotta admit that there is one thing that's making me just a bit self-concious: I think I'm at least twice as old as the folks hanging out here. Too old for ravesToo old for base jumpingToo old for bungie jumpingToo old for Poi? NEVER!
A self-concious spinner/juggler? Oxymoron? Who would think such an animal could exist? For a good Prime, call:29819592777931214269172453467810429868925511217482600306406141434158089
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Sporadically Prodigal
2,758 posts
Location: Sydney, NSW, Australia
Sporadically Prodigal
2,758 posts
Location: Sydney, NSW, Australia
Posted:
hahhahhaaa!! Balboa park?!! as in Rocky Balboa!???AAAAAADRIEEEENNEEEE*looks as ugly as possible*did anyone else cry when apollo died in rocky IV?actually, there's a trance track that I call Rocky Balboa. there's a very messed-around-with voice sample running through it and I'm CONVINCED its saying Rocky Balboa.... my other half blames the drugs, but I tell you I'm certain that's what it's saying.... *voice trails off into distance muttering something about the symbiosis of psychaedelics and classic 80's action heros*
hahhahhaaa!! Balboa park?!! as in Rocky Balboa!???AAAAAADRIEEEENNEEEE*looks as ugly as possible*did anyone else cry when apollo died in rocky IV?actually, there's a trance track that I call Rocky Balboa. there's a very messed-around-with voice sample running through it and I'm CONVINCED its saying Rocky Balboa.... my other half blames the drugs, but I tell you I'm certain that's what it's saying.... *voice trails off into distance muttering something about the symbiosis of psychaedelics and classic 80's action heros*
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Tantamount to fatuity
15,967 posts
Location: Down the road, United Kingdom
Tantamount to fatuity
15,967 posts
Location: Down the road, United Kingdom
Posted:
Now Flash, that's just the kind of comment i'd expect from a ditzy blonde who just wants to be cute.......
Now Flash, that's just the kind of comment i'd expect from a ditzy blonde who just wants to be cute.......
Meh
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Sporadically Prodigal
2,758 posts
Location: Sydney, NSW, Australia
Sporadically Prodigal
2,758 posts
Location: Sydney, NSW, Australia
Posted:
*bats eyelids*now why ever would you say such things?? hang on - don't answer that... I'm late for cheer practise.bye-eeeeee!*giggle*
*bats eyelids*now why ever would you say such things?? hang on - don't answer that... I'm late for cheer practise.bye-eeeeee!*giggle*
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member
62 posts
Location: Denver, Colorado, USA
member
62 posts
Location: Denver, Colorado, USA
Posted:
Im not the trampoline anymore!!!! I do however think i should seek medical attention Dru: May I recommend a helmet, an umbrella, and a snorkel?
Im not the trampoline anymore!!!! I do however think i should seek medical attention
Dru: May I recommend a helmet, an umbrella, and a snorkel? member
78 posts
Location: Santee California, USA
78 posts
Location: Santee California, USA
Posted:
Snorkel?Don't cha just love the sound of that word?Snorkel, Snorkel, Snorkel, Snorkel, Snorkel.The more you say it the less it means.
Snorkel?Don't cha just love the sound of that word?Snorkel, Snorkel, Snorkel, Snorkel, Snorkel.The more you say it the less it means.
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old hand
887 posts
Location: san diego, USA
old hand
887 posts
Location: san diego, USA
Posted:
age doesnt matter...except for car insurance...
age doesnt matter...except for car insurance...
anyone got a light?
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Tantamount to fatuity
15,967 posts
Location: Down the road, United Kingdom
Tantamount to fatuity
15,967 posts
Location: Down the road, United Kingdom
Posted:
I always thought waffle was a good word. As are pandemonium, aspidistra, vacuum, maniac, bamboo and areola.Hmm, areola.....I'd just like to roll that one round on my tongue for a while.....
I always thought waffle was a good word. As are pandemonium, aspidistra, vacuum, maniac, bamboo and areola.Hmm, areola.....I'd just like to roll that one round on my tongue for a while.....
Meh
member
750 posts
Location: Adelaide, SA, Australia
750 posts
Location: Adelaide, SA, Australia
Posted:
Ha hah classic Cantus!!My favourite word is sabre.
Ha hah classic Cantus!!My favourite word is sabre.
Courage is the man who can stop after only one peanut
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Carpal \'Tunnel
3,009 posts
Location: Bristol, UK
Carpal \'Tunnel
3,009 posts
Location: Bristol, UK
Posted:
One of my favorite words: callipygous (just because it exists!)As to Californians, they're not all that bad. The majority are, but I've met some cool people in san francisco, but maybe they all just moved there from another state
One of my favorite words: callipygous (just because it exists!)As to Californians, they're not all that bad. The majority are, but I've met some cool people in san francisco, but maybe they all just moved there from another state
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750 posts
Location: Adelaide, SA, Australia
750 posts
Location: Adelaide, SA, Australia
Posted:
perspicacity \pur-spi-KASS-i-tee\, noun:Clearness of understanding or insight; penetration, discernmenteg:"Relax? I can't relax. Nor can I yield, relent, or... Only two synonyms?Oh my God! I'm losing my perspicacity!" --Lisa Simpson
perspicacity \pur-spi-KASS-i-tee\, noun:Clearness of understanding or insight; penetration, discernmenteg:"Relax? I can't relax. Nor can I yield, relent, or... Only two synonyms?Oh my God! I'm losing my perspicacity!" --Lisa Simpson
Courage is the man who can stop after only one peanut
Carpal \'Tunnel
3,638 posts
Location: Brum / Dorset / Fairy Land
3,638 posts
Location: Brum / Dorset / Fairy Land
Posted:
the worst word just has to be 'wangle'*cringes at mention of forbidden word*
the worst word just has to be 'wangle'*cringes at mention of forbidden word*
Geologists do it in the dirt................ 
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Classically British
5,689 posts
Location: Epsom, Surrey, England
Classically British
5,689 posts
Location: Epsom, Surrey, England
Posted:
Damn, missed the trampoline session *sigh* just have to wait until another unsuspecting newbie comes along. I like saying "Floppy".
Damn, missed the trampoline session *sigh* just have to wait until another unsuspecting newbie comes along. I like saying "Floppy".
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Carpal \'Tunnel
3,638 posts
Location: Brum / Dorset / Fairy Land
3,638 posts
Location: Brum / Dorset / Fairy Land
Posted:
How come when I was new I didn't even manage to BE the trampoline? Or was i just too dumb to notice?...........
How come when I was new I didn't even manage to BE the trampoline? Or was i just too dumb to notice?...........
Geologists do it in the dirt................
member
750 posts
Location: Adelaide, SA, Australia
750 posts
Location: Adelaide, SA, Australia
Posted:
That's ok. I'll jump you, I mean jump ON you.Wait there Ros......*no trampoline so takes a big run up*
That's ok. I'll jump you, I mean jump ON you.Wait there Ros......*no trampoline so takes a big run up*
Courage is the man who can stop after only one peanut
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