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Location: Isle of Wight, England
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Location: Isle of Wight, England
Posted:
I've not tried using a forum before, so bear with me. I met some poi spinners over the summer and got addicted, now they've left me on this island alone. I thought this would be the best place to meet like minded people and keep learning stuff.
Although I don't believe in conformity Ive had a look at other peoples intros and figure the easiest way to do things is to steal other peoples categories and fill them in.
Name: Jessica
Sex: pretty obvious
Age: 23 (getting on a bit)
Location: Isle of Wight, England, It's the island at the bottom in the middle.
Occupation: Education Officer at the Isle of Wight Zoo, we got the biggest collection of tigers in the country, possibley europe. Lots of lemurs and reptiles too.
Toys: UV + LED poi (thinking of getting fire chains for xmas).
How long: Since about April this year so about 7 months I guess.
Hobbies: Spinning (obviously), play in a samba band, climbing, playing music and dancing, generally just causing havoc wherever I can.
Favourite movies: Orlando, Labrynthe, Singing in the rain, momento, waking dream, ghost in the shell.
Favourite TV show: love nature + science documantaries, Buffy (although i know its a bit sad its got to be better than eastenders)
Books: Discworld novels, Anne Mccaffreys pern and other stories, anything deep and philisophical by Milan Kundera (e.g. the unbearable lightness of being), 1984. Mainly science and fantasy.
Music: Even more ecclectic Im afraid. Love blues and reggae, belle + sebastian, early (real) indie, weezer, reef, system of a down, godspeed you black emperor, queens of the stone age, beth orton, rolling stones, nick drake, headmix. Love spinning to leftfield, massive attack, heddningarna or garmana.
Quotes: "fear is the mind killer, it is the little death that brings total obliteration. I will face my fear, let it pass over me and through me and when I turn the inner eye to see its path only I will remain. I will not Fear" (or something very similar) Duke paul Atredes, Dune by Frank herbet. Also another favourite of mine and where my mum got my name from.
Favourite food: anything sweet, mainly chocolate based.
Least favourite foods: fungal genetalia (mushrooms), cooked tomatoes, most meat and anything with the texture of sick.
Favourite colour: purple or blue
Twirling so far: Got most of the basic moves, trying to get alternate butterfly thread the needle at the mo, normal call it contra-rotating crossover thread the needle here. Best moments so far probably going to a party and finding someone new spinning and getting my first go at spinning fire. Still get such a buzz at clubs or somewhere beautiful.
I've not tried using a forum before, so bear with me. I met some poi spinners over the summer and got addicted, now they've left me on this island alone. I thought this would be the best place to meet like minded people and keep learning stuff.
Although I don't believe in conformity Ive had a look at other peoples intros and figure the easiest way to do things is to steal other peoples categories and fill them in.
Name: Jessica
Sex: pretty obvious
Age: 23 (getting on a bit)
Location: Isle of Wight, England, It's the island at the bottom in the middle.
Occupation: Education Officer at the Isle of Wight Zoo, we got the biggest collection of tigers in the country, possibley europe. Lots of lemurs and reptiles too.
Toys: UV + LED poi (thinking of getting fire chains for xmas).
How long: Since about April this year so about 7 months I guess.
Hobbies: Spinning (obviously), play in a samba band, climbing, playing music and dancing, generally just causing havoc wherever I can.
Favourite movies: Orlando, Labrynthe, Singing in the rain, momento, waking dream, ghost in the shell.
Favourite TV show: love nature + science documantaries, Buffy (although i know its a bit sad its got to be better than eastenders)
Books: Discworld novels, Anne Mccaffreys pern and other stories, anything deep and philisophical by Milan Kundera (e.g. the unbearable lightness of being), 1984. Mainly science and fantasy.
Music: Even more ecclectic Im afraid. Love blues and reggae, belle + sebastian, early (real) indie, weezer, reef, system of a down, godspeed you black emperor, queens of the stone age, beth orton, rolling stones, nick drake, headmix. Love spinning to leftfield, massive attack, heddningarna or garmana.
Quotes: "fear is the mind killer, it is the little death that brings total obliteration. I will face my fear, let it pass over me and through me and when I turn the inner eye to see its path only I will remain. I will not Fear" (or something very similar) Duke paul Atredes, Dune by Frank herbet. Also another favourite of mine and where my mum got my name from.
Favourite food: anything sweet, mainly chocolate based.
Least favourite foods: fungal genetalia (mushrooms), cooked tomatoes, most meat and anything with the texture of sick.
Favourite colour: purple or blue
Twirling so far: Got most of the basic moves, trying to get alternate butterfly thread the needle at the mo, normal call it contra-rotating crossover thread the needle here. Best moments so far probably going to a party and finding someone new spinning and getting my first go at spinning fire. Still get such a buzz at clubs or somewhere beautiful.
I don't want a title.
940 posts
940 posts
Posted:
::cheers:: I got here first! ::phhbbbbbbbbbbtt at Pounce and Narr and the rest of the welcoming crew::
Welcome, Snakey! You work at a zoo? That's so spiff. I'm deeply in love with tigers and jealous of you. Very glad to have you here with us.
::cheers:: I got here first! ::phhbbbbbbbbbbtt at Pounce and Narr and the rest of the welcoming crew::
Welcome, Snakey! You work at a zoo? That's so spiff. I'm deeply in love with tigers and jealous of you. Very glad to have you here with us.
E pluribus unum, baby.
(*) (*) .. for the gnor ;)
2,568 posts
Location: sitting on the step
2,568 posts
Location: sitting on the step
Posted:
man!!! now ryget! there no hope for me! but i beat pounce WOOHOO!!!
well hello snakey, im guessing you wont be wanting some of my mums home made pumpkin soup then!??!?
well i know the isle of wight only too well, my dad used to drives us round there every summer, i still have some lovely alum bay sand somewhere. it also obsures my view of the vast ocean since im from gosport
please dont hold it against me!!
im away at the moment but wheni get back in january it would be cool to meet up !?
nehoo ENJOY 
man!!! now ryget! there no hope for me! but i beat pounce WOOHOO!!!
well hello snakey, im guessing you wont be wanting some of my mums home made pumpkin soup then!??!?
well i know the isle of wight only too well, my dad used to drives us round there every summer, i still have some lovely alum bay sand somewhere. it also obsures my view of the vast ocean since im from gosport
please dont hold it against me!! im away at the moment but wheni get back in january it would be cool to meet up !?
nehoo ENJOY
she who sees from up high smiles
Patrick badger king: *they better hope there's never a jihad on stupidity*
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Carpal \'Tunnel
3,899 posts
Location: Austin, Texas, USA
Carpal \'Tunnel
3,899 posts
Location: Austin, Texas, USA
Posted:
wow, even I beat Pounce and Narr... what's up with that???
Anyway, greetings earthling Snakey!
We should trade "favorite books" lists sometime.
wow, even I beat Pounce and Narr... what's up with that???
Anyway, greetings earthling Snakey!
We should trade "favorite books" lists sometime.
-v-
Wiederstand ist Zwecklos!
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Carpal \'Tunnel
3,899 posts
Location: Austin, Texas, USA
Carpal \'Tunnel
3,899 posts
Location: Austin, Texas, USA
Posted:
Dang it, you snuck that in while I was typing!!! not fair!
Dang it, you snuck that in while I was typing!!! not fair!
-v-
Wiederstand ist Zwecklos!
member
16 posts
Location: Isle of Wight, England
16 posts
Location: Isle of Wight, England
Posted:
Thanks for the welcome guys.
This is a great way to waste time while my boss is away, but nearly time to go home soon, the lions and tigers have started roaring which means its dinner time. Its a great alarm clock. Cats are'nt as cool as primates though, they just lay around all day and you can't play with them. Might be nice to meet up with you some time regyt, gosports not so far.
Thanks for the welcome guys.
This is a great way to waste time while my boss is away, but nearly time to go home soon, the lions and tigers have started roaring which means its dinner time. Its a great alarm clock. Cats are'nt as cool as primates though, they just lay around all day and you can't play with them. Might be nice to meet up with you some time regyt, gosports not so far. (*) (*) .. for the gnor ;)
2,568 posts
Location: sitting on the step
2,568 posts
Location: sitting on the step
Posted:
ummm snakey it was me that lives in gosport!
ummm snakey it was me that lives in gosport!
she who sees from up high smiles
Patrick badger king: *they better hope there's never a jihad on stupidity*
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All the neurotic makings of America's lesser known sweetheart
9,831 posts
Location: body in Las Vegas, heart all around the world, USA
All the neurotic makings of America's lesser known sweetheart
9,831 posts
Location: body in Las Vegas, heart all around the world, USA
Posted:
ah yes, i was slacking. i'm having a bit of a piss-poor day. i'll spare you all my bitching about it for now.
straightens herself and attempts to put on a happy face
'ello! welcome to our lovely abode! we just had some redecorating and refurnishing done, so mind the construction equipment. please take your shoes off at the door. there are some lovely party games in the social discussion that are quite addicting. and just ignore the petty banter about whether the either/or thread should be back or not. if the old intro threads ever come back, please head on over to mine for some r-rated fun, or laytin's for some of the pg-13 variety. if they don't come back, be on the lookout for a new r-rated pounce thread. it will be there.
anywho, i'll be looking forward to chatting with ya somemore. enjoy your stay!
thank you thank you, pounce has been here
BTW, i hope you enjoy the mints i left on your pillow. those are complimentary. there are more snacks and lovely tasteful delights in other threads as well.
ah yes, i was slacking. i'm having a bit of a piss-poor day. i'll spare you all my bitching about it for now.
straightens herself and attempts to put on a happy face
'ello!
welcome to our lovely abode! we just had some redecorating and refurnishing done, so mind the construction equipment. please take your shoes off at the door. there are some lovely party games in the social discussion that are quite addicting. and just ignore the petty banter about whether the either/or thread should be back or not. if the old intro threads ever come back, please head on over to mine for some r-rated fun, or laytin's for some of the pg-13 variety. if they don't come back, be on the lookout for a new r-rated pounce thread. it will be there. anywho, i'll be looking forward to chatting with ya somemore. enjoy your stay!
thank you thank you, pounce has been here
BTW, i hope you enjoy the mints i left on your pillow. those are complimentary. there are more snacks and lovely tasteful delights in other threads as well.
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**
(*) (*) .. for the gnor ;)
2,568 posts
Location: sitting on the step
2,568 posts
Location: sitting on the step
Posted:
ah ha there she is now all is right in the world now that the lovely pounce has arrived
umm where on the island do you live??
ah ha there she is
now all is right in the world now that the lovely pounce has arrived umm where on the island do you live??
she who sees from up high smiles
Patrick badger king: *they better hope there's never a jihad on stupidity*
SILVER Member
All the neurotic makings of America's lesser known sweetheart
9,831 posts
Location: body in Las Vegas, heart all around the world, USA
All the neurotic makings of America's lesser known sweetheart
9,831 posts
Location: body in Las Vegas, heart all around the world, USA
Posted:
oh i feel so loved
oh i feel so loved 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**
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Mistress of Pink...Multicoloured
6,140 posts
Location: Over There, United Kingdom
Mistress of Pink...Multicoloured
6,140 posts
Location: Over There, United Kingdom
Posted:
Ok so finally got round to this intro
Welcome to HoP
Whats your opinions on the colour pink?
Alice
Ok so finally got round to this intro
Welcome to HoP
Whats your opinions on the colour pink?
Alice
Never pick up a duck in a dungeon...
I don't want a title.
940 posts
940 posts
Posted:
Aw, hon, I'm a New Yorker. But if you ever feel like crossing the pond, I'm all about the trading of books and massages.
Quote:
Thanks for the welcome guys.
Aw, hon, I'm a New Yorker.
But if you ever feel like crossing the pond, I'm all about the trading of books and massages. E pluribus unum, baby.
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Posted:
Welcome to HoP!
Cheers!
Welcome to HoP!
Cheers!
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Carpal \'Tunnel
5,814 posts
Location: Perth, Australia
Carpal \'Tunnel
5,814 posts
Location: Perth, Australia
Posted:
Mionkeys are a good wake up call as well. Those lions sound like they are in the lounge when they arc up...
Welcome
Mionkeys are a good wake up call as well. Those lions sound like they are in the lounge when they arc up...
Welcome
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
geek, level 1
5,300 posts
Location: everywhere
5,300 posts
Location: everywhere
Posted:
oooh ooh ooh. have to meet you i think.
we share too many interests not to!
how goes it in IoW anyway?
which samba band?
do you know/play with carnival collective in Brighton? lovely peeps. if so ask them about te POOKa....hehe
anyway...
enjoy
oooh ooh ooh. have to meet you i think.
we share too many interests not to!
how goes it in IoW anyway?
which samba band?
do you know/play with carnival collective in Brighton? lovely peeps. if so ask them about te POOKa....hehe
anyway...
enjoy
Holistic Spinner (I hope)
I don't want a title.
940 posts
940 posts
Posted:
Bluecat, you're such a cutie!
(Avatars are the best.)
Bluecat, you're such a cutie!
(Avatars are the best.)
E pluribus unum, baby.
(*) (*) .. for the gnor ;)
2,568 posts
Location: sitting on the step
2,568 posts
Location: sitting on the step
Posted:
is that really him! ummm
is that really him! ummm
she who sees from up high smiles
Patrick badger king: *they better hope there's never a jihad on stupidity*
geek, level 1
5,300 posts
Location: everywhere
5,300 posts
Location: everywhere
Posted:
eeer. yes. that was really me. but now you'll have to put up with the pretend me.
eeer. yes. that was really me. but now you'll have to put up with the pretend me.
Holistic Spinner (I hope)
(*) (*) .. for the gnor ;)
2,568 posts
Location: sitting on the step
2,568 posts
Location: sitting on the step
Posted:
bluecat comeout comeout wherever you are!!! i cant see you anywhere!
bluecat comeout comeout wherever you are!!! i cant see you anywhere!
she who sees from up high smiles
Patrick badger king: *they better hope there's never a jihad on stupidity*
geek, level 1
5,300 posts
Location: everywhere
5,300 posts
Location: everywhere
Posted:
(hiding out the catflap)
hehe
serious apologies Jessica for the thread abuse....
R
(hiding out the catflap)
hehe
serious apologies Jessica for the thread abuse....
R
Holistic Spinner (I hope)
(*) (*) .. for the gnor ;)
2,568 posts
Location: sitting on the step
2,568 posts
Location: sitting on the step
Posted:
oh bugger! yeah!! my deepest apilogies!!
hang on where i she???!?!?!?
oh bugger! yeah!! my deepest apilogies!!
hang on where i she???!?!?!?
she who sees from up high smiles
Patrick badger king: *they better hope there's never a jihad on stupidity*
member
16 posts
Location: Isle of Wight, England
16 posts
Location: Isle of Wight, England
Posted:
Sorry I didn't follow this up, I have been sans computor for a few days. Just for the record I think pink is cool as long as its not baby pink, closer to magenta than fluffy bunnies. My samba band is called raw samba, and to be entirely truthfull Im very new at it and haven't played any events yet. Not sure that I will get a chance either as their keen on me spinning instead of drumming.
Princess bride rules! I could never remember the name of that guys dad tho.
After so many of you saying nice things about tigers and monkeys we've actually recieved a complaint that our lions roar too loudly and we have to make the be quiet at night. Only way to do it is to sedate them or cut their vocal chords. How rediculous? But dont worry, we aren't doing either!
Sorry I didn't follow this up, I have been sans computor for a few days. Just for the record I think pink is cool as long as its not baby pink, closer to magenta than fluffy bunnies. My samba band is called raw samba, and to be entirely truthfull Im very new at it and haven't played any events yet. Not sure that I will get a chance either as their keen on me spinning instead of drumming.
Princess bride rules! I could never remember the name of that guys dad tho.
After so many of you saying nice things about tigers and monkeys we've actually recieved a complaint that our lions roar too loudly and we have to make the be quiet at night. Only way to do it is to sedate them or cut their vocal chords. How rediculous? But dont worry, we aren't doing either!
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Carpal \'Tunnel
3,899 posts
Location: Austin, Texas, USA
Carpal \'Tunnel
3,899 posts
Location: Austin, Texas, USA
Posted:
I say you rile the lions up at night for a couple weeks - really make them roar a lot. Then when you stop and things go back to normal, everyone will think you managed to quiet the lions down somehow!
I say you rile the lions up at night for a couple weeks - really make them roar a lot. Then when you stop and things go back to normal, everyone will think you managed to quiet the lions down somehow!
-v-
Wiederstand ist Zwecklos!
I don't want a title.
940 posts
940 posts
Posted:
Let the people complaining about the noise jump in and try to calm the lions down, if they like... tell them they can throw their shoes at them like at domestic cats, but they have to do it from inside the cage.
Let the people complaining about the noise jump in and try to calm the lions down, if they like... tell them they can throw their shoes at them like at domestic cats, but they have to do it from inside the cage.
E pluribus unum, baby.
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