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Location: Wisconsin, USA
I am newbie and probably one of the oldest members in age (54 yrs).
Bruised and not very coordinated with my fuzzy yellow poi. But this is fun and I'm trying.
My cats (6) and pugs (3) want to play too when I bring out the poi but I have to practice without them around to protect them - just wish I could protect myself. Anyone try doing poi with body armor on???
Just wonder how many other 50+ folks are interested in poi.
And no, I am not into bugs in general, just two specific ones, a black exotic cat named Bug and my black VW Bug.
.:*distracted by shiny things*:.
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Location: brizvegas, Australia
hiya!! welcome to the nuthouse!! 
enjoy your stay!! fuzzy yellow poi!! lovely!!
oooohh you have a vw bug!! nice!! is it an old one or one of the flashy new ones??? do not meddle in the affairs of dragons, for you are crunchy and good to eat!
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Location: London
welcome (I want some yellow fuzzy poi)
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hey
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Location: Wales
Welcome to HoP
You certainly aren't the oldest member of HoP. I'm not sure who is but I know of members older than you. Age has nothing to do with it anyway
Dunc, on HoP, is a huge VW fan. He runs a VW festival in August. I hope to actually one day pass my Driving test and get a VW camper van....... but that is dependant on me getting the licence and anyone who has seen me try to drive will tell you that could be a long way off
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Fool
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Location: Cornwall, UK
Hey there,
to the crazy world of HoP.I'm not sure, but I think at 63 my mum, RosieMary is the oldest on HoP, but I'm prepared to be corrected if there's anyone who can top that.
As Lady Skully said, there is no age barrier to enjoying life, and therefore no age barrier to swinging things around your head.
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Location: South-East Ohio (the foothills of the Appalacian M...
Hello, welcome to you....They all are quite nice on here...enjoy your stay....What got you interested in poi?
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Location: west sussex, united kingdom
hello fello newbiee , i have bruises too just keep out of strong wind coz that makes it un prodictable and it hurts moor i think when it swings behind and wacks the back of the head
Carpal \'Tunnel
5,814 posts
Location: Perth, Australia
Hello there
My mum is learning poi as well and sharing the love of spinning poi and flags. She is 75 and going strong.
She isnt on HOP though. 
Im a big fan of poi as an excercise for all. Good luck and be patient with learning!!
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I'm not sure, but I think at 63 my mum, RosieMary is the oldest on HoP, but ...
Mags! You keep telling lies like that and your mum is going to come and whip that little hind end of yours! Growing old is mandatory; growing up is NOT.
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Location: Wisconsin, USA
How did I get started? My daughter known here as Moatis introduced me to this site and then when I was visiting her we played a bit with her poi. I got hooked and bruised. After along day in front of a computer (I'm in software support), coming home and spinning really helps release the tension.
Carpal \'Tunnel
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Location: Preston, United Kingdom
Cool, when i pass ym test im gonna go looking for a VW Bug (allthough I thought they where called Beatles), I think the modern ones are so disgusting and tacky looking you cannot beat the classic design. Welcome to HoP anyway *waves*
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