newbie
23 posts
Location: Hitchin, Herts
23 posts
Location: Hitchin, Herts
Posted:
I'm absolutely awful at intro's, but then I'm absolutely awful at poi, so there you have it
I learned a little a few years back after seeing an amazing girl do fire poi at a Pagan meet in Bedfordshire but I kept losing my poi and gave up after a while, until a few weeks ago when my little boy wanted to try some poi and I had a go with him and got hooked again.
So, here I am... back to hitting myself in the nose with tennis balls and dreaming of the day I dare to try fire poi.
I'm hoping to pick up a few tips, meet a few interesting people and hopefully get up the guts to go to our local poi and diablo night (Club 85 in Hitchin) for a bit of a play.
Looking forward to meeting you all
I'm absolutely awful at intro's, but then I'm absolutely awful at poi, so there you have it
I learned a little a few years back after seeing an amazing girl do fire poi at a Pagan meet in Bedfordshire but I kept losing my poi and gave up after a while, until a few weeks ago when my little boy wanted to try some poi and I had a go with him and got hooked again.
So, here I am... back to hitting myself in the nose with tennis balls and dreaming of the day I dare to try fire poi.
I'm hoping to pick up a few tips, meet a few interesting people and hopefully get up the guts to go to our local poi and diablo night (Club 85 in Hitchin) for a bit of a play.
Looking forward to meeting you all
SILVER Member
15,417 posts
Location: South Wales
15,417 posts
Location: South Wales
Posted:
Hello there!
You say you arent good at these intro things...
Well, here on HOP, we made things easy for people with no imagination (
). If you click [Old link] then it will take you to the intro template, where you will find lots of questions which we need answers to.
*Do not forget the very last question. Many people in their Intros overlook it,and yet it IS the most important question*
I hope you have lots of fun here on HOP and enjoy lots of ...umm.. words.
Here,have a picture of MC Hammer.
cos everyone needs a picture of him.
!
Non-Https Image Link
Hello there!
You say you arent good at these intro things...
Well, here on HOP, we made things easy for people with no imagination (
). If you click [Old link] then it will take you to the intro template, where you will find lots of questions which we need answers to.*Do not forget the very last question. Many people in their Intros overlook it,and yet it IS the most important question*
I hope you have lots of fun here on HOP and enjoy lots of ...umm.. words.
Here,have a picture of MC Hammer.
cos everyone needs a picture of him.
!
Non-Https Image Link
newbie
23 posts
Location: Hitchin, Herts
23 posts
Location: Hitchin, Herts
Posted:
Well, as you brought MC Hammer ....
Name: Sarah
Location: Hitchin, Herts
Hometown: Belfast, N.Ireland
DOB:5th Feb 1979
Age: 28
Sex: Female
Occupation(s): Nothing until September, then I'll be a student.
Favorite Food(s):
Favorite Color(s): Blue, green, purple
Toys: Poi, my laptop, my guitar, my camera
Hobbies other than the obvious: Reading, swimming, lying in my hammock watching the birds, daydreaming, writing, crafts, gardening, socialising.
Education: Certificate of HE in a few subjects that I won't list because they always make me look swotty
Favorite Book(s): Lord of the Rings, Living Druidry (Emma Restall Orr)
Favorite Movie(s): LOTR trilogy, can't think of any others off the top of my head.
Favorite TV show(s): Black Books, Coupling
Plans for life in general: Graduate as a counselling psychologist, work as a counsellor and carry on writing and making pretty things in my spare time.
Favorite Music Artists/Composers: New Model Army, Levellers
Favorie ice cream flavor(s): Toffee Haagen Dazs
Marmite, Vegemite, or Nutella? Nutella
Well, as you brought MC Hammer ....
Name: Sarah
Location: Hitchin, Herts
Hometown: Belfast, N.Ireland
DOB:5th Feb 1979
Age: 28
Sex: Female
Occupation(s): Nothing until September, then I'll be a student.
Favorite Food(s):
Favorite Color(s): Blue, green, purple
Toys: Poi, my laptop, my guitar, my camera
Hobbies other than the obvious: Reading, swimming, lying in my hammock watching the birds, daydreaming, writing, crafts, gardening, socialising.
Education: Certificate of HE in a few subjects that I won't list because they always make me look swotty
Favorite Book(s): Lord of the Rings, Living Druidry (Emma Restall Orr)
Favorite Movie(s): LOTR trilogy, can't think of any others off the top of my head.
Favorite TV show(s): Black Books, Coupling
Plans for life in general: Graduate as a counselling psychologist, work as a counsellor and carry on writing and making pretty things in my spare time.
Favorite Music Artists/Composers: New Model Army, Levellers
Favorie ice cream flavor(s): Toffee Haagen Dazs
Marmite, Vegemite, or Nutella? Nutella
SILVER Member
15,417 posts
Location: South Wales
15,417 posts
Location: South Wales
Posted:
Good answers!
(you are correct on the Nutella front too! )
You dont have any favourite foods?
Mine is bacon and egg sandwiches.
See you around!
Good answers!
(you are correct on the Nutella front too!
)You dont have any favourite foods?
Mine is bacon and egg sandwiches. See you around!
newbie
23 posts
Location: Hitchin, Herts
23 posts
Location: Hitchin, Herts
Posted:
Oops, I missed favourite foods.
Hmmm, it's more favourite meals than favourite foods and they tend to change ... at the moment it's steak with garlic & herb new potatoes, green vegetables in olive oil and salad.
Damn, I'm hungry again now. I'm blaming you if I inhale this entire tub of Haagen Dazs
Oops, I missed favourite foods.
Hmmm, it's more favourite meals than favourite foods and they tend to change ... at the moment it's steak with garlic & herb new potatoes, green vegetables in olive oil and salad.
Damn, I'm hungry again now. I'm blaming you if I inhale this entire tub of Haagen Dazs
SILVER Member
old hand
865 posts
Location: Sunderland, UK
old hand
865 posts
Location: Sunderland, UK
Posted:
hello~:)
hello~:)
Proud Co-Owner of PoiBoi
Owned by J.A.C
newbie
23 posts
Location: Hitchin, Herts
23 posts
Location: Hitchin, Herts
Posted:
Hi, nice to meet you
Hi, nice to meet you
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:
Can anyone else say in here, or is this the exclusive Jonny UCOF & Firinne conversation thread??
Just in case the answer's "yes" - Hi there, welcome to HoP. Sorry I had to see you in that other thread first but there you go. Welcome to HoP, pull up a beanbag and if you're so inclined, grab a
- the fridge is over there behind UCOF's bacon & egg sandwich stash (it might take some finding!).
A counselling psychologist eh? So that's why UCOF was being nice to you, and just what we need around this place...
Can anyone else say
in here, or is this the exclusive Jonny UCOF & Firinne conversation thread?? Just in case the answer's "yes" - Hi there, welcome to HoP. Sorry I had to see you in that other thread first but there you go. Welcome to HoP, pull up a beanbag and if you're so inclined, grab a
- the fridge is over there behind UCOF's bacon & egg sandwich stash (it might take some finding!).A counselling psychologist eh? So that's why UCOF was being nice to you, and just what we need around this place...
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
15,417 posts
Location: South Wales
15,417 posts
Location: South Wales
Posted:
Oh come on George..
Im nice to everyone! (usually.. unless they deserve it! 
)
Would you like some biscuits?
Oh come on George..
Im nice to everyone!
(usually.. unless they deserve it! )Would you like some biscuits?
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:
ta - already ate though - had to [Old link]
ta - already ate though - had to [Old link]
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
old hand
865 posts
Location: Sunderland, UK
old hand
865 posts
Location: Sunderland, UK
Posted:
all this talk of biscuits is making me hungry
all this talk of biscuits is making me hungry
Proud Co-Owner of PoiBoi
Owned by J.A.C
newbie
23 posts
Location: Hitchin, Herts
23 posts
Location: Hitchin, Herts
Posted:
Ooooh, now that depends ... do you have Hammer pants?
Thanks for the warm welcome, and I'm really sorry to have been involved in that thread too. I hate drama. Still, seems to have calmed down now so everyone can back to more important things like that beer you mentioned
LOL! I suppose every forum needs a counsellor (whether qualified, or just someone who gives good advice) ... wherever there's people there's problems, eh?
Written by: georgemc
Can anyone else say
Ooooh, now that depends ... do you have Hammer pants?
Written by:
Just in case the answer's "yes" - Hi there, welcome to HoP. Sorry I had to see you in that other thread first but there you go.
Thanks for the warm welcome, and I'm really sorry to have been involved in that thread too. I hate drama. Still, seems to have calmed down now so everyone can back to more important things like that beer you mentioned
Written by:
A counselling psychologist eh? So that's why UCOF was being nice to you, and just what we need around this place...
LOL! I suppose every forum needs a counsellor (whether qualified, or just someone who gives good advice) ... wherever there's people there's problems, eh?
BRONZE Member
Still wiggling
5,967 posts
Location: Belfast, Northern Ireland (UK)
Still wiggling
5,967 posts
Location: Belfast, Northern Ireland (UK)
Posted:
Hi there.
You're hometown is Belfast!
Let me know when you're home... we have fire gatherings here every fortnight
Clare
x
Hi there.
You're hometown is Belfast!
Let me know when you're home... we have fire gatherings here every fortnight
Clare
x
Getting to the other side 
newbie
23 posts
Location: Hitchin, Herts
23 posts
Location: Hitchin, Herts
Posted:
Oh, wow! I had no idea there was anything going on in Belfast.
Is it kid friendly? I normally have my seven year old with me when I travel home.
Oh, wow! I had no idea there was anything going on in Belfast.
Is it kid friendly? I normally have my seven year old with me when I travel home.
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:
Firinne - you hook up with Clare, you're in the best possible hands. Clare
As for the Hammer pants - sorry no. If you like them, maybe Meenik's the man for you - pop over and look in his gallery - he's another amazing poister.
Firinne - you hook up with Clare, you're in the best possible hands. Clare
As for the Hammer pants - sorry no. If you like them, maybe Meenik's the man for you - pop over and look in his gallery - he's another amazing poister.
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.
newbie
23 posts
Location: Hitchin, Herts
23 posts
Location: Hitchin, Herts
Posted:
I was joking about the Hammer pants, well half joking *grin*
I'll definitely have a look at the poi vids when I have time for a proper peek. Thanks George
I was joking about the Hammer pants, well half joking *grin*
I'll definitely have a look at the poi vids when I have time for a proper peek. Thanks George
SILVER Member
Member
32 posts
Location: Canada
Member
32 posts
Location: Canada
Posted:
mmmm.... herb potatoes and veggies-I think I may have that for dinner tonight! Good idea.
mmmm.... herb potatoes and veggies-I think I may have that for dinner tonight! Good idea.
newbie
23 posts
Location: Hitchin, Herts
23 posts
Location: Hitchin, Herts
Posted:
The potatoes are really nice tossed in garlic, olive oil and mixed herbs and roasted
The potatoes are really nice tossed in garlic, olive oil and mixed herbs and roasted
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:
roasted garlic... *drool*
roasted garlic... *drool*
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.
newbie
23 posts
Location: Hitchin, Herts
23 posts
Location: Hitchin, Herts
Posted:
And they said I was past making men dribble
And they said I was past making men dribble
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 was the roast garlic making me dribble - honest!
I's a respect-a-bubble married man I iss ...
(well, resp... well, married at least!)
it was the roast garlic making me dribble - honest!
I's a respect-a-bubble married man I iss ...
(well, resp... well, married at least!)
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.
newbie
23 posts
Location: Hitchin, Herts
23 posts
Location: Hitchin, Herts
Posted:
Good old garlic, cause of many a shattered marriage
Good old garlic, cause of many a shattered marriage
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:
yeah, Heather almost makes me sleep on the sofa if I've been eating garlic!!
yeah, Heather almost makes me sleep on the sofa if I've been eating garlic!!
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.
newbie
23 posts
Location: Hitchin, Herts
23 posts
Location: Hitchin, Herts
Posted:
I'm very lucky there, everyone in our house loves garlic
I'm very lucky there, everyone in our house loves garlic
SILVER Member
Momma Bear
4,525 posts
Location: Telford, Shrops, United Kingdom
Momma Bear
4,525 posts
Location: Telford, Shrops, United Kingdom
Posted:
Welcome to home of Poiiiiii!
Welcome to home of Poiiiiii! Hoppers are angels who lift us to our feet when our wings have trouble remembering how to fly.
newbie
23 posts
Location: Hitchin, Herts
23 posts
Location: Hitchin, Herts
Posted:
Hi Jo! It's good to see you, as always
Thanks for the warm welcome hon
Hi Jo! It's good to see you, as always
Thanks for the warm welcome hon
Stargazer
6,650 posts
6,650 posts
Posted:
to HoP
Do I now get a hug, too?
to HoP Do I now get a hug, too?
the best smiles are the ones you lead to 
SILVER Member
Momma Bear
4,525 posts
Location: Telford, Shrops, United Kingdom
Momma Bear
4,525 posts
Location: Telford, Shrops, United Kingdom
Posted:
Hoppers are angels who lift us to our feet when our wings have trouble remembering how to fly.
Stargazer
6,650 posts
6,650 posts
Posted:
who's that aimed at, beautiful lady?
who's that aimed at, beautiful lady?
the best smiles are the ones you lead to
newbie
23 posts
Location: Hitchin, Herts
23 posts
Location: Hitchin, Herts
Posted:
Go on then, as you gave me such a warm welcome ...
Written by: FireTom
Do I now get a hug, too?
Go on then, as you gave me such a warm welcome ...
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:
*feeling left out*
*feeling left out*
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.
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