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George


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Location: Cambridge

Total posts: 3
Posted:Are there any other pyro types living in sleepy 'ol Cambridge these days?
Whats there to do in terms of fire spinning? Anyone want to meet up sometime and find out?

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LazyAngel
GOLD Member since Jul 2004

LazyAngel
Carpal \'Tunnel
Location: Cambridge UK

Total posts: 2895
Posted:ok, so I looked into a hall round the corner from parker's piece, takes 100 people seated. At their minimum price for NPOs, its:
26 for the first 2 hours
+10 for using it during oct-march (something to do with the school)
+10 for getting the caretaker to come and unlock/lock the doors, deactivate/activate the alarm
+10 for every hour after that
sooo...
that's at least 46 for 2 hours. If we had 20-25 people I'd consider it, but even then i think it would be pretty cramped space wise. I'm aiming to find somewhere for about 2-3 each in contributions or free (if possible) but renting space is a biyatch. Maybe I'll try YMCA...

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Sym
BRONZE Member since Sep 2004

Sym
Geek-enviro-hippy priest
Location: Diss, Norfolk, United Kingdom

Total posts: 1858
Posted:Thats loads!

YMCA is a good idea. In Norwich we found the 'Norwith working mens club' who gave us a good space for 4/h or something. Is there something like that here?

There's too many home fires burning and not enough trees

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LazyAngel
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Location: Cambridge UK

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Posted:no idea, I'm just going to keep asking around until I can find something

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VampyricAcid
SILVER Member since Jun 2005

VampyricAcid
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Location: My House, United Kingdom

Total posts: 1286
Posted:there's a working mens club behind the grafton centre, not 100% im gonna be there on sunday :'( workin in bedford all this week frown

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SteveR


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Posted:if I feel like it I'll try and come out on sunday this weekend, thats 20th nov (sunday evening are usually crap anyway). I don't actually know where parkers piece is so that might be abit difficult but I'll manage. Directions from the train station would be nice if anyone is willing.

I spun last night at home and it was great.

Another thing is I can get paraffin quite easily I live near a garage that sells it for four quid. I think it's 4 litres.

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Motley
GOLD Member since Oct 2005

Motley
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Location: UK

Total posts: 434
Posted:ok If u walk to the end of station road (to the traffic lights) and turn right, walk along to the next set of traffic lights (there will be a church on the left) and turn right again, head up there and u will see parkers piece on your left, cant miss it. We normally spin opposite the fire station which u should be able to find quite easily once youve found parkers piece as it faces onto it.

I'll be out tomorrow about 5:30, dont forget your thermals guys and gals its gonna be cold biggrin

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Sym
BRONZE Member since Sep 2004

Sym
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Location: Diss, Norfolk, United Kingdom

Total posts: 1858
Posted:Sorry guys, I couldn't make it again!

If anyones interested me and my house mates are having a party next weekend. You're all welcome to come along - PM me for directions. We're down Cherry Hinton Road. Starting at about half past Saturday and ending when the last person goes home. Bring a friend if you like.

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LazyAngel
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Posted:argggg!! got to go to a friend's engagement party that night (26th right?) in london so I doubt I'll be there..
sorry..

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Sym
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Sym
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Location: Diss, Norfolk, United Kingdom

Total posts: 1858
Posted:Thats ok, tell them to come here where we can all enjoy the engagement! Who wants a party in London when you have the offer of Cherry Hinton Road? confused

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LazyAngel
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Posted:erm.... do you really want me to answer that? wink

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LazyAngel
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Posted:while I'm still trying to get a hall sorted, what do people think of a meet during the day on Wednesday at 1pm on parker's piece?

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VampyricAcid
SILVER Member since Jun 2005

VampyricAcid
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Posted:make it thursdays and im htere

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LazyAngel
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Posted:ok thursdays then? any other takers?

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jo_rhymes
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jo_rhymes
Momma Bear
Location: Telford, Shrops, United Kingdo...

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Posted:sym, what kind of crazy time is "half past saturday"????

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Sym
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Sym
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Location: Diss, Norfolk, United Kingdom

Total posts: 1858
Posted:Ok then, how about 20 to sunday?

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jo_rhymes
SILVER Member since Apr 2005

jo_rhymes
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Posted:you have to be difficult dont you!!

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DrBoo
BRONZE Member since Oct 2005

DrBoo
I invented the decaffinated coffee table.
Location: Cornwall, United Kingdom

Total posts: 453
Posted:OK. Sitting here in an Internet Cafe in the beautiful city of Cambs. It is a lot colder here than Cornwall, I can tell you!

So, no regular internet access, I'm hoping this one off email will work to get everyone in the same place on Thursday (the one coming up). Sound like around lunchtime-ish would be good and spinning could then continue/pause until the working types bail out arodun 5pm. By which point we'll have to switch to glowy/fireyness.

So, I'll jump on a bus and hope that people will be about around, let's say 1pm. Thursday. Midsummer?

I'll give you a bell, Sym, nearer the time. To see if this has worked!
Looking forward to meeting you all! biggrin

Boo x

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LazyAngel
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Posted:all that and then I go and get a job! looks like I won't be able to come on Thursday, you guys had better sort it out between you.
sorry.

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Sym
BRONZE Member since Sep 2004

Sym
Geek-enviro-hippy priest
Location: Diss, Norfolk, United Kingdom

Total posts: 1858
Posted:Wow, good news mate!

Well done, shame you can't make it any more though.

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LazyAngel
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Posted:Cheers mate, I'll be woorking in the Fitzwilliam Museum Shop, Tuesday- Saturday, so I can still make the weekend meets! Starts tomorrow, hope my first day goes OK!

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VampyricAcid
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Location: My House, United Kingdom

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Posted:ok i can come, but i might have to meet up with you a bit later than 1
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SteveR


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Posted:I couldn't make it this weekend. Well, I could have come out but on saturday night I set myself on fire. It was pretty funny and not so dangerous. But it still shook me up. I can't promise anything but again I will try and get out for some poi action on the 27th! I can't even make a house party due to prior lame arrangements.

Cheers for directions motley.

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Motley
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Motley
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Location: UK

Total posts: 434
Posted:no probs

I'll be out tomorrow as well so I'll see you there smile

Motley

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VampyricAcid
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Location: My House, United Kingdom

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Posted:I'd like to thank Sym for a fantastic house party last night, loads of fun was had by all, and i dont think there were too many mishaps, fantastic to meet everyone (YAY JO!) hope to see you all again real soon!

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Winged Avenger
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Winged Avenger
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Location: Colchester, England (UK)

Total posts: 226
Posted:Where were you all on Sunday?????? Honestly...call yourselves hard core spinners? Hangover or no hangover Sundays are sacred to spinning.

"Always keep your bowler on in times of stress and watch out for diabolical masterminds" - Emma Peel

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VampyricAcid
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Posted:lol it was COLD! and we were tired from a rockin night out...in....at a party biggrin

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LazyAngel
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Posted:ooooh don't give me that 'it was cold' excuse, that's what spinning is for, to keep you warm, especially when its fire. Being hungover is your best bet and even then.... hmpf.
And I went out for a spin on monday night too on midsummer common then walked home, so none of that 'the weather's too cold' stuff!
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jo_rhymes
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jo_rhymes
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Location: Telford, Shrops, United Kingdo...

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Posted:yes it was indeed a cool party, and i especially enjoyed meeting Vampy and Motley and learning the Bummerfly! yaaaay!! lets have fun again soon! xxx

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Justwalk


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Location: London

Total posts: 68
Posted:I have been meant to come to one of your meets all this term, but this term had been busy beyond belief... dammit.

Anyway, when will you guys next meet? Term's over and I'm not going home yet, so no excuse to miss it this time...

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VampyricAcid
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Location: My House, United Kingdom

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Posted:well hopefully this sunday lol the hardcore will be out for sure biggrin

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