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Forums > Events, Performances and Gatherings > Common Ground: First ever HOP meet up
Login/Join to ParticipateBRONZE Member since Jan 2001
Returning to a unique state of Equilibrium
Location: Adelaide, South Australia
Total posts: 3289
IVe booked the date in, and so now we have a lovely big Hall with a Kitchen and toilet block, along with a big ass campign area and flat area to use for the weekend! sept 30, Oct 1, 2 and 3. Its in a beautiful location only 5 minutes from the closest Public Transport and Supermarket, or 25 minutes by car from the Adelaide GPO. We can arrange transport to and from the site from the Bus stop given a bit of notice.
We've also bought a big ass markee to use as a 2nd learning area if the workshops get too big to fit in the hall.
I was thinking we could also have a bit of a party on the saturday night if people were able to chip in for a PA...
so yeah - if you are interested in something or doing something else - say so!
and yes - there will be a large campfire, and a big fire spin.
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SILVER Member since Oct 2003
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Location: brizvegas, Australia
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*stands patiently in the "henna me please" line*yay for the communal meal!!
i'll be up for that! i have vague recollections about pm-ing someone about that...YAY for tent buddies!!
so...umm...not sure if anyone has asked...but there's a few of us all on the one flight from brisvegas!!!
we get in around 9.30am friday...& kinda need a lift? we probably could split a cab...but none of us know where we're going & it's kinda expensive isn't it? is there a supermarket handy or on the way? i'm thinking it might be easier to food shop in ademalaide...
i should really go back & read some old stuff in this thread instead of rambling off question after question after...
do not meddle in the affairs of dragons, for you are crunchy and good to eat!
if at first you do succeed, try not to look too astonished!
smile! 
it confuses people!
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
SILVER Member since Oct 2003
.:*distracted by shiny things*:.
Location: brizvegas, Australia
Total posts: 3776
i don't think anyone's ever had dibs on me before?! *teehee*do not meddle in the affairs of dragons, for you are crunchy and good to eat!
if at first you do succeed, try not to look too astonished!
smile! it confuses people!
GOLD Member since Apr 2004
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Location: Bogged at CG, Australia
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PLEASE NOTE: This is by no means certain yet, i still need to confirm with tafe as to whether they'll let me have friday off. I will post on here as soon as i know for sure, but don't rely on my transport as your only option, cos i'd hate for you to have to hang around til 8pm for a lift in.
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"master"
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"There was an arse there, i couldn't help myself"
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We can do hair , feet anything!!
Henna is great for taming manky fungal toes!!
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
SILVER Member since Oct 2003
.:*distracted by shiny things*:.
Location: brizvegas, Australia
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& pixie! & ezz!! 
but i'm still not 100% on how we're all getting from the airport to cg...i'm sure we'll figure it out eventually! ooohh henna feet!! lovely!
if only i didn't have to wear shoes to work...dang! do not meddle in the affairs of dragons, for you are crunchy and good to eat!
if at first you do succeed, try not to look too astonished!
smile! it confuses people!
SILVER Member since Jul 2004
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Location: The countryside, Australia
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I could public transport it on down but is it not a public holiday there on Monday? How much would public transport be affected? I'd rather bum a lift to be safe because I don't want to be stranded in Adelaide!
.All things are beautiful if we take the time to look.
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"beg beg grovel beg grovel"
"master"
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"There was an arse there, i couldn't help myself"
--Rougie
BRONZE Member since Jan 2001
Returning to a unique state of Equilibrium
Location: Adelaide, South Australia
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I have a feeling that there is a lot of info on this thread that is getting lost in the excitement! oh well
Oh - and parking will be seperate from the campground (approx 200m across a field) - however there is an option for people to camp near their cars if they wish to walk the 200m back and forth between the workshop spaces / campground and the carparking / alternate camp area. All will be clear when you arrive.
Im excited!
Big Kev (aka Josh)
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just read my mammoth post.
ummm maybe if we all chipped in that would cover the cab anyhoo? ten bucks each? arsn and I would pay most of it.
TAJ "boat mummy." VALURA "yes sweetie you went on a boat, was daddy there with you?" TAJ "no, but monkey on boat" VALURA "well then sweetie, Daddy WAS there with you"
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... and I'm muchly keen for those communal meals... was it 1st page I go put my hand up for that? *runs off to first page*Valura I think the maxie taxie is the best idea
... because there are quite a few of us... it shouldn't end up being that much to split the fee ....and i'm pretty sure maxie taxies are the same $s as regular taxies...??? ....and if one of us has a printer at all maybe we could print out the map and just show the cab driver and say, we wanna go there! ... should work yeah? *:...one day all the fairy fridges will be aligned and my pixie world will be complete...:*
GOLD Member since Nov 2001
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Location: Melbourne, Australia
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And my batteries.
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still can't believe it's not butter
Location: Melbourne, Australia
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Laugh Often, Smile Much, Post lolcats Always
DeleteSILVER Member since Sep 2004
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Location: melbourne, Australia
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over this weekend, im gona have 10m of rope with me and am going to be trying to test my escapability, so, anyone who wants to, may tie me up in any way, to anything.
cheers, pete
"you know there are no trophys for doing silly things in real life yeah pete?" said ant "you wont get a 'listened to ride of the valkyries all the way to vietnam' trophy"
*proud owner of the very cute fire_spinning_angel, birgit and neon shaolin*
i should have some assorted pots and pans etc in my van that can be used for the communial meal - i can lend a hand if needed.
Can myself and two friends RSVP for the communal meal here?
i can do a run or two to the airport if essential. I can take 5 with no limits on luggage
Can i park my campervan in the campground?
Im leaving Sydney for tommorow afternoon - so aim to get there friday lunchtimish, perhaps earlier if we dont get distracted along the way.
See you all soon! :wave
"Here kitty kitty...." - Schroedinger.
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Hey I think the Brissie guys are arriving that time! Are you guys happy to wait 15/30minutes for us to arrive and shart a maxicab?
We're all happy to share fuel/cab charge costs.
Hey Pete, i'm happy to help out with the rope dart demo, if you need. I only have one rope dart however.
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DeleteI'm more than happy to wait if you wanna be in that... not sure how often the air-train comes and goes into the city... and not sure how long Valura and arsn will want to wait around with a lil bubba and stuff too I will ask them... but we could meet you guys at colse in town and all go from there together in the maxie taxie...???
just thinking out loud what dose everyonelse think?
*:...one day all the fairy fridges will be aligned and my pixie world will be complete...:*
.... I would *love* to be hennaed up please... .:*promptly stands in line with gita*:. *:...one day all the fairy fridges will be aligned and my pixie world will be complete...:*
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Location: melbourne, Australia
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"you know there are no trophys for doing silly things in real life yeah pete?" said ant "you wont get a 'listened to ride of the valkyries all the way to vietnam' trophy"
*proud owner of the very cute fire_spinning_angel, birgit and neon shaolin*
GOLD Member since Jun 2003
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Im a bit confuseded about how to RSVP for food / dinner but Id like to for: Flynts two civilian tag alongs, Daniel & Tim, Spherespinnerand me
(In short, total of 4 RSVPs) and I would love to help out with food prep at least one of the nights.Yay Miss Pixie, wed love to meet you guys at Coles and travel the rest of the way with you.
The Fade & Dentrassi - Id be happy to lend a hand at the contact Juggling thingie if youre short? Im no Demetri but I dont suck either my only condition is that someone goes over the contact staff stuff with me after cos I realllllllllllllllllllllllly wanna get better and Im gunna miss Kyle organic contact sun night
Yay only 3.5 days away!
P.s. The performance thing on Sat night, is it more a
(a) Communal, put something together and perform it kinda thing.
(b) Come with a prepared act to show everyone kinda thing?
(c) Make something up on the spot kinda thing.
(d) The always popular setting your pants on fire, running round in circles squawking like a pigeon, kinda thing?
OR
(e) A little from collum (a), (b), (c)but preferably not (d) unless you have received prior permission from the Flaming Pigeons Association to accurately represent them in times of crisis / very-not-cold plumage sheddingkinda thing.
Count me in for something anyway but it will probably be quite cas.
P.p.s. I favour option (a) & (d)
What are you creatures of Fantastica? Dreams, poetic inventions, characters in a neverending story.
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The Neverending Story
The Fade & Dentrassi - Id be happy to lend a hand at the contact Juggling thingie if youre short? Im no Demetri but I dont suck either my only condition is that someone goes over the contact staff stuff with me after cos I realllllllllllllllllllllllly wanna get better and Im gunna miss Kyle organic contact sun night
well i would rate myself at perhaps 1/100th of a Dimitri and you a fair bit higher than me... im sure we can always find more time for contact staff... theres ALWAYS time for more contact staff 
"Here kitty kitty...." - Schroedinger.
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yes.
That would be for:
Flynt, falloutboy, The Fade & The Wench, for both nights.
Thanks!
Currently on the right side up of the world.
Deleteer. yes.
Also, I've just noted on the first page that The Wench is not on the list of HoPpers who are coming, so please could she be added? Gracias!
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DeleteGOLD Member since Jun 2003
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Location: Adelaide, Australia
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i think ive got everything and everyone added, if not please send me a pm, skimming through pages of posts can get a bit tricky.
Tyr the fire show is going to be e) like, there will be a slight modification to the time table to allow for a 2 hour fire show coordination in the middle of saturday afternoon led by kyle.
Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. We ask ourself, who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous and talented? Who are you NOT to be?
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I'm reminding you to crash takcle hug me via the phone on my birthday on sunday - you know why?!
Because i wont be 16 anymore!!!!!
It doesnt matter if i go back to being 15! as long as i'm not 16!
.:Pink Exocutioner:.
I am Jack's Raging Bile Duct...
Loving you from the deepest part of my loins.
I feel really bad asking for a lift but would anyone by any chance be going into the city before 9.15am on Monday? My bus leaves Franklin St then. I would be a good girl and pitch in some petrol money! *hopeful eyes*
I could public transport it on down but is it not a public holiday there on Monday? How much would public transport be affected? I'd rather bum a lift to be safe because I don't want to be stranded in Adelaide!
i may be able to run you into the city on monday before we leave, if no one else is heading that way. does anyone know how long this'll take?
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GOLD Member since Jun 2003
just lost .... evil init
Location: Adelaide, Australia
Total posts: 2474
Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. We ask ourself, who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous and talented? Who are you NOT to be?
Deleteoh and hey i forgot to say how bouncey and smiley i got with the mention of henna!!!
.... I would *love* to be hennaed up please... .:*promptly stands in line with gita*:. Im normally chasing people with a henna bag hassling for canvases for willing subjects are great. My idea of a small tattoo and yours may not agree
Requests are more than welcome but you may have to draw it first!!
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
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