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nut.
756 posts
Location: Bouncing off the walls., England (UK)
Posted:
I'm booked to go to Australia in October, for.. well.. at least a year.. and I'd like to meet up with any spinny type people around.
I know it's a big place, but I have no plans and no idea where I'm going, so if anyone could tell me good places to go- festival or meet up info would be great!
Of course, offers of sofas and floors to sleep on would also be very much appreciated
I'm starting off in Sydney, predictably.
I'm booked to go to Australia in October, for.. well.. at least a year.. and I'd like to meet up with any spinny type people around.
I know it's a big place, but I have no plans and no idea where I'm going, so if anyone could tell me good places to go- festival or meet up info would be great!
Of course, offers of sofas and floors to sleep on would also be very much appreciated
I'm starting off in Sydney, predictably.
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Location: Bali, Australia
what goes around comes around. unless you're into stalls.
4,030 posts
Location: Bali, Australia
Posted:
Ok here we go:
Sydney doesn't have the biggest scene in Oz at all.. though there are [Old link]
Brisbane: Be there any full moon for [Old link] or any Monday night for [Old link]
Be at Woodford Festival between Christmas and new year. There is a dedicated venue for spinners and lotsa good shows and music/artsetcetc. If you cant make Woodford, Confest is cool too. (not that I've ever been, I'm always at Woodford...
)
Other spinner friendly Festivals include:
The other Confest, trance festivals like Earthcores in Nov/December, Rainbow Serpent (Victoria end of Jan), Exodus (Northern NSW in Jan) and there are heaps of bush doofs and assorted tribadelicas..
Adelaide has an [Old link]
Melbourne has [Old link]
there is a Circus Festival in Tasmania in Feb and
Perth has nice people too! (Gnor...
)
Ok here we go:
Sydney doesn't have the biggest scene in Oz at all.. though there are [Old link]
Brisbane: Be there any full moon for [Old link] or any Monday night for [Old link]
Be at Woodford Festival between Christmas and new year. There is a dedicated venue for spinners and lotsa good shows and music/artsetcetc. If you cant make Woodford, Confest is cool too. (not that I've ever been, I'm always at Woodford...
) Other spinner friendly Festivals include:
The other Confest, trance festivals like Earthcores in Nov/December, Rainbow Serpent (Victoria end of Jan), Exodus (Northern NSW in Jan) and there are heaps of bush doofs and assorted tribadelicas..
Adelaide has an [Old link]
Melbourne has [Old link]
there is a Circus Festival in Tasmania in Feb and
Perth has nice people too! (Gnor...
) .....Can't juggle balls but I sure as hell can juggle details....
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Insert Champagne Here
13,215 posts
Location: without class distinction, Australia
Insert Champagne Here
13,215 posts
Location: without class distinction, Australia
Posted:
Yeah, I think gabe has it nicely covered!
I'm a Melburnian myself
Yeah, I think gabe has it nicely covered!
I'm a Melburnian myself
i would have changed ***** to phallus, and claire to petey Petey
Rougie: but that's what I'm doing here
Arnwyn: what letting me adjust myself in your room?..don't you dare quote that on HoP...
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what goes around comes around. unless you're into stalls.
4,030 posts
Location: Bali, Australia
what goes around comes around. unless you're into stalls.
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Location: Bali, Australia
Posted:
Most of us will put you up too if you ask nicely....
Most of us will put you up too if you ask nicely....
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enthusiast
205 posts
Location: Brisbane, Australia
enthusiast
205 posts
Location: Brisbane, Australia
Posted:
www.firetricks.net - has regulary updated information in its forums for brisbane & sydney meets.
Hope to see you around.
Make sure you come and check out West End Fire Fest in Brisbane. Held every thursday night at Orleigh Park
www.firetricks.net - has regulary updated information in its forums for brisbane & sydney meets.
Hope to see you around. Make sure you come and check out West End Fire Fest in Brisbane. Held every thursday night at Orleigh Park
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4,030 posts
Location: Bali, Australia
what goes around comes around. unless you're into stalls.
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Location: Bali, Australia
Posted:
() oh yeah and there's a great night in Brisbane run by these cool guys on a Thursday....
() oh yeah and there's a great night in Brisbane run by these cool guys on a Thursday....
.....Can't juggle balls but I sure as hell can juggle details....
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Do you do the poiz?
530 posts
Location: Brisbane, Australia
Do you do the poiz?
530 posts
Location: Brisbane, Australia
Posted:
As gabe said, moonfest is well worth a visit
Especially as its starting to warm up and more twirlers are coming out of hiding
As gabe said, moonfest is well worth a visit
Especially as its starting to warm up and more twirlers are coming out of hiding
"In the end there is only fire and a waterfall"
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what goes around comes around. unless you're into stalls.
4,030 posts
Location: Bali, Australia
what goes around comes around. unless you're into stalls.
4,030 posts
Location: Bali, Australia
Posted:
or back from overseas....
or back from overseas....
.....Can't juggle balls but I sure as hell can juggle details....
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enthusiast
205 posts
Location: Brisbane, Australia
enthusiast
205 posts
Location: Brisbane, Australia
Posted:
YAY !! 
Written by: newgabe
or back from overseas....
YAY !!
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nut.
756 posts
Location: Bouncing off the walls., England (UK)
nut.
756 posts
Location: Bouncing off the walls., England (UK)
Posted:
That's great, thanks!
*gets out map*
Hope to see some of yez at some of them!
That's great, thanks!
*gets out map*
Hope to see some of yez at some of them!
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Carpal \'Tunnel
5,814 posts
Location: Perth, Australia
Carpal \'Tunnel
5,814 posts
Location: Perth, Australia
Posted:
Perth has meets on a Tuesday and a new on in Fremantle on Sunday evening.
Perth has memememe....(thanks Gabe)
Most people seem to love Brisbane heaps.....must be due to Gabe
Perth has meets on a Tuesday and a new on in Fremantle on Sunday evening.
Perth has memememe....(thanks Gabe)
Most people seem to love Brisbane heaps.....must be due to Gabe
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nut.
756 posts
Location: Bouncing off the walls., England (UK)
nut.
756 posts
Location: Bouncing off the walls., England (UK)
Posted:
Going next week.. ooh.. getting all excited now..
Is the weather really as hot as my Aunt's claiming, or is she just being a shameless exaggerator?
Any suggestions of where to go? I really don't have a clue what I'm doing.
Going next week.. ooh.. getting all excited now..
Is the weather really as hot as my Aunt's claiming, or is she just being a shameless exaggerator?
Any suggestions of where to go? I really don't have a clue what I'm doing.
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15,417 posts
Location: South Wales
15,417 posts
Location: South Wales
Posted:
Im there now
Its not so hot in Adelaide and Melbourne yet, but I hear its much much hotter in Sydney and Brisbane.
I was overwhelmed at just how big the place is. You do realise that you can fit ALL of europe into Australia dont you? Its almost the same size as America!
Im there now
Its not so hot in Adelaide and Melbourne yet, but I hear its much much hotter in Sydney and Brisbane.
I was overwhelmed at just how big the place is. You do realise that you can fit ALL of europe into Australia dont you? Its almost the same size as America!
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nut.
756 posts
Location: Bouncing off the walls., England (UK)
nut.
756 posts
Location: Bouncing off the walls., England (UK)
Posted:
I don't actually belive in America, so I shouldn't have a problem with that..
I've flown over part of it on the way to NZ.. Looked at the map, thought 'Oh good, we're at Australia, nearly there', and it was something like another 6 hours.. and that was just going over part of it.
I don't actually belive in America, so I shouldn't have a problem with that..
I've flown over part of it on the way to NZ.. Looked at the map, thought 'Oh good, we're at Australia, nearly there', and it was something like another 6 hours.. and that was just going over part of it.
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former manc tour guide
1,909 posts
Location: Manchester, United Kingdom
former manc tour guide
1,909 posts
Location: Manchester, United Kingdom
Posted:
I will be heading out within a month myself
I will be heading out within a month myself
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what goes around comes around. unless you're into stalls.
4,030 posts
Location: Bali, Australia
what goes around comes around. unless you're into stalls.
4,030 posts
Location: Bali, Australia
Posted:
So, are you here yet?
Your aunt is probably not exaggerating. Whether she is shameless I can't say.
It does get hot here indeed. And being, as has been spotted by the observant if slightly stunned UCOF, a huge continent; it is considerably hotter in some places than others.
It can be 0 in Hobart and 35 in Cairns. In some places it can be both these in one day. And there seems to be something about the hotness here that tourists find extra hot..sometimes the humidity, sometimes the UV burn that comes from ozone depletion. Take it easy and drink a LOT of water.
As for what to do and where to go, you have been given plenty of hints and clearly know how to use the internet, so get on with it!
Oh yeah and one thing not to do is just go round backpackers and spend your whole time pissing on with pasty irish and bingin brits. Nice people I'm sure but you can meet them at home...
Go fruit picking or something and get away from the coastal tourist track...
Written by: triskaidekia
Is the weather really as hot as my Aunt's claiming, or is she just being a shameless exaggerator?
Any suggestions of where to go? I really don't have a clue what I'm doing.
So, are you here yet?
Your aunt is probably not exaggerating. Whether she is shameless I can't say.
It does get hot here indeed. And being, as has been spotted by the observant if slightly stunned UCOF, a huge continent; it is considerably hotter in some places than others.
It can be 0 in Hobart and 35 in Cairns. In some places it can be both these in one day. And there seems to be something about the hotness here that tourists find extra hot..sometimes the humidity, sometimes the UV burn that comes from ozone depletion. Take it easy and drink a LOT of water.
As for what to do and where to go, you have been given plenty of hints and clearly know how to use the internet, so get on with it!
Oh yeah and one thing not to do is just go round backpackers and spend your whole time pissing on with pasty irish and bingin brits. Nice people I'm sure but you can meet them at home...
Go fruit picking or something and get away from the coastal tourist track...
.....Can't juggle balls but I sure as hell can juggle details....
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Dude where's my Poi?
383 posts
Location: neather here nor there, United Kingdom
Dude where's my Poi?
383 posts
Location: neather here nor there, United Kingdom
Posted:
Make sure you spend some time in Byron Bay.
Its the place i first picked up the poi.
theres a couple of good poi shops and heaps of likeminded people.
fireshows at the bars and a few places where you can get free lessons.
Not to mention the great beaches, great surf and a realy chilled out hippy vibe goin on.
Make sure you spend some time in Byron Bay.
Its the place i first picked up the poi.
theres a couple of good poi shops and heaps of likeminded people.
fireshows at the bars and a few places where you can get free lessons.
Not to mention the great beaches, great surf and a realy chilled out hippy vibe goin on.
Live life in a spin!!!
but if you fall don't come crying to me!!!
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nut.
756 posts
Location: Bouncing off the walls., England (UK)
nut.
756 posts
Location: Bouncing off the walls., England (UK)
Posted:
That's exactly where I am!- Byron Bay..
I just came on here to ask if there was much of a poi scene round here.. heh.
By the way, my aunt was exaggerating- she was talking about Sydney, and from what she said, I should have just come in a bikini or I'd die of heat exaustion.
That's exactly where I am!- Byron Bay..
I just came on here to ask if there was much of a poi scene round here.. heh.
By the way, my aunt was exaggerating- she was talking about Sydney, and from what she said, I should have just come in a bikini or I'd die of heat exaustion.
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Location: Bali, Australia
what goes around comes around. unless you're into stalls.
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Location: Bali, Australia
Posted:
Yeah bloody hell, it is cold eh. Incredibly cold for this time of year. Brrrrr. Not normal.
And well if you're in Byron you've probably already realised what an over rated place that is too. Used to be somewhat as Live in a spin described, but these days it's more about corporate coffee and pissed backpackers than anything chilled or hip. Every creative person I know who ever has lived there has been driven out by the overpriced everything or the zealous antibusking rangers... the Arts Factory is about the only place still doing anything much. Say hi to Duncan or Kyle if you pass through there....
Yeah bloody hell, it is cold eh. Incredibly cold for this time of year. Brrrrr. Not normal.
And well if you're in Byron you've probably already realised what an over rated place that is too. Used to be somewhat as Live in a spin described, but these days it's more about corporate coffee and pissed backpackers than anything chilled or hip. Every creative person I know who ever has lived there has been driven out by the overpriced everything or the zealous antibusking rangers... the Arts Factory is about the only place still doing anything much. Say hi to Duncan or Kyle if you pass through there....
.....Can't juggle balls but I sure as hell can juggle details....
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nut.
756 posts
Location: Bouncing off the walls., England (UK)
nut.
756 posts
Location: Bouncing off the walls., England (UK)
Posted:
I've been introduced to the pissed backpackers enough anyway.. anywhere else you would recommend to go?
I've been introduced to the pissed backpackers enough anyway.. anywhere else you would recommend to go?
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SILVER Member
15,417 posts
Location: South Wales
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Location: South Wales
Posted:
Well, I recommend you going anywhere in a bikini..
Bikiins are great!
Anyway, Im heading up to Brisbane and Sydney in the next 3 weeks if you want to meet up
You know where and how to find me I presume? (next to the church tower, with the maracas and the torch between 00:17 an 00:19) yes yes?
PMs will also work
Well, I recommend you going anywhere in a bikini..
Bikiins are great!
Anyway, Im heading up to Brisbane and Sydney in the next 3 weeks if you want to meet up
You know where and how to find me I presume? (next to the church tower, with the maracas and the torch between 00:17 an 00:19) yes yes?
PMs will also work
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Member
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Location: middle of the outback, Australia
Member
140 posts
Location: middle of the outback, Australia
Posted:
Hey, if you want to see the bush come and visit me in Alice Springs. (Don't worry about a map, it's right in the middle). i run a small backpackers hostel (with a pool if you catch fire!) and there are plenty of jobs out here. But beware, it's getting hot, hot, hot!!!
I do poi (my absolute favorite toy), staff (well, it's turning), double staff (just getting into it), hula hoop (a little)... Give me a call at Alice's Secret if you are interested or PM me.
Hope to see you here and have fun until then.
Julia
Hey, if you want to see the bush come and visit me in Alice Springs. (Don't worry about a map, it's right in the middle). i run a small backpackers hostel (with a pool if you catch fire!) and there are plenty of jobs out here. But beware, it's getting hot, hot, hot!!!
I do poi (my absolute favorite toy), staff (well, it's turning), double staff (just getting into it), hula hoop (a little)... Give me a call at Alice's Secret if you are interested or PM me.
Hope to see you here and have fun until then.
Julia
hm, pinecones, my favourits!
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nut.
756 posts
Location: Bouncing off the walls., England (UK)
nut.
756 posts
Location: Bouncing off the walls., England (UK)
Posted:
Just got to Melbourne at the mo-
I'm staying with miscellaneous relatives right now, but is there likely to be a meet up after christmas, anyone know?
Hope y'all have a happy weekend anyway.
Just got to Melbourne at the mo-
I'm staying with miscellaneous relatives right now, but is there likely to be a meet up after christmas, anyone know?
Hope y'all have a happy weekend anyway.
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nut.
756 posts
Location: Bouncing off the walls., England (UK)
nut.
756 posts
Location: Bouncing off the walls., England (UK)
Posted:
Any regular meets in Tasmania, by the way?
I found a few references to there being some, but no info on when/where..
Any regular meets in Tasmania, by the way?
I found a few references to there being some, but no info on when/where..
THE MEEK WILL INHERIT THE EARTH!
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still can't believe it's not butter
6,978 posts
Location: Melbourne, Australia
still can't believe it's not butter
6,978 posts
Location: Melbourne, Australia
Posted:
melbs is fun and tasty and full of vitamins
melbs is fun and tasty and full of vitamins
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nut.
756 posts
Location: Bouncing off the walls., England (UK)
nut.
756 posts
Location: Bouncing off the walls., England (UK)
Posted:
... is that so?
Jolly good.
It's a long way to swim though.
... is that so?
Jolly good.
It's a long way to swim though.
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what goes around comes around. unless you're into stalls.
4,030 posts
Location: Bali, Australia
what goes around comes around. unless you're into stalls.
4,030 posts
Location: Bali, Australia
Posted:
Hey there
Do you know about the[Old link]?
That is on pretty soon and the thread about it (via the llilnky) tells a bit about other Tassy happenings.
For HoPpers, Mr Majestik seems to be the Main Man down there...
Good luck and hope you are meeting lots of the cool Melburps. (Don't mind Bender)
Hey there
Do you know about the[Old link]?
That is on pretty soon and the thread about it (via the llilnky) tells a bit about other Tassy happenings.
For HoPpers, Mr Majestik seems to be the Main Man down there...
Good luck and hope you are meeting lots of the cool Melburps. (Don't mind Bender
) .....Can't juggle balls but I sure as hell can juggle details....
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Carpal \'Tunnel
5,814 posts
Location: Perth, Australia
Carpal \'Tunnel
5,814 posts
Location: Perth, Australia
Posted:
West Aust is having Spun Out at end of march. Live by the beach for 3 days
West Aust is having Spun Out at end of march. Live by the beach for 3 days
Is it the Truth?
Is it Fair to all concerned?
Will it build Goodwill and Better Friendships?
Will it be Beneficial to all concerned?
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Classically British
5,689 posts
Location: Epsom, Surrey, England
Classically British
5,689 posts
Location: Epsom, Surrey, England
Posted:
SpunOut kicks arse
Really lovely chilled out Mini Spin Fest.
Good food too
SpunOut kicks arse
Really lovely chilled out Mini Spin Fest.
Good food too
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Spinner of poi
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nut.
756 posts
Location: Bouncing off the walls., England (UK)
nut.
756 posts
Location: Bouncing off the walls., England (UK)
Posted:
Hmmm.. I really need to get organised in some way..
I didn't manage to go to the Melbourney type meet yet, I was staying with rather straight rellies who would probably have disapproved, not that I'm implying anything about you all.. :P
Come to think of it, I've not made it to any poi meets at all yet.. I definitely need to get organised.
Hmmm.. I really need to get organised in some way..
I didn't manage to go to the Melbourney type meet yet, I was staying with rather straight rellies who would probably have disapproved, not that I'm implying anything about you all.. :P
Come to think of it, I've not made it to any poi meets at all yet.. I definitely need to get organised.
THE MEEK WILL INHERIT THE EARTH!
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still can't believe it's not butter
6,978 posts
Location: Melbourne, Australia
still can't believe it's not butter
6,978 posts
Location: Melbourne, Australia
Posted:
hey gimme a PM, I can sort u out
hey gimme a PM, I can sort u out
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