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38 posts
Location: Melbourne, Vic
38 posts
Location: Melbourne, Vic
Posted:
Hello there everyone,
I'm from Melbourne Australia and am planning on going on a trip through Canada/US at the end of this year, from like the start of December to possibly the start of February.
I was a spinner in Melbourne on Sunday nights until I started working on Sunday nights and it just made it harder and harder to get in, mainly working with staff but experimenting with poi, although only very basic.
I'm looking to meet some people over there during this time to show me the sights and just someone to hang around and have fun with. I'll leave a rough list of the places I may be heading too so please drop me a line if you would be happy to catch up and show me the sights of your fine city. I'm not so much interested in meeting you because you are a fire spinner, but moreso because I know how friendly the Home Of Poi community is world wide, and its something I would love to experience.
Los Angeles or San Francisco
Vancouver
Calgary
Montreal
Buffalo
Denver
Las Vegas
There will probably be other places that I will come through so my trip isn't just specific to these places, although they are what I would like to see.
I already know someone in London Ontario that I will be spending a fair bit of time with, and we are doing Toronto and Detroit.
Now I'm not necessarily looking for a place to stay, more so someone that could just show me how to have fun in their corner of the world
Please leave a message here if there is anything else you want to know about me or just anything to do with this trip whatsoever, I would love to hear from you.
Hello there everyone,
I'm from Melbourne Australia and am planning on going on a trip through Canada/US at the end of this year, from like the start of December to possibly the start of February.
I was a spinner in Melbourne on Sunday nights until I started working on Sunday nights and it just made it harder and harder to get in, mainly working with staff but experimenting with poi, although only very basic.
I'm looking to meet some people over there during this time to show me the sights and just someone to hang around and have fun with. I'll leave a rough list of the places I may be heading too so please drop me a line if you would be happy to catch up and show me the sights of your fine city. I'm not so much interested in meeting you because you are a fire spinner, but moreso because I know how friendly the Home Of Poi community is world wide, and its something I would love to experience.
Los Angeles or San Francisco
Vancouver
Calgary
Montreal
Buffalo
Denver
Las Vegas
There will probably be other places that I will come through so my trip isn't just specific to these places, although they are what I would like to see.
I already know someone in London Ontario that I will be spending a fair bit of time with, and we are doing Toronto and Detroit.
Now I'm not necessarily looking for a place to stay, more so someone that could just show me how to have fun in their corner of the world
Please leave a message here if there is anything else you want to know about me or just anything to do with this trip whatsoever, I would love to hear from you.
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master of disaster
3,354 posts
Location: New York, USA
master of disaster
3,354 posts
Location: New York, USA
Posted:
you're coming to the US and not coming to NYC?
you're coming to the US and not coming to NYC?
kyrian: I've felt your finger connect with me many times
lou kitten: sneaky little meatball..
ezz: please corrupt me more
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38 posts
Location: Melbourne, Vic
38 posts
Location: Melbourne, Vic
Posted:
I haven't really put that much thought into staying in New York I was thinking more of a day trip kinda thing, I guess its something that I need to see, but yeah, as I said this is all up in the air, I'm just trying to figure things out at the moment.
So was that just a OMG u freak post, or if I come to NY would you be happy to give me a little tour
I haven't really put that much thought into staying in New York I was thinking more of a day trip kinda thing, I guess its something that I need to see, but yeah, as I said this is all up in the air, I'm just trying to figure things out at the moment.
So was that just a OMG u freak post, or if I come to NY would you be happy to give me a little tour
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wandering thru the woods of WI
3,556 posts
Location: Wisconsin, USA
wandering thru the woods of WI
3,556 posts
Location: Wisconsin, USA
Posted:
more midwest stuff
more midwest stuff
Faith
Nay, whatever comes one hour was sunlit and the most high gods may not make boast of any better thing than to have watched that hour as it passed
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master of disaster
3,354 posts
Location: New York, USA
master of disaster
3,354 posts
Location: New York, USA
Posted:
re avz: bitta both innit
re avz: bitta both innit
kyrian: I've felt your finger connect with me many times
lou kitten: sneaky little meatball..
ezz: please corrupt me more
My mother advises not to stand on the dryer whilst drunk
43 posts
Location: 20,000 LEAGUES UNDER THE SEA
43 posts
Location: 20,000 LEAGUES UNDER THE SEA
Posted:
I won't be in Calgary in the winter (yay, africa!) but I can say that calgary does have a good community of spinners (check out the canada forum, calgarians seem to be dominating these days) & couchsurfers ( https://www.couchsurfing.com/group.html?gid=1415 )which are always happy to help show strangers around....or at least take them to a pub...haha....
I won't be in Calgary in the winter (yay, africa!) but I can say that calgary does have a good community of spinners (check out the canada forum, calgarians seem to be dominating these days) & couchsurfers ( https://www.couchsurfing.com/group.html?gid=1415 )which are always happy to help show strangers around....or at least take them to a pub...haha....
member
38 posts
Location: Melbourne, Vic
38 posts
Location: Melbourne, Vic
Posted:
Faithinfire, what do you mean by more midwest stuff, got to remember that I don't understand what all these classifications really mean
fNi: Thank you very much, I'll let you know what my plans are, and let you know if I intend on staying in New York, I thinks its something I really need to see, but don't know if its worth staying there for, if you get me :S
Sassy: TYVM for the info and I'll go have a squiz there and see what people have to say, do you know people that do the couch surfing thing or you have just heard of it or what, gimme the info please?
Much appreciated from you all, hope to hear from you and more people soon!!!
Faithinfire, what do you mean by more midwest stuff, got to remember that I don't understand what all these classifications really mean
fNi: Thank you very much, I'll let you know what my plans are, and let you know if I intend on staying in New York, I thinks its something I really need to see, but don't know if its worth staying there for, if you get me :S
Sassy: TYVM for the info and I'll go have a squiz there and see what people have to say, do you know people that do the couch surfing thing or you have just heard of it or what, gimme the info please?
Much appreciated from you all, hope to hear from you and more people soon!!!
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Doesn't play well with others...
187 posts
Location: CANADA
Doesn't play well with others...
187 posts
Location: CANADA
Posted:
I'm in Calgary...I'll be here well, forever. Hoping to have a couple roommates by September, but if I don't have a room, I definately have a couch with your name on it.
I'm in Calgary...I'll be here well, forever. Hoping to have a couple roommates by September, but if I don't have a room, I definately have a couch with your name on it.
I smile because I have no idea what is going on...
My mother advises not to stand on the dryer whilst drunk
43 posts
Location: 20,000 LEAGUES UNDER THE SEA
43 posts
Location: 20,000 LEAGUES UNDER THE SEA
Posted:
Avz,
I've done a bit of couchsurfing, just fell into it while hitching. I'm a memeber on the calgary forum (though, really not the most active one, I'm a hermit what can I say). From the meet-ups I've gone to though, there are some really interesting people in the CS community. If you got any questions about it-don't be afraid to email me-i think my address is on the profile
Another thing to check out if it so pleases:
Velocity Motion Werks Circus Studio
Since there's not much spinning in Calgary in the cold-they welcome poi, and I've gone with my staff to the juggle jams
...some other fun props there to...fun shows..though there are proably many more interesting circus schools in the world-this is the only one in calgary....and I think it does well....
Avz,
I've done a bit of couchsurfing, just fell into it while hitching. I'm a memeber on the calgary forum (though, really not the most active one, I'm a hermit what can I say). From the meet-ups I've gone to though, there are some really interesting people in the CS community. If you got any questions about it-don't be afraid to email me-i think my address is on the profile
Another thing to check out if it so pleases:
Velocity Motion Werks Circus Studio
Since there's not much spinning in Calgary in the cold-they welcome poi, and I've gone with my staff to the juggle jams
...some other fun props there to...fun shows..though there are proably many more interesting circus schools in the world-this is the only one in calgary....and I think it does well.... BRONZE Member
wandering thru the woods of WI
3,556 posts
Location: Wisconsin, USA
wandering thru the woods of WI
3,556 posts
Location: Wisconsin, USA
Posted:
Mid·west (md-wst) KEY or Middle West
A region of the north-central United States around the Great Lakes and the upper Mississippi Valley. It is generally considered to include Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, Missouri, Kansas, and Nebraska. The area is known for its rich farmlands and highly industrialized centers
Milwaukee, Wisconsin things to do
Milwaukee Public Museum (mpm.edu)
Milwaukee Art Museum (mam.org)
Milwaukee County Zoo (milwaukeezoo.org)
Mitchell Park Conservatory (www.uwm.edu/Dept/Biology/domes)
Summerfest (https://www.summerfest.com/)
International Clown Hall of Fame
Then of course we have Chicago and the fantasitic Chicago Art Museum and the Shedd Aquarium, St. Louis with the Arch, Minneapolis (well, I don't know that much about it)
I think that South Dakota is midwest area and Mt Rushmore is there, and then, you'll be close to Denver. And if you have time and want to see something really cheesy you can stop by Wall Drug (walldrug.com)
And of course there is the Black Hills themselves
See there is a lot to do
Mid·west (md-wst) KEY or Middle West
A region of the north-central United States around the Great Lakes and the upper Mississippi Valley. It is generally considered to include Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, Missouri, Kansas, and Nebraska. The area is known for its rich farmlands and highly industrialized centers
Milwaukee, Wisconsin things to do
Milwaukee Public Museum (mpm.edu)
Milwaukee Art Museum (mam.org)
Milwaukee County Zoo (milwaukeezoo.org)
Mitchell Park Conservatory (www.uwm.edu/Dept/Biology/domes)
Summerfest (https://www.summerfest.com/)
International Clown Hall of Fame
Then of course we have Chicago and the fantasitic Chicago Art Museum and the Shedd Aquarium, St. Louis with the Arch, Minneapolis (well, I don't know that much about it)
I think that South Dakota is midwest area and Mt Rushmore is there, and then, you'll be close to Denver. And if you have time and want to see something really cheesy you can stop by Wall Drug (walldrug.com)
And of course there is the Black Hills themselves
See there is a lot to do
Faith
Nay, whatever comes one hour was sunlit and the most high gods may not make boast of any better thing than to have watched that hour as it passed
member
38 posts
Location: Melbourne, Vic
38 posts
Location: Melbourne, Vic
Posted:
Wow thanks for the replies again
Faith: I understand that its probaly an awesome area to visit, and each city/state has soemthing to offer but on the short time frame I'm going over there for I gotta try and see what I want to see on a small budget so I will miss out on alot of the area, which is kind of a shame. I don't know if I will get a chance to see all of that stuff, but thank you for the information anyway.
Blayze: Thank you very much for the offer, I'll try to let you know what dates I'll be around there and if you are still happy to help me out then just let me know.
Sassy: Cheers for the info again, I'm not sure how much I will be able to do in the short time I'm there!!! But all this info is good to know so I never have a dull moment over there
Wow thanks for the replies again
Faith: I understand that its probaly an awesome area to visit, and each city/state has soemthing to offer but on the short time frame I'm going over there for I gotta try and see what I want to see on a small budget so I will miss out on alot of the area, which is kind of a shame. I don't know if I will get a chance to see all of that stuff, but thank you for the information anyway.
Blayze: Thank you very much for the offer, I'll try to let you know what dates I'll be around there and if you are still happy to help me out then just let me know.
Sassy: Cheers for the info again, I'm not sure how much I will be able to do in the short time I'm there!!! But all this info is good to know so I never have a dull moment over there
BRONZE Member
wandering thru the woods of WI
3,556 posts
Location: Wisconsin, USA
wandering thru the woods of WI
3,556 posts
Location: Wisconsin, USA
Posted:
*sigh*
*sings* i'm lonely...oh, so lonely
oh well
*sigh*
*sings* i'm lonely...oh, so lonely
oh well
Faith
Nay, whatever comes one hour was sunlit and the most high gods may not make boast of any better thing than to have watched that hour as it passed
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Shirt-Cocker Extraordinaire
47 posts
Location: Colorado, USA
Shirt-Cocker Extraordinaire
47 posts
Location: Colorado, USA
Posted:
Denver eh? I'll be in Denver around that time, definately hit me up! BTW you'll love it here, just remember to dress warm, and if you ski/snowboard, Copper Mountain is one of the best
Denver eh? I'll be in Denver around that time, definately hit me up! BTW you'll love it here, just remember to dress warm, and if you ski/snowboard, Copper Mountain is one of the best
member
38 posts
Location: Melbourne, Vic
38 posts
Location: Melbourne, Vic
Posted:
Oooo nice thank you for the tip, Yeah I'm thinking of dropping by through there but not certain yet, I'm a massive Avalanche fan, thats where the name comes from so I'd love to see a game.
To be honest I think I would love snowboarding but have never really been able to try it, no snow here and just never got around to going somewhere where it is.
Oooo nice thank you for the tip, Yeah I'm thinking of dropping by through there but not certain yet, I'm a massive Avalanche fan, thats where the name comes from so I'd love to see a game.
To be honest I think I would love snowboarding but have never really been able to try it, no snow here and just never got around to going somewhere where it is.
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QuackerJack
1,927 posts
Location: over your left shoulder, Australia
QuackerJack
1,927 posts
Location: over your left shoulder, Australia
Posted:
You gonna come visit me when I'm working in the mountains all winter?!
You gonna come visit me when I'm working in the mountains all winter?!
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