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Login/Join to ParticipateTosser
1,712 posts
Location: Bristol,UK
September 13-21 '08
More info here:
https://www.bristoljuggcon.datacomms.net/
Couldn't see a thread for this years so I've started one
I've just booked my holiday
Momma Bear
4,525 posts
Location: Telford, Shrops, United Kingdom
Written by :Motley
I was hoping for Len huggage
i bet you were!! 
Hoppers are angels who lift us to our feet when our wings have trouble remembering how to fly.
veteran
1,228 posts
Location: on the wrong planet, United Kingdom
I hope to be there again, practicing drunken poi on the nice soft grass.
for inspiration. (Starts properly at around 3:00)
You aren't thinking or really existing unless you're willing to risk even your own sanity in the judgment of your existence.
Green peppers, lime pickle and whole-grain mustard = best sandwich filling.
old hand
784 posts
Location: Bristol, United Kingdom
Written by :Motley
Aww no I won't be there on the second saturday as I have to go to a wedding, I was hoping for Len huggage
S'ok I will be popping in on at least one other occasion I expect. I'm only 20 mins away, it would be daft not to really
XLenX
Devoted although mostly absent owner of the 1, the original... Asena
114 posts
Location: Oxford
I just got the week of for Bristol...
Can't wait really!!!
See you guys there!!!!!!!!! So happy!!!
I had to beat him to death with his own shoes... but that's another story all together.
Tosser
1,712 posts
Location: Bristol,UK
I should be there from the Monday
HoP's Barman. Trapped aged 6 months
4,437 posts
Location: Staines, United Kingdom
I'm really looking forward to this
Len I got a spare tent if you need it, can't guarantee how waterproof it is though
An eye for an eye only ends up making the whole world blind
Give a man a fish and he'll eat 4 a day hit a man with a brick and you can have all his fish and his wife
"Will's to pretty for prison" - Simian
Momma Bear
4,525 posts
Location: Telford, Shrops, United Kingdom
I'm gonna get a new smaller tent, just went camping in Swanage and my big tent was just collapsing all over the place in the wind!
Plus, I hate asking people to help me set it up when I know they'd rather not set up a massive, annoying tent!
Hoppers are angels who lift us to our feet when our wings have trouble remembering how to fly.
old hand
904 posts
Location: India/Bristol
I think the taking down is more of an issue!
See ya'll there - SSOOOOOOO looking forward to this!
Feel the Flame
Phirenix
1 + 1 = 3
3,540 posts
Location: Bristol UK
Bristol: I needs one.
Empty your mind. Be formless, Shapeless, like Water.
Put Water into a cup, it becomes the cup, put water into a bottle, it becomes the bottle, put water into a teapot, it becomes the teapot.
Water can flow, or it can Crash.
Be Water My Friend.
There Is No Spoon
68 posts
Location: Brighton, United Kingdom
Does anyone know whether it usually sells out? Cos I'm scrimpin for my ticket, gonna get it as soon as pos but I'm worried! Would be gutted to miss them...
Three years of my life that took. And I get; "... nice."
addict
434 posts
Location: UK
Zazie I emailed them and they said not to book and just to turn up on the day and pay, so you should be fine
Was a bit odd since the website seems to suggest you have to put down a deposit but heyMotley
discoverer of phat and poigling
292 posts
Location: North London.. England
am looking to take a 1 night only bring a bottle chill out bar type thing on thurs night... if i can get the time off and if i have the energy...
kev
its all about the fun fun fun fun and more fun...
old hand
904 posts
Location: India/Bristol
WWWwwwwwhhhhattttttt????????
is this IF that you talk of Kev - there is no if, only a question of how long
as Yoda wouldnt say
Bring a bottle you say - im withya
BringitON
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Phirenix
1 + 1 = 3
3,540 posts
Location: Bristol UK
Oh for sure, Kev... Bristol needs at least one Spinning@ bar night
Wouldn't feel like bristol, otherwise...
Empty your mind. Be formless, Shapeless, like Water.
Put Water into a cup, it becomes the cup, put water into a bottle, it becomes the bottle, put water into a teapot, it becomes the teapot.
Water can flow, or it can Crash.
Be Water My Friend.
114 posts
Location: Oxford
I think after having me bringing you mirrors in the London underground... you have to do it!!
I am still waiting for this non alcoholic cocktail...
I had to beat him to death with his own shoes... but that's another story all together.
HoP's Barman. Trapped aged 6 months
4,437 posts
Location: Staines, United Kingdom
I shall try and not consume alcohol at all over Bristol...wonder how long that'll last!
An eye for an eye only ends up making the whole world blind
Give a man a fish and he'll eat 4 a day hit a man with a brick and you can have all his fish and his wife
"Will's to pretty for prison" - Simian
There Is No Spoon
68 posts
Location: Brighton, United Kingdom
Cheers Motley!
Anyone got any info on workshops/generally what's gwanin? Whether you're teaching or otherwise... not much info on the website.
Three years of my life that took. And I get; "... nice."
1 + 1 = 3
3,540 posts
Location: Bristol UK
Will, That all depends on what day you get there...
like, if you got there saturday, I'd give you until saturday night. if you arrived on Sunday, I'd give you until sunday night. If you arrived Saturday night, I'd give you until saturday night
Zazie: Bristol is more of a chilling out juggling convention than a structured, action packed one. people tend to trickshare rather organise workshops, but a few do end up happening nonetheless. all this is decided as near the time as possible, like five minutes before
As for what's going on, generally lots of drunken silliness, some backgammon, some chilling with friends, ping and pong, and if you feel so inclined, some juggling
Bristol makes everyone slack, and rather than commit to running a workshop, people would much rather have fun in the sunshine...Oh, and the show. there's no one billed, because there's no one booked. you go to the festival, and if you feel like performing, you let the right people know, and you're in the show.
no one puts any pressure on anyone to do ANYTHING during this festival.And I owe you one pillow fight.
Empty your mind. Be formless, Shapeless, like Water.
Put Water into a cup, it becomes the cup, put water into a bottle, it becomes the bottle, put water into a teapot, it becomes the teapot.
Water can flow, or it can Crash.
Be Water My Friend.
There Is No Spoon
68 posts
Location: Brighton, United Kingdom
Haha. Cool.
Well that's all very well Ed but I hope you got some of them indestructable-bendy-glasses... and an anti-pillow-with-hidden-brick device... I mean... what? Oh. Erm...
Prepare for some serious pwnage.
Three years of my life that took. And I get; "... nice."
old hand
904 posts
Location: India/Bristol
Im not sure its QUITE as layed back as all that.....no actually it pretty much is!!
There are workshops run, theres a board for each days ones. They are generally put together the day before, there are certainly additions that same day and there is ALOT taught/learnt through skill share and just watching, jaw dragging on the floor at any time of the day/night.
There is a list on the notice board for workshops offered/wanted which you can add to.
The show doesnt have booked performers, but its not quite as easy as 'if you want to be in youre in' - There is a certain level of quaility! Indeed the BJC show is usually excellent - well worth the entry....oh its free!! oh yeah!
All in all - its the best Juggling convention in the world - and ive been to a few - Youre guarenteed to have a wonderfull time, party hard and learn heaps too - well probably one or the other!! or both...maybe
Feel the Flame
Phirenix
114 posts
Location: Oxford
Hahaha! Ed you are really looking foward this one eh? You descrived it so perfect, like the perfec hollyday!
Well it will soon arrive and we will lye in the sun (hopefully) together... ah and i managed to asolate the body from the head... i mean to move the body without the head... its so funny! you have to teach me more stuff!
Lots of kisses!!!!
Guys!!! I miss you!!!!!!!!
I had to beat him to death with his own shoes... but that's another story all together.
Pooh-Bah
1,750 posts
Location: london, United Kingdom
Now how many days shall I take off work...
Never assume
Always Acknowledge
There Is No Spoon
68 posts
Location: Brighton, United Kingdom
Couple more Bristol noob questions... when does it finish - is it worth staying for the sunday night? And are there shops closeby for foods and such? And why the HELL is indigo in the rainbow?
Three years of my life that took. And I get; "... nice."
enthusiast
372 posts
Location: Paris, United Kingdom
Does anyone plan on driving from Bristol to Clonakilty and back again?
You can spend hours playing with minutes!
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Still wiggling
5,967 posts
Location: Belfast, Northern Ireland (UK)
Good plan that man
See youse all in Clonakilty
x
Getting to the other side
1 + 1 = 3
3,540 posts
Location: Bristol UK
Jem: I recommend taking five days holiday... (I'm guessing you get weekends off...)
Zazie: There's an Asda pretty close by which people go to for foods, or the cafe onsite.
As for the sunday night, I missed it last year and was gutted. The last weekend is always the best.
I always thought of indigo as blue...
As for Clon, I'm not going anymore.
Too much stuff to do. Empty your mind. Be formless, Shapeless, like Water.
Put Water into a cup, it becomes the cup, put water into a bottle, it becomes the bottle, put water into a teapot, it becomes the teapot.
Water can flow, or it can Crash.
Be Water My Friend.
Mistress of Pink...Multicoloured
6,140 posts
Location: Over There, United Kingdom
Boo stupid student starting at the same bloody time as bristol..
for the first time in years, I can't go the whole time
BUT
I shall be there the 1st and last weekends. Not sure if I can get a day off as our stupid 1st year students start. I'm going to petition the Course Director to put back the start date next year to not clash with the best week of my year.
Never pick up a duck in a dungeon...
5,300 posts
Location: everywhere
Originally Posted By: Look_This_Changes
I always thought of indigo as blue...
grrrr.
i will be there for the week, and the friday night. wooh!
Holistic Spinner (I hope)
Momma Bear
4,525 posts
Location: Telford, Shrops, United Kingdom
I don't think I can afford to go to all of it now, if anyone fancies taking me up on either Thursday or Friday that would be sweet!! xxx
Hoppers are angels who lift us to our feet when our wings have trouble remembering how to fly.
hehe, 'Member' huhuh
6,120 posts
Location: Behind you. With Jam
I'm coming. If I get the train to Bristol train station on Saturday 13th can anyone offer me a lift?
Haven't booked train tickets yet so still open to change...
"I used to want to change the world, now I just wanna leave the room with a little dignity..." - Lotus Weinstock
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