Forums > Events, Performances and Gatherings > HOP Day '03 - Halifax, NS
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Location: St. John's, Newfoundland.
Ok, so now that i know Dawn wants to do some sort of gathering for HOP day i figured i'd start up a thread for us to make plans... and lets hope the fire ban is lifted... So... where do you guys wanna do this?
Ladies and gentlemen, this is not a trick, this is a stunt. The difference between a stunt and a trick is that a trick is something that tricks or fools the audience, a stunt is something that only an idiot would do -Ivan, Ash Circle, 10/04/03
141 posts
Location: Halifax
Yeah, sure, if it's a Sunday, which I think it is, I'll be no problem for me. But then again, I am always subject to getting volun-told to do something at the last minute >.<'
As for where? The commons? Oh, wait, we need electricity, don't we?
... Actually, the stage were we normally go with the wave is in tact, and open to the public. Anyone wanna freeze their asses down there?
I like orange.And don't take my cookies.
233 posts
Location: St. John's, Newfoundland.
Anytime, unless plans are made, on new years eve i wanna spin on the dartmouth waterfront.. so yes, i'll freeze my ass off.
Ladies and gentlemen, this is not a trick, this is a stunt. The difference between a stunt and a trick is that a trick is something that tricks or fools the audience, a stunt is something that only an idiot would do -Ivan, Ash Circle, 10/04/03
Cinnamon Girl
191 posts
Location: Hfx, NS, Canada
We don't really need electricity since my stereo has batteries, but if we wanted to use mine and dawn's "cold fire" lamps then we'd need an outlet. Then again, there's plugs on the outside of the Pavilion, so I'm all up for the commons.
Actually, I've been scheming something for a while. HOP day is the perfect setting! See, poi is sperading like a freaking plague here, though unfortunately I've noticed that the majority of new spinners basically care nothing about technique and all they wanna do is light sh*t on fire. Now, if some just wants to burn things that's there deal, but what I reeeeeally want to do is teach people proper fire safety. Show them how to build safe fire heads, chains and other equipment as well as the stuff you need to be safe etc etc. I was kinda thinking of making a gathering someting like a "live version" of Home of Poi, for those who haven't had the chance or taken the time to thouroughly check out the site. Not that it would just be safety lectures, since that's not all this is about. We could share experience, trade tricks and techniques with others.
And have s'mores!
P*L*U*R
233 posts
Location: St. John's, Newfoundland.
And i'll burn myself to demonstrate both what not to do and proper burn treatment
Ladies and gentlemen, this is not a trick, this is a stunt. The difference between a stunt and a trick is that a trick is something that tricks or fools the audience, a stunt is something that only an idiot would do -Ivan, Ash Circle, 10/04/03
103 posts
Location: Halifax, N.S
So what does everyone think? We could even use it to build a little publicity for the for the Hallowe'en show, if that's actually going on
some will understand. -buddah
22 posts
Location: Dartmouth, Nova Scotia
If I can make it, can I do some sledgy?
A feeling that sears my soul,One that burns my mindIt grips my heartAnd breaks my bodyNot madnessOr fearBut one of warmthFor my essenceHas been preservedWithin the golden sanctionOf your heartInsanityDarkness Embrace
233 posts
Location: St. John's, Newfoundland.
Definately, but i don't want to make hop day into a organized preformance... I'm going to make my double wicks before that day aswell. I started this thread so i'm gonna take it into my hands to say.. ahem... although this is Home of Poi day it is not strictly poi... All busker related preformance arts are encouraged and anything else you wanna bring, music... gee-tar... bongos... go ahead... but we gotta set a location...
Ladies and gentlemen, this is not a trick, this is a stunt. The difference between a stunt and a trick is that a trick is something that tricks or fools the audience, a stunt is something that only an idiot would do -Ivan, Ash Circle, 10/04/03
Cinnamon Girl
191 posts
Location: Hfx, NS, Canada
I think either the Halifax or Dartmouth common would work. And are we actually going to perform? That's news to me
P*L*U*R
233 posts
Location: St. John's, Newfoundland.
no, we arn't preforming.. thats what i was saying... now if we just so happened to get an audience it'd be cool to show them a little something... but as i said, i'm not planning on it. This is a day for us.. not them
Ladies and gentlemen, this is not a trick, this is a stunt. The difference between a stunt and a trick is that a trick is something that tricks or fools the audience, a stunt is something that only an idiot would do -Ivan, Ash Circle, 10/04/03
165 posts
Location: Halifax, NS
did i really say that?
thats right i look like an albino ape that has had a bad day.. go ahead say something stupid... i dare ya !
233 posts
Location: St. John's, Newfoundland.
yep, more or less. it was that show in victoria park just last weekend
Ladies and gentlemen, this is not a trick, this is a stunt. The difference between a stunt and a trick is that a trick is something that tricks or fools the audience, a stunt is something that only an idiot would do -Ivan, Ash Circle, 10/04/03
165 posts
Location: Halifax, NS
well good for me ...
fire ban still on effect they say it may last thru to november
thats right i look like an albino ape that has had a bad day.. go ahead say something stupid... i dare ya !
233 posts
Location: St. John's, Newfoundland.
ack! oh god no! Who has a secluded backyard we can hide in from the cops/parkpolice in?
Ladies and gentlemen, this is not a trick, this is a stunt. The difference between a stunt and a trick is that a trick is something that tricks or fools the audience, a stunt is something that only an idiot would do -Ivan, Ash Circle, 10/04/03
141 posts
Location: Halifax
Not me, unfortunately... And more bad news from me... Erm, long story short, I've been grounded for a month. No poi, no friends, no Hallowe'en. Nothing other than school, and what my parents pay for. So, I've screwed myself over.
But still, you guys should figure something out! At least you all could have fun I'll do some spinning on my own on the 26th, I suppose...
I like orange.And don't take my cookies.
Cinnamon Girl
191 posts
Location: Hfx, NS, Canada
Yeah, about what Ivan was saying, I contacted the city the other day with some questions about the ban and such, and they just emailed me back saying they forwarded my letter to the fire department. I worried!>.<
The only by-law I found on their website about fire was about an open air fire ban that's been in effect since May 6th.
P*L*U*R
233 posts
Location: St. John's, Newfoundland.
Hrmm.. lets see what they send back...
Ladies and gentlemen, this is not a trick, this is a stunt. The difference between a stunt and a trick is that a trick is something that tricks or fools the audience, a stunt is something that only an idiot would do -Ivan, Ash Circle, 10/04/03
103 posts
Location: Halifax, N.S
what about people intrested in learning poi, can we bring them cause this is the sort of thing my brother would love.
demios let us know about the e-mail as soon as possible.
some will understand. -buddah
233 posts
Location: St. John's, Newfoundland.
I've booked the day off work. I'm going to go out on a limb and say we are inviting people who want to learn to this thing... Shall i inform the people from my school? The one's who are discussed in the "Does this bother you" thread.
Ladies and gentlemen, this is not a trick, this is a stunt. The difference between a stunt and a trick is that a trick is something that tricks or fools the audience, a stunt is something that only an idiot would do -Ivan, Ash Circle, 10/04/03
Cinnamon Girl
191 posts
Location: Hfx, NS, Canada
Absolutely! Actually, I had them in mind when I was tlkaing about teaching the fire safety and such, since they're the one who just want to light sh*t on fire! Actually, Alyssa is righ there and she also wants to come. I say all prospective poi-ers are welcome!
P*L*U*R
233 posts
Location: St. John's, Newfoundland.
Ok, i'll let them know... Now.. Location... what are we thinking? Halifax Commons? you mentioned dartmouth commons? are there any other places we could do this?
Hope that email comes soon.
Ladies and gentlemen, this is not a trick, this is a stunt. The difference between a stunt and a trick is that a trick is something that tricks or fools the audience, a stunt is something that only an idiot would do -Ivan, Ash Circle, 10/04/03
103 posts
Location: Halifax, N.S
did we rule out the halifax waterfront?
i think if this year works out*knocks on wood*
we should do the whole 9 yards next year with advertising and everything.
some will understand. -buddah
103 posts
Location: Halifax, N.S
another thought what about the library on spring garden theres plenty of room. it always has people around and it is close to food,drinks,washrooms.ect.
some will understand. -buddah
Cinnamon Girl
191 posts
Location: Hfx, NS, Canada
My only concerns with the waterfront are that it's helluvalot colder there then pretty much anywhere else in the city, plus it's dirty and smelly!>.< I think if we're expecting a big group it should be a place with lots of space so people can sit and spin comfortably. So far, I'm hoping for Halifax commons, but maybe I'm just being biased since I live like, two minutes from there.
I got two e-mails in my inbox today, however both were asking me for my phone number so they could talk to me personaly. I don't know whether I should be happy because they're doing a good job to inform me directly or worried that they'll slap a fine on me for fire spinning so long!
If we want, we could do some makeshift advertising this year, I don't see how it would hurt. There could be a lone spinner out there somewhere that none of us knows personaly!
P*L*U*R
233 posts
Location: St. John's, Newfoundland.
I would be up for the halifax commons. The thing i don't like to much about the libary is that there's a bunch of dirty punks that hang around there around then. Plus i think theres more of a chance we'd get in trouble in front of the libary in comparison to the common.
Ladies and gentlemen, this is not a trick, this is a stunt. The difference between a stunt and a trick is that a trick is something that tricks or fools the audience, a stunt is something that only an idiot would do -Ivan, Ash Circle, 10/04/03
74 posts
Location: Kamloops, BC
DarkDevil as a suggestion which might not be possible right away, but for next year. . . aquire a burning permit for your Fire Spinning group. . .keeps the cops off of you--especially if you have a set place (like in a park) where you'll set up all the time. . .
We've had to do that over in BC cause of troubles with the police being a pain. . .
Cinnamon Girl
191 posts
Location: Hfx, NS, Canada
Actually, I've done some research on this and there's only a temporary fire ban and the city will be contacting me shortly with the details on when it will be over. Ordinarily, one doesn't need a permit at all to busk with fire here in good old Hali, but because the huricane left so much dead wood and stuff on the streets they're deeming it unsafe to have open air fires. Normally the cops just stroll by and make some comment like "are you guys as good as ash circle yet?"
P*L*U*R
233 posts
Location: St. John's, Newfoundland.
Deimo's is right... we usually don't have problems. Even during the fireban, me, deimos, blaize and cerberus spun for a few hours at grand parade... no troubles.. the troubles came when Rick and Ivan did a big show down by Victoria Park... the cops protrol there alot more often. Strange though.. we were right infront of town hall.
Anyway.. as for actually getting a permit.. I'm moving to Newfoundland next summer for University (yup, sorry Halifax spinners.. i've only got 9 more months with you all...) So once i move there i'm going to look into getting a fire permit for myself.
Ladies and gentlemen, this is not a trick, this is a stunt. The difference between a stunt and a trick is that a trick is something that tricks or fools the audience, a stunt is something that only an idiot would do -Ivan, Ash Circle, 10/04/03
103 posts
Location: Halifax, N.S
only a few days left till sunday so where is the place to go sunday?
some will understand. -buddah
103 posts
Location: Halifax, N.S
fire ban lifted!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
some will understand. -buddah
233 posts
Location: St. John's, Newfoundland.
Yes, i read this... but i also learned a few things... something about the urban core being a fire free zone...
heres the press release.
Ladies and gentlemen, this is not a trick, this is a stunt. The difference between a stunt and a trick is that a trick is something that tricks or fools the audience, a stunt is something that only an idiot would do -Ivan, Ash Circle, 10/04/03
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