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9 posts
Location: Scotland
9 posts
Location: Scotland
Posted:
Ola! I'm new to this site but not totally 100% new to poi spinning. I dabbled a few years ago, learned a few basic moves but then sadly drifted away from that circle of friends (and the yard with spinning space) and so lapsed from the spinning.
I'm also a kiter - been flying kites for nearly 4 years, buggy racing for 3 - and when there's no wind the circus toys come out, hence the renewed interest. I have a mate who juggles fire sticks (well he tries to) and I've been thinking about investing in a set of firepoi for entertaining campsites.
Need to go back to basics and re-learn a few things though.
Now the answers to the questions ...
Name: Anne
Location: West of Scotland
Hometown: Dumbarton
Birthday (sign?): August (Leo)
Age: 27
Sex: Female
Occupation(s): Physics student, approaching 4th and final year
Favorite Food(s): Free
Favorite Color(s): Blue, purple
What is the wing speed of an unladen swallow? African or European swallow?
Toys: Lots of kites (mostly Raptor II's), very modded Libre V-Max buggy, poipoi poi with big bright supertangly tails, homemade glowstick poi that go FAR too fast, set of 3 bogstandard juggling balls. Also have a balance board (hahaha)
Hobbies other than the obvious: Kitebuggy racing
Education: Ongoing
Favorite Book(s): Anything by Terry Pratchett
Favorite Movie(s): Labyrinth
Godzilla vs. a Star Wars Star Destroyer. Who wins? Why? Star Wars destroyer cos it's bigger.
Favorite TV show(s): Dr Who
Plans for life in general: (i.e. what you want to do when you grow up): Have fun,love people, be happy.
Do you think these pants make my butt look too big? No, that's just your butt.
Favorie ice cream flavor(s): Vanilla with rasberry sauce and a chocolate flake
Marmite, Vegemite, or Nutella?* Nutella!!
Ola! I'm new to this site but not totally 100% new to poi spinning. I dabbled a few years ago, learned a few basic moves but then sadly drifted away from that circle of friends (and the yard with spinning space) and so lapsed from the spinning.
I'm also a kiter - been flying kites for nearly 4 years, buggy racing for 3 - and when there's no wind the circus toys come out, hence the renewed interest. I have a mate who juggles fire sticks (well he tries to) and I've been thinking about investing in a set of firepoi for entertaining campsites.
Need to go back to basics and re-learn a few things though.
Now the answers to the questions ...
Name: Anne
Location: West of Scotland
Hometown: Dumbarton
Birthday (sign?): August (Leo)
Age: 27
Sex: Female
Occupation(s): Physics student, approaching 4th and final year
Favorite Food(s): Free
Favorite Color(s): Blue, purple
What is the wing speed of an unladen swallow? African or European swallow?
Toys: Lots of kites (mostly Raptor II's), very modded Libre V-Max buggy, poipoi poi with big bright supertangly tails, homemade glowstick poi that go FAR too fast, set of 3 bogstandard juggling balls. Also have a balance board (hahaha)
Hobbies other than the obvious: Kitebuggy racing
Education: Ongoing
Favorite Book(s): Anything by Terry Pratchett
Favorite Movie(s): Labyrinth
Godzilla vs. a Star Wars Star Destroyer. Who wins? Why? Star Wars destroyer cos it's bigger.
Favorite TV show(s): Dr Who
Plans for life in general: (i.e. what you want to do when you grow up): Have fun,love people, be happy.
Do you think these pants make my butt look too big? No, that's just your butt.
Favorie ice cream flavor(s): Vanilla with rasberry sauce and a chocolate flake
Marmite, Vegemite, or Nutella?* Nutella!!
Better to risk breaking your neck than to never look up at the sky
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Cooler than bubblegum!
2,501 posts
Location: Dallas, Texas, USA
Cooler than bubblegum!
2,501 posts
Location: Dallas, Texas, USA
Posted:
Welcome to HoP KB Anne! Since you have chosen the correct answer for the last question we will let you burn anything in the room! And have a go at Acsilith's popcorn he is not here to ward it.
Welcome to HoP KB Anne! Since you have chosen the correct answer for the last question we will let you burn anything in the room! And have a go at Acsilith's popcorn he is not here to ward it.
The popcorn extends life... The popcorn expands consciousness...
stranger
9 posts
Location: Scotland
9 posts
Location: Scotland
Posted:
Yay thanks
Forgot to mention I can do butterfly, thread the needle, split time hip reels and forwards 3-beat weave. All only in one direction though. I used to know more but lost in the mists of time.
The backwards/reverse weave is my nemesis!
I'm at Strathclyde Uni - although it's summer now so I won't be back til september - so if there's any spinners in/around Glasgow, give me a shout.
(and omg how expensive are monkeyfist poi? lol)
Yay thanks
Forgot to mention I can do butterfly, thread the needle, split time hip reels and forwards 3-beat weave. All only in one direction though. I used to know more but lost in the mists of time.
The backwards/reverse weave is my nemesis!
I'm at Strathclyde Uni - although it's summer now so I won't be back til september - so if there's any spinners in/around Glasgow, give me a shout.
(and omg how expensive are monkeyfist poi? lol)
Better to risk breaking your neck than to never look up at the sky
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Student of Life
32 posts
Location: Argenta Art District, NLR, USA
Student of Life
32 posts
Location: Argenta Art District, NLR, USA
Posted:
I know right? I want some monkey fists SO bad...but dang! Anyone know how to make them yourself? I have TONS of Kevlar
I know right? I want some monkey fists SO bad...but dang! Anyone know how to make them yourself? I have TONS of Kevlar
There is no strong performance without a little fanaticism in the performer.
BRONZE Member
Cooler than bubblegum!
2,501 posts
Location: Dallas, Texas, USA
Cooler than bubblegum!
2,501 posts
Location: Dallas, Texas, USA
Posted:
Look in learning on this HoP There is a nice lil thingy on how to make them.
Look in learning on this HoP
There is a nice lil thingy on how to make them. The popcorn extends life... The popcorn expands consciousness...
SILVER Member
Unofficial Chairperson of Squirrel Defense League
4,061 posts
Location: South Africa
Unofficial Chairperson of Squirrel Defense League
4,061 posts
Location: South Africa
Posted:
Welcome!
Good choice in reading material.
Welcome!
Good choice in reading material.
'We're all mad here. I'm mad, you're mad." [said the Cat.]
"How do you know I'm mad?" said Alice.
"You must be," said the Cat, "Or you wouldn't have come here."
- Lewis Carroll, Alice's Adventures In Wonderland
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Geek
1,261 posts
Location: Manchester, UK
Geek
1,261 posts
Location: Manchester, UK
Posted:
Another physics student
I'm about to start my second year at Salford.
I'm also 27 and will be 28 when I get back to start the next year.
Welcome to HoP!
Feel free to tap me up for geeky physicsy conversations
Another physics student
I'm about to start my second year at Salford.
I'm also 27 and will be 28 when I get back to start the next year.
Welcome to HoP!
Feel free to tap me up for geeky physicsy conversations
GOLD Member
Putting the "FUN" in fundamental since 1981
787 posts
Location: Dover, Delaware USA
Putting the "FUN" in fundamental since 1981
787 posts
Location: Dover, Delaware USA
Posted:
Originally Posted By: kitebuggy_Anne(and omg how expensive are monkeyfist poi? lol)
They are worth EVERY penny! If only I had started out with them... The only thing I feel dumb about in terms of dropping cash on a hobby, but now I'm a fire addict always itching to burn and begging for a spotter!!!
Welcome to HoP and I'm a firm monkey fist recommender!
Originally Posted By: kitebuggy_Anne(and omg how expensive are monkeyfist poi? lol)
They are worth EVERY penny! If only I had started out with them... The only thing I feel dumb about in terms of dropping cash on a hobby, but now I'm a fire addict always itching to burn and begging for a spotter!!!
Welcome to HoP and I'm a firm monkey fist recommender!
~Rock on!~
"As the pattern gets more intricate and subtle, being swept along is no longer enough"-Waking Life
(All you RLers this is epitome_of_lame *waves hello*)
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addict
474 posts
Location: Australia
addict
474 posts
Location: Australia
Posted:
Do you live close to Dumbarton Rocks?
Its a famous climbing area, supposed to have one of the hardest rock climbs in the UK there
EDITED_BY: WoodlandApple (1278843305)
EDIT_REASON: poor grammer
Do you live close to Dumbarton Rocks?
Its a famous climbing area, supposed to have one of the hardest rock climbs in the UK there
EDITED_BY: WoodlandApple (1278843305)
EDIT_REASON: poor grammer
sticks and stones my break my bones, but ski patrol will save me.
SILVER Member
Unofficial Chairperson of Squirrel Defense League
4,061 posts
Location: South Africa
Unofficial Chairperson of Squirrel Defense League
4,061 posts
Location: South Africa
Posted:
I *will* get a physics degree at some point. Geology is keeping me busy though.
I *will* get a physics degree at some point. Geology is keeping me busy though.
'We're all mad here. I'm mad, you're mad." [said the Cat.]
"How do you know I'm mad?" said Alice.
"You must be," said the Cat, "Or you wouldn't have come here."
- Lewis Carroll, Alice's Adventures In Wonderland
stranger
9 posts
Location: Scotland
9 posts
Location: Scotland
Posted:
Originally Posted By: WoodlandAppleDo you live close to Dumbarton Rocks?
Its a famous climbing area, supposed to have one of the hardest rock climbs in the UK there
Yeah I'm pretty close to the Rock. The cliffs on the western side (if I have my mental compass right) hold the serious climbing challenge. So serious I've never seen anyone climb them lol. There are some nice big boulders to play on too.
It's ancient volcanic rock and bits of it have been worn to a super smooth polished finish by generations of scramblers.
News on the monkeyfist front - my best friend bought me them for an early birthday present! Woohoo!
I suck at shoulder reels.
Originally Posted By: WoodlandAppleDo you live close to Dumbarton Rocks?
Its a famous climbing area, supposed to have one of the hardest rock climbs in the UK there
Yeah I'm pretty close to the Rock. The cliffs on the western side (if I have my mental compass right) hold the serious climbing challenge. So serious I've never seen anyone climb them lol. There are some nice big boulders to play on too.
It's ancient volcanic rock and bits of it have been worn to a super smooth polished finish by generations of scramblers.
News on the monkeyfist front - my best friend bought me them for an early birthday present!
Woohoo!I suck at shoulder reels.
Better to risk breaking your neck than to never look up at the sky
Familiar stranger giving out popcorn. (formerly Ascilith)
1,264 posts
Location: Lawrence, KS
1,264 posts
Location: Lawrence, KS
Posted:
good movie choice. welcome to Hop.
Popcorn rocks
good movie choice. welcome to Hop.
Popcorn rocks
Never take candy from strangers...... But popcorn is okay!
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