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Login/Join to ParticipateStar Trekker
1,733 posts
Location: Cheshire, United Kingdom
and I'm as nervous as if I'm walking into a bar full of strangers - so deep breath and here we go...
Just got into poi and i'm pretty crap but it's just such a buzz so gonna keep at it - who says you can't teach an old dog...
a good friend is getting married next august and she's told her mum I'll do fire! no pressure then.
I'm not v good at chat rooms n stuff, they scare me - in fact it's been 3 years since I last went on one but the guy who introduced me to poi is/was a HOPer so i reckon it's worth a try
dya know I was even worried about these fab little things I've seen on people's messages - right over my head i thought - and here they are on the screen - doh!
But now I can't get em on here aargh! 1 step forward, 1 step back.
Hopefully I'll look back on this and laugh in years to come!
EDITED_BY: Wild Child (1125059437)
'The last rays of crimson on the spindle tree as the cerise fruit splits and reveals its orange seeds in a gloriously clashing colour scheme no-one would ever dare to wear'
Euonymous Europeus
Super Gidg!!!!
8,506 posts
Location: Portland Oregon USA
*runs in*
*runs out* Growing old is mandatory; growing up is NOT.
Proud member of the HoP DPS.
Sanity is a highly overrated state of mind.
I'm normal ... it's everyone else that's crazy.
Gidg
Star Trekker
1,733 posts
Location: Cheshire, United Kingdom
Hey Gidg! How you doing? Hows your beadwork coming on?
'The last rays of crimson on the spindle tree as the cerise fruit splits and reveals its orange seeds in a gloriously clashing colour scheme no-one would ever dare to wear'
Euonymous Europeus
Super Gidg!!!!
8,506 posts
Location: Portland Oregon USA
Haven't done any bead work just lately. Working on a special project that's almost finished, then I'm planning on starting a monogram amulate bag. I'm missing my bead work right now.
How's things with you?
Growing old is mandatory; growing up is NOT.
Proud member of the HoP DPS.
Sanity is a highly overrated state of mind.
I'm normal ... it's everyone else that's crazy.
Gidg
Star Trekker
1,733 posts
Location: Cheshire, United Kingdom
Very busy - 6 weeks into new job and I'm project managing 2 big pieces of new business in, sorta hit the ground running. It's fun and after 5 months unemployed it's good to be back, but it's stretching me.
And balancing that with new man
and doing out my back bedroom is proving a challenge. But I'm happy so you find the energy don't you? 'The last rays of crimson on the spindle tree as the cerise fruit splits and reveals its orange seeds in a gloriously clashing colour scheme no-one would ever dare to wear'
Euonymous Europeus
Pooh-Bah
1,785 posts
Location: Bristol, United Kingdom
Written by: Wild Child
Sadly I can't go to Falmouth - work! Great for paying the bills but plays havoc with your social life
glad to hear that life is treating you so well
hopefully see you at some event somewhere soon!
Super Gidg!!!!
8,506 posts
Location: Portland Oregon USA
Having work is always a good thing, at least I've always thought so. It's all part of keeping the body and soul thing together.
You know sometimes I'm not even sure of where the energy DOES come from. I'm just glad that it's around when I really need it. Now stop grinning so bid, I'm going to have to pull my shades if the wattage get's any brighter. Funny what a guy in your life will do to it.
Growing old is mandatory; growing up is NOT.
Proud member of the HoP DPS.
Sanity is a highly overrated state of mind.
I'm normal ... it's everyone else that's crazy.
Gidg
Star Trekker
1,733 posts
Location: Cheshire, United Kingdom
Sure is - 5 years of singledom has sorted my head and my life out so I'm ready for a bit of TLC and I'm getting that in bucket loads
There's life in us old gels yet 
seriously tho, being single so long has made me so much more appreciative & my expectations are simpler - mind you I've gone thru the old menopause in that time to and it sure helps not having all those random hormones flying around
Better shut up before I gross out the kiddies conpletely 
'The last rays of crimson on the spindle tree as the cerise fruit splits and reveals its orange seeds in a gloriously clashing colour scheme no-one would ever dare to wear'
Euonymous Europeus
Carpal \'Tunnel
3,384 posts
Location: mancunian, United Kingdom
im not grossed out, but im not a kiddie
miss youwill i see you on sunday?
Disclaimer:im not responsible for what i say or do whether it be before,during and after drinking alcoholic substances (owned by BMVC).
Creater of Jenisms(TM)
Virginity like bubble,one prick all gone.
Super Gidg!!!!
8,506 posts
Location: Portland Oregon USA
Oh please, the way these kiddies talk? Let's just give them something to worry about.
There is another nice thing in that "after menopause" stage of life ... the likely hood of getting pregnant falls dramatically.
Growing old is mandatory; growing up is NOT.
Proud member of the HoP DPS.
Sanity is a highly overrated state of mind.
I'm normal ... it's everyone else that's crazy.
Gidg
Tantamount to fatuity
15,967 posts
Location: Down the road, United Kingdom
I'm sure there's a joke to be made here but i just can't think of it.
OK Elaine I've succumbed to your pestering. You driving on Sunday?
Meh
Star Trekker
1,733 posts
Location: Cheshire, United Kingdom
Sure am hun - pick you up about 2.30?
Yup Jen will be there
Gidg, it's more about losing that longing for kids with me - a blessed release!
'The last rays of crimson on the spindle tree as the cerise fruit splits and reveals its orange seeds in a gloriously clashing colour scheme no-one would ever dare to wear'
Euonymous Europeus
Tantamount to fatuity
15,967 posts
Location: Down the road, United Kingdom
two thirty?
You mean i have to get up in the afternoon?The early afternoon?
Meh
Super Gidg!!!!
8,506 posts
Location: Portland Oregon USA
Yes Cantus, even you can get up before 5 in the afternoon.
Growing old is mandatory; growing up is NOT.
Proud member of the HoP DPS.
Sanity is a highly overrated state of mind.
I'm normal ... it's everyone else that's crazy.
Gidg
Star Trekker
1,733 posts
Location: Cheshire, United Kingdom
OK OK I concede - how does 3.15 grab you?
Insomnia is not a good enough excuse for lazienss
'The last rays of crimson on the spindle tree as the cerise fruit splits and reveals its orange seeds in a gloriously clashing colour scheme no-one would ever dare to wear'
Euonymous Europeus
Tantamount to fatuity
15,967 posts
Location: Down the road, United Kingdom
I'm sleepy now. Mostly I just stay up so I can chat to Star on msn. I generally go to bed when she does.
Tonight she's goned off clubbing with her friends that are back from unimaversity. So I might go to bed...
Meh
foxyninjatwinkletoes
177 posts
Location: London/Brighton, Wales (UK)
hey wild child, found ya in the mcr spinners section (i used to b an honorary manc) hows it goin?
You're quite right, purple in da bedroom is dysfunctional, but purple underwear means somethin totally different
laters
Tinksx
May the wind always be at your back and the sun always upon your face, and the winds of destiny carry you aloft to dance with the stars
Niraffe
884 posts
Location: Up north, Scotland (UK)
Hi-de-hi lady!!
Indeed it was lovely to meet you - hopefully I'll be down again soon. Although I can't guarantee I won't spend most of it daydreaming again!!!
Much love to you!
"Lots of beeping. And shaking and tinfoil." Chelly
"Are you sure it's a genuine test and not a robot heroin addict?" Cantus
---set free by the rather lovely FireTom---
--(right arm owned by Fyre)--
Star Trekker
1,733 posts
Location: Cheshire, United Kingdom
and you
What's the weather like up there? They had snow on the Derbyshire hills yesterday
'The last rays of crimson on the spindle tree as the cerise fruit splits and reveals its orange seeds in a gloriously clashing colour scheme no-one would ever dare to wear'
Euonymous Europeus
Niraffe
884 posts
Location: Up north, Scotland (UK)
It was lovely yesterday. All sunshine and blue skies.....but for now we have rain. For a change.
I'm thinking of investing in a canoe...
"Lots of beeping. And shaking and tinfoil." Chelly
"Are you sure it's a genuine test and not a robot heroin addict?" Cantus
---set free by the rather lovely FireTom---
--(right arm owned by Fyre)--
Star Trekker
1,733 posts
Location: Cheshire, United Kingdom
I can just see you and Cantus paddling along 'When I'm calling yoo ooo ooo'
'The last rays of crimson on the spindle tree as the cerise fruit splits and reveals its orange seeds in a gloriously clashing colour scheme no-one would ever dare to wear'
Euonymous Europeus
old hand
865 posts
Location: Sunderland, UK
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!
Proud Co-Owner of PoiBoi
Owned by J.A.C
old hand
865 posts
Location: Sunderland, UK
Bump....One year on, HappY birthday again!
Proud Co-Owner of PoiBoi
Owned by J.A.C
Star Trekker
1,733 posts
Location: Cheshire, United Kingdom
* cough splutter* Good heavens where did you drag this up from!!
Fanks though
Now where's my duster - no wait, if I manage to enslave Ascilith he can do it mwahahah!
Kettles on.....
'The last rays of crimson on the spindle tree as the cerise fruit splits and reveals its orange seeds in a gloriously clashing colour scheme no-one would ever dare to wear'
Euonymous Europeus
Star Trekker
1,733 posts
Location: Cheshire, United Kingdom
Name: Elaine, El, Lainey, Lou Lou
Location: Cheshire, England
Hometown: Nottingham - a god's Own Country
Birthday (sign?): 6th January Capricorn
Age: 54
Sex: at my age irelavent
Occupation(s): National Account Manager selling food to the catering trade
Favorite Food(s): pizza, balsamic garlic n 3 cheese tart, hot buttered toast, last mug of tea of the day when camping
Favorite Color(s): yellow
What is the wing speed of an unladen swallow? which wing?
Toys: poi and I have some really sweet little doubles which I've never used and a hyperloops hoop
Hobbies other than the obvious: gardening
love of my life and eater of timeEducation: so long ago.... but I did have some - and I didn't have to pay fees and I got a grant! They call this progress? Pah!
Favorite Book(s): Little Big, Terry Pratchett, Robin Hobb, SciFantasy
Favorite Movie(s): Blues Brothers, Secret Garden,
Godzilla vs. a Star Wars Star Destroyer. Who wins? Why? Godzilla - nicer name
Favorite TV show(s): QI
Plans for life in general: (i.e. what you want to do when you grow up) Can't wait to pay off the mortgage, retire to the coast and garden - 8 years to go!
Favorite Music Artists/Composers: Classic Rock - AC/DC, Zep, etc for dancing like a t**t at gigs n discos, psy-trance/dance for dancing at home and poi,
Do you think these pants make my butt look too big? Yeah but you carry it off
Favorie ice cream flavor(s): vanilla
Marmite, Vegemite, or Nutella?* MARMITE!
I guess this means I don't need to clean up the thread - I've just whitewashed it
'The last rays of crimson on the spindle tree as the cerise fruit splits and reveals its orange seeds in a gloriously clashing colour scheme no-one would ever dare to wear'
Euonymous Europeus
Cooler than bubblegum!
2,501 posts
Location: Dallas, Texas, USA
*sneaks in, frees Assi and replaces Marmite with Nutella*
The popcorn extends life... The popcorn expands consciousness...
old hand
865 posts
Location: Sunderland, UK
oh... I must correct myself, its not one year on its two years on.... and oh look at how much we haven't grown
How I've missed this place
*gets quickly to cleaning dusty mugs ready for a round of tea*
Proud Co-Owner of PoiBoi
Owned by J.A.C
Star Trekker
1,733 posts
Location: Cheshire, United Kingdom
SQUIRRELS SQUIRRELS!!
Get that horrible stuff out of this thread this minute
Pidg I feel very
..... Tea and a bourbon biscuit would help no end 'The last rays of crimson on the spindle tree as the cerise fruit splits and reveals its orange seeds in a gloriously clashing colour scheme no-one would ever dare to wear'
Euonymous Europeus
14 posts
Location: Sweden
Had to hop in here and say hi! Whitewashed or not, it was nice to get to know you a little better
Happy birthday (a little too late)!
I'm a majorette/baton twirler who just started to learn poi.
Cooler than bubblegum!
2,501 posts
Location: Dallas, Texas, USA
Eck! Squirrels? Where!
If you hadn't enslaved Assi he would sort them out!
The popcorn extends life... The popcorn expands consciousness...
enthusiast
378 posts
Location: NSW, Australia
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