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Members Lounge => General Bocking Chat => Topic started by: Sprockett on May 28, 2008, 10:11:11 PM
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Hi everyone,
I run a cultural project that works with young people in the North East of England. As part of this year's Big Dance programme, we've been asked to contribute to an event at Newbiggin by the Sea on July 5th 2008. This is a 2 hour event that will feature commissioned site-specific dance performances. The audience will be led between the performance sites and that is where my project comes in.
We will be delivering a special programme called A2B, which will be a performance in itself. Between each site, accompanied by live music, we will be demonstrating that there is more than one way to move, using choreography, skateboarders, parkour and hopefully - power-jumping! We are looking for 3-5 jumpers who can come and 'perform' on the day as part of the event. This can be as planned or as spontaneous as you like, we simply want your community and your activity to be represented. You may apply to perform as an individual or as a group. It would however be nice to offer the opportunity to individuals, especially if it meant them getting the chance to meet other people from around the UK.
You will be required to travel to the area on the 4th July and will spend the day on site, working with performers and establishing your needs, including area/crowd control etc. You will be accommodated in a bed and breakfast that evening and will then be brought back to the site on the 5th July for the event. Where possible we'd like you to make the most of your stay here and if you wished, we'd arrange for a second night of accommodation, allowing you another day in the area and then would arrange for your journey home on the evening of Sunday 6th July. The fee for taking part is a token gesture of £50 but all of your expenses will be paid for. You will need to provide all your own equipment but we are happy to insure you as part of the event.
We're a collective of artists, musicians and film-makers and our events are always unique and definitely fun. We are looking for people who would enjoy working with us on an event and who can work and play hard. The event will be filmed and and photographed and we are happy to provide you with copies of the outcomes after the event.
If you are interested in this opportunity, please e-mail me at sprockettandboo@hotmail.co.uk
Thanks for your time.
Cait
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READ THIS!!! lol. :)
I responded to this post and Kate said she needs about 4 more bockers to be involved. It's quite along way for most of you to travel, but the good news is they'll pay your fare for you. :)
So does anyone else want to do it. I'd especially love it if some EA-Bockers got involved because I might be moving to Norwich next year, so it would be great to get to know you now. But I think it would be cool to meet any of you.
Who's interested? They need 4 more people. :)
-Neo- 8)
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i'd drive up and take part :thumbs:
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Sorted, i've applied, Carl your're giving me a lift then? ;D ;)
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yh sure m8 i just emailed too :laugh:
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I would do it but lol I am not very good and its quite far
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well i would do it and then i would have 2 spair seats in the bocking buss
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Sweet! ;D And you're both from Norfolk... or close enough! ;) lol.
Just 2 more to go! Who's up for it? :)
-Neo- 8)
EDIT: I take it back... 1 more to go. Toddy posted while I was typing. :)
And if anyone else is really desperate to go. Kate said they may be able to include more than 5, depending on where they are travelling from (due to budgeting). :)
-Neo-
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give a shout out to 'do it on bocks' he is up in cleethorps and as carl will atest --is quite a show off
ta but wasnt wondering ;D
Id never get time off work I fear
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Wish I wasn't so rubbish I'd been there :(
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Add me on MSN if you like guys. If you've done anything like this before I'd love to hear about it. :) The performance is going to be to music. But whether we want to plan it or just make it up as we go along is up to us. I say performance, it's more like leading the way from one performance to the next, and keeping the crowd entertained along the way. :)
At least that's what I gathered from her e-mails. I may have a few details mixed up. :) lol.
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well im not an amazing dancer but i can entertain people and i would add u on MSN but i dont no what it is
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tok is interested as well in comming so we may do a road trip up there if not i will pick up the ea bockers on the way, cheeper on fuel etc
i have added u to my msn
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Ditto, just added you brendan, plus me n carl were planning on getting the train, or he could drive, we can deffo get there either way. O and Music sounds good, i've done some stuff performing on bocks, so love to be able to do this as well :)
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Awesome stuff. ;D I'm quite excited. Hope we all get to be involved! :)
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Hi everyone, thanks to those that have responded, it's really great to get some enthusiasm!
Unfortunately I'd hoped that saving on travel could offer more places but as we're short on accommodation this won't be the case but I will be sure to keep you all informed of any future opportunities. I manage a wide range of events and cultural projects so there are always opportunities arising.
For this event, four of you have e-mailed me registering your interest and Brendan is the unlucky sod who is now in charge of co-ordinating this - we need one more performer, first come, first served. Everyone will need to provide me with some evidence (photos or footage) and a brief biography (2-3 lines even), detailing how long you've been bocking and your skills level - include details of what you can do, no matter how basic it seems.
I'll reiterate, all expenses are paid and the fee is £50.
Cait
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Ok, sorry everyone but the places are filled.
The lucky 5 are:
Me,
Chocl8,
Carl,
Toddy,
Tok.
Should be fun. I'll give you updates as and when I know them. :)
UPDATE:
Ok, so you all know we need to get insurance. I know that there's a thread about insurance on here already that states a days coverage is £15 or something, so if you want to get that, that's great. Kate/Cait (not sure) recommended a different organisation who she's referred dancers and acrobats to before. We're not sure if we're eligible for insurance with this organisation, but if we are, the event will pay for our subscription for this year. :) Which saounds great to me!
So I sent them the following e-mail asking about it. I referred to us as a team to try and sound more official ;) lol. They don't have to know we don't train together and I've never met you! lol :) Here it is:
"I'm writing to enquire about eligibility for insurance of my particular discipline.
I was recently contacted by an events manager recruiting individuals and teams from various disciplines to take part in a council supported, live street performance. The main focus of the event is Dance, but several other street performance disciplines will be represented.
This person informed me that I (and the team) will need to seek insurance prior to taking part in the event. She referred me to your organisation as she has previously referred similar street performance artists (such as dancers and acrobats) to you who had successful applications.
Our particualr discipline is Power-Bocking. Also known as Jumping-Stilts. As the latter name suggests we wear spring-loaded stilts which allow us to run faster and jump up to 6ft high. In the forth-coming event we will mingle with the crowd and perform tricks and flips whilst leading the crowd to different dance performances.
Which brings me to the question, is such a discipline eligible for insurance with your organisation?
Thank you.
B. Riley."
I'll let you know what they say about it. But if you want to just get the day coverage, that's cool too. :)
erm... what else...
Ah, as she said above, Cait would like a few lines explaining your experience on bocks and performing to a crowd. And you could include pics and vids to demonstrate your skill-level. :) You can send them to me and I'll send them to her collectively, or you can post them to her yourselves like Chocl8 and Carl. Whatever's easiest. :)
She also needs to know our travel arrangements, where we're coming from and how we're getting there. And finally sleeping arrangements. If you want to share a double room or if you want a single. That would be best to send all at once to avoid confusion. So discuss that here first.
Finally, we decided we don't have time to make costumes but it would be good if we matched in some way. So we agreed on a black and white theme. Either wear black and white, or all black, or all white. Doesn't matter. :) But that way we should look a little more professional. But as I said to Chocl8, it's not like we won't stand out. Unless there's a basketball convention at the event we'll probably be a good few feet taller than the rest of them... and at least twice as bouncy. :)
I think that's it for now.
So I'm finally off to bed!
Peace. -Neo- :-*
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heres the thread on insurance from sportscoverdirect with the code its either around £16, £12 or £9 depending on the cover you go for... http://www.projumpforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=1787.0
however if you can get a good deal where they have recommended and the company is willing to pay for the year you should snap it up as thats really generous of them :thumbs:
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Thanks for the link Naz. :) We might need it if the other company doesn't like people who put springs on their feet to see how high they can fall from on concrete! ;D lol.
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can i say something
i think that we all should wear helmets(just p**s pots) so that it will make us look much better as a desplay group
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As long as i can wear my own helmet, sure :)
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We don't need helmets, we'll have insurance! ;D Just kidding. Safety first! ;)
They look a lil' dorky so I doubt they'll make us look better as a display team. :P
But that is indeed a really good idea. It would suck to bleed on the crowd! lol. ;D
Do you know where I can get a really cheap one? :)
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the back of my car
only got one spair tho at the mo
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lol.
How many people have bocking trowsers? It would be cool if we could all wear them. :) My girlfriend said she'll have a go at making some if she has time. :)
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i dont but i do think it would be really cool
and just so that people know i will have a spair pair of bocks with me
brendan i will surply you with a lid if you can surply me a pair of bocking trowsers?
oh and i will have my long leather coat with me in black(the matrix bocker)
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nice, i got a helmet n blk n white bocking trousers... :D
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i dont but i do think it would be really cool
and just so that people know i will have a spair pair of bocks with me
brendan i will surply you with a lid if you can surply me a pair of bocking trowsers?
oh and i will have my long leather coat with me in black(the matrix bocker)
Dude, you have to wear black shades as well then! 8) Will look awesome! haha. ;D
Think I might wear shades too. :) My brother can sort me out with a helmet but
thanks for the offer. :)
My girlfriend is busy with her studies at the moment so I don't even know if she'll be able to make me some trowsers. But I'll ask for you. :) Would you be willing to pay for them? Afraid I don't know what material costs, but again I'll ask her.
Cait wanted to know about our travel arrangements and what kind of rooms people need (as in a single or if people are willing to share doubles). So if you post those details here I'll send them to her in one go instead of us sending her loads and loads of e-mails. Does anyone have any questions?
So, could everyone please post how they're getting there, and I suppose how much it will cost would also be helpful. I guess it would also make sense for us all to try get there at the same time...ish. If you're going by train then we can meet in Newcastle. :) And I guess we'll meet up with any drivers in Newbiggin itself. :)
Me: A return train ticket will cost £31.50 and I'll get to Newcastle at 12:03.
Peace.
-Neo-
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Me and Carl: Train arrives at 7.49pm, cost £61, We are sharing a twin room. Sorry about how late we are, but i can't leave til about 4.30 :( I will try and get it changed...
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hi
i will be driving there with tok in my car, not sure on the timewe wil get there, it is about 6h drive for us. it is 300 miles there so 600 mile round trip.
i have asked allready about rooms and me and kelly(my other half)is having a double. thanks.
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Cool, I won't e-mail her yet then if Chocl8 might change his time. But just incase you're monitoring this thread Cait, the arrangements so far are as follows:
Name Travel Arrival Cost Room
Chocl8 train 14:47 £61 Double (with Carl)
Carl train 14:47 £61 Double (with Chocl8)
Toddy car 12:00 unknown Double (with partner)
Tok car 12:00 unknown Single
Brendan train 12:03 £31.50 Double (with partner)
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well brenden if you are going to be there for 12ish i will try to be there at the same ish time.
that is if tok can get the time off work
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Ok man, thanks. :)
I've been looking for some music options incase we get to choose what we bock to. I tried to bare in mind that it's for a performance in front of the general public so tried to find tracks that were relevant to bocking and pretty easy to listen to with no bad language. The first track was Chocl8's choice. :) Yes, I just looked for tracks with the words bounce, jump or tricking in them! :D lol. These are 6 of the best:
House Of Pain – “Jump Around”
Great track and brilliant in a club to get everyone moving. But not to everyone’s liking and unless it’s on a good sound-system can sound shrill and annoying.
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Madonna - "Jump"
This track famously had Parkour in the video so it nicely links us to the next performance. Not my favourite though.
Stomp The Yard movie soundtrack - "Bounce wit me"
Unusual instrumental. Unusual might be good. Not sure about some of the lyrics though.
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Fatty Koo - “Bounce (Bounce)”
Swebounce used this track in one of their vids. Took me ages to find!
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pu**ycat Dolls ft. Timbaland - "Wait a Minute"
Relevant because of the lines: "why you trippin' like that, you think cause’ you're trickin' you'll get it just like that." A lot of what we do is called tricking. And it's nice and upbeat.
Busta Rhymes - "Jump Jump"
(Skip to 4:12) This link actually has bocking in it! Would have to find this version though, which says "don't this hit make my people wanna Jump Jump" whereas the lyrics in the original track say "don't this sh*t make a n*gga wanna Jump Jump" ...which isn't a good idea with a public audience.
What do you think? :)
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I have one or two more recommendation...I already have the tracks, so its not a problem, and people might remember it when you see the videos... ;) :D
[youtube=425,350]_O_FED0TTWI[/youtube]
[youtube=425,350]U3PVYX1e_xg&feature=related[/youtube]
Alternatively we could just use the original, cos tbh they are just awsome, esp Thriller to bounce to :)
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i think this one
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r-Lw-YDyfKk (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r-Lw-YDyfKk)
dancing on stilts by the blue oyster cult
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Hmm, can't see the link but I'll go have a look for it. :)
erm... it's ok. lol. I'd love to do the Thriller music if we could dress up in the Wolf costumes Swebounce have! ;D But alas, we don't time to make the costumes. :(
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is that better
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tbh, when your bouncing, and to the crowds etc. it doesn't really matter what the lyrics are, just that has some gd rythm, i'm thinking some pendulum as well... ;D
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ugh, so cliche. I hate pendulum... I mean... who said that?! **shifty eyes** lol. ;D
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yeah u guys wanna go for summit catchy that fits into what your doing so people will rember the song and assiciate it with u guys jumping like that song with they lyrics
'' put your hand up and jump '' or summit like that if u get me ? ?
Mini Ellis xx
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Agreed. I wouldn't usually go for something so obvious or cheesy. But for the purpose of a display it makes sense to have something relevant to the activity.
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have you actually spoken to the organisers about the whole music thing because I think you need to get permission and stuff to play music at events. I mean you can get away with it really easy but if they are doing things how they should be it would be worth checking. But LOL If the artist has been dead for more than 50 years no copyright...but elvis does.
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The event organisers chose the song "So Pure" by Alanis Morrisette. But they told us the music choice was not final. Therefore we're giving them some more relevent tracks for consideration. We don't really have a say in the final choice, we just thought we'd give them some better options.
One thing we should consider on the music front, is to make sure the track isn't bigger than us! If the music is really fast, aggressive, impressive, then we have to be even more so. Otherwise it seems like we're not doing anything. When people hear dynamic music they'll expect to see dynamic action.
With a more mellow track the movements can be more relaxed, flowing, and we can take our time. It won't have to be stunt after stunt.
...Therefore a couple of my earlier suggestions should be ignored. Busta Rhyme's "Jump Jump" for example, and maybe House of Pain's "Jump Around"
But I still really like pu**ycat Dolls - "Wait a Minute"
And Fatty Koo - "Bounce (Bounce)"
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The event organisers chose the song "So Pure" by Alanis Morrisette. But they told us the music choice was not final. Therefore we're giving them some more relevent tracks for consideration. We don't really have a say in the final choice, we just thought we'd give them some better options.
One thing we should consider on the music front, is to make sure the track isn't bigger than us! If the music is really fast, aggressive, impressive, then we have to be even more so. Otherwise it seems like we're not doing anything. When people hear dynamic music they'll expect to see dynamic action.
With a more mellow track the movements can be more relaxed, flowing, and we can take our time. It won't have to be stunt after stunt.
...Therefore a couple of my earlier suggestions should be ignored. Busta Rhyme's "Jump Jump" for example, and maybe House of Pain's "Jump Around"
But I still really like pu**ycat Dolls - "Wait a Minute"
And Fatty Koo - "Bounce (Bounce)"
can we get the pu**ycat dolls to do this with us thenn..? :D
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That is the best idea that ANYONE has EVER had! ;D
Do you have their number? :)
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If only.... :D btw brendan, Mine and Carl's train now gets in to Newcastle @ 14.47, we think, carl's still not sure whether he wants to drive or not... ??? or meet with tok and toddy
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lol. Carls funny. Ok, thanks for the update Chocl8. :)
Current info:
Name Travel Arrival Cost Room
Chocl8 train 14:47 £61 Double (with Carl)
Carl train 14:47 £61 Double (with Chocl8)
Toddy car 12:00 unknown Double (with partner)
Tok car 12:00 unknown Single
Brendan train 12:03 £62 Double (with partner)
...maybe. :) lol.
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O, and the train if we got it at that time would then cost something like £107...i think...
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Dang! Will they pay that much?! :-\
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Dang! Will they pay that much?! :-\
not sure, i'l have to check it but no time 2day, might try n get a lift with toddy and tok, not sure...carl? ???
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Well I hope he has a people carrier... or a limo. ;D Or it'll be a long, cramped trip! :P
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i got the bocking bus
but i am nor sure if tok is comming with me, if he isnt yea sure u can come with me but i will be leaving early
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i got the bocking bus
That almost sounds cool. :D lol. You should take it to "Pimp My Ride" and get it kitted out with fold-out platforms and crash-mats... and a huge TV screen to watch bocking vids on. :)
Make sure you go to the American version though. The English one is more like "Chav My Ride." :P
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well there is plans to be a proper bocking buss with on board computer, bock rack, bock work shop, and fold up staging to bock off
i now have 2 spair seats in my car that 2 people can use :spudT:
the only thing about comming with me is that i will be leaving mine at 6 ish(morning on fridaa)
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Ok looks like I can't attend this, got some medical reasons reared their ugly heads. Might have to lay off bocking completly for a while, unsure as of yet till I get test results back :(
So there is a free place going for this again!
Once again, sorry guys!
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so carl and chocl8 do you two want a lift there or any one else that i could pass, that would go insted of tok
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ok guys so tok has pulled out, but we have replaced him with greg, hes a good lad and can do some flips, lol, anyhoo, me carl and greg will be getting train, and carls emailing sprockett now to sort it out, anyone else got anything to add as it gets nearer? :)
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YEEEEEEESSSSSS!!! ;D I HAVE INTERNET!!! ;D
You probably didn't notice, but my internet's been dead for a while, and it was driving me insane!!! :P lol.
Did you sort out insurance? ;D
Sorry to hear about Tok. :( Hope you get better soon!
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welcome back Brendan
i had noticed you werent online but i thought u might b busy...well we have our train times and stuff sorted so we need to just sort insurance and we are all done am i right? im the worst at planning things and shall we just ask Sprockket to get it from sportscoverdirect.com?
Carl
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i am ready with my car(the bocking buss) and i can pick up 2 people if needed
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i think us 3 will train it up as it will be sufficiently quicker and easyier
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Cool, shame about Tok but glad to have Greg on board. The insurance company she recommended never replied to my requests so I guess we'll go with the one used by Pro-jump members before... though I'm gonna wait a couple more days before I get that in case it turns out we're covered by the general insurance for the entire event.
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I'd say just get a years PLI for all of us :) easiest thing to do, then we can all use it for other stuff as well :)
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Ok cool, has she mentioned that to you recently? Like I said, I've been offline for a while now so I'm kinda out of the loop. I know that was originally on the table but don't know if it's still an option. Is it?
I guess we'll get more info now that she's back online too. :)
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so any more info?
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I haven't heard from her lately, has anyone else?
She's leaving it a bit late to get back to us.
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i was thinking that
as it is a bit far for us to go with out knowing much about what is happening etc?
like hotel etc
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No, Carl emailed her t'other day about train tickets, but that was a while ago....
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Right, seeing as i haven't heard anything about insurance, train tickets, accomodation or any more details, i am sorry to say i'm gonna have to pull out of this. I have been offered several other things to do this weekend, I'm sorry if there has been a general organisation failure due to a serious reason, stuff comes up. But for now i'm going to pull out of it as i have to give my other commitments a definate answer. sorry guys, i was really looking forwards to this, Chocl8
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i havent hured eny thing bout it ither so im not going to b there sorry
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Sorry u cant go guys =[ real shame
Mini Ellis xx
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If it turns out we're still wanted, and we're contacted today or tomorrow... would anyone
still be available?
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Yeh, i am really quite annoyed, but it is possible its out of there hands, so i will understand if there is a legitimate reason for it. Unfortuanately, due to other offers, and having heard nothing i will have to say no, sorry guys, i was really up for it too brendan!
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That's a real shame. Are you sure you can't make it? It won't be the same without you. :( Kind of a strange thing to say about someone you've never met ;D lol. But I'm sure it's true.
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i do agree,
i have to say if i have not hurd anything by wednesday i am not comming as i am not driving 6h to find nout there
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i will not be going if we hear enything an i am a tad anoied but glad i dont have to travle coz i dont like it lol :thumbs: is a gd thing
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Ok at least I don't feel so bad about not being able to make it anymore!
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i will not be going if we hear enything an i am a tad anoied but glad i dont have to travle coz i dont like it lol :thumbs: is a gd thing
lol more time to bock else where =]
Mini Ellis xxx
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is that an invite?
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is that an invite?
what for bocking else where ? ?
Mini Ellis xx
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Ok, good news! ...I hope you'll agree. Everything is still on. Kate just had trouble keeping in touch due to work and computer problems. So I need a head count. Who's still in?
These are the arrangements, as I knew them, before people started pulling out:
Name Depart Transport Arrival Cost Room
Chocl8 Norwich train 12:00 £107 Double (with Carl)
Carl Norwich train 12:00 £107 Double (with Chocl8)
Greg Norwich train 12:00 £107 Single
Toddy Unknown car 12:00 unknown Double (with partner)
Brendan Tamworth/ train 12:03 £62 Double (with partner)
Birmingham
I didn't know where you'd depart from. I was just guessing. Please copy and paste, then edit with updated info. Please make it if you can, or take responsibility for finding your replacement. I know you feel she should have kept in touch more, but try to remember that we did make a commitment to attend this event.
Besides, it'll be fun! ;)
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Toddy Unknown car 12:00 unknown Double (with partner)
Besides, it'll be fun! ;)
i should be there this time ish
bocking will be fun but travling 6h will not
but as i say i got space for 2 other people in the car
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i have not got only 1 space in my car, as spud may be going to come
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Yea, If you need somebody then I will come :thumbs:
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sorry did say if i did here enything then i would not be going
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As far as Kate was concerned, everything had been sorted weeks ago. All she needed were our travel plans so she could pay for it. You knew when the event was, and where it was. So although we annoyingly lost contact with her, that's not really an excuse for pulling out. When you make a commitment, you need to fulfill it. Otherwise, don't agree to do something in the first place.
I too was concerned with the lack of contact. Because I had a few minor details I wanted clarifying. But we did already have all of the important details we needed, and we agreed to be there. It looks really unprofessional to pull out at this stage. And try to consider everyone else who's involved in the programme. You'll be letting them down if you don't show... or at least find your replacement.
I understand that Chocl8 now has other plans. But could anyone not attending now, please find their own replacement.
...I hate sounding like a teacher. :P
Thank you Spud for stepping up! :spudT:
Greg, it would be great if you would reconsider, because you seem to have a big bag of tricks, and it would be good to show what bockers can do... since I'll just be bouncing up and down :rolleyes: lol.
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Thank you Spud for stepping up! :spudT:
No problem, If you do need me please could you let me know well sooner the better and also the stuff that needs sorting.
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You're hired! ;D lol.
Stuff that needs sorting... nothing really. You're travelling with Toddy, I guess you'll want your own room, and insurance is sorted... unless you want yearly coverage, in which case all you need to do is e-mail her the quote for the sportsguard insurance.
Thanks Spud. ;D Any questions?
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As far as Kate was concerned, everything had been sorted weeks ago. All she needed were our travel plans so she could pay for it. You knew when the event was, and where it was. So although we annoyingly lost contact with her, that's not really an excuse for pulling out. When you make a commitment, you need to fulfill it. Otherwise, don't agree to do something in the first place.
I too was concerned with the lack of contact. Because I had a few minor details I wanted clarifying. But we did already have all of the important details we needed, and we agreed to be there. It looks really unprofessional to pull out at this stage. And try to consider everyone else who's involved in the programme. You'll be letting them down if you don't show... or at least find your replacement.
I understand that Chocl8 now has other plans. But could anyone not attending now, please find their own replacement.
...I hate sounding like a teacher. :P
Thank you Spud for stepping up! :spudT:
Greg, it would be great if you would reconsider, because you seem to have a big bag of tricks, and it would be good to show what bockers can do... since I'll just be bouncing up and down :rolleyes: lol. And it wouldn't even be a hassle to travel since I'm sure Toddy would pick you up if he's collecting Spud from around the same area.
Is that the case Toddy?
i allready have other plans for this weekend as well and i dident atulay say i would do it i sed i might to carl lol eny way soz guys
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You're hired! ;D lol.
Stuff that needs sorting... nothing really. You're travelling with Toddy, I guess you'll want your own room, and insurance is sorted... unless you want yearly coverage, in which case all you need to do is e-mail her the quote for the sportsguard insurance.
Thanks Spud. ;D Any questions?
I am getting a train part of the way to ipswich because its easier for toddy. Can I get that paid for? I want my own room and if yearly coverage is going I will have it lol. Oh other thing. I kinda suck lol
EDIT: Hang on. Got a bit ahead of myslef. I need to check some things first before I can commit completly. Things like trains. Time I will be getting home and stuff like that and then check with my mum. Sorry. Just got a bit excited
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Sorry Greg but that's rubbish!
ok guys so tok has pulled out, but we have replaced him with greg, hes a good lad and can do some flips, lol, anyhoo, me carl and greg will be getting train, and carls emailing sprockett now to sort it out, anyone else got anything to add as it gets nearer? :)
Carl, Chocl8, and the organisers all certainly seemed to believe that you would be attending. Either you misled them then, or you're lying now. And having other plans isn't really an excuse. You shouldn't have made other plans when you had prior commitments.
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Sorry Greg but that's rubbish!
ok guys so tok has pulled out, but we have replaced him with greg, hes a good lad and can do some flips, lol, anyhoo, me carl and greg will be getting train, and carls emailing sprockett now to sort it out, anyone else got anything to add as it gets nearer? :)
Carl, Chocl8, and the organisers all certainly seemed to believe that you would be attending. Either you misled them then, or you're lying now. And having other plans isn't really an excuse. You shouldn't have made other plans when you had prior commitments.
i think u will fined that carl was at my house when that was posted and eills will confurm that i sed i might be going wat was lost in translation is not my fult and carl did say to tim that i might go i wasent 100% on it and that i had to ask my folks about it and as for other plans wat about tim hes not going because he has other plans and as the time came to the meet i did not no about eny thing as we had no contact with the people so as you do i aranged some things with my other m8s that dont bock and i dont tend to lie about things and if u new me at all then you would not think that and it has quite hurt me that you would think that as i have bean nothing but try to be frendly and it is things like this that is why i have anxsiaty problems and dont realy like meeting new people so it is quite hard for me at most times to try and hide this from every one. and i hope now that people know about this i would like it if no one will treat me eney difrant.
so thanks for building my confidence Greg
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Sorry Greg but that's rubbish!
ok guys so tok has pulled out, but we have replaced him with greg, hes a good lad and can do some flips, lol, anyhoo, me carl and greg will be getting train, and carls emailing sprockett now to sort it out, anyone else got anything to add as it gets nearer? :)
Carl, Chocl8, and the organisers all certainly seemed to believe that you would be attending. Either you misled them then, or you're lying now. And having other plans isn't really an excuse. You shouldn't have made other plans when you had prior commitments.
i think u will fined that carl was at my house when that was posted and eills will confurm that i sed i might be going wat was lost in translation is not my fult and carl did say to tim that i might go i wasent 100% on it and that i had to ask my folks about it and as for other plans wat about tim hes not going because he has other plans and as the time came to the meet i did not no about eny thing as we had no contact with the people so as you do i aranged some things with my other m8s that dont bock and i dont tend to lie about things and if u new me at all then you would not think that and it has quite hurt me that you would think that as i have bean nothing but try to be frendly and it is things like this that is why i have anxsiaty problems and dont realy like meeting new people so it is quite hard for me at most times to try and hide this from every one. and i hope now that people know about this i would like it if no one will treat me eney difrant.
so thanks for building my confidence Greg
WOAH!
2 full stops in 15 lines!
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oh f**k off no 1 is at purfect as u
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No need for that rich, you already know that Greg has problems with his writing and he tries his best.
Greg I understand your frustration but no swearing.
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sorry it just realy anoise me with people like that i try my hardest but it is some thing i cant controle yet when people no about it they slate me for it eny way and just because my spelling ect is not as good as some people dose not mean i dont no wat the words mean as my vocabulary is quite good
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ok guys so tok has pulled out, but we have replaced him with greg, hes a good lad and can do some flips, lol, anyhoo, me carl and greg will be getting train, and carls emailing sprockett now to sort it out, anyone else got anything to add as it gets nearer? :)
Carl, Chocl8, and the organisers all certainly seemed to believe that you would be attending. Either you misled them then, or you're lying now. And having other plans isn't really an excuse. You shouldn't have made other plans when you had prior commitments.
i think u will fined that carl was at my house when that was posted and eills will confurm that i sed i might be going wat was lost in translation is not my fult[/quote]
No it's not your fault that you were misquoted. But if you were there, it is your fault that you didn't correct it.
I didn't mean to cause you an anxiety attack. :P Appologies. But try to understand how your actions, or inactions
effect others.
It doesn't matter now anyway. Other people are stepping up to replace those who have pulled out.
So... water under the bridge and all that.
Have a nice day everybody. :)
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ok guys so tok has pulled out, but we have replaced him with greg, hes a good lad and can do some flips, lol, anyhoo, me carl and greg will be getting train, and carls emailing sprockett now to sort it out, anyone else got anything to add as it gets nearer? :)
Carl, Chocl8, and the organisers all certainly seemed to believe that you would be attending. Either you misled them then, or you're lying now. And having other plans isn't really an excuse. You shouldn't have made other plans when you had prior commitments.
i think u will fined that carl was at my house when that was posted and eills will confurm that i sed i might be going wat was lost in translation is not my fult
No it's not your fault that you were misquoted. But if you were there, it is your fault that you didn't correct it.
I didn't mean to cause you an anxiety attack. :P Appologies. But try to understand how your actions, or inactions
effect others.
It doesn't matter now anyway. Other people are stepping up to replace those who have pulled out.
So... water under the bridge and all that.
Have a nice day everybody. :)
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i no i should have corected it but there is still no need for u to call me a lyier
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I said either you're lying, or you misled us. Which you did. By not correcting mistakes.
As I implied earlier, sometimes inaction can be as damaging as acting incorrectly.
Try to let it go Greg. It's been dealt with.
Current info:
Name Depart Transport Arrival Cost Room
Toddy Isle of G car 12:00 (ish) unknown Double (with partner)
Spud? Norwich train + car 12:00 (ish) unknown Single
Brendan Tamworth/ train 12:03 £62 Double (with partner)
Birmingham
Chris
Carl, are you still in this? Or have you pulled out with Chocl8? She originally asked for 3-5 people, so assuming Spud can make it, we're good to go. I don't know much about everyone, how would you describe your skill levels? Spud claimed to "kinda suck" which I'm sure isn't true... but I do kinda suck since I'm still pretty new to this. So hopefully you other guys can pick up our slack! ;) Sorry!
One more thing. In an attempt to look more like a team we had planned to all wear the same colour scheme. Black & White. Is everyone cool with this? Hope so, since my girlfriend has already made me some black & white Bocking trowsers. :) So either all black, all white, or black and white would be cool. :)
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Just my two pence worth…
Personally we get people phoning us up all the time with similar offers such as the one made here, from advertising companies to radio and tv shows, however one of the major problems we find is not commitment from the bockers but the companies themselves. There’s been many a times when the companies have failed to respond back to emails, phone calls etc and then decided at the last minute to get in touch again which imho quite frankly is not acceptable. We’ve actually came to a stage where we kindly refuse most people, as not only is it time consuming and frustrating but mostly its extremely disappointing for the people who are looking to take part in the event esp when it’s tv exposure or a well paid job, and if they have taken time of work or other commitments to take part.
From the discussion it seemed like the organisers had pulled out and it would be easy to see why people would make alternative plans especially as I am assuming they would have to pay for the travel initially and for toddy it would be a very long drive too. Although there does seem to be some wires crossed and they didn’t actually back out, imagine if you went along only to find out it wasn’t going ahead it would be an expensive mistake!
It’s a shame that this has happened as the prospect is a very good one, and what they have put down in terms of expenses, £50 and paying for the insurance etc for a year is excellent, also I do think that you will get many more opportunities from them if this one goes well so who ever can attend should do.
Another thing I would suggest is when organising between you, make sure you get each others phone numbers, email addresses etc as well as communicating through the forum as not everyone visits the forum daily and this way you can speak directly to each other and its less likely that you will get your wires crossed.
Good luck to all that attend and hopefully it will go really well :)
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I am assuming they would have to pay for the travel initially
Good luck to all that attend and hopefully it will go really well :)
Anyone travelling by bus or train would have had their tickets bought for them in advance. No payments necessary. Of course, anyone going by car will have to pay their way initially, then be reimbursed later on.
It is indeed a shame when something you were looking forward to is cancelled. But I think it's worth taking the risk and accepting such offers, whilst trying not to get too emotionally invested in the idea. Just incase.
I look forward to meeting people. :)
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I dont really have many black and white clothes. Uh oh. And I do suck hehe but you know. If I do go I will have to pay for the train at such short notice so like can i claim it back? Still got to check but I want to go. Maybe not for a meet, the money or the insurance more like getting bockers a good name. Let downs isnt what I would call positive. And yea there were problems thier end but people sooner blaim somebody else (us) than themselves.
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Well hopefully you could borrow a black or white outfit from a friend or relative, but it doesn't really matter if you can't. :)
Don't worry about it! :)
I've asked if you'll be reimbursed for your ticket Spud.
I imagine you will be. How much will it be?
I'll let you know as soon as she replies.
Please confirm or deny your attedance as soon as possible! :)
If anyone has Do-it-on-bocks number could they confirm that he's going please, and ask how he's getting there, what kind of room he wants and if he wants annual coverage? :) Anyone wanting annual coverage needs to fill in the online form and e-mail the quote to Kate.
See you Friday. :)
-Neo-
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well if no other people want to come kelly will don her bocks and bounce for us
but i do still have 1 spaire seat in the car so if any one want to come they are welcome
oh and i am going from the isle of grain
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Right.....first of all NO i will not be making it i have blood poisoning but i did pull out before this occured as i emailed kate several times with tim and i's train details and i didsnt hear anything back from it so i assumed we were being lead onby this woman or that she wasnt willing to pay £107 4 our trains but im glas others have stepped up to this and i hope u have a good time!
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Flipping heck, Blood poisoning! :( Sorry to hear that Carl. But don't worry, we only needed 3 people anyway.
And it looks like we may have 4. :) Hope you get well soon! :)
Is everything sorted now or is it still too early to get a final headcount? Obviously it's Toddy and myself.
But can Spud and Do-it-on-bocks confirm that they're going? And Toddy's Kelly will also be joining in
which completes our group. So no more volunteers needed. But confirmations are needed asap please. :)
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I have a bit of a problem. It's gonna be a no from me unfortunatly.
Thing is I dont actually know if I will have to be at college on friday. It is the assesment week which means we have to stay local incase there is a problem with any work. I was called in yesterday and have been called in for tomoro. Could be called in tomoro for friday or even worse on the day.
My biggest worry is being called on friday and then getting an unclassified because the internal verifiers have been nit picking (and so far they have been to extreme levels)
Problem number 2) Last night I got worst cramp ever. Pulled a muscle and re-torn some ligaments unlocking it. Anyhoo. I stink like football. Got a loada (tiger free) tiger balm on it but not sure will be good enough in time. Dont want to make it worse.
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ok im off to doctors today and hopefully i will be better if need be i WILL go but its a bit short notice luck ihave made no plans this weekend so i can take spuds place
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Thank you Carl. I hope you feel better soon and I am sorry I cant make this.
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:( That sucks Spud... but thanks for making your intentions clear early on. You did say you'd have to check your schedule before confirming. Hope everything goes well for you.
So that leaves,
Me
Toddy
Kelly
Chris
Which is fine. :)
RECAP
The event is in Newbiggin by the sea but our hotel is in Newcastle so we'll all meet there. Either at the train-station around 1pm-ish, or later at the hotel if you've e-mailed Kate for directions.
All travel costs will be reimbursed but you MUST KEEP PETROL RECEIPTS in order to receive reimbursment.
We want to match in some way to appear more like a team, so we'll all wear Black or White, or Black & White.
This is probably the last time I'll be online, so if you have any questions you'll have to call me. My number is 07704173239.
I think that's everything sorted now... took long enough! ;D lol.
-Neo-
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Sorry Carl and Spud, you both posted while I was writing that... It took me a while because I got distracted by TV ;D Jackie Chan is on! ;D
Carl, you're welcome to come if you want. But I need to know a DEFINITE ANSWER NOW!!!
Kate doesn't think you're going anymore and it's a bit late to expect her to pay your train fare. That was supposed to happen in advance. So you'd have to ask Toddy nicely to pick you up. But I need to know definite numbers now, because she needs to know how many rooms to book!
Let me know immediately. If you think you'll be too ill to come, please say so now. But if you're absolutely positive you can come, that's great! :) Looking forward to it. See you all friday. :)
:FINAL EDIT:
It's insane how many times this list has changed!
Ok, the final line-up is:
Brendan
Toddy
Kelly
Carl.
Toddy, could Carl please get a ride with you?
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Eugh, I hate double posting but needed to draw attention.
Carl, you just asked me to check my PM's... but you haven't sent me anything.
Or I didn't receive it if you did. What do you need to know?
Please give me your number again as I accidentally deleted it. :rolleyes: D'oh!
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How did this go guys?
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From what toddy said, it was pointless, all that fuss n shambles, then it got rained off...
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well i got to say it did get rained off but it was great fun there and i had a good time
except for the 6 h driving at a time
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Did you take any pics or vids would be great to see!
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Well the event was postponed due to bad weather, but I personally had a fantastic time! :D I had an all exspenses paid weekend in Newcastle with my gorgeous girlfriend. :) The hotel room didn't have a bath but it had a nice shower and a giant bed! ;) We went to the beach, Jo took photographs and I did some flips. We met some lovely dancers and local traceurs (practitioners of Parkour). We stuffed ourselves silly with chocolate muffins and cheesecake. ;D And they paid me £80 for the priveledge of being there! ;D Oh, and we got free scooters which we raced around the hotel! ;D
It was a shame that the weather was so sucky, but I really can't wait to get more work like it! :)
The event photographer didn't get any pics of me on my bocks, but he got a pretty good one of a wall-flip, and a great one of a Webster front-flip. Oh, and you can see the dancers with our scooters! ;D
Wall-flip.... http://www.projumpforum.co.uk/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=1129
Webster.... http://www.projumpforum.co.uk/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=1130
Scooters... http://www.projumpforum.co.uk/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=1131
-Neo- 8)
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Nice pics :)
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This is the outfit I was going to wear for the performance.
http://pp/forum/gallery.html;sa=view;id=1674
My girlfriend will be selling the stilt pants 'made to measure' if anyone's interested! ;)
I think they look awesome when worn with trainers on the hoofs! :D
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Well the event was postponed due to bad weather, but I personally had a fantastic time! :D I had an all exspenses paid weekend in Newcastle with my gorgeous girlfriend. :) The hotel room didn't have a bath but it had a nice shower and a giant bed! ;) We went to the beach, Jo took photographs and I did some flips. We met some lovely dancers and local traceurs (practitioners of Parkour). We stuffed ourselves silly with chocolate muffins and cheesecake. ;D And they paid me £80 for the priveledge of being there! ;D Oh, and we got free scooters which we raced around the hotel! ;D
It was a shame that the weather was so sucky, but I really can't wait to get more work like it! :)
The event photographer didn't get any pics of me on my bocks, but he got a pretty good one of a wall-flip, and a great one of a Webster front-flip. Oh, and you can see the dancers with our scooters! ;D
Wall-flip.... http://www.projumpforum.co.uk/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=1129
Webster.... http://www.projumpforum.co.uk/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=1130
Scooters... http://www.projumpforum.co.uk/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=1131
-Neo- 8)
Sounds like you guys had a great time, shame i couldnt make it =[
Mini Ellis xx
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Ooooo loving the stilt pants! How much per pair!?
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I forgot to ask her... I'll find out when I see her later. :)
Whatever the price, I'm sure it'll be cheaper than these guys!
http://www.jugglesandcompany.com/
And of course, Jo's are made to fit bocks. And you. :)