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Title: Reading Meet Sunday 31st Jan
Post by: GIZMOQUEEN on January 23, 2010, 10:31:33 PM
My sources tell me there other peeps :Cwideeyed: in the Reading/ Newbury are Bocking. Please PM me if interested in arranging a meet

i'm also on the Jurassic Jumpers forum[
Title: Re: is anyone up for a meet in Reading
Post by: Bbmthbloke on January 23, 2010, 10:37:16 PM
found it  rawrk  the fella


http://www.projumpforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=4193.msg59618#msg59618
Title: Re: is anyone up for a meet in Reading
Post by: rawrk on January 24, 2010, 02:57:34 PM
Hellooo, I'm in Newbury and if I can bring a friend :P They don't have stilts but will borrow mine.
Title: Re: is anyone up for a meet in Reading
Post by: Bbmthbloke on January 24, 2010, 03:03:50 PM
oooo  its  like 'blinnd date'  but on bocks ' well cilla   im from leamington spa and ive got a bouncy personality.....' :Claugh:
Title: Re: is anyone up for a meet in Reading
Post by: GIZMOQUEEN on January 24, 2010, 05:15:18 PM
rawrk,

would you like to arrange a meet in Newbury or Reading for next weekend?
I will post a official meet with all details, when we've ironed out all the details. (date, location and time) etc

 :Ctongue: Q tish not a date, just Bocking  ;)
Title: Re: is anyone up for a meet in Reading
Post by: Bbmthbloke on January 24, 2010, 05:24:49 PM
no but   ' lorra lorra laffs' :Cyes:
Title: Re: is anyone up for a meet in Reading
Post by: Jason on January 24, 2010, 08:19:38 PM
Oooh goodie

Reading is within striking distance of me and recently bocking has been a very hit and miss affair due to sickness/injury/work

Have you thought of a venue yet Gizmoqueen ? I don't know Reading at all are there some good spots ?

Jason  :Hoofies2:  :CGEEK:
Title: Re: is anyone up for a meet in Reading
Post by: GIZMOQUEEN on January 24, 2010, 09:57:17 PM
Jason-I don't know Reading too well and still need to sort meet details with Rawrk

Rawrk-do you or friend know any good bock spots :Straddle5: in Reading? :CGEEK:
Title: Re: Meets in Reading/ Newbury
Post by: Bbmthbloke on January 24, 2010, 10:07:39 PM
if its a sunday  i just mite get in car  un possibly get a passenger or  2   as long as know weather/ground is OK

as chatted to katie  any1 checked out the area around the oracle centre in reading?
Title: Re: Meets in Reading/ Newbury
Post by: GIZMOQUEEN on January 24, 2010, 10:50:52 PM
Who can make next Sunday in Reading?
Title: Re: Meets in Reading/ Newbury
Post by: Bbmthbloke on January 24, 2010, 11:10:43 PM
ya askin?
Title: Re: Meets in Reading/ Newbury
Post by: GIZMOQUEEN on January 24, 2010, 11:15:33 PM
yeah i'm askin

Q- if you and a few other could make it- thats a start

Title: Re: Meets in Reading/ Newbury
Post by: rawrk on January 25, 2010, 11:01:00 AM
I don't know of any to hand, though I'm sure we could find some. My stilts haven't actually arrived yet due to snow ); so I might have to wait for a while.

But it sounds good if I get them today/tomorrow. :]
Title: Re: Meets in Reading/ Newbury
Post by: Bbmthbloke on January 25, 2010, 11:26:18 AM
also keep an eye on weather.  looks likevwind is going to b turning northerly and things getting colder again....dare i mention the 'S' word?
Title: Re: Meets in Reading/ Newbury
Post by: GIZMOQUEEN on January 25, 2010, 07:29:02 PM
The weather forecast for Sunday is Partly cloudy, temp 4 c and 10% chance of rain. May snow In Reading this Friday.

Will keep you all informed of any changes  :CGEEK:

Assuming the the weather OK, Would people like to meet around 1pm @ the main train station and move on from there
Title: Re: Reading Meet Sunday 31st Jan
Post by: GIZMOQUEEN on January 26, 2010, 09:18:18 PM
Can I have names of people who think they might make this meet?

So far the only confirmed attendee is moi (please don't make me be a billy-no-mates) :Ctongue:
Title: Re: Reading Meet Sunday 31st Jan
Post by: darfgarf on January 26, 2010, 09:36:23 PM
this sunday? very possibly maybe, if i have any non destroyed hooves around
Title: Re: Reading Meet Sunday 31st Jan
Post by: GIZMOQUEEN on January 26, 2010, 09:40:53 PM
erm why do you need a none destroyed hoover?

sorry very tired, it's been a long week,

my brain tends to develop a few glitches in the evening...

I have a spare set of Pro-jump hooves if that's any help?
Title: Re: Reading Meet Sunday 31st Jan
Post by: clive on January 26, 2010, 10:13:54 PM
jason and i will be there and allso my daughter hollie :Cyes:
Title: Re: Reading Meet Sunday 31st Jan
Post by: GIZMOQUEEN on January 26, 2010, 10:21:12 PM
Great  :Cbiggrin:

People coming:ME
                    Jason
                    Clive and daughter Hollie
                    Q (maybe)
                    Rawrk (maybe)
                    Darfgarf (maybe)

Shout out any suggestions of 'bock spots' in Reading
Title: Re: Reading Meet Sunday 31st Jan
Post by: darfgarf on January 26, 2010, 10:27:29 PM
oh well if jasons definately coming, i'll send a pm and see if he can bring hoofies :D
Title: Re: Reading Meet Sunday 31st Jan
Post by: clive on January 26, 2010, 10:59:47 PM
katy text me your post code again thanks :Straddle5:
Title: Re: Reading Meet Sunday 31st Jan
Post by: Biohazard on January 27, 2010, 04:39:07 PM
I might come, I have rifle shooting at 11 so it would mean a rush from Richmond to Reading.
I'll attempt to come as long as the meet will last more than 3-4 hours!
Title: Re: Reading Meet Sunday 31st Jan
Post by: GIZMOQUEEN on January 27, 2010, 06:58:15 PM
BIO-I can bock till late evening,  you're have to ask everyone how long they want to stay out
Title: Re: Reading Meet Sunday 31st Jan
Post by: GIZMOQUEEN on January 27, 2010, 09:05:53 PM
OK We're all meeting @ 1pm - Reading train station

here a map & postcode for those who need it

http://trustedplaces.com/review/uk/reading/transport/1013f8j/reading-railway-station (http://trustedplaces.com/review/uk/reading/transport/1013f8j/reading-railway-station)

any problems just PM me and I'll do my best to help  :Cyes:

Cant wait for this meet guys!!
Title: Re: Reading Meet Sunday 31st Jan
Post by: clive on January 27, 2010, 10:48:37 PM
well jason and i will stay untill about 5or 6 wether being ok  :Cyes:
Title: Re: Reading Meet Sunday 31st Jan
Post by: bobw on January 27, 2010, 11:02:10 PM
I may well come to this one plus Sammy, There are quite a few spots that could be good around the town, Broad street and Queen Victoria st are pedestrianised. Also around the Butter market and Forbury Gardens are worth a look. I dont suppose they will allow bocking  in the Oracle. Round by the Hexagon may be good too.

I'll also let my brother in law know he may well be up for it as he lives in Reading.
Title: Re: Reading Meet Sunday 31st Jan
Post by: darfgarf on January 28, 2010, 12:18:56 AM
so what time are we starting? and can it be somewhere newr the station, if some kind soul can't swing by and grab me on the way that is :D
Title: Re: Reading Meet Sunday 31st Jan
Post by: rawrk on January 28, 2010, 10:48:10 AM
I can come, but I still don't have my stilts. So I'll just be watching.

And yeah, I'd be at the railway station too, if we could start off there?
Title: Re: Reading Meet Sunday 31st Jan
Post by: asbestospiping on January 28, 2010, 05:36:55 PM
I'll be there with Rach. Cheers Q
Title: Re: Reading Meet Sunday 31st Jan
Post by: GIZMOQUEEN on January 28, 2010, 06:22:15 PM
Just to clarify :CGEEK:

The meet is starting at 1 pm

We're all meeting at Reading train station ( not reading west station) map and postcode included in my previous posts..

and does anyone have a spare pair of stilts rawrk could borrow?

PM reading Parkour team (SilentMotion) for advise on bock spots. There a skate park near the by and it had free parking available on Sundays -just waiting to find out the postcode
Title: Re: Reading Meet Sunday 31st Jan
Post by: bobw on January 28, 2010, 08:27:02 PM
just spoken to my Brother in Law, he's coming and he's going to ask his mate aswell.
Title: Re: Reading Meet Sunday 31st Jan
Post by: GIZMOQUEEN on January 28, 2010, 08:42:12 PM
its great to see so many want to come along   

THANKS  :thumbs:
Title: Re: Reading Meet Sunday 31st Jan
Post by: clive on January 28, 2010, 10:28:41 PM
got to be the way your eye sparkles as your behind the wheel lol looks like this is going to be a good meet :Cyes:
Title: Re: Reading Meet Sunday 31st Jan
Post by: GIZMOQUEEN on January 28, 2010, 10:44:11 PM
here a link showing the Car park/ skatepark near reading station

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&q=Reading,+Berkshire,+United+Kingdom&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=33.847644,79.013672&ie=UTF8&cd=2&geocode=FUEkEQMdgDbx_w&split=0&hq=&hnear=Reading,+Berkshire,+United+Kingdom&ll=51.462166,-0.966443&spn=0.000812,0.002411&t=h&z=19
Title: Re: Reading Meet Sunday 31st Jan
Post by: GIZMOQUEEN on January 29, 2010, 09:49:22 PM
just checked the weather forecast for Sunday

its gonna be a wee bit chilly, I suggest everyone wraps up warm..... erm maybe buy some thermal undies
Title: Re: Reading Meet Sunday 31st Jan
Post by: Biohazard on January 29, 2010, 09:52:51 PM
As long as it's not wet I'm fine!
Title: Re: Reading Meet Sunday 31st Jan
Post by: rawrk on January 30, 2010, 12:27:14 PM
I can make it, at work now though so will reply properly when i get home.
Title: Re: Reading Meet Sunday 31st Jan
Post by: asbestospiping on January 30, 2010, 03:57:08 PM
Looking forward to it, should be a great one. I have a spare set of bocks if any one want to use them tomorrow, I dont have any spare pads tho, so if some one can help, that would be great.
Title: Re: Reading Meet Sunday 31st Jan
Post by: GIZMOQUEEN on January 30, 2010, 06:40:19 PM
Rob- I can bring some spare pads, no worries
Title: Re: Reading Meet Sunday 31st Jan
Post by: darfgarf on January 30, 2010, 07:27:57 PM
i'm out, replacement bus services, shortest journey would be 1.5 hours, and total hell in traffic XD

so yeah another time maybe
Title: Re: Reading Meet Sunday 31st Jan
Post by: rawrk on January 30, 2010, 08:34:01 PM
So how will I know who is who? I might end up wandering around like an idiot for a few hours :P

I will see you guys at one tomorrow then, thanks to everyone (if anyone) who are bringing spare stilts/pads, etc.
Title: Re: Reading Meet Sunday 31st Jan
Post by: Jason on January 30, 2010, 10:28:54 PM
You'll recognize me rawk I'm the biggest thing you will see this weekend  :Claugh:
And that includes busses  :Claugh:

Jason  :Hoofies2: :CGEEK:
Title: Re: Reading Meet Sunday 31st Jan
Post by: GIZMOQUEEN on January 30, 2010, 11:19:05 PM
you can't miss people wondering around on stilts ,,,unless ya blind :Ctongue:
Title: Re: Reading Meet Sunday 31st Jan
Post by: toddy on January 30, 2010, 11:49:23 PM
You'll recognize me rawk I'm the biggest thing you will see this weekend  :Claugh:
And that includes busses  :Claugh:

well i would rather get hit by jason than a bus, he carnt go that fast  :Ctongue:

as well i think u will know who jason is,
knowing his track record he will injure him self by the end of the day
Title: Re: Reading Meet Sunday 31st Jan
Post by: rawrk on January 31, 2010, 12:52:49 AM
Ahah, fair enough.

Well I have to leave around 4;30ish, depending on weather. Yay for bus replacements to Newbury >.<

I'm really looking forward to this :]


Title: Re: Reading Meet Sunday 31st Jan
Post by: GIZMOQUEEN on January 31, 2010, 07:47:20 PM
thanks everyone that made to the First Reading meet...hope no one caught hypothermia :-)

 really enjoyed bocking in a new location and meeting some new faces.. :Csmile:

oh and well done Rawrk (first ever outing on stilts)......she had many falls but never gave up. :thumbs:

Title: Re: Reading Meet Sunday 31st Jan
Post by: GIZMOQUEEN on January 31, 2010, 08:08:14 PM
oh yeah my e-mail address is little-katy@hotmail.co.uk for those...who wanna add me a friend on facebook...(please note... you do so at your're own risK)  :Claugh:
Title: Re: Reading Meet Sunday 31st Jan
Post by: clive on January 31, 2010, 08:09:59 PM
well gizmo had a awesome day today looking fwd to next one,and well done to rawrk many people would have gave up after the first fall but no you just got up and got on with it,,your soon be jumping,,nice to see a good turn out being as cold as it was ,great day tho :Straddle5:
Title: Re: Reading Meet Sunday 31st Jan
Post by: Jason on January 31, 2010, 08:44:53 PM
Great Meet Gizmoqueen

We are already looking forward to the next one

rawrk Well done, most falls on a first meet that I've seen for a long time  :Cbiggrin:  you are gonna be a good bocker like the saying goes "If your not falling your not trying hard enough"  :Claugh:

Just a few pics but I was busy bocking  :Cbiggrin:

Jason  :Hoofies2: :CGEEK:

Title: Re: Reading Meet Sunday 31st Jan
Post by: asbestospiping on January 31, 2010, 08:48:23 PM
Great meet giz and co, I had a great time. Vid on youtube later this evening.
Title: Re: Reading Meet Sunday 31st Jan
Post by: Biohazard on January 31, 2010, 09:26:16 PM
Great Meet Gizmoqueen

We are already looking forward to the next one

rawrk Well done, most falls on a first meet that I've seen for a long time  :Cbiggrin:  you are gonna be a good bocker like the saying goes "If your not falling your not trying hard enough"  :Claugh:

Just a few pics but I was busy bocking  :Cbiggrin:

Jason  :Hoofies2: :CGEEK:


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No one can beat me, I went to hospital after my first time bocking.
Title: Re: Reading Meet Sunday 31st Jan
Post by: Jason on January 31, 2010, 09:28:22 PM
No one can beat me, I went to hospital after my first time bocking.

Why does that not suprise me  :Claugh:

Jason  :Hoofies2: :CGEEK:
Title: Re: Reading Meet Sunday 31st Jan
Post by: littlegibbo on January 31, 2010, 10:00:13 PM
i will be putting some pictures on here tomorow but if u cant wait that long check them out on my flickr


 :Claugh:

 http://www.flickr.com/photos/littlegibbo/
Title: Re: Reading Meet Sunday 31st Jan
Post by: rawrk on January 31, 2010, 10:12:57 PM
Thanks for the great day guys, it was so much fun and I can't wait for my stilts. Hopefully see you all again when it's warmer and my stilts have arrived :]
Title: Re: Reading Meet Sunday 31st Jan
Post by: bobw on January 31, 2010, 10:36:29 PM
Cheers everyone, had a great time today, although a tad cold,have to do it again when its a bit warmer. Well done rawrk for not giving up. Hope your stilts come soon.
 
Title: Re: Reading Meet Sunday 31st Jan
Post by: Bbmthbloke on January 31, 2010, 11:38:00 PM
cheers katy and all

well done 4 snapping me with camera jason  u were damn quick as the battery had about 2 min life   grrr   but ive ssen a load of rach's pix  so there is a good record.

fab to meet peeps.  some nice spots.... just sad we got banned from the best  doh.  im sure there r more we didnt get 2. not least the sk8 park.


rwark    really well done  not least 4 smiling thru ALL ya falls :Ctwitcy:
Title: Re: Reading Meet Sunday 31st Jan
Post by: asbestospiping on February 01, 2010, 01:03:01 PM
Hi folks, I finnally put up my vids, nothing special (I dont make good videos, sorry!)
[youtube=425,350]13Y47Uk_w1o[/youtube]

As always, if any one wants the original files to do something better, just shout.
Title: Re: Reading Meet Sunday 31st Jan
Post by: rawrk on February 01, 2010, 01:24:20 PM
"Thanks for making me feel nervous"
"You're welcome!"

Ahahaha.
It made me giggle.

However, from that video I can see I do walk weirdly, I'll have to work on that.
Title: Re: Reading Meet Sunday 31st Jan
Post by: Hilly-of-the-Marshes on February 01, 2010, 02:55:34 PM
i liked the look of that spot, i'll have to come down & try it out sometime
Title: Re: Reading Meet Sunday 31st Jan
Post by: Bbmthbloke on February 01, 2010, 03:17:32 PM
i liked the look of that spot, i'll have to come down & try it out sometime


erm  soz .....we BANNED.... already from the central spot. But still quite a bit to do and Im sure much more
Title: Re: Reading Meet Sunday 31st Jan
Post by: Jason on February 01, 2010, 08:24:10 PM
Great vid mate

Those steps look so much higher when your standing on them  :Claugh:

Jason  :Hoofies2: :CGEEK:
Title: Re: Reading Meet Sunday 31st Jan
Post by: rawrk on February 01, 2010, 09:26:29 PM
Well, the good news is that my stilts will be here tomorrow :DDDD

Can't wait, am going up to the common near where I live for some more practise.
Title: Re: Reading Meet Sunday 31st Jan
Post by: Jason on February 02, 2010, 08:18:56 PM
The really good bit rawrk is that you have got over the worst fear of most bockers when they start

"Falling"  :Claugh:

Have fun when the get there

Jason  :Hoofies2: :CGEEK:
Title: Re: Reading Meet Sunday 31st Jan
Post by: rawrk on February 02, 2010, 09:56:36 PM
Well I knew I'd fall over to begin with :P
Had fun on them today, I just need to learn to run/jump, which is proving really hard ><