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WHAT'S HAPPENING NEAR YOU => Arrange a meet => United Kingdom => Topic started by: Joe Legg on January 08, 2012, 09:28:24 PM
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Ok there is lots of new people on stilts looking for inspiration and wanting to meet other powerbockers. I want to get the new bockers to see what is like to go to a meet and want the old bockers to dust off their stilts and come join and show everyone what you can do, and how much fun it is.
The crappy winter weather is hopefully over and the good weather is coming so I think this would be the perfect time for a great BIG meet up. A big meet to start the year off.
I going to need everyone help with this. As I dont know where would be the perfect place to have this. I was thinking maybe somewhere in the middle of the country so everyone has the same distance to travel. Or maybe even 'London'.
The time to have the event I feel maybe the end of February? I feel this would be enough time for people to get time off work. If I'm wrong let me know.
I know this took a lot of time and organization but this should give you a idea of what a big meet is like.
Good old locky he still cracks me up.
Video contains strong language!
Update!!!
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The google map link.
http://maps.google.co.uk/maps/ms?msid=208831663184967351325.0004b96c1bd3439931197&msa=0&ll=52.479905,-1.902523&spn=0.003849,0.009645
Working on a gym encase it rains. Watch this space.
If you need my contact number for this event send me a pm. or add me on facebook
http://www.facebook.com/JoeLegg88
Please I know about so far:
GOING:
Joe Legg
DevilGreen
Greggles
ydde
Muncher
Wolf
MIGHT BE GOING
Snud ( n.e.w.c)
Hilly of the Marshes
chocol8
(riser raptors)
01273maxim
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London seems good as its perfect distance :Cbiggrin:
:Straddle5:
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:Cchatterbox: at my language. Happy memories.
Before christmas I did pledge that if the welshbockers won our £6000 funding that we would pay for a big gym meet anywhere in the country, wherever people thought the best location was so we'd be happy to tie it in with this. Are there any bock friendly gyms in london? I'm sure there must be.
Failing that, what about Bristol? I know there are a couple of good gyms there and some outside bocking spots and it's quite easy for everyone to get to being on the M4 and M5.
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Hi Guys. I have spent quite a bit of time in and around Bristol looking for Bocking spots. Outdoors is ok, but not much luck with friendly gyms. I tried over a dozen.
The problem with the big places also was that the outdoor surfaces were mostly artificial pitches, and they seemed very worried about them being damaged.
Bath Sports Centre was ok with it, but Bath is a bit more out of the way, and I can't think of many outdoor areas where we wouldn't get moved on from. The canal towpath would be ok, but asking for trouble i expect. I'd put money on Locky being the first one into the wier. I could try going up a bit, Gloucester or Swindon?
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Hmmm I dont really mind where it is as long as everyone is happy with it and everyone can get there.
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well locky :Cbiggrin:, i am sure i can get the best gym in the uk ,( as used for the pro jump gym sessions) at a good rate for the whole day, as the venue could cope with the amount of bockers .
yes! :Ccry: i know its not in the middle , but we still had lots there .and was a very good day, and the weather couldn't spoil it .
chris
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Hmmm I dont really mind where it is as long as everyone is happy with it and everyone can get there.
thats why I was thinking london as it would make a statement and right in the middle of most of the groups. The only problem is I dont know london that well.
where did you meet at the first capital bockeing? t-square? or where was the best place in london to meet?
I'm just thinking maybe london would be nice for people to see as well? I.E I have never walked round london.
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Just to throw a spanner in the works, London is a long way South! there is quite a few guy up in Scotland now as well as all the guys Leeds and north east. Not to mention us up in the North west.
How about Birmingham? UK second city and a little bit more in the middle.
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Can throw in Nottingham...
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To be honest I dont mind where we have it because I feel a lot of people will enjoy it where ever we have it.
it just finding the right place so most people can get to it. I know there's a lot of great bocking places out there.
Once we have a place I'm sure people will try their best to be there.
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So long as it's near enough for those of us in the north to reasonably attend, I'm happy.
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I think Birmingham is best.. Lets make some calls...Will keep you posted...
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It looks like Birmingham could be the best place to do this meet. It is right in the middle of everywhere.
I have to start putting things in stone.
I hope Birmingham is ok for you 'chocl8' and the other EA's. Its a little further than Nottingham.
Its also closer for you 'Chris from AcroAir'. You could lets everyone know at your gym.
SO IS EVERYONE HAPPY WITH 'BIRMINGHAM'?
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I've emailed birmingham council to see if any of their sports centres would be suitable for this. Sent them a link to a gym video too.
Also what about oxford?
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would that be the lincoln gym video ?
just if you are using it to show how good the gym is and how amazing the facilities are , then why not cut to the chase and just use it ????
As stated its not in the middle but but people came from all over the uk as it was a guaranteed event the weather couldn't spoil . :Cbiggrin:
just thinks its crazy looking for places that are of unknown entity s, when there is (in my opinion) the best gym in the uk willing to hold such events . :Cnotworthy:
as there seems to be more of us northerners now , who want to attend gym meets, as cardif is a long way for us , but we supported the CB events.
chris
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No it wasnt.
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I've emailed birmingham council to see if any of their sports centres would be suitable for this. Sent them a link to a gym video too.
Also what about oxford?
Thanks locky for that, anything you can help with would be very appreciated. I've been looking around the area of Birmingham and it has some really nice places. I also think I've jumped around there years ago with 'Nero'. I'll try and get in contact with him and the 'Rise up' team and see if they can tell me all the good spots.
I thing a great place to meet up would be Birminham council areana
great step set
(http://www.planetware.com/i/photo/council-house-birmingham-gb702.jpg)
(http://www.crosbyheritage.co.uk/images/photos/dad%20birmingham%20council%20house%20%20012.jpg)
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just if you are using it to show how good the gym is and how amazing the facilities are , then why not cut to the chase and just use it ????
The lincoln gym is great, but it would be good to get people out with the public. and showing the public the sport and get people interest in the sport more.
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I think your probably right holding it in the middlands as it is central to the country
I feel that CB London was such a success due to the transport links being so good to London
and at the time there were very few people bocking north of Watford :Claugh:
Saddly due to circumstances probably couldn't make end of feb (I don't travel much and don't speak foreign languages anyway :Claugh:)
My first question is why do just one
There are enough people in the birmingham area and within easy traveling distance to make a good meet in Feb
So have that one and then do another one in London later in the year
And if Locky was agreeable maybe a Cardiff one later
That way everyone would have a chance to get to at least one
Jason :Hoofies2: :CGEEK:
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Locky is never agreeable :P
I was thinking the same thing Jason. I originally said Bristol because I know we have a newbie there plus the riser raptors, jumpy stilt kings could easily make that. But then the guys up north and in scotland would have no chance.
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i can only do about london way since I'm all the way down south in brighton
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Hey.. Try this link for some.ideas plus the tow paths are cool too.. I Will ne driving up from London so Lifts are available.
http://www.birmingham.gov.uk/cs/Satellite?c=Page&childpagename=Parks%2FPageLayout&cid=1223092603593&pagename=BCC%2FCommon%2FWrapper%2FWrapper
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well I'm down south so I was thinking about hiring a minibus and picking up some southern softies =P I know the riser raptors will come and They have helped me out a lot in the past.
I agree there should be more if this goes well. Change the place each time. Maybe London next time or Bristol.
I'm doing this to help other bockers meet each other and show the public anyone can do it. I am here to help anyone with question or help with stilting if you come to the meet.
So are we going to do Birmingham this time? I'm thinking the last weekend in February....so Saturday or Sunday would be better?
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Have a look at this, June 2010. Big meet in Brum. Great day if the weather is good. Don't know anything about any gyms but I'm sure the brum guys will.
http://www.projumpforum.co.uk/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=2127
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Yeah I do think we need a gym though incase the weather is bad and the newbies can learn very quickly in a gym environment.
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Birmingham sounds good to me!
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Yeah I do think we need a gym though incase the weather is bad and the newbies can learn very quickly in a gym environment.
I'll have a look for some places tomorrow too. its would be great to have one but i dont think it would be bad if we dont. just pray for good weather =)
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I think thats a little short sighted Joe. I mean I know you would be driving up but there are other groups that could easily look at the weather the night before or even when they get up on the day and any chance of rain or horrible weather and they are just not going to bother. I think if we had a gym booked for 3-4 hours then it is still something worthwhile to travel to.
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totally agree locky. I'll be looking and emailing tonight.
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hey joe tids parlby here from the riser Raptors most of us down here would be really up for this and i expect i can persuade jake to drive up in the landy and we could pick you up on the way?
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:Cbiggrin:
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Would cost me a lot and take a while for me to get from Leeds to London =[
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Hey everyone still not dead here!
So my knee is looking like it will be up to getting back on my stilts soon and this meet up sounds like a great opportunity for me to do that, if no one minds me coming?
I would be most interested in if there was a gym booked as that would really be the safest place for me and it would mean the weather would not be such a problem
But PLEASE can this be somewhere near a train station? or would anyone be kind enough to pick me up from the train station? I dont drive at all so transport has always been a major issue to me
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Would cost me a lot and take a while for me to get from Leeds to London =[
Its going to be in Birmingham, closer then london for you.
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Hey everyone still not dead here!
So my knee is looking like it will be up to getting back on my stilts soon and this meet up sounds like a great opportunity for me to do that, if no one minds me coming?
I would be most interested in if there was a gym booked as that would really be the safest place for me and it would mean the weather would not be such a problem
But PLEASE can this be somewhere near a train station? or would anyone be kind enough to pick me up from the train station? I dont drive at all so transport has always been a major issue to me
It would be great for you to put you stilts back on and jump with us. I'm hoping to get some old Jump stilters back together.
I think we are all going to meet at the council office...big open area right in the middle of birmingham. I thing there is 3 train stations at birmingham.
If we do get a gym I'll but the information up.
Stay tuned more info to come.
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When will this be happening as i may be able to go.
Will this be during schools half term?
:Straddle5:
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OK details.
This meet is for everyone!
Just got your stilts yesterday?
got some stilts under your bed wondering if you can still use them?
Come along!
Place: Birmingham - Council house Victoria square
post code: B3 3BD
Date: Saturday 25th February 2012
Time: 11am - Till you cant bock no more
Gym - possibly - working on it for if it rains
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Info added to our website and hopefully we will drag a few of our crowd down. Now to pray to the weather gods! :Cyes:
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Joe, Have you spoke to Nero or any of the guys local to Birmingham about how the police/council might react to 20-30 bockers running around?
When numbers get bigger you can't just rock up and hope for the best.
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Woo! Will be my first time meeting other bockers!
Still going to take me 2 and a half hours to get there and cost £40 buttttt :PJ101Ian:
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Yeah I do remember some bockers in Brum have got moved on by police, more likely if this is a council building.
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Last time I went we didn't get moved on for any bocking related issues... also i believe they do have a gym available, but they don't use it as it's to expensive for the amount of people that turn up, with a good amount it ought to be ok.
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Joe, Have you spoke to Nero or any of the guys local to Birmingham about how the police/council might react to 20-30 bockers running around?
When numbers get bigger you can't just rock up and hope for the best.
I will write to the council to let them know. but I think it will be fine as they do have big event in the area.
I'm still trying to get hold of 'nero' and 'no fear'. sent them a email on 'skyhigh' but ill try facebook tonight.
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I might be wrong but I think only nero and k-rock are left out of the skyhigh group.
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Ok I have written to birmingham council today (I think locky has too, hopefully 1 of us will get a reply).
I have also been in contact with 'nero' from 'sky high' today asking him about birmingham his local area and jumping stilts.
His reply 'no problems in viccy square, not really any local gyms and if im not working ill bring the lads along'
short and sweet =)
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Thats Nero for you "Short and Sweet" :Claugh:
Maybe if I insult him a couple of times he will get on here to kick me back :Claugh:
I miss the old bunch always taking the micky on here it was fun
Jason :Hoofies2: :CGEEK:
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thats the plan jason of this meet to get the old people that stoped to get back on their stilts and have some fun again. the other side is to get the new guy to a meet to see other people on stilts, and to make some stilting friends.
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Hi everyone. I would like to start making a list of people who are 'Going' and who is a 'Might be going'
This will give a idea of numbers.
Please leave a comment if 'your going' or 'might be going'. Thank you.
P.S Still working on a gym but not looking good as I cant get up there to talk to them properly.
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Coming! =D
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maybe
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Boom! im in thats some of my xmas bonus gone XD see if we can get a gym there as well and if we could have a 2 day event :) would be epic a mini CB :)
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Boom! im in thats some of my xmas bonus gone XD see if we can get a gym there as well and if we could have a 2 day event :) would be epic a mini CB :)
I like the idea I'm working on doing some fun things. looking forward to meeting up again.
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where did k-rock and nero used to go there gym looked ok in there vids
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So any more news yet???
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I have been looking into the gym. Nero's gym he used to use was a school gym and its not big enough to hold a lot of people. maybe max 10/12 people.
There does not seem to be a gym that can hold a large amount of people. Even harder when you don't live close and cant go in and explain to them what we are all about.
I will bring this up more the beginning of February and try and get the numbers right up.
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Right I have requested it off work so hopefully I will be there :)
Really hope we can sort a gym out as the weather is rubbish right now and I would hate for that to spoil this event
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hope to see you there I'm sure the weather will be fine =).
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I have been looking into the gym. Nero's gym he used to use was a school gym and its not big enough to hold a lot of people. maybe max 10/12 people.
There does not seem to be a gym that can hold a large amount of people. Even harder when you don't live close and cant go in and explain to them what we are all about.
I will bring this up more the beginning of February and try and get the numbers right up.
They had another gym before that 'Joe Legg', think they only stopped using it 'cos they didn't have enough 'people' so they swapped to the 'smaller' one, which is conveniently near 'Nero's' house. I 'think' I'm a 'Might Be Going'. :D
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hey guys im one of nero's crew WOOP go SKY high lol anyway umm i know where all the spots are in brum i just cant do anything about a gym you are defonalty gonna have to speak to k-rock or nero about that, but i will be there for the big meet :Nero:
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Great to hear and welcome to the forum.
I have been trying to get hold of 'Nero' and get a gym but it has not been easy. I am still trying but its not looking good for a gym.
But I'm sure the weather will be fine and will be like a little capital bocking meet.
I hope everyone can make it. don't matter if your new or a pro at the sport. Its all about meeting everyone and learning from each other.
I really feel it will be a big learning experience for everyone.
If you have not been on your stilts for some time get them on and join us at Birmingham. get the bocking spirit back into you.
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But I'm sure the weather will be fine and will be like a little capital bocking meet.
Can you please predict whether it will rain on my birthday (22nd July) while you are at it :P
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But I'm sure the weather will be fine and will be like a little capital bocking meet.
Can you please predict whether it will rain on my birthday (22nd July) while you are at it :P
There no harm in being positive Rich. I am working on a gym encase it does rain. and no i cant predict if it will rain on your birthday. maybe you should book a gym just encase.
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=] I'm rather excited! Really hope I have the money to come!
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Work has let me know I have the been allowed the day off so I will definatly be coming now :D
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Glad to hear see you there.
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UPDATE
I have been in contact with 2 gyms in Birmingham and after talking with them there has not been much luck. First gym has no space for us as they are booked on weekends. The 2nd gym are worried the floor will be damaged as its a old floor. I tried but couldn't get round it.
This meet is still going ahead. Please check the first post for details.
Joe
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Well I would certainly hope the welsh bockers will be there. It really comes down to how the weather looks and what transport we have so I really cant say for sure until a few days before the event but I know we all want to go.
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Well I would certainly hope the welsh bockers will be there. It really comes down to how the weather looks and what transport we have so I really cant say for sure until a few days before the event but I know we all want to go.
I know what your saying. I'm gutted about the gym. I hope the weather gets nice after this cold weather goes by.
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Looks like 7 of us so far coming down! :Cbiggrin:
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Looks like 7 of us so far coming down! :Cbiggrin:
I'm sure loads of people are waiting on the weather . dont want to say yes if its snowing or raining.
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after all this cold weather, wind, and snow. hopeful it will stop and the nice spring weather will be coming though.
This is a reminder for this 'big meet'.
Everyone says the best way to learn is to meet people. so come a long and learn first hand.
check out the first page for more information.
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So its birmingham 25th feb?
do you have a gym or not?
dunno if i'm gonna be able to make it (probably not but i'll see)
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So its birmingham 25th feb?
do you have a gym or not?
dunno if i'm gonna be able to make it (probably not but i'll see)
All the info is on the first page.
But yes its on the 25th of feb. I could not get a gym but did try. And I hope you can it will be a good meet.
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15 days to go, People are organizing lift and talking about it. I feel its going to be a good day.
This was Lockys CB2011 meet. was one of the best meets I had been to in a long time. Got to meet loads of old friends, and new ones.
So for the quickest way to learn and to see what other people are doing on 'bocks' come a long and join in the fun. More the merrier.
(http://i44.tinypic.com/m8i3gn.jpg)
Hope to see everyone there.
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If I drive to Brum and its raining I will be an angry welsh person gunning for Joe Legg!
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ill have to see the 5 day weather forecast just before =)
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I'm not going to be able to make it any more, gotta go up to Lougborough that weekend for a friends birthday and to get a house sorted for next year.
I look forward to the pictures and videos!
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I hate to say this guys but I went out on my stilts today for the first proper time since November. I injured my knee ligaments around christmas and have been resting it. Today we hit the bay and I think I have probably done more damage. I guess I'll really find out tomorrow morning when I wake up.
But it does mean it looks really unlikely I'll be coming up for this meet :(
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I hate to say this guys but I went out on my stilts today for the first proper time since November. I injured my knee ligaments around christmas and have been resting it. Today we hit the bay and I think I have probably done more damage. I guess I'll really find out tomorrow morning when I wake up.
But it does mean it looks really unlikely I'll be coming up for this meet :(
how could you. its still 10 days to go. see what its like tomorrow.
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Well, I'm planning to go, I'll see if I can drag some others along with me.
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I would love to come to this
But sadly too far and wrong time of year for me (Work and pets keep me at home)
Maybe the next one
Have fun all and think of me moping about at home :Claugh:
Jason :Hoofies2: :CGEEK:
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well I'm going to be booking my hired car tomorrow.
The 5 day weather forecast says its going to be cloudy with sun pushing on though. 0% rain.
So I hope everyone is ready for a full day of bocking.
The chance to see some new and old faces.
learn from other bockers.
see some of extreme side of bocking.
And a chance to bring back the fun side of bocking.
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I dont trust long range forecasts, they usually the complete opposite of what the weather is really like.
I hope not in this case. Should be a great meet.
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Google map link.
http://maps.google.co.uk/maps/ms?msid=208831663184967351325.0004b96c1bd3439931197&msa=0&ll=52.479905,-1.902523&spn=0.003849,0.009645
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Any idea on Car Parking anyone?
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If You are coming to this 'Big Bock Meet' this saturday, send me a pm message so I can send you my number!
See you all there =)
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I know this is late but if there is anyone in the Bristol area that can get to Cardiff or Newport then we can offer you a lift to and from this meet for free. (donations welcome)
PS. This means one thing.
The Welsh are coming.
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Great news. :Cbiggrin: love the welshies.
The weather forecast has changed from cloudy to sunny now too :Cbiggrin:
I'm traveling from the south coast up the m5 to Birmingham. so if there's anyone who wants a lift (free of charge too since I'm going that way) send me a pm.
See you all there at Victoria square!!!!!
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Have fun you all :)
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Have fun you all :)
thanks naz, sure we will. setting off right now.
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how was the big meet??
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Ok I just got home!
Just like to say a very good meet. about 20 came today and I think they all had a good time.
I would like to thanks them all for making the meet. 'Welshies' 'riser raptors' 'N.E.W.C' 'PRO-Jump' if I missed any Im sorry.
The weather stayed sunny all day and the police was fine with us and stayed there all day. We entertained the crouds and everyone was jumping about.
A guy came round recording a music video and asked if we all wanted to be in it. So we did and got his details so we should see some footage from that as some point.
Then a sky 1 van came round for the program 'just dance' (I think it was called) some of they guys got on camera I think. =)
then apart from all that I think very progress today. from clearing steps to jumping and flipping over people.
So over all It was a good day.
If you have any pictures of video please post them. I know some people got some really good pics and videos. (N.E.W.C guy on the scates I want to see that flip over you on here :Cwideeyed:)
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Flippin brilliant day guys, we all had such a great time so thanks to everyone.
It was only topped off by a great rugby result aswell :)
Shouting WALES in the middle of an english city with the game on the big screen was brave yet stupid lol
My name is mitch.
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my names mitch
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It was an ace day, Great bunch of guys, good spot, weather brill,
It was only topped off by a great rugby result aswell :)
Shouting WALES in the middle of an english city with the game on the big screen was brave yet stupid lol
I was singing Hymns and Arias in Weatherspoons in the middle of Brum at the final whistle. :Cyes:
I'll sort the vid of the flip tonight Joe. :Cwink: I had every faith in you :Cyes:
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I had every faith in you :Cyes:
good job someone did :Claugh:
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Gutted I missed this one
Glad you all had such a good time and want to see the vids and pics NOW :Claugh:
Jason :Hoofies2: :CGEEK:
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I've created a facebook page, thought it might be easier to share pics etc and organise the next one (!).
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Big-Bock-Meet/325589550825569
My pics are here and should be publicly accessible for non fbookers like Jase :)
http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.325591190825405.97385.325589550825569&type=3
Vids can wait until later. The sun is out and so am I :)
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Nice pics mate
And thanks for putting them so I can see them too
Looks like you all had too much fun think it should be illegal :Claugh: (unless I'm there )
Jason :Hoofies2: :CGEEK: