Just got back from our usual Splott State Communty Circus session, but at the all new Ebeneser Church Hall in Cardiff, great space, lots of trapeze rigs and...
Hello Pete Not just good, it's wicked. Will the dates be going up on their website (assuming they have one)? If so, if you can email me the url, I'll put a...
Hello Folks This is being sent to all members as a Special Notice, because it covers some changes to memberships. Apologies to anyone who receives it twice! ...
Jo and Dave wrote: <snip> ... Please be very careful with removals due to bouncing email. I have a single Yahoo! account, referring to a single email address,...
When I started making whips, I had a hell of a job sourcing suitable roo hide in the UK. For my business, I need a regular supply of high quality roo hide at a...
That's one of my projects for next year Dave, but then again it was a project for last year as well. OK New Years resolution will be to make at least one ...
... Don't I know that feeling! Not enough days in the year ... It's very satisfying, the first time you crack a whip that you've made. Dave English Whips ...
Just a quick one to say hi! Im Mandy I havent yet got a whip but I am very interested in the whole whip cracking world. Its going to have to be a christmas...
Hi Mandy, Welcome to the group. I have tried the lassoo thing, with Peter Gamble, but couldn't get the hang of it at all! Could keep it spinning when someone...
Hello Mandy Welcome to the group. Can't think of anyone in your area who cracks whips, I'm afraid. You could try adding your details to the database: ...
Close to Burnley? Well that depends on a subjective view of geography as there's a couple of us in South Manchester... Either the Monday or Tuesday evening...
Hi there Are there any regular meetings of whip enthusiasts in the north Essex/south Cambs region ? Otherwise would there be people interested in having one ?...
Hello J-K Dave here - Welcome to the group; and Happy New year! I don't think there's yet been a meet in your area; although I know for a fact there are whip...
Dave here I hope everyone has had / is having a good time over Christmas and the New year. My whip cracking highlight of the festive period, was the discovery ...
Hi Dave Thanks for the reply. I'll have a look at the database. I am thinking of asking a local school if I can use their gym for a regular whip cracking...
I would think that they would require insurance, but I'm not certain. I've not approached any schools about using their facilities, but have looked at local...
Hi folks Dave here. Just uploaded a page to my site with some useful / interesting book titles on it; along with my views on them. I don't sell the books...
Hi, I am making a Zorro board; can anyone advise me what size to cut the target holes? I was thinking of cutting five 4" holes with the target (candle or...
Thanks for the book recommendations Dave, I picked up a copy of 'Cowboy Fun' and found it fascinating especially the picture of three guys carrying that 80...
... Ha!! If the zorro board at the convention last year is anything to go by then you need to make the holes about 18" across... Then mount the candles 1/2" in...
Hi all, Has anyone got a picture of a Zorro board? They sound pretty simple to knock up out of scrap wood, so if anyone could give me a general idea, or a...
Good luck! I couldn't snuff out those pesky candles at all when I had a go. Dave suggested that it was much easier when the candles had just been lit, and I...
Mick The target holes on a Zoro board are 3 inches. I f you would like the dimensions of the Zoro board, I would suggest getting in touch with Josh at JDeWhips...
Hello All Here is a link to some pictures of a Zoro and Dice board. http://hometown.aol.com/jdewhips/page3.html The best way to snuff out the candles is to...
Thanks for the link Larry; it looks like I have made a 'dice board' rather than a 'Zorro board'. Funny I thought a `Zorro board' had a `Z' pattern this one...
... *lol* I'll send the dog round, she'll soon tidy up for you ;-) Shelley x __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam?...
... Ah well, the bad news is that the holes in that board were too big! I think the ones used in American competitions are 3 inches; if memory serves correctly...
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