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kerby2317OfflineNon-member
Post subject: Newbie Here  PostPosted: Mar 27, 2008 - 08:52 PM



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Hi guys

thought i might as well join up here, went for my first one on one lesson today after doin a trial last week. Well im hooked lol. just booked myself a nice 6 hour lesson for next week. Did heel and toe lesson today and now feel like i need new legs lol. Oh and my local place is Chill Factore in Manchester

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HJOfflineSCUK Member
Post subject: RE: Newbie Here  PostPosted: Mar 27, 2008 - 08:55 PM



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hello...and welcome! Have you chosen which parts of your body you are going to sell to fuel this addiction that you are nurturing?

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Post subject: RE: Newbie Here  PostPosted: Mar 27, 2008 - 08:59 PM



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lol yeah i have realised it isnt a cheap hobby, cheaper than drugs tho :p im just gonna abuse the equipment at the snowdome for the time being till i get to a decent level and not likely to detroy new stuff
 
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Post subject: RE: Newbie Here  PostPosted: Mar 27, 2008 - 09:49 PM



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alright dude! its always worth the pain! not tried cf manchester yet, i live so close too!
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enjoy your stay!

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parkyy2kOfflineSCUK Member
Post subject:   PostPosted: Mar 27, 2008 - 10:05 PM



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Ouch a 6 hour lesson. I did 3 two hour sessions at the chill factore and was in pain after each one! Good luck
 
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lol yeah. should be fun. got a 1 hour brake after 3 hours.
 
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Post subject:   PostPosted: Mar 27, 2008 - 10:14 PM



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You still won't be able to work the next day.haha
 
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i know. good job ive got the following day off work lol. ah well. it will be worth it
 
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Aghh good idea, yep sure be worth it!
 
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well had my lesson yesterday. had a great time and the instructors are top guys at cfe. im feeling it today tho. every muscle in my body aches and i twisted my ankle just turning myself over when i fell lol. i could have at least done it in style lol. anyway totally hooked now and need to go and spend a small fortune on equipment now lol
 
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Post subject:   PostPosted: Apr 10, 2008 - 10:18 AM



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Wait until tomorrow, its always worse the second day.
Good to see you haere and enjoying it.

Hit ebay for cheaper kit, and now the sales are on at local shops!! you don't need to spend the earth!!!

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