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Plus, I read months ago, someone's TG pole was slipperier then chrome at first, maybe had to be broken in?  Couldn't find it recently.

Thanks 😉

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Hi, not that it makes any difference, since I've texted her 3 times and still waiting for response–

but can you tell what brand/size this pole is by the pic??  Trying to find out if its a nice, safe 45mm size or not 🙂

Thanks 🙂

 

http://racine.craigslist.org/hab/2765421153.html

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wow, pole outside!  that would be heaven, in nice weather of course 🙂

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and poledancer menswear is genius! 🙂   so encouraging. 

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my friend just texted me he saw it!!!!!  awesome!!!!

lis

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my diet is strict induction Atkins, no grains or gluten, no sugar at all, no prepared foods at all.

no fruit, milk, no potatoes, corn, even carrots and peas have too much sugar for me.

i eat lamb, beef, turkey, eggs, asparagus, broccoli, spinach, onions, garlic, some red peppers and tomatoes, and lemon and lime juice. thats all i eat. ever. i had to add a fiber supplement, and tons of vitamins of course. but my lips peel off constantly because i don’t have grains.

i used to be able to have oatmeal, and nuts, but then these made me sick, so i had to cut them out.

i’ve been on the atkins diet for 6 years, and if i’m not cured soon, my organs will start to fail. its hard on your kidneys, they can fail, you can develop diabetes.

we hope the gods and goddesses are with me https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_wink.gif
i am seeing a candida specialist in chicago in a week, paid for in cash, not covered by insurance, sucks.

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you’re so sweet https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_smile.gif

that’s the weirdest thing, i DON’T have any pain when i walk.
when i put antifungals on my back, or take antifungal medication, THEN my back hurts.
otherwise, lucky me, i have no pain at all. just knees like water and shaky and wobbly.

i pray to god this exercising will keep working.
i have to go back to work on monday, or i’ll lose my whole life, because i won’t be able to pay for rent or food!

its not on my skin anymore, it started on my foot, then spread to my whole body, but you can’t see it. its systemic, and none of the doctors believe that is possible.

gotta go

lis https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_smile.gif

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guess who finally put their pole back up…after a year!

the first major thing i did is finally clean my place. i have a lovely hardwood floor, but got huge lovely area rugs so i could do workouts on them and not hurt my back. but…i have to CLEAN them https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_smile.gif i’ve had crappy vacuums, and i wasn’t going to get serious about getting on that floor until i finally hoover spin-scrubbed it (its a steam-cleaner, got one off craigslist).
i had to do it TWICE because it was sludge the first time.

second–i ordered 2 pole workout videos. it makes me feel much less intimidated about spending time with my pole. i can do moves easily in class, but once you do a few spins, you don’t know what else to do, when you’re at home. i like these pole workouts, whether i follow them strictly or not, because i have some structured time with my pole, not just the pole "staring me down", waiting for me to do something.

i’m like, ‘i just got here, don’t look at me’ https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_wink.gif

third–i finally took the time to figure out how to monthly clean the pole. i had it up a month, and HAD to take it down after a month to clean it, no way i was going to let it get stuck up there! i assumed i would have to do it in the tub–guess who never cleans her tub. i spray it, but don’t scour it enough. once i decided to clean the pole last week finally–i decided it made more sense to get the corner of a kitchen towel wet, add soap and wash the screws, rather than getting all the inside wet. then i rinse out the rag and wipe off the screws, dry them and WD-40.

fourth–i’ve been home sick having problems walking, got so bored i finally cleaned up https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_wink.gif laying in bed for weeks hasn’t helped, i figure i’ll try to workout more!

omg, its one year since i got the pole, and its finally back up https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_smile.gif
ps. try not to do poling workouts right after you eat https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_wink.gif

lis

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what a nice time reading your responses https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_smile.gif

normally my turn-on list is tall, skinny, with long or shaggy hair–for guys! more of a hair FETISH https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_wink.gif if a guy can put his hair in his mouth, i melt. (not like scary ratty hair tho)
lately snowboarder/skater Shaun White has resurfaced as one of my faves (i like girly guys, and he seems smart too, in addition to being hella-sweet, and talented)

but there’s a lot of ‘sexy’ guys who just don’t show respect or interest.
i met this guy who is huge–6’2" and big, built like a linebacker, a frat guy! i typically date computer geeks who wear a lot of black https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_wink.gif
but he has the most active mind, fun conversation, and he is SUCH a sweetie, adores me, and seriously knows how to kiss.
so altho he’s way too young for me, its a good time https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_smile.gif
usually overweight is not for me, but this guy is so engaging and so much fun and a great lover, i don’t mind so much. super cute face and smile.

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k guys, i just spent $60 on the 1st set, so i hope its worth it!

this forum is the best https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_smile.gif

lis

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wow, i tht having a pole at home would be the coolest thing ever (I have one now)–

what kind of ceiling do you have to set up silks?!?!?
that has to be a tiny bit cooler than a pole… https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_wink.gif
so awesome!
don’t suppose you’d be able to post a pic of your setup???

i had tht about it, but assumed it would be impossible, at least with regular 8ft ceilings.
what height/kind of ceiling do you have???

wtg!!!

lis

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VITAMIN D

look up recommendations on amounts, a study came out last year that recommends much higher amounts than before, and it is linked to a lot of health issues. my hospital was passing out pamphlets. i take supplements nearly every day.

be sure to get the ‘dry’ kind, because the gels are usually with added Vitamin A, but in cod liver oil, you easily overdose on Vit A levels, which is dangerous.

i can’t remember if its 1,000 or 2,000 mgs/day, look it up.

also if you tan just once a month, or once every 2 weeks, it won’t do much harm if you just go for 10-15 min, and you feel like you just soaked up sun on a beach for 2 hours! its great! i cover up my face, to avoid wrinkles, and my lower arms, because they’re darker on me already.

lis

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RE: POI

thanks rouge, but i actually thought of spinning tassels first, then wondered if anyone else uses this in dancing…i found the poi after my idea!!! (they use soft balls)

so i bought the tassels already, i can tell anyone honestly i was spinning before i knew of poi.
i tied up some cord to practice, but knew i wanted tassels, so i just ordered them.

kewl huh https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_smile.gif

and yes i want to try fire eventually, or at least glowing things, i guess a lot of people do that too

and poi were not always used as weapons, maybe the long poi, but the short poi (closer to what i want to do) are made to be soft so they are bounced off the body, more often used by women and essential in their storytelling practice.

lis https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_smile.gif

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wow you girls are great https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_smile.gif

i realize what i want to do–just be a regular dancer with my clothes on
i don’t think this would work at a ‘nudie bar’ https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_wink.gif

of course…there’s tons of girls that want to be dancers!
ahaha
so i’ll just have fun for now and see how good/cool/interesting i get
if nothing else, it can help me get a hottie bf and get in great shape and be happy https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_smile.gif

i’m hoping for Jamie Bell (actor/dancer), but who knows!!
when i get in better shape, i’ll probably post you a vid on youtube and propose to Mr. Bell https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_smile.gif

ahaha
lis

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you guys are so the best, these are the best stories ever! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_smile.gif

thanks so much for sharing good news!

lis

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good to know. i’m in love with spinny but haven’t done it myself because i’m worried it will screw up my learning

lis

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i think its more because you look super hot* than half naked.

i know some people can be half naked and not look like that. AND we are used to dressing half naked for pole dance…a lot of people aren’t used to looking at pics like this, you know https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_wink.gif

i know i got kinda pissed a few years ago (a few pounds lighter) when i wore pants and tops that fit fine–were not super tight, but they fit. other people overweight or even obese in our office wore pants that fit–i just happened to look differently in pants that fit than they did! and i did have problems with sexual harassment. so someone was talking about wearing less tight clothes or something. but that’s not fair if you have a different body so you have to wear baggy clothes??? maybe you should be thinking the other way around???

lis https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_smile.gif

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i’m sorry, that really sucks https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_sad.gif

they just weren’t ready for it, you know people ask for it, but they’re just not ready to really be comfortable.

if they asked for it, its their issues, not yours!

that does bite tho https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_sad.gif

cheers!

lis

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wow you girls totally rock
those are awesome lists@!!!!
thanks

my new favorite song https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_smile.gif my pole’s not up so i can’t say i pole to it now.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eN_oOtHIe7c
peter bjorn and john – it don’t move me

see if you like it!
what a fun vid

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Yeah, I’ve seen this one a hundred times too. Kind of suprised to see it on CNN, LOL. It’s hardly news.

Alcohol+Pole+Jeans= Youtube stardom

aaaaha, ahaha so funny https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_smile.gif

dayanara is sooo nice https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_wink.gif

lis

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see i think it makes a difference on the size city you’re in, because that is usually directly proportionate to Cost of Living. I’m in Milwaukee, WI, and pay $17/class for an hour, everyone has their own pole.

If they don’t tell you you’ll be sharing in a class before you go, I’d be ticked off! We have i think 3 places here, but I chose the only one where everybody gets their own pole https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_smile.gif

i tht ours were wildly expensive, but last time i was the only one who showed up!!! and everyone had fully prepaid! crazy https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_wink.gif

lis

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yes, and if you have extra weight you want to get rid of, i think it really helps get around on the pole.

i know i have a few to lose (already did some!), and i heard its MUCH easier on your thighs when you do the hold there

lis

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really really awesome

georgia, thank you SO much for explaining the 50/45 mm difference. i’m so glad i got the 50 now.

i’ve been a lazy girl and not been on it, but i just started lessons again!
yaayyyy

lis

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You should have said.
"If you’ve reached your chubby quota…
Why don’t you fire one of those fatties and let me in".

HA
HAHA
HAHAHA
ur so funny https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_wink.gif
lis

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fabulous, absolutely fabulous https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_smile.gif

the quality sound and video is perfect, and you know i like you girls https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_wink.gif

i was trying to pay back my credit card, but i will probably sign up for next month’s pole class https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_smile.gif i skipped 2 months because of the expensive ex-boyfriend, and the studio didn’t return my call (they had a fire, but moved to a new better place)

i have an awesome pole and not on it in months! i had a new boyfriend, then i took it down when i left on vacation… i’m due to wash and re-oil it, and how long til THAT happens…

i have a secret plan to get more discipline… any tips, anybody?

i have been working out cardio for a month now, and lost a few pounds with eating less too. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_smile.gif

lis