Mike {squid}
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  • Atlanta, GA
  • United States
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  • Lorene
  • Cristina C
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  • Julia Davison

Mike {squid}'s Discussions

ideas for Fire Fans?

Started this discussion. Last reply by Harlow [Hulacination Hoops] Aug 17, 2010. 14 Replies

different systems for collapsible hoops

Started this discussion. Last reply by The CircularPhile Oct 28, 2009. 9 Replies

Journal problems

Started this discussion. Last reply by SaFire* May 31, 2009. 1 Reply

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Lorene left a comment for Mike {squid}
"Hellloooooo. You haven't been on here in a while, but recently I bought tubing at a hardware store in Marietta and told the owner (totally expecting to surprise him) that I was going to make hula hoops out of it. He responded with, "Oh,…"
Nov 17, 2011
Mike {squid} replied to the discussion 'Idiot spectators: how to deal?'
"Im a guy and I come at it from a paranoid viewpoint:  anybody asking provoking questions may be looking to antagonize you into a fight or be looking for a way to hurt you.  If you dont like the questions, the conversation stops. …"
May 21, 2011
Mike {squid} commented on Jenna Nordgren's video
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Jenna Practicin' in JAMuary :)

"hot damn holy punch a fist through a wall!@!  That was freaking savage.  I dont get many chances these days to cruise the sites, but oh my am I glad I caught this.  Put a smile on my stressed out face.  TWO big thumbs up!!"
Feb 2, 2011
Harlow [Hulacination Hoops] replied to the discussion 'ideas for Fire Fans?'
"I've got the fans Charlie makes, they're nice and I love them and I think the spin ring ones are out now? Good investment."
Aug 17, 2010
Mandala NightFyre replied to the discussion 'ideas for Fire Fans?'
"Trick Concepts makes a fan that is actually custom designed for inside technical moves. The Khaos fire fan has excellent weight and grip, and is what many of Grimm and Memory's most technical videos are done with. I personally use a pair of…"
Aug 17, 2010
Lisa Potums left a comment for Mike {squid}
"Hi, I saw that you can make a levi stick. I've tried to make one, but the balance doesn't seem to be right. Can you give me some advice? Xx Lisa"
Apr 16, 2010
Mike {squid} commented on Stephanie's photo
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Red Creature

"That is one sexy hoop. hmm, maybe I should be worried that the hoop is what draws my attention."
Feb 19, 2010
Mike {squid} replied to the discussion 'Fabric hoop making?'
"ugh, the mess isn't the worst part about spray adhesive; its the smell and deadly stuff you accidentally breathe in. Im an art teacher for elementary kids, so I always take a paranoid view of aerosol glues."
Feb 17, 2010
Mike {squid} replied to the discussion 'tape or not to tape'
"Im curious: when you all sand it, what grit size do you use? Is it a super coarse 60 or something much finer like 220?"
Feb 13, 2010
Mike {squid} replied to the discussion 'Fabric hoop making?'
"I like using the double-sided tape and then using ribbon on top. Most of my hoops are about 39 inches and it will take me approximately 20-22 feet of ribbon to wrap it in the tape style. The double sided tape I use is 1.5 inches wide Duck tape. Its…"
Feb 13, 2010
Mike {squid} commented on Natalie Kelley's video
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12 Year-Old Hooper Inspired by SaFire

"That rocks! You can tell she's been working hard on it, but still looks like its all about the fun. I love seeing kids doing stuff like this. You can see the potential growing and just imagine how awesome she will be at it after a few more…"
Feb 9, 2010
Mike {squid} replied to the discussion 'newbie getting frustrated'
"If it continues to drive you nuts, move away from it for a tiny bit and approach it later. Give your mind time to relax and come at it from a new perspective. When I was learning it, I found that it helped me to try and make sure I was leading the…"
Feb 4, 2010
Mike {squid} replied to the discussion 'What's your day job?!'
"lot of teachers listed, so add me to that list. I teach K-5 Art. Family and home renovation is my first job, but the other helps to maintain the bills. :)"
Feb 1, 2010
Mike {squid} replied to the discussion 'Sharing the love of music'
"Luna, I've been digging the Kan'Nal music a lot, so thanks for that lead. The music is good for vibing out on and has that tribal feel I've been looking for. Are they still together? Their site didn't have any tour updates since…"
Jan 31, 2010
Mike {squid} and Shews *Eclipse* are now friends
Jan 29, 2010
Mike {squid} commented on the blog post 'sad, hooping came between a friendship'
"Weelll, there are plenty of professional performers who could probably provide examples of someone who comes in and undercuts a bid on a gig. Sometimes that's just the way it happens. But imagine if you have someone come into your class, you…"
Jan 27, 2010

Profile Information

Do you teach hoop classes? (You'll be added to our directory)
No
What skills do you have?
Hooping, Poi, Staff, Contact Juggling, Fire Spinning
What year did you start hooping? (e.g. 2003)
2010
What is your goal for 2012 and why is it important? (Doesn't have to be hoop related.)
love my family, play with my daughters tons, hoop in the open sun, beef up the skills on all my toys.

Mike {squid}'s Journal

back in the City

Posted on December 27, 2009 at 8:39pm 2 Comments

So, my computer broke last August and I've only popped in on the chatrooms during borrowed times. I've not stopped my arts: poi, meteor, staff, hooping, and anything else that I can fiddle about with.



Geez, what has happened since then...where do I start? This year of 2009 has been one of the strangest/hardest I've faced:



The landscaping wall behind my house collapsed and cost me $4000 dollars and 6 months of my life as I had to do all the work myself to tear out bushes…  

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At 7:13pm on November 17, 2011, Lorene said…

Hellloooooo. You haven't been on here in a while, but recently I bought tubing at a hardware store in Marietta and told the owner (totally expecting to surprise him) that I was going to make hula hoops out of it. He responded with, "Oh, yeah. A guy was in here last week and bought some tubing for hoops." I was deflated by his unexpected response. :-) Then I wondered if you were the guy who bought the tubing...

At 6:56am on April 16, 2010, Lisa Potums said…
Hi, I saw that you can make a levi stick. I've tried to make one, but the balance doesn't seem to be right. Can you give me some advice?

Xx Lisa
At 1:16pm on December 22, 2009, Rose said…
Happy Birthday!!!
What a cute little girl!
At 6:50pm on September 8, 2009, Virtuous ॐ Luna said…
yeah, it dries & forms into electrical tape

I was thinking of painting a hoop with it.
 
 
 

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