Hi

[Danoo]

Hi my name is Daniel and i live in the UK. i have been salsering for 8 weeks now ( dancing and lessons ). I am 14 years old and i just have to say I LOVE SALSA. i have had lots of dances ( mostly by the teachers cause they say i am 1 of the best students dancing ).

so just to say hi :)

[borikensalsero]

Welcome Danoo, Great to hear you love salsa!!! The addiction beginning at a young age, oh what a beauty!!!

[salsachinita]

My thought exactly, Boriken!

Welcome, Danoo :D ! Since you guys are of the same age, and both love salsa, you might wanna chat with our very own Sakura Kitty 8) !

[SDsalsaguy]

Hiya Daniel! Welcome to the Dance Forums and the wonderful world of salsa! :D

....Since you guys are of the same age....
Make that "roughly the same age" ... :wink: :lol:

(Don't want SK to get upset with us, now do we SC? Each of those years is hard won at the point after all! :wink:)

[salsachinita]

Point taken, SD :lol: !

[Sagitta]

welcome danoo!! :D

[Danish Guy]

Wellcome :D

[Danoo]

wow thx all :D

[Sakura]

My thought exactly, Boriken!

Welcome, Danoo :D ! Since you guys are of the same age, and both love salsa, you might wanna chat with our very own Sakura Kitty 8) !

=^_~= *purrs* Heh, heh, I get my own introduction! :wink:

Hiya Daniel! Welcome to the Dance Forums and the wonderful world of salsa! :D

....Since you guys are of the same age....
Make that "roughly the same age" ... :wink: :lol:

(Don't want SK to get upset with us, now do we SC? Each of those years is hard won at the point after all! :wink:)

Oh, how could I be upset at you guys?! You're awesome! And yes, those years *are* hard one. (*grins* My parents favor those, "You do *want* to reach your 16th birthday, don't you?" threats. :roll: ) But I'd like to think I seem a bit older than my biological clock is showing! 8)

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So, welcome, Danoo! Welcome to the wide world of DF! These people will be your buddies, your advice columnists, and your guides during your dancing journey! (--SO TREAT THEM WELL!!! :wink: ) Because we love each and every one of our DF-Posting-Addicts. :friend:

Glad you're liking Salsa too! I'm wondering if we started roughly at the same age then though... I started about a month before I turned 15, and I'll be 16 in October, so I've nearly made it through my first year! Congrats on your first two months, and I hope many more follow!

Oh, and, :cheers: to being bright naturals to Dance! :D Keep up your hard work!


Sakura Kitty :kitty:

[lily]

Hi Danoo. Welcome to the friendliest forum on the internet!!! Where do you live in the UK? I was born in Suffolk.

[Danoo]

cool
i was born in Nottingham and still live there :)

[Danoo]

o thanks for the beer SK :)

[Sakura]

o thanks for the beer SK :)

:shock: :shock: :shock: SHH!!! :lol: :lol: :lol: Actually, here on DF, we slip in our favourite drinks; and those of us under 21 (or whatever the ages are) slip in our favourite non-alcoholic ones. I myself prefer Dr. Pepper or Apple Cider/Juice. :wink:

Welcome again to the DF; you're gonna fit in great! :lol: :lol: :lol:

SK :kitty:

[tj]

Welcome to DF, danoo!

[cocodrilo]

Irasshaimase! (That's "Welcome" in Japanese!) :D

[Pacion]

Welcome Danoo! Glad salsa found you :wink: Where do you learn? I live in London and haven't danced North of the UK yet :oops: but am hoping to rectify that this year :banana:

Oh, and, :cheers: to being bright naturals to Dance! :D Keep up your hard work!

And what exactly is that in your glass Missy! :roll: :wink: :lol:

[tj]

Oh, and, :cheers: to being bright naturals to Dance! :D Keep up your hard work!

And what exactly is that in your glass Missy! :roll: :wink: :lol:

Uh oh Sakura - busted by your Aunt Pacion....

(better than Great Aunt Wilhelmina at least!)

[Pacion]

Oh, and, :cheers: to being bright naturals to Dance! :D Keep up your hard work!

And what exactly is that in your glass Missy! :roll: :wink: :lol:

Uh oh Sakura - busted by your Aunt Pacion....

(better than Great Aunt Wilhelmina at least!)

:shock: Or Great Aunt Emertrude! :tongue: :lol:

[jamaicanspice]

[quote=Pacion]And what exactly is that in your glass Missy! :roll: :wink: :lol:


that's a sky juice she has Pacion :D it's a Jamaican type of frozen drink that you get in a glass :wink:

WELCOME DANOO!!! glad you could join us here on DF..looking forward to seening more posts from you :D

:shock: salsachinita! are you trying a love connection here with sakura and danoo 8) cool!! 8) :D

[Sakura]

Oh, and, :cheers: to being bright naturals to Dance! :D Keep up your hard work!

And what exactly is that in your glass Missy! :roll: :wink: :lol:

Uh oh Sakura - busted by your Aunt Pacion....

(better than Great Aunt Wilhelmina at least!)

:shock: Or Great Aunt Emertrude! :tongue: :lol:

:shock: I'm innocent, Aunty Pacion! I already said, I'd put Dr. Pepper or Apple Cider/Juice in that mug! *grins* Thanks for covering for me JS! :wink:

Yes, getting "caught" by my Aunty Pacion *WOULD* be better than the other available options.... =O_o=

[quote=Pacion]And what exactly is that in your glass Missy! :roll: :wink: :lol:

that's a sky juice she has Pacion :D it's a Jamaican type of frozen drink that you get in a glass :wink:

...

:shock: salsachinita! are you trying a love connection here with sakura and danoo 8) cool!! 8) :D

:shock: :oops: :shock: :oops: :shock: :oops: :shock: :oops: :shock: :oops: Oh, my!!!!!!!!!! JS!

...Of course, I'm sure you're secretly planning with SC now! :roll: You Devils you. :wink: But, I'm sure the men of DF will make sure no funny business goes on from you two! :lol: 8)

SK :kitty:

[salsachinita]

Yo, Danoo!

First day here & look at the welcome (& the chaos) you've started :nope: !

[Pacion]

Yo, Danoo!

First day here & look at the welcome (& the chaos) you've started :nope: !

I am betting that he is either Gemini or Scorpion or even Pisces (can't spelll! Time to sleep!) :lol:

[Sakura]

Yo, Danoo!

First day here & look at the welcome (& the chaos) you've started :nope: !

I am betting that he is either Gemini or Scorpion or even Pisces (can't spelll! Time to sleep!) :lol:

Chaos! Excellent!!!!! *evil laughter* :twisted: :twisted:

Hmm.... Evil Western Zodiac... Eastern's the only way to go! :twisted: :wink: Makes me a Dragon -- my favourite animal! Somehow, though, my Eastern Zodiac was always more accurate than my Western, so I prefer to go by it.

So, if I'm a Dragon, that makes you, Danoo, a Snake. If JS and SC are to have their way, I must consult my horoscope book on how I'm supposed to get along with you! :lol: :D

Sakura Kitty :kitty:

(PS-Wouldn't worry about the "connection," you plotters. =^_~= One of my "sisters" is a Snake and we get along well. And I'm sure you all remember my innate fondness for reptiles.

Snakes are cute and cuddly, after all! :roll: :P )

[squirrel]

Welcome!!! I'm glad you discovered the wonderful world of SALSA!

[Sakura]

Another addict in the making, eh? :wink:

SK :kitty:

[MacMoto]

I live in London and haven't danced North of the UK yet :oops: but am hoping to rectify that this year :banana:
Meanwhile, north of the Border, MacMoto busies herself making "Welcome Pacion" banners... :lol: :lol:

Welcome to DF, Danoo!

[Sabor]

Hola! may the force be with u!

[Danoo]

lol sooo many posts :D

yeah i dance Gemini Salsa :)

[jamaicanspice]

well isn't this ironic....according to the Chinese Zodiac I was born in the year of the dragon Sakura :D and yes...we all know about your love for reptiles.....snakes in particular *shudder*...I don't know who to tell to be careful....Sakura or Danoo....either way they should make an interesting combination :wink: 8)

[Danoo]

LOL she lives in usa for jeez sake :p

[jamaicanspice]

LOL she lives in usa for jeez sake :p

what? you don't beleive in taking planes :D hello!!! :D

[Danoo]

LOL

so im gonna go all the way to see her for a day :p

[jamaicanspice]

LOL so im gonna go all the way to see her for a day :p

who said anything about it being for just a day? 8) :wink: :D salsa is not a one day affair :D (no pun intended ya'll) it takes time and lots of practice and right now since you both aren't old enough to join the rest of us in the clubs etc. you can figure out a way to swap salsa stories/lessons over some ice cream or fruit juice :D I mean who knows 8) stranger things have happened :wink:

[Danoo]

lol
i can get in some clubs here ;)
most of the events are in bars here ( but i dont know alot )
but ive had a nice chat last night with SK :)

[Pacion]

lol
i can get in some clubs here ;)
most of the events are in bars here ( but i dont know alot )
but ive had a nice chat last night with SK :)

Danoo, am I fishfeed or somethin' :roll: I asked where do you learn and I am being totally ignored. Okay, fine! :argue: I am going to go off now and sulk. Don't say a word! I am sulking and I don't like people talking to me when I sulk :evil: :lol:

Seriously, I am curious Danoo how you got started as I don't hear about teenagers outside of the US being introduced to/discovering salsa :D

[Danoo]

o sorry :(

i live in nottingham and i go lessons in beeston at "The Bar"

have u got msn ? :)

[Sakura]

well isn't this ironic....according to the Chinese Zodiac I was born in the year of the dragon Sakura :D and yes...we all know about your love for reptiles.....snakes in particular *shudder*...I don't know who to tell to be careful....Sakura or Danoo....either way they should make an interesting combination :wink: 8)

:shock: HEY! THERE IS NOTHING WRONG WITH SNAKES!!! They ARE cute!!!!! And soft, and cuddly! And then there was that story about the crocodile and me... :D :D :twisted: :D :D

LOL so im gonna go all the way to see her for a day :p

who said anything about it being for just a day? 8) :wink: :D salsa is not a one day affair :D (no pun intended ya'll) it takes time and lots of practice and right now since you both aren't old enough to join the rest of us in the clubs etc. you can figure out a way to swap salsa stories/lessons over some ice cream or fruit juice :D I mean who knows 8) stranger things have happened :wink:

*pretends to be affronted* So what you're saying then, Danoo, is that I'm not special enough to be visited from overseas for a day!? :lol: :wink: :lol:

Affairs, JS? *eyes you up* However... Ice cream is very good... Especially Cookies and Cream ice cream.... =^___^= *purrs*

lol
i can get in some clubs here ;)
most of the events are in bars here ( but i dont know alot )
but ive had a nice chat last night with SK :)

Danoo, am I fishfeed or somethin' :roll: I asked where do you learn and I am being totally ignored. Okay, fine! :argue: I am going to go off now and sulk. Don't say a word! I am sulking and I don't like people talking to me when I sulk :evil: :lol:

Seriously, I am curious Danoo how you got started as I don't hear about teenagers outside of the US being introduced to/discovering salsa :D

Aww! Poor Pacion! I'm sure he was going to get back to you! Right now, we're fighting off Mad Matchmakers! :lol: :lol: :lol:

Little help here, tj? Sabor? Anybody?!?!? :lol: :roll:

SK :kitty:

(PS-I wanna know how you got introduced too! Story time! Enquiring Minds time!)

[Danoo]

lol i already told her where i go :)

[SDsalsaguy]

Yes, but that doesn't answer how you got started in the first place... :wink:

[Danoo]

ok ill post my story :)

i was at my mums friends birthday party
she invited some of her salsa friends around
the guys where teaching me the basic steps
then after that day me and my mum started going lessons :D

our lesson starts at 7:30pm and ends 8:30
then its dancing till 11pm
1 night i had 6 dances with Nickletta

now the Daniella and Nickletta love dancing with me cause they say im so good

our teachers are Daniella, Nickletta, Trevor

and trevor says i will own the place in 2 years time :)

[ThatHaitianSwede]

Hello all, don't mean to steal anyone's fire, but since there's already a thread saying 'Hi' I thought I'd just drop in and introduce myself

I'm new, although I've actually read over this forum a whole bunch of times cuz I think it's really interesting to hear everyone's aspect on salsa and bachata and whatnot. All you have to know is that I am in love with salsa. I started out with ballroom, and my fav dance used to be Rumba but things change, and now it's all about the Salsa, merengue, bachata, etc. So uhh, yeah hi 8)

[Pacion]

Welcome HaitianSwede!

Yes, but that doesn't answer how you got started in the first place... :wink:

Thanks for the support Uncle Jon :wink: :lol:

So HaitianSwede, how did you get started :D From your alias, does that mean you/your parents are originally from Haiti?

[borikensalsero]

welcome THathatitainSwede!!! :D :D We got fire to share for everyone!!!

[jamaicanspice]

hey!!!! that's cool :) welcome Haitianswede!! I want to know too by the way? (the name association that is)....

So now we know how Danoo got started.....well, your teachers are telling you your THAT good then you are that good. When are we gonna get to some of those skills of yours :D

[Danoo]

the teachers say im better than some of the dancers there :roll:

they alwats come up to me and have private conversations :D

[jamaicanspice]

@Danoo - looking forward to some evidence of this :wink:

[jamaicanspice]

so Danoo have you some thought to what I said about hooking up with sakura to exchange notes?? I mean since you're so good maybe a trip needs to be organised so you can practice with our little salsera :D

[Sakura]

welcome THathatitainSwede!!! :D :D We got fire to share for everyone!!!

Boriken's right, ThatHatitianSwede! Welcome for real to the DF! And with the Swede bit! Do I have a Swedish comrade here now? 8) More Swedes to the ranks of DF! :lol: :lol:

so Danoo have you some thought to what I said about hooking up with sakura to exchange notes?? I mean since you're so good maybe a trip needs to be organised so you can practice with our little salsera :D

:shock: :oops: :oops: :oops: :oops: :oops: :oops: :oops: :shock:

"Our Little Salsera?!" I feel like a bargaining chip!!!! Hmm... We're getting into middle ages thinking... I've got no qualms about a trip so long as you all don't start trying to marry me off before my 16th birthday! :lol: :lol:

SK :kitty:

[jamaicanspice]

:shock: marriage!!! who said anything about marriage!!! heck no!! :shock: hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm :roll: although 8) :D

[Pacion]

No! No! No! Jamaicanspice. You are not going to engineer an outing for your lime-green hat :roll: :roll: :roll: :lol:

Sakura, be thankful that you will be 16 :wink: remember that in some cultures, you would have been married off by the time you were four/five :?

[ThatHaitianSwede]

. . . Do I have a Swedish comrade here now? 8) More Swedes to the ranks of DF! :lol: :lol:


Mos Definitley. My mamma's from Sweden and my Dad's from Haiti, hence a HaitianSwede mix of polar opposites :)

It's weird cuz I got into the Merengue and Bachata through my mom's ballroom dance club, completely separate from my heritage.

[Sakura]

:shock: marriage!!! who said anything about marriage!!! heck no!! :shock: hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm :roll: although 8) :D

No, no, no, no, no, no, no! BAD JS! I can *hear* you think, so stop it! :lol: :lol: 8)

No! No! No! Jamaicanspice. You are not going to engineer an outing for your lime-green hat :roll: :roll: :roll: :lol:

Sakura, be thankful that you will be 16 :wink: remember that in some cultures, you would have been married off by the time you were four/five :?

*gulp* If Sabor joins her crusades, I'm done for! :lol: :roll:

4 OR 5!? I only knew of betrothals happening that early! Not marriage! Now, 12 and 13, I knew that one... :shock: :? =O_o=

. . . Do I have a Swedish comrade here now? 8) More Swedes to the ranks of DF! :lol: :lol:


Mos Definitley. My mamma's from Sweden and my Dad's from Haiti, hence a HaitianSwede mix of polar opposites :)

It's weird cuz I got into the Merengue and Bachata through my mom's ballroom dance club, completely separate from my heritage.

Excellent! :D :D They always said, "Opposites attract!" (To be utterly cliched about it!)

It may be weird, but it's fun and interesting, right? :wink:

SK :kitty:

[Pacion]

Excellent! :D :D They always said, "Opposites attract!" (To be utterly cliched about it!)

It may be weird, but it's fun and interesting, right? :wink:

SK :kitty:

Yes it is! And the DNA :wink: element fascinated me when I was doing biology at school

[dancin/dj]

the teachers say im better than some of the dancers there :roll:

they alwats come up to me and have private conversations :D welcome danoo,looks like we might be taking lessons with you in a few years :) go for the gusto 8)

[jamaicanspice]

heheheeheh@sakura...you are SO not helping your situation girl! :lol:

[Danoo]

the teachers say im better than some of the dancers there :roll:

they alwats come up to me and have private conversations :D welcome danoo,looks like we might be taking lessons with you in a few years :) go for the gusto 8)

huh i dont understand that :p

and u guys talk ALOT :p

[Sakura]

Excellent! :D :D They always said, "Opposites attract!" (To be utterly cliched about it!)

It may be weird, but it's fun and interesting, right? :wink:

SK :kitty:

Yes it is! And the DNA :wink: element fascinated me when I was doing biology at school

....*musing* I know a *really* good song called, "Ask DNA" from the Cowboy Bebop movie, Knockin' On Heaven's Door... Nobody apparently can hear it and NOT strut! :lol: :lol: :lol: It really is a great song though. =^__^=

heheheeheh@sakura...you are SO not helping your situation girl! :lol:

....Maybe not... :lol: :lol: :wink: But I'm not hurting myself *that* much, right? *blink blink*

SK :kitty:

[Danoo]

@Danoo - looking forward to some evidence of this :wink:

what do u mean lol
how can i get evidence :)

[Sagitta]

@Danoo - looking forward to some evidence of this :wink:

what do u mean lol
how can i get evidence :)

By dancing with her, dancing with her!

[Danoo]

i dance with the 2 woman teachers every week :)

[jamaicanspice]

@sagitta - EXCELLENT suggestion!! that would so work!! :wink:

@Danoo - have you noticed that we have a photo album on this site :D there is a reason for that 8) :wink:

[Danoo]

lol ooooo
i got 2 photos but not with the dance teacher :p

[jamaicanspice]

GOOD!!!! the 'young one' catches on well 8) :D

I am going to the album now *swoooosh!!!!!*

[Danoo]

whats younge got to do with it :oops: :lol:

[jamaicanspice]

whats younge got to do with it :oops: :lol:

*in chinese accent* ahhhhhh.....young grasshopper...you have much to learn 8) :D

[Lita_rulez]

whats younge got to do with it :oops: :lol:

*in chinese accent* ahhhhhh.....young grasshopper...you have much to learn 8) :D

It is not his fault. You forgot the panda between "young" and "one"

.
..
...

OK, I'll let myself out.

[Danoo]

LOL
this is the place im going tonight :)
http://www.absolutesalsa.co.uk/events.html

[Kali Ma]

Warm welcomes to you both, Danoo and ThatHaitianSwede! I'm still new around here myself...haven't had an extra minute of time recently, so apologies for not saying "Hi" sooner!

[borikensalsero]

Warm welcomes to you both, Danoo and ThatHaitianSwede! I'm still new around here myself...haven't had an extra minute of time recently, so apologies for not saying "Hi" sooner!

Hi, Hello, to you as well Kali Ma!!! :D

[Kali Ma]

Thank you, borikensalsero! It's lovely to be here, even though I've had scant opportunity to post recently. I feel as if I already know you quite intimately, actually...I really enjoy reading your posts. :)

[ThatHaitianSwede]

Hello Kali Ma, thankyou for the warm welcome. These forums are great aren't they. Took me a while to join cuz I also just like reading what others have to say.

[borikensalsero]

Thank you, borikensalsero! It's lovely to be here, even though I've had scant opportunity to post recently. I feel as if I already know you quite intimately, actually...I really enjoy reading your posts. :)

:oops: :oops: Thank you so very much for the kind, sweet words Kali Ma!!! :D :D :D

It is my joy to post in DF and share this passion that burst through my skin as if the fury of my soul from being trapped needed to escape my body when salsa plays! I run out of words to say how much love I feel and want to share with everyone!!! I'm happy to know you enjoy my posts!!!

[Kali Ma]

Hello Kali Ma, thankyou for the warm welcome. These forums are great aren't they. Took me a while to join cuz I also just like reading what others have to say.

Yeah, it's kinda tempting to just keep reading, isn't it? I got to a point, though, where I felt like I was eavesdropping on my neighbors rather than just skimming through bits in a forum, so thought I should maybe jump on in here and participate... :)

[Kali Ma]

Thank you, borikensalsero! It's lovely to be here, even though I've had scant opportunity to post recently. I feel as if I already know you quite intimately, actually...I really enjoy reading your posts. :)

:oops: :oops: Thank you so very much for the kind, sweet words Kali Ma!!! :D :D :D

You're so welcome, borikensalsero!

It is my joy to post in DF and share this passion that burst through my skin as if the fury of my soul from being trapped needed to escape my body when salsa plays! I run out of words to say how much love I feel and want to share with everyone!!! I'm happy to know you enjoy my posts!!!

May you never run out of words, sir! It's lovely to see someone express such a depth of emotion for something that we all consider to be so wonderful...Gee, you're not single, are you? :wink: :lol:

[jamaicanspice]

May you never run out of words, sir! It's lovely to see someone express such a depth of emotion for something that we all consider to be so wonderful...Gee, you're not single, are you? :wink: :lol:

Dare we hope!! :shock:

WELCOME Kali Ma to the greatest Salsa Forum on the planet!!! we treat you like family here :wink: :D

[Danoo]

yeah WELCOME ALL :lol:

[borikensalsero]

May you never run out of words, sir! It's lovely to see someone express such a depth of emotion for something that we all consider to be so wonderful...Gee, you're not single, are you? :wink: :lol:

thank you very much dear Kali Ma...

My Lady Love has claimed the very passion I have for salsa as hers to keep. :D Even after I tell her that she can share me. lol

[Kali Ma]

May you never run out of words, sir! It's lovely to see someone express such a depth of emotion for something that we all consider to be so wonderful...Gee, you're not single, are you? :wink: :lol:

Dare we hope!! :shock:

WELCOME Kali Ma to the greatest Salsa Forum on the planet!!! we treat you like family here :wink: :D

Thank you, jamaicanspice! Does that include the requisite fall-outs and fighting on the holidays? :shock: :lol: :lol: Just teasing, you guys are an incredibly welcoming group!

[Kali Ma]

May you never run out of words, sir! It's lovely to see someone express such a depth of emotion for something that we all consider to be so wonderful...Gee, you're not single, are you? :wink: :lol:

thank you very much dear Kali Ma...

My Lady Love has claimed the very passion I have for salsa as hers to keep. :D Even after I tell her that she can share me. lol

Lol! Does she get Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays plus alternating vacations? :lol: :lol:

[Sakura]

First off: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

Second: :shock: :shock: :shock: AGAIN! What happens when I'm away on vacation with no computer contact!

:wink: :wink:

Boriken, I know I second Kali Ma's views on reading your posts: they truly are both stimulating as well as beautiful, leaving one hanging once you've finished, because we want more but we want time to appreciate what you've said!

:lol: :lol: I'm sure she'd love that schedule, Kali! :wink: :roll:

SK :kitty:

[Sakura]

@Danoo - looking forward to some evidence of this :wink:

what do u mean lol
how can i get evidence :)

By dancing with her, dancing with her!

:wink: :D :wink: We'll send you guys videos! Or better yet, invite you to dance *with* us! 8)

SK :kitty:

[SDsalsaguy]

Or better yet, invite you to dance *with* us! 8)

...I'm still waiting for my invitation SK... even checked the mail this morning and everything! :wink:

[Sakura]

Or better yet, invite you to dance *with* us! 8)

...I'm still waiting for my invitation SK... even checked the mail this morning and everything! :wink:

8) I was actually going to hand write them! "Snail mail" means so much more to people these days; but one has to hope it doesn't get thrown into the "Spam" pile along with those things which I believe are known as "Bills...." :twisted: :wink:

SK :kitty:

[Pacion]

Or better yet, invite you to dance *with* us! 8)

...I'm still waiting for my invitation SK... even checked the mail this morning and everything! :wink:

8) I was actually going to hand write them! "Snail mail" means so much more to people these days; but one has to hope it doesn't get thrown into the "Spam" pile along with those things which I believe are known as "Bills...." :twisted: :wink:

SK :kitty:

Sakura, it will only get thrown into the "spam" pile if it is in a white or brown envelope*. If you put it in a pink or "the colour that should not be mentioned" :lol: and perhaps scented, envelope, I am sure SD will definitely open it. In fact, I am so sure of this, I am willing to bet that he will get a letter opener and carefully slit it rather than just ripping the enevelope open :wink: :lol:

*bills in the UK arrive either in white or brown enevelopes :roll:

[Sakura]

Sakura, it will only get thrown into the "spam" pile if it is in a white or brown envelope*. If you put it in a pink or "the colour that should not be mentioned" :lol: and perhaps scented, envelope, I am sure SD will definitely open it. In fact, I am so sure of this, I am willing to bet that he will get a letter opener and carefully slit it rather than just ripping the enevelope open :wink: :lol:

*bills in the UK arrive either in white or brown enevelopes :roll:

:lol: :lol: I'll include a letter opener for him! 8) :roll:

SK :kitty:

PS- Thanks for that interesting bit of (envelope) info, Pacion! :D

[timbafreak]

Brown and White envelopes, and usually franked instead of having normal stamps!!! :lol:

[borikensalsero]

First off: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

Second: :shock: :shock: :shock: AGAIN! What happens when I'm away on vacation with no computer contact!

:wink: :wink:

Boriken, I know I second Kali Ma's views on reading your posts: they truly are both stimulating as well as beautiful, leaving one hanging once you've finished, because we want more but we want time to appreciate what you've said!

:lol: :lol: I'm sure she'd love that schedule, Kali! :wink: :roll:

SK :kitty:


thank you dear Sakura!!
I'm just here hoping to spread this fun-loving illness that feeds my soul. Happy to know that salsa is doing a good job of speaking to me so I can share with you. :D :D :D

Imma ask her if she doesn't mind skipping mondays. lol

[Danoo]

who is every1 on about lol

its so easy to get lost with u guys :lol: :oops:

[jamaicanspice]

so sakura....when do we get to see the first (of MANY) duets you and Danoo have planned :D

[Danoo]

:oops: :oops: LMAO

umm maybe when we all die :p

[Sakura]

thank you dear Sakura!!
I'm just here hoping to spread this fun-loving illness that feeds my soul. Happy to know that salsa is doing a good job of speaking to me so I can share with you. :D :D :D

Imma ask her if she doesn't mind skipping mondays. lol

=^__^= She's (He's :wink: ) doing a great job!

*nods* Mondays normally are not good days... Everybody needs a Salsa on Monday! :twisted: 8)

who is every1 on about lol

its so easy to get lost with u guys :lol: :oops:

Maybe! When everyone here is stuck inside that brown, paper bag labeled "Dance," nobody wants to be found! :lol: :D

so sakura....when do we get to see the first (of MANY) duets you and Danoo have planned :D:oops: :oops: LMAO

umm maybe when we all die :p

:lol: :lol: :lol: Well, never! Mostly because I have a feeling that they'll be impromptu! :wink: :wink:

However, there's a chance, a small one albeit, but a chance, that my French class' trip to France next year could include a three day bit in London. I'm not familiar with England's Geography**, but if it's close enough to Danoo, maybe we could get a dance in there, video tape it, and find a way to get it on the Site! :D :D What say you? :wink:

Sakura Kitty :kitty:

**:doh: :evil: :doh: :evil: :doh: :evil: :doh: I'll make a point to become more familiar with it someday! 8)

[jamaicanspice]

I say GO FRANCE!! GO!!!!! :D :D :D :D :D

[Pacion]

Sakura, where is the mention of the chaparone :roll: :lol:

[Sakura]

Sakura, where is the mention of the chaparone :roll: :lol:

:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

:wink: I was waiting for that! =^_~= My Aunt Tacy will probably be coming with me, and we may meet up with my second cousin, twice removed, Jan, who's from Sweden! =^__^= He's cool. Actually, they're coming to Indiana this weekend for Tacy's high school reunion. Yay! :roll: 8)

So, yes, the chaperone bit is all covered. But by the looks of this thread, I'll have a crowd of "chaperones." (Although "they'll" all probably be throwing out things like, "No!" "You have to dip her lower!" "More spins!" "You two can get closer than that!!!!!" :lol: :oops: :lol: :oops: :lol: Some "chaperones..." :wink: )

SK :kitty:

[Danoo]

hmm im not nearl london
maybe ask to come nottingham : :roll:

[jamaicanspice]

oooooooooh!!!!! :D *clap hands* SEE!! even Danoo is offering suggestions!! :D and no Sakura we would never be the kind of chaperones who would 'interfere'!!! 8) :wink:

quick...somebody grab a camera and some binoculars :D :D :D

[Danoo]

*looks around*
lol u guys rule :D

[jamaicanspice]

:wink: of course we do :D

[Sakura]

oooooooooh!!!!! :D *clap hands* SEE!! even Danoo is offering suggestions!! :D and no Sakura we would never be the kind of chaperones who would 'interfere'!!! 8) :wink:

quick...somebody grab a camera and some binoculars :D :D :D

:lol: :lol: :lol: I know! We're getting to him, I think... :twisted: Poor guy... :cry: So early!!! :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

Oh, suuuuuuuuuure you wouldn't! *hiding the cameras and binoculars* :roll: :wink:

SK :kitty:

[Genesius Redux]

Nobody asked me if I wanted to be the chaperone.

You ever see the scene in The Godfather where Michael is courting his Sicilian bride-to-be, Apollonia? And the whole extended family is following them? I'm the guy in the sleeveless tee-shirt with the shotgun.

8)

[jamaicanspice]

:shock: I don't know what you mean sakura!!

[jamaicanspice]

Nobody asked me if I wanted to be the chaperone. You ever see the scene in The Godfather where Michael is courting his Sicilian bride-to-be, Apollonia? And the whole extended family is following them? I'm the guy in the sleeveless tee-shirt with the shotgun. 8)

:D :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: ROFLMAO!!!!

[Sakura]

Nobody asked me if I wanted to be the chaperone.

You ever see the scene in The Godfather where Michael is courting his Sicilian bride-to-be, Apollonia? And the whole extended family is following them? I'm the guy in the sleeveless tee-shirt with the shotgun.

8)

:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

Well, we couldn't ask you if you hadn't arrived on the thread yet! 8)

I need to see The Godfather -- I want to! :wink: Shotguns are fun, but I've only shot one once, and it was a low-brass slug. *thoughtful face* Must do that again.... :D

But, don't worry! Somewhere under those short salsa skirts, I'll keep a little Beretta**! :lol: :twisted: :lol: Heh, heh... Guns are good... Heh, heh... :twisted: :wink: 8)

Sakura Kitty :kitty:


** *frowns* That's provided I *GET* one someday... Nasty thing about the US -- you have to be 21 to buy/own a handgun; and my parents aren't in the mood to buy me that little .32 Tomcat Beretta right now. :cry:

[Sakura]

PS- Good to know I'm in good hands as far as chaperones go! 8)

SK :kitty:

[Sakura]

:shock: I don't know what you mean sakura!!

:lol: :lol: You can't play innocent with me, missy! I can SEE those horns supporting your Halo! *points to hers* They're just like mine, see? :D 8) :wink:

SK :kitty:

[Danoo]

ur not getting to me so fast
so :P :roll:

[Sakura]

ur not getting to me so fast
so :P :roll:

AH HA! DENIAL! *evil laughter* :lol: :twisted: :lol: :twisted: :lol: :twisted: :lol: :twisted:

Now comes greif: :cry: :cry: :cry: Noooooooo! They can't get me!!

Then anger: :evil: :headwall: :argue: :evil: :headwall: :argue: :evil: :headwall: :argue: :evil: I can't believe they got me! I won't let them corrupt me! :evil:

Then, our favorite stage, ACCEPTANCE!: :banana: :bouncy: :banana: :bouncy: :banana: :bouncy: :banana: :bouncy: :banana: Yay! I'm so happy I've been corrupted! ( :lol: :lol: :wink: )

:twisted: :twisted: :twisted: I love my mind. And my Muses. :wink:

Sakura Kitty :kitty:

[Danoo]

ok........ :P :shock:

[jamaicanspice]

:shock: sakura it is DISTURBING how you know so much about guns!! :shock: are you SURE you weren't a member of the Italian Mob in another life??? :roll: :roll:

:D @Danoo.....ahh yes.....acceptance is goooooooooood!! glad to see if you've seen the futility of fighting :D :D

[Sagitta]

Hey!! If Danoo is playing hard to get come on down to Ithaca, NY! :wink: :) We can go dancing and then to the after parties. Oh Drat!! You're under 18!! :( We can dance in the living room, then.

[Danoo]

lol im sure i will be dancing round the world when im 18+ :p

[jamaicanspice]

THAT'S the spirit Danoo!! go for it!! :D

[Danoo]

YEAH :D

[Sakura]

:shock: sakura it is DISTURBING how you know so much about guns!! :shock: are you SURE you weren't a member of the Italian Mob in another life??? :roll: :roll:

:D @Danoo.....ahh yes.....acceptance is goooooooooood!! glad to see if you've seen the futility of fighting :D :D

1. Maaaaaaaayyyyyybe... :twisted: :twisted: :twisted: *hides a Tommy Gun*

2. Really, I know very little about guns compared to most people. But I know enought to make me happy for the moment, and I will forever be learning! Sorta like my view on dance! =^__^=

Haven't you learned?! Resistance is futile! *evil laughter*

SK :kitty:

[Danoo]

wow u know about guns

my advice to everyone is not to mess with her :p

[squirrel]

:) if you ask me, the most dangerous gun is the human mind...!!!

especially the mind of a hard-core dancer!

Sabor please do not comment on this... :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

[Danoo]

lol
the most dangerouse thing is dancing with a dance floor full of people =\ :P

[cocodrilo]

The most dangerous thing is ignorant people with guns.

[Sagitta]

:) if you ask me, the most dangerous gun is the human mind...!!!

especially the mind of a hard-core dancer!

I'm so tempted from commenting too, but I refrain myself. :wink:

[Sakura]

The most dangerous thing is ignorant people with guns.

You know, she's right. That little saying we gun fans have that goes, "Guns don't kill people, people do," is actually rather true.

A gun just sitting there will not do anything to hurt anyone. People who know what they're doing around guns will not hurt anyone (excluding situations with a threat to your life, obviously). People who are stupid around guns will kill each other and innocent people. :evil: They're the people who shoudn't be around them.

*off her rant now* Heh, heh, sorry! I'm rather outspoken when it comes to things/people that ruin things for those of us who know what we're doing; i.e., giving us bad raps, etc.

However, I think guns and dancing are a GREAT combination! Do them both in the same day but NOT at the same time! :shock: :roll: :wink:

SK :kitty:

(PS- The true warning is with my Father! :twisted: I should warn all Salseros I dance with that he is a GREAT shot! :lol: :lol: :lol: )

[Danoo]

wow thats so true :)

[cocodrilo]

My Dad took my younger brother & I trap shooting with REAL guns when I was a teenager, and he always taught us the importance of gun safety. They were ALWAYS locked(trigger-lock) and stored when not in use. At present, our family has found better ways to amuse ourselves(sports, music, food, travel) and I haven't seen the guns since those days at the shooting range.

Now, as an adult, I have seen so many lives lost due to carelessness &/or stupidity with guns and do wonder why we allow them in our society?

As I always say, "Guns don't kill, PEOPLE WITH GUNS KILL!"

[squirrel]

I think guns are of no use to people... I couldn't fire one! And I see no reason why they should be used!
My father was attacked and they took his money and his documents and the mobile phone... and once they beat him! One of my friends was attacked with a knife! And there are so many other violent circumstances around us! Why bring more violence into the world? Somebody carrying a gun attracts trouble, 'cause they'll be tempted to use it sooner or later! Think that some kid is trying to take the mobile phone out of your pocket and you get so mad that you shoot him! Who is going to go to jail then?
I just don't approve of guns! I don't want such people around me! People carrying guns are dangerous and I always avoid them...!!!

[Sakura]

I think guns are of no use to people... I couldn't fire one! And I see no reason why they should be used!
My father was attacked and they took his money and his documents and the mobile phone... and once they beat him! One of my friends was attacked with a knife! And there are so many other violent circumstances around us! Why bring more violence into the world? Somebody carrying a gun attracts trouble, 'cause they'll be tempted to use it sooner or later! Think that some kid is trying to take the mobile phone out of your pocket and you get so mad that you shoot him! Who is going to go to jail then?
I just don't approve of guns! I don't want such people around me! People carrying guns are dangerous and I always avoid them...!!!

:cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: That means you'd be avoiding me... I plan to carry a gun when I'm old enough -- but it's to protect myself from the kinds of people you described above. You're right in saying people like them shouldn't own them; but there's nothing we can do about them [before they've committed their crimes].

The situation you described with a teenager stealing your mobile phone, that's NOT the situation you'd pull your gun in. However, that kid probably would not be stealing YOUR moblie phone if he saw that gun...

My favorite saying: "If guns were outlawed, only Outlaws would have guns." A little something to think about.

SK :kitty:

[cocodrilo]

Sakura-
Why on earth do you think you would ever need a gun? Do you plan on moving to Iraq? In that case, better get a helmet & flack jacket, too!

In my opinion, rather than having firearms in the house to protect my valuables, a more effective and safer system would be home security. I don't have alarms but I have a hefty safe and sensor lights in the front of my house. Burglary is rife in Japan now and everyone is taking precautions.

[Danoo]

or if you really feel unsafe u could take a knife instead of a gun =\

[cocodrilo]

For heck's sake, learn some martial arts and be prepared to the s**t out of your assailant!

[squirrel]

Protect yourself by avoiding the potentially dangerous situations, not by carrying guns! It's not the Wild West, for Christ's sake!
People have the tendency of thinking they're protected when they have a gun! Yeah right, I say! This can be true if you're always on guard and your finger is stuck on the trigger...! Otherwise, if they surprise you... you're history! I refuse to spend my life in fear and wearing protection means...
Try reading some Serge Brussolo if you have such ideas...! It's interesting and illuminating!
I rely on no gadgets...! I try and avoid bad neighbourhoods, bad clubs and bad people... If I see drunks, drugs, fights, guns of any sort I RUN!
And thank God I've never been involved in crimes! And I plan to keep things this way!!!!

[Sakura]

:shock: :shock: I really didn't mean to cause such an outpouring of negative expressions on guns! (Especially when this was Danoo's topic in the first place! =^_~=)

To Cocodrilo: I may end up going the military route, yes; and I would LOVE to learn some of the martial arts styles, but my parents won't les me. Expences to do with it again...

To Danoo: Knives are good too; but for the most part, unless you can throw and throw well, they're impractical in today's world (and I prefer swords anyway -- but again with the impracticability...)

To Sqirrel: I totally agree on avoiding the bad situations in the first place! It's one of the first things my father taught me in the first place! But I would like some personal protection when it comes to any everyday situation. As you've mentioned, stupid people with guns could come in anywhere and start shooting a place up. Not that it's an everyday experience, but it could happen.

As my dad's told my mum, "If, after all the years, when I can no longer be issued my permit, and I've never had to use my gun, I will laugh right along with your mother at how silly it's been."

SK :kitty:

[Danoo]

For heck's sake, learn some martial arts and be prepared to the s**t out of your assailant!

or u can do that :D

[squirrel]

Danoo... I've been meaning to ask... is it you in the picture down your signature???

[cocodrilo]

I probably wouldn't need the martial arts here as I'm twice as tall than most of the Japanese guys... :lol:

[Danoo]

Danoo... I've been meaning to ask... is it you in the picture down your signature???

no that isnt me :)
i could post a picture of me tho :P

[Vin]

I missed alot of ths topic but let me just say, something weird happens to people when they carry a loaded weapon in an unstructured environment. It is a strange sense of power that I am not comfortable wiith. I personally would not be comfortable carrying a weapon around. I would be afraid of what I might do if provoked. At least with other forms of self defense you actually have to be physically involved with a victim to inflict harm. With a gun there is a strange sense of disconnection from other people, whenever I have carried a weapon I always felt like it was just too easy to shoot someone.

[Sakura]

I missed alot of ths topic but let me just say, something weird happens to people when they carry a loaded weapon in an unstructured environment. It is a strange sense of power that I am not comfortable wiith. I personally would not be comfortable carrying a weapon around. I would be afraid of what I might do if provoked. At least with other forms of self defense you actually have to be physically involved with a victim to inflict harm. With a gun there is a strange sense of disconnection from other people, whenever I have carried a weapon I always felt like it was just too easy to shoot someone.

(Not that I'm trying to keep this particular topic going... =-_-=;;)

You bring up a VERY good point. Which is why we DO have to be even more careful when carrying a gun.

SK :kitty:

[Sakura]

I probably wouldn't need the martial arts here as I'm twice as tall than most of the Japanese guys... :lol:

:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

SK :kitty:

[borikensalsero]

We all have different views about the world, how it should work and how we fit in it. Usually molded by what our close surroundings have taught us, as well as society... With time views change, our lives change, the world changes...

The issue with guns, while intersting to many, it is my opinion that Salsa isn't all that very much into guns...

I appreciate that we all want to share our views on the subject, but the only shooting that should find soothing within the theads of salsa is that of steps within the music, fun,and the love we all share...

Only experience can teach us that which others experienced and understand as a reality, until then we live as we are taught/as we try to learn... Now, how about we put the guns back in their casing, lock them, and head to the club to share some more stories with Danoo on how Salsa is going to change his life, and it has changed ours?

[Sakura]

:notworth: :notworth: :notworth: :notworth: :notworth: :notworth:

How about them UK clubs, eh? :wink:

SK :kitty:

[Danoo]

hey hey
there is nothing wrong with uk clubs :P

[Sakura]

hey hey
there is nothing wrong with uk clubs :P

Didn't say there was! 8) I was asking so I'm prepared for them! *Whenever I get to the UK.... (No money is baaaaaad money!!!! :wink: )

SK :kitty:

[Danoo]

w00t
make sure u come to nottingham and ask 4 me :P

[Sakura]

*curtsies and laughs* I shall make sure I do that govenor. =^_^=

SK :kitty:

[Danoo]

*jumps around the room*

w00t looking forward to it :D

[Pacion]

make sure u come to nottingham and ask 4 me :P

Are you famous Danoo or will you be giving a contact number nearer the time :wink: :D

[Danoo]

well evry dance thing i seem to goto i get LOTS of dances with people i dont know
and my dance teachers tell ppl who i am lol....

[Sakura]

make sure u come to nottingham and ask 4 me :P

Are you famous Danoo or will you be giving a contact number nearer the time :wink: :D

:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

Oh, yeah. He's famous. :roll: :wink:

SK :kitty: