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For all activities encouraging holistic vim (i.e. socializing via gymnastics, parkour, freerunning, and swimming)

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Topic: Future Expeditions, etc? (Read 38 times)

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Future Expeditions, etc?
« Result #1 on Aug 28, 2008, 3:54pm »

Hi, I found this group when I was searching meetup for beginner open-water swim groups and it sounds great, but I was wondering if this group is now defunct since the organizer said he was leaving for college?

If so, i'd be happy to organize future events if I can get enough people to commit!

I have a busy schedule, but I'd be able to commit to organizing outings at least once a month. My main interests are anything outdoors and local to public transit for those that don't have cars or organizing carpools or group bike rides to various destinations. I'm open to advice, ideas etc. I would probably make this a yahoo group so we won't need to pay the meetup fees. What do people think?

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Potlucks/Barbeques in the various Bay Area Parks
Swimming at Anza Lake, Aquatic Park, Tilden etc
Hiking
Dancing/Skating/Frisbee in GG Park
Trail Runs
Alcatraz and Angel Island Trips
Beach outings
Creative Circles: music jam sessions/craft circles/art museum outings, etc.

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Topic: any takers? (Read 330 times)

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Re: any takers?
« Result #2 on Aug 1, 2008, 10:25am »

What a great idea.

I've always been comfortable in the water, and even now, prefer to play in the pool while my masters group is racking up the "yardage".

Each lap, I take the time to stretch my muscles, visualizing how the bands of cells are being stressed and relaxing in turn.

I will usually swim a lap or two underwater, really enjoying the glide and the water flowing over my body. It awakens all the nerves in my bod.

I'm in the fremont area, so find a nice pool where we can play and have fun.

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Topic: First Meetup (Read 194 times)

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Re: First Meetup
« Result #3 on Jul 6, 2008, 7:48pm »

...and no one showed. Feel free to propose another meeting time/location!

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any takers?
« Result #4 on Jul 6, 2008, 12:50am »

I've swam since I was little and always loved it. Recently I've become obsessed with it; pulling and pushing and rolling (exploring) in water, working all major muscle groups, etc. It feels great and helps you look great.

But...just laps? and I'd like an emphasis on enjoyment (relaxed and aware whilst playful) over power (fast, agressive, etc.). Also, the more we can avoid chemicals (chlorine), the better (e.g. Almaden Lake).

I'm wondering how people feel about weekly (more often?) meetings in which we do some swimming activities that involve full body usage (e.g. an underwater, follow-the-leader "obstacle" course? relaxed water polo?)?

If we really get going, perhaps we'll throw in charity events related to the "relaxed and aware whilst playful, in the water" ideal (and/or water safety awareness, chemical-free cleaning information, etc.)

FYI: I'm a college student in San Jose for the summer, back to NYC in late August. I'd, of course, prefer events close to me, but will absolutely share the travel burden by changing the meetup location to various areas around the Bay Area (to accommodate dedicated members).

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Re: First Meetup
« Result #5 on Jul 5, 2008, 3:56pm »

I think that this meeting is going to be small (very likely due to 4th of July weekend activities), but I will be there and enthusiastic!

Just FYI, I have plans at 4:30, but from 12:45 to 4:15 I'm yours. Also, I'll bring a 'Bay Area Vim' sign.

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Re: First Meetup
« Result #6 on Jul 4, 2008, 10:46am »

P.S. I studied Capoeira for about 2 years a while ago. Over the past couple of years, I simply screw around by myself where ever I find a grassy field. My skills haven't progressed very much as a result, but I have remained limber.

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Re: First Meetup
« Result #7 on Jul 4, 2008, 10:44am »

I'd like to make the meeting. However, I have a prior commitment to go motorcycle riding. Keep me in the loop on developments. I've been waiting for one of these for some time.

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Topic: SFParkour.com (Read 95 times)

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« Result #8 on Jul 2, 2008, 10:38am »

After starting this site, NoSole from SFParkour.com messaged me to inform everyone interested in strictly parkour to check out & join http://www.sfparkour.com.

Cheers,
Galen

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Re: First Meetup
« Result #9 on Jul 2, 2008, 9:38am »

This is great. Myself and two other friends hope to attend!

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First Meetup
« Result #10 on Jul 2, 2008, 1:20am »

Hello everyone; this is me cheating Meetup.com registration until this group gets enough support to fund a legit account.

I saw a lot of Bay Area folk interested in a group of this ilk, so I wanted to get something together before I must return to college (at the end of summer). I myself have dabbled in gymnastics, parkour, and freerunning, but will need others, with much deeper knowledge in these areas, to make this group possible.

I propose our first meeting be this Sunday (July 6th '08) at 12:45pm in the Chipotle of 1815 S. Bascom Ave., Campbell, CA. This Chipotle is just south of Bascom & Hamilton, on the West side.

This meeting will be a meet & greet in which we can discuss the logistics of future events. Afterwards, we can move to Campbell Park to play/teach/learn (if so desired).

I noticed that not everyone is near this location, so the message board will be divided up into regions. Hopefully initial events will bring members all over the Bay Area until substantial, regional groups are formed.

Let the games begin!

-Galen

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