Discussioni che coinvolgono chase

david - 4/15/2012 00:05 - Genitore #

Citronella oil is used as a mosquito repellent. Most people aren't crazy about the odor. I don't recommend it if you don't have lots of mosquitoes.

Phil Blackmore - 4/15/2012 10:37 - Genitore #

Thanks for the replies :)

BBQ fuel is getting a bit harder to find in the Uk. A lot of places now sell BBQ gel instead, which is no good for me. Coleman fuel is hard to get here.

I guess I'll have to remember to stock up when I see it, rather than waiting until I run out.

It's a pity that citronella oil is no good. It was quite cheap and easy available in my local B & Q DIY superstore.


Thanks again,
Phil

Little Paul - 4/15/2012 10:52 - Genitore #

Hi Phil!

Paraffin is still easy to get in B&Q (in the greenhouse accessory section) and that's a better alternative than citronella oil if you can't get BBQ fluid. It's somewhat more smokey than BBQ fluid but doesn't smell as bad as the citronella. Although it's fine for outdoor gigs, it may be a problem if your gig is indoors (depending on the venue)

Another cleaner option is lamp oil, which can usually be found in shops that sell candles. I think Robert Dyas (or similar shops) probably carry it. Its flash point isn't as high as BBQ lighter fluid, so it's not as good for advanced eating (eg holds and transfers) but is fine for juggling/blowing.

What's described as "coleman fuel" in the USA can be bought in the UK, but it's *very* expensive in most camping shops. I'm not even 100% sure it's the same stuff though - may be worth asking what fuel they've got for liquid fuel camping stoves, make some notes based on the label and check it out carefully.

Not all camping fuels are equal!

Phil Blackmore - 4/16/2012 10:22 - Genitore #

Thanks Little Paul!

I have a container of paraffin in the garage as a back up, but almost all my shows are indoors so it smells a bit too much.
I've used lamp oil and that seems ok. I think it cost a bit more than BBQ fluid, but it's fine to use if I can't get BBQ fluid.

Phil

Little Paul - 4/5/2012 20:33 - Genitore #

Have you seen the reports of error messages from the invite request page?
eg: https://jugglingdb.com/news/rightpane.php?group=1&id=264946

Orinoco - 4/5/2012 20:43 - Genitore #

Yup & is fixed, (that form sends me an email via a gmail account I had changed all my passwords after that message on the 1st of April but forgot to update the code here!)

I've posted a response but it hasn't made it's way though yet.

I've sent everyone an invite by email, some have already joined.

Little Paul - 4/5/2012 20:46 - Genitore #

hurrah!

Orinoco - 4/6/2012 08:27 - Genitore #

Thank you, & welcome.

I've sent you an email but in case you see this first - would you like me to add the missing 'k' to your username!

Cedric Lackpot - 4/6/2012 09:14 - Genitore #

Ha ha!

He said "Pumpin' Eater"!!

.sig says rec.juggling levels of puerility now!

Little Paul - 4/6/2012 15:52 - Genitore #

ooh - that autolinkification is gonna need an update :(

Aloso "pfft! 'levels' - you smutmonger"

Little Paul - 4/7/2012 06:34 - Genitore #

Hi Chase - good to have you on board.

Conversation is picking up a bit now we've got a few more people registered, and I'm confident it'll grow further!

Orinoco - 4/7/2012 09:19 - Genitore #

Really? I thought it was getting quieter. Let's see:

Week Posts
2 2
3 157
4 51
5 59
6 43
7 56
8 29
9 63
10 47
11 29
12 48
13 50
14 68

Yep, statistics are definitely meaningless.