Announcing: The East Bay Whipcrackers
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- DarenHenryW
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Announcing: The East Bay Whipcrackers
If you live in the SF Bay Area, and you are interested in hanging out with a group to crack whips with, then look no further.
Today was our first official group meeting.
From Left to Right: Chris, Josh, Baldwyn, Me, and "Whipsmart Pete"
PM me if you want to find out how to get a hold of me, or just look us up on Facebook: East Bay Whipcrackers.
Daren Henry W
Today was our first official group meeting.
From Left to Right: Chris, Josh, Baldwyn, Me, and "Whipsmart Pete"
PM me if you want to find out how to get a hold of me, or just look us up on Facebook: East Bay Whipcrackers.
Daren Henry W
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Congratulations on the group, Daren! Wish you have many more get togethers!
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Great pictures, Daren Thank you for sharing. Hope to join you gentlemen for the next session.
Keep crackin'.
Keep crackin'.
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looks like fun. thanks for sharing.
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You know, 12 years ago I lived there and would be more than glad to join the group now... However, I live in VA now.
If I ever make my way East to visit my family, I'd love to make my way to a gathering. Although I might have to borrow a whip.
Congratulations on forming the group! Keep us updated with pics and stories! Please keep the trips to the ER minimal!
If I ever make my way East to visit my family, I'd love to make my way to a gathering. Although I might have to borrow a whip.
Congratulations on forming the group! Keep us updated with pics and stories! Please keep the trips to the ER minimal!
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great fun, daren, thanks for arranging it!! glad it worked out with chris too, and that i was able to find him decent instruction
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Looks like alot of fun Daren!
I wish I didn't live so far away or I'd come join you guys.
I wish I didn't live so far away or I'd come join you guys.
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So would i, my neighbors would burn my house down if i tried that here in small town AR.
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I live in the outskirts of a small town. It's awesome, nobody but my neighbors who live 1/8" mile away to compaliniwantamorganreelbad1 wrote:So would i, my neighbors would burn my house down if i tried that here in small town AR.
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Had another get together today! A good time was had by all!
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As I said before, if you live in the greater SF Bay Area, PM me and let me know if you'd like to join us some time!
Daren Henry W
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As I said before, if you live in the greater SF Bay Area, PM me and let me know if you'd like to join us some time!
Daren Henry W
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lol, everyone has a fedora... looks like I'm out
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Fedoras are not a requirement for membership. But . . . bullwhips sorta are.riku1914 wrote:lol, everyone has a fedora... looks like I'm out
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I'm just joking of course, I'm not anywhere near yaDarenHenryW wrote:Fedoras are not a requirement for membership. But . . . bullwhips sorta are.riku1914 wrote:lol, everyone has a fedora... looks like I'm out
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No, I know that, of course. But you are welcome anytime!riku1914 wrote:I'm just joking of course, I'm not anywhere near yaDarenHenryW wrote:Fedoras are not a requirement for membership. But . . . bullwhips sorta are.riku1914 wrote:lol, everyone has a fedora... looks like I'm out
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Hey man,
Hope you're having fun!
Chris
Hope you're having fun!
Chris
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Hey, Chris!
We are definitely having fun! Thanks for checking in on us! Hope you are well!
Daren
We are definitely having fun! Thanks for checking in on us! Hope you are well!
Daren
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Man that looks like a lot of fun. If I was near you guys, I'd be all over that like a cracker on a dandelion.
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DarenHenryW wrote:Fedoras are not a requirement for membership. But . . . bullwhips sorta are.riku1914 wrote:lol, everyone has a fedora... looks like I'm out
They talk about gang problems in our cities... This is either another or the solution
...if you don't show up with a bullwhip, you get to hold the targets.
Looks terrific. All the best, gents.
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Thats Awesome Daren!
Looks like a ton o fun!
Just last week on 10/30/11 I got together with 9 Whipping peeps! John Leonetti, Jillian Stein, Jake Johnson,Veronica,Lauren Polizzi (the Art Director from Indy 4) Michelle Nyree, & three of my good buddies Jay, Marc & Brian for a Whip-A-Palooza! I really didn't know if anyone would show, but everyone did! We had so much fun trying each others whips out & cracking crazy, we were out there all after noon! I wish you could have been there, only if you lived a little closer man
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Looks like a ton o fun!
Just last week on 10/30/11 I got together with 9 Whipping peeps! John Leonetti, Jillian Stein, Jake Johnson,Veronica,Lauren Polizzi (the Art Director from Indy 4) Michelle Nyree, & three of my good buddies Jay, Marc & Brian for a Whip-A-Palooza! I really didn't know if anyone would show, but everyone did! We had so much fun trying each others whips out & cracking crazy, we were out there all after noon! I wish you could have been there, only if you lived a little closer man
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Sounds awesome, Todd! Wish I could have been there! An amazing line-up, that's for sure! Hopefully, I'll be coming down to LA sometime in early August, so I'll keep you guys posted! Definitely want to hang out!TREX wrote:Thats Awesome Daren!
Looks like a ton o fun!
Just last week on 10/30/11 I got together with 9 Whipping peeps! John Leonetti, Jillian Stein, Jake Johnson,Veronica,Lauren Polizzi (the Art Director from Indy 4) Michelle Nyree, & three of my good buddies Jay, Marc & Brian for a Whip-A-Palooza! I really didn't know if anyone would show, but everyone did! We had so much fun trying each others whips out & cracking crazy, we were out there all after noon! I wish you could have been there, only if you lived a little closer man
-T.Rex
Yesterday, the East Bay Whipcrackers had a great meeting on Treasure island!
Here's a video I put together . . .
Enjoy! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e4a6LvxAt80
And a few photos . . .
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Daren Henry
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That's great that you have a chance to meet up together and crack some whips. I wish there were more whipcrackers in my area.
Sure Daren, isn't that Nazi airport building from LC ?
Sure Daren, isn't that Nazi airport building from LC ?
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Your music matched the video perfectly, Daren. Thanks for the pics and video. My son and I had a great time there (I'm the only one without a hat). Also, for those of you who had not been to Treasure Island lately, check out the naked lady dancing at the beginning of the video. She's 40 feet tall. Looking forward to the next get together.
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Ah ha! So this is where you were talking posting our EB Whip-crackers stuff to on COW! I have to say, though Baldwyn's comment is an old one, that you are MORE than just "decent instruction", Daren. Very patient, and a great teacher is more like it. Thanks for getting us together again yesterday!
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It looks like the East Bay gang rides (cracks) again this Sunday (tentatively)! One of our members, Chris (Mutiny) is expecting a package tomorrow from Mr. Joseph Strain! If that's the case, we're most likely going to meet up.
So, if anyone who lives in the SF Bay Area still hasn't gotten the memo, let me know if you're interested and I'll let you know where and when we are meeting.
Yours,
Daren Henry W
So, if anyone who lives in the SF Bay Area still hasn't gotten the memo, let me know if you're interested and I'll let you know where and when we are meeting.
Yours,
Daren Henry W
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Great to see you guys, but boy am I sore, and sunburned too. Next time, more suntan lotion. Here's a better, in-focus, shot of the new Joseph Strain 8 foot Crystal Skull whip:
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I never get tired of seeing those Joe Strain CS.
As much as I like the looks of the Jacka, I still think that Joe's version should have been the one on Ford's belt.
As much as I like the looks of the Jacka, I still think that Joe's version should have been the one on Ford's belt.
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I agree absolutely!kwad wrote:I never get tired of seeing those Joe Strain CS.
As much as I like the looks of the Jacka, I still think that Joe's version should have been the one on Ford's belt.
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On Indy's birthday no less, we had a terrific get together! Here are some photos!
Females wearing fedoras cracking whips . . . What can I say?
Comparing three Joe Strain CS whips . . .
Baldwyn with a nice looking forward flick!
Marc getting ready to crack his whip!
Jorgen working in the overhead plane . . .
Chris with a nice backwards crack!
Today's group shot!
DHW
PS Neat video to come later!
DHW
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Females wearing fedoras cracking whips . . . What can I say?
Comparing three Joe Strain CS whips . . .
Baldwyn with a nice looking forward flick!
Marc getting ready to crack his whip!
Jorgen working in the overhead plane . . .
Chris with a nice backwards crack!
Today's group shot!
DHW
PS Neat video to come later!
DHW
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Here's a snap of Daren giving out some tips to a beginner.
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Here is the cool video! The short version, anyway. Longer version to come later with more tricks, interviews and WHIPS!
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Our group is growing!
10 people today!
10 people today!
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It's growing because of your expert instruction, Daren!
Example from yesterday:
Example from yesterday:
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Awwwwwww, shucks!
Well, thank your for saying that, Chris. I do what I can. I wish we had more time yesterday. We only got to crack for about an hour and a half before heading to the movie, so I felt so rushed. I look forward to the next session. I'd love to be able to spend more time with some more of our more "intermediate" folks and work on some new cracks. But at the same time, I'm so glad that we had so many noobs yesterday, its great to know our club has appeal to folks who aren't necessarily Indy-obsessed (like myself and some of us others!)
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Well, thank your for saying that, Chris. I do what I can. I wish we had more time yesterday. We only got to crack for about an hour and a half before heading to the movie, so I felt so rushed. I look forward to the next session. I'd love to be able to spend more time with some more of our more "intermediate" folks and work on some new cracks. But at the same time, I'm so glad that we had so many noobs yesterday, its great to know our club has appeal to folks who aren't necessarily Indy-obsessed (like myself and some of us others!)
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Great video, as always. You do a really nice job with the cuts and transitions and putting everything to music.
Whose firey red/yellow stock whips? Very cool looking.
You're two-handed work is much more fluid. It's getting harder (for me) to tell which is your dominant hand.
Regards,
Indiana Jeff
Whose firey red/yellow stock whips? Very cool looking.
You're two-handed work is much more fluid. It's getting harder (for me) to tell which is your dominant hand.
Regards,
Indiana Jeff
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Looks like a good group. Looks like fun and nice hat Daren.
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Looks awesome! I'm only about 3 hours away in the Central Valley! I definitely will meet up with you all sometime!
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Sounds good, Sammy! We'll keep you posted!Sammy wrote:Looks awesome! I'm only about 3 hours away in the Central Valley! I definitely will meet up with you all sometime!
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