Hey y'all, just to let everyone know that tickets are now booked for the OMA Shoalin Monks night out.

I just want to give props to Sarit/Her Pinkness for initially providing me with the first 2 for 1 voucher which gave the impetus to the rest of this evening happening.

Right, see some of you on Thursday, the rest on Friday.

Daniel.

V welcome.
Guys, I don't think I'm going to be at training for a while unless I manage to get a brain transplant

Hey guys,
I'm looking to buy a Graphics Tablet very soon and I was hoping some of you might have some suggestions as to make/size/price for the home enthusiast.

I've heard that in general they're all the same but what differentiates them is the software and features that they come with.

Of course I'm working on a budget so I can't afford a £200 A4 tablet, but at the same time I don't want a tiny A6 thing (unless you recommend one of course).

Anyway, thoughts appreciated.

Daniel.

Hey Dan, the make is all important. We use the brand Wacom at work and its definately far superior on accuracy. I have tried some cheaper brands, they cool and are better than a mouse, but id say your better off getting a smaller Wacom than a larger budget brand. J

Hey Dan,

try to get a used Wacom Intuos 2 A5.
Proper quality and you should be able to get them cheaper.
Like this one: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Wacom-Intuos-2-A5-Graphics-Tablet-Complete-As-New_W0QQitemZ260174997501QQihZ016QQcategoryZ39980QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Why does her pinkness need a brain transplant?
Whatever... time to collect some money....

Bonjour!

Bonjour again :p

Inspirational stuff, enjoy...

J

I hate youtube.
"video is no longer available"

Ok, now it works!

Hi guys! I don't think I can come today to the training session as I need to prepare several things for my trip this weekend. I just wanted to say that I hope you have a good time, learn a lot and listen to Mr. Lee's advice... (Can someone tell me what he says in the video, since I haven't got earphones in my computer?) Well, I'll try to catch up with you later. Have a very nice weekend and enjoy this evening!!

Video, I would just like to make a formal complaint about the video. I am in it a total of 4 times and out of that 2 of them is me falling over!

I am going to great a Benedict video of just me!

Yey!! just seen the video, only knew cos I saw Bens' post complaining about it

Nice one Mr J, looks sweet man, got some good stuff on it, well done to the camera man too (Ben). Hope we can keep getting new footage to keep the vids coming, maybe then we might have one of Ben staying on his feet? I like it because it actually makes us look like we know what we're doing??....how did that happen!?

got me in the mood for it now, glad its friday

Glad you like it! To Ben, well in the other clips you look cool- doing a flip and taking Mr Tony down . It was tricky to get a mix of everyone- im going to put up the individual fights up here too so no one worry if you didnt get enough air time: this was just a short highlights vid of this year.

If you compare it to 2006 clip theres such a major speed/power and sharpness difference. Very proud of you guys- keep up the hard work and looking forward to seeing the standard of the Omni Team 2008 .

So how does one view said vid guys? I can only see the Bruce Lee talking to a glass of water one!!!

on the vids page on the main website.

OMNI XMAS DINNER

Please reply here, let us know if you can or cant come- and if there are any better days if really not possible. Try to let anyone know who hasnt seen the message. Thanks, James

I am up for it, weekends aren't great for me!

Yeah, as ben is going - Count me in!!

nah, seriously. Sounds good. Weekend, then no rush for time, somewhere central, late afternoon/evening food and drinks is my suggestion and getting Mr Teacher drunk is my mission for the night. Then lets see your fancy combo kicks boy'o

but I am flexible if anyone has a better idea. Be nice to know a plan ASAP, so I know not to plan other stuff for this time and date etc. thoughts?

Christmas what now??

I have no idea what the plans for this are, but I am happy to, as the previous years, attend :)

Is there any information at all?

Daniel.

****it James, I thought you said Dan wouldn't receive these emails!! now you'd better tell him the details of the plan now.

Seeing as how I can't edit my previous post (or see easily where to do that). I've found the post about the social.

8th might be difficult to make, unless it's later in the evening, I'll be in London until at least 17:30.
I'm in Poland from 11th - 17th inclusive so won't be able to make any days in between.

Don't plan around me though, just letting you know.

Daniel.

Ok yes for anyone who didnt see the post check the NEWS section. Ok so how about we say instead:

Omni Xmas Dinner, Sunday 9th 5-7ish?

Please put all your replies soon as you can, J.

I have a wedding Sunday night sorry guys! Go ahead without me if it's the most popular date I'm in love with this little revolving smiley!

P.S Thanks to tone for showing me where the vids are
P.P.S I'll have to start sparring sooner or later else I'll never make my debut as a Pink Fluffy Ninja Starlet
P.P.P.S Mr Benedict Sir, can you not squeeze us in at any part of the weekend?
P.P.P.P.S Mr Denial (you know who you are)- think you could make, say, an 8pm start?
I'm gonna go ahead and P.P.P.P.P off now

Hi Guys!

I'm up for it at any time any day (mostly)... Bearing in mind that Mr Teacher is gonna get drunk I cannot miss it!!

"I'm up for it at any time any day (mostly)"

........James you lucky boy

(sorry Sandra)

Haha, me drunk? Bring it on!! Ok so it seems now the best time is Sat Night again but later. Guess what- apparently that day theres a big fight night on wth Amir Khan at 9. Maybe we could go to a nice cosy type bar have dinner and watch the match in background?

Black horse down the road might be good option cos they do great food: me and sandy eat there some lunch times? Im thinking most of us can start earlier and peeps like Dan and Si could arrive later for drinks? Any thoughts?

Summary: Sat 8th, Black Horse, 8 till late as you wish?

ps- only just saw your reply tony, she will kick your ass for that!

Hi,
Having the Xmas dinner on Saturday is fine for me: I forgot to confirm the get-together.
Tony- I have to say that I´m a VERY lucky girl...

Im at a gathering in london with uni mates on saturday, so I cant make that. Do enjoy it though :)

I might be able to make 20:00 but I can't guarantee it.
I think that date and time works for everyone else though so I think you should go for it.
If I can make it I'll come!

Daniel.

I'm flexible. Saturday, Sunday... all good...

there are loads of sports bars round london for this exact reason!

http://www.viewlondon.co.uk/pubsandbars/sports-bars-in-london-recommended-london-63.html

http://www.thesportscafe.net/locationdetail.cfm?venueID=4

Err, are we actually aiming to be in a venue where that event will be occuring? Or are we looking for a quieter pub where we can actually enjoy our meal in relative calm?

Hola :o)

I'd like to do some silly awards on Saturday night, and I know it's really last minute but it would be good if you guys can email me and nominate people for things, e.g The Award for Best Teacher - James, The Award for the Best Painted Toenails - Tony that sorta thing!

Of course if you have any serious but positive ones you wanna dish out, bring em on!! I shall make up some certificates and we can have a really serious, formal presentation ceremony on Saturday

Charz y'all!

8pm Saturday? I will put myself down as a maybe. I am working on Saturday (Grrrr) so will have to see what time I get back from Milton Keynes as to if I can make it or not.

No joe check the news thread for the final full details- Saturday 7pm Picadilly Circus... J

Hi all, please can you put changes if you are coming - whether partial or not so we know who to wait for at Picadilly..

James - Attending 7pm onwards
Oded - Attending 7pm onwards
Joe - Trying to attend a bit later
Daniel - Tryng to attend a bit later
Sarit - Attending 7pm onwards
Justin
Robert - Maybe attending a bit later
Tony --Attending 7pm onwards
Ben - Attending 7pm onwards
Will -
Alex -
Simon -
Sandra - Attending 7pm onwards
Peter - Attending 7pm onwards

Please try to tell those who havent replied, J.

will and i are coming!

Alrighty! See you in a couple of hours.....

Hi everyone, thanks to you all of you who made an appearance it was a really good night and been told a few times was a great evening- I think there was 10 of us who made it in the end...

For those who were unable to come we went to a Vietnese restaurant where the kind Sarit brought us crackers and did some impressive awards certificates. (What would we do without you Sarit?) We then went on to a girly dancing bar (where tony got asked to show his legendary trunction). We then after thinking we would would miss the fight - amazingly walked into a bar and there it was full screen in all its glory (well done will). Pics to be put up soon with awards, thanks again everyone :).

Yeah! It was a great evening. I really enjoyed it.
Also, I have to join Mr Teacher in thanking Sarit who, with her nice kind idea, made the Omni Xmas Dinner even more special
I think that the evening, packed with anecdotes, was a real "adventure"

Yes very nice evening. I hope everybody got home well and those who stayed out longer continued to have a good time.
Thanks to Sarit for getting Chuck and Jean Claude involved and Ginger Ninja for organising.

Hey Guys

Thanks for the thanks . Was great to see you and glad you enjoyed the evening as much as I did. Next time I reckon a proper ceremony is in order - tuxedos all round, er, except of course, the lovely Sandra and moi .
If you have any awards/nominations then email me and I'll make up the certs.
Likin the New Year's Eve idea, just got to plan transport!!
Big fluffy hugz.

Sounds good . Just to add everyone- we must not forget that Oded paid for the wine, and he's too nice to bring it up so i think ill make the collection at training on Friday. If Oded gives back Wills £5 that he kindly donated towards it, then if im not mistaken we all owe Oded £2.50 (please let me know if this is not correct). If you cant be at training then please give it to someone who can pass it on- we dont want oded to be broke over xmas

I will be posting a news message soon when I confirm with Alisdair when the gym closes for xmas. Take care -JDF

Hey guys n gals, just wanted to write and say that I won't be coming tonight to training. As I am off snowboarding very early on Saturday morning. I also don't wanna have to fight Will and risk being injured before I go. I know he's been itching to try and take me out....unsuccessfully so far.

So I really just wanted to wish all you lovely people a happy Christmas, I shall be away from London now until after xmas but New yr should still be a go! I still haven't heard any final plans for New Year but should maybe still be around if anything is doing unless something else gets organized in the meantime.....don't wanna be stuck with nothing to do, do I?

okay well have fun tonight and over the next couple of weeks, lots of food, alcohol and merriment. I'll be looking forward to the next session asap, i'll be the slower fatter one.

Much Love
T

Sorry I cant help but hurt people, obviously Tony is scared of me, so has to stay away. It wont do you any good hiding tony

Anyway, what are the plans for new years? I think I may have missed a meeting or something.

hey James, I found that jump roll demo video we were talking about....slightly shorter version than I remember but you'll get the idea. take a peep and then we'll give it a go.