tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5484023844276359159.post-23036898911575905902007-02-27T14:46:00.000+10:302007-02-27T15:13:08.914+10:302007 has been a slow start for <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Flagmania</span> but in the waiting a lot has been established in the break for the new year.<br />I met up with <a href="http://www.flaggercentral.com/xavier">http://www.flaggercentral.com/xavier</a> from San Francisco in Sydney over NYE. This was a significant connection for flagging in Australia, as I was given a clearer picture of the history of flagging and was generously graced with a gift of 5 beautiful handmade flags, including 3 tie dyed silk sets! Xavier also shared a few new moves and techniques. What a giving, loving man he is! Those sets were a seed to grow flagging in this country.<br />I since passed one of those silk sets on to Rob who left us on the 25<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">th Feb</span> to study for a year in Sydney. As a seed, we hope Rob spreads the love of flagging around Sydney with those flags!<br /><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">I'm</span> sure he will inspire any closet <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">flaggers</span> over there to learn more of the craft and connect with the greater worldwide flagging network via <a href="http://www.flagmania.org/">http://www.flagmania.org/</a> or <a href="http://www.flaggercentral.com/">http://www.flaggercentral.com/</a><br />We also lost another new member, Nick C to Sydney to live so we hope Rob and Nick C connect for some flagging over there!<br /><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">Flagmania</span> will be concentrating on <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">tiedye</span> experimentation and running a more relaxed <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">home based</span> socialising approach with less bookings for gigs initially, to boost numbers.<br />Eventually we aim to inspire the birth of troupes in each State of Australia to promote flagging in Australia, providing a great positive, healthy way for men to meet, exercise, socialise and inspire each other and those who watch them!<br />What the world needs now is love sweet love. Spread the flagging love guys!<br /><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">Grinnin</span>' n' <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">Spinnin</span>'<br />~Nick<div class="blogger-post-footer">from http://flagmania.blogspot.com/</div>Webmasternoreply@blogger.com