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hey jehanne, i have vaulted wood ceilings, so my mount could be placed anywhere. but because the boards are pretty thin, we cut a small square of wood to put between the mount and the ceiling boards, because the screws are big. i would just call PS and ask them how big the joist has to be. i think if two of the screws (out of four) are in the joist, you're all set, but not completely sure. always best to call and ask when in doubt. that's funny – i have the SS but have been considering getting a brass eventually. good luck!! 🙂
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hi jehann, i have that exact same pole you are looking at (one piece superpole w vaulted ceiling adapter), and it's great. i don't see why you would want to bolt it to the floor, it's very secure. i never have to adjust it, either, it's totally maintenance free (unlike x poles). at some point i might want to get a brass pole and be able to switch them. 🙂
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yep, it's all true. i couldn't even do a simple fireman spin when i first started. just work on your strength, and keep practicing!! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_smile.gif
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LOL, i'm with missmeliss https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_santa.gif (3 cats) great idea tigger!
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hi polecat, sorry to hear about your colds! i always recommend taking a high dose of vitamin C, up to 10,000 mg or even more. (i buy the powder and add it to a smoothie). if it's allergy-related, though, that won't help much. if you are congested, try just inhaling some steam (or using the neti polt like utpoler mentioned). also, fresh ginger root and lemons are great for preventing mucous, and helping with colds. you can make hot ginger tea (just cut up the ginger root and simmer in a pot of water for up to an hour), or you can put the fresh ginger root (chopped) in a blender with some water, blend, and then strain out the pulp. then squeeze or juice some fresh lemons and add it to the ginger juice. then add some agave or honey so it's not so sour. if it's too strong, add more water. it tastes kind of like grapefruit juice. also, raw garlic – if you can handle it – is great for colds. for more serious flus i also use oil of oregano (the pure essential oil) diluted with olive oil. it is very strong and will burn your lips, etc. if you don't dilute it. once you have it diluted with the olive oil, you can add a dropperful to a glass of juice, stir quickly and drink fast. it's a powerful anti-fungal and anti-viral. hope some of this helps – i recently had a bad cold/flu that i caught from my husband, and it was awful. https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_sad.gif
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hi breanne https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_smile.gif it's true, the lessons are designed for total beginners with no experience, all the way to advanced level. i started out with the beginner lessons and followed them in order, now i am finally getting toward the end of the advanced section after one year. there is alot of support here, too – and, you won't find a better deal anywhere!! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_heart1.gif
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thanks kittycat! it's totally a gravity thing! just think about having two bags of saltwater attached to your chest while you are upside down, lol https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_biggrin.gif at least with small ones, you don't have to wear such huge sports bras/tops.
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wow, the home made chocolate sounds awesome! i don't think milk chocolate is so bad, it's just the "name brand" kinds that add all kinds of junk in (like that castor oil stuff that they're using now to replace cocoa butter because it's cheaper (i forget what it's called) – once i found out about that, i was like, no more!!
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runemist, i think chocolate is different! i don't drink any caffeinated beverages at all, because i don't like the side effects, but i seem fine with chocolate. and i like "healthy" chocolate, at least 70% cacao – love those endangered species bars! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_porc.gif
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ya. instead i make a chocolate chai latte – bengal spice tea, cocoa, and soy milk https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_porc.gif
then i don't feel so deprived.
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@paulette – lol about your sweaty foot! i don't like dry hands, either – it seems too chemically harsh. i couldn't get it off my hands even washing with soap – plus, it leaves a residue on the pole. let me know which products you like! we live in similar climates and both had the same result with the vinegar… currently i use itac (sometimes with tite grip), but sometimes i wonder if it just makes things worse (like sweat is just pouring out of my hands, it's wierd!!) https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_confused.gif
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hi tree https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_flower.gif i got a gmail address, it's tarahkitty@gmail.com
thanks! i have problems with hands sweating/slippery pole. it's wierd, some days it's not bad, and others it's terrible (humidity?) don't worry, pole will help you with your confidence!!
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wow. wouldn't that be amazing if all you had to do was drink a certain amount of coffee every day!!!!!!!!!!! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_surprised.gif i can't even have a little coffee. (it doesn't wire me up, it kind of relaxes me, but then about 4-5 hours later, i crash)
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@heathalynne – thanks, i'm going to have to try that tite grip lavender! (i have regular tite grip and i hate the orange color and smell) https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_mrgreen.gif
it's funny how different things work for different people. when i tried the distilled white vinegar, it was one of the worst (most slippery) practices i had.
and, i just discovered something – for me, my grip is best when i am not very warm (though i do make sure to stretch my arms and shoulders), and the pole has not been warmed up (in other words, start out working on tricks that require good grip before doing anything else on the pole) – which is the opposite of what i thought. i also use a little itac2 on my contact points and hands. but sometimes, nothing works! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_evil.gif
@upandover – i'm going to try that ice water!
