The Raven Posted September 21, 2008 Share Posted September 21, 2008 Went over to see gaz today (nice meeting you mate) went for a quick blast in his supra.......................HOLY S*IT never been in a single before and its mad totaly insane. Stunning car with crazy performance well impressed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt H Posted September 21, 2008 Share Posted September 21, 2008 did you put a diposit down?!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackie Posted September 21, 2008 Share Posted September 21, 2008 Looks sweeet as f**k too, Love the D1 front Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Raven Posted September 21, 2008 Author Share Posted September 21, 2008 did you put a diposit down?!? I will say............no:( the drive home in the N/A just wasnt the same. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris2o2 Posted September 21, 2008 Share Posted September 21, 2008 Its the souuunnndd of a single , amazing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPRALOOPY Posted September 21, 2008 Share Posted September 21, 2008 Whats a dipo sit?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havard Posted September 21, 2008 Share Posted September 21, 2008 Whats a dipo sit?? It's what a tired Dipo does..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian R Posted September 21, 2008 Share Posted September 21, 2008 Whats a dipo sit?? Funny you should ask that Dave The Coming of Age is a significant ocassion for many African cultures. In Ghana, the Dipo ceremony is one of the most important events of the year. However, modern influences may be threatening its long-term future.The Coming of Age is a significant ocassion for many African cultures. In Ghana, the Dipo ceremony is one of the most important events of the year. However, modern influences may be threatening its long-term future. Story and pictures by Bob Burch. Africa many cultures celebrate a child's Coming of Age. In the Krobo Hills of Ghana, young girls carry on a centuries-old tradition. Odumase is a Krobo village famous for its bead-making industry. Every year at springtime, eligible young maidens undergo a passage to womanhood. Also known as "outdooring", the Dipo Ceremony is in danger of becoming extinct. Historically the Dipo lasted up to two months, but the expense has made this an impossibility for most families. Over the past two decades it was reduced to two weeks and is now only five days. Virginity is taken seriously, and with the invasion of cell phones, VCRs and motorcycles into isolated rural areas, more and more girls are exposed to outside influences. The Dipo symbolises a girl's eligibility for marriage, but today many parents fear the repercussions of embarrassment should it be discovered that their daughter is not pure. The Dipo is no longer the exclusive realm of 14 to 18 year olds. Children as young as five are now routinely outdoored as a precaution that their virginity is still intact. The absence of chastity will surely be uncovered by fetish priests who preside over the ceremony-bringing shame on the family and requiring delinquent parents to pay large sums for additional rites of purification. Day 1 The Sonimouni-the girls are paraded in total nudity before the entire village. Various rituals are performed, including admonishments to always tell the truth. One by one, each girl is shown how to crush corn, symbolising her initiation into cooking and other womanly duties. Day 2 This is marked by Ke Pam Yami, when the girls are taken to a river and ritually bathed. In the afternoon each girl shares a traditional meal-Ho Fufui Yemi-with her family. Over the entire five days she may not eat corn or rice. She is forbidden to look into a mirror and cannot giggle or exhibit silly behaviour. Day 3 Bua Sia Mi-each girl is painted with clay marks and must tell a priestess all about her virginity. Should she lie, a clay pot placed upon the chest will break or explode, bringing shame upon the family. In the evening, she is led to a sacred stone-Tekuo Mi-and is thrice seated on it. She is now a woman and may not speak for the rest of the Dipo. A brother or the son of a neighbour will carry her back to the village on his back. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris2o2 Posted September 21, 2008 Share Posted September 21, 2008 Didnt expect that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPRALOOPY Posted September 21, 2008 Share Posted September 21, 2008 Funny you should ask that Dave The Coming of Age is a significant ocassion for many African cultures. In Ghana, the Dipo ceremony is one of the most important events of the year. However, modern influences may be threatening its long-term future.The Coming of Age is a significant ocassion for many African cultures. In Ghana, the Dipo ceremony is one of the most important events of the year. However, modern influences may be threatening its long-term future. Story and pictures by Bob Burch. Africa many cultures celebrate a child's Coming of Age. In the Krobo Hills of Ghana, young girls carry on a centuries-old tradition. Odumase is a Krobo village famous for its bead-making industry. Every year at springtime, eligible young maidens undergo a passage to womanhood. Also known as "outdooring", the Dipo Ceremony is in danger of becoming extinct. Historically the Dipo lasted up to two months, but the expense has made this an impossibility for most families. Over the past two decades it was reduced to two weeks and is now only five days. Virginity is taken seriously, and with the invasion of cell phones, VCRs and motorcycles into isolated rural areas, more and more girls are exposed to outside influences. The Dipo symbolises a girl's eligibility for marriage, but today many parents fear the repercussions of embarrassment should it be discovered that their daughter is not pure. The Dipo is no longer the exclusive realm of 14 to 18 year olds. Children as young as five are now routinely outdoored as a precaution that their virginity is still intact. The absence of chastity will surely be uncovered by fetish priests who preside over the ceremony-bringing shame on the family and requiring delinquent parents to pay large sums for additional rites of purification. Day 1 The Sonimouni-the girls are paraded in total nudity before the entire village. Various rituals are performed, including admonishments to always tell the truth. One by one, each girl is shown how to crush corn, symbolising her initiation into cooking and other womanly duties. Day 2 This is marked by Ke Pam Yami, when the girls are taken to a river and ritually bathed. In the afternoon each girl shares a traditional meal-Ho Fufui Yemi-with her family. Over the entire five days she may not eat corn or rice. She is forbidden to look into a mirror and cannot giggle or exhibit silly behaviour. Day 3 Bua Sia Mi-each girl is painted with clay marks and must tell a priestess all about her virginity. Should she lie, a clay pot placed upon the chest will break or explode, bringing shame upon the family. In the evening, she is led to a sacred stone-Tekuo Mi-and is thrice seated on it. She is now a woman and may not speak for the rest of the Dipo. A brother or the son of a neighbour will carry her back to the village on his back. :D I hope you copied and pasted that:blink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeyb10supra Posted September 21, 2008 Share Posted September 21, 2008 knowledge is power Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havard Posted September 21, 2008 Share Posted September 21, 2008 knowledge is power Google was his friend..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz6002 Posted September 21, 2008 Share Posted September 21, 2008 Too much knowledge will make you a grumpy old man though. It's a fact. I found that out earlier care of my flat mate and a ham and cheese omlette. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian R Posted September 21, 2008 Share Posted September 21, 2008 Google was his friend..... Indeed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Raven Posted September 22, 2008 Author Share Posted September 22, 2008 Normally i would be miffed at threads being dragged off topic. However when its in the name of ripping on Matt is all good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaz1 Posted September 22, 2008 Share Posted September 22, 2008 ha ha i was looking at your face out of the corner of my eye when i booted it, you should have seen your face:d nice meeting you too russ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Raven Posted September 22, 2008 Author Share Posted September 22, 2008 ha ha i was looking at your face out of the corner of my eye when i booted it, you should have seen your face:d nice meeting you too russ I will admit to bricking it followed by boring the mrs all the way home about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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