South Bend

[Peach]

Oh, well. Day 1 went fine, though what with this and that the intensity of the first-day pool was equal to that of a second-day pool a year ago. I ruined someone's day by beating a higher seed in a DE to get into the next day.

Day 2, however, was the day I discovered that the nagging hip pain I've been having from time to time was no longer nagging, but shouting and throwing things, a full-blown injury. (The two massage therapists I saw at different moments said things like "rotator" and "micro-tear.") I had the WONderful experience of fencing one of those grim second-day pools while doing nothing but taking two steps back, putting line, and standing there.

I DID almost beat one of my distinguished opponents (she finished in the top 16) doing that, to her complete disgust.

The women's sabre was a GROUP A-8 ALL BY ITSELF!!!!!!!! Oh, my, God. I can't believe we've come this far. I remember when we got our first 8 A's EVER at the first Division I Nationals. Holy magurk.

Other notes: Lessee: I forgot how slow, disorganized, and goofy eating dinner can be at the Marriott, even though I think I've been there four times.

There was a prom one night in the venue and the kids looked adorable, with the scrungy fencers as unsettling contrast. One young couple drifted in to watch the fencing at one point and they seemed like a different species.

I had my shoes tested for explosives and was patted down in the South Bend airport, and was sent back from security to the ticket line in Philadelphia because I had forgotten my overnight kit had manicure tools in it.

[DamedEscrime]

OH, Peach I had no idea you were here. I would have loved to meet you.
As it was I was busy hostessing the Pasta Buffet and the national men's epee team. And I got to meet Sallearmourer's wife and daughter.
I opened the club after dinner and had a few folks over to spar. We had a blast.
One of the massage therapists stayed the night at my house. She has ferrets. Did you have the one with the Irish accent? She is really nice.
The fencing was wonderful. I so wished I could have fenced.
It sounds like you had a pretty good time. Too bad about the hip though. I'll try to catch you next time. Going to Reno aren't you?

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[Peach]

Darn - I was hoping to see you & others but somehow I never had any time free. I didn't get in early enough for the pasta dinner--how did it go?

Yes, I'll be in Reno, though I'm flying in and out & just doing the veteran WS. Hope to see some folks there!

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[Purple Fencer]

[quote]Originally posted by Peach:
<strong>One young couple drifted in to watch the fencing at one point and they seemed like a different species.</strong><hr></blockquote>

You mean they're NOT?

[DamedEscrime]

Oh, the dinner went well. I went up and hosted it for my club.
I tried to talk to everyone and they all seemed to have a good time. I hope I get to do it again next year so I can expand on it and invite more people.

[scarlet_woman156k]

Dame, the massage therapist you're talking about is Elizabeth. And I didn't get to see her! (She fences at one of the clubs I fence at.) What night did she stay?

[DamedEscrime]

She stayed Saturday night. We had a good time tipping a few. She and few others are coming back for the Massacre. Tiger will be here too. Will you be joining them? I seemed to have heard you name mentioned. The plan is to crash at my place, so bring a sleeping bag...hehe.

[scarlet_woman156k]

Yeah, I'll be coming to the Massacre. I wasn't sure if I would be coming down w/anyone, since I haven't talked w/anyone regarding the tourney.

But if THAT is the case, then I probably will go down with them. Thank you for the invitation!