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  1. 04-04-2005 12:14 AM #1
    silsbeel
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    Another New Fencer

    Hello all:

    A few quick words of introduction...I am brand new to fencing, on my second introductory class at the Virginia Academy of Fencing. I have had to miss two classes since I started because of work and I was totally bummed out, so I guess that I am hooked! I wish that I had tried this sooner, as taking up a sport like this when you're middle-aged definitely limits your possiblilities, but you can't change the past. I may never become a good fencer, but I can always become a better fencer. It is nice to have a good workout that doesn't feel like WORK - I spend too much time thinking and learning while I'm fencing to realize it is athletic. For me that is a very good thing!

    I am both surprised and pleased at how many other women fencers I see in my classes - especially the younger women. I am also surprised and somewhat disappointed to see some of the inequities that have persisted in the women's competitive fencing world (but at least we can wear pants if we choose to now).

    I am looking forward to many years on the strip - hope you all are too.

    Thanks for reading...

    Cheers,
    Laura
  2. 04-04-2005 10:07 AM #2
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    Hello Laura, nice to meet you.
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  3. 04-04-2005 11:29 AM #3
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    Heya, welcome to the sport and the forum!
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  4. 04-04-2005 04:15 PM #4
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    Hello there - welcome to the forum!

    Good intro!
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    Great to have you with us. Sounds like you've well and truly caught the fencing bug.
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  7. 04-05-2005 12:21 PM #7
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    Hello, welcome to the forum!
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    Welcome Laura - you will find all that you need in here to help you catch up and over-take those that have not yet joined this forum. Anything you need to know just make a post and with members around the world - the forum never sleeps!
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  9. 04-06-2005 12:52 PM #9
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    Hi Laura (same name as Petrarch's beloved!),

    Welcome to the forum and fencing. Expect to become enamoured with this beautiful and fulfilling sport. I hope you find everything you need in fencing, and if you have any questions, feel free to ask here.

    Brian
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