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  1. 04-20-2005 08:24 PM #1
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    Hello from a new member

    A couple of years ago I read Richard Cohen's book, By the Sword, which renewed my intererest in fencing after a period of 40 years. (At 57 perhaps I'm the oldest on this board). Then, recently, I saw a film clip of Peter Westbrook in the 1984 Olympic sabre finals which has sparked some kind of an obsession. I'm not sure how long it will last, but if it continues I will join my local club, the Silver Blades in Sparks Nevada.

    Nice to meet you all, you seem very interesting and enjoyable to become acquainted with.

    TJV
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  2. 04-20-2005 08:41 PM #2
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    Nice to meet you! And Welcome to the board and hopefully the obsession continues! Beacuse fencing is great!
  3. 04-20-2005 11:05 PM #3
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    Jim, welcome to the board. I hope you are satisfied with your renewed obsession with fencing and enjoy getting to know the weird and nice people who post here. As for your age: you are at best tied for eldest with me.
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  4. 04-21-2005 12:19 AM #4
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    Quote Originally Posted by Brian
    you are at best tied for eldest with me.
    Unlikely...Mike Morgan recently mentioned his personal experience of the changeover from dry to electric foil...in the early 1950s. So he's probably oldest, or near oldest.
  5. 04-21-2005 06:36 AM #5
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    Nice to meet you TJV!
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  6. 04-21-2005 09:23 AM #6
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    Inquartata is 189. He feeds his longevity by sucking the life out of political discussions.
    "Since when does being a patriot in America mean shutting your mouth?"
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    zz,zz,zz,zz,zz,zz!
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    Quote Originally Posted by esskreemr
    Inquartata is 189.
    Aye, but he's been fencing for 900 years. That's a veeeeery long time!

    Jim, welcome to the forum!
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  8. 04-21-2005 12:24 PM #8
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    Chivalry

    Thank you all for the warm welcomes. Courtesy is one of the aspects I like best and appreciate most about fencing. I understand, from reading Nick Evangelista, that this is not universal in today's fencing culture. But it seems so, for the most part, in the skimming I've done of the various discussions on Fencing Net.

    Very nice to be here.

    Jim Vieth
  9. 04-21-2005 02:45 PM #9
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    Heh, the irascible, intolerant Evangelista calling kettles black. That's amusing.

    Welcome aboard, tjv. But you forgot to say that you fence epee. That seems to be all but universal latterly.
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    Welcome!


    Inq,

    Quote Originally Posted by Inquartata
    Welcome aboard, tjv. But you forgot to say that you fence epee. That seems to be all but universal latterly.

    You're welcome!
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    Hello and welcome to the forum!
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  12. 04-22-2005 04:34 PM #12
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    A universe comprised of epeeists?

    Quote Originally Posted by Inquartata
    Heh, the irascible, intolerant Evangelista calling kettles black. That's amusing.

    Welcome aboard, tjv. But you forgot to say that you fence epee. That seems to be all but universal latterly.
    Actually I don't fence at all currently, Inquartata, I'm sure if I decide to start at this stage of the game I will using a foil for quite a long time.

    Actually, considering my speed and agility I would probably be better off learning spear.

    Jim
  13. 04-22-2005 06:05 PM #13
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    Quote Originally Posted by tjv
    Actually I don't fence at all currently, Inquartata, I'm sure if I decide to start at this stage of the game I will using a foil for quite a long time.
    Oh---you have one of THOSE coaches where you are....

    Actually, considering my speed and agility I would probably be better off learning spear.
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