The stereotypical newbie post

[Kitana]

I think I shall jump on the bandwagon and introduce myself here.

Hi, my name is Stef, but online I'm generally known as Kitana. I'm technically still a novice when it comes to fencing (I only have two years under my belt so far). For those two years I've mostly fenced foil, but I've also tried some saber fencing (and absolutely love it, by the way) and just started some epee classes about a week ago (with some pretty heftly bruises to boot!). I'm from NEPA and fence over at the Fencing Exchange in Scranton.

There's not really much else to say about me. If you want to know something, just ask. I don't bite

[lefty_monster]

hello! i'm relatively new, too. which weapon do you like best right now? Are you another mutant like me ? They sometimes call us "left-handed".

[Kitana]

I would have to go with the saber...just the fast-pace and slashing does it for me. Although, I am quite proud of my battle scars from epee

And I'm right-handed, but you know, I'd like to fence left-handed...just for the heck of it!

[JackSparrow]

Hi Stef and welcome to the board. Hope you like it here. So you fence three weapons after two years training and with both hands. Now thats impressive.

[Zilverzmurfen]

So you fence three weapons after two years training and with both hands. Now thats impressive.

Yeah, you show-off!


Just jesting, welcome to the forum Stef!

[Kitana]

Haha, I would hardly call what I do with my left hand showing off. It's more like a wounded duck flailing around!

And thanks for the welcomes guys

[Inquartata]

I don't bite

You say that like it's a good thing.

Welcome aboard!

[Kitana]

You say that like it's a good thing.

Welcome aboard!

Well, maybe I should say I don't bite hard ...Ahahaha, thank ye

[ThatReallyHurt]

Welcome to the forum, eh?

[BrianH]

Stef,

Welcome to the forum; I hope you continue to enjoy your association with the quaintly charming folks who reside here. Feel free to ask questions and post opinions---this is a knowledgeable crowd, and somewhat willing to argue, on occasion.


Brian

[Alain]

Hi, Kit, and welcome to the forum!

[melihop]

Hey and welcome to the board and the sport!!!!!

[Kitana]

Haha, thank you all ...you're all so nice here ^^

[esskreemr]

No, no we're not. Wait until the next election, or until someone says "I think weapon [insert weapon here] sucks"

For the most part we're a congenial lot. E'er now and again we take goodhumored potshots at each other. Don't take everything personally. Most of it is meant in good fun.

Welcome to the board.

[Goldgar]

I'm from NEPA and fence over at the Fencing Exchange in Scranton.

Hi, Stef! I'm new around here myself, but I've fenced in a couple of competitions at the Fencing Exchange. They were epee, though, so we probably haven't met.

Dirk

[Pauli]

I don't bite

...but therefore bark?
Warn before you start barking! So others can get prepared and bark back. It's like in elementary school, you know:
I bark
you bark
he barks
we bark....

Ok, sorry, have nothing smarter to say.
Enjoy your time in here.
Cheers
Pauli

[Kitana]

Hi, Stef! I'm new around here myself, but I've fenced in a couple of competitions at the Fencing Exchange. They were epee, though, so we probably haven't met.

Dirk

No we haven't. I haven't been to any of the epee competitions at the Exchange yet, but probably will do so in the near distant future. I'm sure all I have to do is ask John and he'll tell me all about you! Haha. I'm actually headed over there now for a foil competition. Maybe I'll ask him.

[Kitana]

...but therefore bark?
Warn before you start barking! So others can get prepared and bark back. It's like in elementary school, you know:
I bark
you bark
he barks
we bark....

Ok, sorry, have nothing smarter to say.
Enjoy your time in here.
Cheers
Pauli

Haha, that amused me

Thank you!

[Coup de Grace]

Sabre?...did someone say there is a new Sabreur in the house? Very cool... welcome aboard Kitana. I hope that you enjoy the ride.

[Elendae]

Welcome to the madhouse.

Epee bruises really are quite fun.