07-10-2008, 03:38 PM
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#1281 | | Member
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| In the annals of Herodotus it is written that epeests and sabreurs were given over to foilists, both as a means of entertainment, and also so that the lesser blades would not get lost in the darkness. As such we serve as both Masters and ethical mentors to the lesser blades.
Thus, the lesser blades owe the foil homage for carrying them through the dark times, when the only thing lighting the way was the bright cogency of the foil.
It is also noted in Homer that the pantheon of Gods were reluctant to give credence to the existence of sabers or epees, as they were uncouth, and led their users to adopt posturings not befitting of sophistication. In leiu of this, as per Homer; Hermes, Ares, and even Zeus and Aphrodite all carried foils for their sheer sense of style and superior essence.
Pythagoros proved geometrically that the foil is in every dimension, perfect.
Truly, to carry a foil is to be blessed. | 
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07-10-2008, 04:33 PM
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#1282 | | Senior Member
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Originally Posted by KidLazy  See, fish.
Energy. | Mine didn't have my energy because I didn't write it... I don't feel like changing quotes, reminds me of my dreaded English class. :/
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07-10-2008, 04:46 PM
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#1283 | | Posting Hound
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Originally Posted by Pescados666 dreaded English class. :/ | Spoken like a true foilist.
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07-10-2008, 04:50 PM
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#1284 | | Senior Member
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| The teacher was insane! I asked her how to spell one word, then the next day she gave me a 22 page wikipedia about the word! We got her demoted.
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07-10-2008, 05:01 PM
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#1285 | | Senior Member
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Originally Posted by Pescados666 Mine didn't have my energy because I didn't write it... I don't feel like changing quotes, reminds me of my dreaded English class. :/ | Who said about changing quotes?
I was talking about your delievery.
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07-10-2008, 05:06 PM
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#1286 | | Senior Member
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| How am I supposed to deliver it differently without changing it a bit?
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07-10-2008, 08:22 PM
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#1287 | | Senior Member
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| english class is amazing! 
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07-10-2008, 10:24 PM
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#1288 | | Senior Member
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Originally Posted by Zasha Quote:
Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen.
Ephesians 4:29 (NIV)
In short, don't talk to epee or saber 'fencers'.
somebody needs to read the rest of Ephesians before preaching it so willingly--
"wives, submit to your husbands as to the lord. for the husband is the head of the wife as christ is the head of the church, his body, of which he is the Savior. Now as the church submits to Christ, so also wives should submit to their husbands in everything." Ephesians 5:22-24
you plan on being submissive some time soon? | I'll be submissive if you ask nice ;-)
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07-10-2008, 10:25 PM
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Originally Posted by Inquartata That's what passes for "sense" amongst foilists. But at least their vcabulary is slightly larger than that of epeeists...whose sum total seems to consist of two words: "Bounce now?". | Thsoe aren't the right two words..sigh
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07-10-2008, 10:28 PM
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#1290 | | Senior Member
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| I'm glad Nein is back. She is cute in a foilist sorta way.
Epee>Foil>Sabre
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07-10-2008, 10:31 PM
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#1291 | | Perpetual Ephemerist
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Originally Posted by Falchion
Truly, to carry a foil is to be blessed.
| I carry the sacred carton of Reynolds Wrap.
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07-10-2008, 11:11 PM
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#1292 | | Posting Hound
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Originally Posted by latenight I'm glad Nein is back. She is cute in a foilist sorta way.
Epee>Foil>Sabre | At least part of that is correct.
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07-10-2008, 11:12 PM
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#1293 | | Posting Hound
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Originally Posted by magic_moose I carry the sacred carton of Reynolds Wrap. | I'm gonna find you and wrap you up in it.
Magic, the tinfoil-covered, Moose.
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07-11-2008, 11:07 AM
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#1294 | | Senior Member
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Originally Posted by latenight I'll be submissive if you ask nice ;-) | i owe you rep for that.
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07-11-2008, 11:23 AM
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#1295 | | Posting Hound
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"Ah, Sovereign LORD, you have made the heavens and the earth by your great power and outstretched arm. Nothing is too hard for you."
Jeremiah 32:17 (NIV)
| foil also wasn't that hard for our lord, but banishing the heathen weapons... he's working on it.
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07-11-2008, 12:46 PM
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Originally Posted by Neinteen foil also wasn't that hard for our lord, | Of course it wasn't hard, it's easy to make a mistake. After watching foil at nationals, I dislike the weapon even more. I didn't know that was possible, but apparently, it was.
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07-11-2008, 01:57 PM
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#1297 | | Posting Hound
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| says the guy who does way better in epee than saber, despite being a self-declared saber fencer.
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07-11-2008, 02:46 PM
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#1298 | | Senior Member
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| Who said I do better in epee than sabre? I do about equal in both.
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07-11-2008, 06:04 PM
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#1299 | | Posting Hound
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Originally Posted by Shi no Tenshi Who said I do better in epee than sabre? I do about equal in both. | I stalked your Summer Nat results.
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07-11-2008, 06:16 PM
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