Addicted

[Erika]

I realize it's been a very long time since I have been here last. I actually was just starting my first semester of fencing at Macomb Comm. College, and was having a problem with my retreat. Now on May 30th, I'm going to start my 3rd semester (which is actually 2nd and a half since I missed most of last with illnesses). I am quite addicted, I have bought all my own equpitment and even have called friends out of no where to see if they would fence a bout or two just for fun. The people I have met at fencing are the most amusing people, I haven't laughed as much anywhere as I do at class.

I guess this doesn't have much point, but I wanted to stop and say "Hi" since school is coming to a close and hopefully I will be able to stop in more and try to learn more than I do now.

[Jupiter]

Dear Erika:

You seem to be telling us of your addictions. I am glad you wrote. We can have you off the habit in a few days. I will transmit a hypnotic suggestion for you alone to read. It will look like this:

"I will not fence today - repeat after me,
I will not fence today - repeat again
I will not fence tomorrow
I will not fence tomorow - repeat again
I will not fence my friends - repeat after me,
I will not fence my un-friends
I will not fence ever again - repeat after me,
Fencing is not good - repeat after me
Fencing is evil
Fencing is for babies - repeat after me
I cannot fence
I cannot fence at all
Fencing is bad
Fencing is not good
I will feel better if I do not fence
In just a few days, by not fencing,
I will bring about world peace"

Copy these words down on a peice of paper and read them silently each day before going to sleep. I will send you an Icon of a Non-fencer to wear around your neck. By studying this icon, you can free yourself of unwanted desires to fence. It is a photo of our dear leader, RaminDot. He will help you. This is a free service, may you be blessed. If this does not work in three days, contact this message board again for more free details.

Bless you,

Sister Mayfield
Georgia

[MikeHarm]

Good to see another Michigan fencer enjoying getting into the sport. Have you gone to any of the local tournaments yet?

Mike