Thanks for the update - it's great that he's recovered so well (broken hips are
very dangerous, especially for people "of a certain age"). It's an example to
all of us that he's back on the strip again. Typical that he'd make a rejoinder
like that even when injured!
regards, Jeff
> He is doing very well considering his age. Two years ago I was fencing with
> him and as I made an attack he tried to retreated quickly and parry riposte.
> While executing this action he fell backwards onto his hip which resulted in
> it's fracture. When he fell he stopped moving and I could see he was hurt
> badly so I rushed over to help him. I asked him if he was in pain and if he
> thought I should call the paramedics and he replied, "forget about that I
> want to know if I got the riposte!"
>
> He has made a full recovery, still teaches, and only needs a cane to walk,
> but he no longer bouts at full speed.
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