Ask Pamela Guntrum, of Seattle's Salle Auriol
Pam wins "Most Stylish Vet Fencer of the Portland NAC" for deploying a feather boa to deal with the chill.
Thought adding a pink Pussyhat to warm-ups was a pretty great solution, too.
Even the referees felt the need to bundle up
As to spectators, nothing says "warmth" like silly Christmas sweaters (and lap robes).
On to other fashion notes from the NAC. It was a great event for women's empowerment:
Not so much "#MeToo" as "Touch me and you WILL die." Works for me.
Youth fashion trend was temporary tattoos of fencing club logos. At least I hope they are temporary...
Even one vendor got into the act
The award for "Most Bad-ass Fencing Outfit" goes to this sabreur.
Yes, he is actually fencing pools in work boots. And work pants. And a bandana. Someone asked me "is that legal?" Maybe not, but what ref would dare call him on it? (He seemed to me to be about 6' 8", but keep in mind I'm only a tiny badger.)
I'm not sure this is legal, either, but the fencer gets point for "best improv with a blue crayon."
Crowdsourcing the following question: does the High Desert Fencing Alliance engage in three-weapon Elk hunting?
Just asking.
And lastly, I thin this is what happens when the bout committee is forced to work long hours with insufficient caffeine:
Salute,
Badger
The Bad Ass outfit is indeed 100% legal! Dave's knickers are grey, and purchased from a fencing vendor and made of the exact same material as the white ones. And of course there is nothing wrong with high top fencing shoes and awesome bandanna (yes, he is a big dude, but like yourself I am a small person)!
ReplyDeleteThank you for the compliment of "Most Bad-ass fencing outfit." To clarify, the pants are epee pants, not work pants. The were purchased at a fencing supply source. The boots are Mil-spec combat boots, not work boots. Everything was legal, just not what others choose wear. Once again, thank you for the compliment.
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