How Do You Handle Stress?? - Page 13

Lady Fitzgerald · 10-19-2010, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by poohbear_nc

Yoicks! Are those broadswords? Claymores?

They are too small for claymores. Those suckers are usually seven foot long.

MrPLD · 10-19-2010, 10:39 AM

Must be incredibly noisy?

SameOldStory · 10-19-2010, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Lo Zeno

When I have to let out some steam, I go to the fencing school and begin swordfighting with my friends.

By "swordfighting" I mean this:

or this http://www.compagniazoiosa.it/le-nostre-foto

Works like a charm!

THAT must be a lot of fun!

I used to fence just for fun, and yes I did take lessons. A good friend and I used to go into the woods to practice on uneven ground. If you've ever seen the scene in The Princess Bride where they are fencing on, and around, large rocks you can get an idea of the fun we had.

Sparrow · 10-19-2010, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by SameOldStory

I used to fence just for fun, and yes I did take lessons. A good friend and I used to go into the woods to practice on uneven ground.

Tricky to keep the top level on uneven ground I'd imagine - chain link, or panel?

Lo Zeno · 10-19-2010, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by poohbear_nc

Yoicks! Are those broadswords? Claymores?

Longswords, of the Florence variety.
We usually practice with longswords and one-hand-and-a-half swords (I think they're known as "bastard swords" in the UK), plus stripe-and-buckler and sometimes maces too. We train on claymores too, but not when staging for the public, and as Lady Fitzgerald said yes, those fuckers are HUGE, "taller than a tall man" as old books say.
Of course, it' all staged, not real fights, but it is a great stress reliever anyway

simplyparticular · 10-19-2010, 11:13 AM

I eat (which I'm trying to break that habit with Weight Watchers), I read, and I shop, but online.

eBay is stress relief for me - it's a researcher's toy - tons of fun stuff, most of which I window shop. And then the adrenaline thrill of winning in the final seconds.

My weak points are gadgets and leather purses. Luckily I sell what I don't use, so I can afford my stress relief.

GA Russell · 10-19-2010, 06:34 PM

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Originally Posted by poohbear_nc

Phone calls to/from hell are the source of some of my worst work-place stress. When I know I have to call the "800" number and talk to non-native English speakers.

Amen! I understand the argument that outsourcing provides the same service for less money. But those phone centers staffed by people you can't understand (or in the case of my phone company, don't understand me) alienate the customers for the sake of saving a few dollars.

ShortNCuddlyAm · 10-19-2010, 07:03 PM

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Originally Posted by poohbear_nc

Phone calls to/from hell are the source of some of my worst work-place stress. When I know I have to call the "800" number and talk to non-native English speakers. After one particularly trying episode I was found in my office slamming the phone receiver into the top of my desk. Folks suggested I might like to take a walk - in the rain - and I did.

I used to relieve the stress of some of those by putting them on loudspeaker for the entertainment of the rest of the office (the most memorable one was trying to derail the guy from his script for about 10 minutes... he kept asking me what happened when I turned a server that was half full of water on...)

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Originally Posted by Lo Zeno

When I have to let out some steam, I go to the fencing school and begin swordfighting with my friends.

By "swordfighting" I mean this:

Now that looks fun! I used to fence (sport-fencing, foil), but dodgy ankles, being built more like a cob than a thoroughbred and a complete inability to take it seriously stopped me

poohbear_nc · 10-19-2010, 07:25 PM

Maybe we could combine the two - go after the folk on the other end of the phone call and use swords on them!

ShortNCuddlyAm · 10-19-2010, 07:38 PM

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Originally Posted by poohbear_nc

Maybe we could combine the two - go after the folk on the other end of the phone call and use swords on them!

Now that sounds like a good way of relieving stress!

Lady Fitzgerald · 10-19-2010, 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by poohbear_nc

Maybe we could combine the two - go after the folk on the other end of the phone call and use swords on them!

It will never happen but oh what a delicious thought!

poohbear_nc · 10-19-2010, 07:44 PM

I feel so much better already! Just viewing my mental image of bursting into an offshore phone center brandishing broadswords!

ShortNCuddlyAm · 10-19-2010, 08:03 PM

I can provide replicas for anyone who doesn't have a sword. They're dull at the moment, but the steel will take and hold an edge

poohbear_nc · 10-19-2010, 08:05 PM

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Originally Posted by ShortNCuddlyAm

I can provide replicas for anyone who doesn't have a sword. They're dull at the moment, but the steel will take and hold an edge

Storm the call centers!! Slash the phone lines!! Rout the unintelligible!! Plant your sword in the heart of the switchboard!

desertgrandma · 10-19-2010, 08:08 PM

I just hope this is relieving some stress for ya'll.....

Now we have THREE people who kick their dogs/cats/, mates, whatever?

Wow.

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I drink	10	9.62%
I take pills.	7	6.73%
I drink AND take pills	5	4.81%
I excercise. (running, workouts, whatever)	27	25.96%
I meditate, use a relaxation technique or bio-feedback	19	18.27%
I cry	18	17.31%
I come to MobileRead and lose myself in the Lounge	30	28.85%
I play online games/surf the net	27	25.96%
I watch TV	19	18.27%
I read	57	54.81%
I have a hobby......please post what it is.	17	16.35%
I use one of those little "stress balls"	3	2.88%
I throw one of those little stress balls at someone	7	6.73%
I sleep	27	25.96%
I eat	28	26.92%
I kick my kids, dog (s), cat (s) wife, husband, who/whatever happens to be nearest	3	2.88%
The blue one next to the fish.	11	10.58%
None of the above....please post what you do.	11	10.58%
I'm not voting, I just want to keep track of what others do.	1	0.96%
I eat bacon and donuts (or a bacon-filled donut.)	2	1.92%
I pray.	9	8.65%
I go shopping.	4	3.85%
I smoke.	9	8.65%
I turn to my dog(s)/cat(s)/squirrel(s)/llama(s)/whatever animal(s) for comfort	16	15.38%
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10-19-2010, 10:39 AM	#182
MrPLD Author's pet-geek Posts: 933 Karma: 1040670 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: North Queensland, Australia Device: Kindle 3 Wifi, Onyx Boox M96	Must be incredibly noisy?

10-19-2010, 11:13 AM	#186
simplyparticular Guru Posts: 610 Karma: 1395952 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: New York Device: Oasis 3 & GlowLight 4	I eat (which I'm trying to break that habit with Weight Watchers), I read, and I shop, but online. eBay is stress relief for me - it's a researcher's toy - tons of fun stuff, most of which I window shop. And then the adrenaline thrill of winning in the final seconds. My weak points are gadgets and leather purses. Luckily I sell what I don't use, so I can afford my stress relief.

10-19-2010, 07:25 PM	#189
poohbear_nc Bah! Humbug! Posts: 64,140 Karma: 135242149 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Durham, NC Device: Every Kindle Ever Made & To Be Made!	Maybe we could combine the two - go after the folk on the other end of the phone call and use swords on them!

10-19-2010, 07:44 PM	#192
poohbear_nc Bah! Humbug! Posts: 64,140 Karma: 135242149 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Durham, NC Device: Every Kindle Ever Made & To Be Made!	I feel so much better already! Just viewing my mental image of bursting into an offshore phone center brandishing broadswords!

10-19-2010, 08:03 PM	#193
ShortNCuddlyAm WWHALD Posts: 7,879 Karma: 337114 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Mitcham, Surrey, UK Device: iPad. Selling my silver 505 here	I can provide replicas for anyone who doesn't have a sword. They're dull at the moment, but the steel will take and hold an edge

10-19-2010, 08:08 PM	#195
desertgrandma Enjoying the show.... Posts: 14,270 Karma: 10462843 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Arizona Device: A K1, Kindle Paperwhite, an Ipod, IPad2, Iphone, an Ipad Mini & macAir	I just hope this is relieving some stress for ya'll..... Now we have THREE people who kick their dogs/cats/, mates, whatever? Wow.