My Homecoming

Bert_the_Turtle · Post by **Bert_the_Turtle** » Thu Mar 29, 2007 1:33 am

Rocket Launchers should prolly be included in any training Molly gets :lol:

Shang Li · Post by **Shang Li** » Thu Mar 29, 2007 4:59 am

If I am going to teach a "self defense" class to the children there would be one condition. In addition to learning the physical movements, they learn about the mental stillness that should go with it.

Meditation is one of the cores of Aikido training, without the stillness of mind meditation brings, one can get physicly hurt by some of the intermediate throws.

KonThaak · Post by **KonThaak** » Thu Mar 29, 2007 7:34 am

I heard my kid get mentioned in relation to getting self-defense training... Right now, he's got his bases covered. He's good at drooling, making toxic diapers, and squirming. The only thing he might need help on is the whole "head-splitting scream" attack... His isn't usually terribly head-splitty. Usually. 'Course, yesterday, I swore I could feel my head ripping down the middle from one of his screams (he woke up from a bad dream, is my guess), but usually, it's more of an annoyance because he either A) waits until *just after* my wife has fallen asleep, or B) waits until we have food on the table and are ready to sit down, to start screaming.

In all seriousness, I don't see my kid effectively learning self-defense for at least another five or so years; learning Taoist views of stillness and meditation would be pointless to teach him before that time, too.

And in all honesty, I'd rather let him be a kid for right now. My wife and I are both more than capable of taking on paranormal baddies...

Michael T · Post by **Michael T** » Thu Mar 29, 2007 7:37 am

Shang I was going to speak with you about teaching my dayghter self defense and possible sword disipline. Oh and do you know any one you would recomend for teaching her how to wield a mace?

KonThaak · Post by **KonThaak** » Thu Mar 29, 2007 8:49 am

I'm no expert at martial arts, but Li-sensei, if you find yourself being pulled in too many directions and are asked by too many people in too many places to teach, I can help out. There's an open area near my house... I can at least teach the basics and lay the foundations for your prospective pupils.

As for swordplay...the blade I wield most has a tendency of wielding itself. The one time I truly needed to be able to wield my claymore in a fight, I was helped by spirits of my ancestors. I'm afraid I can't help you with either sword- or maceplay, Michael...

Hannah · Post by **Hannah** » Thu Mar 29, 2007 9:46 am

Hi Everybody

Wow, y'all spend a lot of time talking about learnin' ta fight. I thought the outside world didn't have that.

Thank you Celeste.

Hannah

PS: That was a nice message you sent me the other day.

Greydawn · Post by **Greydawn** » Thu Mar 29, 2007 9:54 am

Michael T wrote:Shang I was going to speak with you about teaching my dayghter self defense and possible sword disipline. Oh and do you know any one you would recomend for teaching her how to wield a mace?

Mr. Micheal T, I am well versed in the use of most of the ancient weapons and tactics. If you wish I could give your daughter lessons.

Ron Caliburn · Post by **Ron Caliburn** » Thu Mar 29, 2007 10:22 am

Combat training should and will be kept basic until someone is able to make an informed decision about advanced training.

But thanks for all the offers.

Shang Li · Post by **Shang Li** » Thu Mar 29, 2007 10:53 am

Understood Mr. Caliburn. That is why I was offering to teach "basic" Aikido. The techniques do not require strength, merely a calm focus. (mainly for the learning to fall part) I am not neaarly qualified to teach at an advanced level yet, I have added nothing to the art I was taught.

Mr. Micheal, the sword techniques I use require years of training, followed by years of practice before they become something effective in combat, I will however quite willingly teach the basics of Aikido (I am also somewhat reluctant to teach the way of the sword again, the results have never turned out well.)

It would be nice to instruct children again however, their inquisitive, open minds are quite refreshing to this wearied old man, I learn almost as much from them as I show them.

Mr. Caliburn, will you be attending Mr. Holister's party? (If so, with your permission I would like to bring a book for your daughter, a book on Ikebana flower arranging, as she has shown an interest in flowers.)

KonThaak · Post by **KonThaak** » Thu Mar 29, 2007 10:59 am

Hannah wrote:Wow, y'all spend a lot of time talking about learnin' ta fight. I thought the outside world didn't have that.

In our line of work, it's important...and it seems to be the topic of the moment, so I threw my two cents' in.

Shang Li · Post by **Shang Li** » Thu Mar 29, 2007 11:09 am

The outside world doesn't have a lot of that Miss Hannah, but the people here are not often like the rest of the world.

Also many of us consider teaching someone to be able to defend themselves a way of protecting them.

All you really need to do is keep on being happy, as a youg woman should be.

As inapropriate as it may be Mr Caliburn, your father must have something in the way he raises children..... You turned out well, and your daughter is likewise doing well - if it was not him, someone on that compound needs a hearty congratulations. I am sorry if I offended you, but you are both very good people.

Ron Caliburn · Post by **Ron Caliburn** » Thu Mar 29, 2007 1:20 pm

My father was good at beating discipline into a person, that is for sure . . . but a lot of what I have learned about morals and ethics got taught to me in the hard years between when I escaped and when I managed to finally get back on my feet again.

When I left the compound I didn't come out here to see the world or to save it. I was leaving because if I didn't leave, when the truth was discovered, I'd be killed.

I had origionally hopped to take Hananh and her mother with me, but Sarah refused to go and she was unable to get Hannah to the escape point before I was too far committed to turn back.

So for much of my first years of freedom I was angry and bitter. The family curse of alcoholism took root and I ended up a violent wino, shanking other homelss people for their last drops.

I had to have my eyes opened to begin my climb out of that pit.

In Hannah's case, I think we have to thank her mother for keeping so much spirit alive in the girl. Her mother was probably the most rebellious kid in the compound before she married my father. I think maing sure Hannah still had so much individuality in her was just an extension of that rebellion.

I wish I could have been there, right after we got Hannah out, when Sarah lived up to her promise and told my father and the entire compound exactly why I would come back for Hannah. I know she's been wanting to come clean about it for a long time. So this is her chance, and hopefully, with all the havoc we caused, the compound will swing against my father harder than they swing against Sarah.

But that's out of my hands now. If the cult is to fall, that is Sarah's battle.

Hannah · Post by **Hannah** » Thu Mar 29, 2007 1:34 pm

Hi Everybody,

Pa is right, other Pa didn't care too much for my questions, so I learned to be quiet around him.

Ma, she was so nice ta me. She let me do stuff the other girls weren't allowed ta - but we had ta keep it a secret.

I miss her, I wish she could have come with me. But she's married ta other Pa. I wish she had married my Pa instead.

I know I can't go back ta see her, but I want ta.

Hannah

PS: A book? I ain't never owned a book before. Except my bible of course.

Bert_the_Turtle · Post by **Bert_the_Turtle** » Thu Mar 29, 2007 1:50 pm

You never owned a book before other than the Bible? Oh boy, you should've never mentioned that where I could read it. I am a dyed in the wool bibliophile. As soon as you guys have a Home again, I'll put together some book shelves and we're going book shopping til we fill at least half of them.

Shadowstalker · Post by **Shadowstalker** » Thu Mar 29, 2007 3:46 pm

Better make those some big book shelves Bert, as I expect you have just opened a flood gate on an idea.
Heck as soon as Rose saw this she started looking up Quote "a few books that Hannah just has to read."

Bert_the_Turtle · Post by **Bert_the_Turtle** » Thu Mar 29, 2007 4:05 pm

They will be, haha. Poor Hannah is gonna have a library dropped on her :lol:

Hannah · Post by **Hannah** » Fri Mar 30, 2007 10:50 am

Hi Everybody,

Books of my own? To read whenever I want? Wow! You folks sure know how ta treat me so nice.

Hannah.

PS: Another thing I'll pay ya'll back for, someday.

Ron Caliburn · Post by **Ron Caliburn** » Fri Mar 30, 2007 11:24 am

So when I'm talking to the archietect, how big a collection should I have set space aside for?

Bert_the_Turtle · Post by **Bert_the_Turtle** » Fri Mar 30, 2007 1:25 pm

Uhhh, something tells me an entire library room. I have a feeling Hannah is gonna totally devour all the books we give her and then launch a daring night time commando raid on the Library of Congress for more :wink:

Deathblaster · Post by **Deathblaster** » Fri Mar 30, 2007 5:25 pm

So get the kid a libray card!

HELLO! No buildng necesary!

Hannah · Post by **Hannah** » Sat Mar 31, 2007 5:46 pm

Hi evrybody,

As fun as it would be to sneak into the Librry of Congress . . . a library card is much cheaper, easier and legaller.

Hannah

PS: Why do you keep tryin' ta turn me inta a commando?

Bert_the_Turtle · Post by **Bert_the_Turtle** » Sat Mar 31, 2007 7:17 pm

Well, I was kidding that time, using humor to illustrate my point (you can tell because I used the " :wink:

" smilie).

I could easily rephrase it as, "Something tells me she'll read any books we give her and then be so enamored as to be tempted to steal the entire Library of Congress."

Willie Long · Post by **Willie Long** » Fri Jun 22, 2007 6:32 pm

You rescued Rhonda! That's wonderful. Wish I'd been in on it.

Bert_the_Turtle · Post by **Bert_the_Turtle** » Fri Jun 22, 2007 6:45 pm

Alright! Willie is back! Woot!

Kolya · Post by **Kolya** » Fri Jun 22, 2007 6:58 pm

Looks like some of the older faces are being seen again.

That is great news.

Welcome back Long, Willie.

KonThaak · Post by **KonThaak** » Fri Jun 22, 2007 8:22 pm

I told you guys he would be back around end of June, beginning of July!

Does anyone believe the druid? Nooo, let's all worry about Willie!

Heh, good to have you back, man. ^_^

Shadowstalker · Post by **Shadowstalker** » Fri Jun 22, 2007 8:32 pm

Sheesh KT you were believed, that is why nobody made a major case about it. If however the start of July had come, and gone then we would have started worried. But as Willie is back as advertised, No worries.

Kolya · Post by **Kolya** » Fri Jun 22, 2007 8:33 pm

Tree huggin hippy of course no one believes you. :lol:

Sorry I have been drinking this morning.

KonThaak · Post by **KonThaak** » Fri Jun 22, 2007 11:55 pm

Heh, I know, guys... Just givin' y'all shit. XD

GhostSpider · Post by **GhostSpider** » Sat Jun 23, 2007 12:46 am

Welcome back Willie!!

Yet another ape returns to the fold. How discouraging.