The Write Game’s Theme
AtoZ Blog Challenge
2014
Stuff I Learned or Laughed at from Bloggers in the 2013 A to Z Challenge .
All you gots to do is identify the Mystery Blogger each day. I’ll give you hints when I can. I’ll post the answers and the winner each Monday.
One visitor each week) can win:
Week 3) an ebook of Sliding On The Edge
Week 4) an ebook of The Princess of Las Pulgas
Week 5) Signed copy of The Princess of Las Pulgas
(If you already have one of the prizes, I’ll figure something else out!)
BY
1) identifying the most bloggers correctly=2 points.
2) leaving witty comments=1 point or more depending on glibness
3) adding to the information and making it more valuable=2 points
TIES WILL BE BROKEN BY MY CAT. SHE’S FAIR AND IMPARTIAL.UNLESS CATNIP IS INVOLVED, THEN SHE GOES WITH THE BEST SUPPLIER.
ALISHA |
Mystery Blogger M’s 2013 theme: “My A to Z theme is fencing and swordplay, focusing mainly on fencing terminology, but with a few favorite movie fencing moments thrown into the mix too.”
M is for Moulinet: a whirling cut, executed from the wrist or elbow.
“Ok, when I re-read this term (remember it’s been a number of years since I fenced), I got really excited. I thought, hey, that’s the move that I injured myself with! I know, it’s a strange thing to get excited about, but I decided to research the term more fully because of that “personal” connection.
After doing a great deal of searching, and reading, I decided that actually the move that I injured myself with couldn’t be a moulinet. Moulinets start with a whirling cut that exposes the arm and elbow to the opponent. Most modern saber fencers would take a quick cut at the exposed arm and elbow and get a point before the fancy whirling move finished. However, small moulinet type moves are still used, executed from the wrist and fingers.
Basically all that big circling stuff we see in movies is the stuff that makes most fencers say, “I could have hit them five times by the time they got their blade around!”
I couldn’t find a good saber fencing video of a moulinet, so I searched around and found this one from a two handed long-sword coach. This video is long, but it shows both the move, and the determination of dedicated practice. And remember, he’s going practice speed, so he’s probably not going full out.”
I’d never heard of this term before. Have you?
Here’s the video if you have time.
Who was it? HINT: Sorry out of hints today.
SIGN UP or VISIT the others who are on this AtoZ Challenge and check out the HOSTS:
Arlee Bird @ Tossing it Out
Tina @ Life is Good
Damyanti @ Amlokiblogs
Jeremy @ Being Retro
Nicole Ayers – The Madlab Post
AJ @ Naturally Sweet
Kristen Dyrr says
My cats often use the moulinet move against each other… and my dog.
Random Musings from the KristenHead — M is for Max (the Puppy) and Mom
Arlee Bird says
Did I do the Challenge last year? I vaguely remember this theme but I couldn't have told you who did it. Then we have Alex to tell us.
Lee
Wrote By Rote
An A to Z Co-host blog
C. Lee McKenzie says
I think you did. The only person I'm sure of is me. I did it. I remember the mid-point, slumped over my keyboard.
writerlysam.com says
That particular theme would deter anyone from breaking into Tyrean's Writing Spot:)
WriterlySam
Echoes of Olympus
A to Z #TeamDamyanti
C. Lee McKenzie says
You are so right about that!
Medeia Sharif says
I don't know about the blogger, but swords are fascinating.
C. Lee McKenzie says
Swords always get my attention!
Choki Gyeltshen says
Nice to know about fencing and yeah followed you.
C. Lee McKenzie says
Noticed, Choki! Thanks. I love your blog. The images are beautiful.
Sunday Visitor says
Interesting theme for the challenge.
C. Lee McKenzie says
Thanks, Sunday! Appreciate your visit.
Leslie S. Rose says
I took fencing in college. Loved it. Always wanted to be a Musketeer.
C. Lee McKenzie says
I think you are a Musketeer! No. I know you are.
Manzanita says
It always looks like it might be fun but I've never in my life tried it nor do I know anything about it.
Lexa Cain says
Growing up, I knew an actual Junior National Fencing champion. And what does he do today? He's a "life coach." Oh how the mighty have fallen. And if you're out of hints, I'm out of guesses…
C. Lee McKenzie says
Oh, Lexa. You tickle that bone in my that's funny.
Beverly Stowe McClure says
Interesting. I know nothing about fencing. Enjoyed learning about it though. 🙂
DMS says
I have never heard of this term, so I am thinking I missed this A-Z post last year. I am stumped. 🙂
~Jess
Julie Jordan Scott says
Moulinet is a brand new word to me. I like it though, although in my mind I am certain I am mispronouncing it. Hmmmm.
I have never had any desire to learn fencing, though I always thought it quite a romantic sport. 🙂
Thank you for stretching my mind in places it never thought to go before!
Julie Jordan Scott
The Bold Writer from A to Z
Tammy Theriault says
I'm stumped and I'm reading others comments. LOL I won't cheat! I didn't know…
Rhonda Parrish says
What a cool theme you have for your A to Z Challenge! Also, I am so impressed how many people knew the answer about whose blog it was. Either they have amazing memories or great googlefu 🙂
M. J. Joachim says
I remember visiting those posts, and boy did Tyrean teach me a lot about fencing. This year, I'm learning about Martial Arts. Figured turn around is fair play. Your turn to guess, Lee 🙂
Teresa
C. Lee McKenzie says
OK, then! Let the guessing begin!
Bish Denham says
What an interesting subject for the challenge, but I have no idea who it is! 🙁
C. Lee McKenzie says
I thought it was an interesting subject, too. I learned a lot about it.
Susan Gourley/Kelley says
I always wanted to take a fencing class. Interesting choice for a theme.
C. Lee McKenzie says
I've forgotten the X post or the Z. I should go back and see what she did for those.
debi o'neille says
Fencing looks like something fun to watch, but not to do. Too dangerous for this wimp. 🙂
Deb@ http://debioneille.blogspot.com
C. Lee McKenzie says
This one, too. Although, I did give a go once.
klahanie says
Righty ho, superstar celebrity author, Lee,
Much to my sooprise, sooprise!…. the ninja dude arrived and left the answer that may be the answer to the question that you ask.
Perhaps I should just stare at the screen until your "N" pops up. Still probably wont be able to comment before the ninja Admiral or whatever you call him.
Speaking of fencing, before I make "Épée" of myself, I shall get the heck outta' here…..
Your always starstruckest fan,
Gary
C. Lee McKenzie says
Your swash and buckle is always appreciated here, so stay and stare. Please. I think I should offer a prize to anyone who beats Alex to my blog.
klahanie says
*taps fingers*…..desperately waiting for "N"……………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
Diane Jortner says
I love watching fencing in movies. It looks almost like dance. I will stick with the crowd
C. Lee McKenzie says
It is so graceful when it's done well.
Cathrina Constantine says
I'll go along with everyone else's guess. My daughter wants to take fencing lessons. Looks fun…
C. Lee McKenzie says
That would be fun watching your daughter learn this sport.
Sherry Ellis says
Tyrean Martinson. I had a friend in college who enjoyed fencing. Tyrean reminds me of her.
C. Lee McKenzie says
It's a challenging sport.
Crystal Collier says
I should know it, but I don't, and I'm not going to cheat and read everyone else's guesses, but I'm totally into the whole swords play and terms.
True Heroes from A to Z
C. Lee McKenzie says
Another honest person. I swear it has to be the cheese.
S.K. Anthony says
Ooooh I remember this one! I remember this one!!! Tyrean 😀
C. Lee McKenzie says
You have a great memory, too!
Hilary Melton-Butcher says
Hi Lee – I obviously need to go back to Tyrean's 2013 posts and learn all about Fencing and Swordplay .. if you'd asked me re Moulinet – I'd have said cookery term .. how wrong can I be! Cheers Hilary
C. Lee McKenzie says
Only wrong in this context!
River Fairchild says
I think my wrists would give out fast! They hurt just watching the video but I love swords, especially the big Claymores…and the Scottish hunks who wield them. 😉
C. Lee McKenzie says
Yes to those Scottish hunks. Let them wield the swords while we watch, heh?
Yvonne Ventresca says
A-to-Zers have picked some interesting topics.
Yvonne
C. Lee McKenzie says
That's what makes this so much fun!
Michelle Wallace says
This is Tyrean Martinson!
C. Lee McKenzie says
You are amazing. Have you guessed every one of these bloggers?
Mere Joyce says
Fencing is such a cool sport. I'd love to learn more about it some day.
C. Lee McKenzie says
I guess everyone knew about this when swords were the weapons of choice. Those and clubs. 🙁
Tara Tyler R says
i remember reading the posts, but couldn't think of Tyrean until i saw the comments above – i always forget how athletic and extreme she is! she does it all! amazing! love your highlights!
C. Lee McKenzie says
Fencing is hard work!
Angela Brown says
Okay, so yes, I remember this being Tyrean Martinson because I know so little about fencing that I was astounded that the A to Z challenge could be completed just on this form of swordplay.
Yes, I know, I totally admit my ignorance and the shame that goes along with it ::-)
C. Lee McKenzie says
You're not alone. I was wondering what the X and Z were going to be. Very interesting.
Julie Flanders says
Tyrean! I was so impressed by her theme. I would kill myself and probably someone else if I ever tried to do any of the techniques she wrote about LOL.
C. Lee McKenzie says
Had to learn something about sword play once. It wasn't easy.
TBM says
I haven't heard the term at all. I learned something today
C. Lee McKenzie says
Love it when that happens.
J.L. Campbell says
Alex is so right. I was battering my brain trying to remember her last name. Her theme was rare enough for me to remember.
C. Lee McKenzie says
It was unusual. I loved reading the posts.
Alex J. Cavanaugh says
Tyrean Martinson!
C. Lee McKenzie says
Good morning. What a surprise to find you here first today.