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10/24/2018 06:52:46 AM · #51 |
| put me in the ring please, i'll try :) |
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10/24/2018 10:10:45 AM · #52 |
Originally posted by MAK:
put me in the ring please, i'll try :) |
Somebody put me out of my misery please and tell me why a boxing 'ring' is 'square' |
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10/24/2018 11:22:27 AM · #53 |
Originally posted by Ecce_Signum:
Originally posted by MAK:
put me in the ring please, i'll try :) |
Somebody put me out of my misery please and tell me why a boxing 'ring' is 'square' |
My guess: "formal" boxing derived from more ad hoc situations where the "spectators" formed the boundary of the conflict zone, "ringing in" the fighters. When the hardware was introduced the terminology was kept.
FWIW in Sumo the fighting area is round, in the current mixed-martial arts competition they use an octagon.
Also, as a practical matter, there is no way to stretch ropes into a perfect circle without an infinite number of anchor ropes/points ... |
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10/24/2018 11:25:40 AM · #54 |
Originally posted by MAK:
put me in the ring please, i'll try :) |
sure, Marac! |
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10/24/2018 12:04:17 PM · #55 |
Originally posted by GeneralE:
Originally posted by Ecce_Signum:
Originally posted by MAK:
put me in the ring please, i'll try :) |
Somebody put me out of my misery please and tell me why a boxing 'ring' is 'square' |
My guess: "formal" boxing derived from more ad hoc situations where the "spectators" formed the boundary of the conflict zone, "ringing in" the fighters. When the hardware was introduced the terminology was kept.
FWIW in Sumo the fighting area is round, in the current mixed-martial arts competition they use an octagon.
Also, as a practical matter, there is no way to stretch ropes into a perfect circle without an infinite number of anchor ropes/points ... |
Plus, here's the relevant definition for "ring": an enclosed space, typically surrounded by seating for spectators, in which a sport, performance, or show takes place. |
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10/25/2018 02:08:39 AM · #56 |
Originally posted by Ecce_Signum:
Originally posted by MAK:
put me in the ring please, i'll try :) |
Somebody put me out of my misery please and tell me why a boxing 'ring' is 'square' |
Oh No not you again :)
Bloody marvellous to see you around old boy, hope all is well.
Boxing ring? hmmmm yes. |
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10/25/2018 05:54:22 AM · #57 |
You know Marac, when I typed my comment I thought the 'boxing/boxer' element might come back to bite me ;)
Good to be back (I think) and it's about time I started clicking the shutters again :)
Paul, Robt, many thanks for the education.
Originally posted by MAK:
Originally posted by Ecce_Signum:
Originally posted by MAK:
put me in the ring please, i'll try :) |
Somebody put me out of my misery please and tell me why a boxing 'ring' is 'square' |
Oh No not you again :)
Bloody marvellous to see you around old boy, hope all is well.
Boxing ring? hmmmm yes. |
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10/26/2018 05:51:44 AM · #58 |
| bump, to see if there is any more interest in sign-ups before November 1st |
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10/26/2018 06:30:40 AM · #59 |
| Are you going to start a separate thread for posting or use this one? |
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10/26/2018 06:40:13 AM · #60 |
Originally posted by GeneralE:
Are you going to start a separate thread for posting or use this one? |
Originally posted by krnodil:
... On November 1, I will create a side challenge thread specifically for posting your creations, and will message everyone listed as a participant that we've started (and link to it in this thread, too). Latecomers are also welcome to join in at any point during November.
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10/26/2018 06:58:14 AM · #61 |
| yes - I mentioned in the original post - I will create a new posting thread on November 1st and email everyone on the participant list to alert them to the new thread :) |
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10/28/2018 06:45:25 PM · #62 |
| Sunday night bump...we start this week! :-D |
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10/29/2018 04:54:06 AM · #63 |
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10/29/2018 05:08:13 AM · #64 |
Originally posted by crik:
I̢۪ll give it a shot. |
welcome! |
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10/30/2018 03:49:52 AM · #65 |
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10/30/2018 03:54:12 AM · #66 |
Originally posted by ubique:
OK thank you. |
welcome, Paul! |
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10/30/2018 10:56:12 AM · #67 |
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10/30/2018 11:11:29 AM · #68 |
Originally posted by KarenB:
yes please! |
welcome! |
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10/31/2018 06:39:31 AM · #69 |
| will create the side challenge posting thread in just a little over 12 hours from now - anyone else interested in joining us for November? |
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10/31/2018 09:06:23 AM · #70 |
| you've rounded up a nice buncha squares! i will sign up me & posty, tho he don't know it just yet ;-) |
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10/31/2018 09:42:10 AM · #71 |
Originally posted by skewsme:
you've rounded up a nice buncha squares! i will sign up me & posty, tho he don't know it just yet ;-) |
yay! |
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10/31/2018 09:54:43 AM · #72 |
I just realised that my portfolio space is full. I'll have to see what old photos I can delete.
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10/31/2018 10:44:45 AM · #73 |
Ooh, good call Gina! I had enough space for about 2 images so had a cull.
Originally posted by GinaRothfels:
I just realised that my portfolio space is full. I'll have to see what old photos I can delete. |
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10/31/2018 12:04:15 PM · #74 |
Originally posted by insteps:
Dare to be square? Count me in. |
watch out for this guy. He is the master of the square |
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10/31/2018 12:33:20 PM · #75 |
| gonna be a great crop of squares; worthy of a dance. |
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