I feel I know many of you frequent forum contributors even though I've never actually laid eyes upon you; along these lines, I'm wondering if maybe we could arrange a Long Course Nationals get-together, perhaps raise a cup of grog so that when we correspond via this forum in the future, we'll actually be able to put a face to the words we are reading (and which I personally have found so helpful about all things swimming).
I signed up for the meet via the online registration process, incredibly easy, by the way; unless something unforeseen occurs between now and August 15th, I plan to be in Cleveland along with some of my teammates from Sewickley, PA (we'll be swimming for Allegheny Mountain Associations Masters). Anyhow, if anyone out there is up for it, perhaps we could decide upon a rendezvous spot poolside, then go out for a beer when the day's events are over.
Hope to meet some of you guys.
Former Member
Originally posted by Ian Smith
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BTW, Vercingetorix was a Gaul who took a beating in what I believe is now Bourges in France (not Wales, for sure)
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Ian, I was living in France for 11 years, and I am familliar with the French word 'Les Galois' as designating the celtics during the Roman times, in now Europe (including now France) and UK.
When I saw Mark's quote, I looked in the French to English dictionary for translating 'Les Galois' from French into English; the dictionary says the translation is 'Wales', referring to the Wales in Roman times, not today's Wales in UK.
I even didn't know that the words 'Gaul', 'Gallic' exist in English, so I wrote 'Wales', like the dictionary says.
I know that Vercingetorix was in now France, known in Roman times as 'La Gaule' in French language, or 'Wales' in English language.
The French use the word 'Gaule' very often, in names for example: Charles de Gaule was a president in the 60s, Le Galois was a super-mathematician who demonstrated a marvel.
More history trivia:
1) why two consecutive months, July and August, have 31 days each?
answer: the ego of the Roman emperor Augustus, who didn't want to be outdone by predecessor Iulius Caesar.
2) what's the origin of the word 'Yankee' to describe Americans?
answer: New York was first New Amsterdam, with Dutch immigrants nicknamed 'Jan Kaas', translating to 'John Cheese'.
Originally posted by Ian Smith
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Not my favourite beer drinking topic......
With these trivias out of the way, Ian, we can proceed to the 'Great Lakes Brewing Company' pub with confidence that we will talk about something else.
try this for size, checking out my memory from circa 1940,
"Omnia Gallia in tres partes divisa est".
and I'll take this opportunity to introduce my new moniker, 200M359xx, the meaning of which I'll divulge when I can devote enough time to it.
Originally posted by strong440
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...200M359xx, the meaning of which I'll divulge when I can devote enough time to it.
Easy to guess:
200 meter in 3:59.xx.
Originally posted by Ian Smith
I just noticed that Mark got the quote correct but Ion's last post omits the 'omnis'.
Apologies Mark (I should read more carefully)
Ian,
Mark corrected the quote by editing what he already posted, after I quoted his post.
Hey Ian, Ion and Doug!
Yes, I did correct my post after Ion wrote. I should have added that, so my apologies go to Ion. And yes, it should have been "omnis" and not omnes. Nice going, Ian! But then, Doug certainly adds another version to it. Maybe it's better I can't make it to Cleveland ... I would feel tempted to bring along the writings of old Iulius!
Mark
You mean, Gaius Iulius Caesar writings on his campagins in Gaul and the Civil War with Pompey. In the Alexanderian War according to Plutrach I believe he stated that Caesar actually swam.
Hey Ion,
The idea of using the taxi was in fun, but if the drive were a few hours shorter, like 10 hours round trip to the Pittsburgh area, then I'd go for it. I would be looking at a 14-16 hour round trip excursion, to be sure. To make the 8:00 A.M. start of the events, I'd have to leave at midnight. And then there's the trip back home. Ouch! :eek:
Anyway, we will be thinking of everyone there during that time. Oh well!
Just sign me,
Marcus Saddus :(
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For those into ancient history . . .
"Gallia est omnes divisa in partes tres." Anyone remember where this comes from? I think I got the Latin correct. Perhaps it should be changed to "USMS Forumes est divisa partes millennia!" :D
Originally posted by cinc310
You mean, Gaius Iulius Caesar writings on his campagins in Gaul and the Civil War with Pompey. In the Alexanderian War according to Plutrach I believe he stated that Caesar actually swam.
Cynthia,
You are fantastic! Yes, I also seem to remember something about Caesar swimming, too. Maybe a future get-together could include translating ancient history from Latin. Wouldn't time travel be interesting, to say the least?
Mark
Oh what I have wrought with a harmless reference to the Barcids, and armored personnel carriers. That'll teach me to show-off knowing about more than just swimming. Someone tell that me we are not going to have a new discussion thread entirely in Latin, pulease!!
And if at Cleveland anyone would care to discuss the CONTENT, rather than the translation, of the Gallic Wars, just get a beer into me, and ask me about a tactical doughnut. (Federally required warning: scientific research has demonstrated that following the above described course of action will result into one's eyes rolling into the back of one's head, and loss of consciousness in 96.4% of the adult U.S. population.)
Gen Hippeis Mortatus
Above course of action????? The above thread caused my eyes to roll back into my head, as well as a loss of consciousness. You lost me somewhere around the July and August discussion.
:D This has been fun to read, if not understood! Almost wishing I were joining the beer fest................
