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Skills that should be possessed by Gentlemen and Gentlelady Adventurers, lest they find themselves unprepared for Adventure in its myriad forms.

posted by Lee on Feb 25

lgalogocroquet

We at the LGA Manor are pleased to invite you (yes you!) to celebrate our good humor and generous hospitality for the First Annual Invitational International Croquet Tournament and Symposium!  This exclusive event will be held in beautiful Balboa Park in San Diego, California on Saturday, April 3rd 2010, at 11:00am.

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posted by Jesse on Aug 10

Wherein the gents crack open the book, “How to be a Gentleman,” by John Bridges, and discuss its contents.

On the Agenda:

  1. Open Discussion
  2. Advice from a Gentleman, by Mr. Lee
  3. A bit of Gentlemanly history from Mr. Andy
 
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posted by Andy on Aug 7

fisticuffs

Today’s gentleman’s tip is: always pull toward the thumb.  This tip will surely prove valuable in a scuffle.  But before explaining the meaning of this rather cryptic tip, I’d like to provide you with the best advice you could ever receive on the subject of fights: avoid them entirely.   The results of fighting include, but are not limited to: bruising, bleeding, broken bones, crooked noses, cauliflower ear, chipped teeth, missing teeth, missing limbs, split fingernails, lost hair, headaches, dizziness, nausea, and death.  Bear in mind that many of the items on this list greatly reduce the gentleman’s potential for adventure.   Following a bout of such violence, the great Harry Flashman once looked down in horror and “saw the most unpleasant sight I know, which is my own blood.”   We strongly recommend avoiding situations that would cause you to see that most unpleasant of sights.

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posted by Jesse on Jul 22

Fresh from watching the 100th Ultimate Fighting Championship, the Gents discuss their love of watching the gentlemanly art of combat, and their detestation of participating in it.

On the Agenda:

  1. Opening Toast, by Mr. Gregory Bass
  2. Open Discussion on the Subject of “Fighting”
  3. Advice from a Gentleman, by Mr. Andy Trimlett
  4. Closing Toast, presented by Mr. Andy Trimlett
 
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posted by Jesse on Jun 1

Just wanted to make a quick official mention of the Project 2000 Shooting Range, which was the the site of our Guns & Ammo Adventure.  It was an excellent establishment, and is highly recommended by our League.  The atmosphere was safe, and the staff was incredibly helpful to a bunch of obvious amateurs such as ourselves.  We particularly recommend trying the Smith & Wesson Model 500.

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