just another skill
acquired during the pandemic
my son-in-law built an axe throwing target
as something to do for fun
showed me how to throw
i’m definitely not a natural
but kept trying
finally got it to stick
my aim is not great
which might make me
even more dangerous
but that’s for another day.
—
“an axe cuts through a forest not because of its size, but its endurance.”
– matshona dhliwayo
I find this very scary! What happened to dart throwing? Throwing axes…. whatever next! This sounds like a terrible film I would never watch because I’d be riddled with nightmares for years.
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i probably would never do this competitively, (chances are high), just to see if i could learn to do it, but it is a more of an unusual pastime these days. there are even axe throwing bars where people go to socialize and have a beer and throw. somehow it works, but seems like a bit of a scary combo.
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just another skill
acquired during the pandemic
my son-in-law built an axe throwing target
as something to do for fun
showed me how to throw
i’m definitely not a natural
but kept trying
finally got it to stick
my aim is not great
which might make me
even more dangerous
but that’s for another day.
—
“an axe cuts through a forest not because of its size, but its endurance.”
– matshona dhliwayo
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Lol 😀 Well done!
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)))
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THe best thing is you had a go and that says everything about you 🙂
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well, thanks, it became a personal challenge and i was determined to do it. you never know where this may come in handy.
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Oh wow…that’s something I’ve never tried, nor likely to ever try….. i’d end up chopping my toe off… ouchie Beth !!
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it actually was quite fun, but don’t think i’ll make a living out of it. ))
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I’m right-handed, and I’ve had 3 right-side strokes….. the target board would definitely be the safest place…. !! 😄
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Yes )
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Extreme Sports. Never seen that at the Olympic Games!
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only a matter of time! )
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You just never know when a skill like that may come in handy. Kudos for embracing a new challenge and meeting it with success. Always knew you were a dangerous woman! 🪓
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That’s right, and always good to be prepared. Thanks and maybe )
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I believe you’ve got a handle on this Beth:)
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Bury the hatchet and get on with things..
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You’re pretty sharp:)
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edgy
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Well, something to do…🤪
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Yes- knitting, reading, axe throwing…
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One heck of a title for a book…
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Beth, ‘believe it or not’, I was grocery shopping today (Wegmans) and i couldn’t believe my eyes. There was a kids game for sale, I forget the name, but it was throwing at a bulls eye with a nerf axe 🪓. I wanted to take a picture but I already look weird enough wearing a mask.
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Omg! That is the best!
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I should get a picture. But now I’m getting ready to watch the Intl Space Sta fly over in 15 minutes (9:15). Saw it Friday night on a cloudless night. Tonight is a buyback lousy so it might be iffy. I hope they see me wave. Goodnight!
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Cool – good luck!
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Despite a barrage of mosquitoes, I watched it speed across the sky for a few minutes. Isn’t science/technology wonderful?
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Amazing!
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Good for you! People make it look so easy, but it really is a skill.
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That sure beats throwing darts for exercise, Beth. Hey, I want you on my side!
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it is a workout, and you might not want to stand too close )
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We oldsters remember one of the most famous ax-throwing incidents in history — on the Johnny Carson show. Johnny’s response is as funny as Ames’s poor aim!
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Beth, you’re endlessly amazing! And who knows when that skill might come in handy. So, was axe throwing on your bucket list? 🙂 ~Terri
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well, it became a personal challenge, and once I tried, I was determined to get one to stick. not on my list, just happened upon it in their backyard one day, but glad it did it. )
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🙂 I wrote a post on this a littld time back, Beth, about my daughter’s inauguration in the noble art of axe throwing; I think the post was [unimaginatively] called ‘Axe Throwing’
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a step up from mine titled, ‘axe.’ well, we can’t be writing titles and axe-ing at the same time, we have to focus our energy on one thing at a time. )
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It seems a tad dangerous!
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What could possibly go wrong?
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If it were me, lots!
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Another skill that will come in handy when the Amazon’s return. I love it. It never hurts to know how to throw an axe.
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All of that is so true
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This is dangerous… where can I get one? And by one I mean the target, the axe, and the son-in-law trainer?! Lol
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I love your question)
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I did knife throwing last year. So much fun….
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Wow, next up!
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I really started to like archery. Hoping the place in the city is able to remain open…
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❤️
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HOW FUN! My daughter wants us to go to an ax throwing place, bar, arena?
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Yes, they’re popular now. Should be an adventure)
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Yes!!
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Axe-cellent! ( ◜◒◝ )♡
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Chop chop!
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♡^▽^♡
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A good way to ensure people keep a safe distance away! 😏
There was a wonderful segment in an episode of The Good Fight where Christine Baranski’s character goes to an axe-throwing place because she’s fed up with everything.
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Perfect
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Now, if your Grandies ever call you an old battleaxe, you can just smile and nod. Really a cool pastime methinks.
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I’ll take it as a compliment!
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Yes, please do. 🙂
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I love that you threw an axe and persisted until you hit the target. Well done.
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❤️
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Ps I can’t say I actually hit the target , but I did get it to solidly stick on the board, and only a matter of time…)
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You are miles ahead of me. Just getting it to stick is a giant leap forward. )))
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Good for you, must see a video of this!
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I’m sure it wouldn’t be a good look and luckily does not exist)
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At least you met the wall… lol!!
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That’s true
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😄👍
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how cool is that!
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I thought it was great to learn this
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Do you remember the infamous “Ed Ames Throwing A Tomahawk” incident on The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0L5QC9ZJkM8
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Hilarious!
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Time to invite the neighbors over for a little ax throwing.
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absolutely!
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This probably makes me happier than it should! 😂
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I’ve got your back!
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Way to go, Beth!
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Thanks Jennie, let me know if you ever need backup!
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now it’s time to learn to juggle three axes…
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That’s the AP class
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so next week?
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You should add this to your syllabus
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for a few years I did teach my students how to juggle on the first day of class. I stopped when I heard one of the students on her cell phone after class telling her parents what she had learned her first day. I thought parents probably don’t want to hear that they are paying $60,000 a year for their kids to learn how to juggle! 🙂
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An excellent point, but I’m guessing they enjoyed it. Try axe throwing this time and see how the calls go )
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I’ll have to find liability waiver forms first… 🙂
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This is great, Beth. Also good for social distancing. 😉 Love the photo, too!
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It works!
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😊
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Gotta love those newly acquired pandemic skills! It’s good to learn something new, although the “my aim is not great which might make me even more dangerous” comment is a tad worrisome. Especially if one were to get on your wrong side! And good luck with your future aim … practice does make perfect.
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Right!
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Nice job Beth!! Awesome!
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🪓!
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😁!
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Good for you!
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Thanks!
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I’m impressed with your creative challenge.
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Thanks, Ali
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What fun! I’ve done this. It’s challenging to make it stick, for sure.
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It takes a certain way of throwing – axe finesse. Who knew ?)
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We were instructed to move forward or backward based on what part of the axe was hitting the target, back of the blade or the handle. I don’t remember which you do for which. It was all about finding that perfect distance for your throw. The line on the floor, we were told, was only as a point of reference. No shame in moving closer to get the axe at the right spot in rotation to hit the target correctly. –She says, having done this once, as though she’s now an expert. 😉
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It was a trial and error process for me, with lots of bounces, before I finally got the feel of it )
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Yep, same.
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I’ll not walk near you!
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Stay safe and well… Have lots of fun too!
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thanks, bette –
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