Tyler Wayne Perdue
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  • Walnut Grove, MO
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Mother making me go to baccalaureate?

Started this discussion. Last reply by Omar May 9, 2012. 62 Replies

Hey, me again, this time with another question. Recently, my mother asked me what I was going to wear to baccalaureate. I told her nothing, since as it wasn't a required event, and we weren't…Continue

Tipping issue

Started this discussion. Last reply by LShieldes Apr 19, 2012. 51 Replies

Hello, me again, this time hoping for some work-related advice. I work as a Skycap (kinda like a modern-day porter,) at the local airport. Basically, there are two things I am responsible for:…Continue

Where to learn fencing?

Started this discussion. Last reply by Karl Helweg May 24, 2012. 14 Replies

Hey, I was wondering, since many on here seem to be fencing enthusiasts, if there was anywhere near Springfield, MO to take up fencing? I remember seeing a demonstration when I was a kid and being…Continue

How Best to Prepare for College?

Started this discussion. Last reply by Tyler Wayne Perdue Apr 10, 2012. 49 Replies

Hi, this is Tyler, a new member, currently a High School Senior. I've noticed that most of you all have either finished the college process, or are in the midst of doing so. So my question is this:…Continue

 

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Karl Helweg replied to Tyler Wayne Perdue's discussion Where to learn fencing?
"Fencing both I have to disagree.  Sabre is HEAVILY rule laden and restricted.  An example is the "hobble rule" where your feet may not cross while moving forward (to make it easier  to watch).  Some judges are calling…"
May 24, 2012
Karl Helweg replied to Tyler Wayne Perdue's discussion Where to learn fencing?
"The USFA has a club search function: http://usfencing.org/clubs/find-a-club Unfortunately this only seems to list USFA dues paying fencing clubs.  Try contacting the other Missouri clubs and ask who all they might know of near you too. "
May 23, 2012
Carl Monster replied to Tyler Wayne Perdue's discussion Where to learn fencing?
"I was going to ask split rail or picket, but you beat me to it!"
May 23, 2012
Rick Shelton replied to Tyler Wayne Perdue's discussion Where to learn fencing?
"Any Home Depot... ba-dum-dah.  I gotta million of 'em."
May 23, 2012
Nick H replied to Tyler Wayne Perdue's discussion Where to learn fencing?
"Only place I ever seen fencing was at every university I have attended. Contact your nearest university sports centre."
May 16, 2012
Michael D. Denny replied to Tyler Wayne Perdue's discussion Where to learn fencing?
"Go to SCA.org, click the link to find your local group, select your state from the drop down menu, find the appropriate Seneschal for your town/county, and contact them. They'll hook you right up. "
May 16, 2012
Nathan Burns replied to Tyler Wayne Perdue's discussion Where to learn fencing?
"I find that in order to successfully fence, you need two things above all others: the first is a secure line on merchandise that may or may not have fallen off of the truck, the seconds is a discreet base of clientele who are willing to trade…"
May 16, 2012
Omar replied to Tyler Wayne Perdue's discussion Mother making me go to baccalaureate?
"It's not all about us, sometimes we should do things for others.. in this case your mom. It's hard for us to do this sometimes because a lot of us are part of the "me" generation ;)"
May 9, 2012
Tyler Wayne Perdue replied to Tyler Wayne Perdue's discussion Mother making me go to baccalaureate?
"To be honest, I couldn't tell you what happened during the ceremony, because I was too busy focusing on not passing out. It had to be at least 95 degrees in that gym. However, I did like it when one priest sang "Ave Maria." Guy had…"
May 7, 2012
Tyler Wayne Perdue replied to Tyler Wayne Perdue's discussion Mother making me go to baccalaureate?
"And as I said earlier, I've realized how much of a jerk I was and went to the ceremony..."
May 7, 2012
Morgan replied to Tyler Wayne Perdue's discussion Mother making me go to baccalaureate?
"I was in hearty agreement with your first statement.........theeeeeen, I read you second statement.  Anything it seems except the slightest tinge of anything that is labeled "Christian" for it's own sake.  At least you both…"
May 6, 2012
Paul replied to Tyler Wayne Perdue's discussion Mother making me go to baccalaureate?
"It's kind of annoying how easily offended so many atheists choose to be. You're being that guy right now. Don't be that guy. I've been doing church stuff to stay on my mother's good side since I figured out how important it…"
May 6, 2012
Tyler Wayne Perdue replied to Tyler Wayne Perdue's discussion Mother making me go to baccalaureate?
"Just an update for anyone still interested. Today was the ceremony. I rushed home after work and attended the ceremony. I'll admit, it wasn't as bad as I had thought it would be. However, whoever makes those graduation caps and gowns…"
May 6, 2012
Tyler Wayne Perdue replied to Tyler Wayne Perdue's discussion Mother making me go to baccalaureate?
"No offense, but to someone who is seriously considering joining the military after college out of a sense of civic duty...the idea of something like a "combat cherry" is horrifying. Also, my girlfriend is laughing in the background because…"
May 4, 2012
James Black replied to Tyler Wayne Perdue's discussion Mother making me go to baccalaureate?
"I don't mean it in a dogging sense.  Nor did I mean it in any way to degrade who you are.  In my opinion, you can't really be a man until you are 100% responsible for your actions.  And after 10 years in the military I can…"
May 4, 2012
Tyler Wayne Perdue replied to Tyler Wayne Perdue's discussion Mother making me go to baccalaureate?
"Haha..."He isn't really a man." You sound a bit like my girlfriend."
May 3, 2012

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Interests
Video-Games, Reading books that teach me something (not always nonfiction, mind you,) playing the piano (and lately the violin, albeit poorly,) and slowly adding to my growing money pile for college.
Books
The Citadel, The Dictator's Handbook, Johannes Cabal: The Necromancer, 1984, Brave New World, The Grapes of Wrath, Beyond Good and Evil, Heart of Darkness, and The Picture of Dorian Grey.
Movies
The Grey, Sherlock Holmes (1&2), The Godfather, To Kill a Mockingbird, and Spartacus.
Music
Lately, I've found that I can find something I like in nearly any genre, but I tend to listen to mostly country in the car, and classical for relaxation and "study noise" purposes.
Quote
"I am only an average man but, by George, I work harder at it than the average man." Theodore Roosevelt
or
"Do you really think it is weakness that yields to temptation? I tell you that there are terrible temptations which it requires strength, strength and courage to yield to." Oscar Wilde

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