Taizeniki 0 Posted July 17, 2004 Greetings from the wide open spaces of Texas. (Shaking head...) I have been an avid but shy fan (a little afraid of posting unlearned things to mailing lists and forums) of sumo for about 8 years. My interest began when I visited Japan in 1996 as a touring manager for Houston Grand Opera and the show "Porgy and Bess" which made stops in Tokyo, Osaka and Nagoya. Anyway, my time there came just after Hatsu and highlights were being shown on TV. It was love at first uwatenage--my favorite kimarite! My life is now occupied with realites as a wife, mom and Methodist pastor. (Yes, I left the opera to become a preacher-woman, which is another story; (see: Where I Work for details of my current life) Fear not, I am not a bible-thumping fundamntalist censor come to "save" the forum from hell, just a simple sumo-loving vicar. My son (who is 6) also loves sumo and was quite sad when Musashimaru retired and watches (and vicariously re-inacts) Dale's replays with me during honbasho. My favorite rikishi are Takanowaka (for the very feminine and illogical reasons that he plays the piano and has a nice face) :-) , Kotoosho, Ama, Tochiazuma, Kokkai and Asashoryu. Blessings to all... ciao. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Onnagumo 4 Posted July 17, 2004 It was love at first uwatenage--my favorite kimarite! Mine too! (Shaking head...) Welcome, Taizeniki-zeki! Good to have another woman aboard (Sign of approval) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kashunowaka 300 Posted July 17, 2004 My favorite rikishi are Takanowaka (for the very feminine and illogical reasons that he plays the piano and has a nice face) Hey, that's as good reason as any. (Shaking head...) Welcome to the forum! Nice to see another opera-loving sumo fan. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Taizeniki 0 Posted July 17, 2004 waiting for an opera about sumo.... there is plenty of drama and tragedy in sumo to make a good one, I think.... only there are no heroines with tuburculosis... Mrs. Uchidate, perhaps :-P . Thanks for the welcome. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Manekineko 200 Posted July 17, 2004 I second Onnagumo's sentiments - nice to have another lady on board! Enjoy this Forum, and don't be afraid to post! :-P Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zenjimoto 40 Posted July 18, 2004 Welcome indeed! (Blushing...) Enjoy the forum! Nice shikona, too (Blushing...) Cheers from Australia Zenjimoto Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Taizeniki 0 Posted July 18, 2004 Cheers from AustraliaZenjimoto ta and good on ya, zenjimoto... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fujisan 533 Posted July 18, 2004 Fear not, I am not a bible-thumping fundamntalist. No thats my job- Welcome to the forum Taizeniki from a fellow Christian and Sumo fan. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mark Buckton 1 Posted July 18, 2004 Cheers from AustraliaZenjimoto ta and good on ya, zenjimoto... Welcome Taizeniki. Q if I may - why did you choose the word 'ta' ????? Nothing of import but never really heard it from an American before and was interested this time. (linked to Zenji being in OZ just now?) PS - Fuji - more than a few sumo fans and Christians here I feel. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fujisan 533 Posted July 18, 2004 Fuji - more than a few sumo fans and Christians here I feel. Yes but I bet I'm the only fundamentalist- Or at least the only one who will admit it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Taizeniki 0 Posted July 18, 2004 why did you choose the word 'ta' ????? Nothing of import but never really heard it from an American before and was interested this time.(linked to Zenji being in OZ just now?) Ada: I have a very good friend who is a Kiwi and I picked it up from her.... thought Zenji might appreciate it... fair dinkum (Annoyed...) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mark Buckton 1 Posted July 18, 2004 Fuji - more than a few sumo fans and Christians here I feel. Yes but I bet I'm the only fundamentalist- Or at least the only one who will admit it. But fundamentalism - even in its most watered down of interpretations only ensures discrimination does it not? Of other faiths I mean not race, sex, age etc. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mark Buckton 1 Posted July 18, 2004 why did you choose the word 'ta' ????? Nothing of import but never really heard it from an American before and was interested this time.(linked to Zenji being in OZ just now?) Ada: I have a very good friend who is a Kiwi and I picked it up from her.... thought Zenji might appreciate it... fair dinkum (Applauding...) Thanks for that, Zenji is an Austrian though I think - American? I may be wrong but am sure he's on a jolly in OZ - lucky man. (Annoyed...) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hoshidango 0 Posted July 19, 2004 Welcome Taizeniki. I am waiting for new pro-sumo entrants from the US.... anyone joining? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amanogawa 79 Posted July 19, 2004 Welcome! enjoy yourself (Applauding...) Maybe we can make a little SF girls club -no age limitation, of course (Annoyed...) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Taizeniki 0 Posted July 19, 2004 I am waiting for new pro-sumo entrants from the US.... anyone joining? Hoshidango: I'm waiting too. No one is joining that I am aware of... not that I have my finger on the pulse of sumo in the US. (Annoyed...) The last one, I believe, was Jason Walker from here in dear old Texas. I kept in touch with Kagamifuji for a little while via email, but he has vanished from view. (Applauding...) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zenjimoto 40 Posted July 19, 2004 I have a very good friend who is a Kiwi and I picked it up from her.... thought Zenji might appreciate it...Thanks for that, Zenji is an Austrian though I think - American? I may be wrong but am sure he's on a jolly in OZ - lucky man. (Applauding...) Yea, Austrian living in America, and in OZ for 6 weeks (Laughing...) But indeed, I've started talking like that already (Annoyed...) Catch up! Zenjimoto Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Taizeniki 0 Posted July 19, 2004 Maybe we can make a little SF girls club -no age limitation, of course (Annoyed...) women of the SF, let us take our place on the dohyo! I think an estrogen inhanced sub section of the SF is a lovely idea. Perhaps we could name it the Ota SF... in honor of one who dares not besmirch the beloved clay hill. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mark Buckton 1 Posted July 19, 2004 Welcome Taizeniki. I am waiting for new pro-sumo entrants from the US.... anyone joining? The US /Californian sumo assoc mailed me in about November / December regarding asking Azumazeki to consider 2 potential candidates they had. I mentioned the (then) newbie Kosei (Chinese) in Azumazeki and also the 1 foreigner rule - never heard from them again so guess they didn't like the news. Don't know if they looked elsewhere. (Laughing...) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Taizeniki 0 Posted July 19, 2004 Perhaps we could name it the Ota SF... make that Ota-beya... not wanting to usurp this beneficent SF :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sekihiryu 51 Posted July 19, 2004 (edited) (Blushing...) hello "sumo loving vicar" just as long as you are not the vicar of Dibley then we are safe! Welcome aboard! Ta = Thanks = great word and the first word to teach children! my son, who had his first birthday yesterday can say 'ta'. (doesnt get a snack from daddy unless he does :-P ) Edited July 19, 2004 by sekihiryu Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Taizeniki 0 Posted July 19, 2004 just as long as you are not the vicar of Dibley then we are safe! Indeed: no feather-ruffling high jinks from THIS vicar... :-P "ta" for the welcome! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sasanishiki 57 Posted July 21, 2004 Ta = Thanks = great word and the first word to teach children! my son, who had his first birthday yesterday can say 'ta'. (doesnt get a snack from daddy unless he does (Applauding...) ) Welcome Taizeniki. Good to have another Kiwi-connected member. I think there are only a couple of us who have actually voiced a connection (or nationality). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Taizeniki 0 Posted July 21, 2004 from the opera loving sumo-an... I haven't seen this yet, but plan on taking a gander ASAP. :-) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bennyloh 0 Posted July 23, 2004 (Clapping wildly...) Welcome Taizeniki - from a fellow christian and a sumo fan Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
