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Baja Bernie
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Oso
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bancoduo
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| Quote: | Originally posted by fdt
Yep Alejandro Amaya is Jorge Hank's son |
why did he change his name? Did he attend the famous "Arellano
Felix bullfight school" East of Tecate?
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Iflyfish
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My first bull fight was in Tijuana, El Cordobes no less! I had no idea who he was or for that matter much at all about bull fights. That day is etched
in my memory like few others. I saw a Barishnakov, a ballet, a drama of high order. The man was magnificent. Walked on his knees, with his back to the
bull, cape dragging on the ground. The crowd went NUTS!!!
I have been to many fights since that great day. None have matched the shear beauty of that day.
I would love to see El Juli. Any idea when we may be able to see him work?
Iflyfish
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Iflyfish
I would love to see El Juli. Any idea when we may be able to see him work?
Iflyfish |
Maybe soon. He's in Mexico. Leon tomorrow and D.F. on the 17th. I don't see a billing for TJ or Mexicali yet, but if you check the website I
mentioned from time to time, it may come up.
BTW, Mauricio is on the bill with him in Leon. El Juli was witness for Amaya when he turned pro. Amaya just cut 3 ears on Friday. Calafia on the
12th should be pretty good, although I might wait for Julian.
[Edited on 2-4-2007 by Oso]
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Worked at an auction/stockyard.  Got pretty wild at times. Loading cattle into double-decker 18-wheelers, had to be on your toes. Some
folks weren't, they got nailed. Saw one guy hit by a Santa Gertruda bull, hit him
in the back, tossed him about 10' high. Plenty of close calls. Have a lot of
respect for bullfighters.
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FARASHA
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Cypress
Worked at an auction/stockyard. Got pretty wild at times. Loading cattle into double-decker 18-wheelers, had to be on your toes. Some
folks weren't, they got nailed. Saw one guy hit by a Santa Gertruda bull, hit him
in the back, tossed him about 10' high. Plenty of close calls. Have a lot of
respect for bullfighters. |
Don't want to highjack the thread !
BUT this just reminds me!!
Ever been at Macy's on SALE openings? Comes close to it! Especially with those
Santa Gertruda type customers -
As to Bullfights - yes it is somehow like ballett, the choreography, the bodywork,......
In Spain I heard they do not hurt the bull anymore - no killing. Anyone infos on that? >f<
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bancoduo
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Not yet! they are going to wait until after the 2008 elections. Sound familiar? Spain like lots of other countries must be run by a bunch of Ivy
league educated technocrats
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Sure you're not thinking of Portugal?
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FARASHA
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OSO - could be, am not certain. No bullfights in Europe except Spain/ Portugal. Not of high interest within EU, thats why there wasn't much coverage
on that.
I think Hemingway was the last person who brought it to the peoples attention ( through his book), it has fallen back into dusk since. >f<
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Oso
Sure you're not thinking of Portugal? |
It's Spain. Kinda hard to believe.
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Oso
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"Narbona said she wanted to follow the example of neighbouring
Portugal, where the bull is not killed in front of spectators, but
taken to a slaughterhouse after the bullfight."
Well, apparently there is such a proposal, and the region of Catalonia appears poised to ban the corrida altogether.
The destiny of 99% of the bulls will not change. They will still become hamburger, just not in front of the public. This will render the indulto
meaningless and selection of the 1% saved for breeding will be up to the rancher.
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FARASHA
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| Quote: | Originally posted by bancoduo
| Quote: | Originally posted by Oso
Sure you're not thinking of Portugal? |
It's Spain. Kinda hard to believe. |
banco, Oso:
 Were did you find the info ? Would like to get an update now also. >f<
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Dogpile, Google or Google.mx
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Greetings All,
Last century, circa 1958-9, some big name toreador and one very macho toro gigantesco squared off in the old fighting arena in Distrito Federal. The
will to survive, this challenge to live, was the total focus of all in attendance on that very hot afternoon in a huge overpacked stadium. This
life/death match is a really really big happening in old Mexico. The cape work and artistic passes all performed with classic perfection went on and
on for a long time. Very classic ballet craft like in execution. All this action had the fans on their feet and highly agitated. This mass of
humanity very quickly was of one mind and with a deafening roar shouting out a single word in unison --------- INDULTO >>> INDULTO
>>> INDULTO >>> INDULTO >>> INDULTO SI >>> INDULTO SI >>> All action in the center of the fighting ring
stopped with the TORO and the MATADOR looking around at the screaming crowd as if seeking approval for their bravado!!! INDULTO>> INDULTO
>>> INDULTO >>> INDULTO >>> INDULTO SI >>> INDULTO SI SI SI SI SI >>> INDULTO >>> INDULTO SI
>>>INDULTO SI >>> INDULTO SI>>INDULTO >>> INDULTO >>>The roar of the crowd was ear shattering with emotion
absolutly overflowing. That horde of hysterical bulfighting affectionados would except nothing less than a full and unconditioned pardon and
immediate release of that valiant animal magnifico. Never again have I seen such one minded emotion over a sports event. Could it be bullfighting is
much more than just a sports event??? Never went to another bullfight even though that bullring was only 3/4 miles from my house and in clear view
from my bedroom window. I witnessed the best and did not want to be disappointed by one more sloppy pee poor kill!!!!!
Best Regards, sq
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The squarecircle
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Have you ever been to a Bullfight
| Quote: | Originally posted by The squarecircle
Greetings All,
Last century, circa 1958-9, some big name toreador and one very macho toro gigantesco squared off in the old fighting arena in Distrito Federal. The
will to survive, this challenge to live, was the total focus of all in attendance on that very hot afternoon in a huge overpacked stadium. This
life/death match is a really really big happening in old Mexico. The cape work and artistic passes all performed with classic perfection went on and
on for a long time. Very classic ballet craft like in execution. All this action had the fans on their feet and highly agitated. This mass of
humanity very quickly was of one mind and with a deafening roar shouting out a single word in unison --------- INDULTO >>> INDULTO
>>> INDULTO >>> INDULTO >>> INDULTO SI >>> INDULTO SI >>> All action in the center of the fighting ring
stopped with the TORO and the MATADOR looking around at the screaming crowd as if seeking approval for their bravado!!! INDULTO>> INDULTO
>>> INDULTO >>> INDULTO >>> INDULTO SI >>> INDULTO SI SI SI SI SI >>> INDULTO >>> INDULTO SI
>>>INDULTO SI >>> INDULTO SI>>INDULTO >>> INDULTO >>>The roar of the crowd was ear shattering with emotion
absolutly overflowing. That horde of hysterical bulfighting affectionados would except nothing less than a full and unconditioned pardon and
immediate release of that valiant animal magnifico. Never again have I seen such one minded emotion over a sports event. Could it be bullfighting is
much more than just a sports event??? Never went to another bullfight even though that bullring was only 3/4 miles from my house and in clear view
from my bedroom window. I witnessed the best and did not want to be disappointed by one more sloppy pee poor kill!!!!!
Best Regards, sq |
>>>> Yes, I have witnessed numerous Toreos in Mexico City.
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The squarecircle
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Greetings All, >>>> This last post of mine was to appear in the "General Baja Discussion" section under the heading >> "Have you
ever seen a Bullfight" I apologise for the the posting confusion here. >>>>>>>> Best Regards, sq.
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