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June 27, 2004, 09:26 PM
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Join Date: May 18, 2004
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Just went through Prescott this month...looked like a nice place. I'm moving either there or to Rim Country--either way, I'm going to have to attend Gunsite one day!
Just for this Foolish New Guy, though...what the heck does "seen the elephant" mean? I think I have the idea from context, but I'd like to know for sure.
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June 28, 2004, 09:21 AM
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Join Date: June 9, 2004
Location: Prescott, AZ
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If memory serves...
If memory serves me well, I believe the saying is an old British saying orginating from campaigns in India. The oppossing forces would use the animals during their assualts and other activities and would easily trample the soldiers who stood in fear. It was commonly used when an experienced soldier who was able to stand his ground and deliever the shot needed to bring down the animal has he charged. Hence, seeing the elephant has often been associated with combat or other lethal confrontation. Or so the story goes
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June 28, 2004, 10:45 AM
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Join Date: March 16, 1999
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Presott is a nice place...I still think I prefer Colorado!
And I taugh climbing on Granite Mountain back in the 80's! That is interesting about "seeing the elephant" I always thought it referred to actual experience rather than just hearsay |
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June 30, 2004, 08:49 AM
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Join Date: June 9, 2004
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Well, I believe it did start from actual experience and it tends to be used to describe someone with experience. I guess it could be hearsay, but I have always assumed the oppossite.
Later, |
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