9/16/93 10:00:47 AM Opening "Chat Log 9/16/93" for recording.

MarshalBak : Olympic Preview on Ice--at the U of DE
LisaSeven  : Marshall, do you want me to add you to the 
             GroupE-mail that we send to everyone in
LeeAnn 1   : that's pretty neat.
LisaSeven  : the figure skating interest group?
LeeAnn 1   : who's going to be there?
Nebula5    : Welcome to the Figure Skating Forum!
Nebula5    : Oops too late
LisaSeven  : Yes, that is really exciting that she does those 
             shows.  
MarshalBak : I just got added today, Neb--Julie D sent my name in 
LisaSeven  : I have heard of the Olympic Preview. 
LeeAnn 1   : Lynne - I'm also logging in case you get bumped off 
             of your computer.
MarshalBak : Where are you bLynne?
LisaSeven  : Thanks LeeAnn...my computer is bad news. 
Nebula5    : I'm logging, as usual
LeeAnn 1   : :(
LisaSeven  : I am in Louisiana...the only state with NO ice rinks 
             in the United States....bummer
LeeAnn 1   : I mean that for lynne, not you Nebula.
Nebula5    : Is something else supposed to be happening here?
LisaSeven  : Thanks Nebula!!!
LeeAnn 1   : Nebula, what is your first name?
Nebula5    : Julie -- another one!
LeeAnn 1   : :) THere are a lot.  
LisaSeven  : Well gang...I tried to pick a topic we could all talk 
             about no matter how much we knew about
Nebula5    : Sure a lot of in-and-outers tonight!
LisaSeven  : figure skating.
Nebula5    : I'm not sure I underestand what you mean, though!
LisaSeven  : I was torn between Julie Z's topic and the one of 
             depth in Figure SKating.
LisaSeven  : I think that Julie Z's topic is a good one we should 
             use definitely in the future.
Nebula5    : :)
Nebula5    : But what do you mean by depth?
LisaSeven  : It was a great idea!!!  I just flipped a coin.
LisaSeven  : Well...depth in figure skating...as in how do we 
             stand as far as potential medalists and
LisaSeven  : up and comers...strong contenders in each of the 
             disciplines.
LisaSeven  : For instance, right now, I think we have some good 
             depth in men's.
MarshalBak : I'd be interested in comments on the pairs situation
LisaSeven  : Yes...we could start talking about the pairs. 
LeeAnn 1   : to say the least, LYnne.
LisaSeven  : I think that is where we were so weak for so long but 
             I see alot of strong pairs building up
Nebula5    : BUt it's getting so you can't keep track of who is 
             with who!!
LeeAnn 1   : I think it's kind of funny that at the least worlds, 
             the pairs we the most successful.
LisaSeven  : Yes, that is true, Nebula.
LeeAnn 1   : At least as to the numbers that will be sent in the 
             Olympics.
LisaSeven  : The problem we have now is that they have changed 
             partners so much that by the Olympics
Nebula5    : How many are going? 
JL Pooley  : 3
MarshalBak : amazing! 
Nebula5    : !
LisaSeven  : they will still not have been together long enough to 
             really be as strong contenders as the
LisaSeven  : Russians and the Canadians.
LisaSeven  : I really do like the Czech pair and hope they do well 
             this year coming.
Nebula5    : Yes, I think you are right.  Meno and Sand should be 
             in a groove by then, though.
LeeAnn 1   : Meno and Sands have the best shot, I htink, but hte 
             competition will be so tough with all the reinstat
LeeAnn 1   : ers
LisaSeven  : Yes, Meno and Sand are coming along great.
JL Pooley  : It happens in other countries too -- the germans who 
             won silver haven't been together long at all.
LisaSeven  : Also, Kristi is planning to go back into pairs...did 
             you all know that? 
MarshalBak : for sure?
Nebula5    : I must admit I was a little peeved with them leaving 
             their partners, but it seems to be for 
Nebula5    : the best.
LeeAnn 1   : I don't think it was definite.
LisaSeven  : I think the pairs competition is going to be awesome.
LisaSeven  : As far as I know....I think it is true.  I didn't 
             believe it either.
MarshalBak : Calla and Rocky and new partners will be skating in 
             Wilm at Preview
LeeAnn 1   : And since the USSR won't be competing together 
             anymore a lot more from the E.block will be going.
LisaSeven  : I will be anxious to hear how that goes.
Nebula5    : I'm so jealous; you must keep us posted, Marshal!
JL Pooley  : Buying tickets tomorrow, Lynne!
MarshalBak : Calla's husband reports that they look real good in 
             Italy
LisaSeven  : Janet...you lucky dog.
JL Pooley  : woof!
MarshalBak : lol
Nebula5    : grrrrr
LisaSeven  : Why are they in Italy, Marshall?
LeeAnn 1   : has anyone called that hotline for info?
MarshalBak : That's where Joe M was!!!
JL Pooley  : The Blades hotline?  I have.
LisaSeven  : Who is coaching them....?
Nebula5    : What's hot?
LeeAnn 1   : what's new?
LeeAnn 1   : anything since last note?
MarshalBak : Peter Burrows when they get bak
JL Pooley  : Well, it's a reasonably interesting hotline, but the 
             tone is rather cheesey.
JL Pooley  : I think Julie D's posted all the best news.
LeeAnn 1   : Julie Z, I think we right the same thing way too 
             frequently.  :)
LisaSeven  : What is the number, Janet?  Can you E-mail it?
Nebula5    : Ditto
JL Pooley  : 1-900-26-SKATE
LeeAnn 1   : that was supposed to be write.  
JL Pooley  : It costs a flat 4 bucks fee to call
Nebula5    : (Hey, at least I can spel.)
LeeAnn 1   : that's really $$$
LisaSeven  : So who do you all think will be the biggest 
             contenders for the gold?
LisaSeven  : IN pairs?
LeeAnn 1   : :) Julie 
JL Pooley  : Hi Morry!
Nebula5    : Hi Morry!
LisaSeven  : Hi MOrry.
MorryS     : HI all
Nebula5    : Welcome to the Figure Skating Forum!
JL Pooley  : Brasseur & Eisler hands down, so to speak
LeeAnn 1   : They're my fav. for hte moment.
Nebula5    : I bet you're right.  At least I hope.
LisaSeven  : Who do you think are their major really serious 
             competition?
Nebula5    : Themselves.
LisaSeven  : I am wondering how Gordeeva and Grinkov are looking?
JL Pooley  : Well, MAYBE M&D, if they're in shape; more likely 
             some of the more current pairs....
LisaSeven  : I always have thought that G & G have had that 
             special something.
LeeAnn 1   : I think Gordeeva and Grinkov have a real nice shot.
JL Pooley  : Shishkova & Naumov can be really deadly when they're 
             on
Nebula5    : HI marge! 
JL Pooley  : Hi Marge!
MargeR1    : hi all
LeeAnn 1   : Hi Marge!
LisaSeven  : I think that of the reinstated pairs, G&G have a good 
             shot.
LisaSeven  : Yes...
MorryS     : Don"t overlook our own Cortland and Reynolds. They 
             have simular athletic style
LisaSeven  : Hi Marge.
JL Pooley  : G&G were supposed to be at a show I was at last week, 
             but they cancelled out.
LisaSeven  : I think that the German pair could possibly be quite 
             strong again.
LeeAnn 1   : realistically, what do you think Meno's and Sand's 
             shot is?
Nebula5    : Darn, I will miss all the pairs in Lillehammer.  I 
             think it will be one of the best compe-
Nebula5    : titions there!
MarshalBak : We saw Todd and Karen at Olympic Fest in SA and they 
             looked really good 
JL Pooley  : Morry, do you think Courtland & Reynolds have a medal 
             shot?
MargeR1    : Won't it hurt us that so many of our pairs have new 
             partners?
LisaSeven  : I think that I can see them coming in 5th perhaps.
MorryS     : Yes
JL Pooley  : A medal?  Really?
Nebula5    : (Yes to which?)
MorryS     : Don"t count them out
LeeAnn 1   : I was going to write htat Julie.  
LeeAnn 1   : :)
Nebula5    : :)
LisaSeven  : Morry, what do you see as a weakness with Courtland 
             and Reynolds?  I haven't seen
MorryS     : Both
LisaSeven  : them skate in a long while? 
JL Pooley  : Well, I never count ANYBODY out, but since they've 
             never been to Worlds.... (have they?)
LisaSeven  : I don't think so.
MorryS     : Style needs some work. But they are our most 
             athlectic team
MarshalBak : no--they were alternates for both worlds and Olympics
Nebula5    : Do you think that will be primary this time?  
             Athletic vs style? 
LisaSeven  : So this pair may be the big hope for 1995?
JL Pooley  : Oh, yes, I agree they're athletic, and I'm sure 
             they'll make the Olympic team; it's this medal 
             thing..
Nebula5    : Those pesky medals!
LisaSeven  : I think that there are still alot of Russian pairs 
             that were trained under the old system 
MorryS     : Loyd and Isabell are setting the trend with athletics
LisaSeven  : that have yet to surface.
JL Pooley  : Still, if Meno and Sand did so well the first time 
             out....
LeeAnn 1   : They look very good together.
LisaSeven  : The Russians still have alot of depth in pairs....
LeeAnn 1   : I love that one lift they do with her leg on either 
             side. 
JL Pooley  : That's true, Lynne; it's just like dance.
MorryS     : They are very good but not as athlectic as is now 
             expected 
Nebula5    : But Lloyd & Isabelle are going more "style" at least 
             recently.
LeeAnn 1   : The old USSR people will be hard to break in dance 
             and pairs and I think. But not at all impossible.
LisaSeven  : I just realized that I don't know of the depth of the 
             CAnadians in pairs.  Anyone know?
Nebula5    : I know more about their dance couples than pairs. 
MorryS     : They have improved in style and lloyed is not quite a 
             crazy
JL Pooley  : Well, aside from B&E, they've got some decent pairs, 
             but nobody that really KNOCKs your socks off
Nebula5    : And hey, that hair!
JL Pooley  : Still, all 3 of their top pairs did well at Worlds 
             (top 10 or 12)
MorryS     : Isabelle is a real doll of a person 
Nebula5    : I was bawling my head off watching Worlds on CBC, 
             then later on US tv
LisaSeven  : Well, then I think that the U.S. has more depth in 
             pairs than the Canadians...
LisaSeven  : Is that safe to say?
JL Pooley  : Their #3 pair had just moved up from Juniors the year 
             before; quite impressive.
JL Pooley  : Lisa's punted.
Nebula5    : Oops we lost Lynne!
LeeAnn 1   : she'll be back.
MorryS     : We have more good pairs than the Canadians but 
             neither has medal quality below the top 2
Nebula5    : Well, I'll agree with her, as far as I know.   But 
             how much do we know?
Nebula5    : I'm logging, by the way... 
JL Pooley  : I think I need to move to where I can pick up 
             Canadian TV broadcasts.
MorryS     : Our next big pair chance will be with Lance and 
             Stephany
Nebula5    : I'm SSSOOOOO glad we get them here (CBC).
JL Pooley  : That long program Oppegard did for them is gorgeous.
JL Pooley  : Where do you live, Julie?
Nebula5    : Seattle
JL Pooley  : Hmmm, that's a bit far for me to move to.... :)
MorryS     : My home town or to say Everett
LeeAnn 1   : who are Lance and Stephany?
Nebula5    : The cable company keeps threatening to drop CBC, and 
             they get protests galore!
Nebula5    : Everett!  Wow!
JL Pooley  : Stiegler & Travis; junior pair champs last year
LeeAnn 1   : are they that good?
MorryS     : Travis and Steigler from LA
Nebula5    : She's back!
JL Pooley  : Howdy LisaLynne!
MargeR1    : welcome back
MorryS     : The take from John Nicks
LisaSeven  : DARN...KICKED OFF BY THE COMPUTER.  
Nebula5    : We kept silent while you were gone; right???
LisaSeven  : HA!!! HOPEFULLY NOT! 
JL Pooley  : I thought they took from Peter Oppegard, Morry?  Did 
             they switch?
MorryS     : Sorry. you are right
Nebula5    : I'm logging, Lynne; check it out later!
LisaSeven  : I always felt that Peter Oppegard had great potential 
             in pairs.
JL Pooley  : Yeah Lynne, we said great stuff about you!  :)
LisaSeven  : Thanks, Neb.
LisaSeven  : But ofcourse you said wonderful stuff about me!  <g>
MorryS     : They do take from Peter and I will be killed since 
             they all are associated with my club
LisaSeven  : No one will repeat what you say, Morry.
Nebula5    : Is he just starting out as a coach, or has be been at 
             it for a while?
LisaSeven  : Don't worry.
JL Pooley  : Oh, well, we won't tell, Morry!  We can't have you 
             getting killed! :)
MarshalBak : Just we loggers ;-)
MargeR1    : remember the log 
Nebula5    : Morry keeps saying things that could get him killed. 
              What a cutthroat sport!
MorryS     : On prodigy someone came back to me
JL Pooley  : I promise to eat my log afterwards.
LisaSeven  : What happened?
LeeAnn 1   : Do you think - I can't remember their names - the 
             Russian and Am. pair will go to the Olympics?
MarshalBak : Hi Brenda!
MorryS     : You are so right at the International Level 
LisaSeven  : I am sorry but I am curious, Morry.
BrendaW660 : Hi, all!
Nebula5    : (I could edit the log before posting if you're Truly 
             concerned.)
LisaSeven  : I guess I shouldn't ask , though.
LisaSeven  : Hi Brenda.
LeeAnn 1   : Hi Brenda
Nebula5    : Bren!
MargeR1    : Hi brenda
LeeAnn 1   : What's their names. Does anyone remember?
JL Pooley  : HiHi Brenda! 
BrendaW660 : Roca and Sur?
MarshalBak : rite
Nebula5    : Dance?
LisaSeven  : Do you mean the icedancers?
LeeAnn 1   : that's it. Thanks. I thought I was losing my mind.
LeeAnn 1   : :)
JL Pooley  : You mean Roca & Sur, LeeAnn?  They're a dance couple.
LisaSeven  :  Yes, I think they will definitely go.
LeeAnn 1   : yep, yep. That's who I meant.
MorryS     : You will all get a good look at our top Pairs at 
             Skate America. Anyone going?
LeeAnn 1   : Doesn't he have a citizenship problem?
Nebula5    : :(
JL Pooley  : I WANT TO!!!
LisaSeven  : I am thinking about going at the last minute.
BrendaW660 : It's interesting ... I saw Roca and Sur skate at the 
             NutraSweet World Professionals about a month, may
JL Pooley  : I don't think I can, though; i'm going to Skate 
             Canada in november
MorryS     : His citizenship is now up to Congress
LisaSeven  : That is true...what is the latest with his 
             citizenship papers?
BrendaW660 : maybe, after they paired up.  I wouldn't have thought 
             it!
LisaSeven  : Are you going, Morry?
BrendaW660 : Morry, I'd love to go but can't.  I attended in 
             Atlanta last year, though.
JL Pooley  : He won't get citizenship in time unless body in 
             Congress takes a particular interest in him.
LisaSeven  : I may drive up to Dallas....
LisaSeven  : It depends... I may be out in Los Angeles.
JL Pooley  : somebody in Congress, I mean
MorryS     : Two Senitors from Colorado are sponsoring Gorsha's 
             application
LeeAnn 1   : Somehow, I don't see any of them as skating 
             activists.  :(
LisaSeven  : Can they push it through in time?
LeeAnn 1   : if they want to, yes.
JL Pooley  : I bet if they win Skate America that citizenship will 
             get pshed through MIGHTY FAST!!  :)
Nebula5    : (I bet it will depend on how they do in upcoming 
             competitions_
Nebula5    : Another ditto! 
MorryS     : It only has to be before our selection is made after 
             Nationals
JL Pooley  : It's just that if they win Sk8 Am., their medal 
             chances will look very good....
Nebula5    : Who else do we have in dance that's a good potential?
JL Pooley  : At least to Congress, anyway.
BrendaW660 : Who've we covered already?
Nebula5    : Pairs
LeeAnn 1   : pairs and a little dance.
LeeAnn 1   : stop it Julie.  :)
JL Pooley  : Punsalen & Swallow, although I doubt they'd medal at 
             all.
Nebula5    : Neener neener
MarshalBak : Haven't mentioned Russ and Susy--they'll be here for 
             Preview
LeeAnn 1   : I really like them. Always have. 
LisaSeven  : Did they reinstate? 
Nebula5    : Gosh
LeeAnn 1   : I mean Punsalen and Swallow.
MorryS     : Rahkamo and Kokko will be hard to beat at SA
BrendaW660 : I like Susie Wynne definitely ... haven't seen her 
             skate with Witherby, but enjoyed
BrendaW660 : her skating with Joe Druar.
MarshalBak : Train in Toronto now
LeeAnn 1   : Okay, we seem to be avoiding it, but I'm bringin it 
             up. How about those men.  :)
JL Pooley  : I think so too, MOrry.
Nebula5    : Yeah, how about 'em?
MorryS     : Joe Druar has recently teamed Jean Mily
JL Pooley  : Witherby didn't HAVE to reinstate; he never unstated, 
             as it were.
MarshalBak : lol
Nebula5    : Unstated :)
BrendaW660 : how'bout destated?
Nebula5    : devistated?
MarshalBak : devistated
JL Pooley  : Yeah, I like that, Brenda!!
Nebula5    : Gee, Marshal, now we'r doing it!
MorryS     : What is this network news that keeps interfearing?
Nebula5    : You can go to Members Preferences and turn that off, 
             Morry
LisaSeven  : Some sort of promo for things on AOL. 
MarshalBak : ya'al got speedier fingers n me
JL Pooley  : If you have a Macintosh, Morry, you can turn it off. 
MorryS     : Great
Nebula5    : You can do it right now, in fact!
MarshalBak : you don't have to watch it
LisaSeven  : I can't turn it off on mine, I don't think.
BrendaW660 : Me neither.
MorryS     : Not using Mac
Nebula5    : Why not?
LeeAnn 1   : I'm supposed to be getting one for the Ladies forum.
JL Pooley  : I don't think so, Lynne; I tried on my sister's PC, 
             and failed misersably.
BrendaW660 : But it will go away if you select alt c
Nebula5    : Windows, too
JL Pooley  : The software just doesn't allow it.
Nebula5    : No Preferences area to check?
MargeR1    : You can turn it off with WIndows version under 
             preferences
BrendaW660 : I have preferences ... just not to control that 
             feature.
LisaSeven  : Which do I click.
LeeAnn 1   : hello - back to skating  :)
BrendaW660 : Sooooo ... 
MarshalBak :  abou those men . . . . 
BrendaW660 : Fearless leader, Lynne ... what have we covered 
             besides pairs and dance?
Nebula5    : Guess.
LisaSeven  : OK let's get really down and talk about those men!
JL Pooley  : WEll, for the men, I'm picking Mitchell to win 
             Nationals, with Boitano second.
LisaSeven  : Gee, great minds think alike.
Nebula5    : Naw
LeeAnn 1   : I want Brian to go. THere I said it. I think he'll 
             medal, too
JL Pooley  : At Olympics, Mitchell will finish 2nd and Boitano 
             4th.
BrendaW660 : Could we have a sentimental favorite here ... naw ...
Nebula5    : Chack & Davis 
LisaSeven  : I have to be honest and say Boitano first and 
             Mitchell second.
LisaSeven  : I hear Mark is skating fantastic.
MorryS     : You could be right. Mark looked very good the last 
             time I saw him
JL Pooley  : Mind you, I'm just raw guessing; it's not like a 
             prophecy or anything.
LisaSeven  : Chack and Davis are heavy contenders for the 2nd 
             spot.
LeeAnn 1   : I go with Lynne on the placings.
MargeR1    : 1) Boitano   2) mitchell for me
Nebula5    : (I am in a minority here & will keep silent for a 
             while.)
LisaSeven  : If Mark isn't consistent then it will go to Scott or 
             Michael.
LeeAnn 1   : yep, but I wouldn't mind Davis going instead of 
             Mitchell.
JL Pooley  : NEVER keep silent, Julie!!  :) 
LisaSeven  : I understand that Mark has changed ALOT.
MorryS     : Assuming Scott stands up
Nebula5    : :|
LisaSeven  : Julie, yuou say what you think.
LeeAnn 1   : what do you mean, Morry? 
JL Pooley  : It's not like we have any real say in the matter 
             anyway!!  :)
LeeAnn 1   : he falls a lot?
LisaSeven  : How do you mean, Morry?
JL Pooley  : Well, all of our picks are assuming they stand up!  
             :)
MorryS     : He has to learn to stand the pressure
LisaSeven  : That is true, Janet....so true.
BrendaW660 : true ... plus some more maturity wouldn't hurt.
LisaSeven  : Yes, Mark needs to take the pressure too.  I think he 
             is coming to grips with it.
LisaSeven  : That is the word I have.
Nebula5    : OK, I'm just not a big fan of Mr. Mitchell.. as we 
             have seen him so far.  But things change.
LeeAnn 1   : Personally, I think Mark has a problem with that, 
             too. Just my opinion.
MorryS     : Some have more tendencys to blow
JL Pooley  : It's hard to make predictions unless you assume a 
             perfect skate from everyone involved....
LisaSeven  : I think that the way there are so many jumps now 
             demanded that it is going to boil down
LisaSeven  : to who does stay up the entire program and keeps his 
             cool.
LeeAnn 1   : I'm a little with you on this one Julie. I like Mark, 
             but not my fav. by far.
Nebula5    : That's it every Olympics 
LisaSeven  : I don't think it is possible for a perfect skate 
             except rarely anymore.
MorryS     : The best Jumper is Elvis
JL Pooley  : And even Elvis has his bad days. 
Nebula5    : (Also not a fav.)
BrendaW660 : True, Morry,.  Of course, I think Elvis isn't as 
             mature either.
LisaSeven  : What is going to make the difference is handling 
             nerves.
LisaSeven  : Elvis, as he matures, is going to let nerves get to 
             him more than before.
BrendaW660 : Kurt Browning has gained leaps and bounds in just a 
             year.  Maybe some of our
LeeAnn 1   : at the press conference, Scott said he though Brian's 
             Olympic performance was the best ever. Ever!
LeeAnn 1   : :) 
LisaSeven  : Hi Michael.
MorryS     : Oh yes. He was amazing at Worlds when you consider he 
             crashed and burned in the TP
Nebula5    : But  how long ago was that???
BrendaW660 : "newer kids" will make the same progress. 
LisaSeven  : Welcome to the Figure Skating Forum.
Michae2204 : Hi Lisa 
LeeAnn 1   : what Julie?
LisaSeven  : I think that we are looking at one of the best men's 
             competitions that we will see in a 
LisaSeven  : long time coming up.
Nebula5    : Brian's Olympic Performance 
BrendaW660 : Indeed ........ can't WAIT to get there!
LeeAnn 1   : 6 years ago.
JL Pooley  : But ya know, Lynne, I would have said that about the 
             last Olympics, and look what happened in Mens.
Nebula5    : That was a rhetorical question...
LeeAnn 1   : Sorry 
Nebula5    : :)
LeeAnn 1   : :/
LisaSeven  : Well...that is true.  I mean the caliber of men who 
             are competing....
JL Pooley  : Except for Paul Wylie, the last Olympic Mens' was 
             kind of a downer.
BrendaW660 : On the other hand, the ladies could be wildest in 
             that it could be anyone.
Nebula5    : Well, we've trashed the men, how about  the women?
LisaSeven  : Well, I think that ought to be very interesting also.
JL Pooley  : Oh, I don't think we've TRASHED anybody.... :)
BrendaW660 : Men's talent is so deep now we could justify any one 
             of a handful of winners at Nationals.
MargeR1    : Brian B seemed  at his peak in 92. His presence would 
             have made it more interesting but bad
MorryS     : Standing by the rail I thought it was great. Paul 
             skate the best in his live
MargeR1    : for Paul 
LisaSeven  : Katerina should be worthwhile seeing.  I don't think 
             she is going to come to the Olympics
LisaSeven  : with a run of the mill performance.
Nebula5    : Ohh moan, MOrry!
JL Pooley  : I saw Katerina skate last week and she looked GOOD!
Nebula5    : Jealous, jealous
BrendaW660 : I bet that was exciting! (Paul's performance, I mean)
BrendaW660 : Really, Janet? 
Nebula5    : What/where was she skating?
MargeR1    : How many triples from Katerina Janet?
JL Pooley  : Yes.  She was nailing 3 triples, alas, I do not know 
             what they were, however.
MorryS     : When the flag went up all came apart
JL Pooley  : This was at a show in Calgary. 
JL Pooley  : Not 3 different ttriples, sorry; I meant nailed one 3 
             times.
LisaSeven  : I still think that for all of Katerina's slinking 
             lately, she still has the athetic power 
Nebula5    : Thank goodness for live CBC coverage - we stood up & 
             cheered & bawled!
MorryS     : Which triple
LisaSeven  : and teh showmanship to pull off a win. 
JL Pooley  : Anyway, if she doesn't make that German team, it 
             won't be because she hasn't worked for it.
JL Pooley  : I don't know Morry, sorry.  I want to say loop, but I 
             couldn't swear to it.
LisaSeven  : Hi Grp24!!! Welcome to the figure skating forum.
Nebula5    : I hope they all have to work - reinstaters & others.
GRP24      : well it's about time!!! 
BrendaW660 : huh?
JL Pooley  : Her spins were divinely fast.
Nebula5    : Welcome to the Figure Skating Forum!
JL Pooley  : Hi Julie!
GRP24      : This is a new area for me.  be gentle
LisaSeven  : Hey guys...Grp24 is my friend from Hollywood 
             tonight....a fellow film person.
BrendaW660 : Oh, hi, GRP24!
Nebula5    : *WELCOME*
BrendaW660 : Welcome, JULIE!! 
JulieD3964 : I'll be nice
JulieD3964 : Hi all - sorry I'm late
GRP24      : howdy everyone.  nice to feel welcomed
LisaSeven  : I Julie.
LeeAnn 1   : Hi Julie!
Nebula5    : No, I Julie
LisaSeven  : These are a great bunch of people, Grp24.
LeeAnn 1   : No, I jUlie.
JL Pooley  : Hi Grp!
LisaSeven  : Anyway, I think Katerina is a major contender...I 
             think she could walk off with the gold.
Nebula5    : We're sort of wacky sometimes.
MorryS     : Is anyone going to Skate America?
Nebula5    : Are you?
JL Pooley  : I WANT TO!!!
JulieD3964 : Janet has *almost* conveinced me to go to Skate 
             Canada with her....
MargeR1    : I wish.......
LisaSeven  : I may go at the last minute, Morry.  I am trying to 
             get to Los Angeles in Oct.
LeeAnn 1   : Do you think Michelle Kwan has a relistic chance of 
             going? 
MorryS     : I am going to work part of the event
Nebula5    : Zamboni?  :)
LisaSeven  : I think that Michelle does.  Nicole and Lisa would 
             need to improve first. 
LisaSeven  : What part of the event are you doing, Morry?
LeeAnn 1   : She's so very young.
BrendaW660 : Julie, how?  No vacation time?
MorryS     : Kwan has a good chance.  She has a busy sched.
LeeAnn 1   : training or comps or both?
JulieD3964 : I can borrow ahead and run up the charge card some 
             more....
GRP24      : I hope you don't mind if I watch a little first?
LisaSeven  : I think that Nancy will definitely go.
Nebula5    : Yay!
BrendaW660 : tsk, tsk, Julie
LeeAnn 1   : I pray so.
MorryS     : Not doing event. As Vp I am to take care of the 
             Russians
LisaSeven  : That is great!
LeeAnn 1   : What of Tonya?
Nebula5    : GRP, when we're done, go over to the Library and 
             download some past Forums.
LisaSeven  : If I can get to SKate America I will give you a call 
             and say hi...
MorryS     : ?????
BrendaW660 : I have a soft spot for Tonya Harding! 
MorryS     : Please get in touch if you do show up
LisaSeven  : Yes...I do too.  I would like to see Tonya make the 
             team.
LisaSeven  : Yes, MOrry, I will definitely.  If I get to Los 
             Angeles, I could also give you a call hello.
Nebula5    : Well, then, who's your pick for our team - ladies?
LeeAnn 1   : I felt so bad for her last year ( and the year 
             before.)
LisaSeven  : Nancy, Tonya, Michelle
MorryS     : Tonya has more tallent than most but has a head 
             problem
GRP24      : OK Neb
Nebula5    : Only 2 can go, though, right?
BrendaW660 : True ... but she's the gutsiest.
JulieD3964 : I'm taking the Vagabond Janet Skating Tour of the 
             Universe trip to Delware - will see Tonya there!
BrendaW660 : Right, only two.
BrendaW660 : I think it should be Harding and ... hmmm ...
LisaSeven  : Oh boy....well....it could be a tossup.
JulieD3964 : I like Nicole Bobek - don't know how she'll do but I 
             like her 
MorryS     : Got to go.  See you all later.
Nebula5    : Bye Morry!
JulieD3964 : Bye Morry!
BrendaW660 : I prefer Lisa Ervin, but she  hasn't developed her 
             interpretation that well yet.
BrendaW660 : Bye morry 
JL Pooley  : Bye Morry 
LisaSeven  : Bye Morry....
MarshalBak : Yes,  after the ASW article there have been a lot of 
             Tonya fans calling for tickets
LisaSeven  : Nicole has potential.
JL Pooley  : Harding and Kwan are my predictions.
LisaSeven  : I was sorry to hear that Elaine Zayak was not skating 
             well.  
Nebula5    : I got to see her do the Campell tour in Portland.
LeeAnn 1   : not Nancy?
JulieD3964 : I just follow Janet who follows the skaters around 
             the country - I like ALL skaters
Nebula5    : (Tonya, that is)
BrendaW660 : Well, Kwan has certainly received the hype, even if 
             it was premature.
LisaSeven  : If Nancy pulls it all together I think they will give 
             her preference.
BrendaW660 : This was a tough year for her ... I think she'll be 
             handicapped in the judges' eyes.
Nebula5    : I bet if she lasts she'd be on the Next Olympic team 
             - Kwan.
LeeAnn 1   : *Welcome*
JulieD3964 : Sorry guys but Kerrigan just doesn't do much for me - 
             she's talented but it's the little things
JL Pooley  : I think Nancy will place a close third. 
Nebula5    : Hey!
MaliaS1    : HEY EVERYBODY MALIAS1 IS HERE, SO WHATS GOING ON
Nebula5    : Welcome to the Figure Skating Forum!
BrendaW660 : We're discussing figure skating, malia.  
JL Pooley  : Hi Malia -- please turn off the caps lock!
MarshalBak : lol
Nebula5    : I like Nancy, but not necessarily her skating...
MaliaS1    : thanks everyone and sorry.
LisaSeven  : I think Kwan is very young.  Nancy is not my favorite 
             skater but she can do beautiful
LisaSeven  : skating.
LisaSeven  : Hi Malia.  I used to live in Hawaii.
Nebula5    : Not more Hawaii stuff!!  :)
MaliaS1    : hi lisa where did you live.
LisaSeven  : Did all of you get my note on what Morry said about 
             the Summer Skate Competition?
LisaSeven  : I live in Louisiana, Malia.
BrendaW660 : no
Nebula5    : Don't recall.
GRP24      : Which comes next, Worlds or Olympics this year?
LisaSeven  : MOrry says that there will be a USFSA sanctioned 
             competition this summer in Los 
LisaSeven  : Los Angeles.
JL Pooley  : Olympics first, hen Worlds.
LeeAnn 1   : I know Michelle is younger than Lisa and Bobek, but 
             she does seem more mature in some respects.
Nebula5    : I think Worlds is always second.
LisaSeven  : It will be an open competition.
MaliaS1    : did everyone hear about the Broadmoor, and when its 
             closing.
JL Pooley  : What does "open" mean?
LisaSeven  : All disciplines and divisions according to level, age 
             etc.
BrendaW660 : In some ways, yes, LeeAnn.
Nebula5    : This summer?  1983 or 84?
GRP24      : so everyone is training for Norway?
Nebula5    : 9999993 or 9999994
LisaSeven  : 94 I believe Neb.
BrendaW660 : Yes, but our number of spots is severely limited, 
             GRP.
Nebula5    : (I'm behind the times.)
JL Pooley  : Yep Grp -- training to make the team to GO to Norway.
BrendaW660 : We can only send two men and two ladies to the '94 
             Olympics.
LisaSeven  : It sounds like a great way to see the up and comers 
             and the greats also.
Nebula5    : So what
Nebula5    : 'OOps
LisaSeven  : Hey...<g> 
GRP24      : yes
JL Pooley  : 3 pairs and 1 dance couple
Nebula5    : So what's the order of competitions?  Skate Am, 
             NAtionals, Olys, WOrlds?
LisaSeven  : Only once dance couple?  That is ridiculous.
MaliaS1    : so what is the topic exactly this Thursday.
BrendaW660 : Right, Nebula.  But there are other int'l comps in 
             between.
LisaSeven  : Skate America, Nationals, Oly\mpics and Worlds.
JL Pooley  : Well, us and a lot of other countries, Lynne.
MargeR1    : no
LisaSeven  : Yes...I am spoiled I guess and expect for us to have 
             MORE....
Nebula5    : And who's hosting? 
BrendaW660 : no? 
LisaSeven  : I am hosting....
Nebula5    : :)
LisaSeven  : You mean tonight, Neb?
JL Pooley  : No, she means next week, Lynne
Nebula5    : Next week
MaliaS1    : I know this is far away but who plans to go to the 
             olympics
LisaSeven  : Boy, am I out of it...
Nebula5    : Me
Nebula5    : (Going to Olympics)
LisaSeven  : You are hosting next week, Neb?
MaliaS1    : olympics in Japan
Nebula5    : NO
LisaSeven  : Oh...
LeeAnn 1   : Hey, Julie, I'm going to be asking you to get me a 
             program, please.
JulieD3964 : Janet should host
JL Pooley  : No, Olympics are in Norway. 
Nebula5    : (No, LIllehammer)]
JL Pooley  : Worlds are in Japan 
LeeAnn 1   : I'm a program junkie.
JulieD3964 : A program from what?
Nebula5    : Yu betcha 
JL Pooley  : I'll host if nobody's scheduled
MaliaS1    : no 1998 in Japan.
LisaSeven  : Hey gang, I think our time is nearly over.
LeeAnn 1   : no Neb. Julie.  :)
Nebula5    : That is far away
JL Pooley  : Oh, THOSE Olympics!
Nebula5    : Ah.
LeeAnn 1   : I know. But i have to get these things in. Don't 
             worry, I'll remind you.  :)
LisaSeven  : So, can someone host next week?
Nebula5    : Silence.
JulieD3964 : Janet is hosting
GRP24      : Normally the US sends Three each to the Olympics but 
             this time it is reduced?
LisaSeven  : Janet.....ahem...
JL Pooley  : I think I'm elected, LisaLynne
LisaSeven  : Janet is hosting.
MaliaS1    : So why not think ahead. I'm planning on going .
Nebula5    : No, GRP, based on last year's Worlds results
LisaSeven  : Yes, Grp24.  It depends on how many of our people 
             medal.
BrendaW660 : To earn three, you have to place in the top three (?) 
             at world's the previous year.
JL Pooley  : No, GRP, it depends on how well you do in Worlds the 
             year beofree
Spanner    : huh?
Nebula5    : All Together Now
Nebula5    : Welcome to the Figure Skating Forum!
LeeAnn 1   : Do you all want to go to a private chat room?
BrendaW660 : Well, at least we're enthusiastic, even if we ARE 
             repetitive.
BrendaW660 : Sure , I can for a few minutes.
JL Pooley  : OK, next week's topic will be:  How to Become a 
             Skating Vagabond, Just Like Janet!
GRP24      : OH
LisaSeven  : Yes, Janet I think you have been elected!!!!
Nebula5    : I'm leaving.  Will post log.  See you nex tweek 
JL Pooley  : Night Neb!
BrendaW660 : Bye, Nebla.
LisaSeven  : Thanks Neb...
LeeAnn 1   : by JulieZ.  :)
LisaSeven  : What private room are you going to?
LeeAnn 1   : how about Morry?
BrendaW660 : OK.  Race y'all there!
MaliaS1    : What does everyone think about oksana Baiul.
LisaSeven  : I will try to see you all in awhile.  I am going to 
             Hollywood Tonight .
MarshalBak : gotta go--see ya next week!
MaliaS1    : she's pretty good.  thats a run for the gold i must 
             say.
GRP24      : Thanks for the info it was very interesting see ya
MaliaS1    : gee is everyone leaving already.
JL Pooley  : G'night all!
JulieD3964 : LBye!