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OnlineHost:	NLathy has entered the room.
Tesia:	NLathy, welcome to the GS Ice Skating Forum!
NLathy:	Glad to be here.
NLathy:	It was much easier getting online tonite:)
Tesia:	A little early, but hey...:-)
Tesia:	Yeah, seems to be pretty decent tonight...thank god...
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NLathy:	Not that early:) Maybe, most AOL users are watching b-ball.
Tesia:	MHalv439, welcome to the GS Ice Skating Forum!
NLathy:	Is there a topic?
MHalv439:	Hi, it's nice to be here!
MHalv439:	Let's talk about todd eldredge
Tesia:	Well...there's kind of a topic.  We want to get some ideas
Tesia:	for our skating convention, but other than that, it's just
Tesia:	general chat.
NLathy:	You're a Todd Eldredge fan eh?
NLathy:	Where's the skating convention at?

MHalv439:	Yes, i think he is a great skater
Tesia:	We don't know yet... we're still in planning stages. :-)
MHalv439:	I just finished watching world highlights
NLathy:	Were you dissapointed about what happened at Worlds?
MHalv439:	Todd deserved gold.  its too bad he fell
NLathy:	I think Todd was happy for Tara:)
NLathy:	Do you think he deserved gold with the fall?
MHalv439:	I think he is the most polished amateur male skater there
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Tesia:	Emma74, welcome to the GS Ice Skating Forum!

NLathy:	He is the most polished skater, but his performance at the competition was not the best.:(
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MHalv439:	the fall was an unfortunate occurance, but he is overall the best
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Tesia:	Sk8ing4fun, welcome to the GS Ice Skating Forum!
MyKurt:	Whoops!  :-)
Tesia:	MyKurt, RIVAPAT, welcome to the GS Ice Skating Forum!
NLathy:	He needed that 2nd triple axel with Elvis's quad combo.
MyKurt:	Didn't realize what time it was.....sorry Jaime.  <G>

Tesia:	S'okay...we're just starting. :-)
MHalv439:	Todd Eldredge seems like a nice guy too.
MHalv439:	I think he and Tara get along well
Sk8ing4fun:	what is the topic tonight?
NLathy:	He sure does.
Tesia:	Well, we want to get some ideas for our skating convention
Tesia:	tonight...but other than that, it's just general chat. :-)
MyKurt:	Fran got me in the Pro Comp folder tonight................<G>
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Tesia:	MyBrian, welcome to the GS Ice Skating Forum!
MHalv439:	What is involved in the skate convention?
Tesia:	What'd Fran say?
MyKurt:	Hey Barb!  :-)
MyBrian:	Hi all
NLathy:	Criticizing Todd eh MyKurt?
OnlineHost:	MplsSk8r has entered the room.
MyBrian:	Hi Jenny
Sk8ing4fun:	skating convention?
Tesia:	Well, we want to have a convention for skating fans.... no

Tesia:	real details yet, just want to get some ideas.
NLathy:	Hi Barb!
MHalv439:	Elvis is a good technical skater but lacks pizzazz in the the artistic side
MyKurt:	I said Todd wasn't as artistic as the pro skaters...........<G>  Forgot about Fran.
MplsSk8r:	Hello Hello!
Tesia:	MplsSk8r, welcome to the GS Ice Skating Forum!
MyBrian:	Hi Nat
MyKurt:	Hey Kel....long time no see.  <G>
Sk8ing4fun:	Just so everyone knows Tara will be on Rosie tomorrow
MplsSk8r:	Yeah really Jen!  BTW, I got the MCard bill in the mail...finally!

NLathy:	I'd rather watch Todd than the pro skaters. He's got the whole patch artistic and Technical
MHalv439:	Where is the convention going to be held?
MyKurt:	What timing, eh Kel?
Tesia:	We don't know yet where it will be..... like I said, it's in
Tesia:	early planning stages. :-)
MplsSk8r:	:-P  Sooo nice to have them paid for!
MyKurt:	AMEN!  :-)
NLathy:	Will any skaters be at the convention?
MHalv439:	Hey rivapat, is your name becky?
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MyKurt:	We're hoping for that, NLathy.  :-)
Tesia:	BUTTERL311, welcome to the GS Ice Skating Forum!
MyKurt:	That's sort of where the idea came from.
MplsSk8r:	Is this specifically Convention chat, or is it pretty informal/general??
MyBrian:	Have any of the skaters show any interest?
RIVAPAT:	Yes, my name is Becky
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NLathy:	Wow, this sounds like an ambitious project.
Tesia:	Skate Doc, welcome to the GS Ice Skating Forum!
Sk8ing4fun:	you should take a survey of where most people live

MyBrian:	What's up Doc?
Skate Doc:	HI Jaime
Tesia:	It is an ambitious project, which is why we're hoping for lots of help. :-)
NLathy:	Barb, maybe you could get Brian to come:)
MHalv439:	I think I talked to you a few weeks ago online.  Do you remember me?
Tesia:	He, Mike...:-)
MyKurt:	We haven't started the actual skater "schmoozing" yet.....Kel and I are going to do that in
MyKurt:	June.  Right Kel?
Tesia:	June...hey, wait a minute, won't I be there, too? :-)
MplsSk8r:	That's right Jen!  :-DDD  (You're terrible!  Hee!)

MyBrian:	Sure, I'll call him up shortly:~)
MplsSk8r:	Jaime, are ya coming to MN?
Tesia:	I'm planning on it...:-)
MyKurt:	OOPS!  And Jaime too......if we can get her out from behind the potted plants.  <G>
NLathy:	Well, that's one skater we can count on:)
MHalv439:	Have any of you guys ever met your fave skater in person?
RIVAPAT:	I can't place you right now MHalv439, but I've had a hectic past month with my photos and
Skate Doc:	Who do you want to schmooz?  I have a few contacts.
MyBrian:	Sure, I have pull with Brian
RIVAPAT:	traveling and my  brain is gone--ha!

MHalv439:	We chatted in a private room about ekaterina gordeeva
MplsSk8r:	MHalv...you betcha!  :-)
Tesia:	Mike, if you could help us in any way, it would be much appreciated. :-)
MyKurt:	Go Barb!  Get Brian!  :-D
NLathy:	MyKurt can get Kurt.:)
MyKurt:	Kelly will work on Dan........I'm hoping to win Todd over.........
MyBrian:	My daughter wants him more
MHalv439:	Who have you me mplsk8r?
NLathy:	and Grishuk and Platov:)
RIVAPAT:	OH, I remember you now--sorry!

Sk8ing4fun:	I could try to get Nancy
NLathy:	Dan needs to work on his skating.
Tesia:	I'll just observe while you guys schmooze. :-)
MyKurt:	Yeah, I wouldn't mind *getting* Kurt........<G>
MyKurt:	Sorry.  :-)
MHalv439:	That's alright, I' m sure you've talked to many people online
MplsSk8r:	Name 'em we've probably met 'em.  :-)
MyBrian:	We understand
MyKurt:	Sorry Sonia....
MplsSk8r:	Hey NLathy!  You being a meanie!  :-)

MHalv439:	How do you meet these skaters?
RIVAPAT:	Speaking of Kurt, has anyone besides me seen Kurt as the gigalo in the SOI finale?
OnlineHost:	GoodyGa has entered the room.
MplsSk8r:	Jaime, you'll schmooze *with* us!
MyKurt:	That's right Kelly, we're regular skating "groupies"........<G>
NLathy:	I'm just telling it like it is.
Tesia:	GoodyGa, welcome to the GS Ice Skating Forum!
RIVAPAT:	Kurt was GREAT!
Skate Doc:	I don't know how involved I can get from a professional standpoint.  Already talked to
Tesia:	Okay, okay... I suppose I will...:-)

MplsSk8r:	We have a fundraiser on the TOC every year before the show.
Skate Doc:	Harlick about a booth.
GoodyGa:	Hi room
MyBrian:	Hi Goody
MplsSk8r:	<--------skating groupie :-)
Tesia:	Even if you could just give us some advice or ideas, we'd be grateful. :-)
MyKurt:	Hey Goody.  :-)
MHalv439:	Has anyone heard how scott hamilton is doing?
NLathy:	The US could have gotten 3 spots in the men's event for next year if he had finished 12th.
MyBrian:	I heard the Kemo is taking its toll on him

MplsSk8r:	*Please* don't put all the blame on Dan.
MyKurt:	NLathy, what's done is done.  No need to blame Dan for it.
Tesia:	Bad luck happens to everyone, Nat, unfortunately....
Tesia:	sometimes it comes at the worst times...
NLathy:	He deserves a lot of the responsibility.
GoodyGa:	Hi Jenny
MyKurt:	I don't remember MW doing all that "brilliantly".............(sorry Kel)  <G>
MHalv439:	Scott is such a strong person, i'm sure he is going to pull through okay
MplsSk8r:	Not a Dan fan, are ya??  :-)
RIVAPAT:	I heard is was getting pretty rough--Chemo does take a toll and I imagine he is taking

Skate Doc:	Got to look at the tour schedual--when its over.  Most of the folks you will want will be on
NLathy:	It wasn't bad luck. It was less than stellar skating.
Skate Doc:	it.
MplsSk8r:	Jen, it's true though!  :-P
NLathy:	I'm just amazed that it happened.
RIVAPAT:	fairly frequent does of it since that's his only treatment and no operation is involved.
MHalv439:	Has anyone ever met todd eldredge, if so where/how?
MyKurt:	I'm afraid it *was* bad luck.
Tesia:	Yeah, I know... we were semi-planning on late July/early
Tesia:	August, when tours are over.

MplsSk8r:	LOL...Jen?  Todd?
MyKurt:	::::::::::::::::::giggling:::::::::::::::::  Pig Latin, Kel????  :-D
MyBrian:	1998?
NLathy:	How can it be bad luck? He really didn't skate the program well all season but that one in particular
NLathy:	was bad
MplsSk8r:	ROTFL!!!  And French with the PC man!
Skate Doc:	A lot of the skaters plan vacations right after the tour.
MHalv439:	Did anyone see Kurt forget his program the other night in the final four?
NLathy:	I think it will be Todd and Mike at the Olympics and Worlds next year.
MyKurt:	Blah blah blah blah blah....all the talk in the world isn't going to change what happened to

MyKurt:	Dan.
MplsSk8r:	Todd is such a gentleman!  Met him the past two Junes.
OnlineHost:	DellaG has entered the room.
NLathy:	Yeah, I saw that too.
MyKurt:	;-)
Tesia:	Didn't think about that... September, perhaps, might be better?
OnlineHost:	SkateJoy has entered the room.
MplsSk8r:	No, it will be Todd and Dan, thank you.
MHalv439:	How did you meet todd?
Tesia:	DellaG, welcome to the GS Ice Skating Forum!

MyBrian:	Yes, I felt bad for Kurt
Tesia:	SkateJoy, welcome to the GS Ice Skating Forum!
MyKurt:	Joy baby!!
SkateJoy:	Hi Guys :)
SkateJoy:	Jenny baby !!
NLathy:	Mike had a better season than Dan.
MyKurt:	{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{ Joy }}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}
MHalv439:	That thing with Kurt was a RARE thing
Tesia:	Heya, Joy...:-)
MplsSk8r:	At the TOC pre-show receptions here in MN.

NLathy:	I think Mike will continue to improve.
SkateJoy:	Hey Jaime...:)  Everyone behaving for you tonight ?
MplsSk8r:	<-----getting a little tired of Dan bashing tonight
MyKurt:	Compare what happened to Kurt on Saturday's comp to the rest of the season..................
Tesia:	Yep, so far...:-)
MHalv439:	Did you just approach todd or did you have backstage passes?
NLathy:	Maybe Scott will finish ahead of Dan next year.
SkateJoy:	Lucky you :)
NLathy:	Who's Dan bashing?
SkateJoy:	btw, Laura's engrossed in March Maddness this evening...:-/

MyBrian:	Scott got rooked on cores
MplsSk8r:	MH - pre-show party invites.
Tesia:	Got your note, BTW-- come on, if I didn't leave it hanging, who would read it? <G>
MyBrian:	sorry, scores
MyKurt:	I'm getting tired of it too, Kel.  Some people can't seem to find positive things to say.  ;
MyKurt:	;-)
MHalv439:	how do you get those preshow invites?
Sk8ing4fun:	how did you get invited to the preshows?
MplsSk8r:	Thanks, Jen!  :-)
SkateJoy:	hehehe...I knooooowwww,, I just couldn't help complaining...   :)

MyKurt:	Anytime, sis.  :-)
SkateJoy:	Hi Kelly :)
OnlineHost:	TTURTLE8 has entered the room.
MplsSk8r:	Come to MN for a pre-show!  It's a fundraiser open to all who want to fork out the $$
MyKurt:	Who's bashing Dan?  Hmmmmmmm................<G>
TTURTLE8:	this room is great!
MplsSk8r:	Hi Joy!!  How are ya??
Tesia:	TTURTLE8, welcome to the GS Ice Skating Forum!
TTURTLE8:	i want to move in!
MHalv439:	how much money did you fork out?

Sk8ing4fun:	really!!  do they do it in NY?
SkateJoy:	Doin' fine :)  and you ?
MyBrian:	you are in
MplsSk8r:	It's $50
NLathy:	Well, if he turns it around next season. I'll be happy for him. How's that?
BUTTERL311:	mpls, are the tix limited?  how do we get them?
MHalv439:	that would be so cool.  Did you meet more than Todd?
MplsSk8r:	Good, Joy!  Getting sleepy, that's all.
MyKurt:	Better, NLathy.  <G>
GoodyGa:	tturtle- leave

MyKurt:	I'm just teasing.  :-)
SkateJoy:	Just don't snore and I won't complain :)
TTURTLE8:	why goody?  why cant i spend quality time with all my skating buds?
MyKurt:	Is the Turtle causing trouble?  <G>
GoodyGa:	Nevermind, Rachel
SkateJoy:	<g>
MplsSk8r:	That's ok, NLathy!  :-)  Just think positive!  :-P
TTURTLE8:	finally come to your senses!
Tesia:	Now, now folks... let's be nice...:-)
TTURTLE8:	who is tesia referring to?

MplsSk8r:	MH - all the U.S. skaters were there last year, and the year before Elvis & Philippe showed
MplsSk8r:	too
NLathy:	I'm positive Dan needs to do better next year:)
Tesia:	Your hostess is in a weird mood tonight...forgive me...:-)
MHalv439:	Where was the fundraiser held?
TTURTLE8:	anyone know who is winning in the ncaa bball championship game?
MyKurt:	Jaime, what's new?  :-/
NLathy:	I'd rather talk about Tara.
MplsSk8r:	Mpls
Tesia:	Jenny, :-P

MyBrian:	tough bunch tonight
MHalv439:	Is there one this year?  If so, when and how would I get tickets?
RIVAPAT:	Arizona is up by 1 pt at halftime--second half is about to start.
MyKurt:	<--------------------feeling feisty
SkateJoy:	Did everyone hear that Tara is on Rosie tomorrow ?
MyBrian:	no more Tara, please
TTURTLE8:	anyone know who is winning in the ncaa bball championship game?
Tesia:	Since Laura isn't here, I can say "Go Arizona!!"  <EG>
SkateJoy:	Oops, sorry MyBrian :)
MyKurt:	<-------actually *defended* Tara tonight  :-P

SkateJoy:	lol ( Jaime )  I'm tellinnnnnn' !!!
NLathy:	Yes, I want to see that.  Barb I was puzzled to see Brian criticize Tara.
MplsSk8r:	Gophers are #1!  :-)
Tesia:	Why is it so bad to defend Tara, Jenny?
MyKurt:	I just usually don't.
Tesia:	Go ahead, Joy...
TTURTLE8:	this joint rocks!
MyBrian:	What did he say?
NLathy:	Tara doesn't need defending. Her skaing speaks for itself.
NLathy:	Brian said Tara's presentation marks should be 4.9s

SkateJoy:	I agree, NLathy...
MplsSk8r:	MH - there is one in MN if you are coming here I can get you the info
MyKurt:	NLathy, I defended her after reading that horrible Chicago Tribune article.  :-P
SkateJoy:	I don't see why everyone has just JUMPED on her this season....:-/
MyBrian:	I didn't hear about that sorry
NLathy:	Ironic coming from someone who has often been criticized for his artistry.
MHalv439:	I am from iowa and would be able to go to minneapolis for it is I had more info
MyBrian:	Brian is usually nice about other skaters
NLathy:	I like Boitano but he would have lost the Gold in Calgary if presentation had been the tiebreaker.
NLathy:	I'll forgive him Barb:)

Tesia:	I'm sorry, but the anti-Tara feelings are just horrid,
MplsSk8r:	Oh the Iowa arena is terrible, come to MN!  (Remember IA, Jen?)
Tesia:	especially in the media.  If remarks like that were made
Tesia:	about a 14 year old in any other context besides sports,
Tesia:	the writers would be ran out of town.
MyBrian:	but he didn't
GoodyGa:	joy- I heard that also, and then I heard that she was not going to be on
RIVAPAT:	Does anyone know what pair teams, besides Meno & Sand, will be on TOC?
DellaG:	Sorry, all Brian fans, but Brian needs to learn to keep his mouth shut, since he is a
BUTTERL311:	where from in iowa?

MyKurt:	I don't think it's fair to say that Brian has no artistry.....  :-P
MplsSk8r:	Brasseur & Eisler will be there!
DellaG:	commentator for the network that televises the competition.  It shows a little lack of sen
MplsSk8r:	on the TOC
TTURTLE8:	anyone know who is winning in the ncaa bball championship game? arizona or kentucky?
NLathy:	I agree. She's the champ. Give her her due  or just leave it be.
MHalv439:	North liberty, right outside of iowa city
MyKurt:	Lloyd?????  :-PPPPPPP
DellaG:	sensetivity on his part.
BUTTERL311:	cedar falls

MyBrian:	Brian is a what?
TTURTLE8:	i like scott the best!
SkateJoy:	Really Goody ?  I just saw the post a minute ago....hadn't heard she might not be on...
MplsSk8r:	MH - Do you go to the TOC in Ames?
TTURTLE8:	actually tanya was quite a charater!
SkateJoy:	any idea why ?
NLathy:	I never said Brian had no artistry. But it seems odd for him to criticize someone else's.
MyKurt:	Brian is a commentator, she said.
TTURTLE8:	goody, i cant believe that either!
MHalv439:	No but i went to discover card tour in Moline

MyKurt:	Why would it be odd?
BUTTERL311:	i go to the quad cities...  how about you MH?
RIVAPAT:	I forgot Brasseur & Eisler--I was just curious to see what European Pair teams would be on
RIVAPAT:	the TOC.
MyBrian:	thanks
MyBrian:	she is a he
MplsSk8r:	The quad cities are cool!
MplsSk8r:	I'm sure Woetzel & Stoeur might be on the TOC...?
OnlineHost:	TTURTLE8 has left the room.
Tesia:	I'd assume that Woetzel & Steuer will be there for at least part of it.

RIVAPAT:	Arizona is up by 1 pt over Kentucky--second half is about ready to start.
MyKurt:	Brian has as much right to criticize artistry as any other skater.....I'm confused by all
MyKurt:	this.
GoodyGa:	Joy- I was watching today and they had the people that were going to be on tomorrow
MHalv439:	I had a great time, but I would have loved to have front row.  I had good seats though
NLathy:	Kurt said Brian's skating isn't that hard between the jumps. Boitano really hasn't been known for
SkateJoy:	ahhhh...thanks for the info. Goody :)
BUTTERL311:	i don't think TOC stops anywhere in iowa... moline IL is the closest.
MyBrian:	Nat, your in trouble
NLathy:	much besides jumping. why would he criticize tara that way?

MplsSk8r:	We went to the Ames show two summers ago.  Awful, awful arena.
GoodyGa:	Tara was not on .. the only thing i thought was maybe it was a repeat - JOY
MHalv439:	Please tell me, mpls, where is that fundraiser and how would I get tickets
DellaG:	Brian has a right, when is not commentating during a competition.  But, when he speaks to
MplsSk8r:	The front row is like 50 feet off from the ice, up in the air!
MyKurt:	I'm done arguing about Brian tonight.  :-)
MyKurt:	What's the next topic?  :-)
MHalv439:	The Mark is a great arena
DellaG:	the press during a competition, that he is involved in, I think he is going too far.
SkateJoy:	That could be it...I haven't been watching much of Rosie lately, so I hadn't heard anything

MyBrian:	Nats in a mood tonight
NLathy:	Just  answering MyKurt Barb. Talking to MyBrian is a good way to get into trouble.:)
DellaG:	Wait until it is over, and he is somewhere else.
MplsSk8r:	The fundraiser is at Target Center the day of the show
Tesia:	Rosie?  Okay, so I'm behind... Tara'll be on tomorrow. :-)
MyBrian:	You better believe it
OnlineHost:	IrishPete1 has entered the room.
RIVAPAT:	Arizona 33, Kentucky 32
MyKurt:	::::::::::::::::::::giggling at Barb:::::::::::::::::::::::::
MHalv439:	Front row at the Mark is on the floor practically.  They are great seats

NLathy:	I'm sorry I meant talking to MyKurt is a good way to get into trouble:)
MyKurt:	Barb, you're as bad as I am when it comes to Brian.
MplsSk8r:	EM me (no IM) and I can EM you the address to write to.
NLathy:	You're never any trouble Barb.
MHalv439:	When is the show, mpls?
MyBrian:	and Kurt too:~)
MplsSk8r:	Jaime, are you really thinking of coming to MN?
GoodyGa:	Go Wildcats!
MyKurt:	::::::::::::grinning evilly at NLathy:::::::::::::: Only if you criticize Kurt.  ;-)
MplsSk8r:	The show here is Sat. 6/14 at 3pm

SkateJoy:	NLathy, I can attest to getting in trouble w/ MyKurt <G>
Tesia:	Yep, in fact, I'm almost definitely coming, Kel, if Jenny's invite is still open. :-)
MyBrian:	I'm big trouble usually
MyKurt:	Joy!  :-PPPPPPPPP
NLathy:	Or Grishuk&Platov
NLathy:	:)
MyKurt:	It's open, Jaime.  :-)
OnlineHost:	IrishPete1 has left the room.
MyBrian:	Even Gail chewed me out this week
MyKurt:	WIDE open!

SkateJoy:	::::::;giggle:::::;  couldn't resist, Jen :)
MHalv439:	And how do you get tickets to the preshow?  is it too late?
MplsSk8r:	woo hoo!  Big party!  My friend from NY may be coming in too!
Tesia:	Party! :-)
NLathy:	There's going to be a pro-am team competition on 4/27
MplsSk8r:	You need to send in $50, MH.
OnlineHost:	RIVAPAT has left the room.
MyBrian:	I live in the wrong part of the country
NLathy:	Pros vs Amateurs.
MplsSk8r:	And a pro-am on 4/11 in NC, too!

SkateJoy:	I know Kelly, and I'm going to miss it :(
MyKurt:	Yeah Kel, but Kurt's not there................  :-(
MyBrian:	I'm moving to San Francisco
NLathy:	Well, it takes place 4/11 it will air 4/27.:)
MplsSk8r:	oh that's terrible, Joy!!
NLathy:	Paul will be there.
MplsSk8r:	Oh I miss San Francisco...
DellaG:	What network?
MyKurt:	Barb's gonna put the moves on Brian!  GO BARB!  ;-)
MplsSk8r:	LOL!

SkateJoy:	I know, I'm sick about it, but wadda ya gonna do ?
NLathy:	So will Viktor and Rudy. Barb will want to see Viktor:)
MyBrian:	No No, for my daughter
MplsSk8r:	Why are you missing it??
MHalv439:	is is me, or does anyone else get annoyed by rosalyn sumners?
MplsSk8r:	Joy?
NLathy:	It will be on ABC 4 to 6 EST 4/27
SkateJoy:	Other plans and no $$$$  :(
DellaG:	Thanks.
GoodyGa:	Did anyone think that NBCs coverage of Mandy and Ingo's fall was  distasteful

DellaG:	Roz annoyed me.
MyKurt:	I'd take Roz any day over that Elfie chick.  :-PPPPPPPPPPPPPP
MyBrian:	I see him at every TOC and last time up close
NLathy:	Elfie was obnoxious. Skaters cut her off 3 times.
SkateJoy:	Yeah, Jen....but Roz still got on my nerves :(
MplsSk8r:	Yes, but IMO they really should have stopped skating after that!!
MHalv439:	Roz thinks shes the god of skaters, but she is not that great of a skater herself
NLathy:	3 different skaters cut her off.
MyKurt:	LOL....yeah NLathy, that was *priceless*!
MyBrian:	God, I almost got a hug from him but I lucked out

MHalv439:	Roz loves to pick apart her peers!
MplsSk8r:	hug from who?
NLathy:	Roz was a great skater 13 years ago.
MyBrian:	Viktor
DellaG:	I don't know, Roz's voice just annoys me.  Too loud, I guess.
Tesia:	Now, Roz is still a beautiful skater, regardless of what you
NLathy:	Roz is getting paid to pick apart her peers. Let's be fair.
Tesia:	think of her commentary. :-)
SkateJoy:	You know Elfie was getting on people's nerves......Even Kurt got "snippy" with her !!!!!
MplsSk8r:	I refuse to hug Brian with his pelt!  :-))  j/k

MyKurt:	<-----------staying OUT of the Roz debate tonight  ;-)
MHalv439:	I believe she was good  once, but she should be more tactful in her critiques
MplsSk8r:	<---------hugged by Viktor on 5/16/94
MyBrian:	His pelt?
MyKurt:	LOL Kel!
NLathy:	MyKurt. Always the diplomat.:)
MyKurt:	Well................not *always*..<G>
MHalv439:	I wont rip on roz, but she bugs me
SkateJoy:	Wanna bet, NLathy ?
SkateJoy:	:)

MyKurt:	:::::::::::::::glaring at Joy:::::::::::::::::::::::
MplsSk8r:	Oh, we've got this *nasty* picture of Brian with his chest hair sprouting out like trees
Tesia:	Well, who's more qualified to pick apart the skaters than a
Tesia:	fellow skaters?  Are we more qualified? :-)
MyKurt:	Watch it sis!
SkateJoy:	just kidding :):):):)
NLathy:	Nicole, Tara, and Michelle will be on the same team at the pro am.
MplsSk8r:	from Chicago two Junes ago
MyBrian:	come on what pelt?
MyKurt:	On his chest, Barb.  <G>

NLathy:	Roz, Caryn, and Jill will be on the pro team.
Tesia:	Guys, guys...need I remind you of Kimber's "body parts"
Tesia:	rule?   I think you're close to violating it.......<g>
GoodyGa:	when will the proam air on TV?
MHalv439:	Has anyone me roz?  Is she as annoying in person?
MplsSk8r:	body hair rule??
Tesia:	Body hair is a body part....:-)
MyBrian:	Drooling:~P''''''
SkateJoy:	lol
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Tesia:	I've heard that Roz is wonderfully nice in person....
MyKurt:	Ewwwwwwwwwwwwww.........change the subject!  ;-)
NLathy:	4/27 4 to 6 EST for the pro am comp Hershey's Challenge. It should be sweet:)
MplsSk8r:	Roz is very sweet in person, however I only met her for a brief 15 seconds, and didn't have
MplsSk8r:	to listen to commentary!
DellaG:	I guess for pro's and pro-am type competitions, picking apart a skater just grates at me.
GoodyGa:	I cant believe that they wont show it sooner
MyBrian:	pelt it to me pelt it to me
MplsSk8r:	Sorry, Jaime!
Skate Doc:	Roz is actually very nice in person.

MHalv439:	Her commentary seems harsh and whiny
MplsSk8r:	<--------sucking her thumb in the corner
Tesia:	Not a problem...just being the hostess...:-)
MyKurt:	ROFL!!!!!!!!!!!
SkateJoy:	lol
NLathy:	At least they are not waitng 3 months.
MplsSk8r:	LOL!!
MyKurt:	Kel, that was PRICELESS!!!!!!
MHalv439:	I admire anyone who can skate the way these champions do, though
MplsSk8r:	What was?

OnlineHost:	CASKM has entered the room.
NLathy:	Lloyd could have been nicer.
MplsSk8r:	I can skate like the champions...
MyKurt:	You sucking your thumb!
SkateJoy:	MH, I think of that every time *i* get out on the ice <g>
MplsSk8r:	I'm also the Queen of England
Tesia:	Don't get me started on Lloyd.....
MyBrian:	Lloyd was madddddd
MHalv439:	Of anyone you've met, who is the most different off the ice?
MplsSk8r:	I always suck my thumb.

NLathy:	Go for it Jaime.
DellaG:	Well, Liz, nice to see you on the boards.
MyKurt:	Lloyd = big baby
NLathy:	:)
GoodyGa:	I love lloyds antics
CASKM:	What is tonight's topic Jaime?  The convention?
MplsSk8r:	Ooooh, tough question MH...Jen care to take a stab at that?
MHalv439:	What did lloyd eisler say?
GoodyGa:	he is the dennis rodman of skating
NLathy:	Maybe, they should stop competing.

Tesia:	I admire the fact that he tells it like it is, but really, he crossed the line...
MyKurt:	Ugh.......that's a tough one Kel.
NLathy:	Lloyd said the ISU are jerks after the scores came up.
MyBrian:	He called the judges jerks
MplsSk8r:	Probably Scott H.  ONLY because he's so quiet off the ice...
Tesia:	Hi, Christie.... actually, we're just doing a free for all tonight. :-)
DellaG:	Telling it like it is, and calling judges jerks are two different things.
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MyKurt:	AMEN Della.
SkateJoy:	I'd have to agree with that Kelly....but then he was exhausted when I met him.....

NLathy:	"jerks" was unneccessary.
MplsSk8r:	yeah, and like Jen said, The ISU judges gave them the championships as amateurs!
MHalv439:	Has anyone ever been a penpal to any of the skaters?  If so who?
MplsSk8r:	True Joy, who wouldn't be exhausted on the road like they are!  :-P
MyKurt:	Yeah, the ISU judges are only jerks if they give them low scores.  <G>
CASKM:	I don't know why B & E thought the ISU judges would be kinder than the pro judges
Sk8ing4fun:	Nancy has writetn me a number of times!!
MplsSk8r:	"pen pal" - there's a term I haven't heard in a while!
MyBrian:	They should have done a different program
SkateJoy:	Yeah, Kelly - I don't see how they do it.....

NLathy:	Charlie Brown had a pencil pal.
MHalv439:	i thought the final four competition was biased toward the amateurs
MplsSk8r:	LOL!!!
DellaG:	Didn't B&E come in second?
BUTTERL311:	i think they rely too much on lifts than anything else.
NLathy:	ultimate four mHalv:)
MHalv439:	what does lol mean?
TFPeker:	I think B&E should've done Please Clarify
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MplsSk8r:	Oh no doubt.  They already knew who they'd let win ahead of time.  IMO, of course

NLathy:	laugh out loud
MyKurt:	Too many showy stunts, not enough "skating", if you ask me.
MyBrian:	laughing out loud
TFPeker:	Well, amatuers had more difficulty
SkateJoy:	Hey guys, what was the 2nd program that Jenny and Todd did ??  I kinda fell asleep...:)
MplsSk8r:	Now if Bechke & Petrov would have skated.....  :::::sigh::::::
MHalv439:	this is true
MyKurt:	::::::sighing with Kelly::::::::::
MplsSk8r:	It was from "The Secret Garden."  Beautiful!
MyBrian:	Very unuasual competition

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NLathy:	Bechke and Petrov have been great all season.
SkateJoy:	::::::sighing with Kelly and Jenny :::::::
MHalv439:	hey, becky are you still there?
MyBrian:	a lot of mishaps
DellaG:	B&E, in my opinion, are strickly show skaters now.  They can't compete with the eligibles
MyKurt:	Joy...........
MyKurt:	;-)
MplsSk8r:	Joy LOL!
SkateJoy:	:)

NLathy:	I liked the competition. I agree with you Della G
MplsSk8r:	B&P - grace and perfection on ice!
TFPeker:	Did anyone think that this program looked a little like The Man I love. It was also
SkateJoy:	Kell, I thought "Secret Garden" was the first program they did ....
TFPeker:	choreographed by Sandra Bezic
NLathy:	B&E can't compete with the better pro teams now.
MyKurt:	I *still* think that Todd isn't nearly as artistic as the other three men!
MHalv439:	goodnight everyone!  Talk to you next week!
NLathy:	at least not with Bechke&Petrov
DellaG:	Ah, artistry is in the eye of the beholder.

MyKurt:	Night MH!
SkateJoy:	Night :)
MyBrian:	But he's familiar with the rules
MplsSk8r:	I'm not sure Joy, I thought it was the long.  I could be wrong (poet & didn't know it)
NLathy:	He's much more technical My Kurt and not just with jumps.
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Tesia:	At the very least, Todd doesn't have the showmanship of the other three men, yet. :-)
NLathy:	I think Todd's artistry has improved.
MyKurt:	I know his jumps are stronger, but his footwork isn't as good as the other three........
SkateJoy:	:)  Thanks, Yeah I loved that program - I've been waiting for Sandra to do something forthem

NLathy:	Showmanshsip doesn't do much for me.
Tesia:	But he's getting there...:-)
MplsSk8r:	Todd's gonna work his little skatin' booty off at Worlds when he sees me & Jen in the crowd
MyKurt:	Wait a second........I *love* Todd's skating, guys.  Don't get me wrong.
GoodyGa:	Todd Reminds me a lot of Brian  B
DellaG:	But, if I see that program, one more time, I will scream.  - This is the moment.  Saw it
MplsSk8r:	oops sorry, said a body part there.
Tesia:	Showmanship isn't just playing to the audience, Nat-- it's
Tesia:	selling the program, no matter what it is. :-)
TFPeker:	Didn't she choreographed Nassaum Dorma?

DellaG:	Thursday, Friday, and Saturday....
NLathy:	Todd reminds me of Brian B too.
MyKurt:	::::::::::::giggling at Kel:::::::::::::::::::  He'd better!  ;-)
MplsSk8r:	<-------------sucking her other thumb in the corner
MyBrian:	Did you say Brian B?
NLathy:	Todd's short program at Worlds was great.
MyBrian:	In what way?
GoodyGa:	Yes!
SkateJoy:	Kel, you're nutso, Deary :)
MplsSk8r:	Brian Busschkov

TFPeker:	LOL
MyKurt:	Todd deserved FIRST in the short!  :-)
MyBrian:	That's better
GoodyGa:	tecnically
DellaG:	Sorry, Todd does not remind me of Brian Boitano, in any way shape or form.
CASKM:	I watched the mens shorts very closely.  Todd should have been in first
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DellaG:	Todd is Todd, Brian is Brian.
Pepper1621:	Hello everyone.
MplsSk8r:	where's Salt?

Pepper1621:	Saw that one coming.
MyKurt:	LOL!
TFPeker:	LOL
MplsSk8r:	Hee, only teasing.  :-)
SkateJoy:	he's in the other shaker, Kel :)
BUTTERL311:	i think the fact that he doesn't play some character kind of throws people off.  his own
MyKurt:	<--------------------------paprika
BUTTERL311:	personal style fits him well
MyBrian:	Yes, sigh, Brian is Brian:~)
SkateJoy:	lol

MplsSk8r:	AHHHH!  Joy!  Jen!  ROTFL!
MplsSk8r:	<-----------basil
Pepper1621:	Anyway, do you all sometimes read those phoney magazines like the Star?
MyKurt:	Joy = oregano
TFPeker:	not really
MplsSk8r:	Ooh, trash mags!
DellaG:	Never read those rags.
Pepper1621:	I know,
Tesia:	I try not to, Pepper..... though I'm occasionally sucked in. <g>
SkateJoy:	LOL!!!  ( how did you know ?!?!??!)

Pepper1621:	Well I saw one at the rack and it had this wack headline.
MHardy3023:	I read those trash only to do the crossword puzzles!
MyBrian:	any good gossip lately?
MyKurt:	I *KNOW* you, deary.  :-)
CASKM:	No I don't Pepper, although I do look at the cover while I am in the checkout line
MHardy3023:	Scott H was in Star and Globe of this week....
TFPeker:	Scott is going to marry his old girldfriend
SkateJoy:	( I AM part Italian, Jen :) )
Pepper1621:	"Cancer Stricken Skater Scott Hamilton To Wed"
Pepper1621:	Says he going to marry Karen Plage.

MyBrian:	Ya, right Marci
MyKurt:	Ugh!  :-P  What's the source on THAT one?
DellaG:	Oh, and when is the wedding to take place?
MyBrian:	Hey, Hi Marci, how you doing?
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NLathy:	The tabloids should leave Scott alone.
MplsSk8r:	Almost as tasteless as NBC running the "disclamer" on the Ultimate 4!
Pepper1621:	I know
BUTTERL311:	is she known for anything besides being an old flame?
Breaks007:	Are you folks talking of Scott Hamilton?

Pepper1621:	Yeah.
Breaks007:	How are his treatments going?
TFPeker:	Did anyone think Roz was on drugs? She said that B&E did ONLY ONE triple twist, ONE throw
MHardy3023:	Which tabloid said that he's marrying Karen?  I didn't see that at all!
NLathy:	Arizona is up 4 on kentucky with about 12 minutes left.
DellaG:	I heard she is the daughter of the man who sponsored Scott in his amateur days.
TFPeker:	unlike other pairs. Every other pair did also one throw and twist
MplsSk8r:	Did anyone see VH-! with Donny Osmond on Saturday?  He had Dorothy Hamill on!
NLathy:	make that two points up.:)
SkateJoy:	I can see Laura having a fit as we speak.....:-/

Tesia:	Did he??  I missed that!
MyBrian:	If it's true I'm happy for Scott
MplsSk8r:	Donny and this other guy dressed in a pink tutu and body suit and skated on a rink!
Tesia:	Quick, everyone, hide from Laura if she appears! <g>
OnlineHost:	Pepper1621 has left the room.
SkateJoy:	lol - Jaime :)
BUTTERL311:	i hate to ask, but is any part of this story slightly true?
MyBrian:	She probably read the mag. and is in morning
Tesia:	Which story?  I'm lost...:-)
NLathy:	What was Dorothy doing on VH1

MplsSk8r:	Donny hosts a 70s tribute show on VH1.
CASKM:	Is anyone watching the ESPN Worlds repeat?  They showed Vlacenko's free skate
SkateJoy:	BUTTER - I do recall hearing that Scott's long time girlfriend WAS named Karen.....
MHardy3023:	Star only said Karen flew to be by Scott's side for his treatments; nothing about wedings.
MyBrian:	I ment mourning, da!
BUTTERL311:	thanks Joy!!
SkateJoy:	:)
Breaks007:	Can we EMail Scott Hamilton??
DellaG:	Is ESPN with Peter doing commentary?
NLathy:	That sounds cool Dorothy on a 70s tribute I'd like to see that.

TFPeker:	The National Enquiter said the he's going to marry her
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MyKurt:	X Files theme on my television, Jaime.  :-)
MplsSk8r:	Heather!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Tesia:	Cool, Jen!! :-)
MHardy3023:	Haven't seen the Nat Enquirrer yet....
NLathy:	Is Donny going to marry Dorothy?
SkateJoy:	LOL!!
MplsSk8r:	LOL, NL!
TFPeker:	LOL

MyBrian:	And the Enquirer knows all:~)
CASKM:	Of course Peter is doing the commentary
HMSHAPIRO:	Hey Kel!!!
DellaG:	Very good!
MyKurt:	<----------------------------------LOST
Tesia:	Ah, yes, the 70's marriage made in heaven...:-)
OnlineHost:	Breaks007 has left the room.
SkateJoy:	and you're suprised, Jen ?
MplsSk8r:	oh scary, Jaime!  :-P
MHardy3023:	LOL!  I doubt it!  He's still married to that lady, debbie, right?

MyKurt:	I know.....wonders never cease.  :-P
MplsSk8r:	Yes, Donny is happily married with grown up kiddies
SkateJoy:	<G>
MyBrian:	who?
NLathy:	Or is Peter getting married? If Donnie and Dorothy get married. Let's go in bell bottoms:)
TFPeker:	LOL
MplsSk8r:	HA!!  :-P
MHardy3023:	Peter is already married; just had a baby last year.
SkateJoy:	lol
MplsSk8r:	What's new in NY, Heather?

CASKM:	Peter is already married
MyKurt:	Where the hell did Donny Osmond come from?  ::::::::looking at MplsSk8r::::::::::::::::
NLathy:	Whos's getting married?
HMSHAPIRO:	Well, it;s SNOWING!!!!!
MplsSk8r:	Didja get my E-mail?
MplsSk8r:	Yucky!
OnlineHost:	CDNSK8 has entered the room.
MyBrian:	Donny Osmand?
HMSHAPIRO:	yeah, I got your mail
Tesia:	Okay, folks... maybe it's time to quit with Donny...unless he's taken up skating. :-)

NLathy:	Dorothy was on a show with Donny.
NLathy:	on VH1
MyKurt:	LOL!
MplsSk8r:	Jen, he was on VH-1 on Saturday and he was in a tutu and skating on the ice!
MyKurt:	Good one, Jaime.
MplsSk8r:	Actually, Jaime, he does skate!!
CDNSK8:	Hello Everyone!
NLathy:	Didn't Donny wear purple skates?
SkateJoy:	HI :)
MyBrian:	Jenny did you get my e-mail?

MplsSk8r:	ROTFL!
DellaG:	They use to have skating on the Donnie and Marie show every couple of weeks.
MplsSk8r:	What didja find out as far as airfare, H?
MyKurt:	:::::::::::::::blushing:::::::::::::: Yeah Barb....I've been bad about answering mail lately
MyKurt:	:-(
HMSHAPIRO:	Not much yet
SkateJoy:	<-------Having "Donny and Marie" flashbacks......  :::::head spinning:::::
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MplsSk8r:	<----------a little bit country
NIKE138476:	hi room

NLathy:	How's Marie doing these days?:)
MyBrian:	I can wait for good news:~)))
DellaG:	A little bit rock and roll.
MyKurt:	<-------------a little bit rock and roll
CDNSK8:	Hey Jamie, are we talking about the convention this week?
MyKurt:	DAMN!  I was too slow!  :-(
MplsSk8r:	Beatcha to it, Jen!  :-(
MyBrian:	and a little bit country
NLathy:	Jimmy was the coolest.:)
NIKE138476:	age sex everyone

SkateJoy:	Smile everyone and show your big, pearly whites while you sing !!!!!!
DellaG:	Didn't use the fancy stuff.  Makes it easier.
Tesia:	Yeah, we were, kind of.... :-)  We're kind of doing what we want now.
MHardy3023:	Anyone read Kurt's book yet?
MplsSk8r:	Get lost!!
OnlineHost:	NIKE138476 has left the room.
Tesia:	NIKE138476, we don't do age/sex checks here.... :-)
Sk8ing4fun:	Kurt has a book?!!
MplsSk8r:	Joy, you're too funny!
SkateJoy:	Read it last spring MH...:)

TFPeker:	Boy, it worked
NLathy:	Has anyone read Rudy's book?
TFPeker:	Can someone review it?
SkateJoy:	:) Thanks Kell...
MHardy3023:	Yeah, he had a book...written in 1990/1991
HMSHAPIRO:	I read part of Rudy's book
GoodyGa:	Is anyone here knowledgeble about cancer treatment?
Sk8ing4fun:	oh- never saw it
MplsSk8r:	I hope to read Rudy's book shortly!
NLathy:	I like that documentary about Kurt--Life on The Edge.

MHardy3023:	I am knowledgablre about cancer treatment....most of it.
MyKurt:	Goody, does almost having to have it count?
NLathy:	How was the book HM?
MyKurt:	MHardy can field this one.
Tesia:	I know more about cancer treatment than I want to...:-P
MplsSk8r:	H, what did you think??
HMSHAPIRO:	So far, really good
SkateJoy:	That's a great doc. NLathy...got that one on tape :)
HMSHAPIRO:	I got all teary-eyed
MHardy3023:	What did you want to know about cancer Treatment.  I'll try my best without references here.

MplsSk8r:	Awwwwww...
MplsSk8r:	<-----handing a hanky to Heather
MyKurt:	Got teary eyed about what?
MyBrian:	aw, it will be ok
MplsSk8r:	Rudy's autobiography
NLathy:	I have it on tape. I felt sad for him Skate Joy. But I liked the way he kept it in perspective.
MyKurt:	Oh.
MyKurt:	;-)
HMSHAPIRO:	I started to read it that night after I met him
SkateJoy:	Yeah, he seems to be good at that, doesn't he ??? :)

NLathy:	Also, I never knew what an amazing jumper he was at that time.
TFPeker:	When was Life on the Edge made?
MplsSk8r:	Oh that is soooo cool, love that story!!  :-P
NLathy:	I didn't watch skating then.
NLathy:	It was made in 92
MplsSk8r:	Did ya post it in the "Meeting Skaters" folder yet???
SkateJoy:	Oh I know...that doc. displays that so well...I liked all the "behind the scenes" stuff....
NLathy:	After 92 Olympics and Worlds.
MyBrian:	yes, he's a good jumper
HMSHAPIRO:	No, I really should, though

MHardy3023:	Anyone see his videotape, JUMP?  It's great!
CDNSK8:	Does anyone know who I would contact to get a copy of Oksana's book donated for a fundraiser
NLathy:	Kurt is still a good jumper. But back then he could do just about anyjump he wanted to do at any time.
MplsSk8r:	You need to contact the publisher
MHardy3023:	I have Oksana's book....not autographed, though.
NLathy:	I've never seen jump.
GoodyGa:	I gues I was wondering what the average is for someone to have it and be cured.. I know it
SkateJoy:	Jaime, did we ever get around to watching Jump at Laura's ??
BUTTERL311:	her book should be in the bookstores
TFPeker:	his 91 long program is one of the most difficult. A quad, three triple-triple combos, triple

GoodyGa:	depends on the person though
TFPeker:	axels, footwork, etc.
HMSHAPIRO:	I just got caught up on the  message boards for the last month
Tesia:	I think we did, Joy, but we watched so much that it kind of runs together...<g>
HMSHAPIRO:	I haven't had time to check them regularly
NLathy:	Oksana's book is a children's book isn't it?
MplsSk8r:	Wow!
MHardy3023:	Yep, it depends onthe person....attitudes helps alot with cancer treatment, too.
CDNSK8:	How do I get in touch with the publisher?
MHardy3023:	yep, Oksana's book is a children's book.  Only about 70 pages, I think.

MplsSk8r:	Can Jen and I come visit Jaime in St. Louis??
SkateJoy:	Yeah, I think that's the one time I've ever OD'd on Kurt <g>
NLathy:	Kurt didn't do the quad at 91 Worlds did he?
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Tesia:	The door is open, Kel, as long as I live here. :-)
MplsSk8r:	Don't they have an address inside the book?
MHardy3023:	Carol, I'll email you w/the publisher name, ok!
SkateJoy:	I think he tried, NLathy, but it turned into a 3/3.....
NLathy:	I liked when Kurt did the loop as the second jump in his combo. And I like to watch his fast rotations

HMSHAPIRO:	Kel, I'm gonna see what tickets are laeft for the MAy 3rd  TOC in NJ
MplsSk8r:	I like riding to the top of the St. Louis Arch!
TFPeker:	at least he meant it on paper
MplsSk8r:	H, that sounds great!  Which one would you prefer?
Tesia:	I haven't been to the top of the Arch since grade school...:-)
CDNSK8:	Thanks Marci I'd appreciate it, but this is Mackenzie, not Carol.
SkateJoy:	His edge jumps are soooooo smooth, NLathy....I love to watch his Salchow !!!
NLathy:	I watched a tape of 87 Worlds and Kurt wasnt that good then. He really improved in 2 years.
MplsSk8r:	the 3rd or 4th?  Your b-day???  <g>
HMSHAPIRO:	definitely the Sat

MplsSk8r:	oh, cool!
HMSHAPIRO:	My b-day is the 4th, sun
MHardy3023:	Oh sorry, Mackenzie!
CDNSK8:	That'
NLathy:	I like Kurt's delayed salchow that is great. His axel is beautiful when he nails it too.
SkateJoy:	Oh man, I would love to see some pre "88 Kurt stuff......
CDNSK8:	OK!
TFPeker:	I like his delayed double axel
MplsSk8r:	woo hoo!  Celebration time!  <g>
NLathy:	Bowman looked better pre 88 than Kurt.

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TFPeker:	I have Bowman's Maria program. Gosh he was such a talented skater!
SkateJoy:	Too bad he didn't capitalize on it, NLathy :-/
MplsSk8r:	Jen are ya still there??
MyBrian:	Por Christopher, he was so cute then
MyKurt:	Did the topic change to Kurt while I left?  :-)
NLathy:	Bowman did two triple triples at 87 Worlds. Yeah, Skate Joy Bowman underachieved.
SkateJoy:	Kinda.....:)
MyKurt:	OOOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!  <BG>
MplsSk8r:	H, I'll bring you a b-day cake if I come out there!  <G>

NLathy:	Yes, My Kurt You missed it. I said a bunch of nice things about Kurt.
MyBrian:	Ya, we really talked about him so you couldn't see us Hee Hee
MplsSk8r:	Jen, were you taking a potie break?
Skate Doc:	Gotta go. Early day tomorrow. Nite.
SkateJoy:	lol
MplsSk8r:	Nite, Doc
TFPeker:	bye
MyKurt:	:-PPPPPPP  Kel, you're icky.  ;-)
NLathy:	You know I dont give compliments too easily:)
MyBrian:	Nite

MyKurt:	And no.
OnlineHost:	Skate Doc has left the room.
MplsSk8r:	My eyes are tired...
SkateJoy:	close them :)
HMSHAPIRO:	Kel, wont the cale get smushed on theplane ?
MyKurt:	I feel like watching "Serenade" and "Brickhouse" right now.....  :-)
NLathy:	Have you seen Life on the Edge My Kurt?
OnlineHost:	MHardy3023 has left the room.
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MyBrian:	My everything is tired

HMSHAPIRO:	I'm having trouble typing tonight :)
MyKurt:	Heather, don't you mean cake?
MyKurt:	<G>
MplsSk8r:	I'll strap the cake to the wing.
SkateJoy:	LOL
Rachthegr8:	cake, did i hear CAKE?
GoodyGa:	Hey- Tturtle in disguise!
TFPeker:	Well, gotta go, bye
GoodyGa:	Hi O great rachel!
MyBrian:	bye

MyKurt:	See ya TF. :-)
OnlineHost:	TFPeker has left the room.
NLathy:	I like Kurt's Nat King Cole number He really did that well this sesaon.
MplsSk8r:	I'll second that!
MyKurt:	"Serenade".......what an awesome number for Kurt.  :-)
SkateJoy:	I can't wait to see "Summertime" again after he's "polished" it up !!!!
MyBrian:	why did he leave part of it out in u-4
SkateJoy:	To fit ISU standards
MyKurt:	Probably too long or something.
Rachthegr8:	guys...i need to talk to you

MplsSk8r:	heh heh heh
CASKM:	There was a lot of debate about "Summertime" the last couple of weeks.  I think it is very
MyKurt:	KEL!
CASKM:	innovative
MyKurt:	That's NOT what I meant!  :-P]
MplsSk8r:	What is it, Rach?
SkateJoy:	I LOVED it CASKM, it "woke" me up :)
MyKurt:	Yeah CASKM, I joined in on that debate.  Ugh!
OnlineHost:	Slikid has entered the room.
MyBrian:	so talk Rach

MyKurt:	What's up Rach?
OnlineHost:	Icicle1111 has entered the room.
CASKM:	I know.  I quit reading the posts, they got so long
Tesia:	Which debate?  I'm lost again....::whine::
Icicle1111:	Hello all :-)
Tesia:	Hi! :-)
MyKurt:	Jaime, the debate in the Pro Comp folder.
SkateJoy:	Hi Ici :)
Slikid:	anyone here snowboard
MyBrian:	Hi ice

Rachthegr8:	I have loved scott ever since i was young, and i dont know what to do now that, you know
MplsSk8r:	I don't get the snake part...  LOL
Rachthegr8:	it is too painful to say
Tesia:	Ah.... one of the folder's I've been skipping...
SkateJoy:	I don't think Kurt does either, Kell :)
NLathy:	You skip folders Jaime?
OnlineHost:	Slikid has left the room.
CASKM:	It was in the mens folder somewhere.  Started to be a debate between Browning and Wylie fans
Icicle1111:	But they say that Scott's prognosis is really good :-)
Tesia:	Yeah, when I'm in a hurry... reality's been intruding lately.

MplsSk8r:	Rach???
NLathy:	Do you mean Browning and Boitano fans CASKM?
Rachthegr8:	Icic, thanks, but i know the truth, the sad sad truth, he is not going to make it, my mom
Rachthegr8:	told me
MyBrian:	That's a pleasant change usually it's BB and Kb
SkateJoy:	Gotta keep a positive attitude Rach....Scottie is :)
NLathy:	There's reality besides skating?
Rachthegr8:	i know, but it is so hard, i am depressed,,
SkateJoy:	lol...NLathy..
MyKurt:	LOL NLathy.....I've never seen it either.

CASKM:	No.  They kept talking about how all of Paul's programs are similar
Tesia:	Unfortunately, Nat...I gotta pay my bills somehow, and I don't skate. ;-)
SkateJoy:	If Scottie can do it, Rach, so can you
Rachthegr8:	I have nothing to live for anymore,
Icicle1111:	How does your Mom know all this?
NLathy:	Well, that I can understand. Maybe you can make some bucks off this convention you're dreamin up
MplsSk8r:	How does your mom know he won't make it???  Come on!
MyBrian:	Boitano and Browning fans never argue right jenny?
HMSHAPIRO:	I know of two people who had the same thing as Scott
HMSHAPIRO:	They are both fine now

SkateJoy:	Scott is finding LOTS to live for....so can you !!!
MplsSk8r:	That's like Urmanov and Stojko fans never arguing!!
MyKurt:	No offense Rach, but give me a break!  He's going to be fine!
Tesia:	I wish, Nat, but that's as likely as me making money off my writing. :-)
MyKurt:	Right Barb.  <G>
MplsSk8r:	Well said, Jen!
NLathy:	Everyone argues with Stojko and Urmanov fans:)
MyKurt:	Thanks.
CASKM:	Either you love Elvis or you don't.  Not much middle ground
Rachthegr8:	COL COL

NLathy:	Anythings possible MyKurt. Remember Kurt was a dreamer once too.:)
MplsSk8r:	go to bed
NLathy:	I don't love Elvis.
MyBrian:	I don't hate Elvis
NLathy:	particularly this season's program.
Rachthegr8:	my mom is an oncologist, she knows about that kind of stuff
CASKM:	Neither do I
NLathy:	I don't hate him either.
GGOm1:	I like Elvis okay.
NLathy:	So I guess I am somewhat in the middle on Elvis.

MyKurt:	Well, I know a lot about cancer, and his prognosis is good, so there!
CDNSK8:	Are you kidding NL, this season's program was awesome.
MyBrian:	I hear he's going to be in TOC
NLathy:	I like to watch his quad triple combo.
NLathy:	CDN It seemed like just rest periods between jumps.
Icicle1111:	I love Elvis, I love Kurt and I LOVE Alexei!!  :-)
MyKurt:	Besides, saying that you have nothing to live for if a celebrity dies is pretty sad.
MplsSk8r:	Elvis is only doing a limited number of TOC shows so he can prepare for Nagano.
CASKM:	I can appreciate Elvis' jumping ablility, but I don't see artistry
NLathy:	Outside the jumps there wasnt much there.

GGOm1:	Which Alexei, though?
Icicle1111:	Urmanov
MplsSk8r:	Exquisite taste,  Icicle!  :-D
NLathy:	His Bruce Lee program was his best.
CDNSK8:	Give him some time!
Icicle1111:	Thank you :-)
MyBrian:	I gotta go bye my firends
GGOm1:	I'm with you too Icicle,
Icicle1111:	bye MyBrian
Rachthegr8:	COL means cry outlous

Icicle1111:	outlous?
Rachthegr8:	outloud
Tesia:	Bye, Barb...:-)
MplsSk8r:	That's like me saying I have nothing to live for now that Alexei withdrew from Worlds!  Ugh
MplsSk8r:	Bye!
NLathy:	I like to watch Yagudin. He's got a lot of potential. He needs more stamina.
GGOm1:	although Yagudin's pretty good too.
MyKurt:	Bye Barb  :-)
CASKM:	I like Yagudin's exhibition program
SkateJoy:	bye Barb :)

MplsSk8r:	Yagudin was amazing!
GGOm1:	You could substitue Ilya for what you just said about Yagudin, Nat.
MyBrian:	P.S Jenny, I'll look for your e-mail, hint hint. bye
MplsSk8r:	and a cutie, too
MyKurt:	<G>  I'll send it!
MyBrian:	thanks
OnlineHost:	MyBrian has left the room.
MplsSk8r:	H are you having fun at work??
NLathy:	I prefer Kulik over Yagudin and Urmanov. GGOm1. You could say that about all the Russian men:)
MyKurt:	Yagudin?  ::::confused::::

NLathy:	It seems that way anyway.
Rachthegr8:	I am leaving to go to a psychiatric room where they can help me with my
Rachthegr8:	depression
HMSHAPIRO:	Yeah!
MplsSk8r:	Alexei Yagudin...the bronze medalist
Rachthegr8:	bye
CASKM:	Confused about what Jen?
SkateJoy:	bye - feel better....
Icicle1111:	Urmanov is a hunka hunka burnin' love :-) and Kulik is a liitle Russian doll with rosiecheek
Tesia:	Goodbye, Rachel...

MplsSk8r:	Is your man there?  <g>
GGOm1:	Well, it was pretty good that Urmanov threw in that triple axel/double toe at the end of his
MplsSk8r:	LOL, Icicle!
GGOm1:	CSF long program.
HMSHAPIRO:	No, he works during the day\
NLathy:	Todd should have won the short program over Alexei at Worlds
MplsSk8r:	Bummer...BTW, what airport is best to fly into??
CASKM:	Definitely
OnlineHost:	LZ4qlting1 has entered the room.
HMSHAPIRO:	But we're not dating anymore

NLathy:	Todd would have won had they placed him 1st in the short.
MplsSk8r:	Oh no!!
OnlineHost:	Rachthegr8 has left the room.
MyKurt:	Who WAS that???
CASKM:	Todd would have won if Elvis was still 4th.  He was cleaner than both Urmanov and Kulik
MplsSk8r:	yay, no more whining!
HMSHAPIRO:	LOL!
MyKurt:	Jeepers CREEPERS!
BUTTERL311:	hopefully it's an omen so he'll take nagano (i.e. boitano, orser)
GoodyGa:	Guys- Rachel(tturtle and Rachthegr8) is only 14.. she was exaggerating quite a bit..

HMSHAPIRO:	Oh, Kel, Newark
NLathy:	Elvis was placed properly in 4th. His presentation wasn't as good as the other 3. But I have a hunch
NLathy:	he would disagree with me:)
HMSHAPIRO:	I'll explain about theman in email
Icicle1111:	Both Natl's and Worlds were marked on what each person did on that day...no one got  the ...
MplsSk8r:	Cool, thanks!  EM me once you know if you're coming so we can get you a preshow invite
HMSHAPIRO:	Not a big deal
Icicle1111:	benifit of the doubt
MplsSk8r:	and about the man
SkateJoy:	brb

CASKM:	Elvis' technical marks were lower than Urmanov & Kulik and shouldn't have been.
MyKurt:	::::::::::::::::::::::::::::yawning::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
CASKM:	I agree about Elvis' artistry
MplsSk8r:	Jen, you need to get your invite $$ in, too.  (Yeah, after the big chunk o' $$ for Worlds)
NLathy:	Elvis's short program seemed to be an attempt to make him look like Orser. It didn't work.
MplsSk8r:	<------tickling Jen to wake her up
MyKurt:	<------------punching Kel
CDNSK8:	Explain NL!
MyKurt:	<G>
MplsSk8r:	WHAT?  Elvis attempting to look like Orser??

Tesia:	Invite $$?  Are you trying to leave me out again? :-)
MyKurt:	Uh oh.........Kel's riled now.  <G>
BUTTERL311:	too bad we didn't get to SEE it so we could judge for ourselves
HMSHAPIRO:	Kel, when do you need to know by?
NLathy:	Elvis's arm movements and costume were reminiscent of Brian O's 88 long.
MplsSk8r:	You too, Jaime!  You silly!
MyKurt:	Jaime, send yer money!  :-)  We'll NEVER leave you out!
Tesia:	Okay, cool... just being paranoid. :-)
NLathy:	Someone else watching with me thought the same thing.
MplsSk8r:	Should probably get the $$ in before the end of April/early May to be safe!

MyKurt:	I wish I could be a big Orser fan.  :-(
NLathy:	It makes sense considering the same person choreographed both programs.
CASKM:	Elvis' short program costume does look like Orser's old costumes
HMSHAPIRO:	Jaime's coming too?
CDNSK8:	Why aren't you My?
NLathy:	Why don't you like Orser MyKurt?
Tesia:	Yep, I'm going to Minneapolis...:-)
MplsSk8r:	I think she's staying with Jen
MyKurt:	I don't know........just doesn't "do" it for me.  I don't know why...
HMSHAPIRO:	I'll get it to you as soon as I find a good flight

SkateJoy:	Hey guys, anybody keeping tabs on the b-ball game ??
Tesia:	No, Joy... anyone know who won?  Just as an aside....
GoodyGa:	Has anyone here ever gotten TOS priority seats?
MplsSk8r:	Or we can all have a huge slumber fiesta and talk skating all night...boring, I know
GoodyGa:	I am JOy- Arizona is up by 1
Tesia:	::turning on the game::
MyKurt:	Skating is NEVER boring.  :-)
NLathy:	Watch the program's on tape you can see some similarities.
SkateJoy:	Jaime...good tunes, good friends and a good flood :)
SkateJoy:	thanks Goody :)

HMSHAPIRO:	I agree, Jen
Tesia:	What more can you ask for, Joy? :-)
GoodyGa:	welcome
Icicle1111:	Sk8ing can be boring... esp. now that it is on so often...
SkateJoy:	I can't think of anything, Jaime :)
MplsSk8r:	It's boring if you watch me skate!  ha!
GoodyGa:	I agree ICICLE
MyKurt:	THAT'S for sure, Kel!  :::::::::::::::::ducking::::::::::::::::::::
GGOm1:	It's not the skating, it's the repetition of the same skaters, same programs.
Tesia:	It's gotten to the point in the season where I'm ready for a

Tesia:	change, that's for sure...
MplsSk8r:	I can do outside/inside 3-turns now.  Woopie.
NLathy:	I don't watch the exhibitions. I prefer competitive skating.
MplsSk8r:	oops, that's BACKWARD 3-turns.
CDNSK8:	How long have you skated Mpls?
CASKM:	Classic Sports had 1988 Landover today.  Orser did The Lion Sleeps Tonight
Icicle1111:	It is so herd for the pros/ams to keep the public entertained... u can;t make a new prgm..
Icicle1111:	every week
SkateJoy:	I'm getting skating "burnout" early this year, it seems......:(
MplsSk8r:	Only about 2-1/2 years.  Do you skate?

HMSHAPIRO:	I still haven't learned back edges!
CDNSK8:	Yes
MyKurt:	AOL has ruined a few comps for me this year.  :-P
HMSHAPIRO:	I also haven't had a less in about a year!
MplsSk8r:	How long have you been skating?
GoodyGa:	Is there anyone here that is in college?
HMSHAPIRO:	Oops, lesson
CDNSK8:	12 years. I coach now.
Icicle1111:	Will be next year
NLathy:	How did AOL do that?

MplsSk8r:	When you come out here Heather, we'll get you back on the ice!  Jaime, too!
BUTTERL311:	yes, in my dorm room as we speak
Tesia:	Well, I'm kind of in college.... taking classes, anyway.
MyKurt:	I saw the results early.  :-(
Tesia:	Cool, gotta remember the skates...:-)
NLathy:	Arizona is up by 1 with 90 seconds left.
HMSHAPIRO:	Cool!
MplsSk8r:	Cool!  Wanna help me with my loop jump??  :-D
MyKurt:	Jaime, are we gonna go skating?
GoodyGa:	I was just wondering if there is anyone  college  age here...

HMSHAPIRO:	who, me?
GoodyGa:	thanks
MplsSk8r:	I take night classes
CDNSK8:	Oh, the loop!
Tesia:	Sure, why not?  You guys can see my pitiful waltz jump...:-)
NLathy:	My Kurt you could have avoided the results. That's what I did for Worlds Men's and Ladies Long.
HMSHAPIRO:	I'm way out of college!
BUTTERL311:	full time college student
Icicle1111:	how old r u GoodyGa?
SkateJoy:	the ones with the fuzzy, pink blade covers Jaime ??? :)  They're so cute !!!!

Tesia:	If I were still in school full time, I'd be a junior in college this year...:-)
Tesia:	:-P Joy..they're ugly...<g>
MyKurt:	NLathy, I didn't get that option.  Don't ask, it's a long story.......
HMSHAPIRO:	Can't be worse than mine, Jaime :)
SkateJoy:	<G>
Tesia:	I dunno, Heather, mine have holes and need to be washed, badly. :-)
MplsSk8r:	You want pitiful, see my sit spin sometime.  LOL!!
SkateJoy:	<------stuck with using rentals :-/
NLathy:	I won't ask. MyKurt.:)
GoodyGa:	18

MplsSk8r:	the "squat spin"
CDNSK8:	Where are you from Mpls?
MyKurt:	Terry's yelled at me many times over the waltz jump.......right Kel?  :-)
MplsSk8r:	Zimbabwe
CASKM:	Maybe I will learn how to skate someday...
MyKurt:	LOL!
SkateJoy:	lol
MplsSk8r:	Yes, that's for sure, Jen!  LOL!
SkateJoy:	So the Queen of England is now living in Zimbabwe ??????????
CDNSK8:	Ever been on the ice CASKM?

MplsSk8r:	Home of the '98 worlds
CASKM:	So are the plans still on for TOC in Minneapolis?
MyKurt:	I just realized it looked like I meant Terry Gannon.....<G>
NLathy:	Arizona is up 2 with 61 seconds left.
MplsSk8r:	HA!  Joy, the queen of memory!  :-PPPPP
CASKM:	Not since I was a very little kid
SkateJoy:	:::::;bowing deeply:::::::;
MplsSk8r:	Yes are you attending the TOC here?
MyKurt:	And the Queen of Procrastination?  ::::::::looking at Jaime::::::::::::::
SkateJoy:	Oh, guys - Laura is pulling the cats' hair out right now, I'm sure of it !!!!!

CDNSK8:	It's never too late to learn CASKM!
GGOm1:	Does anyone know who's going to be doing TOC?
CASKM:	Planning on it.  Jen and Jaime and I talked about it last week
Tesia:	No, no, no!  I'm the High Priestess of Procrastination!! :-)
MplsSk8r:	Wow!  We might as well have our own convention on 6/14!  :-)
SkateJoy:	Jaime, I MAY have dethroned you on a few occasions.......:)
CDNSK8:	6/14?
MyKurt:	High Priestess????  Kinda like the Temple of Doom?????  ::::::scared:::::::
Tesia:	Nah, Joy, don't think so.  Ask Laura. :-)
Tesia:	Kinda, Jenny. <EG>

MplsSk8r:	Jen, you should have guest starred on "Married With Children" tonight!
SkateJoy:	Uhhhhh....Laura would back me up on that....:)
MyKurt:	Huh??
MplsSk8r:	Talking about getting an Oscar for scoring a free goodie out of a store!  :-P
CASKM:	When I win the lottery I'll give DSC a call]
CASKM:	<g>
Tesia:	Okay, guys..... shall we talk skating again? :-)
SkateJoy:	skating ? what's skating ?????????
MplsSk8r:	Let's talk skydiving!
MyKurt:	Let's say more nice things about Kurt!  :-)

BUTTERL311:	overtime!!!
Icicle1111:	I thought this was the bowling forum??
CDNSK8:	So Jamie, what is the latest on the convention?
GoodyGa:	NOOOO
MplsSk8r:	Uh....um...isn't this the chatroom for dungeons and dragons?  huh huh
Tesia:	Not much on the convention right now... reality has intruded on all of us...:-)
MyKurt:	Reality Bites.
MplsSk8r:	Kurt is a very nice boy
SkateJoy:	LOL!!!!!!!!1
NLathy:	Has there been a convention before?

Icicle1111:	well.. goodnight all   :-)
MplsSk8r:	Heather, Dan won't be here in MN!  :-((
Tesia:	No, there hasn't.  We're pioneering. :-)
OnlineHost:	Icicle1111 has left the room.
SkateJoy:	Not to my knowledge...
HMSHAPIRO:	No?  why not
NLathy:	How adventurous:)
CASKM:	Is Dan doing any of the tour?  Will he be in Detroit?
MplsSk8r:	I dunno...he didn't say.  I asked if he'll be in NJ/NY...
HMSHAPIRO:	when did you hear from him?

MplsSk8r:	I would hope he'd be in Detroit!!!!!  :-)
NLathy:	Maybe Dan will be in MN for 98 Worlds:)
MplsSk8r:	I totally love Meno & Sand's new long program.
MplsSk8r:	<------trying to keep the skating discussion flowing
CASKM:	I want to see the mime program
Tesia:	Good news, Joy-- Abby and Chloe are surviving the basketball game. :-)
MplsSk8r:	OH yes, Dan will be here at Worlds....him and Todd!
CDNSK8:	Well, Nite All!!!
SkateJoy:	I love that program....would love to see it clean though.....
Tesia:	G'nite! :-)

NLathy:	I think it will be Mike and Todd.
MplsSk8r:	Nighty night!
CASKM:	Good night
SkateJoy:	Yeah !!!  Then Laura won't be sending me pics of bald kitties !!!!!
MplsSk8r:	I got an EM from him on Saturday.
OnlineHost:	CDNSK8 has left the room.
NLathy:	What do you all think about Mike Weiss?
MplsSk8r:	What's with these bald kitties??
SkateJoy:	I think he's great......loved his LP this year......
MplsSk8r:	MW = EGO (but mighty cute)

Tesia:	I like Mike... he's got some improvements to do, but he's cool...
SkateJoy:	Laura is going nutso over the UK game tonight.....
MplsSk8r:	sex on ice
MplsSk8r:	Can I say that??
CASKM:	It will be interesting to see a new long program next year
BUTTERL311:	has that masculine artistry about him... can't believe he's engaged to his choreographer
Tesia:	Sure, Kel...just don't take it any further. :-)
HMSHAPIRO:	Did I miss something?
MplsSk8r:	What didja miss?
NLathy:	Mike ought to focus less on being Macho. But he has a lot of talent. And he continues to improve.

HMSHAPIRO:	I don't know, all i saw was sex on ice :)
MplsSk8r:	HMMM good point
BUTTERL311:	with who?  mike?
OnlineHost:	Pairsk8 has entered the room.
MplsSk8r:	Oh talking about Michael Weiss.
SkateJoy:	Well, NLathy, maybe that's just the style he's most comfy with ....:)
Pairsk8:	hey room jr. pair competitor here
CASKM:	So what did Dan have to say Kel?  How is he taking Worlds?
MplsSk8r:	No, he *IS* that
NLathy:	He needs to branch out SkateJoy

MplsSk8r:	All he really says is "I'll be ok :) "  and he will.  He said that he will only work harder!
SkateJoy:	Yeah, I guess....it just didn't annoy me that much...I could still enjoy the programs...:)
MplsSk8r:	He's such a fighter.  He'll fight for a spot on the World Team in '98.
NLathy:	I think he would have a better presentation if he tried something different.
MplsSk8r:	who?
Tesia:	I was partial to Mike's short program this year...
SkateJoy:	What would you like to see him tackle ??
BUTTERL311:	i don't think he'll be doing any tragic hero soon like our international friends
CASKM:	I am sure Dan will come back fighting
MplsSk8r:	How about "Moon River"

NLathy:	How about classical?
MplsSk8r:	LOL of course
SkateJoy:	I could see that :)
NLathy:	Something besides Santana.
SkateJoy:	He has good line for that....
MplsSk8r:	perhaps he could skate to Madonna
CASKM:	LOL
HMSHAPIRO:	NO MADONNA
BUTTERL311:	with oksana
NLathy:	He could skate to Malaguena:)

GGOm1:	if he skated to Madonna, would he dye his hair too?
MplsSk8r:	Aw Heather!  :-)
SkateJoy:	EEK. No Malaguena !!!!!!!!!
Pairsk8:	weiss skated to the same thing last year. his long had a different slow this year though
HMSHAPIRO:	how about AEROSMITH :)
Tesia:	How 'bout Carmen?  Or Firebird? <g>
MplsSk8r:	Eww, nasty.  A blond Michael Weiss
GoodyGa:	Dan will be the Arizona of bbal- NO MADONNA
CASKM:	NOOOO!!!  I have hard Malaguenia enough for a lifetime.
SkateJoy:	I think G&P have cornered that market on Madonna programs, thank you very much :(

MplsSk8r:	Did AZ win??
NLathy:	No more hard rock for Mike. Time to branch out.
Tesia:	Nope, they're in OT...
MplsSk8r:	LOL, Joy!
BUTTERL311:	no we're still in overtime
NLathy:	What about Scott Davis. Do you think he can come back?
GoodyGa:	They WILL Win
HMSHAPIRO:	I can't listen to Santana anymore
SkateJoy:	:)
MplsSk8r:	I hope AZ beats Kentucky, since KY beat OUR GOPHERS yesterday!  Phooey!

GoodyGa:	I miss Scott Davis.. he was sooo good
Tesia:	Scott is doubtful, IMO....
OnlineHost:	MargeR1 has entered the room.
Pairsk8:	scott is done.
Tesia:	Hi, Marge! :-)
SkateJoy:	I miss Scott too...I keep crossing my fingers for him every season......
CASKM:	Hi Marge.  What's new?
BUTTERL311:	do you think he'll improve with galena over kathy?
NLathy:	It doesn't look to good for Scott.
MplsSk8r:	Poor Scott Davis.  He seemed to have really improved this past season.  What happened?

Pairsk8:	i agree
HMSHAPIRO:	I haven't heard from Dan yet
SkateJoy:	It looks like his nerves still get the better of him......
MplsSk8r:	Did he read your message yet?
HMSHAPIRO:	I don't know
NLathy:	He still makes too many mistakes on his jumps those do him in. Seems to be nerves.
BUTTERL311:	or his endurance in the long...
CASKM:	I though Scott was a lot better at Nationals this year than the last few
HMSHAPIRO:	It was right before worlds, hope he doesn't get upset reading it :(
MplsSk8r:	I sent him another yesterday, he read but didn't reply yet.  He's backlogged, I think.

GoodyGa:	I think he was at his prime when he beat Brian
SkateJoy:	The endurance problem IMO, is training like the Russians do...just the jumps....no content..
NLathy:	Arizona is up 5 with 2 minutes left.
Tesia:	I agree, Joy....
NLathy:	It's down to 3 now.
MplsSk8r:	My eyes are killing me.  I'm gonna call it a night.
SkateJoy:	That totally baffles me, why they do that....
Tesia:	G'nite, Kel! :-)
BUTTERL311:	good point Joy... he needs to do like the DSC skaters do--do through the WHOLE thing
SkateJoy:	Night Kelly !!!!!  :)

MyKurt:	G'night Kel!  :-)  I'll TTYT!
MplsSk8r:	Heather, EM me at work!  I need something to do at work!
OnlineHost:	SoulzMate has entered the room.
MplsSk8r:	Yes, TTYT I'm sure, Jen!  CM!
Tesia:	Hi, Kimber!! :-)
MyKurt:	Kimber!!!!!!!  :-D
SoulzMate:	Hi all.  :)
HMSHAPIRO:	OK  Kel, it will be waiting for you
NLathy:	I think the Russians want to get all the individual parts of the program down well. But they don't
MplsSk8r:	Good night, Kimber!  Didja pop yet?

SoulzMate:	<----still very pregnant, so don't ask!  :D
GoodyGa:	Hi Kimber!
NLathy:	work enough on doing the whole thing together.
MyKurt:	GEEZ Kel!
SkateJoy:	Kimber !!!!!!!!  :)
MplsSk8r:	Just kidding.  I'm tired!
MyKurt:	::::::::::::::giggling madly:::::::::::::::
SoulzMate:	No offense, Kel.  :)
MplsSk8r:	That's ok...just want you to have that baby!  :-P
SoulzMate:	What's the subject tonight, kids?

MplsSk8r:	Good night everyone!  See ya next week!
CASKM:	We are just a little crazy tonite Kimber
CASKM:	Good night Kel
SkateJoy:	NIght Kell :)
SoulzMate:	Nite, Kel.   :)
MyKurt:	Subject seems to be basketball.  :-/
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Tesia:	Well, we were just talking about Scott Davis... what do you
Tesia:	think his chances of making the World team again are?
SoulzMate:	Hmmmm....basketball.  Well, don't you feel that Shaquille O'Neil shouldn't be allowed to play?  After

SoulzMate:	all, his height gives him an UNFAIR ADVANTAGE!
NLathy:	I say it will be Todd and Mike on the World and Olympic team.
Tesia:	:-)
MyKurt:	<---------------out of her league in basketball chat  :-P
NLathy:	Arizona is up 4 with 45 seconds left.
BUTTERL311:	how many triple/triples does dan have??
Pairsk8:	what do you think of jason and kyoko
SoulzMate:	Jen, that was just me making fun of that horrible columnist from the Times of London.
GoodyGa:	LOL...  Arizona is going to take it all!   I hope that Scott makes aly team.. mike still has
GoodyGa:	time

MyKurt:	Ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh.................<G>
CASKM:	I am betting on Scott Davis to get it back together.  Todd and Scott in 98
NLathy:	Dan is supposed to be able to do a triple ax triple loop combo. But I've never seen it.
Tesia:	The articles about Tara have been horrid...like I said, if
Tesia:	those comments were made about a 14 year old in any
Tesia:	other context, the writer would be in loads of trouble....
MyKurt:	I would *croak* if something happened to Todd next year.  :-(
SoulzMate:	My sentimental faves would be Todd and Scott.  Scott could hang around another four years, tho!
CASKM:	Of course Kimber knows how well I pick the winners.
SoulzMate:	CAS, you didn't do the worst at the contest.  :)

NLathy:	I don't think Scott will hang around 4 more years if he misses the team again.
Tesia:	Oh, I'm just as good at the contests. :-)
GoodyGa:	Wait.. isnt there a chance that we can qualify one more man in some sort of competittion?
MyKurt:	Is Laura joining us tonight or what?  :-(
Tesia:	Laura's obsessing over Kentucky tonight.:-)
SkateJoy:	she's watching the game
SoulzMate:	Jen, no.
NLathy:	No, I think that competition is only for countries with no skaters.
SoulzMate:	Jen meaning Goody, not MyKurt.
MyKurt:	::::::::::::::::::::shaking head sorrowfully:::::::::::::::::::::::::

SkateJoy:	I talked to her earlier...be glad she's not on here and watching the game :)
CASKM:	Close to the bottom Kimber
GoodyGa:	Thanks, I was confused about that one!
SoulzMate:	CAS, it's all for fun.  BPhil kind of blew everyone away.  :)
CASKM:	I saw someone got just one.  I thought I was in the running for last with only 5
SoulzMate:	Funny......because BPhil did just awful for the Nat's contest.  I guess Worlds is more her thing.
Tesia:	I only had 5, too, Christie, but I didn't count. :-)
NLathy:	Nat's contest worked out beter for me:)
MyKurt:	I had zero.  <G>
SoulzMate:	There was one person who didn't get any of them right.  Poor thing!

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SoulzMate:	Whoops....make that two poor things.  <g>
MyKurt:	LOL!
MyKurt:	Well, I didn't enter the contest.................  ;-)
SoulzMate:	Jaime always, for some reason, sucks at these contests.  It's become a "thing."  :D
Tesia:	That would explain it, Jen....:-)
CASKM:	I did best on Skate America
SoulzMate:	This one was one of her best!
Tesia:	I'm just not psychic...what can I say? :-)
MyKurt:	Kimber, can I ask you something personal (sort of)?

SoulzMate:	Nat, did you ever tell anyone what you won?  I heard it was cool.
Tesia:	What did you  win, Nat??
SoulzMate:	Sure....you can ask, Jen.  :)
CASKM:	Maybe I should try to win last place next time :)
MyKurt:	How old are you?  :-)
SoulzMate:	I'm 28 yrs old.
SkateJoy:	me too, Kimber :)
MyKurt:	Okay.  Just curious.  :-)
NLathy:	I got a Nationals media guide and a copy of Skating magazine. They are cool.
CASKM:	Another young one

SoulzMate:	Okay....I'm curious....how old did you think I was?  :D
BUTTERL311:	i figured right---after you said you were 7 while watching dorothy
SoulzMate:	When is your b-day, Joy?
NLathy:	There may have been something else, but I can't remember.
MyKurt:	I thought, early thirties, from the way you "mother" all of us.  <G>
SoulzMate:	Nat, I've been trying to get my hands on one of those media guides forever.  <g>
NLathy:	I get a lot of mileage out of the media guide because of the info on past olympics worlds and national
SoulzMate:	You were close, then, Jen.  :)
NLathy:	And I got one in my first contest imagine that:)
MyKurt:	<-----------------------getting "kitty kisses"  :-)

NLathy:	The Worlds contest didn't go so well.
SoulzMate:	Nat, you did pretty well in the Worlds Contest, too.
Tesia:	How are our contests looking to the Grandstand, Kimber?
NLathy:	I only picked one place correctly in ladies and mens
BUTTERL311:	arizona has it pretty much wrapped up--if anyone cares
SoulzMate:	Jaime, considering that people had no earthly idea what they were competing for, the Grandstand was
SoulzMate:	pretty impressed.
NLathy:	It's not too hard to pick Ice Dancing Kimber:)
CASKM:	I had zero in the mens
Tesia:	:-)  Cool...

NLathy:	I had two in the pairs.
SoulzMate:	Ladies and Mens were rough for everyone.
MyKurt:	Well folks......  :::::::looking longingly at my bed::::::::::
Tesia:	Ladies and Men were...interesting...:-)
Tesia:	G'nite, Jenny, talk at ya later...:-)
MyKurt:	I'm outta here.  :-)
HMSHAPIRO:	Bye, Jen!
CASKM:	Good night Jen.  Let me know when you have info on $$ for TOC
GoodyGa:	NIte!
SoulzMate:	Nite Jen!

NLathy:	I picked Chen Lu to finish 3rd that didn't quite work out.
Tesia:	Send me your address so I can send you $$, Jen...:-)
MyKurt:	Will do!  Nite all!  :0(
MyKurt:	:-)  Sorry.  <G>
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SoulzMate:	Around four or five people picked Tara to win Worlds.  I was impressed.
BUTTERL311:	people probably picked who they THOUGHT would win versus who they WISHED would win
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Tesia:	Make up yer mind, Joy!
SkateJoy:	Sorry :)
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SkateJoy:	Im's all over the place....EEK
Tesia:	Hi, Laura.........:-)
SoulzMate:	If *I* were allowed to enter, I would enter a different entry for all five of my screennames and
Laurel 94:	<--Laura, under a new identity ;)
NLathy:	Yeah, I also won a program from Nationals for the Nationals contest.
SoulzMate:	have a major upset in each event under each screenname to cover my bets.  <g>

Tesia:	Giving people ideas, Kimber? :-)
NLathy:	Arizona won.
SkateJoy:	btw, Kimber, My b-day is May 15th :)  ( missed that before, sorry )
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SoulzMate:	Drumming up a little business, Jaime.  ;D
Laurel 94:	Hi guys
Tesia:	Ah...:-)
SoulzMate:	You are older than me, Joy.  I'm Nov 19.  :)
NLathy:	Kentucky and Michelle Kwan both went down. Tough year for defending champs.
CASKM:	Don't you have enough entries to score as it is Kimber?

SkateJoy:	Ahhhhh.....I guess I can't call you "mom" anymore, huh ??  <G>
SoulzMate:	CAS, this time was a little scary, because I am so close to giving birth, but it really is fun to do.
SkateJoy:	Sorry about KY Laura :(
GoodyGa:	ARIZONA won... for all who are interested!
SkateJoy:	thanks for keeping us update Goody :)
SkateJoy:	updated
Laurel 94:	That's okay :)   The boys in BLUE still had a good year :)
CASKM:	You must have had about 60 for Worlds
SoulzMate:	Joy, you can call me "Mom," but I get to call you "Grandma."  :D     :::ducking:::
SoulzMate:	63, I believe!  :D

Laurel 94:	LOL!!
SkateJoy:	LOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  Alright now !!!!!!!!!!!
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SkateJoy:	Kimber, that was low, Deary :)
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Laurel 94:	But you'll live, Joy ;)
SoulzMate:	I'm just glad no teams from New York were involved.  I've barely gotten over the Yankee win.
SoulzMate:	{{{Joy}}}

CKepp:	Kimber, what was with that post insulting Michelle by comparing her style to Nancy's.
SkateJoy:	:::::;sigh:::::Yeah, Laura....:)
SkateJoy:	:)
SoulzMate:	That was a compliment, CK.  :D
HMSHAPIRO:	None of the NY teams were good enough this year :(
CKepp:	Michelle is much better than Nancy. (I thought Michelle was better in 94 too, (smile)
SoulzMate:	HM, are you from "DaCity?"
CASKM:	I haven't been keeping up with hoops this year so I don't know how far Michigan got
HMSHAPIRO:	Just outside
SoulzMate:	I'm in Queens, near the LI border.

CKepp:	Michigan won the NIT, I think.
NLathy:	CKepp you probably liked Tara better than Nancy too in 94<g>
HMSHAPIRO:	I'm in Rockland, right across the Hudson River
SoulzMate:	LOL......good one, Nat.  CK, I can honestly see some similarities between Michelle and Nancy.  The
SoulzMate:	extension and the attention to detail that they both have.
CKepp:	94= I ranked Tonya, Michelle, Nicole, Elaine, and Tonia K. above Nancy.  Tara was still
HMSHAPIRO:	My school was crushed in the NIT
SoulzMate:	They aren't carbon copies, but there is a similarity.
CKepp:	a junior, maybe even novice then.
NLathy:	Michelle's spiral is better than Nancy's. Michelle doesn't have to hold her leg.

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SoulzMate:	HM, I'm not familiar with the area, but I've only been here for 11 months.  :)
GoodyGa:	Hi, sheees back@
Tesia:	I think Michelle has more musicality than Nancy.... but
Tesia:	there are some stylistic similarities...
SkateJoy:	I agree Jaime :)
HMSHAPIRO:	I'm north of the city
SoulzMate:	CK, unfortanately, NK didn't compete at the 94 Nats, so the world will never know.  :)
SkateJoy:	They're both have very clean lines....
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SoulzMate:	HM, the Hudson is definitely much prettier up there.  :)
CKepp:	I personally believe Tonya would have won anyway, but I like huge jumps and good spins
CKepp:	better than spirals.
HMSHAPIRO:	On the other side of Manhattan from LI
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HMSHAPIRO:	Yeah it's very nice here
SoulzMate:	Well, except for Midori Ito, I don't think anyone had larger jumps than Tonya.
HMSHAPIRO:	Is it still snowing in NY?
SoulzMate:	HM, we took the Metro North up to Wappingers Falls last summer...lovely trip.
CASKM:	Yea.  If Tonya could just land them regularly.

SoulzMate:	And the snow has stopped for the moment.  :)
HMSHAPIRO:	Never been there
HMSHAPIRO:	Cool, I have to drive home from work now
SoulzMate:	Drive safely  :)
HMSHAPIRO:	see you all next week
HMSHAPIRO:	BYe!
Tesia:	G'nite, Heather...:-)
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CASKM:	Good night Heather
SkateJoy:	Night HM :)

SoulzMate:	And I'm monopolizing the conversation.....someone else say something!
Laurel 94:	Hey guys, I'm going to get off of here and get to bed :)
CKepp:	I remember Nancy taking quite a few falls, too, but Nancy never lost points for them.
Tesia:	G'nite, Laura...:-)
SkateJoy:	Night Laura !!  :)
SoulzMate:	NK lost points technically, but always made up for it artistically, CK.  :)
Laurel 94:	'Night Jaime and Joy
SoulzMate:	Nite Laura!
Laurel 94:	G'night Kimber :)
CKepp:	Holding your leg up as high as it will go is not artistry.

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SkateJoy:	<G> CK
SoulzMate:	CK......I think she had a little bit more than that going for her, but you obviously disagree, so
SoulzMate:	what can I say to change your mind?  :)
CKepp:	I also think she should have been penalized for lack of speed.  Even JoAnne Carter was
CKepp:	faster.
SoulzMate:	I've seen her skate live.....she gets around the rink alright.  :)
SoulzMate:	Ooooooh, Jaime?  Where for art thou?
Tesia:	I'm here... almost asleep, but here. Sorry...:-)
Tesia:	Been a long day...:-)

SoulzMate:	That boring, hey?  :D
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Tesia:	Work was boring... :-)  It just spilled over.
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CASKM:	I had today off.  It's going to be hard to get up in the morning
SoulzMate:	I'll leave it to you to finish up....I've got to go see what kind of shape the boards are in.  :)
Tesia:	G'nite, Kimber...have a good one...:-)
SoulzMate:	Nite all!  :)
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NLathy:	Clear up the damage Kimber.

NLathy:	:)
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Tesia:	Yep, we're about finished here, anyway, by my clock.... if
Tesia:	anyone has any topic suggestions, please, post them in
Tesia:	the folder or write me!
Tesia:	At any rate, I'm off to bed... see you all next week! :-)
NLathy:	Bye Jamie:)
SkateJoy:	G'night everyone :)
GoodyGa:	Bye Tesia
CASKM:	Good night Jaime

GoodyGa:	Bye AlL!
Tesia:	'nite, Nat, Joy, Jen....everyone...:-)
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