MyKurt:	S'okay, I'm slow, but I get there eventually........<G>
Tesia:	Hi, Lisa! :-)
ChixLittle:	Hey Jaime...are you our moderator for this evening??
Tesia:	For now, anyway... our Fearless Leader hasn't contacted me yet. <g>
MyKurt:	I'd like to see Weiss win, but I think ole Todd's gonna get the title
this year....
SS8TOR:	me too
ChixLittle:	Subject is....Nationals Speculations???
GoodyGa:	I think that Weiss still needs to mature a bit!
Tesia:	Yep, "Nationals Preview"... have at it, everyone! :-)
ChixLittle:	<---hoping to see Scott Davis become "spin king" again.  Sigh.
Not too hopeful, though.
DellaG:	One never knows what will happen.  A mistake or two in the short, and
all bets are off.
SS8TOR:	Someone I work with saw him 2 weeks ago in Conn. Said he looked great
- didn't see many jump
MyKurt:	What's up with Scott?  Does he still have the vertigo?
ChixLittle:	Do you see Todd yesterday in the Japan Open....he bombed!!!
Tesia:	Yeah...weren't we predicting a shoo-in for Todd this time last year?
:-)
DellaG:	You never get rid of vertigo.  You just try to keep it under control.
SS8TOR:	wow I've never seen Todd look so bad
MyKurt:	:-(   Bummer.
MyKurt:	I still think Todd's going to be great at Nationals, tho....
SS8TOR:	i thought he just pushed a button and did it!
ChixLittle:	Well, the Japan Open was over a month ago...hopefully, Todd's got
it back together again.
DellaG:	Was that when Todd was injured?
Tesia:	I'm looking forward to an excellent competition in men's.....
Tesia:	how many guys are capable of medalling?
ChixLittle:	Well, it was about a month after the NGK...which was the
competition he pulled out of.
SS8TOR:	any of them!!
MyKurt:	Medaling in Nationals or Worlds?
Tesia:	Nationals....
MyKurt:	Hopefully three........................<g>
ChixLittle:	Hollender, Davis, Weiss, Eldrege...and not too many others.
Tesia:	We've got Todd, Mike, Scott, Dan.... if they put together
Tesia:	good performances, Aren, Shep Clark, Michael Chack...
DellaG:	Mike, as you said, if he can keep it together.  Who did they write
about in today's USA
SS8TOR:	I was surprised to see Aren Nielsen still competing
DellaG:	Today, can't remember.
DellaG:	Was that Shep Clark?
ChixLittle:	if the top four skate well, the others haven't a chance...if they
don't...well, I'm...
ChixLittle:	keeping my money in my pocket.
Tesia:	I was, too...but I'm *dying* to see his new long program!
'Riverdance'...:-)
ChixLittle:	Shep is skating to Riverdance?????
Tesia:	No, Aren is...
SS8TOR:	can his feet move as fast as those dancers!!
ChixLittle:	Hmm...I may just have to root for him for choice of music alone!
<g>
SS8TOR:	]me too!
OnlineHost:	MyBrian has entered the room.
Tesia:	Probably not, but those dancers are *unbelievable*....<g>
Tesia:	Evening, MyBrian!  The topic is "Nationals Preview"....
SS8TOR:	how old is Aren?
ChixLittle:	Unbelievable is right!  I tried doing that...I was huffing and
puffing in about 3 minutes!
Tesia:	Aren's in his late twenties, I think...
GoodyGa:	I cant wait to see Bobek.... Does anyone know how her practices have
been gong?
Tesia:	I haven't heard anything about her, Jen.... I wonder.
OnlineHost:	Vin3809 has entered the room.
DellaG:	She seems to be keeping a low profile for this year's Nationals.
(Bobek)
MyBrian:	I heard that Brian Boitano was doing the commentary, is that right?
ChixLittle:	Ah Nicole...she looked great at the Japan Open..too bad she
didn't skate great.
SS8TOR:	Did anyone else think she looked much thinner in the Japan telecast?
Tesia:	He did last year....
DellaG:	Brian does the men's.
MyKurt:	<G>
ChixLittle:	Yes...and she finally ditched whatever tanning salon she was
going to!  Thank god!
MyKurt:	I loved Brian's commentating last year!
Tesia:	I didn't watch the Japanese Open.... tried to tape it, but the
Tesia:	VCR didn't cooperate. :-P
SS8TOR:	LOL
MyBrian:	Great, I just saw him last night
MyKurt:	Bummer Tesia, it was pretty good too...........<G>
ChixLittle:	Brian was not very enlightening last year...I hope he talks more
this year.
DellaG:	I believe the second part of the Honda Prelude is on tomorrow night.
MyBrian:	When is it on tv?
Tesia:	Sorry, but when skating and "The X-Files" collide, unless
Tesia:	Kurt's in it, Mulder and Scully win out every time. <g>
OnlineHost:	Vin3809 has left the room.
MyKurt:	LOL
MyKurt:	Naw, really Tess?
Tesia:	::blinking innocently:: Of course...
ChixLittle:	Jaime...your x-files are on Tuesday...not Sunday?
MyKurt:	;-)
SS8TOR:	Jaime - have you heard that Landover is in the new arena and may be 2
nights next year?
SS8TOR:	sorry - didn't mean to get off the subject
Tesia:	No, the first part was on last night... against the X-Files...
DellaG:	On tomorrow @ 8:00 pm ET
GoodyGa:	Where is landover anyway?
Tesia:	I heard... oh, darn, I'll have to stay there longer. <G>
GoodyGa:	next year
MyKurt:	Didn't Landover get broadcasted over two nights this year anyways?
DellaG:	Landover is in Maryland, right outside Washington, D.C.
MyBrian:	When is the men's on?
Carat4:	If I have something to say that's not about nationals, can I still
say it? kinda new here...
ChixLittle:	It's on at 5:05 pacific time on TBS.
SS8TOR:	Yea!
Tesia:	Go ahead... I'll play moderator in a minute...
Tesia:	:-)
MyBrian:	Tomorrow?
MyKurt:	Go for it, Carat!
GoodyGa:	Della- I meant next year.. sorry if I was not clear.. I live in MD
Carat4:	YAY, I met Kurt yesterday!
MyKurt:	WTG Carat!!!!!!!!!!!!
DellaG:	It may be in the new D.C. arena, but no word yet.
ChixLittle:	MyBrian...no...the long programs from Japan Open.
Tesia:	Cool, Carat! :-)
MyKurt:	Isn't he the SWEETEST?
Carat4:	I was shaking SO BAD
Carat4:	Yes he was very very nice!
Tesia:	But, now, sorry, but we should stay on topic... we can do
Tesia:	general chat in the second hour, 'kay? :-)
MyKurt:	But he makes you feel so at ease right away, huh?  :-)
MyBrian:	Ok, so when is Brian doing the commentary?
MyKurt:	Oops, sorry Tess, didn't see that before I typed.....<G>
Carat4:	I got his autograph and a picture--it was the best! Okay, sorry,
that's the last I'll say of
Carat4:	it
Tesia:	Either Friday night on ESPN, or on Sunday on ABC, MyBrian.
DellaG:	Brian will probably do commentary on Sunday, with the men's long
program.  Also, maybe
DellaG:	on ESPN.
OnlineHost:	Vin3809 has entered the room.
Tesia:	:-)   Don't worry about it, Carat....
Carat4:	Okay thanks : )
GoodyGa:	I like his commentary.  He kind of reminds me of mr dick, without
the attitude
MyBrian:	Thank you. I got pictures of Brian at toc yesterday
MyKurt:	Okay.
DellaG:	Was that the last stop, MyBrian?
MyKurt:	So who's going to win ladies?  Duh...
OnlineHost:	Vin3809 has left the room.
DellaG:	Need you ask, Michelle.
GoodyGa:	Karen Kwan
GoodyGa:	I wish...
MyBrian:	Yes, they seemed in a hurry He's probably going to Nationals
Tesia:	Ladies doesn't seem to be much of a competition, unless Michelle bombs
out...
SS8TOR:	a real nail biter with the women!!!
MyKurt:	<------------------attempting co-mediator  ;-)
Tesia:	Thanks, Jenny...:-)
MyKurt:	<g>  Anytime.
OnlineHost:	JediBaker has entered the room.
MyBrian:	Where is the tv schedule on line?
Tesia:	Really, the only real competition seems to be the men...
Tesia:	pairs could be up in the air if Jenni & Todd don't land the
Tesia:	triples.
DellaG:	With the way things are, I don't see anyone beating Michelle.  She
would really have to
DellaG:	mess up big time.
MyKurt:	Any predictions on how many times Bobek will sweep the ice with her
behind? <G>
Tesia:	It's on the USFSA site, MyBrian...
MyBrian:	What about Brian reminds you of Dick?
ChixLittle:	Hey....I'm rooting for Nicole...I don't think she's *better* than
Michelle...
Tesia:	I'm not Nicole's biggest fan,but I hope she does well in
Tesia:	Nashville, just to keep things interesting...
SS8TOR:	do Ina and Dunjgen(?) have side by side triples?
DellaG:	My prediction on Bobek, is that she will surprise people, and really
do well.
ChixLittle:	but I'd like to see Nicole skate well.
OnlineHost:	JediBaker has left the room.
MyBrian:	That's right I forgot I'll check later, thanks
Tesia:	Yes, Sandi, they do... if Jenni & Todd wipe out on theirs, the door
will be open...
GoodyGa:	MyBrian- They know what they are talking about, they are calm
MyKurt:	Oh, don't get me wrong, I'd like to see Nicole do well too, but
frankly, I doubt it's going
MyKurt:	to happeh
SS8TOR:	which jump - toe loops?
MyKurt:	happen
LZ4qlting:	Poor Nicole  - but she can still smile though!
Tesia:	I think so.....
MyBrian:	God, I thought for a minute it was their looks<g>
GoodyGa:	MyBrian- They just do.. its a hard thing to explain
MyKurt:	She was pretty long in the face last night......
SS8TOR:	I think Nicole is great and would like to see her do well
GoodyGa:	MyBrian- NO WAY.......
OnlineHost:	CASKM has entered the room.
MyBrian:	Your right no way. He looked so good last night
GoodyGa:	Ill be back..... cya all soon!
DellaG:	MyKurt, who was long in the face, I'm losing the thread?
OnlineHost:	GoodyGa has left the room.
ChixLittle:	Jaime...any way we can extend the topic to how the Nationals
winners will do at Worlds?
CASKM:	Hi everyone!  Only took a half hour to get past the busy signal
tonight
MyKurt:	Nicole, sorry. <G>
Tesia:	I don't see any problem with that, Lisa...:-)
MyKurt:	LOL  And on the TV, a commercial for AOL..
ChixLittle:	Ok...assuming Todd wins nationals.........his chances at Worlds?
anyone???
Tesia:	What kind of commercial, Jenny?  The PTBs want to
Tesia:	know...they've tried to pull them all.
CASKM:	What have I missed so far?  Is is basically just predictions?
MyKurt:	What, Tesia??
Tesia:	I think Todd is still the favorite for worlds....
Tesia:	An AOL commercial...did you just say that one was on?
MyKurt:	Besides Elvis, of course.
CASKM:	Todd's chances of a second world championship are very good
MyKurt:	Just now, yeah.
DellaG:	Todd was working on the Quad, wonder if he has it?
Tesia:	Nah... Elvis has worn out his welcome with the judges,
Tesia:	unless he reinterprets his programs.
MyKurt:	Something about "Here at America Online, we are working hard to meet
your needs"
MyKurt:	Right.
ChixLittle:	I think it will be close between Ilya, Todd, alexei and Elvis.
Candeloro isn't in the medal
ChixLittle:	hunt
MyKurt:	OOH, I forgot about Ilya!
Tesia:	The PTBs at AOL want to know where the commercials
Tesia:	are still airing-- they're not supposed to be.
MyBrian:	Anyone see Katerina last night?
ChixLittle:	Zaggy will choke.
MyKurt:	They've been airing NON-STOP here in MN.
SS8TOR:	but Candeloro did look like a beegee!(?)
CASKM:	Todd is quoted as saying it isn't quite 100%, but very close.  He will
do if going well in
ChixLittle:	The BeeGee program was GREAT!  I LOVED it!
CASKM:	practice
MyBrian:	Phillipe looked god
OnlineHost:	JL9533 has entered the room.
SS8TOR:	here too Jaime - the ones about working hard to fix the problems
OnlineHost:	JL9533 has left the room.
MyKurt:	Phillipe isn't doing that "Candelero" spin anymore, is he?  Ugh!
DellaG:	That will be interesting, if he does it.  Puts him, in my opinion
above Elvis, Technically.
Tesia:	Oh, yeah...those are the only commercials that are supposed to be
airing, actually...
MyBrian:	He was supposed to look like Travolta
ChixLittle:	That spin isn't legal in eligible competitions.
MyKurt:	Oh!  Good!
MyBrian:	The spin was outlawed in competition I hear
ChixLittle:	He did it at the exhibitions for Euros.
OnlineHost:	Carat4 has left the room.
OnlineHost:	SPedder844 has entered the room.
DellaG:	He did his illegal spin, and illegal back flip.  You can do pretty
much anything you want
DellaG:	during a exhibition.
Tesia:	Do you see any of the other medalists from Nationals-- not
Tesia:	the gold medalists-- being in the medal hunt in Lausanne?
Tesia:	Hi, Susan! :-)
SPedder844:	hi Jaime!
SS8TOR:	we guys I've got to run - watching Westminster - have a great week!
CASKM:	That was a good number for Philipe.  It was kind of strange for a guy
to wear a halter top
ChixLittle:	You mean at the Japan Open, jaime?
DellaG:	Well, we don't know who the medalists are.
OnlineHost:	SS8TOR has left the room.
Tesia:	No, at Nationals/Worlds...trying to keep things on topic here...:-)
MyBrian:	It was a vest wasn't it?
Tesia:	Speculate...does anyone besides Todd, Michelle, and
Tesia:	Meno & Sand have medal hopes, in your opinion?
DellaG:	In ladies, the U.S. could get someone else up on the podium - meaning
2.
CASKM:	It was a one-piece jumpsuit, but the back was open like a halter top
DellaG:	Don't see anyone in men's outside of Todd, No one in dance, and Meno
& Sand as the
DellaG:	only possible medalists in Pairs.
Tesia:	I remember a few weeks ago, Kimber went out on a limb
Tesia:	and said that, if the international ladies falter,
ChixLittle:	well...for the ladies, it will be either Michelle, Tonia and Tara
or Michelle, Nicole and...
ChixLittle:	and Tonia.
MyBrian:	are you talking about Phillipe's clothes?
ChixLittle:	Or maybe Michelle, Nichole and Tara.
Tesia:	the US has a shot at sweeping the ladies medals, a la '91...
CASKM:	Yes
ChixLittle:	But Michelle's gonna get the gold.
OnlineHost:	MyBrian has left the room.
DellaG:	Not sure we can sweep in ladies.  You would have to expect some
pretty dismal showings
ChixLittle:	Hmmm...don't count out Maria or Irina.
MyKurt:	Good.
DellaG:	from the other ladies.
CASKM:	I don't think anyone but Michelle has a real chance of medaling at
ChixLittle:	Maria can be sloppy...but when she's on, she's great.
CASKM:	Worlds
DellaG:	And, we don't know what is going on with Chen Lu.
OnlineHost:	MyKurt has left the room.
Tesia:	This is true... but, really, this year, who besides Irina and
Tesia:	Michelle has been truly consistent?
ChixLittle:	Word on the newsgroup is that LuLu will be stuck in China.
Tesia:	Lulu is always a factor...but we have no clue whether she'll be
there...
DellaG:	LuLu will only be stuck in China if she is still injured.
DellaG:	Of course, this is IMHO.
OnlineHost:	Hopeless60 has entered the room.
ChixLittle:	Surya doesn't have a chance...  IMO she should have gone pro
years ago.
OnlineHost:	Hopeless60 has left the room.
DellaG:	I agree, Surya does not have a chance, but I feel it is because she
is not recovered from
DellaG:	her injury.
CASKM:	Which men besides Todd do you think will medal at Nationals?
Tesia:	I'm going to go out on a limb and say that the podium will
Tesia:	be Todd, Mike Weiss, and Dan Hollander, in some
Tesia:	order...:-)
ChixLittle:	Nope...only one American on the stand.  The rest are Russians.
CASKM:	I think it will be Scott Davis and Dan Hollander
DellaG:	Men is really pretty open.  Whoever skates with the fewest mistakes
can get a medal.
OnlineHost:	SPedder844 has left the room.
Tesia:	I don't know...I haven't heard much good coming out of Simsbury about
Scott lately...
ChixLittle:	Todd and Alexei...and either Ilya or Elvis.  In that order.
CASKM:	Scott seemed to be getting better at his later competitions
DellaG:	Read something about Scott saying that he has changed his program,
with less posing.
Tesia:	That's good...the Galina look just didn't work for him, not in
Tesia:	that large of a dose...
DellaG:	I have a question:  Why do the Russian skaters all seem to run out of
gas?
CASKM:	Todd said that he skated with Dan at a recent exhibition and he was
skating well
Tesia:	I don't know, Della...perhaps they don't train their programs full
through enough?
DellaG:	I mean singles skaters, not pair or dance.
CASKM:	I was kind of worried because Dan didn't start too well this season
ChixLittle:	Ilia does, for sure, Della.
OnlineHost:	MyBrian has entered the room.
ChixLittle:	Zaggy, too, for that matter.
DellaG:	I heard reports at last year's Worlds, that they seem to practice
only parts of their
ChixLittle:	Alexei pulls through to the end.
DellaG:	program, never the full thing all the way through.
ChixLittle:	Yeah...I heard something about that, too.
DellaG:	Disagree on Alexei, he seems many times to run out of gas too.
ChixLittle:	But Illia looked improved yesterday.
CASKM:	It supposedly makes them look better in practice
ChixLittle:	Hopefully, he's getting in better shape.
MyBrian:	Anyone know why the 3 masters is listed on tbs tomorrow?
ChixLittle:	anyone know the altitude of Lausanne?
DellaG:	Makes them look good in practice, but unable to get through the whole
program.
Tesia:	They switched it at the last minute for the Japan Open, MyBrian...
CASKM:	Very true
DellaG:	TBS should be the Honda Prelude - long program.
Tesia:	Very high, Lisa. <g>  I've been to Switzerland-- even
Tesia:	walking's a chore in some places. <g>
MyBrian:	Do you know when it's on?
ChixLittle:	Della...I think the Honda is different from the Japan Open...the
Honda was shown...
ChixLittle:	lasat month.
CASKM:	8:00 pm EST
CASKM:	Sorry that is 8:05 pm
DellaG:	Is the Japan Open the pro-am?
ChixLittle:	5:05 pacific
ChixLittle:	yes
DellaG:	The other name is the Honda Prelude.  They keep changing names on us,
just to confuse
DellaG:	us.
MyBrian:	Masters was on last month?
ChixLittle:	Well, they sure did a good job of that!  LOL
Tesia:	"Three Masters" hasn't been on yet...
MyBrian:	Thank you, I can't miss that
ChixLittle:	Then it was the NGK (NKG?) that was shown last month.
Tesia:	NHK...:-)
ChixLittle:	hehehehehe
DellaG:	Yes, that was shown last month on FOX.  Or sort of shown.  Only saw
one or two
DellaG:	programs, then did interviews with Michelle.
CASKM:	NHK was a re-air, wasn't it?
ChixLittle:	*That* got boring awful quick!
Tesia:	Anyone heard anything about who'll pick up the Champions Series next
season?
MyBrian:	Whats the NHK?
Tesia:	It was part of the Champions Series, MyBrian...
DellaG:	I have not heard anything on the Championship Series.  It is really
important for someone
CASKM:	It is part of the Champions Series.  The one in Japan
DellaG:	to pick it up.
ChixLittle:	Ohmygoodness, Tesia....how 'bout the new "Figure Skating Cable
Channel" ????
Tesia:	I'd heard that TBS has an interest in it...
ChixLittle:	<---wishful thinking
CASKM:	I think someone will with 1998 being an Olympic year
Tesia:	Sounds good to me, Lisa...:-)  We can run it...
MyBrian:	OK, I'll get it straight
DellaG:	That would be good, I guess.  They need to TV rights to have the
prize money.
Tesia:	And I'd think that CBS might want to get *some* eligible competitions
on the air...
ChixLittle:	Does it have to be only one next to get the WHOLE series?  can't
they divie it up?
ChixLittle:	...er one NETWORK to get the...
Tesia:	I'd doubt it, Lisa.... it's probably a package deal.
ChixLittle:	rats
CASKM:	They already do because ABC has Skate America
DellaG:	Skate America is on ABC, and that is part of the series.  I guess
they could.
DellaG:	Beat me!
OnlineHost:	TFPeker has entered the room.
OnlineHost:	MyBrian has left the room.
Tesia:	But, the network rivalry would kick in... would they
Tesia:	acknowledge a competition aired on another station?
ChixLittle:	What..and leave NBC (with their lousy camermen) to cover ALL the
pros????  Oh my.
DellaG:	It generally is a package deal, makes it easier.
TFPeker:	what are you guys talking about?
ChixLittle:	Chuckle TFPeker....mainly Nationals and Worlds...sort of.
DellaG:	Let's get back on track.  Who, besides Meno & Sand in pairs.
Tesia:	Currently, the Champions Series...we're floating topics..<g>
CASKM:	Which network might pick up the Champions Series
Tesia:	Well, Ina & Dunjgen have a medal, unless they bomb.  I'll
Tesia:	give the third spot to Stiegler & Zimmerman...
TFPeker:	I wish CBS did
CASKM:	Ina & Dungjen and Lyons & Wells
ChixLittle:	Sigh.  Yep...CBS has best camera coverage and best commentary.
Big Sigh.
Tesia:	I love Lyons & Wells, but Stephanie and John have some
Tesia:	serious presentation skills....
DellaG:	Problem with CBS doing the Series, is they would need someone besides
Scotty to do
ChixLittle:	Why, Della?
DellaG:	commentary.  He would be preparing for SOI
Tesia:	Well, Tracy and Verne take over most of the duties these days, anyway,
don't they?
ChixLittle:	Hmmm...well, maybe they could coordinate cities????
ChixLittle:	SOI in Tokyo?  Why not???
TFPeker:	Yes, but Scott adds something to the commentary
DellaG:	Problem is the Series is all over the World.  I don't think he could
travel as much.
OnlineHost:	GoodyGa has entered the room.
Tesia:	::quickly checking to see that Ann's not around:: Yes, but
Tesia:	Scotty gets a little...overenthusiastic....<g>
ChixLittle:	Okay Okay.  But, still, CBS would be my pick for the Series.
CASKM:	I want a network to air it soon after not months later like the
Continents Cup
DellaG:	SOI is going to Tokyo, but it is in the late spring, I think.
TFPeker:	at least they didn't pretend that it was live like NBC
ChixLittle:	I think that in years to come, given skating's new popularity,
that will happen in the...
CASKM:	What will CBS do for the Olympics?  SOI is still going in February
ChixLittle:	next few years.
DellaG:	Until the networks consider skating a "Sport" you will very rarely
see coverage the way
ChixLittle:	Ooooo...good question.  What did they do in '94?
DellaG:	we the fans want it.
TFPeker:	what did they did in Alberbille and Lillehammer?
ChixLittle:	Scotty covered the Olys.
Tesia:	During the last Olympics, there was a break in SOI for the
Tesia:	Olympics..but they didn't go to as many cities then...
Tesia:	So who knows?
CASKM:	SOI was just here Saturday night.  Good show.
Tesia:	Very good show. <g>
ChixLittle:	Hmmm....I think we need a NEW COMMENTATOR as good as Scott!!!
DellaG:	Press coverage of Nationals is dismal, at best.  Why can't we cover
it like they do in
GoodyGa:	BRIAN
DellaG:	Canada.
TFPeker:	Kurt
CASKM:	We have great coverage here in DSC land
GoodyGa:	kurt is good too!
Tesia:	::shrug::  We're not as enlightened down here, Della....<g>
ChixLittle:	Kurt is pretty good...but don't flame me...he dithers a bit.
CASKM:	Our local paper had 4 pages on Sunday
DellaG:	Kurt will never live down the sexy comment on Michelle, when she was
14.
Tesia:	Kurt's better at the bizarre color commentary that they
Tesia:	have him doing at the Fox R&R Champs...:-)
CASKM:	Articles every day leading up to and during Nationals
ChixLittle:	Right...and "Too Hot"
GoodyGa:	What did he say?  I dont remember  (abhout MIchelle?
ChixLittle:	But...maybe now that's he married, he'll settle down a bit.
TFPeker:	What did he found in Michelle when she was just 14?
ChixLittle:	I hate those camera bits he does...kind of embarassing.
DellaG:	She was skating, don't remember the comp. and Kurt felt she was sexy.
This was before
DellaG:	she was National Champ.  Many people thought it was out of line.
CASKM:	Are you sure he was being serious?
Tesia:	He seems to be one of those people that opens his mouth
Tesia:	before he thinks about what it sounds like.  Not good for
Tesia:	live TV...
ChixLittle:	Chuckle...KURT?  SERIOUS???
GoodyGa:	well, i guess that skaters have raging hormones also!
DellaG:	Actually, yes he was.  He was trying to describe her, and that was
the term he used.
GoodyGa:	which program Della?
TFPeker:	Maybe Kurt thought about Sonia at that time. Daydreaming?
DellaG:	Can't remember, sorry.
OnlineHost:	ROXIE99H has entered the room.
ChixLittle:	Personally, I think Brian has potential...he just needs to speak
up more.
DellaG:	One day, I'll keep a notebook of these things.
OnlineHost:	ROXIE99H has left the room.
ChixLittle:	also...while Katia's commentary was a little tentative, I though
that technically, it was...
ChixLittle:	darn good.
CASKM:	I think Brian does a pretty good job.  He doesn't talk through the
whole program
ChixLittle:	I'm getting very tired of Peter Carruthers.
TFPeker:	I thought she pointed out some good things, but she said "perfect"
too much where it didn't
TFPeker:	have to be said
ChixLittle:	But she also pointed out the lift mounts and dismounts and other
things I wasn't used...
ChixLittle:	to hearing about or watching in pairs skating.
TFPeker:	Yeah, I liked those
ChixLittle:	For her first time, Katia was very very good.
TFPeker:	I was laughing when she said that U&M have trouble getting into
Detroit
GoodyGa:	LOL
DellaG:	Years ago, they use to show fans how to recognize the jumps.  I wish
they would do that
DellaG:	again.
GoodyGa:	she wil get it
CASKM:	I watch CBC sometimes and Paul Martini does a pretty job job
CASKM:	pretty good job
ChixLittle:	You mean Urbansky & Marvel, right??
TFPeker:	and then she said that Rocky probably didn't want to hold her to her
neck, and Verne said th
DellaG:	Did Paul do anything this year, since he coached the team that won
Pairs.
TFPeker:	at a some time ago it might have been intentional
GoodyGa:	Paul Wylie?
ChixLittle:	Rocky was having a helluva time that night!
TFPeker:	I was cracking up about that
DellaG:	Paul Martini
ChixLittle:	Calla gave him a pretty wild look!
TFPeker:	Oh, yeah
GoodyGa:	oh..... sorry.. I am really out of it tonight
CASKM:	Paul Martini did the commentary for CBC's Continents Cup and some Pro
competition
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TFPeker:	Well, gotta go, bye everyone
GoodyGa:	I know that this is off topic.. but does anyone in here bake?
DellaG:	Well, I congratulate Paul on his winning Pair team.
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ChixLittle:	<----don't remember Paul's commentary.  Drat!
ChixLittle:	Speaking of pauls, has Paul Wylie ever commentated (is that a
real word?)?
CASKM:	I wanted to catch CBC's version of more of the shows, but they were
pre-empted by movies
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GoodyGa:	goodnight room!
Tesia:	Nope, not a word... the proper term is "commented",
ChixLittle:	Bye, Goody!
Tesia:	although that doesn't sound right...<g>
DellaG:	Paul Wylie's only commentating, to my knowledge was short track speed
skating at the
Tesia:	Evening, Steven! :-)
Tesia:	'nite, Jen...
DellaG:	Winter Olympics in 94.
GoodyGa:	nest week we will have a lot to talk aboaut!
SKHazen:	Hi, all.
GoodyGa:	Bye Jamie, Chix, Della
ChixLittle:	Howdy, Steven!
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DellaG:	By GoodGa.
CASKM:	What is the topic next week?  Nationals post-mortem?
Tesia:	I don't know, honestly... check with Kimber-- I lost the schedule. <g>
ChixLittle:	hmm....pre-mortem, more like it.
ChixLittle:	Er...sorry...wasn't paying attention.
Tesia:	<-- your highly disorganized co-hostess. <g>
ChixLittle:	I thought the schedule said something about Worlds Predictions.
SKHazen:	Guess I'm kinda late.  What did I miss?  :-)
DellaG:	It use ot be that the skaters had a chance to get things together for
World's after
ChixLittle:	well, Steven, we discussed Nicole's tan.
DellaG:	Nationals in non olympic years.  Now they have to get ready (some of
them) for the
Tesia:	Ah.... well, just some Nats chatter, and various other
Tesia:	things. <g>  Got any exciting news for us? :-)
ChixLittle:	We discussed whether Phillipe was wearing a halter or a vest in
the BeeGee number.
DellaG:	finals in the championship series.  Must be a strain.
SKHazen:	Saw her today, Chix.  Tan looks good.
ChixLittle:	Saw her today...where??
SKHazen:	Lake Arrowhead
CASKM:	Anyone hear how Nicole is skating these days?  She had quite a bit of
trouble in Japan
DellaG:	Steve, when is she heading to Nashville?
ChixLittle:	Ah...I was just thinking that on the Japan Open telecast, she
looked a LOT better...
Tesia:	How does she look, technically?
ChixLittle:	when her skin tone was a more natural color.
ChixLittle:	How's she jumping?
SKHazen:	Don't know, Della.  Possibly tomorrow??
SKHazen:	Did not see her skate, Chix.
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DellaG:	Well, how is her attitude.  Up, down, indifferent?
ChixLittle:	Gee....Steven enters the room and the rest of us shut up (except
della)
SKHazen:	Seemed very positive and cheerful.  But she always does, bless her.
ChixLittle:	Weren't we disucssing commentating (hmmm...another word would be
welcome!)
DellaG:	Can't keep me down for long.
SKHazen:	<---- no intent/desire to monopolize.
Tesia:	Commentary?
ChixLittle:	Right!
Tesia:	We're kinda boring tonight, Steven...:-)  I, for one, am
Tesia:	about to fall asleep in my chair...<g>
SKHazen:	Della, are you going to Nashville?
DellaG:	No.  I am going next year to Philly.  Have hotel reservations, and
ordered tickets.  That
DellaG:	will be my first Nationals.
ChixLittle:	And Della, if you are, will you give us spoilers on the shorts?
SKHazen:	Stay awake, Jaime.  Otherwise you-know-who will enter the room.
CASKM:	Is anyone here going to Hamilton?  I hear a bunch of us are meeting
for dinner one night
ChixLittle:	Drat.
Tesia:	I hope to go to Philly next year...:-)
Tesia:	Ah, yes, have to be alert...<g>
SKHazen:	My mistake, Della, I thought you were in S.J.
DellaG:	That's ok.
DellaG:	But, stay tuned next year.  I will take my lap top and post anything
and everything I see.
SKHazen:	Really off topic:  was Kimber here earlier?  How's she doing?
ChixLittle:	BTW...what ever happened to Larry (Canadude5)?
DellaG:	Kimber was not here.
Tesia:	She hasn't been here..I haven't heard a word from her... I was
wondering...
SKHazen:	Hope to be there with you Della, but if now will hang on your every
word.
ChixLittle:	or whatever his screen name was.
SKHazen:	"if *not*' -- oops.
ChixLittle:	She was around today (Kimber)
SKHazen:	Were there any events in Nash today?  Haven't checked the USFSA
boards.
Tesia:	The last I saw, all the results that were posted were Novice and
Figures....
ChixLittle:	<---don't keep up with novices
Tesia:	Me, either...
CASKM:	My schedule shows no events today.  Maybe practice
ChixLittle:	I know it's not nice...they're our future...but,
crickey...they're kinda hard to watch.
Tesia:	::grumble:: Nashville is *so* close, relatively speaking...
Tesia:	why can't I be there?? :-(
DellaG:	Just  checks the USFSA boards, nothing from today.
SKHazen:	Chix:  you ought to.  Some of them can be quite good to watch.  And
they appreciate /
SKHazen:	support from the locals in and around their clubs.
ChixLittle:	I know, Steven.  I do know that I should and I know they'd
appreciate it.
ChixLittle:	And sometimes I even get a kick out of it.
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SKHazen:	I've had a lot of fun watching the LA Club Nov skaters this year.
ChixLittle:	But when there's something else to do (just about anything
else)...sigh...I don't.
DellaG:	Steve, in watching, have you seen any that have the potential to
really make it?
ChixLittle:	You're in Los angeles, Steven?
SKHazen:	Hitomi Kadono is my favorite.  She had a tough skate in Coast and
finished 5th.  But /
SKHazen:	there's a lot of talent there.  Yes, Chix.  Close to it anyway.
ChixLittle:	Hmmmm
ChixLittle:	<---Glendale (with an office in Downtown LA)
CKepp:	Does Nicole Bobek have her jumps back yet?
SKHazen:	<----- PV (with an office DT).
ChixLittle:	Yikes!  Practially neighbors!
ChixLittle:	at least work-wise
Tesia:	::muttering at all those who live in places that got above freezing
today...::
ChixLittle:	LOL, Jaime!  But...it's raining here now.  Does that cheer you
up?
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Tesia:	No...:-P
CASKM:	It was sunny in Michigan for a change
Tesia:	:-)
SKHazen:	T'wasn't above freezing today in the other LA (Lake Arrowhead).
CKepp:	It's snowing a little bit in Ohio
Tesia:	It's gross in Missouri...::sigh::
SKHazen:	Della, do you follow any Nov skaters in your area?
DellaG:	No, I don't.
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DellaG:	Only skater in the area that I know of is Mike Weiss.  Not too much
here in the D.C.
DellaG:	area.
Tesia:	There's only one USFSA rink in this area...it's a ways
Tesia:	away from here, but I'm always tempted to go down there
Tesia:	and have a look at the skaters...
SKHazen:	Without prying, are you in the Eastern Sectional?
LadyJane26:	Hi! How's everyone?
Tesia:	Hi, LadyJane! :-)
ChixLittle:	Hi, LadyJane
Tesia:	Talking to me, Steven? :-)
SKHazen:	Have you seen Michale skate recently?
CASKM:	I am not a skater.  Do the local clubs let you in to observe?
CKepp:	Michael or Michelle?
SKHazen:	Sorry:  prior 2 ques to Della.  But anyone can answer. :-)
DellaG:	No, I haven't seen him skate, recently.  He practices real well, then
just sort of loses it
Tesia:	:-)  Getting too tired-- can't keep up.<g>
DellaG:	during the comp.
DellaG:	I am just a fan of many, many years, Steve.
SKHazen:	He needs to make the jump to "big event" competitor, but I believe
he can.
Tesia:	When I was in the DC area, I went and watched the
Tesia:	Kazakhstani (?) skaters.... Khalturina & Krukov, and a
Tesia:	junior man?
DellaG:	Most people don't realize how young, in comparison to many others, he
is.
CASKM:	He is like 19, isn't he?
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SKHazen:	Jaime:  what, it isn't even 10:30 your time.
Tesia:	I know, but I worked overtime today.<g>
Tesia:	Michael is 20, I believe...
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DellaG:	I think he is 20 (remember him being 19 last year).  But he has been
on the scene for a
DellaG:	few years, so people think he is older.
SPedder844:	Did you guys already discuss the Japan Pro-Am?
SKHazen:	I guess if we all stay here we'll keep Jaime awake.  Shall I lead
the exodus?
Tesia:	Kind of, Susan...but feel free to jump in. <g>
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CaliAsian:	hi room
CKepp:	I watched the Pro-AM.  They showed everyone but Jumping Joe.
CASKM:	We talked about the Japan Pro-Am a little bit
DellaG:	You can, but I need to say good night.  It is close to 11:30 here,
and I need my sleep.
DellaG:	Night all.
Tesia:	Nah, I'm supposed to be here 'til 11, anyway.... please, keep me
awake! :-)
ChixLittle:	Goodnight, Della!!
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SPedder844:	It was more of an "AM-pro", don't you think?
ChixLittle:	yeah...CKepp..I was disappointed about that!
CaliAsian:	can anybody tell me what the topic is?...or is it general?...
MyKurt:	So, what's everyone talking about?  :-)
Tesia:	We're just chatting now, Cali...:-)
CaliAsian:	o i c
CKepp:	general.    I hope Nicole has a better long program.
CASKM:	Are the chat logs stored on AOL somewhere Tesia, or do we need to
request them from you?
MyKurt:	No fair!  :-(  Carat4 left!
SKHazen:	Signing off.  My connection is getting wonky.  Say good night,
Della.
MyKurt:	Goodnight Della
MyKurt:	;-)
CASKM:	Della is gone already
CaliAsian:	i'm sorry to bust u'r bubble, CKepp, but i think her long gets
worse...
Tesia:	They're supposed to be in the WS Library, but....
Tesia:	::blushing:: I keep forgetting to upload them. <g>
Tesia:	G'nite, Steven...:-)
MyKurt:	Where are the old ones, Jaime?
CKepp:	She fell twice in the short, how can the long be any worse?
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Tesia:	How old are you looking for, Jenny?
SPedder844:	Does anyone remember how long ago that comp. actually was held?
MyKurt:	:::::::::::shrug::::::::::::  Dunno, any of em, I guess.
Tesia:	Anything in the last  few month is still on a disk around here
somewhere...
CASKM:	Early January
CKepp:	First week of January
Tesia:	Look in the WS Library for any older than that...
CaliAsian:	i think i saw an article saying that she fell on all her triple
attempts except for a toe...
CKepp:	How many did she try?
CASKM:	Last I checked the newest in the WS Library was from last summer.
Have you added more since
CASKM:	then?
CaliAsian:	i think maybe 5 or 6...i'm not sure...
SPedder844:	I thought Brian O. looked great! The triple axel was ALMOST
there, and the footwork was wonderful!
CKepp:	I'm sure Michelle won but I will watich it tomorrow anyway.
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Tesia:	Not lately, no...I've been keeping logs since the forum
Tesia:	changed times, but with all the traffic on AOL, finding a
CaliAsian:	so will i...
Tesia:	time that the system will let me upload them isn't
Tesia:	working...
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CASKM:	I missed the one on the Champions Final and was going to check that
one out
CASKM:	... and the one right after Todd was let into the Finals
CKepp:	Anyone have nationals' predicitions?
Tesia:	I still have that one...drop me an email with the dates you
Tesia:	need and I'll see if I can find them...
CASKM:	Thanks
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CaliAsian:	does anybody in here know how to send a letter to a favorite
skater?...is it better to write
CASKM:	My Nationals predictions have been posted for the contest
CaliAsian:	to  the USFSA or to write to their home rink?...
Tesia:	If they have an agent, write them there-- if not, try the rink.
CKepp:	Men:  Todd, Scott, Dan,     Ladies: Michelle, Tonia, Nicole,
Pairs-M/S,I/D, S/Z, Dance-P/s
CASKM:	Sometimes their home page will have an email address for fan mail
CaliAsian:	thanks...
CASKM:	Men: Todd, Scott, Dan ... Ladies: Michelle, Tara, Nicole ... Pairs:
M/S, I/D, L/W ... Dance:
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Tesia:	So...:-)  I've missed the thoughts on the Japan
Tesia:	Open...didn't even get to watch it, in fact.  Any opinions/
CASKM:	P/S, C/G, R/B
CKepp:	Which skaters do you think should turn pro now?
CaliAsian:	i hoping karen kwan can win a medal this year...
CASKM:	Suria
CaliAsian:	surya and nicole...
CKepp:	Phillipe, Surya, Olga
SPedder844:	Jaime- I think they should have added more pro skaters.
Tesia:	I saw your post that said Brian looked really good-- what number did
he do?
CASKM:	The SOI skaters couldn't do it in January
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CASKM:	When did the Winter TOC start?
CKepp:	January
SPedder844:	A new one (sort of). A revival of his 1988 short program.
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Tesia:	Hmm...interesting.  Too bad my VCR wouldn't cooperate! :-(
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Tesia:	Hi again, Steven...:-)
CASKM:	So there weren't that many pros available at the time
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SKHazen:	Back.  AOL dropped me off.  First time that's happened in a while.
SKHazen:	<---- doing my best to keep Jaime awake.
Wandarama:	Hi alls!
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Tesia:	:-)  I appreciate the help...
Wandarama:	Hi Kevin
RIVAPAT:	Ilya Kulik was very impressive in his short program--jumps were
great in the air and his
CKepp:	They had R & K, G&S in dance, Katarina and Yuka in Ladies, Brian & Joe
in men's.
RIVAPAT:	landings were tighter than usual.
OKsfan:	Hi Suzie
OKsfan:	Hi Becky
Wandarama:	OH  KEVIN!!  YOU ARE MY IDOL!!!!
Wandarama:	may I have your autograph?
CKepp:	When is Oksana going to skate again?  Can you believe how lightly she
got off?
RIVAPAT:	I really liked Rahkammo and Kokko's dance!  Hi, Kevin
SPedder844:	What did everyone think of the Midori Ito segment?
Wandarama:	Oksana got off?  Ok.
Tesia:	What did it say, Susan?
Wandarama:	lightly.   you got that right
CKepp:	She got the DUI charge reduced to speeding and gets to keep her
license.
RIVAPAT:	I thought the segment on Midori seemed very staged and like they
wanted her to stay in
SPedder844:	Just explaining what happened to her, and that she is still in
bad shape.
SKHazen:	RE Ito:  I think Hisanaga's English got in the way of what he meant
to say -- Midori is OUT/
RIVAPAT:	hiding to some extent--didn't really wish her will.  He just said we
would never see her
RIVAPAT:	skating again!
RIVAPAT:	wish her well!
CKepp:	I was disappointed when the Japanese official said we would never see
her skate again.
Wandarama:	Second offense in TX gets you automatic jail time
SKHazen:	of eligible competitios.  But I expect to see her back on the Pro
circuit.
RIVAPAT:	OH really...it seemed to me that he didn't think she would skate
again--burned out and not
SPedder844:	I'm sure they will never take credit for what happened...
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Tesia:	I hope she comes back as a pro, but only if she's better, physically
and emotionally.
RIVAPAT:	in good physical shape, but how would he really know about they pro
cirucuit--you are likely
RIVAPAT:	right!
Wandarama:	hi Dream I'm Suzie
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Wandarama:	hi Pepper I'm Suzie
Pepper1621:	Hello Suzie
Pepper1621:	Call me Kerry
Dream9924:	hi what is the topic tonight?
SKHazen:	RIV:  As I recally, Hisanga's emphatic "never" was to the question
of whether she would
Wandarama:	hi Kerry.
Pepper1621:	If you want?
SKHazen:	compete again.
Pepper1621:	Oops, no question mark
Wandarama:	what happened to Midori?  It seems I heard something a while
back.....
Pepper1621:	Well it's supposed to be ice skating right?
RIVAPAT:	Yes, so I took it to mean--compete, amateur or pro--but who knows
what he meant!
CKepp:	She has some type of anemia.
Tesia:	Yep, Kerry, we're talking ice skating...:-)
Pepper1621:	Ok.
Wandarama:	woah.
Pepper1621:	Just checking, I'm over in Washington and had to make sure I had
the time zones right.
SPedder844:	She seemed so joyful in 1988. :-(
SKHazen:	I'm not sure what he meant either, RIV.  But her physical trainer is
much more optimistic /
SKHazen:	than Hisanaga was.
Pepper1621:	Oh
RIVAPAT:	MIdori has iron-deficiency enima caused by some sort of eating
disorder.
Pepper1621:	Did you all see the Japan Open last night?
CKepp:	Yes
CASKM:	It is getting late here, so I have to sign off.  I'll be back next
week if I can get through
RIVAPAT:	That's good to hear that her trainer is more optomistic--the
official last night seemed to
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Wandarama:	wow.  that's not good
Pepper1621:	Yeah, that where I heard about Midori
SKHazen:	And, remember, that Hisanga (VP of the JSF) was a primary force
behind getting her to
SKHazen:	reinstate.  He lost face.
RIVAPAT:	be saying nothing more than staged rhetoric!
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Wandarama:	where's everyone going?
Pepper1621:	Huh?
OKsfan:	I`m here
Pepper1621:	I'm still here
Pepper1621:	I think.
Wandarama:	LOL
Pepper1621:	Hehehe
RIVAPAT:	I didn't know that Oksana Grishuk had changed her appearance so
much---cutting her hair and
SKHazen:	But Jaime has fallen asleep!
Wandarama:	CASKM left, and Dream left
Tesia:	Yep, we're still officially here until 11PM-- midnight EST.
Pepper1621:	WAKE UP JAMIE
Wandarama:	{S welcome
Tesia:	No, I'm awake, I promise! :-)  ::rubbing eyes:: <g>
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Pepper1621:	Sure.
RIVAPAT:	dying it pale blond....I did like their dance except for Platov's
fall of course!
Pepper1621:	Yup
SKHazen:	Correct me if I'm wrong, but that's "Jaime"
Pepper1621:	I'm sorry
ChixLittle:	Thank you, Wandarama  :)
Pepper1621:	Jaime
Tesia:	Yep, thank you for spelling my name right, Steven-- so few people do!
:-)
Pepper1621:	Hello Chixlittle.
Wandarama:	you're welcome
RIVAPAT:	I thought Anissina and Piezarat were very boring!
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ChixLittle:	Hi Pepper
Tesia:	Except for Anissina's costume, of course...<g>
Pepper1621:	yup!
CKepp:	What costume?
Pepper1621:	hehehe
SKHazen:	Boring, yes, RIV.  But I was glad I finally saw Marina's alleged
costume.
Wandarama:	alleged.....
SKHazen:	What was it?  "Put some close on, Marina".
RIVAPAT:	yes, her costume was eyecatching with those metalic tassles dangling
from her, well ya know!
CKepp:	Her costume is worse and more revealing than anything Tonya ever wore.
Wandarama:	like she was wearing a thick ribbon around her
SKHazen:	Oops.  "Put some clothes on, Marina."
Pepper1621:	Hehehe
Pepper1621:	Good idea
RIVAPAT:	They had no character and no feeling--dull, dull dull!  ANd her
bizarre outfit looked out
Pepper1621:	Yes.
RIVAPAT:	of place next to his,but then again it would have looked out of
place except at perhaps a
Wandarama:	and I thought Oksana's Arabian costume was risque...
RIVAPAT:	peep show or bachelor party!
SKHazen:	Normally I like A&P.  But I have to agree with RIV on the boring
characterization.
EchoChnt:	Hello every one!!!!
ChixLittle:	I was VERY surprised at that custume.  Thought the tassels would
fall off.
EchoChnt:	How's it going?
Tesia:	Hi, Echo! :-)
Pepper1621:	Hello EchoChnt
Wandarama:	LOL  Becky
RIVAPAT:	I normally like them too or at least find them interesting...not
lastnight!
ChixLittle:	What about B&Ps fall??????
Pepper1621:	hehehe
Wandarama:	Hi Echo
EchoChnt:	Hey Tesia, Wandar, Pepper
RIVAPAT:	B&P>
Wandarama:	I'm Suzie
EchoChnt:	What's up?
RIVAPAT:	you mean G&P?
Wandarama:	just chatting about....what is it....winter sports....yeah
CKepp:	I don't think Beche and Petrov competed in the pairs event
Pepper1621:	Yeah
ChixLittle:	Right...sorry
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ChixLittle:	<---rubber fingers
SKHazen:	Jaime: you only have 14 more minutes.  OK if I go?
Wandarama:	hi there!
Pepper1621:	Are we having fun yet?
Tesia:	Yeah, Steven...thanks. :-)
Wandarama:	oh, yeah.  sure
ChixLittle:	No...Grishuck & Platov!
RIVAPAT:	Platov just got his feet tied up with Oksana's and fell, but she
literally picked him right
ChixLittle:	They fell!  Or he did.
Pepper1621:	Yeah
RIVAPAT:	back up!
CASKM:	I just checked the WS Library and there are a few from December and
January there now
SKHazen:	See you all next week -- if the airline strike gets me back in time.
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Pepper1621:	Bye
RIVAPAT:	It was an impressively fast and intricate dance--closeness of their
feet and the wrapping
Tesia:	G'nite, Steven.... have fun!
EchoChnt:	Bye SK
CASKM:	I think the ones I wanted are there, but I can't download at this
time, Jaime
Wandarama:	nice chatting with you!
RIVAPAT:	together of their feet--before he fell.
SANDSONIC:	Is that what happened?  I couldn't figure out why he fell!
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Pepper1621:	Yes
Tesia:	Okay.... let me know if you can't-- I'll look for them here.
Pepper1621:	It was kinda a shock
EchoChnt:	Who fell at what?....I mean where? :)
SANDSONIC:	Course, it doesn't matter...he can fall and they still win..just
like 94 Worlds
RIVAPAT:	Yes, it was a shock, but Oksana's picking him up so quick saved the
number.
CKepp:	They were the only dance team with a fall and they were still in 2nd.
Pepper1621:	Yeah
RIVAPAT:	This fall was worse thought  I think!
CASKM:	Good night again
RIVAPAT:	though I think
EchoChnt:	Nite CAS
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Pepper1621:	Goodnight whoever is leaving.
Wandarama:	LOL
ChixLittle:	Peter sure made a fuss about that fall.
Pepper1621:	Yup
RIVAPAT:	Yvgeny Platov fell at the Japan Open last night
CKepp:	Peter would have placed Roca & Sur above G&P.
EchoChnt:	Are we talking Dance here????   Heeelp meeee.......:)
Pepper1621:	Oh
RIVAPAT:	I would have too I think, but put G&P ahead of Anissina and
Peizarat--dull city!
EchoChnt:	Thanks RIVA
Pepper1621:	Did you watch the Japan Open last night?
RIVAPAT:	yes
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EchoChnt:	No Pepper do tell me
EchoChnt:	Hi Doc
Wandarama:	hi Doc I'm Suzie
Pepper1621:	Ok, everyone fill in Echo
Pepper1621:	Hello Doc.
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DocANeal:	hi everyone.  what's tonight's topic
RIVAPAT:	Todd Eldgredge was bad and was in 4th place or so--Ilya Kulik was
Brilliant...
Pepper1621:	Ice skating
CKepp:	Ladies:  Everyone clean except Katarina (fall on 3toe) and Nicole
(falls on 3lutz and 3toe)
EchoChnt:	I was busy at fundraiser when VCR doesn't work --poor timimg
Pepper1621:	Yeah
Tesia:	We're just chatting right now...only got a few more
Tesia:	"official" minutes in the forum...
RIVAPAT:	Michelle was great as usual--Irina overscored as usual, but in
second
Wandarama:	hi dash
Wandarama:	bye dash
CKepp:	Surya landed triple toe-triple toe combo and triple salchow.
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Pepper1621:	Yup
RIVAPAT:	Eltsova>Buskov were in 1st, ahead of meno and Sand who skated with
nice flow and speed, but
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EchoChnt:	but.....
RIVAPAT:	Todd put his hand down on the side by side triple toes--Ina and
Dungien--3rd as usual.
Pepper1621:	yeah
EchoChnt:	hmmmmm
CKepp:	Ina and Dungien had more technical content but got hammered on
presentation mark.
Pepper1621:	I can't remember it that well. I had to pop in and out of it
RIVAPAT:	Rahkammo and Kokko skated a light and expressive dance to be in
1st--G&P were in second even
EchoChnt:	ok, what else?
Pepper1621:	Hmmm
RIVAPAT:	with his fall--was a nice number until he fell.  Anissina and
Peizarat were in 3rd with the
EchoChnt:	Sorry I missed it
Pepper1621:	Don't forget to watch the rest on Tuesday.
Pepper1621:	Isn't that when it is.
RIVAPAT:	dull icedancing number of the year and Roca and Sure wehe lowballed
into 4th place with a
RIVAPAT:	light, nice dance.
EchoChnt:	What time Pepper?
Pepper1621:	Let me take a look
CKepp:	8:05 I think.
RIVAPAT:	I think its on at 8 eastern this time, not 9.
RIVAPAT:	Yes, I think that's it
EchoChnt:	oh, I'm in Midwest
EchoChnt:	Thanks, I'll watch
Pepper1621:	5:05 pacific
RIVAPAT:	Where--Im in Indianapolis--its on at 8:05
EchoChnt:	Minneapolis, MN
Tesia:	7:05 Central, Echo...;-)
CKepp:	TBS always starts their programs at 5 after the hour.
RIVAPAT:	I think that was the best I have seen Ilya Kulik look--very
impressive
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EchoChnt:	hmm
Pepper1621:	Then the State Farms U.S. Championships on Thursday.
RIVAPAT:	Nicole looked good, but skated poorly
EchoChnt:	Thanks Pepper
ChixLittle:	Ilya's red cheeks...gotta love 'em!
Pepper1621:	yup!
CKepp:	Phillipe actually had a decent short program but I still think he's
overrated.
EchoChnt:	Riva, how poorly?
Tesia:	Nats on ESPN2 Thursday, ESPN Friday, and ABC Saturday and Sunday. :-)
CKepp:	2 falls
Pepper1621:	Yup
Pepper1621:	It's on all week
RIVAPAT:	she didn't complete a triple I don't believe
EchoChnt:	Thanks Tes
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EchoChnt:	Riva, that's terrible
RIVAPAT:	It wasn't a pretty sight--she's in last place.
EchoChnt:	ouch!
Pepper1621:	yeah
CKepp:	Katarina is next to last (the only other lady to fall but she only
fell once)
EchoChnt:	well, I hear she worked for that place
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EchoChnt:	Hi KL
Pepper1621:	Yeah, good thing too.
Pepper1621:	Hello KL
OKsfan:	Hi Cyndi & KL
KL84:	hello all
Wandarama:	hi KL I'm Suzie
Wandarama:	Hi Cyndi I'm--you know me
Tesia:	Well, folks, it's time for the official log to end... same time next
week, 'kay? :-)
EchoChnt:	Hi Cyndi
RIVAPAT:	NIcole is the only reason Katarina won't finish last as she has in
all but the Legends
Cyndi8170:	hi
RIVAPAT:	competition, which she won.
Pepper1621:	See ya next week, if I can remember!
EchoChnt:	Tes, what? what?
CKepp:	What's next week's topic?
RIVAPAT:	bye
EchoChnt:	Riva, LOL LOL
ChixLittle:	Thanks, Jaime.  It was a blast!  I'm sure we'll all give glowing
reports to Kimber!  <g>
Wandarama:	who's going?
Pepper1621:	I'm not going yet
Tesia:	I don't know what next week's topic is...I'm disorganized-- ask
Kimber. :-)
Pepper1621:	I still have some time
EchoChnt:	Pepp, good
Tesia:	G'nite,all.... :-)
Pepper1621:	Hey I try