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OnlineHost: Axel5383 has entered the room.
Galileocan: HI AXEL...WELCOME TO THE US NATIONALS DISCUSSION
Axel5383: hi
Galileocan: YOU'RE AN EARLY BIRD!!
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BigJ31177: what's up
Axel5383: i know i thought it started at 9:30
Galileocan: HI BIG J WELCOME TO THE US NATIONAL FIGURE SKATING DISCUSSION!
Galileocan: 10pm axel
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BigJ31177: what starts at 10
BigJ31177: huh
Galileocan: HI RWALTONFAM....WELCOME TO THE US NATIONAL FIGURE SKATING
DISCUSSION
Axel5383: BigJ where from?
BigJ31177: Ohio
BigJ31177: Go Steelers
Axel5383: do you skate
BigJ31177: no
BigJ31177: hello
Galileocan: YOU SHOULD...ITS FUN!
BigJ31177: anyone here
OnlineHost: RWALTONFAM has left the room.
Galileocan: JUST IN CASE YOU DIDN'T KNOW.....I HAVE BEEN GIVE THE PRIVILIGE
OF HOSTING
Galileocan: TONIGHT
BigJ31177: Who gave you that privilage
Galileocan: SO I'D BETTER TYPE FAST WHEN A LOT OF PEOPLE COME
IN...........TOO MANY
Galileocan: WELCOMES
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Galileocan: KIMBER....I VOLUNTEERED
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Axel5383: I think they should have sent nicle bobek to worlds
Galileocan: DO YOU THINK SO?
Galileocan: WHY?
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Axel5383: because i think tara lipenski doesn't have all the matueity yet
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Galileocan: HI DEBRA....WELCOME TO THE 96 US NATIONALS DISCUSSION
Debra 1561: Thanx
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Galileocan: BUT DIDN'T TARA EARN HER SPOT AXEL......OR SHOULD SHE HAVE BEEN
BUMPED?
Axel5383: what do you think?
Galileocan: HI MJSKATE...WECOME TO THE 96 US NATIONALS DISCUSSION
Galileocan: HI TSTEPH WELCOME AS WELL
Mjskate: hi
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TSteph7982: hi
Galileocan: HI JANICE WELCOME TO THE 96 US NATIONALS DISCUSSION
Janice2027: Hello!
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Galileocan: SO...YOU WERE SAYING AXEL........??
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Dogonice: Hi y'all!
Galileocan: HEY DOG.....WELCOME TO THE 96 US NATIONALS DISCUSSION
Galileocan: HI SK HAZEN WELCOME TO THE 96 US NATIONALS DISCUSSION!
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SKHazen: Hi, Gal
Axel5383: do you think they should have sent nicole
Mjskate: absolutely
Dogonice: Ditto
Galileocan: WHY FOLKS?
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Mjskate: if it wasn't for Nicole we would'nt even have 3 spots for Worlds
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Galileocan: HI ICE...WELCOME TO THE 96 US NATIONALS DISCUSSION
Galileocan: HI MACHO AND CLOWE WELCOME TO THE 96 US NATIONALS DISCUSSION
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Dogonice: Past precedent.
ICE220: Hello
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MachoM123: hey people
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Galileocan: WAS IT A CORRECT PRECEDENT?
SS8TOR: Evening!
ICE220: axel5383 are you laura hanley
Galileocan: HI SS8TOR WELCOME TO THE 96 US NATIONALS DISCUSSION!
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Axel5383: yes who are you?
Galileocan: HI SK898B! WELCOME TO THE 96 US NATIONALS DISCUSSION!
ICE220: jason m
Dogonice: Not sure, Gal. But either 'no byes for anyone' or give Nicole what
Eldredge got before.
SK898B: Hi Gaol, and everyone
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SS8TOR: Go Dog!
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Axel5383: hi jason
Dogonice: Hi Sandi!
Galileocan: HEY TAGGEE WELCOME TO THE 96 US NATIONALS DISCUSSION!!
Galileocan: HI SKATE DOC...WELCOME TO THE 96 US NATIONALS DISCUSSION!!
ICE220: who thinks nicole should have got the bye?
Skate Doc: Hi all
SKHazen: Sandra L posted that Amber Corwin had cosume troubles in the Long.
What was it?
SS8TOR: Hey Doc!
SK898B: I think the USFSA is being hypocritical about Nicole. First they
accept the sanctioning fee,
SKHazen: Hi, Doc. Stopped twice at the boother to say hello but you were
busy.
SK898B: now they want to teach her a lesson
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SS8TOR: Doc Is Nicole Bateson-Rock O.K.?
ICE220: i think the usfsa made a good decision
Galileocan: HI PEGLEWIS...WELCOME TO THE 96 US NATIONALS DISCUSSION!!
Skate Doc: Hi Steve. Got your message. Sorry I was running around a lot.
Mjskate: Ice220 explain
PegLewis: Hi.
Taggee: I think they're being inconsistent - they should have a standard
procedure for all.
SK898B: Do you think that Tara is among the 10 best femal;e skaters in the
world right now?
Mjskate: noway
Galileocan: BUT ISN'T EVERY CASE INDIVIDUAL TAGGEE???
Galileocan: CAN WE GENERALIZE IN THIS AREA??
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Taggee: Yes - but if so, the criteria should be explained in adavance
SK898B: An injured Nicole will place higher than Tara.
Galileocan: HI HPOFWH AND PLOERCH...WELCOME THE 96 US NATIONALS DISCUSSION!!!
Axel5383: I don't think they should send tara l. to worlds
HPofWH: Hi there!
PLoerch: hi
Mjskate: USFSA is going to market Lipinski as America's little darling, kind
of an Olga Korbut thing
ICE220: I MEAN THAT THE USFSA DIDN'T LET NICOLE GET AWAY VERY EASY. SHE HAS
TO EARN HER WAY2 worlds
Skate Doc: Don't know about Nicky for sure. I think she is ok though.
Galileocan: SHOULD SKATERS BE CHOSEN TO WORLD TEAMS ON MERIT RATHER THAN
Galileocan: PERFORMANCE AT NATIONALS?
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ICE220: yes gal
HPofWH: I have to brag a little bit - Dan Hollander is my best friend.
Really.
SS8TOR: Thanks, Doc.
Mjskate: Ice220 it's becaus of Bobek that we have 3 spots for worlds
Galileocan: HI LEPENNIN934 WELCOME TO THE 96 US NATIONALS DISCUSSION!!
LPennin934: Hello
ICE220: hi mr. penn this is jason
SS8TOR: HP tell him Congrats for a great skate
LPennin934: Hi jason
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Taggee: HPofWH - I enjoyed Dan's skating so much - he was very entertaining.
HPofWH: I will - if he ever slows down long enough to call me! :(
LPennin934: I like your screen name ice220
Galileocan: HI TRPL FLIP....WELCOME TO THE 96 US NATIONALS DISCUSSION!!
ICE220: penn do you know who i am
PegLewis: Mjskate - Had Nicole not skated last year, Kwan's 4th place would
have been 3rd place.
SKHazen: LP: I saw Carol at SJ and gave her my own greetings.
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ICE220: thank you
Trpl Flip: Thanks
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Galileocan: HI MUESCLAN....WELCOME TO THE 96 US NATIONALS DISCUSSION!!
LPennin934: Hi SKHAZEN
Mjskate: but she did skate
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Galileocan: HEY FAXEL...WELCOME TO THE 96 US NATIONALS DISCUSSION.......
PegLewis: But if she didn't, we'd still have 3 places
Faxel 1: Hi Gal, Hi everyone!
Galileocan: MAN.....IT GETS TIRESOME TYPING WELCOME 100 TIMES IN A ROW!!!
Dogonice: Hi Faxel!
LPennin934: Did Carol give you a real big hug?
HPofWH: Was anyone there for the exhibitions?
SKHazen: BTW, LP: Very impressed with Carole's student, Joe Knazek
Mjskate: you can't suppose on what's already happened
LPennin934: jason, how did you skate today?
PLoerch: will exhibitions be on tv?
Faxel 1: Boy, it's crowded here today!
LPennin934: Joey knazek is a great kid.
ICE220: i skate with joe knazek at my rink. he is a very nice boy
HPofWH: They should - probably not for a couple weeks tho
SKHazen: Actually, a big hug each time we bumped into each other. She
remembers the Sqaw Valley
Galileocan: WHAT DID EVERYONE THINK OF THE PAIRS RESULTS???
SKHazen: thing.
Faxel 1: And yes, I was there for the exhibitions. What a thrill the whole
week was.
PLoerch: Love Jenny and Todd
Skate Doc: WAY TO GO BRIAN
PegLewis: we're here to suppose. That's the nature of Chat.
Dogonice: No surprise on Pairs.
LPennin934: I heard Joey K. landed a triple lutz in his long program at
nationals.
Galileocan: DO THINK IT WAS A CONTROVERSIAL DECISION??
HPofWH: Faxel - can you tell me what Dan Hollander did for his exhibition?
SK898B: Furthermore, I don't think that the so-called World Championships is
a competition amonst th
ICE220: penn your son skated great today at practice
SKHazen: Pairs: Thought Stephanie and John did quite well for 1st year.
Dogonice: You mean Pairs, Gal?
Galileocan: YES DOG
LPennin934: Which one, Parker or Colin.
PLoerch: stephanie and john did good in short, choked in long
ICE220: both
Faxel 1: Sorry, I can't think of the name of the song . .. It was a comedy
sort of thing, lots of fun, with
Dogonice: Haven't heard any controversy about Pairs. Only about everything
else.
SK898B: best skaters in the world. Look at Nationals. i'll bet that the top
10 americans at National
SKHazen: LP: Don't know about Nationals, but I saw him land one at Colo Spr
as Jr Wrl Select.
HPofWH: IMHO, am sick of hearing about Jenni and Todd and how wonderfully
happy they are. Doesn't detract in
Faxel 1: Tania Kwiatkoswki helping him out.
LPennin934: That's great. I didn't get to talk to them today.
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HPofWH: any way from their skating, but I'm just sick og hearing about it
SK898B: are better than most of the competitors that will appear at Worlds.
Galileocan: HI SK8COLS...WELCOME TO THE 96 US NATIONALS DISCUSSION!!
Faxel 1: Lots of controversy in pairs, Dog.
Dogonice: Over what, Faxel?
PLoerch: why?
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Galileocan: FAXEL WANTS TO DEBATE THE BRONZE MEDAL
Faxel 1: I thought Stiegler and Zimmerman were robbed in the short. They were
wondferful. I would have
Faxel 1: put them on the team.
HPofWH: Faxel - do you happen to remember if part of the music was "Oh
Darling" by the Beatles?
LPennin934: SKHAZEN, Joey is one of my favorite skaters because he's a great
kid.....Polite and humble.
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SS8TOR: Doc, What happened to Derrick Delmore's boot?
PLoerch: but they choked in long!
Galileocan: WHAT ABOUT YESTERDAY BY THE BEATLES!
SKHazen: Only met him twice, but very impressed.
Sk8Cols: Shelby Lyonhas perfect form in the air!
LPennin934: So Jason, how did you skate today?
Faxel 1: I think so, HPofWH
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Galileocan: HI JOEANN!! WELCOME TO THE 96 US NATIONALS DISCUSSION!!
ICE220: I skated great!!
HPofWH: Galileo - it has something to do with the particular show program
JoeAnnK: Hullo Gal
ICE220: penn my dad says hi
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Skate Doc: The upper seperated from the heel. Thats 2 years in a row - same
thing- same kid.
Sesti: Hey, everyone... big crowd tonight!
LPennin934: That's good. How soon you ready to jump into the novice ranks. Hi
to your Dad.
HPofWH: Thanx Faxel - I know which one that is now. I've seen that tons of
times and it still makes me laugh
Galileocan: HI SESTI...WELCOME TO THE 96 US NATIONALS DISCUSSION!!
LPennin934: Hi to Yolanda too.
JoeAnnK: Hi Sesti
SS8TOR: Hey Sesti!
LPennin934: Hi Sesti.
Sesti: Okay... what part of nationals are we discussing now?
SK898B: Hi Sesti
Galileocan: THE FLOOR IS OPEN...
Sk8Cols: How about some positive comments about what we LIKED about various
teams....
ICE220: penn- when are you coming to visit again?
HPofWH: The ice is empty, as it were...<g>
Galileocan: I THINK THE US HAS THE STRONGEST PAIRS WORLD TEAM IN YEARS!!!!
PLoerch: stepanie and john were very good in short program! How old are
they?
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SKHazen: Gal: You're the moderator/host(ess) tonight, right?
Dogonice: How did Lance Travis & Sarah whose last name I always forget look?
Galileocan: YES SK
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SK898B: I think the top 10 fiishers at nationals are better than a lot of the
competitors at Worlds.
LPennin934: Jason, did you get any lessons from Carol or Glyn today? I'll be
out in 2 weeks.
ICE220: HOW ABOUT MICHELLE KWAN?
SKHazen: Sarah and Lance finished 5th. Did well.
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Skate Doc: Sarah Ward
ICE220: YES I DID
Galileocan: MICHELLE SKATED GREAT........
SS8TOR: I likes Tonia better
PLoerch: boy has she grown up (michelle)!!
Galileocan: HI TOO CUTE.....WELCOME TO THE 96 US NATIONALS DISCUSSION
Mjskate: Tonia skated faster
JoeAnnK: Tonia
Sk8Cols: Tonia did great, so did Michelle
Taggee: I like Tonia better too - much more spped and power
HPofWH: Ice - is it just my imagination, or in the one jump they showed in
slo-mo, did she two-foot both the
HPofWH: take off and the landiing?
Galileocan: TONIA SKATED WITH GREAT, GREAT CONVICTION!!
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SK898B: They should have sent Nicole.
JoeAnnK: Tonia's program was boring
ICE220: SS8TOR I SKATE WITH TONIA she is very nice. today was her 1st day
back
TooCute296: I just got yelled at for being on the computer.
LPennin934: You still using the music from Speed or are changing it when you
go into the novice level?
SS8TOR: Ice what level are you?
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Faxel 1: Stiegler/Zimmerman are 16 and 22, and I think they're the real
future of US pairs skating.
Galileocan: ANYONE THINK THAT RUDY HAS A SHOT AT THE PODIUM IN EDMONTON??
ICE220: I am novice
TooCute296: No.
Sesti: I loved Tonia's program, but then again, I'm a sucker for "Blade
Runner" :-)
Galileocan: HI KSLACK9907 WELCOME TO THE 96 US NATIONALS DISCUSSION!!
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SK898B: If he skates as he did at Nationals, yes.
SS8TOR: Tonia looks like a women not a kid. Tara looked so out of place
Dogonice: I do, Gal.
KSlack9907: Hello all!
LPennin934: Parker and Colin are looking for new music. So are you still
using Speed?
ICE220: dont know yet penn
Galileocan: HEY JANICE....WELCOME TO THE 96 US NATIONALS DISCUSSION
TooCute296: I think Scott Davis should beat Rudy, Todd and Dan up and steal
their medals.
PegLewis: As inconsistently as the Europeans have been skating, Rudy has a
chance unless he's peaked..
JoeAnnK: Rudy Galindo--Orale vato!
TooCute296: Just Kidding.
Janice2027: Hello, again :->.
Galileocan: WHAT DID EVERYONE THINK OF LESLEY VISSER'S INTERVIEW OF NICOLE &
HER DOC?
LPennin934: Someone used Speed at the big nationals last week.
HPofWH: Hey Kathy - this is Dawn Locniskar (the accountant) in Michigan
Sesti: Tara used "Speed"...
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PLoerch: gal. boo hoo
TooCute296: I tink Nicole should be at the worlds
LPennin934: That's right.
Galileocan: HI MHARDY3023...WELCOME TO THE 96 US NATIONALS DISCUSSION!!
SK898B: Leslie should stick to the football locker rooms
MHardy3023: Hi, PLoerch
KSlack9907: Hi Dawn this is my first press box conversation - Hi Mary!
MHardy3023: Hi, Gal!
PLoerch: HI MARCI
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PLoerch: you were right, this is fun!!
HPofWH: TooCute - you better be kidding...I'll send Dan to beat you up (he's
my best buddy) :)
PegLewis: I loved the way Nicole said "It's not MY decision"
Galileocan: HI KMODHA...WELCOME TO THE 96 US NATIONALS DISCUSSION!!
MHardy3023: Yeah, glad you found this room
KModha: is this b-ball?
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ICE220: hi laura your not talking much
JoeAnnK: Little Tara Lipinski used speed?
PLoerch: me too!
MHardy3023: noope, its figure skating
TooCute296: I was kidding. Scott is my best buddy....I wish.
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PLoerch: me too!
Galileocan: FIGURE SKATING KMODHA
Galileocan: MKAYG WELCOME TO THE 96 US NATIONALS DISCUSSION!!
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KModha: what a gay sport, i'm outta here!
LPennin934: I want to tell you about one of the best books I read in the last
10 years.."The Inside Edge
HPofWH: I'm not kidding about Dan being my friend - and I'm very grateful
Sk8Cols: who is here from Winterhurst? Congrats to Joe and Tim and Tonia and
Emily et al
Sesti: Yeah, JoeAnn.... it's funny, I was watching the movie last night, and
all I could think
SKHazen: Bridget -- should have taken the tickets. You would have been
sitting next to Scott in the
Galileocan: HI KMACKAY111 WELCOME TO THE 96 US NATIONALS DISCUSSION!
HPofWH: good riddance KModha
Sesti: about was Tara!
SKHazen: Ladies Short.
LPennin934: by Christine Brennan.... Anyone read it yet?
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KMackay111: THE BRUINS STINK THIS YEAR. HUH!!!
TooCute296: Someday Scott will be my friend.
Mjskate: yes i read it
MHardy3023: didnt read book...scanned book and waiting for library to get it
LPennin934: Did you like it?
TooCute296: A dream is a wish your heart makes.
HPofWH: I've had the book on order for several weeks - can't seem to get it
ICE220: i skate at winterhurst all of them are super skaters
TooCute296: I read it.
KSlack9907: I am in the middle of Inside Edge - good book
MHardy3023: HP: Barnes/Noble has it
JoeAnnK: When did this come out ,Sesti? What movie?
TooCute296: I skate in Simsbury.
KMackay111: HOW ABOUT THE KEVIN STREVENS TRADE.
Sk8Cols: book is ok - take it with a grain of salt
Mjskate: I thought it was okay, it kind of had a tabloid feel to it
SK898B: Yes I read it. She doesn't cover new ground. She presents opinion as
fact
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Sesti: "Speed"?
Dogonice: I read it, not particularly impressed.
TooCute296: That;s what I thought.
Faxel 1: Lots of grains of salt, I say (about book).
Galileocan: WOODSTK714 WELCOME TO THE 96 US NATIONALS DISCUSSION!
LPennin934: It gives you an ubelievable behind the scenes view of the skating
world.
Taggee: The section in book on Rudy is very interesting, after San Jose! Said
he'd never win Natls
Woodstk714: Hi, thanks, glad to be here
ICE220: SO HOW ABOUT TONIA KWIATOWSKI
TooCute296: It was kind of bias.
HPofWH: :::impatientyly waiting for order from Waldenbooks so I can get
frequent buyer points::: :)
Galileocan: TONIA WAS GREAT!!!
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PLoerch: tonia finally did it!
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TooCute296: ya think?
LPennin934: I know...especially because of his sexual orientation.
Sk8Cols: Worlds watch out - here comes Tonia and Michelle and Tara!
JoeAnnK: I think I miss read you Sesti.
SS8TOR: Tonia should have won
Galileocan: HI DKURIAN...WELCOME TO THE 96 US NATIONALS DISCUSSION!!
Sesti: Okay.... understandable :-)
DKurian: SURE
ICE220: SS8TOR I AGREE WITH YOU
Galileocan: YOU MAY GET AN ARGUMENT FROM A LOT OF PEOPLE SS8!!! I THINK IT
WAS CLOSE!!
TooCute296: What about my Scott Davis?
PegLewis: Did you see her face fall as she saw her scores fit neatly below
Michelle's?
Galileocan: DID EVERYONE FEEL SORRY FOR SCOTT??? I SURE DID!!
LPennin934: I thought he skated the most emotional long program for a guy
that I've seen in years.
TooCute296: Didn't you just want to hug the guy?
Sesti: I think Worlds have to watch out for the entire US team! It's the
best we've sent in a few
Woodstk714: Too bad there couldn't be more than one winner
Sesti: years!
MHardy3023: wonder if his vertigo had anything dodo with it?
SS8TOR: It was very close, I just wanted to see her win for once. Sort of a
Paul W. thing!
PLoerch: where are worlds this year??
SK898B: I think the vertigo affected him.
MHardy3023: edmonton, canada
Galileocan: SCOTT IS A GREAT SKATER....I THINK HE HAS HAD SOME BAD LUCK OF
LATE
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HPofWH: Edmonton
TooCute296: was he crying or was it just me?
MHardy3023: both
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Woodstk714: He looked kind of teary
Skate Doc: Forget the vertigo thing, its undre control.
TooCute296: I think he should move on from Kathey.
Galileocan: WOULDN'T YOU????BUT FOLKS RELATING TO NICOLE...SHOULD SCOTT HAVE
BEEN
TooCute296: I'll coach him.
LPennin934: Scott, hasn't gotten in that zone like Galindo in a long time.
PegLewis: Scott is a great skater...until he makes his first mistake. Then
he caves quickly. If he..
Galileocan: NAMED TO THE TEAM OVER DAN JUST BECAUSE HE MAY HAVE MORE
POTENTIAL??
Taggee: Is Scott in grand prix final or centennial?
PegLewis: could just recover from his mistakes, he could be unbeatable.
KSlack9907: Hi Sk8Cols
TooCute296: I agree Peg.
MHardy3023: is Meno/Sand going to Grand Prix?
Faxel 1: Scott wasn't injured, Gal. Nicole WAS>
SKHazen: Scott is 2nd alternate for GP final, as I recall
Taggee: No - Meno and Sand not to Grand Prix
Faxel 1: Yes, I hear Meno/Sand are going.
Sesti: I think M & S are going, with B & S out...
PLoerch: what is grand prix??
HPofWH: More potential? I am admittedly biased, but I think Dan has way more
potential than Scott has left!!!
TooCute296: Scott needs a hug and he'll be okay.
Galileocan: OH OH
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MHardy3023: Patty: I'll email you about Grand Prix!!
SK898B: ESPNNET Said she faked the injury hoping for sympathy
PLoerch: thanks marci!!
TooCute296: double oh oh
PegLewis: HP: I'm talking TALENT, not POTENTIAL
MHardy3023: any updates on Bereznaia/Shliakhov?
Galileocan: WHEN NICOLE WITHDREW...SHOULD AN ANNOUNCEMENT HAVE BEEN MADE THAT
Faxel 1: We're talking USFSA precedent, not talent or potential.
Sesti: Potential really has little to do with any of it....
TooCute296: Scott has more natural talent in his big toe than any skater I
saw last week.
Galileocan: ALL SKATERS WOULD NOW BE BYING FOR ONLY 1ST AND 2ND SPOT...???
LPennin934: sk8cols, Do you know Marci Hinsman?
Galileocan: DOESN'T THAT SEEM A TAD UNFAIR??
HPofWH: Peg - as I understand it, she said potential
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Sesti: Huh, Gal?
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Woodstk714: Can you explain, Gal?
FIREBRDS40: What do you think about Colege Hoops
Galileocan: VOTE NOW....SHOULD NICOLE BE GOING TO WORLDS????? VOTE YES OR
NO......
Faxel 1: Doesn't it seem a tad unfair that Mark Mitchell didn't go to the
Olympics but Tara L. is going to
Faxel 1: Worlds?
Galileocan: WE WILL TABULATE THE VOTES
Mjskate: yes
PLoerch: no
Skate Doc: no
PegLewis: HP: sorry. It's a feeble mind, but it's all I've got
SS8TOR: Yes
LPennin934: No.
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MHardy3023: no
MKAYG: yes
Sesti: no
JoeAnnK: no
Woodstk714: no
TooCute296: bridget's going to bed now and yes yes yes
Faxel 1: Yes no yes no yes no
Dogonice: Yes, I haven't forgotten that one, Faxel.
PegLewis: no
ICE220: yes
SK898B: I think they should restructure Worlds or create a new compeition. It
is unfair to our Ameri
Galileocan: WOW ITS CLOSE
TooCute296: Good night
Galileocan: BUT I THINK THE NOs HAVE IT BY A NOSE
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Sesti: 'nite, Bridget....
Woodstk714: good one!
MHardy3023: what was USFSA's decision about why Nicole not going? any basic
reason?
ICE220: who thinks that the double axel is the hardest jump to get?
SK898B: can skaters. I'll bet our top 10 are better than l ot of the skaters
Worlds.
Faxel 1: Nope. No reason.
PegLewis: I had sympathy for Nicole until the commentary said she ignored her
coach's advice...
Galileocan: IF TONIA HAD FINISHED THIRD....DO THE NICOLE BACKERS AGREE THAT
TONIA SHOULD]
Sesti: SK898B: are you saying that Americans are basically better than
everyone else??
Galileocan: HAVE BEEN DUMPED?
SS8TOR: Ice you're the only one here that can come close!
PegLewis: during warm-ups, and that move aggravated the ankle
Dogonice: What do you mean 'restructure', SK8?
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LPennin934: I do. Some people get better triples than their double axel, like
Tara Lipinski.
Sk8Cols: It is true that some countries have a lot more depth....
MHardy3023: when Nicole is more disciplined with herself, she'll have more
respect! until then...too ba
MKAYG: no, Tonia deserves to go to worlds.
SK898B: Well look at the fFrench team. after Eric and 0phillippe, the third
skater they are sending
MHardy3023: oops, i mean too bad
SS8TOR: Tara axels are so ugly. What a horrid takeoff
Sk8Cols: the juniors in USA, Canada and the former USSR would be world class
seniors in many other places
Galileocan: BUT TARA DIDNT MKAY?????
Sesti: Some have more depth, but I don't think a competition should be
structured to favor those
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SK898B: didn't finish in the top 20 at europeans
Sesti: countries...
Faxel 1: Nicole was punished for doing the Nutcracker, something that is not
illegal, last I checked.
Galileocan: HI BRADLEY476 WELCOME TO THE 96 US NATIONALS DISCUSSION
Galileocan: DO YOU REALLY BELIEVE THAT FAXEL?
PLoerch: but it was her CHOICE to do it
ICE220: hows Europeans
Faxel 1: Believe what, Gal?
Galileocan: WHY WAS TODD NOT PUNISHED THEN FAXEL?
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Faxel 1: Huh?
Skate Doc: Taras jumping style comes from learning them on rollerskates
first.
MHardy3023: who thinks Ina/Dungjen should have won , instead of Meno/Sand?
LPennin934: I don't know about that sdk8Cols...At Junior Worlds some guys
were doing Quads.
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Sk8Cols: any neat moves that anyone liked? Like, Rudy's layback and "Y"
spin?
PegLewis: If we have better skaters at worlds it is because we've got a
bigger population to draw from
MHardy3023: I liked Rudy's spins
Taggee: I do - I&D lack a lot artistically, but much better technically here
Woodstk714: I like all Rudy's spins, very creative
SS8TOR: Then she should rollerskate! Why isn't she deducted for tech merit?
PLoerch: but artistic rules over technical!
SK898B: I do, they are more athletic and faster than Meno and sand, although
M/S are more artistic
Woodstk714: not many guys do laybacks, one of my faves
Galileocan: I THINK THAT NO ONCE COULD DENY RUDY THE TITLE...IT WAS LIKE
SOMEONE ON A
Galileocan: MISSION!
LPennin934: Sk8Cols....those were great moves. He pulled them off well.
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ICE220: Tonia should have been 1st because she skated great!!!!!!!! She's the
best!!!!
Sesti: I was actually very impressed with the Dance OD... I'm not a big dance
fan, but it was very
Sesti: interesting.... at least to me.
Woodstk714: Rudy deserved the title, he was fabulous!
SK898B: Rudy needs the second triple axel, don't you think?
PLoerch: did they televise finals of dance, I did not see?!
Galileocan: ANYONE THINK THAT THE TWO JUDGES WHO VOTED FOR TODD WERE WRONG??
Taggee: Yes - at worlds he'll need 2
Sesti: They haven't televised them yet...
MHardy3023: I think Dance finals televised on feb 3rd
SS8TOR: Yes
Dogonice: Just remember who predicted Rudy's win last week. (:
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LPennin934: Galindo has unbelievable stretch..
Galileocan: DOG YOU ARE A SOOTHSAYER
Woodstk714: DAnce is a week from Saturday
PLoerch: good, thought I MISSED!
LPennin934: Hi Linc.
Faxel 1: Had Rudy skated first instead of last, I wouldn't have been
surprised if the results would have been
Faxel 1: different
Dogonice: A veritable prophet.
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Galileocan: IAMLINC WELCOME TO THE 96 US NATIONALS DISCUSSION
Skate Doc: Tech merit has to do with compleating the jump. Presentation is
how it looks.
MHardy3023: exhibitions televised on feb 10th
Dogonice: Um, in the Mens division at least. (;
LPennin934: Linc, Jason is with us...Ice220
Galileocan: MARYLYNNR WELCOME TO THE 96 US NATIONALS DISCUSSION
IAMLINC: hI LPENN
MARYLYNNR: thanks nice to be here
MKAYG: Tara skated very well at nationals but her youth could hurt her at
worlds.
Galileocan: DO YOU REALLY THINK SO FAXEL?
Skate Doc: And Taea got marked down for presentation.
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SS8TOR: Then why is her presentation better than Sydne V.?
IAMLINC: hI jASON
LPennin934: Linc, what did you think of nationals?
Dogonice: You think he would have been less 'on', Faxel -- or the judges
would have viewed it
Taggee: Is Tara as slow in person as I hear?
Dogonice: differently?
ISKATE 1: hi folks!
Woodstk714: Do you think Tara is ready for Worlds?
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SK898B: The Nets should have learned by now, that themen's comp is more
exciting than the ladies, Me
Galileocan: ISKATE WELCOME TO THE 96 US NATIONLAS DISCUSSION!!
ICE220: hi i am linc . where is brian?
LPennin934: Yes, on Tara.
SK898B: Men should be in prime time
ISKATE 1: COOL! What's the topic?
Galileocan: I THINK WHETHER TARA IS READY OR NOT...SHE HAS EARNED HER RIGHT?
AGREED??
Faxel 1: I think the judges would have left rooom. The way he skated, after
Todd, with the audience going nuts
PLoerch: what do you mean "slow"??
Sesti: Trivia break... just saw something that said Rudy will be on the TV
show "Extra" tonight...
MHardy3023: AGREED
Faxel 1: the judges had no choice, thankfully!
IAMLINC: Brian is in bed . He has a test tomorrow
JoeAnnK: How has Rudy placed before last weeks Nationals?
Skate Doc: How do you mean slow?
MHardy3023: what is TV show, Extra?
Woodstk714: I agreee she earned it, I just question her readiness for this
ISKATE 1: isn't extra over already?
Dogonice: What channel is that, Sesti?
PegLewis: Tara's going because the Powers that Be want her to gain experience
Faxel 1: What time is it on?
LPennin934: I agree on Tara....she's ready for the Worlds Experience, but
she'll get killed her first ye
LPennin934: year.
ICE220: i am linc- do you know who i am?
Sesti: It's an "Entertainment Tonight" wannabe... and it's in syndication,
different time,
Galileocan: MY OPINION IS IF YOU WORK YOUR BUTT OFF AND DO IT......NO ONE
SHOULD TAKE IT
Galileocan: AWAY FROM YOU
MHardy3023: DEFINITELY, GAL!
Sesti: different channel... check your local listings, as they say...
ISKATE 1: channel CBS
ISKATE 1: how is rudi's speed on the ice?
PegLewis: The PTB have an eye for US sweeping Worlds in a couple years from
now
IAMLINC: yes
Sk8Cols: Hi IAMLINC - I met your son last year at Garden City....
Sesti: It's relegated to late night here...
Galileocan: DOES ANYONE KNOW IF RUDY WILL STICK IN UNTIL NAGANO ??
Woodstk714: Rudy's pretty fast, I think he placed 6th last year (?)
LPennin934: In the book, Inside Edge" they talk about Tata mania.
ISKATE 1: does anyone know anymore about Katya Gordeeva's press conference?
Faxel 1: Rudy is definitely staying in.
LPennin934: That's Tara mania.
PegLewis: Tara mania?
IAMLINC: Sk8 we're thinking of going again. Wonder if Sam Milby will be there
SK898B: Yes, the judges should judge the performance before them, not on
past performance
Woodstk714: I think Rudy will stay, why not go for it it's only 2 years!!!
Sk8Cols: Katya didn't speak - exclusive with CBS - to be aired next Wdnesday
am
Faxel 1: Wouldn't that be nice!
MHardy3023: Katya's interview on CBS will be aired on JANUARY 31ST on CBS
This Morning, FYI
Galileocan: SK8 I THINK YOU ARE RIGHT...HOWEVER...I THINK THERE ARE JUSTIFIED
TIMES TO
Galileocan: SEND OTHER STAKTERS...
JoeAnnK: Has Rudy won any other competitions this season? I seems to me that
he came out of nowhere
Galileocan: EG. BROWNING IN 92...( A CURRENT THREE TIME WORLD CHAMPION) WHO
DID NOT
SS8TOR: SK8 She didn't speak?
SKHazen: Won Coast very convincingly
ISKATE 1: THANK YOU THANK YOU for your help!
MHardy3023: Rudy won pairs with Kristi Yamaguchi
Galileocan: COMPETE AT NATIONALS...
ICE220: penn- whay do you think of nicole bobek?
LPennin934: I find the media coverage on Tara to be almost overwhelming for
the kid.
Woodstk714: He's always done well at Nationals--top 5-8, no int'l titles as a
single skater that i know
Woodstk714: of
KSlack9907: Rudy won Coasts
JoeAnnK: Lately though
Faxel 1: Rudy skated very well in past Nationals, but never got the marks.
LPennin934: Bobeck, should get ready for next year>
Galileocan: FAXEL...AS WELL OR CLOSE TO HIS RECENT SKATE??
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Faxel 1: Well, not quite.
PegLewis: Tara isn't old enough to feel the pressure from anywhere yet.
PLoerch: how long was win with Rudy and Kristy??
MHardy3023: is Rudy on the TOC this year? Was Nicole bumped off?
Galileocan: WELCOME JHUWALDT TO THE 96 US NATIONALS DISCUSSION~
LPennin934: sk8Cols, are you a choreographer?
Woodstk714: He has skated very well in the last 4 nationals--big crowd
pleaser and ovations but
PLoerch: sorry, how long ago?
Faxel 1: But he should have been no lower than second in the short program.
SKHazen: Rudy did skate almost that well at Coast.
SK898B: Bobeck and eldrege didnot show up on the Collins Winter tour in NH,
Last night
Taggee: Rudy and Kristi - 89 and 90 (?)
MHardy3023: Rudy/Krisi won, I believe 1990 & 1991
Woodstk714: the scores were never quite reflective of his performance
Sk8Cols: no Katia didn't speak - she did show her exhibition tribute to
Sergeithat will b done later at Stars
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ISKATE 1: why didn't kristi and rudi get back together when she wanted to
return to pairs?
Skate Doc: The media grabbed hold of Taras win at sports fest and wouldn't
let go.
Sesti: I heard that Nicole and Todd both pulled out of the Winter tour just
after Nationals....
ICE220: HOW ABOUT JOE KNAZEK? (novice champ)
Galileocan: QUESTION...HAD NICOLE SKATED..AND SKATED POORLY...SHOULD SHE
STILL HAVE
Sk8Cols: nope, I am an adult skater
Galileocan: BEEN GIVE A SPOT TO WORLDS??
Taggee: I heard Krisit say once he was doing well in singles, so they
wouldn't get back together
Skate Doc: We had TV crews at the rink a half dozen times in the fall.
PLoerch: will Katya
Woodstk714: NO WAY
SKHazen: Joe was great, ICE
SS8TOR: Thanks Sk8Cols!
Galileocan: IN OTHER WORDS....SHOULD NATIONALS MEAN ANYTHING AT ALL OR SHOULD
WORLD
LPennin934: Can Vogel beat Tara L. next year?
ISKATE 1: on what show is Katya performing her tribute?
PegLewis: Even if Nicole skated, Kwan would have won. USFSA wanted to keep
her string of wins...
Galileocan: TEAMS BE MADE UP OF ANTICIPATED STRONG PERFORMERS AT WORLDS??
PegLewis: ...intact
SK898B: Rudy was supposed to be there, too
Sesti: Nationals *should* be Worlds qualifying, IMO.... like it traditionally
has been.
PLoerch: did they tape Katya's skate?
Taggee: FEb 27 Stars on Ice (Katya)
MHardy3023: Patty, will Katya what?
Galileocan: IF THAT IS TRUE PEG...WHY DIDN'T THEY MAKE TODD THE WINNER???
Sk8Cols: Stars on Ie at the hartford stop - CBS
ICE220: sk8tor- did joe do triple flip?
Dogonice: I thought Eldredge withdrew from the Winter tour.
Taggee: Todd is not in Winter tour, from what I heard of last night's show
ICE220: WINTERHURST ROCKS
SKHazen: I believe that both Todd and Nicole w/drew from the Winter tour to
focus their attention on
Faxel 1: It never made sense to me that any of the team members should do a
tour between Nationals and Worlds
Woodstk714: Nicole had one good year, that does not a champion who gets a
break make..
ISKATE 1: is that Katya's only stop with SOI, or will she stay on the tour?
SKHazen: training for Centennial on Ice
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Skate Doc: I think thatdepends on wheather Tara grows and how well she deals
with it LP.
Galileocan: HI KMYERS WELCOME TO THE 96 US NATIONALS DISCUSSION!!
PegLewis: Todd blew his opening combo, didn't he. He wasn't skating strong
enough to vie at worlds
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Sk8Cols: not certain re Katya - will be clearer er interview on Wednesday am
SK898B: Michelle is there as well as Meno and Sand
Galileocan: HI JANEARIE...WELCOME TO THE 96 US NATIONALS DISCUSSION
ISKATE 1: thanks.
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ISKATE 1: That's GAL for ya...your personal doorman...woman
LPennin934: Skate Doc, do you think tara will get the triple axel before
Kwan?
Galileocan: KIMBER ALLOWED ME TO VOLUNTEER AS THE HOST/ESS WITH THE
MOST/ESS~!~
ISKATE 1: did anyone feel that Ina and Dungen should have won?
Sk8Cols: Ladies long comp at worlds will be interesting, with Josee and Lulu
and Midori, etc
SS8TOR: How could Tara get a triple with her takeoff?
SKHazen: LP: if my "Kwan" you mean Michelle, she already has it. I have it
on video tape.
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Galileocan: IT CERTAINLY IS ARGUEABLE ISKATE!!
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SHUFANGNY: HI all
Skate Doc: Shes Two footed them in practice. Also a Quad salcow TWO FOOTED.
Galileocan: HEY SHUF!! WELCOME TO THE 96 US NATIONALS DISCUSSION!!!
SK898B: Her jumps are about six inches off the ground
SKHazen: Hi, Shuf
ISKATE 1: hi
LPennin934: I agree.According to Dick Button it's a terrible takeoff.
Skate Doc: damn caps lock
SHUFANGNY: Who are we talking about?
PLoerch: dick button is a jerk!
ISKATE 1: what's so bad about it?
ICE220: I am linc-MY parents say Hello
SS8TOR: Hey Shuf
PegLewis: I & D skated the old style pairs (lots of ensemble work) Meno &
Sand's style is in the...
LPennin934: Skate Doc, you've seen her try them.
SHUFANGNY: Dick Button is a great artistic commentator
PegLewis: ...style of the current fad, so I & D didn;t have a chance
ICE220: Nicole Bobek
Woodstk714: Did anyone think Dick Button was kinder to the skaters this year?
IAMLINC: Hi mom , Hi dad
MHardy3023: when will someone tell Dick Button "s...-up?" (please don't TOS
me, Gal!)
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SK898B: He was horrible to Mike Weiss
Sesti: Dick was downright gushy this year! :-)
PLoerch: TOO critical and try's to impress with "fancy words"
ISKATE 1: Woods, that's because Nicole didn't skate!
Galileocan: HI JTONN AND MORRY WELCOME TO THE 96 US NATIONALS DISCUSSION!!!!!
Skate Doc: That hitch in Taras 2axel takeoff is to slow down the rotation.
SKHazen: Hi, Morry
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Woodstk714: Good point ISKATE
MorryS: Don't know if I belong here
PLoerch: did you see tears in his eyes after Rudy, or just me (GAG)
SHUFANGNY: So Nicole has been landing 2 footed quads in practice?
JTonn5469: {S WELCOME
SK898B: Hi Morry
Galileocan: {S WELCOME
JTonn5469: HI MORRY
MHardy3023: if so, no wonder her ankle hurts! with those quads
SHUFANGNY: {S WELCOME
JTonn5469: HI GAL
ISKATE 1: Hi, morry...ready for the questions?
JTonn5469: HI SHUF
Skate Doc: Morry had his own fan clud at Nationals.
Galileocan: MORRY....FOR ONCE IN MY LIFE....I HAVE TO TRY AND BE
IMPARTIAL...ITS KILLING ME!!
Skate Doc: club
JTonn5469: {s BYE
ISKATE 1: whatchamean?
MorryS: Not many. The press has me worn out
Dogonice: You're doing a great job, Gal. (;
JTonn5469: {S BYE
LPennin934: DiGregorio said Tara would get the 3 axel, no problem and now
he's not even her coach.
SS8TOR: Hey Morry
MorryS: Join the ranks of an official
ISKATE 1: why must you be impartial? We'd rather you not..
JTonn5469: {S GOODBYE
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SS8TOR: Who was in his fan club Doc?
Galileocan: THANK YOU DOG.....I CERTAINLY AM TRYING HARD....(SWEAT POURING
DOWN ME!!)
Sk8Cols: Good things in San Jose? Well-run?
Dogonice: This would be a great time to discuss Elvis, eh?
ICE220: I am Linc- what do you think of nicole and tonia?
ISKATE 1: so, morry...heh, heh, heh...
Galileocan: ELVIS WAS NOT AT US NATIONALS DOG!~!
Faxel 1: Yeah, grand idea, Dog!
PegLewis: What about the coaches' protests??????????????
LPennin934: Linc, have you read Skater's Edge yet?
MHardy3023: how's Elvis coming along? Heard he played hockey in boston
SHUFANGNY: Too many woman are trying to get triple axels:Kwanie,Bobek, Ito
(has it), Vogel, Lipinski...
Galileocan: NO PRESSURE ON MORRY FOLKS!!!
ISKATE 1: tell us about the nicole...
MorryS: Great event this year. Plenty of suprises for everyone
PLoerch: that is understatement
Galileocan: ASK HIM IF HE THOUGHT THAT SAN JOSE ARENA WAS A NICE ARENA.......
Galileocan: BE NICE!
MorryS: Most triple axels are just as real as the quads
IAMLINC: lpenn , no but I saw Parker walking around with it today
ISKATE 1: aren't we always?
Sk8Cols: Nashville is host next year....... can't wait
LPennin934: i worry that Kwan may no win an Olympic gold in 98 with Ito and
the 3 axel coming back.
PegLewis: Gal, you're narrowing your attention to your pals. Tell me about
the coaches' problems...
PegLewis: ...with the USFSA
Taggee: I don't worry - I think if anyone desreves olympic gold, midori does
ISKATE 1: Kwan may be the Kristi of 98
MorryS: Hope we get a roof in Nashville
Sk8Cols: soouonds like some great talent in novice and juniors
Sesti: Nashville's close enough that I may just go into debt to be there next
year! :-)
PLoerch: geez, a lot can happen in 2 years!
Galileocan: DOES EVERYONE AGREE THAT UPSETS AT NATIONALS MAKE IT MORE
EXCITING!!??
SHUFANGNY: I doubt that Quan will have the triple axel. But I hope I'm wrong
SK898B: Michelle is more artistic, and she has the other triples
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PLoerch: YES
PegLewis: Yes
Faxel 1: Midori should make Worlds interesting, that's for sure!
MKAYG: yes
ISKATE 1: SHELBY LYONS WAS GREAT!
Woodstk714: Absolutely
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IAMLINC: Ice220, I think Tonia is great and beautiful and you can have Nicole
LPennin934: You've got to read it. It's absolutely the best book on skating.
I learned so much from it.
JoeAnnK: Kwan has two years to get a triple axel and she'll have the artistic
edge over Ito
Sesti: Everyone loves surprise endings...
PegLewis: You don;t care about the coaches, right
KSlack9907: Nashville will get a roof!
SK898B: Yes, much more exciting
Skate Doc: Hi Marge. Good to see you at SJ.
Sk8Cols: yes - upsets reward thosewho skate well on a given day
Galileocan: EXCEPT IF YOU ARE THE SKATER WHO GETS UPSET!!!
Dogonice: What was the question about the coaches, Peg?
PLoerch: this is true!
MHardy3023: definitely!
Woodstk714: As it should be
MorryS: Hi Mike. Have you recovered?
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SHUFANGNY: You know? Tifanny Chin did a triple axel in practice once when she
was about 14, I think the
SHUFANGNY: same ill happen to Kwan
Galileocan: HI SA MCD 5 WELCOME TO THE 96 US NATIONALS DISCUSSION!!
SHUFANGNY: I mean Will
PegLewis: I was wondering if anyone knew how their protest was received by
the USFSA
Skate Doc: Somewhat. voice hasen't quite come back.
Sk8Cols: what was the issue?
Dogonice: Which coaches were involved?
ISKATE 1: WHOSE PROTEST???
SKHazen: Shuf: to which "Kwan" are you referring?
OnlineHost: SA McD 5 has left the room.
MHardy3023: yea, what protest?
Woodstk714: Was that the Robby Kaine thing?
Galileocan: ONCE A DECISION IS MADE (EG. NICOLE) CAN A PETITION BE MADE TO
REVERSE IT???
MorryS: Did not stay long enough up stairs
LPennin934: Linc, many of Carol's famous lines are in the book, like "Think
like a man, and look like a
SHUFANGNY: Michelle Kwan
ISKATE 1: TALK! TALK! PEG!
ICE220: good night penn and linc. hope to see you soon penn.
LPennin934: lady" when talking to her girl dskaters."
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Skate Doc: True. I fix that in Edmonton.
IAMLINC: see you tomorrow ice220
PegLewis: twenty-some-off coaches walked out of a meeting with the Nationals
event referee...
LPennin934: Goodnight, Jason. Come back next week.
SS8TOR: Night Ice
Galileocan: AFFAMOON WELCOME TO THE 96 US NATIONALS DISCUSSION!!
ISKATE 1: WHY??
MHardy3023: cuz their student lost????
PegLewis: ...because of severe restrictions on coaching teams...
IAMLINC: lpenn , I'll have to get the book
Sk8Cols: re? the limit on people in kiss and cry?
Galileocan: MORRY, IF ONE WISHES TO INTRODUCE THEMSELVES AT WORLDS...HOW
WOULD ONE
Galileocan: GO ABOUT IT???
MHardy3023: or has it something to do with limitations of the number of
people in kiss & cry area?
IAMLINC: Or steal it from Parker
Dogonice: What's that about, Mary? Limit of what?
LPennin934: I have 2 copies, one in Hartford and one in Cleveland.
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LPennin934: Parker will kill you.
MorryS: When i find the hotel I will e mail you
PegLewis: ...at practice and during thcompetetion's programs... and
scheduling two students...
Galileocan: THANK YOU
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IceRebelTD: oh man, another Ice?
Sk8Cols: limited to two support peoplt rinkside
JoeAnnK: Did anyone figure out why Karen Kwan was marked so low on technical?
PegLewis: ...of the same coach to practice at the same time
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PLoerch: Karen was very good, boy is she skinny!
SS8TOR: She didn't do any of the harder triples
ISKATE 1: Has anyone watched tonight's episold of friends? Phoebe marries
and ice dancer
LPennin934: Parker is reading the book. Brian will learn a lot about the
higher levels of skating.
Skate Doc: Karen is tall.
Galileocan: WELCOMEE ICE REBEL TD AND KE2s TO THE 96 US NATIONALS
DISCUSSION!!
MHardy3023: tall, lanky, skinny Karen, unlike Michelle!
Faxel 1: I have to run. Nice chatting with all of you.
PLoerch: yes she is and has LONG graceful arms
SS8TOR: Nught Faxel
Sesti: nite, Faxel...
Dogonice: 'Nite, Faxel!
ISKATE 1: gotta keep those caps on, huh GAL
MHardy3023: nitey, Faxel
SHUFANGNY: Bye
PLoerch: Michelle seems older.......
ISKATE 1: night!
Skate Doc: c ya fax
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Dogonice: Before you go, is Brian doing the Hartford show?
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Galileocan: WOULD YOU PREFER I REMOVE THEM...USUALLY THE HOST/ESS IS IN
CAPS....
LPennin934: Yes. Boitano is coming to Hartford.
ISKATE 1: naw, it's cool
PLoerch: how can you guys keep all these events straight!!???
Dogonice: Not that Brian. Brian Orser.
Faxel 1: Last I knew he was, but someone said he wasn't listed in one of the
ads.
ISKATE 1: Skating Spetacular is on tonight!
SHUFANGNY: {S what channel?
LPennin934: Let me go check the paper, it's in todays issue.
Faxel 1: He said he'd be there, but who knows? Gotta run. Talk soon. Bye!
Dogonice: OK, bye!
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MorryS: Mike what is happing with Natalia's teams in Budapest?
SHUFANGNY: Bye Faxel
ISKATE 1: PBS, 8:00 pacific time
SS8TOR: USA it was wonderful
JoeAnnK: Is that Vail? I'm waiting for Landover tonorrow...
Skate Doc: 1,2,3,5
PLoerch: that's 11 eastern?
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MHardy3023: what teams? in Budapest, Morry?
SHUFANGNY: Darn I must've missed it!
ISKATE 1: are there any programs on this sunday>?
SS8TOR: Yes Vail
Taggee: its on right now in CA - goot go. bye.
MorryS: G and P
ISKATE 1: is Vail a pro competition?
Sesti: Missed most of the Vail show... had to go to school... :-)
Dogonice: Vail was on here at 7 pm (USA network)
LPennin934: No, Brian Orser is not coming to Hartford.
PLoerch: bye...........
Sk8Cols: I have volunteered to interview Natalie Vlandis during an upcoming
forum - our natl jr pair champ
Galileocan: MORRY........HAS THE USFSA ALWAYS BEEN IN COLORADO SPRINGS??
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Dogonice: Darn. Thanks for looking, LP.
Galileocan: WELCOME H3H3 TO THE 96 US NATIONALS DISCUSSION!!
MorryS: No. It was in Boston for 50 years
SS8TOR: Just a show !
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Skate Doc: G&P 1, K&O 2, Romanova &Yearoshinko 3
Sk8Cols: Natalie and possibly Jered will be online to talk about what it is
like to compete at natls
MHardy3023: Morry: do you have an update on Bereznaia/Shliakhov?
Galileocan: REALLY!? WOW
IAMLINC: Lpenn, do you Know when Cherry Blossom is this year"
LPennin934: Sure, I met Brian Orser last year in hartford....Nice guy.
ISKATE 1: a pros show?
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Sk8Cols: date not final yet -Kimber is orking it out
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LPennin934: Probably in May.
ISKATE 1: VAIL?
MorryS: No I haven't heard today, but it is not good from yesterday
H3H3: good bye wrong room
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Dogonice: Vail Figure Skating Festival, ISKATE.
Sesti: Terrific, Sk8Cols :-)
SS8TOR: Sk8Col Great!!
ISKATE 1: whose usually in it?
PegLewis: I had to let the cat out. Give us a great topic, please
Galileocan: TRIVIA...DOES ANYONE KNOW THE SMALLEST ARENA THAT US NATIONALS
WERE EVER
SHUFANGNY: What channel would PBS e in NY?
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Galileocan: HELD IN??
SHUFANGNY: I mean BE
PegLewis: no
LPennin934: Colin wants to do the Cherry Blossum.
SK898B: Except for the commentary, the Vail show was great
MHardy3023: my backyard
SKHazen: Broadmoor?
Galileocan: I DONT KNOW...I AM ASKING???????
Woodstk714: PBS in NYC is 13 isn't it?
Dogonice: Paul, Roz, A&S, R&K, Roca & Sur, the Carruthers, Elaine Z., Josef
S.
SS8TOR: Lpenn is it in Reson, Va. this year?
Sk8Cols: going back how far?
Sesti: PBS has different programming everywhere... you'll have to check your
listings...
ISKATE 1: BYE!
PegLewis: You don't ask trivia q's unlessyou have the answer
Skate Doc: I thought the ice at SJ looked small.
Dogonice: Scott Davis & Caryn K.
Galileocan: MAYBE THE LAST 30 YEARS..//////........YES YOUR RIGHT
PEG...SORRY!
ISKATE 1: g'night
SHUFANGNY: I thought so and tried. It's not 13
MorryS: Got to go phone again. This is a great job!!!
LPennin934: Cherry Blossum is at Alexandria, Va.
SKHazen: Nite, Morry. Love to Elda.
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Woodstk714: It probably depends on your cable, my PBS is 13 (NYC) and 22
(Albany)
SS8TOR: You can stay with me if you want
IAMLINC: My brother wants me to go to Vegas 1st week in May . Just trying to
see if I'm free
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PegLewis: How many times has the national champ had to pull out of the long
program at the last...
PegLewis: ...minute?
Skate Doc: Cherry Blossem is in Reston this year.
Sesti: Oh, yeah... to forum regulars, I'm supposed to say hi from Alexis
(CanadaSk8)....
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JoeAnnK: Well, my hour is up. I'm outta here! have a good nite, everyone.
SHUFANGNY: Where are you, woodstock? I'm in Queens
Galileocan: LAZLO! WELCOME TO THE 96 US NATIONALS
DISCUSSION.......EGESHEGEDREH!
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LPennin934: Cherry Blossum was late may last year.
SK898B: Vail was on the USA Network
KSlack9907: Sk8Cols - anyone coming to SEGL comp in Feb?
Woodstk714: I'm in Dutchess county--disaster area and now water problems!!!
SS8TOR: I think it's in Reston Lpenn
MHardy3023: good nitey!
Sk8Cols: yup
SK898B: It Repeats on saturday afternoon
LPennin934: Go out and win Big in Vegas, and pay for some skating.
SHUFANGNY: OK Thanks
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PegLewis: Gal, would Kwan have won if school figures were still part of the
contest?
Sk8Cols: quite a few of our kids, plus since it is open to others this year I
know Baltimore has some adults
PegLewis: Speculate
LPennin934: Does Cherry Blossum roate rinks year to year.?
Galileocan: HARD TO SAY......BUT I THINK SHE WOULD HAVE
IAMLINC: After skating , there is no money for Vegas
Sk8Cols: and so does Michigan
PegLewis: How about Bobek
LPennin934: That's true.
KSlack9907: Already had some interest from Baltimore
Galileocan: WELL LOOKING AT THE OUTCOME...I WOULD DOUBT IT WITH THE INJURY
SKHazen: Neither Nicole or Michelle went far enough in figures to have
competed at the Sr level
LPennin934: So where's Restin.
Sk8Cols: they saw something that I posted online
Galileocan: I THINK US NATIONALS SHOULD BE IN BUFFALO!!!!!
SS8TOR: I think so LPenn
KSlack9907: Thanks!
Woodstk714: Buffalo, Gal?
SHUFANGNY: Gal BTW I wanted to post that Nicole was the one who made that 3rd
spot on the US team
Galileocan: YES WOOD
Dogonice: I'm still holding out for Mongtomery, AL.
Skate Doc: Alexandria rink is getting a new roof. They close for 6 months in
March.
Woodstk714: Why buffalo?
Sesti: I'm praying for St. Louis, myself....
SS8TOR: Reston, Va. Not far from Alexandria
Galileocan: CAUSE I COULD DRIVE THERE IN 90 MINUTES~!~~~
LPennin934: Isn't Restin where they had the Ebola virus breakout a few years
ago in the monkey populatio
LPennin934: n?
SKHazen: Montgomery would be fine -- S.J. was so much warmer than Detroit or
Prov
Woodstk714: Oh :}
PegLewis: SHUF - If Bobek had not been there in 3rd place last year, Kwan's
4th would have been...
SK898B: Nationals should come to Hartford. We haven't had a major comp since
'81 Wrolds
Skate Doc: Reston is west of the beltway about 10 miles.
Galileocan: BUT WOULD MONTGOMERY PUT YOU IN THE SKATING MOOD??
Woodstk714: We tried to get 98 Nationals in NY, to no avail
IAMLINC: If Alexandria rink is closed, where is Cherry Blossum this year?
SS8TOR: YES LPenn
PegLewis: ...3rd place and there'd still be 3 spot for the USA
Dogonice: Sure -- first Nationals ever held in a mall rink. Think of the PR
value. (:
Mjskate: and if Kwan got hurt this year she should have a bye too
LPennin934: sk898B, are you from hartford?
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Woodstk714: Hartford was to have Natioanls back in the 70s except the Civic
Center oroof caved in after
SK8Rny: hello all
Galileocan: NOW WHY NOT HAVE NATIONALS IN PUNXATONNIE PA!!!!! GO PETE GO!
SS8TOR: Right around the corner from the rink!!!
Woodstk714: uconn hoop game!!
SHUFANGNY: Well that's not the point Peg. Bobek DID get into 3rd and that's
what matters
PegLewis: Don't forget that it was Kwan's 9th place in '94 that gave us 2
spots last year
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Sesti: Of course, if Nationals were in St. Louis, we'd have to deal with the
godawful decorating:-)
SHUFANGNY: She finished 8th
LPennin934: That's great. Ebola on Ice....It should be a great
competition.:-)
SHUFANGNY: didn't she?
Galileocan: MY QUESTION AGAIN IS....IF PREVIOUS YEAR'S SKATE SHOULD DETERMINE
THE
SKHazen: Shuf: 8th is right
SK898B: No, I'm downstate in Fairfield County
Galileocan: WORLD TEAM...SHOULD NATIONALS NOT BE CANCELLED THEN???
PegLewis: The point I see is that Bobek is <g> to be rewarded for giving us 3
spots last year...
SHUFANGNY: thanks
Galileocan: IT IS USELESS IF WE BASE THINGS ON LAST YEARS ABILITY
Dogonice: Both should be factors, IMO.
Woodstk714: SK989, where in Fairfield County (I grew up in Westport)
PegLewis: ...but if Kwan had been the bronze medalist, your argument would be
shot
LPennin934: Close enough. I'm in Windsor.
SK898B: Fairfield
Galileocan: NOT SHOT....JUST WEAKER
Dogonice: Gal, compare and contrast: Elvis's bye last year.
Taggee: Nationals should determine unless factors like injuries, etc.
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Galileocan: WE ARE TALKING WORLD CHAMP (ELVIS) AND A WORLD BRONZE MEDALIST
Galileocan: A BRONZE MEDALIST THAT COULD BE OPEN TO HARD DEBATE AND ONE WHO
HAD
SHUFANGNY: true, but she wasn't. I personally thought that Nicole deserved to
be in 5th but she did get
Dogonice: So gold medalists automatically get byes, but mere bronze medalists
don't?
SHUFANGNY: \the bronze so that's that
KSlack9907: good nite
Galileocan: AN ABSOLUTELY DISASTOROUS COMPETITIVE SEASON
SS8TOR: Night all, the pups are screaming to go out!
Skate Doc: Some of the concern with Bobek is if she rest the injury she can't
train.
LPennin934: sk898B, it will be forever before hartford gets the nationals.
Galileocan: NO DOG, BUT EVERY SITUATION IS DIFFERENT AND BYES HSOULD ONLY BE
HANDED
Sesti: 'nite, Sandi!
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Galileocan: OUT AS AN EXTREME SITUATION
Taggee: She had a disastrous competitive season in 94, then won nationals and
world bronze
SK898B: Too bad.
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Dogonice: I agree that they should be judged on a case by case basis.
Sesti: My turn to leave... see you next week!!
Dogonice: But I think Nicole deserved the bye, and not giving it to her made
it look like she was
PegLewis: The crux of the matter is that the USFSA doesn't care for Bobek's
image, and only in ...
SKHazen: By, Sesti
Galileocan: WHAT DOES ONE SAY TO TARA....THANKS...BUT YOU SHOULDN;T HAVE
BOTHERED??
Dogonice: being punished for the Nutcracker tour.
IAMLINC: rummor has it that Bobek was tired , did not train properly and was
not injured
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LPennin934: Hartford had Worlds in 82. Providence got them last year.
Philadelphia in 2 years.
Dogonice: And as Peg says, her image.
SHUFANGNY: Nocole's season wasn't that bad, she placed 1st at the Met. open
and at the world team chall
Mjskate: image should not be a factor, this is a sport for ***'s sake
LPennin934: It will be forever until it will be hartford's turn.
SKHazen: "being punished for the Nutcracker tour" is a massive
oversimplification
Galileocan: WELCOME BARCUSJ TO THE 96 US NATIONALS DISCUSSION
SHUFANGNY: enge and 3rd at the nations cup
PegLewis: ...rare cases (like Rudy) does athleticism count in determining US
champs
Woodstk714: Hartford Worlds was 81 i think
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LPennin934: Your right.
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SK898B: IAMLINC, Espnnet as much said that in an artycle today
Galileocan: HI ROCKET WELCOME TO THE 96 US NATIONALS DISCUSSION
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Woodstk714: The East will be up to bid for the 2001 Nationals, maybe Hartford
will go for it
SHUFANGNY: {S hi
Galileocan: LUKE BRO WELCOME TO THE 96 US NATIONALS DISCUSSION!!
Taggee: But, to bye or not to bye should not be based on rumor.
Galileocan: SHUF....{S welcome
Dogonice: Shouldn't count, Mj, but it does.
IAMLINC: also , Bobek's ex coach has 3d place
SK898B: Yes, '81, the first of Scotty's four World championships
SHUFANGNY: {S welcome
Galileocan: NICELY DONE!
PegLewis: IAM: EXCELLENT point. Politics and image, I'm afraid, count too
much
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Woodstk714: 81 was my first skating event--Scott ws great!
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GA ME 96: hi\
Galileocan: DO YOU TRULY THINK THAT IMAGE WAS EVERYTHING IN THE DECISION???
LPennin934: Hartford's Civic Center would be a great site. For nationals.
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GA ME 96: Steelers fans ?
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Dogonice: Not everything -- but I think it was considered.
Galileocan: IF THAT WERE SO...WHY WEREN'T MORE JUDGES HESITANT WITH RUDY???
SHUFANGNY: :-)yes Galileo
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Dogonice: Why did 2 judges have him 2nd?
Dogonice: And why was his short scored lower than it should have been?
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Galileocan: DOG...THOSE WERE THE JUDGES WEARING THE KERCHIEF'S AROUND THEIR
EYES
Woodstk714: Yes, except in 81 there ws a hotel problem, I think it's better
now tho
Dogonice: And why were Todd and Scott's scores inflated?
SHUFANGNY: They were 2 of them put him in 2nd and Don't forget Paul in '92
SK898B: Rudy gave them no leeway, he skated without error
Dogonice: They would have given it to Todd at the drop of a hat.
PegLewis: In not awarding the bye, image and willingness to do the "right
thing" (not tour) were very.
Dogonice: But Todd dropped no hats.
PegLewis: ...important, I believe
Galileocan: NOT TO 2 OF THE JUDGES SK8
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LPennin934: Yeah, the hotels in Hartford are usually empty now.
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Galileocan: HOW CAN YOU SAY THEY PUNISHED NICOLE..WHEN THEY DID NOT PUNISH
TODD???
SHUFANGNY: What!?
Mjskate: women always get punished
Sk8Cols: Goodnight from Columbus
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Galileocan: NO NO NO
Dogonice: They couldn't punish Todd. Todd completed both programmes.
Taggee: Because Todd skated - if they had to decide to give him a bye.....
LPennin934: Goodnight.
IAMLINC: Todd wasn't crying like Nicole
Dogonice: Well enough to get a medal.
SHUFANGNY: Bye Sk8cols
PegLewis: Don't forget, todd blew his opening combo, Rudy skated last, and
(Gal:) Todd said...
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Galileocan: MASHKAKA WELCOME TO THE 96 US NATIONALS DISCUSSION!!
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SKHazen: Re the World Team decision -- you must admit that the International
Management Comm
Mashkaka: {S WELCOME
PegLewis: ...publically that he made a mistake (doing the tour)
Woodstk714: I hope some place local gets 2001 Naitonals (gosh that only 5
years from now!!!) Hartford or
Woodstk714: or Boston or NYC
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LukeBro: I think Nicole suffered just like the gymnasts do with judges.
Dogonice: Also, Todd 'repented' of his Nutcracker sin, and Nicole didn't.
SKHazen: had a tough job and probaly would have been criticised any way they
decided.
SHUFANGNY: NYC?? really I hope so
Skate Doc: Good point Steve.
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SK898B: I vote for Hartford
LPennin934: Boston may get a better shot.
Woodstk714: I ws on a committe to try to get nationals to NY but the effort
failed for 1998
SKHazen: Mike: are you as tired of this bye stuff as me?
Skate Doc: yep
SHUFANGNY: I hope it's in NY. There's no where better than the Big apple
PegLewis: Now, if Nicole weren't Nicole, she could have apologized, too.
SK898B: Boston has the Fleet Center, Brand new digs
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LPennin934: If it's coming to the East in 2001, what about the Southeast.?
Dogonice: I don't think she owed an apology, do you?
Woodstk714: Yes, shuf, it would be cool in NYC.
SHUFANGNY: NY has skyrink and Wollmann rink
Skate Doc: good food in Boston too.
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Galileocan: HOW ABOUT NATIONALS IN GUAM (US POSSESSION!!) NOW THAT WOULD ADD
EXCITEMENT
Woodstk714: Great food in NYC :}:}
Woodstk714: or Hawaii!!!
Skate Doc: no ice there
SHUFANGNY: Yes Woodstk
Mjskate: an apology for what, skating in ice shows, give me a break
LPennin934: Great food in Hartford.
SKHazen: NYC would be great for the spectators and terrible for the
competitors.
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Galileocan: I HEAR THE ICE IN GUAM IS HAVING GREAT PROBLEMS
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Woodstk714: I guess it would be distracting for competitors (and fans) in NYC
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SHUFANGNY: Yes there is, there is Nassau Collesium (Ice wars) Skyrink
,wollman rink etc.
SKHazen: Gal, I'd be willing to bet there is no ice in Guam.
LPennin934: Hartford would be great for the skaters, not as much to do as
boston or NYC.
SK898B: They must have ice in Hawaii, SOI goes there every year
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Galileocan: EXCEPT IN SCOTCH AND SODAS
SHUFANGNY: But the crowd in NY would probably drive the skaters crazy
SKHazen: NYC -- problem for competitors would be less the distractions than
the transpoortation to
Dogonice: Nobody has mentioned Dance ........
SKHazen: pratice ice
LPennin934: Yeah, ther's a competition in Hawaii in the Spring.
PegLewis: I'm torn... I admire Bobek for not apologizing, but I wish she
hadn't tried for the bye
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Woodstk714: Ice balls at the judges, anyone? (like the Giants game?!?!?)
SKHazen: Boy, am I a bad typist!!
Dogonice: Anyone see the Dance Finals?
Skate Doc: Only one surface in Hawaii.
Galileocan: I THINK THAT LESLEY VISSERS INTERVIEW WAS TOTAL EXPLOITATION OF
NICOLE
LPennin934: Linc, I'm going to need to sign off.
SK898B: I think her coach made an error in asking for the bye prior to
Nationals
SHUFANGNY: byee
Galileocan: LESLEY: " HOW DID YOU FEEL AT THE EXACT MOMENT THAT YOU WERE TOLD
NOT TO SKATE"
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PegLewis: ABC loves to put a camera in the face of a devastated, crying woman
skater
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IAMLINC: See you Larry, I have to get back to work
Dogonice: Lesley is David Santee in disguise.
SHUFANGNY: Yes Peg
SKHazen: Dog: LOL
Galileocan: YOU GOT IT DOGG....EXCEPT DAVID WAS WORSE
LPennin934: Me too. Talk to you next week.
Woodstk714: LOL
Skate Doc: Anyone heard how Neale Smull is?
IAMLINC: bye
LPennin934: Goodbye everyone.
LPennin934: {Goodbye
Woodstk714: bye
Galileocan: I HAVE GOOD NEWS AND BAD NEWS...YOU CAME TO NATIONALS..BUT YOU
MUST WITHDRAW!
SK898B: Bye
Skate Doc: Nite LP
SKHazen: Bye, LP. Greetings to Carol if you see her.
Dogonice: LOL, Gal.
LPennin934: OK
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Galileocan: DOES THE US ONLY SEND ONE DANCE TEAM TO WORLDS??
PegLewis: Q: Would the doctor have told a man with a tender ankle to not
skate
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Woodstk714: two teams
Dogonice: Two.
SHUFANGNY: NO there are 2
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Galileocan: WOW PEG....ARE YOU OLIVER STONE IN DISGUISE???
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SK898B: No they send two. Roca and Sur finished in the top 10 last Worlds
PegLewis: Give me a break. The conversation was lagging
Galileocan: HA HA
Dogonice: I'm glad Punsalan & Swallow won. I like their style.
SHUFANGNY: right
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Galileocan: OK LURKERS...SPEAK UP...WHAT WERE YOUR IMPRESSIONS ON US
NATIONALS???
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Galileocan: MSALCHOW WELCOME TO THE 96 US NATIONALS DISCUSSION~!~~
Galileocan: BOBCATFBT...WELCOME~
SHUFANGNY: I really couldn't care less about US Ice dancers they don't skate
well
Mjskate: Kwan and Kwiatkowski great, Lipinski - no way
SKHazen: Gal -- from the competitors point of view: poor transporation,
credentials fiasco, poor
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SHUFANGNY: Right on Mjskate
SKHazen: lounges, etc.
IAMLINC: I would like to have seen Tonia get 1st. Artistic is suppose to get
the most points
Skate Doc: Igor Spielbund had 3 golds 1 silver and 1 bronz.
Galileocan: OH......TOO BAD.............
Galileocan: MAYBE BETTER NEXT YEAR
SK898B: How about dimetriev winning eurpoeans with his new partner
SHUFANGNY: Well Michelle was better artistically as well as technically
PegLewis: Amazing, but the competition fell on a throw jump.
SHUFANGNY: She deserved to win
Taggee: Its a matter of taste - I prefer Tonia artistically
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Galileocan: I WOULD HAVE GIVEN MY FIRST PLACE ORDINAL TO BOTH TONIA AND
MICHELLE
PegLewis: shuf - which "she?"
Galileocan: THEY WERE BOTH GREAT
Galileocan: 5.8./5.8 TO BOTH
SHUFANGNY: The Pirs eent really reflected artistry and not technicality
Dogonice: So do I, Taggee.
SK898B: Agreed Gal, They were great
IAMLINC: For some reason we have to have stars that are too young
Woodstk714: It's too bad there could not have been two winners in the ladies,
they both were terrific
SHUFANGNY: "SHE" is Michelle Kwan
Dogonice: I thought Dick's description ('old fashioned skater') was on the
mark.
Galileocan: THERE COULD BE , IF ALL THE JUDGES GAVE THEM FIRST PLACE
ORIDNALS!!
PegLewis: They're young now, but in three years, we've got a dynasty
Woodstk714: Does anyone think Tara L. will have trouble with puberty and fall
apart one of these days?
Taggee: Is anyone else bothered by Michelle almost stopping coming out of her
jumps?
SK898B: I think the men's field is even deeper
SHUFANGNY: Does anyone here think tht Michelle DESERVED to win?
IAMLINC: that's the problem , they are judging the future now
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SKHazen: Yes, Shuf, I do.
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SHUFANGNY: I think that Karen Kwan deserved the bronze
Taggee: I agree - they focus on the future - don't give older skaters a
chance, always
PegLewis: Absolutely, Kwan deserved the win. I think she got shafted last
year, too
Galileocan: THINK YOU MIGHT GET A TOUGH ARGUMENT THERE SHUF
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SKHazen: No argument here, Shuf
Skate Doc: Wait til Brittney McConn and Shelby Lyons and Erin Sutton get
going.
Taggee: Karen's lovely, but just doesn't have the jumps
Dogonice: Karen has an interesting style. Very personal. I like it.
SK898B: I think that is terrible. what Figure skating really needs is
gymnastics type nymphs
Galileocan: MAYBE NEXT YEAR FOR KAREN...
PegLewis: Karen is as awkward as Baiul
Taggee: Yes - I do hope skating doesn't go the way of gymnastics
SHUFANGNY: I know, for some strange reason, many people think that
Kwiatkowskt deserved to win
Galileocan: I WONT TOUCH IT.......I BITE MY TONGUE...........
Mjskate: I'm with you Gal
Dogonice: Oh, go on, Gal .... say it.
Galileocan: PEG...WOULD GAL LIKE TO COMMENT....BUT CANT...*SIGH*
Skate Doc: Good for you Gal.
IAMLINC: Kwan has no grace and the style of a little kid
SKHazen: Your tongue, Gal -- or your fingers?
Woodstk714: It's the last half hour, Gal, go for it....
SKHazen: IAM: which Kwan?
IAMLINC: Michelle
Galileocan: SK,,,,YOU'RE RIGHT...I'LL SCREAM
IT...........*********************************************
PegLewis: Tonia skated the programs of her life twice. (Gal: maybe e-mail
that comment)
Galileocan: ITS MY FINGERS I BIT
SHUFANGNY: Michelle skated maturely with great technical merit
Dogonice: Off topic, but are Ladies finals tonight at Europeans?
PegLewis: I'm sorry if I pushed your button, Gal. I'm new in here. I don't
know your peeves
IAMLINC: M kwan will be the greatest but their giving it to her to soon
SKHazen: I guess, IAM, we'll find out soon enough whether the international
judges agree with you.
Galileocan: HONESTLY, I THINK IT WAS ONE OF THE FINEST SKATED NATIONALS IN
YEARS BY ALL
SHUFANGNY: Tonia was not expressive. I had no idea what she (or Tara) were/
was interpreting
Woodstk714: I think the short was tonite (ladies)
SK898B: Short is tonight
SHUFANGNY: Good luck to Surya
PegLewis: It's always nice to see people outskate each other rather than win
because they're the...
PegLewis: ...skater who goofed the LEAST
SK898B: Surya?
SKHazen: Let's see, IAM: 6th in 93, 2nd in 94, 2nd in 95 - how is 96 "too
soon"?
SHUFANGNY: Yeah I hope she wins the short.
SK898B: Does she skate?
Taggee: Again off topic - who won mens (Euro's?)
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PegLewis: Did you see the exhibition in which Surya landed the backflip on
one foot?
SKHazen: Zagy
SK898B: Zagoroniuk
Galileocan: HI TJMAR23..WELCOME TO THE 96 US NATIONALS DISCUSSION!!
SHUFANGNY: Yes Surya Bonaly. 5 time European skating champ
IAMLINC: I just don't think she has a mature artistic style
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SK898B: She has no flow going into or out of her jumps
PegLewis: Surya needs a real coach. Without it, she'll always we passed
over.
SHUFANGNY: Surya always lands a backflip on one foot in exhibition
Galileocan: BTW EVERYONE...AT 12 MIDNIGHT....I GET TO BE ME AGAIN..AND THEN I
CAN TELL YOU
PegLewis: "Be" passed over
Galileocan: WHAT I REALLY THOUGHT!!!
Mjskate: Surya's dropped her mother
PegLewis: really?
Galileocan: REALLY
SKHazen: Mj- how did she do that?
Dogonice: You have to behave for another 20 minutes, hm?
SHUFANGNY: Surya has been training with Christy Ness (coach of Yamaguchi)
Skate Doc: not yet she hasen't
SK898B: I heard that before when she was at Lake arrowhead
Galileocan: DARN DOG...
Mjskate: yep, she's with Kristi's Yamaguchis coach
PegLewis: I thought she was just visiting the other coach
Mjskate: no she wants to try something new
PegLewis: may be hope for her, yet
SKHazen: Mj - she may be with Christy N, but why does that mean she has
dropped her Mom?
SHUFANGNY: I hope she wins
SK898B: She has to stop approaching her skating as a gymnast
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IAMLINC: bye all, its late
Mjskate: i meant she dropped her mom as her coach
Galileocan: HI WDAYLEJ...WELCOME TO THE 96 US NATIONALS DISCUSSION!!
SHUFANGNY: byee
Woodstk714: it's about time
PegLewis: But like Ivan Lendl at Wimbledon, I'm afraid Surya will never get
there
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SHUFANGNY: who peg?
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SKHazen: Technically, SB's mom has never been her coach (not ISU recognized),
which is why she
SKHazen: always has to get someone to front the position
PegLewis: shuf: you know, there are other places than ice rinks
Galileocan: SK...I KNOW YOU WILL BE IN EDMONTON...ANYONE ELSE???
Skate Doc: Me.
Galileocan: GREAT DOC
PegLewis: no $
SHUFANGNY: I don't seem to know what you mean. Are you talking about
Wimbleton in England?
SKHazen: Mike, I guess that means we can try again.
Galileocan: DID ANYONE GO TO CINCINATTI WORLDS IN 1987
Woodstk714: {:
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Skate Doc: yes
Dogonice: I wish!
SHUFANGNY: {S no
SKHazen: Will do. Look for the guy with the beard.
Galileocan: GAL GOT GREAT GREAT GREAT FAME AT THAT YEAR'S WORLDS....
PegLewis: WimbleDon. look it up.
Skate Doc: Right Steve. Same place.
SHUFANGNY: darn, I can never hear that sound
Dogonice: Was that the year you discussed Fadeyev's injury?
SKHazen: So, Gal, tell us. Did you go out and hug the HK skaters?
Skate Doc: Steve, stay close to Morry. We always get together.
Woodstk714: What is your claim to fame at last year's worlds, Gal?
SHUFANGNY: what's HK?
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Galileocan: WASNT AT BIRMINGHAM
SKHazen: He usually has me up to Morrys Bar and Grill, but I'm usually too
tired to stay.
Skate Doc: Know what you mean.
PegLewis: This is incredibly dull
SKHazen: Shuf: have Gal tell you about the worst performance at Worlds by
the Hong Kong Skaters
Galileocan: I DID NOT HUG THE HK COUPLE......THE ENTIRE AUDIENCE HUGGED
THEM....THEY WERE
Galileocan: TOO SWEET AND TOO BAD FOR WORDS
Skate Doc: the pairs team?
SHUFANGNY: yeah I heard about it 2 weeks ago
Galileocan: YES
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Galileocan: MUST I?
SKHazen: So, Gal, if that was not your claim to fame, what was?
SHUFANGNY: I guess I wasent thinking
Dogonice: Yes, what happened in '87?
Galileocan: MY CLAIM TO FAME LIKE ME...SHALL REMAIN A SECRET...UNTIL THOSE IN
EDMONTON MEET ME
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Galileocan: KIMBER!!
SoulzMate: Hello all.
Dogonice: No fair, I'm not going. (:
SoulzMate: <--fashionably late.
SHUFANGNY: Hi Kimber
SKHazen: You're on Gal. And I'll hold you too it.
Galileocan: KIMBER WELCOME TO THE 96 NATIONALS DISCUSSION
SoulzMate: Hi Shuf.
Woodstk714: So those of hwo won't be there can't know?!?!
SKHazen: Hi, Kimber
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Woodstk714: Hi kImber
Skate Doc: our leader. Hi Kimber
SoulzMate: Hello, Steven.
Galileocan: TELL HER EVERYONE.....HAVE I BEEN GOOD OR WHAT???
SK898B: Hi Kimber
SoulzMate: Hi everyone!!!
SKHazen: Woodstk -- we'll tell.
SK898B: She has been the best
Woodstk714: Telll mmmeeeee, please?!?!?!
Galileocan: TAKING A BOW OF GRATITUDE!
SoulzMate: Sorry I'm late...I was busy seeing a baby being born. :-)
Dogonice: Exceptionally well-behaved. One 'Oksana' moment, but it was nipped
in the bud.
SKHazen: Yes, Kimber, she's been good. I think even Morry was pleased.
Galileocan: KIM YOU DIDNT EVEN SAY YOU WERE PREGNANT
SoulzMate: I wasn't pregnant.
Galileocan: WHOOS
SoulzMate: <--student nurse.....
Galileocan: WHOOPS
SoulzMate: Did everyone have fun?
Galileocan: SAY YES
SHUFANGNY: yes
Mjskate: yes
Galileocan: THANK YOU
Dogonice: YES.
SoulzMate: LOL
SK898B: Great fun
Skate Doc: yep
Woodstk714: yess
PegLewis: whee
SKHazen: yes, but I'm tired of the bye discussion
Galileocan: :-
)))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))
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SoulzMate: There is going to be a fabulous upcoming forum.
PegLewis: zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
Skate Doc: Yes lets can the bye stuff.
SoulzMate: It's still in the works.
Galileocan: KIM....IN 11 MINUTES I GET TO LET MY HAIR DOWN AGAIN
Galileocan: AND MY CAPS LOCK
SHUFANGNY: Gal, you were right about the national results for the ladies.
Kwan won and Bobek isn't on
SHUFANGNY: the team
PegLewis: zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
SKHazen: Kimber: will E-mail you info on one which will not be held here but
people here will want t
SKHazen: attend
SoulzMate: We let Gal be right on occasion.
Mjskate: is there anywhere else on the net that skatings talked about
Mjskate: I tried to get into a sports room -- those people are rude
SKHazen: ABC online will be doing something soon.
Galileocan: THIS IS THE NON RUDE ROOM
SoulzMate: <--has a Mac and can't IRC.
Galileocan: A HUG FOR ALL
Galileocan: {ALL}
PegLewis: and thank you for the non-rude room
Skate Doc: Good job Gal.
Dogonice: Any hints, Kimber?
Galileocan: MERCI
SK898B: ABC on figure skating. how will we be able to find out about it
SoulzMate: Dogonice...I am just bursting to tell you, but it's not finalized
as yet. Keep checking the Forum ..
SKHazen: Will advise Kimber. It will be a one-night event.
SoulzMate: Folder.
SoulzMate: SKHazen, I'll be watching for it.
Dogonice: What letter does it start with? Is it bigger than a bread-box?
SoulzMate: Dogonice, LOL!!!!
Woodstk714: Come on, just a hint?!
Dogonice: A guest, right?
SoulzMate: Let me check the rest of my email...the reply might be in there.
SoulzMate: Nope.....sorry. :-)
SHUFANGNY: Are the results for the Ladies short at Europeans in yet?
Galileocan: 1ST - SURYA ( I HOPE)
Dogonice: Nothing on the List, Shuf. I checked a couple of minutes ago.
Dogonice: Haven't checked rec.skate.
SoulzMate: How about those Pairs at Europeans? I'm just thrilled about Artur
and whatshername.
SHUFANGNY: thanks. Me too Gally
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Dogonice: Me too, Kimber. I love Artur.
Dogonice: And whatshername too, of course.
SHUFANGNY: Oksana is her first name
PegLewis: zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
Dogonice: Kazakova. (:
SHUFANGNY: that's it
Galileocan: PEG......SLEEPING IS NOT ALLOWED UNTIL THE BEWITCHING HOUR (6
MINUTES)
SoulzMate: SHUFANGNY, I know....I just like to call her that...I'm still
heartsick for Natalia.
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Galileocan: :-)
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PegLewis: Hey, I'm hanging on for those minutes so I can read the REAL you
SHUFANGNY: me too, also it gets confusig with so many Oksanas
Mjskate: is anyone from PA
Galileocan: OH OH (GAL SWEATING AGAIN)
Dogonice: I think we should let Gal off early.
PegLewis: Me too
Galileocan: NO
Dogonice: Are you feeling like Cinderella?
PegLewis: vote
PegLewis: early
SoulzMate: I'll be doing a layover in PA in a few weeks...changing planes in
Pittsburg.
SKHazen: Make her put in her time.
Galileocan: ENJOYING MY LAST 5 MINUTES IN THE GLASS GALL SLIPPER
Skate Doc: Yeah. Whats 5 minutes between friends?
Woodstk714: Come on Gal, please?
Galileocan: ABOUT 5 MINUTES
PegLewis: pleeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeease
SoulzMate: Is anyone else interested in hosting a forum? Please email me
with those ideas.
Galileocan: IF ANYONE STARTS RHYTMIC CHANTING I AM OUTTA HERE
Skate Doc: GAL GAL AGL
SKHazen: Aren't we technically thrown out of here a Midnight EST?
Dogonice: Let me take these last five minutes to say .... Elvis skates like a
*frog*.
Galileocan: UHGGGG
Mjskate: Rudy, Rudy, Rudy --- like the movie (stank)
SKHazen: Dog's being provocative.
PegLewis: hey, my clock says it is time
Galileocan: THE DISCUSSION CAN CONTINUE...I JUST GET TO LET GO OF CAPS
LOCK...4 MIN.
Dogonice: I'm just torturing Gal. (:
SoulzMate: PegLewis, my clock says three more minutes.
SHUFANGNY: 2 minutes in NY
Dogonice: Say what, Mjskate?
SoulzMate: SHUFANGNY, where in NY? We might be neighbors soon.
Mjskate: just chanting
Dogonice: The movie?
SHUFANGNY: I live in NYC. (Queens)
Woodstk714: 11:59 in NY
SHUFANGNY: one MINUTE!!
Mjskate: the movie stank -- not the skater
SKHazen: 3 min by UCMT
Galileocan: ITS 1157 SO Y'ALL LEAVE ME ALONE!@
PegLewis: I keep mine fast so I won't be late
SHUFANGNY: which movie?
Mjskate: never mind
SoulzMate: SHUFANGNY, I'll be moving to Queens. ;-)
SHUFANGNY: cool
SHUFANGNY: it's 12:00 am
Woodstk714: My VCR says 12:00 a.m.
SKHazen: Kimber, are you doing a residency or the like there?
SHUFANGNY: where are the results??
PegLewis: Share
SHUFANGNY: AOL says it's 12 o'clock AM
SoulzMate: SKHazen, my boyfriend lives there....I'll be moving out there to
be with him.
SKHazen: Continuing your training, I assume
SHUFANGNY: it's 12:01
SoulzMate: SKHazen, my LPN training will be over and I'll be looking for a
nursing position.
SKHazen: 59 seconds, GAL
SoulzMate: But I hope to go back for my BSN.
Skate Doc: Everybody turn your monitors off. Gals coming out of her shell.
Galileocan: AHEM
PegLewis: well......
SHUFANGNY: 12:02 now
SKHazen: Good luck, Kimber, my Mom turn here RN into a flying ambulance
service.
Galileocan: *****THANKS TO ALL FOR ATTENDING THE 96 NATIONALS
DISCUSSION......
Skate Doc: 5
Skate Doc: 4
Skate Doc: 3
Skate Doc: 2
Skate Doc: 1
Galileocan: IT WAS GREAT AND I APPRECIATE YOUR SUPPORT.....................
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SoulzMate: Ok...it's after midnite, Kimber Standard Time. Goodnight!!!!!
Galileocan: phew.......! Here I am folks!
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Galileocan: Hi!!!
Skate Doc: YEAH
NEWS30: does anyone know when Lou Groza died?
Dogonice: Hi Gal!
SKHazen: Hi, Gal. Let 'er rip!
PegLewis: Hi
SHUFANGNY: Hi
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Galileocan: Now...did you believe that this Bobek person was considered as a
team member
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Galileocan: the nerve is beyond me.....I could have thrown the cat at the TV
set.....Dick....how could
Skate Doc: Ah....thats more like it.
Galileocan: you have even said that she would obviously make the team~!!!
Galileocan: GRRR
Dogonice: Oh no, not 'pick on Dick' again.
Galileocan: Rudy!! Rudy!! Rudy!! Rudy!! Rudy!!
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SKHazen: Don't hold back now, Gal
Galileocan: Baby!!
Galileocan: Baby!!
Galileocan: Baby!
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Dogonice: I was ecstatic.
Galileocan: ok.....im done
Mjskate: feel better?
Dogonice: Told ya he'd win! Now do you believe me about Midori? (:
SHUFANGNY: Where are the results already??
Galileocan: WOW what a release
Skate Doc: I sure feel better.
SKHazen: Well, if Gal's done I guess I'd better log off. Nite all.
PegLewis: I waited for this? <g> what about Bauil?