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BOMISTER: HI Lisa!!! Jen in PA: Wasn't their a beginning that they cut, also. Smokey6736: that was the first time I had seen her. I never got to see them skate together Smokey6736: I can't remember BOMISTER: I saw them in Dallas TX.They were soo good. Woodstk714: THEY CUT A LOT TO MAKE IT "TV READY" SADLY, A LOT OF THE CLIPS WERE OMI ELFERINGD: Hi there, Sunday! OKsfan: Hello!! Jen in PA: What did they skate to in Dallas Woodstk714: TTED, SOME GOOD SKATERS ENDED UP ON THE CUTTING ROOM FLOOR. BUT BOMISTER: Moonlight Sonata & Crazy for you. Woodstk714: THEY ALSO ADDED A LOT OF NEAT INTERVIEWS, WITH KATIA FOR EXAMPLE MHardy3023: Hi, Sunday! BOMISTER: Hi Marci!!How ya doing. MHardy3023: Fine! your tapes nearly ready.... Smokey6736: yeah they didn't have that interview thing with her but they just had some more clips Smokey6736: of them off the ice Jen in PA: Are all of the cut things available on the tape you can buy? BOMISTER: Great I can't wait to get them. Woodstk714: tHE TRIBUTE COULD'VE BEEN 3 HOURS, IT WOULDN'T HAVE BEEN ENOUGH, BUT Smokey6736: I don't know. If they are I wanna get that too Woodstk714: OVERALL, I THOUGHT THEY DID A PRETTY DARN GOOD JOB. THEY CAPTURED THE Woodstk714: EMOTIONS, AND THAT IS RARE ON TV!!! Smokey6736: yes, it was still alot better than nothing Jen in PA: I thought the Tribute was GREAT! It couldn't have been any better. It was perfect! Woodstk714: SO FAR AS I KNOW THERE IS NOT A TAPE OF THE HARTFORD SHOW, YET..... ELFERINGD: I think they did a beautiful job BOMISTER: Marci& Lisa, I'm working on something from Germany.Will let you know what happens. Smokey6736: Hey everyone coming in!! SK898B: I would have liked to have seen the Moonlight sonata with the entire cast at the beginning Woodstk714: HELLO, AND WELCOME TO THE FS FORUM. TOPIC: SERGEI GRINKOV TRIBUTE! MHardy3023: Sunday: you'd have to pay big bucks to convert Germany's PAL to our NTSC system! BOMISTER: Me to.I bet it was great. ELFERINGD: Even those who aren't skating fans could appreciate the emotion portrayed. OnlineHost: DellaG has left the room. Smokey6736: oh yeah they should have shown that!! they should have just made the show 3 hours long!!! Woodstk714: YES, IN HARTFORD THERE WASN'T A DRY EYE IN THE HOUSE, FROM MY NON- BOMISTER: I know.I'm trying to buy a conversion system but having a hard time finding one. Woodstk714: SKATING FRIENDS, THERE WERE NONE IN THEIR HOMES EITHER OnlineHost: AGreenthal has entered the room. MHardy3023: Yeah...it's about $50 per 1/2 hour for professional to convert it! OnlineHost: Dogonice has entered the room. Woodstk714: HELLO AGREENTHAL, WELCOME TO THE FIGURE SKATING FORUM Smokey6736: I'm so glad i have u guys. Know one i know knows G&G here where i live ELFERINGD: Sunday, I'm eargerly awaiting your response to those tapes! Dogonice: Hi everybody. MHardy3023: Everybody: What is your favorite G&G performance? OnlineHost: BARBIPINK has entered the room. BOMISTER: Wow!!! Can you not just buy a converter or something?? SK898B: HI, AG, How was the Dallas TOC. I heard there was bad ice at one end? Jen in PA: My favorite is "Reverie". Smokey6736: Out of Tears Woodstk714: HELLO DOGONICE, WELCOME TO THE FIGURE SKATING FORUM MHardy3023: "Man I Love" from World Team Championships Woodstk714: HELLO BARBIPINK, WELCOME TO THE FIGURE SKATING FORUM. ELFERINGD: Sunday, footage from Germany? OnlineHost: Skate Doc has entered the room. BOMISTER: My favorites are Vocalise & Moonlight Sonata. Smokey6736: Heck!! All of them!! (that i've seen)!! BARBIPINK: Definitely Man I Love and Moonlight MHardy3023: Yeah, of course SK898B: I like the Moonlight sonata too. BOMISTER: Yea!!But having trouble with conversion Lisa. Jen in PA: I could kick myself! I missed "The Man I Love"! The clips I have seen look great! MHardy3023: Yeah of course, ALL of them! Woodstk714: YOUWILL NO DOUBT SEE IT AGAIN OnlineHost: RONTANO has entered the room. Smokey6736: Moonlight Sonata is the first one i saw of them so i do love that one RONTANO: Evening! MHardy3023: Anyone see Katia in Hawaii? BARBIPINK: I think "Man" was just sooooo romantic ELFERINGD: Best of luck, let me know if I can help. Woodstk714: HELLO RONTANO, WELCOME TO THE FS FORUM OnlineHost: MorryS has entered the room. BOMISTER: Jen you've got to see Man I love. SK898B: Hi,Ron OnlineHost: SMOKN2 has entered the room. RONTANO: Hi.. Hello, Morry~ Skate Doc: Hi Ron.....Morry Smokey6736: How many of u have seen G&G skate together Jen in PA: Do you think that they will put out a retrospective tape on their career OnlineHost: AGENT 85 has entered the room. BOMISTER: I have!!! Woodstk714: TONITE'S TOPIC IS THE REBROADCAST OF THE TRIBUTE OnlineHost: SJana3 has entered the room. MHardy3023: the retrospective tape is in the works............... ELFERINGD: I certainly hope so, Jen! SK898B: Hi, Mr. Stillwell SJana3: Hi! MHardy3023: I've seen them together about 3 times and Katia x1 Smokey6736: I wish they would make a tape of all their performances!! MorryS: Hi Rontano, Mike BARBIPINK: Score! I want a collective tape soo badly! OnlineHost: Skateink has entered the room. Jen in PA: I know I have to "The Man I Love". I guess that their is no way to buy it, is there? BOMISTER: Hope the tape is coming soon. OnlineHost: SMOKN2 has left the room. MHardy3023: Morry: How was Katia in Colorado last month? Smokey6736: I can't wait till the book comes out in July right?? BARBIPINK: I never got to see them perform live. I think that's why I'm so devoted to gathering info. BOMISTER: Yes.How was Katia? ELFERINGD: Who here was actually at the tribute? Skateink: Hi everyone. MHardy3023: book comes out in November Smokey6736: I was at the tribute Smokey6736: I can't wait that long Woodstk714: EVERYONE YOU SAW ON TV, PLUS FADEEV, K&P, YUKA SATO, R&K, HOUGH & Jen in PA: I am going to die the day I get the book? Are you sure it comes out in November and not July? SK898B: The book should be great. Ed Swift is a wonderful writer. He really appreciates Figure skati BARBIPINK: I hope it actually does come out in Nov. Sometimes these things get puched back. SK898B: ng MorryS: She was OK until they played the tape of one of their performances At that point Scott and MHardy3023: It was said "in time for the Christmas season" for the book. OnlineHost: Udums has entered the room. Udums: HI Woodstk714: LADRET Udums: I SAID HI SJana3: hi MHardy3023: Ed Swift is great! so eloquent in his admiration for G&G. BOMISTER: I think they are waiting for the Ist.aniversary sp? of Sergeis death. Udums: HI SJANA 3 Woodstk714: HELLO UDUMS, PLEASE TURN OFF YOUR CAPS! WELCOME TO THE SKATING FORUM MorryS: Kristy sat on the floor beside her and comforted her. ELFERINGD: That would seem appropriate, Sunday. Dogonice: Hi Jana! BOMISTER: HI!!! BARBIPINK: Why were they sitting on the floor? Udums: JANA3 ELFERINGD: Smokey, what did Sergei's mother have to say? Jen in PA: Has anyone here ever met Katia or Sergei? SJana3: what? Udums: SMOKEY MorryS: Becase Katia was on a chair in front of the big screen MHardy3023: UDUMS: turn off your capitals!!!!!!!!!!!!! Smokey6736: she was just thanking everyone who worked with him Udums: HOW OLD AREYOU SJANA3 Woodstk714: I THINK SERGEI'S MOM HAD NO IDEA HOW REVERED HE WAS IN AMERICA ELFERINGD: Did she have a translator? OnlineHost: Straitman has entered the room. MHardy3023: His mom definitely had NO idea at all...Katia translated for her. OnlineHost: Straitman has left the room. BOMISTER: What program was it that they showed?? Woodstk714: SHE SPEAKS NO ENGLIGH, KATIA TRANSLATED Smokey6736: I don't think she did either. I think whe was probably shocked at the outcome MorryS: Back stage before the induction Katia was quite talkative and playing with Daria. MHardy3023: Oh that Daria just makes me melt! she's so adorable! MorryS: She does not need a translator in informal settings Smokey6736: Is Daria touring with her or staying with her mother ELFERINGD: She's a sweetie! OnlineHost: TexasBill2 has entered the room. BOMISTER: Is Katia really okay?? We love her so much. MHardy3023: Daria was touring in Hawaii with Katia. There was a pix of them on the beach BARBIPINK: It's cool to see interviews where G & G say they didn't plan on having family soon... MorryS: Daria talks a mile a miniute in both Russian and English TexasBill2: What is this BARBIPINK: and then to know what happens within the next year! TexasBill2: What are we talking about Woodstk714: FIGURE SKATING FORUM, TOPIC IS SERGEI GRINKOV'S TRIBUTE TEXASBILL TexasBill2: Give me a break!!! Woodstk714: BREAK AWAY THEN MHardy3023: I know Katia has went on record to say that she is really OK! TexasBill2: You bunch of FRUIT CAKES BARBIPINK: About the tribute...there has been a lot of talk that mourning so long for someone we... ELFERINGD: The question was asked, has anyone met G&G personally? BOMISTER: Hey.If you don't like it... MHardy3023: That was from the Hawaii paper. Smokey6736: We are we are talking about the greatest figure skaters in the world OnlineHost: S3GRLS has entered the room. TexasBill2: FAGS BARBIPINK: didn't know was unhealthy. What do you guys think? OnlineHost: TexasBill2 has left the room. OnlineHost: Rabalf has entered the room. Smokey6736: Please leave TexasBill MorryS: There is always one. Good bye BOMISTER: Why don't you leave if you don't like it...texasbill... OnlineHost: S3GRLS has left the room. OnlineHost: MorryS has left the room. Rabalf: age/sex check OnlineHost: AGreenthal has left the room. Smokey6736: Please we're having a serious conversation OnlineHost: WONDERERS4 has entered the room. BOMISTER: Please don't leave Morry. MHardy3023: Morry has already left...........;-( Smokey6736: Well i think that texas guy left MHardy3023: There's a very nice article in the current IFS magazine about Katia BOMISTER: I can't believe this.We try to have a nice conversation and some idiot comes in..... Woodstk714: I HAVE REPORTED YOU TEXAS BILL, PLEASE LEAVE IF YOU CAN'T BE PLEASANT OnlineHost: RIVAPAT has entered the room. Smokey6736: What is the IFS magazine ELFERINGD: He has left, fortunately. BOMISTER: Thank you Woodstk Woodstk714: THERE ARE A LOT OF THEM OUT THERE, UNFORTUNATELY, BUT WE HAVE WAYS MHardy3023: IFS is International Figure Skating magazine.........really great! Jen in PA: The best thing is to ignore people like that. They just want to get a reaction. Woodstk714: OF DELAING WITH THESE PEOPLE :) ELFERINGD: Back to the topic at hand! Smokey6736: Were can i get one OnlineHost: WONDERERS4 has left the room. BARBIPINK: You would think with the popularity of skating now, mags. would be more readily available OnlineHost: AGENT 85 has left the room. OnlineHost: SK898B has left the room. MHardy3023: Smokey: I'll email you the address! OnlineHost: Rabalf has left the room. Woodstk714: I DON'T THINK THERE IS ENOUGH OF AN AUDIENCE FOR ADDITIONAL MAGAZINES Jen in PA: E-mail me too! ELFERINGD: Who here has met G&G? Smokey6736: Thanx!! RIVAPAT: My friend just received the IFS magazine and doesn't like it nearly as well the Blades magaz Woodstk714: I MET KATIA WHO GAVE A FRIEND OF MINE AN AUTOGRAPH. PRETTIER IN REAL LIFE MHardy3023: Ok, Jen! I'll do same for you! If you have Barnes & Noble bookstore, it's there! Woodstk714: AND QUITE PLEASANT Jen in PA: Thanks! ELFERINGD: I would picture her to be very beautiful in person. BARBIPINK: She has great bone structure Smokey6736: I still don't have that Blades mag. Can some one help me?? BOMISTER: Katia is beautiful on tv.Its amazing that she can be even prettier in person. Smokey6736: I think she is the prettiest person I know Jen in PA: I think that she has got to be the most beautiful woman in the world? MHardy3023: I just subscribed to Blades today. RIVAPAT: She is quite beautiful, she looked absolutely stunning when I saw her skate in Toronto BOMISTER: I agree Jen. MHardy3023: She is more than beautiful; she has a beautiful soul in her! such a caring person! BARBIPINK: They were a good looking couple Smokey6736: Do they have something about her every month in blades?? How often is what i'm asking Woodstk714: SHE'S JUST ONE OF THOSE PEOPLE WHO IS NATURALLY PRETTY. INSIDEAND OUT RIVAPAT: For those who have just gotten Blades,you can order back issues with G&G in them BOMISTER: Right on Marci!!! Jen in PA: Don't you get Blades Mag. from the fan club, or is this different? MHardy3023: it's different.........it's a magazine that comes out 6 times a year. ELFERINGD: You said it perfectly, MHardy! RIVAPAT: It's not from the fan club; I belive it is published in Arizona MHardy3023: Thanks! MHardy3023: Yep, from Arizona. Jen in PA: How do you get it? OnlineHost: Galileocan has entered the room. SJana3: yes, Tucson, Arizona MHardy3023: Anyone member of G&G Fan Club? BOMISTER: Its a great mag.to have. Jen in PA: I am going to join soon! ELFERINGD: Blades Mag is definitely worth the money. OnlineHost: AGreenthal has entered the room. Skate Doc: Hi Gal Jen in PA: How do you get Blades Mag.? MHardy3023: Join the Fan club! It's well worth your $10 bucks! Smokey6736: I am but i just got in it and i haven't gotten my stuff yet!! I can't wait BOMISTER: I'm a member.The news letters will break your heart. Woodstk714: TO HECK WITH THE CAPS, hello everyone, welcome to the FS forum ELFERINGD: I am, MHardy. Galileocan: Evening Doctor.... RIVAPAT: I am a new member to the fan club;the newsletters have great photos, but they are B/W SJana3: what is in the new issue of IFS? My local bookstores don't have it! :-( MHardy3023: Jen: I'll tell you about both magazines! Dogonice: Hi Gal! RONTANO: You made it.. Hi Gal! Galileocan: Doggie Doggie.......*arf arf* OnlineHost: EJ Marlowe has entered the room. Galileocan: Ronnie....hey Tony Man... MHardy3023: The Fan club is great! Been a member since early November. OnlineHost: AGENT 85 has entered the room. Woodstk714: A different 414 BARBIPINK: hI 85 OnlineHost: Dat 67 has entered the room. EJ Marlowe: im newbie..hello ELFERINGD: The fan club is a definite must for all G&G fans. AGENT 85: looks like it RONTANO: Hi.. Yes, the Tonys were wonderful.. I DID meet LIZA! BOMISTER: Welcome OnlineHost: Dat 67 has left the room. Galileocan: incredible Tano Woodstk714: Hi EJ, welcome to the figure skating forum. Tonite we're talking about the Tribute to RIVAPAT: The lady who runs the fan club, Vella, is very sweet and has emailed me & other members Woodstk714: Sergei Grinkov, at least we were MHardy3023: Fan club should be out in mid or end of July....I'm sending her pix of Katia from Montreal RONTANO: Not, really, I always attract goregous women! :)) RIVAPAT: I was at the tribute, was anyone else ELFERINGD: Anyone here meet Sergei in person? OnlineHost: HopeHpkns1 has entered the room. Woodstk714: Yes Rivapat Smokey6736: I was at the tribute MHardy3023: I had eye-contact with Sergei in Nov 1994.....GORGEOUS eyes! RIVAPAT: Unfortunately, I didn't meet Sergei, but I've met Katia & Daria, and Katia called my house Smokey6736: what do u mean MHardy Where?!? BOMISTER: What color were those eyes???Blue? Woodstk714: Rivapat, Whaat did you think of the broadcast versus the real thing? OnlineHost: EJ Marlowe has left the room. BARBIPINK: I still didn't get an answer. How do you feel about Mourning Sergei months later? Jen in PA: I would have lost consciousness if I ever met him. Why did Katia call you house? Skateink: My daughter coach was at the USFSA meetings and has a great photo with Katia and Daria ELFERINGD: Katia called your house? Smokey6736: Your Kidding Riva!!! Tell me about it Galileocan: Excuse me....but is this a monitored forum with restraints....or is the floor open? RIVAPAT: I thought the tv version was great for viewing the performances, but it wasn't the same feel OnlineHost: HopeHpkns1 has left the room. MHardy3023: in Lake Placid during SOI in 1994. they were just beautiful bluish/green eyes..shining! OnlineHost: RArmstr109 has entered the room. Woodstk714: It Woodstk714: It's as restrained as any other forum, it comes and goes. BOMISTER: When did she call you? ELFERINGD: Does anyone know if the tribute will be available on video? Smokey6736: I wish i could have seen them up close together RIVAPAT: Katia called my house to thank me again for the photo album I gave her in Toronto BARBIPINK: What was in the album? OnlineHost: IL Alum 89 has entered the room. SJana3: wow! Smokey6736: Tell us more Riva!!! Jen in PA: What all did she say? AGENT 85: From MAW? RIVAPAT: The photo album had 65 great pictures of G&G & the tribute that I had taken BOMISTER: Yes!!!!!Tell us more. OnlineHost: TanoSkate has entered the room. RIVAPAT: Actually 65 of g&g and 30 of the tribute TanoSkate: hello everyone MHardy3023: WOW! she must have really appreciated all those photos! RIVAPAT: She said she really appreciated them and didn't have some like them BOMISTER: Hello Tano OnlineHost: SJana3 has left the room. Woodstk714: Hello Tanoskate, welcome to the figure skating forum OnlineHost: Skate Doc has left the room. MHardy3023: Riva: do you sell your photos? RIVAPAT: I even framed 2 pictures and she said they were going on her mantle; she was so nice Udums: BYE Smokey6736: That is so neat!! I wouldn't know what to say to her OnlineHost: AGreenthal has left the room. Smokey6736: Why are u leaving Udums RIVAPAT: Yes I do sell my pictures, generally in sets of 30 4x6's for $25, including postage OnlineHost: Galileocan has left the room. ELFERINGD: Would you have copies of those photos available? OnlineHost: Udums has left the room. ELFERINGD: I would be interested, Riva! RIVAPAT: Yes, I always have copies and guard the negatives with my life, and I'm not kidding MHardy3023: Riva: I'll send you email for mor info! OnlineHost: Galileocan has entered the room. Woodstk714: Hey folks, I am open to suggestion here, do you want to discuss the TRIBUTE or something Woodstk714: else RIVAPAT: Anyone can send me e-mail that's interested BOMISTER: Riva:I'll be in touch. Smokey6736: Did anyone order those pictures KatyaBelle was talking about AGENT 85: 414 Woodstk714: 414 RIVAPAT: No, but I sent away for a proof pack to see what the deal was and how good they were Smokey6736: me too. ELFERINGD: Anyone else see the proof pack? TanoSkate: has anyone in here seen the pictures? Smokey6736: What's 414? RIVAPAT: For those you were at the tribute, don't you think the intro should have been included Galileocan: IF THERE ARE ANY FANS WHO WOULD LIKE TO TALK ABOUT OTHER ISSUES OTHER Smokey6736: Yes!!!! Galileocan: THAN G & G ......A FEW OF US ARE GOING TO THE SQUARED CIRCLE ROOM. OnlineHost: Dogonice has left the room. Galileocan: SQUARED CIRCLE IS IN THE LIST OF SPORTS CHAT ROOMS......SEE YALLL BOMISTER: I'm staying. BARBIPINK: Let's talk TRIBUTE OnlineHost: RONTANO has left the room. OnlineHost: Galileocan has left the room. RIVAPAT: I realize the intro also included the Moonlight Sonato footage, but it was very good BOMISTER: Lets. Skateink: What's 414? ELFERINGD: Me, too! Jen in PA: I'm staying, too!!!! Woodstk714: Tribute it is.!!! TanoSkate: that sounds good RIVAPAT: Yes ELFERINGD: What was the intro? Smokey6736: I am never leaving G&G!!! (lol) OnlineHost: RArmstr109 has left the room. BOMISTER: Me either. RIVAPAT: I thought Klimova & Ponamarenko's Romeo & Juliette should have been included on air! Jen in PA: Me too! Smokey6736: The cast came out and did alittle something to Moonlight Sonata BARBIPINK: What do you guys think about the reairing? A lot of people said it should have stayed in the Woodstk714: OKay, perhaps we should focus on the tribute then. How about we start with each skaters BARBIPINK: past Woodstk714: performance thant an open discusion? Jen in PA: I saw that Romeo and Juliette on t.v. It was great! BARBIPINK: It definitely should have been on there BOMISTER: They showed K&P on the memories on ice special around Easter on CBS RIVAPAT: I thought the reairing was fine, I thought it would have been great to show different things Smokey6736: It was one of my favorites of the night RIVAPAT: than what was on the first time OnlineHost: RArmstr109 has entered the room. Jen in PA: I saw that Easter show! MHardy3023: Katia's performance was the highlight of the show for me! Smokey6736: Me too even though i missed it Woodstk714: I'm glad it was reaired, but I think we need to move on, KAtia would want it that way Smokey6736: what easter show OnlineHost: RArmstr109 has left the room. BARBIPINK: Alot of people are saying that it's wrong to mourn so long for someone we didn't "know" RIVAPAT: I mean the show itself was 3 hours almost, so they should have aired it its entirety Jen in PA: It's too hard to move on? RIVAPAT: Of course, I wouldn't have wanted any of Katia's remarks removed, but the footage was at the BARBIPINK: I think we should mourn for as long as we need to Jen in PA: For me, it is too hard to move on. Sorry about the question mark. It was an accident RIVAPAT: show too, so it would have been feasible to air all of it!!! Smokey6736: All i have is G&G. I'll never be over them. I think they need a tribute every year MHardy3023: Katia has moved on....she looked happy to be with Daria in Hawaii. IL Alum 89: It sounds like that Katia is moving on with her life TanoSkate: i think that it was good for CBS to reair the tribute b/c many people missed it the 1st time AGENT 85: we also can move on yet still mourn him, not a day goes by I don't think of him, and I don't BARBIPINK: I want her to be happy...I just don't want to see her with someone else ELFERINGD: Katia is so strong - I greatly admire her. RIVAPAT: I think Katia is trying to move on, but she is a performer and I belive puts on a better MHardy3023: you don't have to mourn him, but just remember them! Sergei always told Katia: AGENT 85: think there is anything sadistic about that....but I smile now when I think of him Woodstk714: KAtia said in Hartford that people should smile and remember him, but live each day as OnlineHost: MorryS has entered the room. Woodstk714: it should be lived MHardy3023: "be happy" and I know she'd want us to remember them as they are! RIVAPAT: appearance than whats she's really doing; she was so melancholy on the phone IL Alum 89: Also all of us fanatical VCR tapers had one last chance to tape the program. Woodstk714: Or those of us whose tape gotten written over.... BARBIPINK: They were just soo great TanoSkate: i do think that we should move on, but never forget the wonderful memories of Sergi Jen in PA: I think of them everyday. I don't know who else to look to. There will never be anyone else likethem OnlineHost: McCallKim has entered the room. Woodstk714: Exactly Tanoskate!! RIVAPAT: Yes, if Katia can make attempts to go on,we should as well!!! OnlineHost: McCallKim has left the room. Smokey6736: I don't know anyone else to look to either MHardy3023: she said SOI in Canada was a stepping stone for her! good for her! BOMISTER: I have 3 copies of The Tribute with one in a safe deposit box just in case we have atornado Jen in PA: What do you mean when you say "move on"? Smokey6736: But i'm glad for Katia and her moving on Woodstk714: There's nothing wrong with remembering them, but there are many fine skaters out there OnlineHost: Wizard4714 has entered the room. Jen in PA: No skater can ever give me the feeling that G&G did! Smokey6736: I had just liked G&G ELFERINGD: Mine are in a safe spot, too, Sunday! Woodstk714: Moving on and allowing the grief to subside. Katia is trying to live her life and she's RIVAPAT: I keep my negatives in a huge safe, so you're not alone BOMISTER MHardy3023: G&G gives you the feeling as if they had just fallen in love at that moment! BARBIPINK: To me, G & G are in a different league than other skaters. I like H and L but they will neve BARBIPINK: r be G&G Woodstk714: succeeding. So should their fans. It is not to say forget about them. BOMISTER: I see that I'm not the only fanatic around here. OnlineHost: Wizard4714 has left the room. Smokey6736: I keep mine in a bag in case we have another fire!!! IL Alum 89: Not to sound philosophical but Katia will be a much stronger person because of this. ELFERINGD: Not a chance! :) OnlineHost: MorryS has left the room. RIVAPAT: I think she's stronger only because she has to be because of Dasha BARBIPINK: same here IL Alum 89: I think that she leaned on Sergei a lot on and off the ice OnlineHost: MorryS has entered the room. Woodstk714: Yes, it is a hard lesson, but eventually we all go through it. Smokey6736: true but i still wished it had never happened to her BARBIPINK: to them RIVAPAT: I really think Sergei leaned on Katia more than she leaned on him! MHardy3023: She definitely did lean onto Sergei....she said she's just starting to see the world around TanoSkate: does anyone know if Katya will be on the SOI tour next year? MHardy3023: her! Woodstk714: None of us wish it had happened, but it did, for wahtever cosmic reason. RIVAPAT: I don't know, but she should be perfoming in Simsbury in the fall! OnlineHost: MorryS has left the room. MHardy3023: I certainly hope she joins SOI next year.... IL Alum 89: I agree it's a hard way to gain strength!! I hope I never have to deal with those issues Smokey6736: i do too!! BOMISTER: The love that they had was magical.I wish I had that. MHardy3023: What is in Simsbury this fall? ELFERINGD: I would love to see her skate live! TanoSkate: so do i. i would love to see her skate. BARBIPINK: If I wanted to send her something, when and where would I send it? RIVAPAT: "Hot n'Gold" skating exhibition; Katia, Viktor, Oksana & Scott will perform! Woodstk714: IL, I hope you don't either, it is a tough one, but somehow you survive. Smokey6736: I wish i could have closer seats than i did at the tribute. Any suggestions MHardy3023: send it to ISCC in care of Bob Young and he will see that Katia gets it. ELFERINGD: What is "Hot n' Gold"? RIVAPAT: You could sent Katia something via the International Skating Rink of Conneticut in Simsbury IL Alum 89: I thought that Kristi's tribute was the most fitting, the song was "I Gotta Be Strong" BARBIPINK: Do you have to follow these people around to go to the good exhibitions? OnlineHost: WEEDA007 has entered the room. MHardy3023: Hot N GOld is a program that is put on by the people at ISCC in simsbury OnlineHost: WEEDA007 has left the room. OnlineHost: CDrew16232 has entered the room. ELFERINGD: Will it be televised? Smokey6736: I liked Brian B. performance (Don't Cry). RIVAPAT: Yes, as of now they have no definite date for this year's exhibition RIVAPAT: I don't imagine it would eb televised! MHardy3023: Yes, Hot N GOld is televised, but usually in the Connecticut area only...aww shucks.. IL Alum 89: I would be shocked if they didn't televise Hot N Gold!! ELFERINGD: I can't wait for the skating season to start again! OnlineHost: RArmstr109 has entered the room. Woodstk714: Yes, I think most of them were geared to "tribute" their friend. K&P were phenomenal BARBIPINK: I thought it was cute that Zueva's kid skated BOMISTER: Has anyone that sent something to Katia reveived a response?Anyone besides Riva? Woodstk714: and that is one omission that was an egregious error MHardy3023: I did receive an autographed photo and a short letter! BOMISTER: I meant received a response. Skateink: why when did it end IL Alum 89: I liked that CBS chose to show Zueva's son instead of a "big name" Jen in PA: I agree! RIVAPAT: Yes, I tend to think K&P bowed out to let Zueva's son on the show! OnlineHost: AGreenthal has entered the room. Smokey6736: i did to But i noticed he didn't have a Russian accent did anyone else OnlineHost: RArmstr109 has left the room. BARBIPINK: Does anyone know how to get a hold of large posters of G& G and autographed stuff? Woodstk714: He was quite good, a Novice at Canadians I think. RIVAPAT: When did you send for your autograph! OnlineHost: CDrew16232 has left the room. ELFERINGD: I'm interested in that too, BARBIPINK. MHardy3023: November 1994! During Lake Placid SOI show and I got the note 2 weeks later! BOMISTER: Tell me more Marci. IL Alum 89: He has probably been in North America a for a lot of his young life. BARBIPINK: I would love a huge poster for my living room or something RIVAPAT: By the way, I was so mesmerized by seeing Dasha up close, she has Sergei's eyes!!! Smokey6736: So u met them at this show?? RIVAPAT: Yes! BOMISTER: Daria looks like a young Sergei to me ELFERINGD: How does one go about meeting pro skaters? Smokey6736: She has Sergei's face period!!! MHardy3023: Sunday: ;-)) Yeah, both Katia and Sergei signed name. I sent them teddy bear in Woodstk714: They dropped Fadeev, who looked devastated at the end group number MHardy3023: Moonlight sonata outfit that I made and someone got it to them backstage (not me ;-(( ) OnlineHost: AGreenthal has left the room. MHardy3023: and sent it for Daria.... BOMISTER: Ohhh!!!How sweet Marci. IL Alum 89: Did you make the Moonlight Sonata outfit in navy or black? Smokey6736: that was nice. RIVAPAT: Dasha was so adorable and chatty, althought I had a little trouble understanding her! ELFERINGD: Cute idea, Marci. MHardy3023: I made it in black becuz I couldn't find a navy blue solid fabric.... Smokey6736: how or why did u get to meet them? RIVAPAT: She spoke some english, but slipped in and out of russian, and my russian is marginal BOMISTER: Riva,did you talk to Daria to??? RIVAPAT: but i was able to converse with the little Child! RIVAPAT: I didn't talk to Daria on the phone, but in person OnlineHost: AGENT 85 has left the room. BOMISTER: On the phone I meant. BARBIPINK: I did too! I didn't do it bears but in dolls.Even though I thought she must have a ton of BOMISTER: Sorry.I had already sent that before your answer BARBIPINK: them I thought it was better if she had them and not me ELFERINGD: Anyone have any G&G posters? RIVAPAT: No, but would love info. I have made posters of my photos but that's it! BOMISTER: Has anyone received a response since Sergeis death??? Woodstk714: Let's get back to the tribute. OnlineHost: HMcleod743 has entered the room. RIVAPAT: I haven't received a written response, just the phone call Smokey6736: The people at the ISC said G&g never did stuff like posters and stuff like Oksana and Victor BARBIPINK: Maybe now they'll release some MHardy3023: Smokey: you're right...they didn't want to be "commercialized" ELFERINGD: I hope so. TanoSkate: i hope they do RIVAPAT: Right, G&G apparel and items were no where to be found, but Oksana was everywhere! Smokey6736: they said they liked being private. probably for Daria OnlineHost: FOURMARTIN has entered the room. RIVAPAT: Yes, and they may have found it a bit tacky; they seemed so classy BARBIPINK: I think there's a difference between commercialized and appeasing the public MHardy3023: it's just their personalities. they had much more class than anyone else.... BOMISTER: I've looked for a G&G shirts at the shows but never could find one.Now I know why. Jen in PA: They were definitely classy? OnlineHost: HMcleod743 has left the room. MHardy3023: they weren't about showing off....but just true feelings! OnlineHost: Joe77bruin has entered the room. Jen in PA: There I go with the question mark again RIVAPAT: Smokey, do you live in Connecticut; you know about the ISC Smokey6736: i think Katia had good taste in clothes from what i've seen. (that was way off) IL Alum 89: Have you guys already discussed your fave G & G programs? RIVAPAT: NO Jen in PA: I love all of their music and clothes and everything! OnlineHost: BFDO1 has entered the room. MHardy3023: Jen: better lock that ??? mark! <LOL> Woodstk714: LET'S GET BACK TO THE TRIBUTE PLEASE Smokey6736: I live in Ala. I went to see the tribute and me and my mom drove to Simsbury and saw everyt Smokey6736: hing BFDO1: sports talk? BARBIPINK: Can you just walk around there? RIVAPAT: Gotcha! I'm from Indianapolis, but have visited and call them for info! Smokey6736: G&G figure skatin RIVAPAT: Yes, pretty much! MHardy3023: sure, why not! you can walk there! I visited last summer but they were in Russia! BFDO1: rivapat i'm from muncie Woodstk714: WHAT DID PEOPLE THINK ABOUT THE VIDEO CLIPS OF THE SKATERS REMINISCING BARBIPINK: Can you watch practices? Skateink: I have just got the summer ice application from ISC and in it is a Sergei Grinkov Memorial RIVAPAT: no kidding, muncie OnlineHost: Joe77bruin has left the room. Skateink: Fund in it Smokey6736: I thougt it was very sad OnlineHost: AGENT 85 has entered the room. IL Alum 89: I thought that the clips were a little too stilted, like they were reading off of a cue card BFDO1: yea, i'm in 29 palms californ. right now but live in muncie Smokey6736: probably not (watch practices) Woodstk714: WHICH ONE MHardy3023: I heard that Katia was teaching summer skating school at ISCC??? IL Alum 89: I'm sure that the sentiments were genuine RIVAPAT: I thought the saddest and most eloquent clip was Roz's, but it wasn't on tv--the one about BARBIPINK: all of them RIVAPAT: Sergei being like an angel RIVAPAT: hey, muncie do you like G&G BFDO1: oil? ELFERINGD: Did the skaters say anything at the tribute? BOMISTER: What did Roz say/// BARBIPINK: I liked the bak stage clips best Smokey6736: I liked Scott's. Woodstk714: NO IT WAS CLIPS AS YOU SAW ON TV TanoSkate: sometimes you can watch practices. at least at the U, of Delaware you can.i watch Gritchuk and Platov TanoSkate: there OnlineHost: FOURMARTIN has left the room. ELFERINGD: They showed the clips at the tribute? Woodstk714: ONE THING THAT STRUCK ME WAS THE WHOLE GROUP BACKSTAGE, WATCHING MHardy3023: I saw Galina rehearsing some young woman there....also, Viktor's brother Vladimir was TanoSkate: i don't know about the simsbury rink though Woodstk714: KATIA. THAT WASN'T SHOWN AT HARTFORD I DON'T BELIEVE RIVAPAT: Roz said, tearyeyed, that Sergei was always different from the others; he had a gift and MHardy3023: coaching there too...you can pretty much sit down and watch anything at ISCC. BARBIPINK: I liked the clips of the two at practice BFDO1: riva, g & g who? G&G Oil IL Alum 89: Gordeeva & Grinkov MHardy3023: BFD: we are talking about figure skating BFDO1: so- OnlineHost: Digital7e has entered the room. Skateink: The ISCC sent a list of the pro's for the summer ice and Katia's not on it Smokey6736: Do yall know Galina Woodstk714: THIS IS A FIGURE SKATING FORUM BFDO RIVAPAT: will always be remembered; he didn't use or abuse words; his communication though was OnlineHost: MILAD29 has entered the room. RIVAPAT: priceless and made everyone feel good! She said he was an angel and had a very soft OnlineHost: BFDO1 has left the room. RIVAPAT: quiet aura about him and gave his great gift of love through his actions! OnlineHost: BFDO1 has entered the room. RIVAPAT: Now that really should have been aired; it was sweet!!! OnlineHost: BFDO1 has left the room. BOMISTER: God Bless you Sergei.We love and miss you very much. MHardy3023: Riva: thanks! that sounds just like Sergei! RIVAPAT: your welcome! ELFERINGD: Amen, Sunday! TanoSkate: i wish i would have heard his voice Woodstk714: ONE THINK THAT ALSO STRUCK ME WAS THAT ONE OF THE MOST ELOQUENT OF TH MHardy3023: We all miss him so much....and can you imagine how much Katia misses him!!! Woodstk714: THE PEROFRMERS HAD HIS CLIP CUT. THAT WAS PAUL W. Smokey6736: I miss them. I just keep waiting for a new performance of theirs to come out Jen in PA: Wouldn't it be the ULTIMATE to have a guy like Sergei? BARBIPINK: Definitely Jen! OnlineHost: Kirbose has entered the room. Woodstk714: MAYBE YOU WILL ONE DAY, JEN RIVAPAT: yes, but there was only one! BARBIPINK: We should all be so lucky MHardy3023: I've heard Sergei speak....he did speak FEW English words (maybe 5-6 words), but Jen in PA: I agree, I think he was one in a million! BOMISTER: I have him speaking at a competition at Christmas in `94,he says Merry Christmas and also Skateink: If you are a woman? MHardy3023: he was very intelligent and eloquent in what he has to say! OnlineHost: Kirbose has left the room. ELFERINGD: It was wonderful to witness that love in them! BOMISTER: speaks in Russian. OnlineHost: MILAD29 has left the room. RIVAPAT: Yes, I yeard Sergei speak that too BOMISTER OnlineHost: MCK19 has entered the room. TanoSkate: too bad i did't see that RIVAPAT: Did anyone think Viktor looked odd at the tribtue; like he was out of it? MHardy3023: Sunday! Yeah, I love that! And katia looked happy to see him speak Merry Xmas, too! Smokey6736: I saw that too. It was great Woodstk714: THE PROTOPOPOVS HAD THAT KIND OF CHARISMA WHEN THEY SKATED TOO BARBIPINK: He was so cute ELFERINGD: You could see how proud Katia was of him for speaking those 2 words "Merry Christmas" Jen in PA: He was DEFINITELY HANDSOME!! TanoSkate: he sure was BARBIPINK: And strong looking RIVAPAT: I saw at the ISC rink right before the press conference (& got an autograph), but Viktor RIVAPAT: definitely looked like wear and tear had set it OnlineHost: MCK19 has left the room. Smokey6736: Daria is gonna be very beautiful 'cause of her good looking parents OnlineHost: AGENT 85 has left the room. BOMISTER: Katia laughed when he spoke, like she was so very proud of him.I cry now when I watch it. Jen in PA: She has it in her genes BARBIPINK: Why didn't he speak more? Katia's english certainly improved MHardy3023: I'm not surprised about Viktor. He calls Sergei his very best friend.... RIVAPAT: On the board, did anyone ever really know how Dasha lost her teeth! TanoSkate: i love Daria's smile, it is just like Sergei's MHardy3023: Katia studied English growing up... I don't suppose Sergei did much...he's older, too Jen in PA: She taught herself english RIVAPAT: I tell you, up close I could see she had two crown on her bottom teeth, so I thought she may TanoSkate: i did RIVAPAT: have knocked them out somehow BARBIPINK: So how did he communicate with everyone at SOI? BOMISTER: The skaters say that he was learning more english. OnlineHost: Almadri has entered the room. Jen in PA: They say that his english was getting good RIVAPAT: I think he communicated via Katia and actions, along with what English he knew MHardy3023: oh Scott said Sergei understand English perfectly well...I know that Sergei said if he can't Smokey6736: He probably just didn't like to talk in English in public Almadri: hi all, I hope I'm not too late to join in... =) MHardy3023: do something perfect, he won't use it. i guess that applies to english speaking RIVAPAT: Dasha's teeth, does anyone know, it's driving me nuts! BOMISTER: I think he was self concious about his english. ELFERINGD: Welcome, Almadri! Jen in PA: I think so too Smokey6736: It's not to late!! BARBIPINK: The last song at the tribute really got to me. I had been trying to find that song for 4 yea MHardy3023: I don't know about Daria's teeth...perhaps it's the norm in russia to lose them early? BARBIPINK: rs before they used it Jen in PA: I am surprised that there aren't more people here! RIVAPAT: I think if Sergei wanted to do english perfectly, like everything else, but wasn't there yet Smokey6736: me too. Woodstk714: Hi Almadri, welcome to the figure skating forum. tonites topic is the tribute to Sergei G. Woodstk714: I think Almadri: maybe not a lot of people knows about this ELFERINGD: I was thinking the very same thing. BOMISTER: Daria probably took a bottle at night a her teeth rotted so they were pulled. RIVAPAT: yes, it is but we do tend to get sidetracked! Skateink: As it is evrey week Almadri: i just saw Kimber mentioned it in G&G folder just now.. thawhy I'm late OnlineHost: MHardy3023 has left the room. Woodstk714: DOES ANYONE STILL WANT TO DISCUSS THE TRIBUTE OR RAMBLE RIVAPAT: For those at the tribute,didn't you just gasp when Sergei' mom grabbed the microphone OnlineHost: McCallKim has entered the room. Skateink: Ramble OnlineHost: McCallKim has left the room. Smokey6736: Yeah I'm missing some of the regulars IL Alum 89: Did his mother say anything? BOMISTER: Both are fine with me.I think this is great.Very interesting. Woodstk714: SORRY I GO FROM CAPS TO SMALL CASE Jen in PA: When did she grab the mic. and what did she say? Smokey6736: It was sad when his mom talked ELFERINGD: Was speaking to the audience her idea? RIVAPAT: She rattled off something in russian and katia translated, something like she just now Almadri: was she crying when she talked over the mic ? Smokey6736: i don't care what we do as long as we talk about G&G Woodstk714: IT'S TOO BAD 99% OF THE AUDIENCE DIDN'T UNDERSTAND HER, BUT SHE CERTAINLY Woodstk714: SOUNDED SINCERE!! RIVAPAT: understood what her son meant to people and thanked everyone, she was crying OnlineHost: AGENT 85 has entered the room. RIVAPAT: yes,it sounded sincere. I think she just realized then what G&G mean to everyone! BARBIPINK: "Can't Cry Hard Enough" was certainly appropriate Jen in PA: They should have put this stuff on t.v.!!!! ELFERINGD: I wonder how closely she followed their career? BOMISTER: A huge Thank you to Mrs.Grinkova for giving us Sergei. Woodstk714: I'M NOT SURE KATIA EVERY FULLY REALIZED WHAT THEY MEANT TO AMERICANS Woodstk714: EITHER. Almadri: i can't figure out how she could be strong enough that night... were they showing the clips RIVAPAT: It did take Kata aback a little and that's why I believe it wasn't aired Almadri: of Ella F's I will remember you at the tribute night ? Smokey6736: I heard or read or something that his mom was hard on Katia after Sergei died ELFERINGD: I read the same thing. Skateink: Not that I don't like G+G but enough is enough . Good nite all RIVAPAT: I thought hands down Katia thankin the US were the most emotional words! OnlineHost: AGENT 85 has left the room. IL Alum 89: In what way was she hard on her? Almadri: if i were Sergei's mom and saw that, i would've been crying my whole eyes out.... Woodstk714: THAT'S NOT AN UNCOMMON THING TO HAPPEN BOMISTER: I heard there was something said about burying him in his favorite clothes and not in a suit Jen in PA: I think that she was sort of mad he was buried in sweater and pants TanoSkate: i heard that she blamed skating on Sergei's death Smokey6736: I'm glad she was so strong. i wouldn't have made it!!! BARBIPINK: They should have aired the whole thing RIVAPAT: Yes, I think she did blame skating at first,but saw the light IL Alum 89: I'm sure that that was just grief talking Smokey6736: yeah she seemed okay with Katia at the tribute RIVAPAT: I also think they should have aired all of what Scott said to and about Katia before he gave RIVAPAT: her the microphone Woodstk714: IN SADNESS, THINGS ARE SAID THAT AREN'T NECESSARILY MEANT TO BE SAID OnlineHost: Skateink has left the room. BARBIPINK: What did he say? Jen in PA: On 20/20 tomorrow they are going to be talking about new surgery for enlarged hearts. OnlineHost: Boss561 has entered the room. Smokey6736: I think they should have just shown everything. You can't cut things like all that out. Jen in PA: I agree ELFERINGD: It's getting late for me - good-night fellow G&G fans. G&G will remain forever in our hearts! BOMISTER: Will anything be said about Sergei? RIVAPAT: He said something about her courage and strength, how proud they all were and how Woodstk714: CBS HAD THEIR REASONS Smokey6736: Did they say if they would mention Sergei Jen in PA: I don't know RIVAPAT: wonderful she was, but much more eloquently than I just did Woodstk714: GOOD NITE ELFERINGD BOMISTER: Bye Lisa.I'll let you know about the tapes. Boss561: is it to late to join in? IL Alum 89: Unfortunately television time is expensive, at least they showed 2 hours worth. Woodstk714: NOT AT ALL BOSS, WELCOME TO THE FS FORUM ELFERINGD: Talk to you soon, Sunday! :) OnlineHost: ELFERINGD has left the room. BOMISTER: Come on in Boss. Boss561: thanks BARBIPINK: Never too late here Smokey6736: Well we could pay them to put it all on!! (lol) IL Alum 89: I remember when they only used 2 hours to cover the World Championships (I digress) Jen in PA: Good idea! OnlineHost: TanoSkate has left the room. Smokey6736: that would be cool!! RIVAPAT: I think the most likely thing for CBS to do is to sell a tape with it in its entirety IL Alum 89: Back in the olden days of TV RIVAPAT: After all, they do want to make money Woodstk714: IT WOULD BE NICE, BUT NO PLANS THAT I KNOW OFTO DO SO. Smokey6736: I hope they do!! OnlineHost: ELFERINGD has entered the room. Almadri: do you really think CBS would do that ? get the tape out ? Woodstk714: IT IS UNFORTUNATE THAT SOME OF THE GREAT PERFORMANCES OF THAT EVENING OnlineHost: ELFERINGD has left the room. OnlineHost: Donr1k has entered the room. Woodstk714: DIDN'T MAKE IT IN THE FINAL CUT. I HAD HOPED THEY WOULD INCLUDE EVERYONE Woodstk714: ASLO RIVAPAT: I think CBS should consider it because there are alot of us G&G fans out there who want it Jen in PA: I thought they were selling tapes of the Tribute, was everything on it? RIVAPAT: Woodstk, whose performance did you like the least OnlineHost: DAbraha has entered the room. OnlineHost: AGENT 85 has entered the room. IL Alum 89: It depends on what response from the public CBS receives about the tribute Smokey6736: Well we should all write to them!! Woodstk714: THERE WAS A LETTER WRITING CAMPAIGN AWHILE BACK. WHY NOT TRY IT Digital7e: This may be a little off the topic, but does anyone know for certain when Katya's book is RIVAPAT: Yes, we should right, call Almadri: how do we write to CBS ? Digital7e: coming out? Is it July or November? OnlineHost: Donr1k has left the room. Boss561: I read in the paper that it is coming out in the fall Woodstk714: MY FAVORITES WERE PAUL WYLIE AND K&P. I THOUGHT R&K WERE TERRIFIC ALSO IL Alum 89: I think that public response drove the re-airing. BOMISTER: Lets all start e-mailing CBS again. RIVAPAT: According to IFS, it won't be out until Christmastime IL Alum 89: When was the last time any network repeated a skating show? OnlineHost: DAbraha has left the room. Smokey6736: I can't wait that long Woodstk714: AND, EVEN THO I'M NOT A HUGE FAN, I'D SAY BRIAN'S DON'T CRY IS A CLASSIC Jen in PA: I also would like it if everyone would write to a&e on the internet to reair the skating show that RIVAPAT: I thougt Roz's performance was so fitting and impressive with Jordan Hill there BOMISTER: I loved Don't Cry. Smokey6736: yeah I think it fitted for Katia Almadri: yes, BB's performance that night was spectacular... IL Alum 89: "Gotta Be Strong" by KY BARBIPINK: I din't think B & P were all that good. The routine was boring. But everyone was so on Boss561: I liked Kristi's Jen in PA: they showed one morning. It had G&G and others skating to a live symphony. I had just move Woodstk714: DRIVING HOME THAT NITE I HEARD HAVE YOU EVER REALLY LOVED A WOMAN, Woodstk714: THE NUMBER VIKTOR DID, IT MADE ME CRY AGAIN RIVAPAT: I really thought H&L's number was inappropriate; I know they do it on tour, but they could RIVAPAT: have done another number! I hate YOU! Come on! Jen in PA: and couldn't tape it because I have just moved and my VCR was not set up OKsfan: What is CBS`s address (E-mail) IL Alum 89: Jen, that was "Symphony on Ice" BARBIPINK: What did H & L do? Woodstk714: YEAH I LIKE THEM, BUT I THOUGHT IT WAS WEIRD TOO. K&P WAS SO HEARTFELT, Smokey6736: yeah i think alot of the performances were the ones they were already doing RIVAPAT: They did Prince's number "I hate you" BOMISTER: It was said that Sergei loved Victor number.Have any of you really listened to it? It IL Alum 89: Did they do "I hate you" by the Artist formerly known as Prince? Jen in PA: I don't know what it was called, but they mentioned Sergei's death Woodstk714: AND SO APPROPRIATE. THAT WAS ONE OF THE BIGGEST MISTAKES CBS MADE!! RIVAPAT: Yes, that's it! BARBIPINK: You're right. That is weird. IL Alum 89: I think that maybe K & P weren't shown because that number has been broadcast so much RIVAPAT: Yes, I think Viktor's performance and the words to the song were so appropriate & Good BARBIPINK: They're usually so good. Smokey6736: they didn't show that one on tv did they. I hope not BOMISTER: is about an overwhelming love a man has for his woman.I think that is how Sergei felt about BOMISTER: Katia. IL Alum 89: Also K & P aren't "Big name" American skaters Almadri: brb, all... don't go away yettttt..... OnlineHost: Almadri has left the room. RIVAPAT: No, H&L weren't on tv; I just thought it was retarded! Digital7e: I think that K&P performance was shown on CBS on another date Boss561: hi agent 85 AGENT 85: amen Smokey6736: me too. BARBIPINK: I thought Kurt could have done another one too Woodstk714: NEITHER ARE R&K, SADLY. I THOUGHT THERE NUMBER WAS HAUNTING RIVAPAT: Yes, it was in the CBS ice skating moments of the year Smokey6736: I'm sorry yall i get confused with these initials AGENT 85: hi A RIVAPAT: R&K's number was haunting, but I think it was cut because they weren't as close to G&G Woodstk714: I THOUGHT THAT AT FIRST, BUT KURT'S BROKE THE PERVASIVE SADNESS IN THE ARENA Jen in PA: Scott's wasn't really appropriate either Woodstk714: IT WAS A GOOD SAD MOOD BREAKER Woodstk714: I BELIEVE HE, LIKE KURT, DID THAT NUMBER BECAUSE IT WAS A "FUN" NUMBER THAT SERGEI LIKED RIVAPAT: Yes, I think Kurt and Scott both did numbers that broke the mood and because Sergei had Jen in PA: Katarina's wasn't too swift wither OnlineHost: Almadri has entered the room. IL Alum 89: You had to have some upbeat numbers it was CELEBRATION of a life. RIVAPAT: a great sense of humor, plus Dasha seemed to really enjoy them Jen in PA: I guess you are right Smokey6736: yeah (even though Scott and Kurt both said Sergei liked them cause they were funny) RIVAPAT: Your right, Katarina's was iffy, but she delivered it well and again Dasha liked it Woodstk714: PAUL'S WAS PERFRECT IF YOU TAKE IT IN THE CONTEXT OF BEING ETHEREAL BOMISTER: Marci?Are you still here??? Smokey6736: It was good to help break the sadness Jen in PA: Paul's was good BARBIPINK: What else did Fadeev do? RIVAPAT: Last word on this, but nothing was as INAPPROPRIATE as H&L: UGH! AGENT 85: don't you think Sergei really enjoyed numbers like that tho? look how much fun he has in the Smokey6736: Now see, I don't like that one of Paul's for some reason AGENT 85: SOI finales...grinning from ear to ear.. Woodstk714: FADEEV DID ELVIS STUFF RIVAPAT: I think Paul did the best job I've seen him do with Apollo that night BARBIPINK: Definitely "85! I watched and watched. He got loose!!! RIVAPAT: I thought Fadeev looked odd doing the Elvis! Woodstk714: AND HE EARNED ONE OF THREE STANDING O'S IN THE PROCESS!! AGENT 85: and Oksana also skated the best she has in ages. Jen in PA: He was also very happy at Disney (Pocahontas) and Out of Tears Smokey6736: he did Elvis stuff?? I thought it was classical stuff!! RIVAPAT: Yes, Oksana actually did triples effortlessly it seemed; she really suprised me! BARBIPINK: Out of Tears was kind of sexy, the way they smiled at each other Boss561: Okasana always skates with a lot of emotion RIVAPAT: It was defintely Elvis,but Elvis stuff that wasn't that popular Woodstk714: NO JAILHOUSE ROCK AND OTHER ELVIS STUFF Smokey6736: What did she skate to i forgot!! OnlineHost: Ufot has entered the room. RIVAPAT: Ava Maria Woodstk714: AVEMARIA Jen in PA: Did anyone see on the show on Easter how Oksana cried during that one number BOMISTER: Katias skate was so very beautiful.I will treasure it always. Woodstk714: THANKFULLY SHE DIDN'T DO THE MADONNA THING AGAIN BARBIPINK: Did you not bawl, Jen? Smokey6736: I missed the show on Easter tell me about it!! Jen in PA: I did cry IL Alum 89: That was the Rider's Cup Woodstk714: THE MOST HAUNTING THING WAS THE WAY THE ICE WAS LIT UP BEFORE KATIA TOOK THE ICE Boss561: that Madonna song was "YOu'll See" AGENT 85: cool RIVAPAT: Yes, I was a little tense when Oksana began to skate; I thought here we go again BARBIPINK: She was so upset you couldn't help but to cry BOMISTER: I loved that number by Oksana.The Madonna one. Jen in PA: She was skating at I think it was the Rider's Championship or something like that a couple of RIVAPAT: Yes, it was like everyone was holding their breath waiting for Katia; I swear I don;t recall Smokey6736: I sorda liked it (the Madonna one) BARBIPINK: Did she choose the Madonna one in advance or change it for Sergei? Jen in PA: days after returning from the funeral. She was sobbing on the ice. RIVAPAT: alot of what Katia did because i was so enthralled and in a trance Smokey6736: Yes the lights with Katia I thought she was too scared to come out or something I got scared RIVAPAT: I like the Madonna number, just not at the Ryder cup,but she proably won't do it again BOMISTER: Katias whole number was haunting.Also when they showed the moves with Sergei in them.Ohh. IL Alum 89: I was actually uncomfortable watching Katia skate that first number, it was so eerie RIVAPAT: I was glad that I got to see katia practice her numbers in Simsbury on Saturday before the Smokey6736: Me too. IL Alum RIVAPAT: tribute, so i was braced because i needed to be Woodstk714: I THINK THE EFFECT OF THE LIGHTS SET EVERYONE UP. I WASN'T SURE WHETHER WE SHOULD APPLAUD, BARBIPINK: I cryed so hard when I saw her move like she was going to be thrown and gliding around the c BARBIPINK: orner Woodstk714: OR BE SILENT, OR CRY, SO I DID ALL THRREE Smokey6736: I didn't get to see her practice. No one was there when i went RIVAPAT: Right, Woodstk, i didn't know what to do when Katia came out IL Alum 89: Has anyone taped the Tribute and never watched it again? Like me? Jen in PA: I know the exact moment you are talking about BARBIPINK RIVAPAT: I went at about 9 that Saturday night and she, Oksana, Zueva's son & Viktor were on the Jen in PA: I watch the Tribute a lot. I can't help but watch it BARBIPINK: I knew as soon as she did them that that's what they were Woodstk714: YES, BUT ONLY BECAUSE I ACCIDENTALLY WROTE OVER IT. I GOT IT THIS TIME THO! BOMISTER: I have never cried so hard in my life as I did during Katias number. BARBIPINK: Or when it was over Ufot: Il Alum, I've got it taped twice now and haven't the guts to look at it again! IL Alum 89: I watch everything I tape multiple times but that particular show I never watch. BARBIPINK: I watch it often. I can't help it. OnlineHost: HEDEKRAL has entered the room. RIVAPAT: ice practicing, but katia was performing the most, I tell you the first time I saw her bend Smokey6736: I've only watched it 2 times BOMISTER: I watch it too at times.It is so hard but I feel drawn to it somehow. RIVAPAT: down in that grief sticken clutch, I thought she had lost it; i was so relieved when I IL Alum 89: In fact, I'm almost obsessive about not watching any part of it while rewinding to other BARBIPINK: The first time I watched it on t,v. I cryed the whole time. Then I watched immediately after RIVAPAT: realized it was in her number! IL Alum 89: shows on the tape. BARBIPINK: and cryed some more Smokey6736: When i saw her get on the ice and she appeared to be crying i thought "oh god she isn't goin Smokey6736: g to get up!!" OnlineHost: HEDEKRAL has left the room. RIVAPAT: I know, I'm so glad i had that run thru BARBIPINK: She has guts OnlineHost: Digital7e has left the room. Woodstk714: YEAH, THAT THREW ME AS WELL. I THOUGHT SHE WAS CRUMBLING, BUT SHE WAS REMARKABLY STRONG!! RIVAPAT: Tremendous courage! BOMISTER: It broke my heart to see her crying slumped on the ice and then again at the end. AGENT 85: but she has always said she was a skater first IL Alum 89: Well, good night all, remember Katia and Daria in your prayers. Smokey6736: I even smiled i was so relieved to see her get up BARBIPINK: They way she was trying to be strong after she skated was hard Woodstk714: GOOD NITE IL, THANKS FOR COMING TONITE RIVAPAT: It was so emotional ebing there!!! BOMISTER: Good nite. RIVAPAT: being OnlineHost: IL Alum 89 has left the room. OnlineHost: ANG4849 has entered the room. OnlineHost: ANG4849 has left the room. RIVAPAT: Did anyone else see her in Canada? Woodstk714: IT WAS COMFORTING TO KNOW EVERYONE THERE FELT THE SAME WAY. I THINK SHE WAS A BIT Jen in PA: I wish Woodstk714: OVERWHELMED BY THE LOVE AND SUPPORT FROM THE AUDIENCE OnlineHost: Quone has entered the room. BOMISTER: Is she going to skate with SOI next year?I hope so. Smokey6736: I just hope she tours with SOI again next year so i can see her BARBIPINK: I should go too. Thanks Woodstk, for hosting. Goodnight all... RIVAPAT: It was different than at the tribute, it was truly like she was starting anew! Woodstk714: THANKS FOR COMING BARBIPINK, GOODNITE! AGENT 85: night Sam BOMISTER: Nite Barbi. BARBIPINK: Bye Fran, bye Sunday Smokey6736: I wish everyone wouldn't leave!! Goodnight Jen in PA: Me too Quone: QUONE IS HERE OnlineHost: BARBIPINK has left the room. Jen in PA: Where is everyone? RIVAPAT: Well there are still a few left BOMISTER: Hi.Glad your here. RIVAPAT: The devoted few!! Smokey6736: we got 27 more minutes. Well this just be cut off or what? Woodstk714: WE LOSE A FEW, WE GAIN A FEW. BOMISTER: Exactly. Boss561: Goodnite everyone!!! Thanks Woodstk714: GOOD NITE BOSS BOMISTER: Nite Boss. Jen in PA: Goodnight Ufot: Good night Angie Boss561: bye Linda and Fran Woodstk714: SOMETIMES PEOPEL STAY ON BEYOND, MOST ARE GONE BY MIDNITE THO OnlineHost: Quone has left the room. AGENT 85: night angie Smokey6736: I just wanna thank everyone for being here to talk!! OnlineHost: Boss561 has left the room. RIVAPAT: Have we heard anything about how Katai was in SOI in Hawaii RIVAPAT: Katai, I need to concentrate on spelling Jen in PA: I will come anytime I have the chance too AGENT 85: me too.. and I thank Woodstk for being our host BOMISTER: I loved being here it was my first time.It was great and I will be back. Ufot: I wish I'd been able to be online at the beginning -- did you have some good conversations? Woodstk714: AW GEE SHUCKS NOW, .....:) AGENT 85: 414 Jen in PA: Will there be more forums? Smokey6736: What's 414?? Woodstk714: YUP RIVAPAT: Yes, i too wish i had gotten online sooner, i just joined the beginning of june OnlineHost: Coral2650 has entered the room. OnlineHost: LOYARS has entered the room. OnlineHost: Coral2650 has left the room. BOMISTER: What is 414???Secret code?? OnlineHost: LOYARS has left the room. AGENT 85: every Thursday night there is a forum Woodstk714: THERE ARE FORUMS EVERY WEEK, BUT SOME HAVE TOPICS, SOME DON'T RIVAPAT: Does anyone know about the rumor of Sergei having a brother,I have a russian article that RIVAPAT: states that he had an older brother who also died at 28 from heart disease! BOMISTER: I don't think that is true. Woodstk714: I HAVE HEARD THAT, BUT HEARD ALSO THAT IT WAS NOT TRUE AGENT 85: negative...there was a post in the G & G file from the fan club president Smokey6736: I don't think that was true OKsfan: Sergei had no brothers RIVAPAT: I talked to the fan club pres, but she admitted that she really only knew G&G the past Jen in PA: He has one sister, Natasha RIVAPAT: few years so she couldn't be positive! RIVAPAT: It just seems odd to me that a Moscow newspaper could be so wrong! Smokey6736: so she knows them personally how?? Why isn't she here tonight?? OnlineHost: LIMBTRIMR has entered the room. Woodstk714: DOES EVERYONE LEFT FEEL SOME SENSE OF CLOSURE ON SERGEI'S PASSING? RIVAPAT: I don't know, she lives in Calgary! AGENT 85: in some ways yes LIMBTRIMR: whats up yall OnlineHost: Almadri has left the room. RIVAPAT: No, I thought I would get closer from going to the tribute, but i still havn't gotten any Jen in PA: I don't know if I will ever feel closure. Ufot: Hard to say .... it still hurts BOMISTER: No not really.I'm having a very hard time letting go. Smokey6736: I feel a big closure ( i think) what do u mean? RIVAPAT: I don't think I ever will, in fact it almost got worse after I went to the tribute Woodstk714: CLOSURE IN THAT MAYBE WE SHOULD CHERISH OUR MEMORIES BUT DO AS KATIA SAID AND LIVE OnlineHost: LIMBTRIMR has left the room. Woodstk714: OUR LIVES AND BE HAPPY. REMEMBER THEM AS THEY LIVED, AND NOT HOW HE PASSED Jen in PA: I live, but I can't get over it RIVAPAT: Yes, i agree that we should do that and yes in that sense i have closure, but my interest Smokey6736: I'm just 14. I didn't have much of a life except for them BOMISTER: Everytime I watch them on tv it just opens a new wound.Why can't we let go? RIVAPAT: is at its height! OnlineHost: Metroran has entered the room. RIVAPAT: A psychologist in the G&G newsletter said we can't let go because G&G represented an ideal Woodstk714: NOTHING WRONG WITH MAINTAINING INTEREST!!!!!!!! BOMISTER: Exactly!!! Woodstk714: OR GROWING FOR THAT MATTER!!!! Jen in PA: I can't let go because for me there is nothing to really move on to and like because most things do RIVAPAT: of how love is at its best and what we all desire; and we witnessed that rare thing in them Jen in PA: not have the meaning and feeling and depth that they did OnlineHost: Metroran has left the room. Woodstk714: BUT THERE ARE PLENTY OF THINGS YOU WILL EXPERIENCE THAT WILL BE VERY PROFOOUND BOMISTER: It is a shame that more of us can't love that way. Woodstk714: PROFOUND, sorry about that RIVAPAT: Also, they seemed perfect in both their professional and personal lives; it was an ideal Jen in PA: I agree Woodstk714: KATIA WANTED US TO BE HAPPY, AND TO LOVE AND LIVE OUR LIVES FULLY. THERE IS SO MUCH GOOD RIVAPAT: Has anyone else here taken pictures of G&G? Woodstk714: TO LOOK FORWARD TO Smokey6736: I know it was just great to think of them and their perfect lives and be happy now u think OKsfan: Has anyone seen the picture of Katia & Daria in Hawaii, It is in Sandra Loosemoore`s page AGENT 85: yes RIVAPAT: Yes, Katia and Dasha look so happy on the beach Smokey6736: of them and u think of him being dead and it hurts Jen in PA: I did BOMISTER: My husband says but you don't really know how they were at home.I tell him they were just as Ufot: Oksfan: No -- have you? Are they good? BOMISTER: they were on the ice. Woodstk714: THEY WERE MARRIED, I AM SURE THEY FOUGHT ONCE IN AWHILE. WHO DOESN'T Smokey6736: yeah but u didn't see that!! Woodstk714: BUT IT'S TRUE THEY HAD THAT INTANGIBLE SOMETHING THAT MADE THEM SPECIAL RIVAPAT: I read in a russian article that Sergei said (this was 3 months before he died) that they ne Woodstk714: TO EACH OTHER, AND TO THEIR SKATING FANS BOMISTER: Yes everyone fights but there relatioship was so unique. RIVAPAT: never fought, nothing was that important to argure. Ufot: Wow ... what a guy! RIVAPAT: He said is she really wanted to do something, they did it and vice versa Smokey6736: What a guy!! I don't see how Katia goes on without him!!1 Jen in PA: WHAT A GUY!! RIVAPAT: He said IF Smokey6736: If?? BOMISTER: Katia was so lucky to have had this wonderful man for the years that she did and I think Woodstk714: TYPO RIVAPAT: He said they both new their responsbilities and what each other wanted, so nothing was BOMISTER: that she realizes how very special he was. RIVAPAT: ever a problem Jen in PA: But if anyone deserved to have a wonderful guy, it is Katia RIVAPAT: SORRY FOR THE TYPOS! RIVAPAT: I agree Jen! Woodstk714: HEY IT HAPNES RIVAPAT: Yes, it does Woodstk714: HAPPENS (OH NO IT'S CONTAGIOUS) AGENT 85: there she goes again Ufot: Woodstk -- LOL!! BOMISTER: You guys are so funny. Smokey6736: SILLIES RIVAPAT: Hey Woodstk, what's your name, mine is Becky or Rebecca; i don't care Woodstk714: WE'RE GETTING PUNCHY, IS EVERYONE HERE ON THE EAST COAST EXCEPT AGENT 85 Jen in PA: I am from Pittsburgh Ufot: Nope ... Central Time Zone here (Houston) OKsfan: Ca. BOMISTER: II'm from Texas but definitly don't know TexasBill. Smokey6736: I'm in ala I guess that's east coast RIVAPAT: I'm in the land of Indiana, where we never change time' its 10:45! Woodstk714: TEXASBILL WAS A LOSER AGENT 85: amen BOMISTER: Where at in Indiana? Smokey6736: I hope he gets in trouble!! Jen in PA: Me too BOMISTER: I hope they kick him offline. RIVAPAT: Indianapolis, but I'm originally from a small town, Knightstown Woodstk714: SO I REPROTED HIM. SADLY WE LOST A FEW OTHERS WHO MIGHT HAVE BEEN INSIGHTFUL THIS EVENING Smokey6736: I gotta get something to drink tell me if i miss anything!! Jen in PA: That is why I love G&G. There are people like TexaBill and people like G&G. What a contrast! RIVAPAT: Whrere do you live BOMISTER BOMISTER: I had a boyfriend that went to Purdue.It is really beautiful there in the spring. RIVAPAT: TYPOS!! Sorry Smokey6736: I'm back. the party can begin!! (lol)!! Woodstk714: DOES EVERYONE FEEL BETTER? AGENT 85: yes BOMISTER: I live in Wichita Falls its about 150 miles west of Dallas RIVAPAT: Just FYI, I also took excellent pictures of Katia in Canada in april! Ufot: Yes, thank you. Smokey6736: Yes i'm glad we had this!! RIVAPAT: I have relatives near Waco BOMISTER: I feel better.Thanks for having us. Smokey6736: THANX Woodstk!! Ufot: This was fun ... wish I'd been here at the start tonight. Woodstk714: THANKS FOR BEING HERE AND FOR STICKING IT THROUGH AGENT 85: yea woodstk...cool night RIVAPAT: THANKS!...THANKS!...THANKS! Jen in PA: Well, I have go to go. Time is money, especially on America Online. But, I will be here next time. OnlineHost: Bonbonwh has entered the room. Jen in PA: I love you all! BOMISTER: I hope Morry comes back again but probably won't Woodstk714: GOOD NITE JEN, THANKS FOR BEING HERE Smokey6736: Just announce the next one and I'll be here!!! BOMISTER: Nite Jen. RIVAPAT: Anyone, feel free to e-mail me; i am an endless source of info, both insightful, informative RIVAPAT: and useless! HA! Ufot: Why won't Morry come back? Woodstk714: HE PROBABLY WENT TO THE OTHER ROOM WITH THE OTHERS THAT LEFT EARLIER Smokey6736: Goodnight Jen!! I'll write u back when i get the chance AGENT 85: I will cause I am interested in the pictures Woodstk714: I WOULD NOT SAY YOU WERE USELESS RIVAPAT! Jen in PA: Look forward to talking to you all again BOMISTER: Definitly not. RIVAPAT: I was teasing myself; its late OnlineHost: Jen in PA has left the room. Woodstk714: IHAVE TONS OF USELESS INFORMATION. SO MUCH IT ASTOUNDS ME OnlineHost: Bonbonwh has left the room. Smokey6736: When i get a chance RivaPat i'll try to e-mail u i wanna hear more stories!! AGENT 85: true RIVAPAT: FYI--I also have picutures of just about everyone else, but no one else really matters but RIVAPAT: G&G Smokey6736: TRUE!!! RIVAPAT: Ok, others matter,but not nearly as much Woodstk714: ARE YOU A PHOTOG OR JUST A FAN WITH A GOOD CAMERA? Smokey6736: NA!! OnlineHost: Ufot has left the room. RIVAPAT: I took one picture tuesday night of Viktor that was so good he actually lookd handsome! Woodstk714: YOU ARE GOOD! RIVAPAT: I am just a fan with a good camera who has learned over the years, but the G&G Smokey6736: Be nice!!(lol) BOMISTER: My mother in law loves Victor.I will need to see that one. RIVAPAT: newsletter is going to use some photos! Woodstk714: NO MALICE INTENDED, I WAS KIDDING. BOMISTER: Your funny Woodstk. RIVAPAT: I mean, I did a double take he looked so good: maybe I should send it to him! RIVAPAT: I'm just teasing, i love Viktor, but in looks, he is no Sergei!!! BOMISTER: Was he doing a number?Which one? Smokey6736: Don't crack on him!! He can't help that he doesn't look as good as Sergei!! Woodstk714: NO BUT HE HAS A SWEETNESS ABOUT HIM HTAT CAN BE APPEALING. RIVAPAT: Yes, he was doing the "I'm just a baby in this busines of love" Woodstk714: LIKE SCOTT AND MANY OTHERS BOMISTER: I agree.He is no Sergei but then noone is. RIVAPAT: Yes he can be very appealing because of his sweetness & sexiness, but trust me he looke RIVAPAT: looked HOT in this picture; i stared at it for a good 5 minutes! Smokey6736: yall our Silly!! RIVAPAT: I saw Dmitriev with his new partner, that I can't stand; so lackluster Smokey6736: Are all of you older than 20 or what?? BOMISTER: Hey.Does anyone like Oksanas new hairdo?I didn't really care for it.Too Madonnaish. RIVAPAT: Yes, I'm 25 Woodstk714: HECK YEAH RIVAPAT: I tell you all something, That Alexsei Urmanov isn't bad looking at all in person!! Smokey6736: I think her hairstyle is stylish OnlineHost: Steven4par has entered the room. RIVAPAT: he really got the crowd and women going BOMISTER: I'm 30 as of today.Didn't even get any black balloons. Smokey6736: Happy B-day!! RIVAPAT: She just got her hair cut again, tuesday it was just below the ears; i like it longer and a Woodstk714: HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! BOMISTER: Thank you!!! RIVAPAT: little darker; it was so bleach blond Smokey6736: Yeah the blond could go alittle bit!! Woodstk714: THERE ARE WORSE THINGS THAN TURNING 30 RIVAPAT: K&P did the rope number; they had done the Spartacus number with chains in Indianapolis Smokey6736: I must be the youngest one here!! BOMISTER: I saw her friday at TOC and she just seemed so proud of it.I'm glad she darkened it a little Woodstk714: HOW OLD ARE YOU SMOKEY RIVAPAT: K&P were so mesmerizing with those dang ropes Smokey6736: the big 14!! Smokey6736: Who's K&P?? BOMISTER: I'm actually not worried about turning 30.Just another B-day to me. RIVAPAT: Klimova & Ponomarenko--ice dancers Woodstk714: KLIMOVA AND PONOMARENKO Smokey6736: oh thanx. they were good. RIVAPAT: Misunderstanding-- OKSANA's hair was light, light tuesday; Woodstk714: K&P ARE FABULOUS. THEY'RE ANOTHER COUPLE WHO ARE IN TOUCH OKsfan: we have the youngest , so who`s the oldest OnlineHost: WSS080257 has entered the room. Smokey6736: i like how their performance started. that was cool!! Woodstk714: WHEN YOU'RE 14 EVERYTHING IS OLD, RIGHT SMOKEY? BOMISTER: Yes they are but don't have the aura as G&G did. RIVAPAT: Yes, but its just not the same with K&P; its more like raw chemistry Smokey6736: NA!! OnlineHost: WSS080257 has left the room. RIVAPAT: not great and ideal love mixed with chemistry Woodstk714: I ALWAYS LOVED THEM, AND USOVA & ZHULIN. THEY WERE/ARE FIERY AGENT 85: and Katia & Sergei talked to them before doing the 1994 Olympics BOMISTER: U&Z are wonderful as are Becke&Petrov RIVAPAT: Yes, I don't like U&Z number where she wears read and he has a mask and noose Smokey6736: I thought they were supposed to skate at the tribute?? Woodstk714: NO THAT ONE KIND OF DISTURBS ME. RIVAPAT: Bechke & Petrov, i swear I have 50 great photos of them in Spartacus because they are my Woodstk714: I HAD THOUGHT THEY WERE INVITED BUT THEY DID NOT PERFORM, BUT I DON'T KNOW WHY Smokey6736: they had practice with everyone at the ISC in Simsbury RIVAPAT: favorite pair team now and i was just out of my mind, who needs that many of Spartacus BOMISTER: Why did they divorce???B&P.Does anyone know??? RIVAPAT: I saw Zhulin at the rink the Saturday before the tribute, so i too thought they were going t RIVAPAT: to perform, but maybe not; i know Zhulin moved to Simsbury BOMISTER: Is Sasha Zhulin as goodlooking in person as on tv? Woodstk714: REALLY, THEN MAIA IS STILLIN LAKE PLACID? RIVAPAT: I think they divorced because she couldn't trust him and couldn't try too anymore because Smokey6736: Rivapat, do u live in Simsbury?? You know so much. That's cool!! BOMISTER: No not U&Z.B&P. RIVAPAT: he had an affair with Oksana Grishuk about a year before the olympics in '94 RIVAPAT: No i live in Indianapolis and Maia still is in Lake Placid Smokey6736: then how do they train if they live apart?? Smokey6736: so u were just there for the show?? RIVAPAT: Zhulin was good looking and had his girlfriend, also a skater, but unknown to me, with him RIVAPAT: Yes, i came for the show and was in Simsbury & Hartford for 5 days Smokey6736: i thought they were still married!!! RIVAPAT: So I guess they do train apart, but they were not at the show Tues as scheduled Woodstk714: CAPS OFF BOMISTER: Why did Bechke&Petrov divorce? RIVAPAT: No they divorced about a year ago Smokey6736: I think that was how long i was there OnlineHost: Pat FBREF has entered the room. RIVAPAT: Theirs was amicable, I think B&P just drifted apart and couldn't stand the timeconsuming RIVAPAT: relationship of both skating together and being married; that's what Elena Bechke said BOMISTER: It must be terribly hard to train with someone after marriage and divorce. OnlineHost: Pat FBREF has left the room. Smokey6736: they said they would rather skate than be married and the pressures were to hard ( i think) RIVAPAT: Yes, also i do believe Platov was dating Usova before Zhulin Took her away from him, so OKsfan: Goodbye! from the quiet one!!! BOMISTER: I wonder if they have outside partners? RIVAPAT: these two ice dancing teams have major hard feeling toward one another AGENT 85: night BOMISTER: Bye.Come back soon. Woodstk714: GOOD NITE OKSFAN, THANKS FOR COMING TONITE OnlineHost: OKsfan has left the room. AGENT 85: Wasn't Platov married..he recently divorced RIVAPAT: hard feelingS, concentrate RIVAPAT: yes, he recently divorced his wife Woodstk714: WELL FOLKS, IT'S AFTER MIDNITE, AND MY JOB, ALBEIT POOR, IS DONE FOR THE NITE. AGENT 85: and a darn good job you did..woodstk..thanks RIVAPAT: It wasn't poor, its just we are a rambling lot Smokey6736: i thought Gritchuk and Platov were married BOMISTER: Thank you Woodstk.We apprieciate it. RIVAPAT: NO!! OnlineHost: AGENT 85 has left the room. Smokey6736: THANX Woodstk!!! RIVAPAT: Anyone interested in photos, can just e-mail me; i have a quick turn around time because Smokey6736: So are we supposed to leave RIVAPAT: i hate to wait for things myself Woodstk714: WELL THANK YOU FOR BEING SUPPORTIVE TONITE AND I HOPE FEELS BETTER ABOUT THINGS. BOMISTER: I'll be in touch soon Riva. Woodstk714: LIVE LIFE AND BE HAPPY AS KATIA SAYS. BUT I THANK YOU ALL FOR STAYING THROUGH Woodstk714: UNTIL THE END. I GOTTA GO, BUT YOU GUYS CAN STAY IF YOU WISH.. RIVAPAT: Woodstk, did you get a t-shirt at the tribute BOMISTER: Thanks a lot. Smokey6736: Thanx everyone!! Goodnight!! RIVAPAT: Goodnight!! Thanks! Woodstk714: NO THERE WASN'T MUCH LEFT BY THE TIME I GOT THROUGH THE LADIES ROOM LINES!! BOMISTER: You leaving Smokey? OnlineHost: Trot1mile has entered the room. RIVAPAT: THere was a mispell on the back, Oxana, instead of Oksana Woodstk714: GOODNITE EVERYONE, THANKS AGAIN FOR BEING HERE. HOPEFULLY I WILL SEE YOU ALL AGAIN Smokey6736: I might stay for a minute and "listen" BOMISTER: Good. RIVAPAT: They also sold the shirts for the rest of the SOI tour because I got another in Ft Wayne RIVAPAT: and it wasn't mispelled and the quality of the picture was better! Woodstk714: TAKE CARE EVERYONE RIVAPAT: I'll shut up now and go to bed. You guys can e-mail me anytime. take Care BOMISTER: You to Woodstk BOMISTER: Bye Riva.I'll talk to you soon. Smokey6736: Bye Riva.