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Figure skating fans

lulu2 — Fri, 23 Jan 2015 19:11:39 GMT

The US Nationals are taking place over the weekend. They've already skated The Ladies' and the Pairs' short programs. Some of the events will be broadcast live. (with Johnny Weir and Tara Lipinski)

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Re: Figure skating fans

dmod nj — Fri, 23 Jan 2015 19:24:10 GMT

Thanks for the heads up, lulu. I love ice dancing. It has always been my favorite of the different categories.

Stay warm and cozy tomorrow. My area of Jersey is expecting 3-6 inches of snow.

The snow blower is ready to go!

Re: Figure skating fans

lulu2 — Fri, 23 Jan 2015 19:32:55 GMT

Hi dmod, I hope you are well.

I'm a fan of all skating disciplines but my interest changes as the competitors change. I've been an ice dancing fan since the Russians dominated and the US received next to no recognition. Dare I say, it will not be the same without Davis and White. I followed them from the time they were novices.

We had about 2" of snow Wednesday night. We're expecting a few inches overnight but it is likely to freezing rain/rain. I think we'll be housebound tomorrow.

Re: Figure skating fans

faeriemoon — Fri, 23 Jan 2015 19:41:02 GMT

On 1/23/2015 dmod nj said:
Thanks for the heads up, lulu. I love ice dancing. It has always been my favorite of the different categories.

Stay warm and cozy tomorrow. My area of Jersey is expecting 3-6 inches of snow.

The snow blower is ready to go!

Hi, Donna! Ice dancing is my favorite too! I also enjoy Johnny and Tara as commentators.

Stay warm and dry (and safe)!

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HisElk — Fri, 23 Jan 2015 19:46:50 GMT

Thank you so much for the information! We've got the DVR set to go; we love watching the skating and Johnny and Tara are great commentators.

Went to the grocery store and stocked up with goodies from the liquor store; love my Bailey's!

Re: Figure skating fans

dmod nj — Fri, 23 Jan 2015 19:47:39 GMT

I remember those Russian ice dancers very well....Klimova and Ponomarenko, B&B (they were so over the top dramatic) and Usova and Zhulin to name a few.

I very much enjoyed some of the pairs from the past. A few of my favorites were G&G, and Underhill and Martini.

We'll be housebound tomorrow too.

Re: Figure skating fans

dmod nj — Fri, 23 Jan 2015 19:49:20 GMT

On 1/23/2015 faeriemoon said:
On 1/23/2015 dmod nj said:
Thanks for the heads up, lulu. I love ice dancing. It has always been my favorite of the different categories.

Stay warm and cozy tomorrow. My area of Jersey is expecting 3-6 inches of snow.

The snow blower is ready to go!

Hi, Donna! Ice dancing is my favorite too! I also enjoy Johnny and Tara as commentators.

Stay warm and dry (and safe)!

Hi faeriemoon,

I enjoy Johnny and Tara as well.

I have the staples necessary for a snow storm.....Bailey's, chocolate, chips and dip and margarita fixings. LOL

Re: Figure skating fans

dmod nj — Fri, 23 Jan 2015 19:49:58 GMT

On 1/23/2015 HisElk said:
Thank you so much for the information! We've got the DVR set to go; we love watching the skating and Johnny and Tara are great commentators.

Went to the grocery store and stocked up with goodies from the liquor store; love my Bailey's!

Hi HisElk,

I did the same thing. lol

Re: Figure skating fans

faeriemoon — Fri, 23 Jan 2015 19:54:38 GMT

On 1/23/2015 dmod nj said:
On 1/23/2015 faeriemoon said:
On 1/23/2015 dmod nj said:
Thanks for the heads up, lulu. I love ice dancing. It has always been my favorite of the different categories.

Stay warm and cozy tomorrow. My area of Jersey is expecting 3-6 inches of snow.

The snow blower is ready to go!

Hi, Donna! Ice dancing is my favorite too! I also enjoy Johnny and Tara as commentators.

Stay warm and dry (and safe)!

Hi faeriemoon,

I enjoy Johnny and Tara as well.

I have the staples necessary for a snow storm.....Bailey's, chocolate, chips and dip and margarita fixings. LOL

Yay!! You covered all the food groups!!

Re: Figure skating fans

HisElk — Fri, 23 Jan 2015 19:57:03 GMT

On 1/23/2015 dmod nj said:
On 1/23/2015 HisElk said:
Thank you so much for the information! We've got the DVR set to go; we love watching the skating and Johnny and Tara are great commentators.

Went to the grocery store and stocked up with goodies from the liquor store; love my Bailey's!

Hi HisElk,

I did the same thing. lol

Ahhhh, yes, priorities LOL. Plus the fact that it could be a very long weekend with a 19 and 21 year old here. Hey, I love them very much, but it sure does make for what makes the house seem smaller at times, especially when snowed in.

Enjoy your goodies!

Re: Figure skating fans

dmod nj — Fri, 23 Jan 2015 20:07:50 GMT

On 1/23/2015 faeriemoon said:
On 1/23/2015 dmod nj said:
On 1/23/2015 faeriemoon said:
On 1/23/2015 dmod nj said:
Thanks for the heads up, lulu. I love ice dancing. It has always been my favorite of the different categories.

Stay warm and cozy tomorrow. My area of Jersey is expecting 3-6 inches of snow.

The snow blower is ready to go!

Hi, Donna! Ice dancing is my favorite too! I also enjoy Johnny and Tara as commentators.

Stay warm and dry (and safe)!

Hi faeriemoon,

I enjoy Johnny and Tara as well.

I have the staples necessary for a snow storm.....Bailey's, chocolate, chips and dip and margarita fixings. LOL

Yay!! You covered all the food groups!!

What can I say, I am thorough.

Re: Figure skating fans

lulu2 — Fri, 23 Jan 2015 20:12:00 GMT

On 1/23/2015 dmod nj said:
I remember those Russian ice dancers very well....Klimova and Ponomarenko, B&B (they were so over the top dramatic) and Usova and Zhulin to name a few.

I very much enjoyed some of the pairs from the past. A few of my favorites were G&G, and Underhill and Martini.

We'll be housebound tomorrow too.

Klimova (that red hair) and Ponomarenko were my FAVORITES. (1992 Olympics)

Do you remember the fights between Maya Usova and Pasha (Oksana) Grishuk (the chick with the purple skates)? The saga.

B&B 1988 Olympics

Re: Figure skating fans

dmod nj — Fri, 23 Jan 2015 20:13:43 GMT

On 1/23/2015 HisElk said:
On 1/23/2015 dmod nj said:
On 1/23/2015 HisElk said:
Thank you so much for the information! We've got the DVR set to go; we love watching the skating and Johnny and Tara are great commentators.

Went to the grocery store and stocked up with goodies from the liquor store; love my Bailey's!

Hi HisElk,

I did the same thing. lol

Ahhhh, yes, priorities LOL. Plus the fact that it could be a very long weekend with a 19 and 21 year old here. Hey, I love them very much, but it sure does make for what makes the house seem smaller at times, especially when snowed in.

Enjoy your goodies!

I remember when my son was in high school and the kids were here during a snow storm. They would walk over and spend the day/night here. They would eat me out of house and home. lol I live in a small house, and yes, it got smaller when it snowed. lol

Re: Figure skating fans

dmod nj — Fri, 23 Jan 2015 20:25:48 GMT

On 1/23/2015 lulu2 said:
On 1/23/2015 dmod nj said:
I remember those Russian ice dancers very well....Klimova and Ponomarenko, B&B (they were so over the top dramatic) and Usova and Zhulin to name a few.

I very much enjoyed some of the pairs from the past. A few of my favorites were G&G, and Underhill and Martini.

We'll be housebound tomorrow too.

Klimova (that red hair) and Ponomarenko were my FAVORITES. (1992 Olympics)

Do you remember the fights between Maya Usova and Pasha (Oksana) Grishuk (the chick with the purple skates)? The saga.

B&B 1988 Olympics

lulu, those clips were great!! I remember it like yesterday!!

I do remember the saga, aka, soap opera. lol I needed a chart to keep track of the partners and love life of the skaters. lol

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ShowMe — Fri, 23 Jan 2015 20:44:21 GMT

Would someone please post who is televising this and when it will be on. I love all the ice dancing.....and it is a great way to spend some time on watching something beautiful on a weekend.

TIA......

Re: Figure skating fans

lulu2 — Fri, 23 Jan 2015 20:53:01 GMT

TV schedule

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TaxyLady — Fri, 23 Jan 2015 21:07:30 GMT

I love figure skating but not too happy about the hosts. I think the one looks ridiculous most of the time.

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chessylady — Sat, 24 Jan 2015 00:03:48 GMT

I just read an article that Tara and Johnny are more honest than skating commentators in the past. They will state when someone s playing it safe or lacking artistic content. They are not so much""homers."" I like them both.

Re: Figure skating fans

ivanatrump — Sat, 24 Jan 2015 01:19:47 GMT

I'll be rooting for Gracie Gold, Jason Brown and the Shibutanis.

Re: Figure skating fans

daisey10 — Sat, 24 Jan 2015 01:48:14 GMT

On 1/23/2015 lulu2 said:
On 1/23/2015 dmod nj said:
I remember those Russian ice dancers very well....Klimova and Ponomarenko, B&B (they were so over the top dramatic) and Usova and Zhulin to name a few.

I very much enjoyed some of the pairs from the past. A few of my favorites were G&G, and Underhill and Martini.

We'll be housebound tomorrow too.

Klimova (that red hair) and Ponomarenko were my FAVORITES. (1992 Olympics)

Do you remember the fights between Maya Usova and Pasha (Oksana) Grishuk (the chick with the purple skates)? The saga.

B&B 1988 Olympics
Those were the good old days, lol. OP. thanks for the reminder