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Still in the summer doldrums. Watching old pairs competitions which are not really my thing. But, really taken by Alexa on the throws. Both with Chris & Brandon she always hits. I`m sure there are plenty of times she didn`t but in the skates I saw she ws on the money. Even if her partner...

😝 The kind of Americans who can afford to come to Italy and buy Oly tickets are not the kind of people who throw things.

I`ll let this go so German thread doesn`t get sidelined.

Hmmmm.... what to think about this? Don`t know their politics. Typical sneaky Russian away of working around the rules - with German Fed in need of ice dancers? Sanctions like the one by the ISU are not directed solely at the Putin regime but the populace as well - creating as much pressure...

End of road - Bradie, Kaori, Leona, Higuchi(?), You. Touched by Richaud`s quote. He always seems so stearn in the K&K.

Jez, we need something to talk about. Reduced to watching old Mariah Bell skates - though she was quite strong by 2020.

I have no idea why. But, could be a privacy issue. Many people opt out of groups photos, unauthorized photos. I have a friend who is not a skater who made me take down some snaps I posted while visiting him.

Amber`s a good interview. Speaking intelligently - not trying to bring attention to herself.

I remember an Oly clip of Arakawa back stage watching Slutskaya. It was all done and people came crashing in to tell her she won. She sat there stunned; not sure she believed it. Can`t find it anymore. I love re-living all these past Olympics. Since `98 the ladies in particular more...

Male glutes deserves it`s own thread

Of the finalists it was Lynov, Aristo and Carter for me. Lynov seems absolutely ready for an international career. I remember Trifanov coming 3rd in the Chopin but get all the concert engagements. When you`re very near the top promoters and music directors see what you can do.

The top 6 were so matched talent wise. Any 3 would have worked. That, to justify why I only got one right - Sham. The Cliburn showed class picking this very serious artist. Unlike the Chopin prelims where I was so sick of the repetoir, I want to go back and hear things I skipped over. So...

At this stage their are claques for favorites - like Italian opera!:cheer2::revenge:

Lynov`s Ravel put him near the top. He`s a pianist`s pianist. All those colors, clarity. Not many people would program all of Miroirs - it was amazing. I like Carter - structures always clear. Not so much on coloring, pianism. He may place but won`t win. Aristo has been very consistent...

Matter of taste of course. But there were so many strong pianists. I would put others ahead of her in this competition. I see she`s had a lot of success elsewhere. I`m sure we`ll hear more from her.