Recent content by Sktwo

I wondered what happened to her. She was one of my favorites both because of her joyous skating and her big personality both of which seemed to fade a bit in her later years on ice. I wondered if injuries were plaguing her. I don’t usually care too much about costumes but she once wore one of my...

So sorry. I do get a break. I’m in central Illinois where it can go to 20 below zero. That cold keeps them inactive - usually from late November until early March.

I agree-raccoons. They can turn your water black. I feed a feral cat population and I’m dealing with three of those bandits right now. They love cat kibble. Can’t wait for them to go into hibernation. If you put out food in the morning, wait until it is fully light - most raccoons prefer...

They did a really great job - best spins I think I’ve ever seen. Can’t say I enjoy the music but it obviously speaks to them. I don’t usually pay too much attention to costumes but it seems this year there is so much black - even with juniors. Are some of them temporarily costumes because the...

Looks like Bradie just nailed it at the Boston open. Didn’t see it but the long program scores are up - 147.84. All maximum levels and positive GOE on every element. Total GOE of 14 points. Seven triples with one triple/triple combo (lutz/toe.)

Surprised at how sad I felt when I read about his passing. I don’t see many movies but I did see several of his (both as an actor and as a director) and enjoyed them all. I also watch old TV shows from the fifties and sixties and he had many roles on these shows. Two I’ve seen recently are the...

I really do think it’s the location and not the lineup. Many of my favorite skaters are there so I looked into attending and discovered that I basically can’t get from here (a small city in middle America) to there in any reasonable amount of time and without using multiple modes of transportation.

I live in a tornado prone area. Most tornado sirens are designed to alert those outside to seek shelter inside. I can hear them in my house but they aren’t loud enough to wake me from a sound sleep. Most of us have multiple ways of being notified. I generally use my phone that has a siren that...

Thank you for posting these. Am desperate for some skating. I enjoyed all of them - especially Kaori’s. The Japanese ladies are so talented.

I don’t know what the tipped minimum wage is in Illinois but I had a high school student doing yard work for me who also worked in a sit down/carry out restaurant who showed me his weekly pay stub of $0.00. After taxes and whatever, all he took home was his tips. And his employer was stealing...

I tip everyone for everything and I’m glad to do it. Most of my daily transactions are in cash. People who provide me with services such as cleaning and yard work prefer it and I’ve always paid cash in restaurants. I often eat alone and I generally tip 40% because I don’t want the server to take...

Karen-W: I didn’t get that impression from PRlady’s comments at all. Maybe it’s your own very peculiar frame of mind that leads you to these unwarranted and rather silly conclusions.

I’m in the Midwest, CDT, and for the first time today my Peacock tiles are correct. Sigh. 3 am starts on Thursday and Friday.

an early episode of Midsomer Murders. Tom Barnaby and DS Jones to the rescue. I’m saved!

FWIW: According to Wikipedia, Andrew retired to focus on his work and college studies at Arizona State. Sonia was taking a “break” but not retiring.