The Adam Rippon Good News Thread

:lol: :respec: I've been having a blast reading Adam Rippon's recent posts on Twitter (everything from Adam joking with his Mom; Adam's reflective and outspoken posts against Trump's biased turning back the clock; Adam's sharp retorts to trolls; Adam retweeting others' funny, informative & thought-provoking posts; Adam updating followers on his rehab progress; young pics of Adam in Christmas plays (is the Angels pic a portrait of Adam and his siblings?); Adam as a young baseball prodigy; cat adoption posters with the adoptees' likes and dislikes :cat:-- it's too funny that Adam tags himself as the calico cat who dislikes 'birds' :rofl:).

Looks like Adam has a lot of time on his hands lately. ;) Thanks AdaRipp for sharing some of your memories, and what you're thinking about these days, with such wit, wisdom, and humor. :saint:

I especially enjoy Adam's shout-outs to his fave inspiring ladies in honor of Women's Day (March 8)! Included are photos of Adam's Mom, sisters and friends?, Ashley Wagner, Molly Oberstar, Madison Hubbell, Alexa Knierim; and Adam in separate photos with Mirai, Gracie, Mao Asada, Madison Chock, Meryl Davis, Kaitlyn Weaver, Polina Edmunds, Valentina Marchei, Molly Oberstar & friend, and a female pug?).

Heal well Adam!

https://twitter.com/Adaripp?ref_src=twsrc^google|twcamp^serp|twgr^author

ETA:
The clip of Adam rehabbing on what looks to be a zero gravity treadmill is fantastico. :encore: This treadmill I learned about a few years ago: it was developed by NASA. So there are a lot of discoveries and new technologies that come to the fore in connection with space exploration. :)


BTW, the post with pics of the Brazilian woman who had her own funeral enacted while she's still alive, is like Whaaat? :eek:
 
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Looks like Adam performed part of his "Diamonds" (by Josef Salvat) program from Stars on Ice around 9:30 on the Today Show - clip incl. 3F: https://www.instagram.com/p/BS_P9Rfjyt4/

His second SOI solo is to "Getaway" (by Tritonal featuring Angel Taylor) and he wears a cat burglar suit like in this rehearsal pic: https://www.instagram.com/p/BSv7nDWl2kP/

ETA:

Nick McCarvel tweeted he is writing an article for IN and posted this photo from the Rockefeller Center rink: https://twitter.com/NickMcCarvel/status/853969617022222338/photo/1

Rachel Lutz also interviewed Adam today: http://www.nbcolympics.com/news/adam-rippon-ill-be-100-percent-when-it-counts
Excerpts:
Would you say that you’re at 100 percent?
I would say I’m about 75 [percent]. I still am limited in what I can do regarding my left foot. But I am skating every day. I’m doing flip, loop and Lutz. I still haven’t done an Axel, a Sal[chow] or a toe. I’m on the right track. Just being on the ice makes me feel confident that I’ll able to be at 100 percent very soon.
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I’ve never taken more than maybe five or 10 days off, ever. In my whole life, ever since starting to skate. Taking three months off was definitely a humbling experience. But not having taken any of that time off for 17 years, I think maybe it was needed and necessary. I was able to deal with a few small injuries, little nagging things, and I was able to get a nice core base of strength because I had been doing all those strengthening exercises. I feel strong. I feel mature. I think being a little bit older and wiser, I know to be patient and take my time. I’m confident in what I need to get done and what I need to do. I’m confident that I’ll be in shape and 100 percent when it counts.
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He confirmed he plans to keep his "Arrival of the Birds/Fly On" FS and will have a new short program.

"Diamonds" full video of his 2-minute performance: https://vimeo.com/213518533
 
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^^^ I thought his interview in the Windy City Times (Chicago's weekly LGBT newspaper) was a good read. On the topic of advocacy within the LGBT community, he mentioned that he's "reached out to You Can Play and I'm in the preliminary stages of getting involved with that organization and I'll be reaching out to Athlete Ally in the coming weeks."

I originally posted these links in the "Winter Olympics Photo Shoot" thread in GSD (taken during the Team USA/NBC Olympics shoot on 4/28/17 in West Hollywood, CA):
Getty Images - Adam Rippon
Being interviewed: https://twitter.com/USFigureSkating/status/858028150651064322
Posing with a white kitten: https://www.instagram.com/p/BTcV5ZPF49r/?hl=en
With Mirai: https://www.instagram.com/p/BTcMw4PFEyf/?taken-by=teamusa

ETA:

Adam will perform at Sky Rink in NYC on June 8th at an Ice Theatre of New York fundraiser show and skating party where he also will receive the Will Sears award: http://www.icetheatre.org/spring-unplugged-performance-and-skating-party.html
 
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Adam with the kitten is toooo cute! I wonder if anyone did adopt any of the animals used for the photo shoot? Ashley sure seemed to be taken with the pugs and the piglet. :) The golden retriever puppy also seemed to be a big hit!

Best of luck to Adam! I'm glad to hear that he's retaining his Arrival of the Birds/Fly On fp for the Olympic season!
 
Adam's photo with 3 of the coaches -- Frank Carroll, Tammy Gambill, Japan's Mie Hamada (coach of Satoko Miyahara, Marin Honda, Kaori Sakamoto, Yuna Shiraiwa, Rika Kihira) at USFS' Jumps camp in Colorado Springs last week: https://www.instagram.com/p/BUShOgNlTQZ/

ETA:

Ice level fan cam of "Diamonds" from the final SOI show in Wenatchee, Washington on Sunday, May 21: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pud5MQadihY

Low quality/far away video of his 2nd half solo to "Getaway" in Seattle(?): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NXRIhxq66rI
 
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Sylvia said:
Rachel Lutz also interviewed Adam today
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The writer's name is actually Lutz? :lol: Oh well, it figures into the story I suppose. ;)

I was scouting some images of AdaRipp for a post in the 'men skating in tights' thread, and I came across some great pics of Adam to share: :D

http://www3.pictures.zimbio.com/gi/Team+USA+PyeongChang+2018+Winter+Olympics+_hkopQDUWSFl.jpg Yeah!

http://pre06.deviantart.net/d88a/th/pre/i/2016/048/8/7/adam_rippon_by_cinetrix-d9s57na.jpg Mmmm Wow, oh my! I love this!!! Oooooh quite amazingly gorrrrgeous! :biggrinbo my heart goes pitter patter Love, love, love :saint:

http://yagg.com/files/2015/10/Adam-Rippon.jpg Ah, Adam with Wings before his 'Birds' program! :)

https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2657/4050067049_25c6a22033.jpg Wow, a cute trifecta! U.S. men :swoon:
https://c1.staticflickr.com/4/3507/4050067041_9ba0c5945c.jpg Rare pics of Adam & Johnny goofing off
http://www.figureskatersonline.com/adamrippon/photos/09Festa/Adam-and-Johnny-Hair.jpg
http://www.totalengagementconsulting.com/AdamRipponFanSitePhotos/Picture014_300.jpg Adam & Jeremy :)

Okay, one of my fave pics of AdaRipp & Ash: https://www.out.com/sites/out.com/files/2015/10/05/adam-rippon-skating-magazine-cover.jpg
And these too!
http://cdn03.cdn.justjaredjr.com/wp...er-crowned-bethenny-oscars-adam-rippon-11.jpg
http://web.icenetwork.com/assets/images/2/6/2/68739262/cuts/ripponwagner_w8rzzdhn_njutgzm4.jpg
https://scontent-cdg2-1.cdninstagram.com/t51.2885-15/e35/10632117_1648322752108930_983565992_n.jpg?ig_cache_key=MTIwNjEwMTM5MDEzNDAwMDk2MA==.2 Ohhh, these two: as thick as thieves :D

http://oceanup.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/ashley-wagner-bikini-photos-adam-rippon-1.jpg
The caption to this one actually reads: "... Ashley Wagner Wears Bikini in Maui with her Boyfriend Adam Rippon"
Close, but no cigar :hat1:
http://oceanup.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/ashley-wagner-bikini-photos-adam-rippon-17.jpg

http://c8.alamy.com/comp/EY6X7X/l-r...2015-figure-skating-lotte-presents-EY6X7X.jpg
I didn't realize they ever skated together

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CZhtvbFUUAEM7j1.jpg Adam with Tara & Johnny
https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/40/bd/36/40bd36bb1c0132c97db05a505a8701f9.jpg
Adam & Meryl hugging ... sweet!

https://scontent-cdg2-1.cdninstagram.com/t51.2885-15/e35/12819039_1142398582460545_974393743_n.jpg?ig_cache_key=MTIwODE5MjkzNzAyODg0ODk2MQ==.2
Adam in Panama Hat with Gracie Gold Cute!

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-jIquOk4mvYM/T-ODSTALSvI/AAAAAAAACeY/cV63F_VVxPQ/s1600/adamczis.jpg
Young Alissa C posing with curly-haired Adam :) #AdaCzis Indeed!

http://web.icenetwork.com/images/2009/10/30/2OfIM4ie.jpg Tiny tot Adam

https://scontent-frt3-1.cdninstagram.com/t51.2885-15/e35/14374434_1806413106282599_4885488826337722368_n.jpg?ig_cache_key=MTM0MzkxMzkxNDc2OTc0MDk5OA==.2
Noooo, this is simply tooo cute! The sweetest! (((IHeart)))

http://www.lifeskate.com/photos/uncategorized/2008/08/06/adam_rippon_and_brothers_2.jpg
Curly-haired Adam with his brothers, Brady, Sawyer & Tyler :cool:

ETA:
https://blog-blogmediainc.netdna-ss...om/2514443/0060794001453273255_filepicker.jpg
Adam Richard Rippon: B-loved Warlock :inavoid:
 
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aftershocks said:
The writer's name is actually Lutz? :lol: Oh well, it figures into the story I suppose. ;)

I was scouting some images of AdaRipp for a post in the 'men skating in tights' thread, and I came across some great pics of Adam to share: :D

http://www3.pictures.zimbio.com/gi/Team+USA+PyeongChang+2018+Winter+Olympics+_hkopQDUWSFl.jpg Yeah!

http://pre06.deviantart.net/d88a/th/pre/i/2016/048/8/7/adam_rippon_by_cinetrix-d9s57na.jpg Mmmm Wow, oh my! I love this!!! Oooooh quite amazingly gorrrrgeous! :biggrinbo my heart goes pitter patter Love, love, love :saint:

http://yagg.com/files/2015/10/Adam-Rippon.jpg Ah, Adam with Wings before his 'Birds' program! :)

https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2657/4050067049_25c6a22033.jpg Wow, a cute trifecta! U.S. men :swoon:
https://c1.staticflickr.com/4/3507/4050067041_9ba0c5945c.jpg Rare pics of Adam & Johnny goofing off
http://www.figureskatersonline.com/adamrippon/photos/09Festa/Adam-and-Johnny-Hair.jpg
http://www.totalengagementconsulting.com/AdamRipponFanSitePhotos/Picture014_300.jpg Adam & Jeremy :)

Okay, one of my fave pics of AdaRipp & Ash: https://www.out.com/sites/out.com/files/2015/10/05/adam-rippon-skating-magazine-cover.jpg
And these too!
http://cdn03.cdn.justjaredjr.com/wp...er-crowned-bethenny-oscars-adam-rippon-11.jpg
http://web.icenetwork.com/assets/images/2/6/2/68739262/cuts/ripponwagner_w8rzzdhn_njutgzm4.jpg
https://scontent-cdg2-1.cdninstagram.com/t51.2885-15/e35/10632117_1648322752108930_983565992_n.jpg?ig_cache_key=MTIwNjEwMTM5MDEzNDAwMDk2MA==.2 Ohhh, these two: as thick as thieves :D

http://oceanup.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/ashley-wagner-bikini-photos-adam-rippon-1.jpg
The caption to this one actually read: "... Ashley Wagner Wears Bikini in Maui with her Boyfriend Adam Rippon"
Close, but no cigar :hat1:
http://oceanup.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/ashley-wagner-bikini-photos-adam-rippon-17.jpg

http://c8.alamy.com/comp/EY6X7X/l-r...2015-figure-skating-lotte-presents-EY6X7X.jpg
I didn't realize they ever skated together

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CZhtvbFUUAEM7j1.jpg Adam with Tara & Johnny
https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/40/bd/36/40bd36bb1c0132c97db05a505a8701f9.jpg
Adam & Meryl hugging ... sweet!

https://scontent-cdg2-1.cdninstagram.com/t51.2885-15/e35/12819039_1142398582460545_974393743_n.jpg?ig_cache_key=MTIwODE5MjkzNzAyODg0ODk2MQ==.2
Adam in Panama Hat with Gracie Gold Cute!

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-jIquOk4mvYM/T-ODSTALSvI/AAAAAAAACeY/cV63F_VVxPQ/s1600/adamczis.jpg
Young Alissa C posing with curly-haired Adam :) #AdaCzis Indeed!

http://web.icenetwork.com/images/2009/10/30/2OfIM4ie.jpg Tiny tot Adam

https://scontent-frt3-1.cdninstagram.com/t51.2885-15/e35/14374434_1806413106282599_4885488826337722368_n.jpg?ig_cache_key=MTM0MzkxMzkxNDc2OTc0MDk5OA==.2
Noooo, this is simply tooo cute! The sweetest! (((IHeart)))

http://www.lifeskate.com/photos/uncategorized/2008/08/06/adam_rippon_and_brothers_2.jpg
Curly-haired Adam with his brothers, Brady, Sawyer & Tyler :cool:
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I just haven't watched skating enough over these last several years to get my head aound that Adam has grown up and isn't that roly-poly kid with angel hair curls atop his head! I have to look 3 or 4 times each performance to see that kid I once knew! :rolleyes: :yikes: :duh:
 
^^ Uh ah Yeahhh! Adam is all grown up, my dear :D Mentally, physically, spiritually, emotionally.

It took me some time to detach myself from those angelic curls, but I think I'm fairly adjusted now. AdaRipp was kind to help us out somewhat gradually:
http://l450v.alamy.com/450v/cannnf/...re-skating-men-free-skating-during-cannnf.jpg
http://www3.pictures.zimbio.com/gi/Skate+America+Day+Two+DmGtG3laKjUl.jpg
http://www4.pictures.zimbio.com/gi/2015+Prudential+Figure+Skating+Championships+kKLEYwjuszAl.jpg
http://photos.phantomkabocha.com/FigureSkating/TEB2014/thumbs/tn_P1370096_01.jpg
https://i.ytimg.com/vi/YUBxYqPmmAU/hqdefault.jpg
http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-B0JLo3AAs9A/T-OC8HGa_MI/AAAAAAAACcQ/XojsusGvRps/s320/adam.jpg-large
https://i.ytimg.com/vi/JpkHehAPEYs/maxresdefault.jpg
http://cdn01.cdn.justjaredjr.com/wp...ax-aaron-gold-silver-mens-us-nationals-02.jpg
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CfErxXsW4AEKVpr.jpg
http://web.icenetwork.com/assets/images/9/0/0/201602900/cuts/Rippon_SP_rdi8wcyg_ppvfl4sh.jpg
http://figureskatersonline.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/C08A3272w.gif

Wow, figure skating gossip pics, scroll down to #17, #18 for mischievous Adam & Ash!
http://fs-gossips.com/instagram-review-best-photos-of-the-week-26-12-01-01-2017/

Ohhh, and that AnnaP underwater or simulated underwater glam pic! Nice!
 
 
http://www.teamusa.org/News/2017/Ju...Is-When-I-Started-To-Own-Who-I-Am-As-A-Person
“Being gay isn’t what defines me, but it’s a big part of who I am and I like to talk about my coming out because that’s when I started to own who I was as a person,” said Rippon, who spoke to TeamUSA.org on the topic in honor of June’s LGBTQ Pride Month. “That’s what’s important, not the being gay part but at some point — gay or straight — you need to own who you are. You can’t be afraid of who you are or else you’re afraid of your own potential, and if you don’t own who you are then you can’t grow.
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He is now healed enough that he’s back to training at nearly 100 percent, though he watches out for repetition of certain elements that might stress his foot too much. Even with that stipulation, he doesn’t feel as if he’s being held back in his preparation for what will be his most important season yet.
“There’s so much to practice all the time that I can always find something to work on and improve,” said Rippon, who hopes to make the 2018 Olympic team.
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So, this is about the 5th or 6th news source Ive seen this new "Adam coming out was best decision" article in there past 5 days so thought I would finally post about it

Champion figure skater Adam Rippon has captured our attention

https://www.queerty.com/champion-figure-skater-adam-rippon-captured-attention-20170710

"He continues: “When I came out was when I was able to breathe. When everyone knew, I didn’t feel like I was hiding anything. I didn’t feel like I was putting on a show. I was being me and it was easy. It was a lot easier to be me than to be who I thought I was supposed to be.”"

"He continues, “For as many years as I was like, ‘No, I’m not gay,’” he explains. “The first time I kissed a boy, I’m like, ‘I definitely am gay!’”"

A bunch of his Instagram photos in this article so I posted this one.

LOL do you really think he doesn't know how to swim????

One photo he is in my ole stomping grounds, Laguna Beach. He is prob the age I was when I would go several times each summer.

The Chelsea sky rink seems cool. Has anyone been?

I see he just loves to go on beds with his shoes. LOL..NOT in my house.

My fav photo is in the Osaka rink
 
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AngieNikodinovLove said:
So, this is about the 5th or 6th news source Ive seen this new "Adam coming out was best decision" article in there past 5 days so thought I would finally post about it

Champion figure skater Adam Rippon has captured our attention

https://www.queerty.com/champion-figure-skater-adam-rippon-captured-attention-20170710

"He continues: “When I came out was when I was able to breathe. When everyone knew, I didn’t feel like I was hiding anything. I didn’t feel like I was putting on a show. I was being me and it was easy. It was a lot easier to be me than to be who I thought I was supposed to be.”"

"He continues, “For as many years as I was like, ‘No, I’m not gay,’” he explains. “The first time I kissed a boy, I’m like, ‘I definitely am gay!’”"

A bunch of his Instagram photos in this article so I posted this one.

LOL do you really think he doesn't know how to swim????

One photo he is in my ole stomping grounds, Laguna Beach. He is prob the age I was when I would go several times each summer.

The Chelsea sky rink seems cool. Has anyone been?

I see he just loves to go on beds with his shoes. LOL..NOT in my house.

My fav photo is in the Osaka rink
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I posted that article on Facebook and they TOOK IT DOWN. Apparently those topless photos of Adam are a violation of FB's policy on nudity. Can you believe???
 
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