2018 US Championships Sr. Short Dance

[synteis]

I like seeing an ID duo that's really using extension and flexibility in their program.

(But as someone w dyed hair, I can only say that I wish her colourist had gone with something with a bit more depth and dynamism rather than this weird blink and miss it red.)

 

[ramurphy2005]

I'm going to have some spaghetti soon before the ladies FP.

Ravioli is on our dinner menu tonight.

 

[cheerknithanson]

Ravioli is on our dinner menu tonight.

mmmmm yummy.

 

[WeirwoodTreeHugger]

When Zach was cuddling the puppy I shouted "puppers!" and my own dog perked up her head thinking I was talking to her. So cute.

I love Maia's dress. So colorful but not garish and tacky. Such a fast spin at the end of the program. Love!

Now on to the ladies where I'll have to do lots of sighing and shaking my head.

 

[synteis]

When Zach was cuddling the puppy I shouted "puppers!" and my own dog perked up her head thinking I was talking to her. So cute.

I love Maia's dress. So colorful but not garish and tacky. Such a fast spin at the end of the program. Love!

Now on to the ladies where I'll have to do lots of sighing and shaking my head.

Yeah, I'm not ready for the nerves which are going to accompany the Ladies LP. My heart's definitely going to be broken its one point tonight.

 

[NoNameFace]

it was so much FUN with you guys, a midnight approaching in Poland, I'm strong in my staying for Ladies

 

[synteis]

it was so much FUN with you guys, a midnight approaching in Poland, I'm strong in my staying for Ladies

I wish you fortitude in the face of the coming trial then

 

[NoNameFace]

I wish you fortitude in the face of the coming trial then

hehe, I thought 'sleep is for wimps', Nats are only once in a year and I stay up to watch the drama of the day

 

[yoloaxel]

I'm going to have some spaghetti soon before the ladies FP.

I'm off to bed, as always it was nice watching with you all!

 

[Crossover]

Oops, I had a bit of snack time because I was very hungry and needed strong coffee. And then I missed the whole last group.

As citing from Grand Hochstein's lovely comment yesterday for Caroline "Love overcomes everything", I revise it like "Hunger overcomes everything, even my favorite hobby."

I hope there are available clips on YouTube. And the scores that Shibutanis received, 82! Wow...well, it's Nationals anyway.

 

[WeakAnkles]

Not necessarily. Without their error and slight loss of GOE, H/D would have been right around 81.

I never play the What If game. What's the point?

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hehe, I thought 'sleep is for wimps', Nats are only once in a year and I stay up to watch the drama of the day

That's the sign of A Dedicated Fan.

:agree:

 

[Anyasnake]

I never play the What If game. What's the point?

And that is so true. And I'm sure the skaters try to avoid that or that messes with their head big time.

 

[TCAngel18]

And that is so true. And I'm sure the skaters try to avoid that or that messes with their head big time.

I think it’s beneficial actually. Knowing where you stand, apples to apples, against another team can help you really hone in on areas where you may need just a bit tightening up, taking mistakes out of the equation.

Especially with how close these 3 dance teams are, and how they’re essentially fighting for that Olympic Bronze Medal, having as much information at your fingertips as possible is smart, in my book.

 

[bramweld]

82.33

H/D the judges just Western Unioned you.

I like this, a lot, but I still say they should have gotten 84. That's my story and I'm sticking to it. YAAASSS!!!!!!

 

[TCAngel18]

I like this, a lot, but I still say they should have gotten 84. That's my story and I'm sticking to it. YAAASSS!!!!!!

I think it’s just enough of a slight inflation to make a statement of a high score to international contenders, but not as egregious an inflation as Italian Nationals.

 

[Anyasnake]

I like this, a lot, but I still say they should have gotten 84. That's my story and I'm sticking to it. YAAASSS!!!!!!

They had level3 on the pattern that's why it wasn't higher, otherwise lvl4 everywhere.

 

[Spiralgraph]

Interesting Marina picks the same music for Shibs that she used for Gordeeva & Grinkov 1990 SP...
https://youtu.be/NcbHonxvC9E

I think the Shibs pick their own music. Marina may make suggestions, but Maia and Alex have been in charge of their skating for a long time.

 

[Kitt]

Yes, you'd have to be blind to overlook Zach's twizzle error. Are they destined to be forever mistake-prone?

 

[TCAngel18]

Yes, you'd have to be blind to overlook Zach's twizzle error. Are they destined to be forever mistake-prone?

Maybe they’re just getting them out of the way now to have that Bronze moment in Pyeongchang.

That was convincing, right?

 

[lavender]

Jean Luc just did not seem that excited...after the skate. I love them but hey what do I know.