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lesnar001 said:
Kristi Yamaguchi's thoughts on raising the age for seniors....



Sarah Hughes' thoughts on the matter....
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Good points made by both gold medalists. it's good to hear points other than raise the age raise the age raise the age.

Thanks for posting.
 
lesnar001 said:
Wow - I'm embarassing myself - but I don't much about the competitions before the GP series!

I used to think they were competitions that the lesser known skaters entered, but then I looked up Lombardia and saw that Alina, Wakaba Higuchi, and Carolina Kostner all medaled there last year. Then again - last year Alina & Wakaba would have been "lesser known" and Carolina probably skates there because it is in Italy.

I remember when the GP series allowed skaters to enter THREE and not just two GP events (only 2 - which were pre-selected - counted towards standings for making the GP Final). I have always believed that the more competitions the better so normally I would think that something like Lombardia would be good, but I'm still not sure.

Positives - very early in season - and a chance to debut new programs, get feedback - both with the programs, but also with how the ISU will actually implement any scoring changes.

Negatives - this is going to be a very hectic year (yeah - I know they all are :laugh:) but the training dynamic has changed with Evgenia leaving, Alina most likely has gone through growth spurts and may have to make some adjustements to jump techniques, and I would hate for her to not be 100% ready to kick a## in September and under-perform there. Especially since her last competition of this past season did not go well.

I don't know anything about Shanghai Trophy - from what I looked up I think they only perform the LP - so not too keen on this one.

I just hope her GP assignments will be evenly spaced.

Seeing the schedule - I would love it if she got Skate America and NHK Trophy. But I know its not as simple as that!

Anyway those are my thoughts, for whatever they're worth.
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You are doing just fine!!!

I think the challenger series is a good place for skaters to debut new programs and get the “lay of the land”. Maybe Alina went last season because it was her first senior season and the coaches wanted to see how she’ll do on her transition into senior before she hit competition ice.

Since she is debuting two new programs (probably, since she is getting a new SP and that was her newest program) might be a good idea to pick a challenger event this season too. If everything goes well, super, if you encounter problems there is still time to make small adjustments.

Sept is a bit early, considering she’ll really work on those new programs from early June (so 3 months), but this year most skaters will be on a similar schedule. I think lots of peeps are changing programs.

I’d love for her to come to America too, I don’t think she competed here before (don’t even know if she’s actually been here). But I don’t think USFSA will invite her to Skate America (will be pleasantly surprised if they do), there is a US challenger too though.

As far as her GP picks go, for sentimental reasons, would really love for her to go again to IdF, since she won there and she really likes that plastic star (it’s near the Pooh on her couch). But that is back to back with Rostelecom so if she goes to one I don’t think she’ll go to the other. Might be a great chance to do the one in Russia and capitalize on fan adoration there now that she is having a great year publicity wise too. On the other hand she mentioned before that is harder for her to compete in front of home crowd. Decisions, decisions.
 
lusk8 said:
“So how to we tell if she’s made of wood? Build a bridge out of her”

Alina is made of pure heart and sweet soul. BTW the Instagram story fest continues, now she posted pictures with two dogs and another one with a horse.

She is having the time of her life.
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She's a busy beaver tonight - maybe she had too much caffeine.

I just saw the dogs - and now there is a horse too?

By the way, and this is no offense to Harry & Meghan --- but the REAL Royal Wedding is next Saturday.

And speaking of horses - Justify won the Preakness today (in the rain and mud again!)

Belmont Stakes - Sat June 9th - could be another Triple Crown winner!!!!
 
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lesnar001 said:
She's a busy beaver tonight - maybe she had too much caffeine.

I just saw the dogs - and now there is a horse too?

By the way, and this is no offense to Harry & Meghan --- but the REAL Royal Wedding is next Saturday.

And speaking of horses - Justify won the Preakness today (in the rain and mud again!)

Belmont Stakes - Sat June 9th - could be another Triple Crown winner!!!!
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Yup, already capped here https://instagram.com/p/Bi-5RtRhZ2k/

This one was fun because she put a love meter for us to vote on the picture’s cuteness.

Alina’s on a roll tonight.

And you are right, real royal wedding will be Masaru & Alina (with a side of Iriska and Zefirka).
 
lusk8 said:
Yup, already capped here https://instagram.com/p/Bi-5RtRhZ2k/

This one was fun because she put a love meter for us to vote on the picture’s cuteness.

Alina’s on a roll tonight.

And you are right, real royal wedding will be Masaru & Alina (with a side of Iriska and Zefirka).
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I can't slide the meter. Do you have to have a smartphone to do it?

I'm on an older computer and trying to do it with a mouse.:bang:
 
lesnar001 said:
I can't slide the meter. Do you have to have a smartphone to do it?

I'm on an older computer and trying to do it with a mouse.:bang:
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I think it only works from within the app. And you have to probably be logged into an Instagram account (because once you slide the love meter your profile picture shows up to where you slid it to).

As mentioned above: it should work on a computer but you need to be logged into your Instagram account to be able to slide the love meter.
 
She is spoiling us! To go from 6 posts on IG all year to 2 in 3 days! And now stories! I said before that I think being with her family makes her feel more confident and secure. I know you can't judge everything by social media, but it's just a feeling I have.

So glad she is enjoying her vacation. Still hope she gets to visit Izhevsk at some point. Maybe after the "Royal Adoption"?
 
Finley said:
She is spoiling us! To go from 6 posts on IG all year to 2 in 3 days! And now stories! I said before that I think being with her family makes her feel more confident and secure. I know you can't judge everything by social media, but it's just a feeling I have.

So glad she is enjoying her vacation. Still hope she gets to visit Izhevsk at some point. Maybe after the "Royal Adoption"?
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Her message in IG is absolutely clear- geography is boring!!! :laugh:
 
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