That might also explain why Japan's been doing pretty well (that, and the cultural acceptance of mask-wearing). Apparently the constitution prevents a government-enforced lockdown there, so they just had to rely on asking people to keep their distances.Then there is the attitudes of the people. A few weeks ago, a local investigative programme interviewed a woman from NI who lives in Sweden. And she explained that there is no need to bring in laws there to make people socially distance, as they tend to keep the required distance apart normally. Plus, Swedes generally do what they are asked. So, the government doesn't need to force the people to do things by bringing in laws; they just need to ask them nicely to do them. And that is certainly not the case in other parts of Europe!
Remaining off topic: I do love my own two cats....I love most dogs too to be honest but I don't live with one. I could also put in a Koala although I'm not Australian, even if I have adopted one in a way. But if Covid would go away, Ill change the avatar into one of my two favourite skaters immediately!Off topic, but did you notice the disproportionally high amount of people with cat pictures as their avatars in this thread? Currently three cats (four if you count ladyjane's two) versus just two skaters
In the tradition of Skate American’t and InternatioNO de France, I think we should dub these events the Non Prix henceforth.proving why these events shouldn't be called GPs.
With an invitation like that, how could I resist?... Currently three cats (four if you count ladyjane's two) versus just two skaters
There seems to be a second "Wave" of the virus coming here in the US. I can see an Audience free Nationals on the horizon. These Feds are looking out for the skaters and the crowds that these events draw.Definitely a responsible decision. Well done that federation.
On an unrelated note, have you seen this newly found Toller skate?At one time we had a thread in LeCafe for everyone with cat avatars. When I first joined GS, I had one of my kitties as an avatar before switching to Toller so I participated. Another thread could be started
Back to the topic at hand, so bummed. No Deniss. No Kévin. And of course, in other news, no Jason.
I understand why, just sorry not to see my favs.
To be honest I'm relieved because traveling to France and taking part in a competition with spectators sounds quite irresponsible based on the current situation. But damn I wanted to watch Rika's new programs so much!
The existence of a second wave implies the defeat of the first, something huge swathes of the US didn't even try to achieve.There seems to be second "Wave" of the virus coming here in the US. I can see an Audience free Nationals on the horizon. These Feds are looking out for the skaters and the crowds that these events draw.
So, no GPF, no Skate Canada, no Internationaux de France. Which GPs are remaining aside from Skate America this coming weekend?
France was planning to have spectators!? That would be so risky. I was so surprised by how nonchalant the Russian spectators seemed to be during the Russian test skates. They were all so casual about wearing or not wearing masks, and I saw no discernible social distancing in that arena.
Skate America will not have spectators, and hopefully they are instituting strict health protocols for participating athletes and officials.
So, no GPF, no Skate Canada, no Internationaux de France. Which GPs are remaining aside from Skate America this coming weekend?
People seem to not realize that you can't hide from a virus. They don't just disappear and we don't have cures for viruses. Flu comes back every year. Eventually your immune system has to defeat it. Fortunately a healthy immune system is effective against Covid. It is devastating for immune compromised people, but actually less dangerous than some flus to healthy people, particularly the young. In regards to Japan, the reason they have low number of positive tests is because they do not test very much compared to other countries. The difference is that Japan has very few deaths because their elderly are generally thin and healthy, unlike the US where obesity is widespread. Hiding in your room and canceling everything only stretches out the spread and causes profound economic and societal hardships that are life altering for many. Too many people let fear control them.There seems to be a second "Wave" of the virus coming here in the US. I can see an Audience free Nationals on the horizon. These Feds are looking out for the skaters and the crowds that these events draw.
I can not agree with you more!!! But seems that most people prefer hiding and canceling. Lot of good skaters may lost their best chances to earn carier best results...i feel so sorry for skaters. To be come top skater in worlds demands so so much effort and i is not fair to rob this by canceling everything. And French GP was the most intresting for me because this was the only international event. I do not care as much local gp like russia, japan...or america with lot of skaters with low raiting.People seem to not realize that you can't hide from a virus. They don't just disappear and we don't have cures for viruses. Flu comes back every year. Eventually your immune system has to defeat it. Fortunately a healthy immune system is effective against Covid. It is devastating for immune compromised people, but actually less dangerous than some flus to healthy people, particularly the young. In regards to Japan, the reason they have low number of positive tests is because they do not test very much compared to other countries. The difference is that Japan has very few deaths because their elderly are generally thin and healthy, unlike the US where obesity is widespread. Hiding in your room and canceling everything only stretches out the spread and causes profound economic and societal hardships that are life altering for many. Too many people let fear control them.
Yes, they are Russian Blues. Two ladies, the one slightly more silvery than the other. There's usually one on my lap when I watch figure skating!That might also explain why Japan's been doing pretty well (that, and the cultural acceptance of mask-wearing). Apparently the constitution prevents a government-enforced lockdown there, so they just had to rely on asking people to keep their distances.
@ladyjane the cats in your avatar are so cute Are they Russian Blues? I have a soft spot for ginger tabbies as our old family moggie was one, but if I ever get a cat myself I think I'd go for a blue to avoid comparisons with him.
I do like poodles too
All pets should be welcome, especially bunnies. My bunny loves figure skating.Eli would not approve of some of the posts in this thread. Bella (the golden lab) would just be sad at the anti dog talk.