Patrick Chan

[4everchan]

darling no need to preach i am talking about your mention of the two quad SP and olympics... we are not yet there one thing a time... as you say,Patrick is doing things cautiously. Next step is 4S landed.... and let's see if he is able to finish the FP with enough legs to keep his triples at the end. I will be happy with that for now. The two quad SP, will we see it this year???? Would that be on trial for Nationals? I mean, GPF is too soon for change the layout. Would that be on trial even at all this year? That's more where my comments were directed at for me gradual with Patrick, as I am more conservative goals means
Finlandia : 3S placeholder with program debut
SC : attempts 4S : not landed
COC : lands 4S... let's see if the rest of the program remains clean
GPF : at better ease with both programs

Nationals : to try or not to try to increase BV : if yes, try 4S in SP
4CC : i think he will go since it's the test event for 2018.... Final decision on what layout to use for worlds

Worlds : peak of the season.


But sure, your enthusiasm may be more confident in the rate of increasing BV than mine and that's fine. I know that we are the same when it comes to accepting Patrick's results. I think Patrick's fans have been through highs and lows and are very kind to Patrick. I am becoming more and more and more a fan as the years pass just because his skating is so gorgeous. I almost don't care where he ends in the pack.... I just want to see him skate well. I have never been a fan of skating shows, I by far, prefer competitive programs because I like to see all kinds of jumps and intricate designs.... so since Patrick's come back, I just rejoice.... no matter how many quads he does

I think we may all be surprised... who knows, maybe by nationals he will be doing a quad flip

I believe in positivity. Gains do not come from pains. Limiting beliefs do not generate but only limit success. Aim high so even under-achievement will not be low. Success comes with confidence.

Patrick's plan and strategies have always been gradual and incremental. In contrast to Hanyu, who includes all the ambitious elements in his programs from the beginning of the season, with hope to skate the ultimate perfect programs sometime during the season. He often does achieve this goal but not necessarily at Worlds at the end of the season. Patrick, OTOH, includes his newly acquired jump only after achieving a 80% success rate at practice, and raises his technical difficulty with adjusted choreography through the season, aiming to peak at the end of the season. He learns from the experience of each event and grows along his journey. He often peaks at the Canadian National with all home crowd support, but does very well at Worlds soon after.

Patrick's journey is cautious and organic in its nature by design. He is not reckless technically, mentally, nor with his health. Wishing him to succeed is not jinxing him or encouraging him to take undue risks or to become arrogant or complacent. I believe my hopes for him align with his mindset, plans, and goals. Aim high but don't be attached. I've always been the most accepting of all his results, n'est ce pas?

 

[Krunchii]

It's very Cantonese to call boys and young men by the last word in their names followed by 仔. Sort of like adding a "y" to an English name. They call Hong Kong movie stars like that too and the names stick into their fifties.

I like the Chinese prediction of the COC podium too and may Patrick's hard work and steadfastness bring him the luck of 2 clean programs with 4S landed. And may his luck continue with adding another quad in the SP, culminating in 5 quads in 2 clean programs at Worlds 2017 and 2018 Olympics.

It's more common to add 儿 of some names for children in mainland but lately 仔 has become somewhat popular too, I hear it a lot on those celebrity dad/mom shows to refer to their kids. There's a lot of HK movies stars working in the mainland now.

and I'm not betting on two clean programs because of the time difference, I was in China a few months ago and it really poops you out, let alone attempting 4 quads and like 32948723 triples lol

 

[4everchan]

It's more common to add 儿 of some names for children in mainland but lately 仔 has become somewhat popular too, I hear it a lot on those celebrity dad/mom shows to refer to their kids. There's a lot of HK movies stars working in the mainland now.

and I'm not betting on two clean programs because of the time difference, I was in China a few months ago and it really poops you out, let alone attempting 4 quads and like 32948723 triples lol

 

[Violet Bliss]

Jet lag is more severe traveling eastward than westward. But Patrick did well in China before. Maybe it's good feng shui.

Really, for COC, the main goal is to land the 4S cleanly without adverse effect on the rest of the program. I don't think it's too ambitious to hope so, even if he doubles a planned triple.

Go Boss Patrick! Go Hanee!

 

[4everchan]

go QQ

 

[Violet Bliss]

It's more common to add 儿 of some names for children in mainland but lately 仔 has become somewhat popular too, I hear it a lot on those celebrity dad/mom shows to refer to their kids. There's a lot of HK movies stars working in the mainland now.

儿 is used on both boys and girls and usually by a family elder, too intimate for strangers and usually not used on adults. 仔 is for boys only and often become a longtime nickname, kind of like Uncle and Auntie with a name.

and I'm not betting on two clean programs because of the time difference, I was in China a few months ago and it really poops you out, let alone attempting 4 quads and like 32948723 triples lol

Patrick is a much more seasoned traveler than we are. He has gotten very good at time adjustment over the years. And about 8 triples will make me very happy.

 

[4everchan]

4t-3t
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3l
3lz-2t-2l
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4t-3t
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儿 is used on both boys and girls and usually by a family elder, too intimate for strangers and usually not used on adults. 仔 is for boys only and often become a longtime nickname, kind of like Uncle and Auntie with a name.



Patrick is a much more seasoned traveler than we are. He has gotten very good at time adjustment over the years. And about 8 triples will make me very happy.

hehe 8/9 possible triples over the course of both programs... because if you wish them all in the FP, he will have to pop quads to achieve your goals


I am amazed at Patrick's technical evolution since he's come back... it's so impressive... considering that he did start the season last year with 1 quad 1 3a in his LP and now he is attempting 3 quads and 2 3a... just WOW... crazy boy

 

[Violet Bliss]

4t-3t
3a
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3l
3lz-2t-2l
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hehe 8/9 possible triples over the course of both programs... because if you wish them all in the FP, he will have to pop quads to achieve your goals

I meant both programs. Wishing for 9 would get me a lesson on being realistic.

I am amazed at Patrick's technical evolution since he's come back... it's so impressive... considering that he did start the season last year with 1 quad 1 3a in his LP and now he is attempting 3 quads and 2 3a... just WOW... crazy boy

He is the hare with the determination of the tortoise.

 

[4everchan]

or the tortoise with the speed of the hare?


HAHA

I meant both programs. Wishing for 9 would get me a lesson on being realistic.



He is the hare with the determination of the tortoise.

 

[Violet Bliss]

or the tortoise with the speed of the hare?


HAHA

I picked the hare because Patrick is not burdened and heavy like the tortoise, even a fast one. He's lean, lithe and graceful.

 

[vivley]

I love reading the discussion above me! :agree:



BTW, here's a link to the livestream video page for Cup of China, but a login is required to get to it:

http://www.weibo.com/tv/l/AQjb9welZ02qq_CG

I collected a few more photos on my blog post as well. Just watching and waiting... It's almost 4 AM in the morning there...

 

[4everchan]

but patrick is strong and powerful like a tortoise and carries a beautiful bedazzled shell on his back

gosh... let's hope his costume isn't too full of beads

I picked the hare because Patrick is not burdened and heavy like the tortoise, even a fast one. He's lean, lithe and graceful.

 

[Violet Bliss]

but patrick is strong and powerful like a tortoise and carries a beautiful bedazzled shell on his back

gosh... let's hope his costume isn't too full of beads

You're thinking of the Ninja Turtles, not the plodding tortoise racing with the hare.

 

[4everchan]

but patrick is a ninja... i thought you knew that

You're thinking of the Ninja Turtles, not the plodding tortoise racing with the hare.

 

[Violet Bliss]

but patrick is a ninja... i thought you knew that

Don't get your fantasy movies mixed up with a fable. Tsk tsk.

Moreover, he was the dragon slaying Prince Patrick on a horse, now Emperor Patrick, not a ninja.

 

[happylife]

go QQ

 

[4everchan]

fine... time to write my first fan fiction story then ninja QQ conquers the world with a quad chiddy... brand new jump

Don't get your fantasy movies mixed up with a fable. Tsk tsk.

Moreover, he was the dragon slaying Prince Patrick on a horse, now Emperor Patrick, not a ninja.

 

[4everchan]

PS... do you think we will reach 500 pages by the end of COC? hahaha at this rate lol... we may all call ourselves posting ninjas:hap57:

 

[vivley]

fine... time to write my first fan fiction story then ninja QQ conquers the world with a quad chiddy... brand new jump

Oh yes, and please do add his signature "butterfly" jump to it, too!

PS... do you think we will reach 500 pages by the end of COC? hahaha at this rate lol... we may all call ourselves posting ninjas:hap57:

Yes! Then we should award ourselves with some new belt, badge, or pin!

 

[Violet Bliss]

Oh yes, and please do add his signature "butterfly" jump to it, too!

at the vision of a turtle doing a butterfly jump! Just don't land the back, OK?