I can't forget that sound of blades gliding across the ice when Patrick was performing to Elegy in RC, during his step sequence, I think. The music kinda faded out and it made it more outstanding. It just keeps coming back to me. That was DIVINE.
Many thanks to the person who scanned and uploaded the article and to loreley for bringing the links here! The last 3 paragraphs are my favorite part of the article. I love the fact that, while Patrick enjoys winning and wants to be an Olympic Champion, he also sees the bigger picture. He loves SKATING for its own sake, not just competing. He wants to be remembered for his SKATING and not necessarily for his results. As far as I'm concerned, he's already accomplished that. At times, his comments can be taken out of context, but this article was very well done! He has always been a very articulate and honest person in interviews.A closer look at "Russian FSO Awards" prize for Patrick
http://i48.fastpic.ru/big/2012/1128/6a/67241ea2d13f2f658146761da29e0f6a.jpg
"Taking Control" - article from IFS magazine (thanks to person who did those scans, i found them on russian forum)
1. http://pixs.ru/showimage/img196jpg_6954478_6428064.jpg
2. http://pixs.ru/showimage/img197jpg_6299001_6428113.jpg
3. http://pixs.ru/showimage/img199jpg_8592561_6428148.jpg
4. http://pixs.ru/showimage/img200jpg_6903773_6428160.jpg
I can't forget that sound of blades gliding across the ice when Patrick was performing to Elegy in RC, during his step sequence, I think. The music kinda faded out and it made it more outstanding. It just keeps coming back to me. That was DIVINE.
:agree: I LOVE that moment in the program! It's such a PERFECT way to showcase Patrick's pure skating ability!I agree, I think it's one of the coolest things, something I never thought I would even appreciate, but it's almost magical.
Chan is on the ground in Sochi now.
Nice photo of some of Team Canada (incl. PC) + Fernandez: http://twitter.com/Kirsten_MT/status/275893667821146112/photo/1
We have them in Canada .... only they maybe made of plastic.
Go Patrick! I hate everyone saying he is going to be overtaken and want to stamp my feet and say Noooooooo
i suppose since he is the only spanish skater, fernandez is basically an honorary member of team canada
I have seen plants which I thought fake because they are flawless and vice-versa.We have them in Canada .... only they maybe made of plastic.
Patrick is no longer a kid. He will take care of himself. Go kick ar$e Patrick! We <3 you.Go Patrick! I hate everyone saying he is going to be overtaken and want to stamp my feet and say Noooooooo
Fernandez's the much loved adopted son of Canada. Go Team Canada. :yay:flaneur said:i suppose since he is the only spanish skater, fernandez is basically an honorary member of team canada