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SkateTM0102

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One thing I found funny is that Gracie causes a lot of debate on these message boards and Twitter. Should she be getting assignments, should younger skaters be getting them, etc, etc. But then she skates well at practice and literally everyone only talks about her. I am an Amber fan, and thought she skated a very nice short today but other than a few little mentions, she hasn’t been talked about. Also, Isabeau wasn’t even at practice and it barely got a mention. Everywhere I turn, it’s Gracie. Now, I am a huge Gracie fan, and have been since when she was a Juvenile skater so I am totally okay with this. I just find it amusing that she can cause so much chatter. She got the loudest applause behind Kaori today!
 

labgoat

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Thank you all for your practice reports. I am kind of out of it after working and getting my omicron booster Tlen grocery shopping. Hopefully my Energy should be better tomorrow
 

karlowens2

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One thing I found funny is that Gracie causes a lot of debate on these message boards and Twitter. Should she be getting assignments, should younger skaters be getting them, etc, etc. But then she skates well at practice and literally everyone only talks about her. I am an Amber fan, and thought she skated a very nice short today but other than a few little mentions, she hasn’t been talked about. Also, Isabeau wasn’t even at practice and it barely got a mention. Everywhere I turn, it’s Gracie. Now, I am a huge Gracie fan, and have been since when she was a Juvenile skater so I am totally okay with this. I just find it amusing that she can cause so much chatter. She got the loudest applause behind Kaori today!
Gracie has had several solid wins in her career. And, she has been in the public eye in media on some good issues. Amber just has never put much together. No great competitions aside from a US silver. Not surprising she isn't followed all that much.
 

SkateTM0102

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Gracie has had several solid wins in her career. And, she has been in the public eye in media on some good issues. Amber just has never put much together. No great competitions aside from a US silver. Not surprising she isn't followed all that much.
Oh I don’t disagree with you. I just find it amusing bc people get very upset when Gracie is assigned to things, saying she’s too old, not like her former self, etc. and yet here we are and she is for sure being the most talked about US Skater on social media. I’ve said it since the summer, with no real standouts (minus Isabeau who already has 2 GPs) and Gracie skating fairly well, USFS is smart to send her to events and make sure she gets to Nationals. She is a name people remember, she has tons of fans and she generates buzz. That is sorely lacking In US Figure Skating right now.
 

Paz

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Mar 31, 2015
The practice-cam chatter is missing what could be the biggest 2022/23 corruption scandal: KanaDai corruption scandal, considering the relative weakness of their dance. Did anyone see the relative weakness of their moves, especially the final lift?
 

skylark

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Is anyone here? Someplace else?

After watching the first group of pairs practice, I have a smile on my face. The Canadian girl, Kelly Ann, is adorable.

I am crushed that my already favorites, Anastasia and Danylo, had to WD. On the upside, I've never yet been a fan of Morkhova/Morkhov,
but I really enjoyed them today.

The real jump in my estimation is Valentina and Maximiliano. Last year, I think they showed promise. This morning, I sensed a huge leap in their confidence level, and I really enjoyed their practice. West Side Story helps too@ !! but I feel like this team did what fans are always begging skaters to do.

Valentina and Max stepped up. In every way: performance, taking command of the ice. Lovely!
 

moonvine

All Hail Queen Gracie
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Is anyone here? Someplace else?

After watching the first group of pairs practice, I have a smile on my face. The Canadian girl, Kelly Ann, is adorable.

I am crushed that my already favorites, Anastasia and Danylo, had to WD. On the upside, I've never yet been a fan of Morkhova/Morkhov,
but I really enjoyed them today.

The real jump in my estimation is Valentina and Maximiliano. Last year, I think they showed promise. This morning, I sensed a huge leap in their confidence level, and I really enjoyed their practice. West Side Story helps too@ !! but I feel like this team did what fans are always begging skaters to do.

Valentina and Max stepped up. In every way: performance, taking command of the ice. Lovely!
Just woke up. Queen Deanna and her partner looked FABULOUS. Now watching Alexa and Brandon.
 

skylark

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Just woke up. Queen Deanna and her partner looked FABULOUS. Now watching Alexa and Brandon.

I missed most of the German couple :dbana: but then I absolutely loved the Italian couple. Lots of expression from both. One reason I love La La Land is that the skaters who skate to it look like they love it and are having a lovely time, and want to share their joy.

In the beginning warmup, the cam was focused on a distant couple, and in the foreground a pair whizzed by. And I recognized Deanna and Maxime by their posture, their energy, the way they held their arms, torsos, heads. They are breathtaking now ... even in practice.

Then they did some of their program, and I wanted more.

Finally, in the first few second of Alexa and Brandon's sp, I saw what I'd never seen before from Alexa.
 

skylark

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.... continued from above ....

Alexa became someone else. She gave as much passion to the character she was portraying and the music as she did to herself.

It didn't last very long; she quickly reverted to doing elements, steps, etc. But it was encouraging.
 

theblade

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Feb 15, 2018
Supportive of all the skaters (love Alexa and Brandon) but special stanning for Deanna and Maxime here. Love what they bring to the ice.

Hope everyone who is posting from the rink is having the time of their lives! Any great restaurants you discover in the area, please PM me. Woot!
 

moonvine

All Hail Queen Gracie
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Dihn looked pretty good. I love that Donovan is skating to Georgia on My Mind, he sat down on a jump, do I care? I do not. Sorry I'm unable to post as much, I'm trying to get some work done, if I do not there will be no Nationals in my future. Forgive any repetitive statements also.
 
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