Who's going to Skate America?

[nguyhm]

We are in 116, row H so I have a feeling we might have already met!

I’m wearing a grey hat please say hello when you spot me

 

[PaulE]

I’m an old man with a gray beard and mustache wearing an orange cap. My seat is 119, C, 8. Happy to say hi to any Golden Skater. At the moment I am sitting in my hotel room with my dog watching the Peacock practice cam. I will be in my seat for the comps.

 

[Rebecca Moose]

Greetings from Skate America! I'm disappointed Rusty isn't here! Isn't he usually at Skate America?

 

[el henry]

Greetings from Skate America! I'm disappointed Rusty isn't here! Isn't he usually at Skate America?

I think he is just Nats. ETA: But I am wrong.

 

[Arriba627]

Greetings from Skate America! I'm disappointed Rusty isn't here! Isn't he usually at Skate America?

I've seen Rusty at quite a few Skate Americas, so I was wondering too.

 

[Seven Sisters]

I think he is just Nats. ETA: But I am wrong.

No, he was very much in evidence at last year’s Skate America. I noticed his absence here too, but found that a positive.

Just goes to show, different strokes for different folks.

 

[iluvtodd]

Greetings from Skate America! I'm disappointed Rusty isn't here! Isn't he usually at Skate America?

I like Rusty (& Romeo the DJ), too. We were wondering about that as well. He has been @ several Skate Americas well as @ Nationals. I wonder if it's a budget issue?

 

[nguyhm]

There are a lot of missing "events/things" at this year's Skate America. There's no Ice desk or any kind of network broadcast...., no sessions for skaters signing autographs, no Skate America backdrop for picture taking and no goodies (none)
I am still very thankful for being able to attend a skating event after several years of "hiatus" (for me due to covid) but notice some differences. The skating has been wonderful and that's what matters most.
Kevin and Ilia made this all worthwhile.

 

[lariko]

There are a lot of missing "events/things" at this year's Skate America. There's no Ice desk or any kind of network broadcast...., no sessions for skaters signing autographs, no Skate America backdrop for picture taking and no goodies (none)
I am still very thankful for being able to attend a skating event after several years of "hiatus" (for me due to covid) but notice some differences. The skating has been wonderful and that's what matters most.
Kevin and Ilia made this all worthwhile.

I am really sad that there is no signings or pictures with skaters.

 

[Rebecca Moose]

I am really sad that there is no signings or pictures with skaters.

I've seen Mariah and Ashley Cain wandering around the concourse, chatting with fans and signing autographs.

Outside of Rusty, the no-frills approach hasn't bothered me much because the skating has been very good (other than pairs) and I really like the energy the crowd brought yesterday!

 

[lariko]

I've seen Mariah and Ashley Cain wandering around the concourse, chatting with fans and signing autographs.

Outside of Rusty, the no-frills approach hasn't bothered me much because the skating has been very good (other than pairs) and I really like the energy the crowd brought yesterday!

Pairs were better than I expected tbh, it were women that were most disappointing to me tbh. I can't belive so many of them didn't do well even in short. Malinin totally carried men's event and dance was awesome!

I have no idea who Rusty is, but I saw Bell. Mostly I wanted to meet Mrazkova/Mrazek, Browns, La/LA, Sato, but eh, well. We did have a chance to congratulate Litvintzev so we were pretty happy about that.