Figure Skating

elie · #1 01-23-2006, 05:40 AM

Way, way, way irrelevant, but is anyone here into figure skating? And by that I mean watching it on TV

I am a big fan but I hardly ever find people who really enjoy watching it. Yesterday was the final day of the European Championships and needless to say, all four events were won by Russians. That's generally fine by me, but not when the victories are not well-deserved *cough* ice-dancing*cough

Anyway, looking forward to the Winter Olympics

GODDESS6 · #2 01-23-2006, 07:10 AM

i love to watch figure skating & can't wait for the olympics to start!!!~

ontheEdgeof17 · #3 01-23-2006, 09:27 AM

I like pairs and women's. The men and ice dancers are a bore.

GypsySorcerer · #4 01-23-2006, 10:11 AM

As a child, I was obsessed with figure skating. I still enjoy it, but don't follow it as much as I used to. I will watch the Olympics, though.

skcin · #5 01-23-2006, 10:16 AM

I LOVE watching figure skating, especially the Olympics. I prefer the women's competition, but I watch them all. The exhibition skates at the end are always awesome.

Josh2003 · #6 01-23-2006, 03:35 PM

I'll be watching men's skating this year, to cheer on my Johnny Weir to gold! Such a queen, that boy...I love him!

DavidMn · #7 01-23-2006, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Josh2003

I'll be watching men's skating this year, to cheer on my Johnny Weir to gold! Such a queen, that boy...I love him!

What are you talking about? He's the "straightest" guy I've seen since I went to the Arnold Scwarzenegger fan club gathering last year.

DavidMn · #8 01-23-2006, 03:43 PM

I'm not bothered by Michelle Kwan making it at all btw. She's still going to have to prove that she can skate effectively at some kind of "Test" soming up in front of some kind of comittee. If she cant perform up to snuff then, she's already said she wont compete. Plus, the girl she'd be bumping off the team, Sarah Hughes sister, is only 16, so she'el have plenty of chances to make it in the future. Michelle's earned at least the right to see if she can compete in my opinion.

jadegypsy · #9 01-23-2006, 04:59 PM

I love figure skating, and am looking forward to the olympics. So happy Michelle Kwan is going, she deserves it, and I am hoping she gives a great skate at the olympics. Also am loving Tanith and Ben this year for US ice dance

As for the men I am hoping for Plushenko to take the gold and as for pairs Shen and Zhou (sp?).

Serrart · #10 01-23-2006, 05:28 PM

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Originally Posted by elie

Way, way, way irrelevant, but is anyone here into figure skating? And by that I mean watching it on TV

I am a big fan but I hardly ever find people who really enjoy watching it. Yesterday was the final day of the European Championships and needless to say, all four events were won by Russians. That's generally fine by me, but not when the victories are not well-deserved *cough* ice-dancing*cough

Anyway, looking forward to the Winter Olympics

I am, or better I was, especially when Klimova - Ponomarenko where still on the ice. I haven't followed the European Championship but Russians' style is always my favourite, so I'm happy they won all the categories. Did they have a common trainer? Tarassova? Tchaikovskaya? Mishin?

Romy

jannieC · #11 01-23-2006, 05:29 PM

Figure skating is probably the only sport I do watch. I love it. I have always dreamed of being a figure skater. Sadly, I can't even stand on the ice in skates. I think the good ones are just so graceful and it looks so wonderful. Sigh.

CelticGypsy · #12 01-23-2006, 06:32 PM

I love watching it. I tried ice skating once. Was on my rump most of the time

I tried skiing too and I could only do cross-country skiing. I guess I need to just stay on the ground without snow or ice.

Did anyone see Tai Babilonia wearing a Stevie cresent necklace the other evening on Access Hollywood or ET show? Can't remember which entertainment show. I believe she wears the necklace all the time and she is on the Celeb Skating show. Is nice to see Dorothy Hamill as one of the judges. She is one of my favorite skaters. I am happy that Michelle Kwan will be going to the Olympics soon. I think she has proved herself over the years that she deserves to go.

Lee · #13 01-23-2006, 07:32 PM

Yes, I've always liked figure skating though I've only been on ice skates once in my entire life & found it kind of challenging. I always watch skating on TV when I can & always watch the Winter Olympics as I especially like the figure skating. I like to watch the pairs & women mostly. Personally I think Michelle Kwan has had her day in the sun, & she should let the up & coming skaters have a shot at it. And I'm pulling for Sasha Cohen to get the gold & Kimmie Meissner for silver.

Lee

jannieC · #14 01-23-2006, 09:17 PM

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Originally Posted by CelticGypsy

Did anyone see Tai Babilonia wearing a Stevie cresent necklace the other evening on Access Hollywood or ET show? Can't remember which entertainment show. I believe she wears the necklace all the time and she is on the Celeb Skating show. Is nice to see Dorothy Hamill as one of the judges.

I've been watching that show, but was afraid to mention Tai wearing the crescent moon for fear of looking a wee bit too obssessed.

Anyway, she's been wearing it non-stop.

gldstwmn · #15 01-23-2006, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by CelticGypsy

Did anyone see Tai Babilonia wearing a Stevie cresent necklace the other evening .

I sure did. She skates beautifully.