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Posted on 02/12/2006 3:50:06 PM PST by Howlin
What's this "throwaway" they keep talking about?
Is this snowboarding an event where you can throw out your low score or something?
Do we have any skaters in the final?
I'm surprised it doesn't happen more often. They skate so close to each other and are constantly crossing in front of one another.
Earlier today I heard about the figure skaters competing in "The Worlds". I hadn't thought about all these skaters having so much contact with each other and being so familiar with the others' abilities and routines.
It made me wonder when these world competitions came about. How much harder it must have been in the old, old days when (I imagine) competitors were going into the competition with little idea of who the Russian skaters would be or what their skills were.
Yeah, they can get rid of the low score.
You're asking ME??? LOL
It seems they get to keep "qualifying" til they "qualify".
It's a throwaway when you crash. How many other chances one gets is a mystery. Sorry....
No US skaters in the 1500 final.
I don't have a clue.
Ohno needs to shave his chin. He is saying that the other skater made contact with him first, throwing him off balance.
Thanks (and to all above, too!) - I'll try the towel thing. I've been drinking every hot fluid I could think of, from hot cocoa to spiced cider, plus my chicken soup I made early in this siege, but nothing is helping.
Eye sockets feel like they're on fire, so I was tending to want to go with cold compresses, but maybe warm is exactly right. Ugh, have to get up and go do that. May be a while, but I'll get there! Thanks again.
well dang...that bites.
I don't want any of the skaters to win...
I'm not sure I'd like a last name like Ho-Suk.
LOL! I can guarantee that you will be disappointed!
He may have great athletic ability, but .. as a man .. he's not impressed me at all. Intentionally misses inspections, does what he pleases .. he's on the USA team, for heaven's sake, but I guess it's all about him.
WOO HOO! Gold for Sean!
His interview was so cute!
Tears from the winner....glad to him appreciate his family!
Early jitters for Shaun turned into Gold. I'm very happy for him and his family.
I like him....he loves his family. I have no idea about his sport, but obviously he's the best!
GO USA!!
Gold and Silver!
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