Skate America (Oct. 26-29th, 2006)

Serena

Magic wrote!

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Dear Serena! But it won't be a competition.. Embarassed

it will be a movie about these skaters

I see. I did not understand very well what you meant! nooo

And...after all there are *8* lol!

sins in the Free!!! lol!

I'm beginning to guess what the last one is! lol!

Beijinhos! loveall

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Grace wrote:

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I'm fairly excited already. I've never been to a competition (nor to Paris, for that matter). I've got my tickets for OD and FD (I'll miss the exhibition due to train times) and I'll probably find the venue, since I think there's a metro station near, but apart from that - does anyone know how early you have to show up to be let in? Or don't they let you in before the time stated on your ticket? And is there any chance at all of seeing the practices, since they don't seem to sell tickets to those?

I've never been to TEB, so I can't answer the question about when to show up specifically, but I've never been to a competition anywhere (including in France) where showing up 20-30 minutes before the time shown on the ticket wasn't completely safe.

And I'm 99.9% sure that without a credential you can't get into practices at TEB. Which is a little bit bad, because sometimes they can be fun to go to, but a little be good, because you're going to be in Paris! Go see Paris!

I don't know for TEB but for French Nationals, only the schools can go at practices Smile

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nyx · AM junior fan Number of posts: 56 Registration date: 2006-06-18

Any chance of passing myself off for a French schoolgirl? (I guess not. They'd know how to speak French, for one thing.) :-)

That's a shame, though - I was hoping that at practice, there would be fewer people and I might see Albena and Max closer up. As it is, I'll have to make do with watching them as little bright spots somehwere down on the ice. :-)

alexandra

*MAGic diable* wrote:

Ohh

Lerochka has missed a biiiiiiig part of your fantastic discussion!!! Exclamation

Please, take me back to the discussion poklon

The 7 sins Razz

I can't be completely on topic talking about the FD, because I still haven't seen it all Weep

Ohh..me too, me too...
I feel that I'm loosing so many things since I don't have my computer.....and I still couldn't watch or download the programs.. :cryy:

and I'm sooooo, sooo curious...

I feel that I'm out of every discussion, because in fact I'm out ?!? Shocked

Ohh...

No time, no internet... Sad

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Many of us promised....and we intend to keep this promise. We will be by your side no matter what...crying, hoping, suffering..but always yours.

I pray for the girl. My sincere regrets for Petar and his family and friends. I'm terrbily sorry.

alexandra

nyx wrote:

Any chance of passing myself off for a French schoolgirl? (I guess not. They'd know how to speak French, for one thing.) :-)

That's a shame, though - I was hoping that at practice, there would be fewer people and I might see Albena and Max closer up. As it is, I'll have to make do with watching them as little bright spots somehwere down on the ice. :-)

Marina and Nyx...Enjoy!!!!!
Enjoy!!!!!
I'm sure it will be fabulous....and I'm glad they compete. This means that they are ok, that Maxim's hip/heap scratch

is a lot better. I honestly hope that this will not cause him future problems Sad

Again, like last time.....this thread has so many messages that I only have time to read this one...
I have to go now to my polish classes....hehe Wink

I decided to go to Euros, I even spoke with the person who sells tickets. I'll book them in the next few days...iiiiuuhuhuhuuhuh... Yahoooo!!!

Still, I have to find a cheap hostal, residential house or smth.

And Lerochka....tell Albenka and Maxim..tell to his parents....that...Ah, so many things to say. You know what? Maybe I'll call you these days Smile

Kisses to all,
I miss being here!! I want to be here more often!!
Really...

8 sins..hehe...

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Many of us promised....and we intend to keep this promise. We will be by your side no matter what...crying, hoping, suffering..but always yours.

I pray for the girl. My sincere regrets for Petar and his family and friends. I'm terrbily sorry.

Vania

alexandra wrote:

I decided to go to Euros, I even spoke with the person who sells tickets. I'll book them in the next few days...iiiiuuhuhuhuuhuh... Yahoooo!!!

Still, I have to find a cheap hostal, residential house or smth.

You will

ohh, that's great, Alex! Really great! I can imagine how you feel lol!

you'll see Albie and Max lol!

oohhh.

So, nyx, you'll go at TEB too (for Marina I'm sure Very Happy

) It's next week, so close yet! Enjoy your stay there flower

Many kisses!

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Hi Alex

just great you are going to euros!!! Alby & Max!!

I'm very happy for you, it would be fantastic lovely heart

ooooooh next week TEB!!!! I haven't seen their FD too....so I'm very excited

kusjes!! loveall

artonice · AM fan novice Number of posts: 35 Age: 23 Registration date: 2006-11-13

Ne znaiu esli zdes est video programi,no smatrite,ochen klasno,osobeno vtaroi chast
http://artonice.hit.bg/video1.html

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nyx · AM junior fan Number of posts: 56 Registration date: 2006-06-18

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Marina and Nyx...Enjoy!!!!!

So,

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nyx, you'll go at TEB too (for Marina I'm sure Very Happy ) It's next week, so close yet! Enjoy your stay there flower

Thank you, Vania and Alexandra! I can't wait ...

russianskaterdiva · AM forever in love Number of posts: 564 Age: 18 Registration date: 2006-10-15

I just found some awesome photos!!! Some of the captions were hilarious though...

"Crouching Staviski, Hidden Screen" :kataus:

Haha...I hope you enjoy these photos!!

loveall

Lyra

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Thanks, Lyra! zvet

But... I think these photos have already all been posted. :blush2:

russianskaterdiva · AM forever in love Number of posts: 564 Age: 18 Registration date: 2006-10-15

Don't really care... Razz

I just felt the need to post them just in case... :kataus:

My twisted mind is at work once more...

Crazee

Lyra

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cute_n_gorgeous

russianskaterdiva wrote:

Don't really care... Razz

I just felt the need to post them just in case... :kataus:

My twisted mind is at work once more...

Crazee

Lyra

Never saw them and LOVE these pics!!!
Max is sooo cute!

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russianskaterdiva · AM forever in love Number of posts: 564 Age: 18 Registration date: 2006-10-15

I know!!! I love them too!! I especially like the one of Maxim in front of the screen...it is especially funny! I love you

Lyra

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KKola917 · new here.. Number of posts: 1 Age: 28 Registration date: 2006-12-10

Hi everyone! This is my first post here and I know it's very late, but I went to Skate America and was very impressed with Albena & Maxim's fans! I don't know if they belong to this forum, but there were two women there who were absolutely crazy about them and dressed up in the colors of the flag at every competition and practice! jocolor

It was great. They're lucky to have such great fans!

I see this thread is already very long, and someone already found my Flickr page and posted it, but I wanted to give you all some more photos (where Albena isn't bleeding!):
http://www.flickr.com/photos/kolasinski

I would've posted more but my free Flickr account only allows me to upload a few each month! Maybe next month...

Some quick details I also thought you might be interested in -
The Hartford Hilton that we were staying in had a small fire Saturday morning at 6:00 a.m. Everyone had to evacuate (including skaters!) and I saw Maxim hanging out with Sasha Zaretski while waiting to get back inside. Didn't notice where Albena was.

The crash with the Kerrs at Saturday's practice didn't seem to slow them down one bit - they're tough! Albena kept touching her leg, but I didn't even realize Maxim was injured until I read it here. Later it looked like the Kerrs might have cut them off during the FD warmup (or at least skated a bit too close before turning), and Albena just looked at Max and shook her head. Also, the Gordeeva, Kulik, & Petrenko families were watching their FD, along with some of the other competitors.

On Sunday, Albena practiced for the exhibtion alone (I'm guessing so Maxim could rest his hip). I have a few pictures of her skating by herself then. Their exhibition was very energetic and they didn't seem at all injured.

Obviously this report is very late (sorry!) but I hope you enjoy the photos. And I agree with everyone who likes Fabian Bourzat! WOW! hehe

Kristen