Grand Prix Final, 8 - 11 Dec 2011, Quebec City, Canada

1A Number of posts : 318 Localisation : Hungary Registration date : 2011-11-17

If you'll still link you send.
Unfortunately, I can only write compiler.

2A Number of posts : 793 Registration date : 2009-06-01

Thanks, Chris for the link. Yeah, I just came back from the link and they told me this sad news too. Poor mao.

I am typing this at the Starbucks of Fairmont hotel, but you know who I just met?'
Dai again. He was with utako sensei and watabesan, and to my surprise, he greeted me saying,"Otsukaresama deshita." What? I was so shocked that I said," aa doumo."

Well I met him many times before, but this really made my day today.

In practice, he skated to his long without jumps. In jump practice, I guess he landed 4t, but I am not sure. Quads are not stable yet, but who cares I love him away.

Interesting thing is that he looked so relaxed before the practice and he yawned so much at the link side. Good thing that he is not nervous at all.

It is 5pm here right now, but I will take it easy tonight for tomorrow.

3A Number of posts : 1368 Registration date : 2011-10-21

Thanks for the reports and the videos!

Ganki, so glad he recognized you: what did he say to you?

1A Number of posts : 318 Localisation : Hungary Registration date : 2011-11-17

It's great news that it is not nervous!
I'm glad you had a good day! Smile

Thanks for the news!
I'll stay awake.

4F Number of posts : 2317 Registration date : 2007-06-18

Oh, Mao......... Crying or Very sad

I'm very sad to hear the news. My thoughts and prayers are with her and her family. Hope she can get back to her mother as quickly as possible. Quebec is so far from Nagoya. Sad

I regret writing a negative comment here yesterday (but deleted later), that there happened something in almost every GPF. This time it's not Dai-chan, but Mao...

Hello Chiris. Very Happy

Thank you very muh for the links! Very Happy

Thank you for your report, Genki. Wow, lucky you!! cheers

But you were near him almost for a whole competition two years ago, rigth? I really envy you! I think Team Japan needs more support from fans and audience under this circumstance. Please cheer them up as much as you can. Thank you very much. I love you

1A Number of posts : 306 Localisation : USA Registration date : 2011-01-14

miyu wrote:: He landed 4T with one hand down. He was surprised because it's been a while since he landed 4T in the first practice in competition. (But he laughed saying "my 4T tends to go away suddenly, so it's hard to say.")
I intend to do 4T a quad in SP this time.

I have to admit, that makes me a bit nervous! It's been a REALLY LONG TIME since he's competed a quad on the SP (2004 Worlds??) If he's got it though, go for it!

Genki, you're so lucky! cheers

And thank you so much for sharing your experiences with us! sunny

miyu wrote:: I regret writing a negative comment here yesterday (but deleted later), that there happened something in almost every GPF.

miyu, I didn't read that comment of yours, but maybe you just have a very strong intuition? You just feel things coming? It's not negative at all, imo.

TwisterSister wrote:: It's been a REALLY LONG TIME since he's competed a quad on the SP (2004 Worlds??) If he's got it though, go for it!

And I found a video of that 4T+3T combo you mention, TwisterSister bounce

https://youtu.be/_jZ9uY0edME?t=36s

I think Daisuke could start landing quads in SP again, he just needs to trust his body and let it do the job. The phenomenon of 'muscle memory' is well known and scientifically proven.

4F Number of posts : 2286 Localisation : Germany Registration date : 2011-04-22

Good morning

Thank you all for your links and comments ... it's so great to hear something new or to have read about some thoughts of yours ...

Genki, wow, I'm impressed! I'm very happy for you!! Just enjoy the feelings :-)))

miyu, I think Mao did the right thing to withdraw if her mom is really that ill. She wouldn't be able to concentrate anyway ... I wish her and her family all the best and that all ends well ...

So, GPF is almost there for us ... I cannot wait to see Dai-chan and the other skaters. If Dai is so relaxed that should be a good sign, I think :-) I think he has the right attitude at the moment, he would like to win (is determined, seems concentrated), but alas if it doesn't work out this time there'll still be enough time he can try to do everything that is possible ... But I'm sure we are going to see splendid programmes :-))) Just to watch him move so full of grace and smoothness is fantastic :-)))

Cheers
Gudrun.

Team Japan:

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=313413842016897&set=a.313413565350258.82729.255007411190874&type=3&theater

4F Number of posts : 2286 Localisation : Germany Registration date : 2011-04-22

Hello hsuhs

It's so good to see them all :-) Team Japan: Gambatte ne!!! cheers

Gudrun.

1A Number of posts : 318 Localisation : Hungary Registration date : 2011-11-17

God! Mao's mother passed away. Sad

1A Number of posts : 318 Localisation : Hungary Registration date : 2011-11-17

http://english.kyodonews.jp/news/2011/12/130801.html

Poor girl.

My condolences to Mao and her family.

4F Number of posts : 2286 Localisation : Germany Registration date : 2011-04-22

What terrible news, I'm very sorry to hear that! Lost for words ...

4F Number of posts : 2317 Registration date : 2007-06-18

Incredibly sad........... Sad

My deepest condolences to Mao and her family. Mao, we are always with you.

4F Number of posts : 2286 Localisation : Germany Registration date : 2011-04-22

Hi there

I cannot find any online stream that shows the ladies' short programme right now. How sad!!! So I don't have many hopes for seeing Daichan tonight :-((((

1A Number of posts : 318 Localisation : Hungary Registration date : 2011-11-17

I try to look for

4F Number of posts : 2286 Localisation : Germany Registration date : 2011-04-22

Thank you Chris, I've tried all the links that were given here ...

1A Number of posts : 318 Localisation : Hungary Registration date : 2011-11-17

You should look at the links later.
I'm trying to look for.

It is also worth watching.
https://www.youtube.com/user/NikaQuest
Immediately make up.

4F Number of posts : 2286 Localisation : Germany Registration date : 2011-04-22

Hi there

I watched the videos on NikaQuest and I'm very happy for Carolina - her programme really fascinated me tonight - as well as for Akiko :-) Well done!

A pity that the young Russian lady couldn't show tonight what she is capable of. I think it's the nerves ...

4F Number of posts : 2286 Localisation : Germany Registration date : 2011-04-22

Hello Chris

That's where I watched :-) I will do so tonight for Dai-chan, I think ...

Thanks anyway!

1A Number of posts : 318 Localisation : Hungary Registration date : 2011-11-17

I think one of the links will work later.
It's worth watching.

4F Number of posts : 2286 Localisation : Germany Registration date : 2011-04-22

You won't give up hope? :-))))

1A Number of posts : 318 Localisation : Hungary Registration date : 2011-11-17

No. I do not give up! Smile

1A Number of posts : 318 Localisation : Hungary Registration date : 2011-11-17

This may be good later:

http://onlinetvi.com/pl/rosja-2-online/

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